years, I have not had a grill and have had to revert to boiling or oven frying my dawgs. We just bought some land in the catskills and I think my approach is going to be to buy a grill and build the house around it. I did some...

a game and have a lot of fun with it. I only do it (reluctantly) when I have to — i.e. buying something from a culture where bargaining is expected, and if you don’t do it, it just means that you’re a fool.

and does me well for a home meal, but it is no where even close to the level of what could be made with the right technique and ingredients. Am I happy with the stuff I make at home? Yes because I do not always want to run out...

wine.) This is a cheap shot. Also poorly described. We asked if they had a European style Gewurtz. We were directed to an expensive one listed as dry & crisp. When it came sweet & fat (rather muscat-like) the waitress snapped back...

on the tamal tolimense later when I eat it. I am wondering what “100% Colombian” at a Colombian cafe is like. Doesn’t big monster Starbucks muscle its way into buying up all the good stuff? Have to give it a try...

ribs), but there are still towels for curtains on the windows, the superb cole slaw is still mustard based (try it, you’ll like it). She’s also has a website now and a lunchtime location (go to the real place). The...

Hey Seth, The “green skinny beany looking vegetable” is guaje, which, like tamarind, can apparently be eaten raw. Sorry I didn’t buy some to nibble on. I’ve included a link to pic and text. Link:...

the waiter could intimidate you into buying another bottle of wine than you wanted. They are all on the list. You were the one who inquired about other wines and he gave his suggestions, then you chose. You don’t have to...

thanks for the tips, simon. haven’t made it out to southall yet, still trying to decide whether to bring my car out from new york or buy another here. any thoughts? of course, the issue is left hand drive versus right hand....

It was wonderful finally to make it to the Imperial Tea Court. Not only was the tea a revelation, but I learned how to brew the tea my mother brought me from China. I stopped in the store across the street to buy some of the tea...

, you can walk your friends through the Rincon Center. Don’t know if you’ve been there since the remodel which is lovely. However, Yank Sing has relocated there. Maybe if they see a really classy dim sum restaurant...

I live, east Central Florida, with a heavy retired but regrettably non-Jewish population. I ask for lox and they direct me to Ace Hardware. But I must agree with Koppelman that Manhattan Bagels, while fine for Melbourne or Ormond...

cutting back on the salt, began buying top quality produce and now think salt detracts from the taste. I’m guessing that because critics eat out so often and restaurants tend to oversalt, the palate gets numbed to the...

Hey Joan, I buy from Penzey’s in Oak Park, which is in the neighborhood (though I understand Penzey’s main offices are in Milwaukee). I have heard good things about the Spice House, though. Patsy Penzey Erd must be...

I’ve changed the subject line because the Weight Watchers post reminded me of a post I’ve been wanting to make. What follows is inspired by, but not in direct response to the WW thread. One sensibility I’ve often...