does it have to be one-ingredient per item type thing? aka wine has a few ingredients, other than grapes....pasta as well. i’ll try though: 1. olive oil 2. garlic 3. salt 4. eggs 5. milk (i’d somehow find a way to make... (3 replies, last updated by im_nomad May 2, 2008)

essentials if you are a seafood fan are: kina (sea urchin), oysters (Bluff are particularly good and you will be here about the right time:... (11 replies, last updated by turkob September 3, 2009)

It’s my first time going to Boston and I can’t wait to get there. I’ll be there for two days and I’m hoping to taste some of the essential dishes that the city has to offer. I’m staying in Brookline... (25 replies, last updated by lergnom April 23, 2007)

than just present a recipe. I’d like to add some cookbooks to my Christmas list. Which books do you consider essential in every cook’s library? Which books have most shaped/influenced the way that you cook? And/or... (48 replies, last updated by ms. clicquot December 29, 2008)

Off to manhattan for 10 days and looking for some suggestions for essential places to try, one problem..im extremely picky and dont like a lot of foods (cheese onions tomatos anything spicy etc) so im a complete pain in the arse... (9 replies, last updated by RGR November 10, 2004)

, tortillas, fresh tortilla chips, dried beans, fresh masa, cheese/queso (panela, asadero, cotija, Oaxacan string cheese), crema, mole paste (in plastic tubs), fresh lard, Tapatio hot sauce, fresh salsa (especially the salsa de... (17 replies, last updated by crsin August 1, 2009)

My apologies in advance if this has been covered before. I’ve searched the forums and there are a lot of excellent posts on the essentials for a new kitchen. I understand that the "essentials" depend largely upon what I... (2 replies, last updated by serenarobin January 28, 2009)

-batch bags. As for grits, although I do love the big-grained Anson Mills grits, for regular breakfast use and especially for making a batch of garlic/cheese grits I prefer the fine-ground boxed white quick (NOT INSTANT!!!)... (14 replies, last updated by kattyeyes October 5, 2009)

. have refried beans made with pork (fat or bacon or similar) 4. serve cheese enchilladas made with true cheese; cheese like products run very far down the list. IMO Velveeta and enchilladas make a terrible combination. 5. serve... (99 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal October 30, 2007)

left. Matilda’s is diagonally across Arlington. Grab some herbs and cheeses at Kay’s too (across from Sevan). (10 replies, last updated by ErstwhileEditor December 21, 2002)

Katz’s on the LES for pastrami on rye, then McSorley’s in the EV for some ale and a cheese, onion and cracker snack platter... walk that off some... a bagel and a shmear perhaps at Ess-A-Bagel on First Ave after that... (16 replies, last updated by swf36d October 14, 2007)

Someone is bound to refer you to this article in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/dining/09mini.html?_r=1&ref=dining&oref=slogin It’s reasonably complete, for a basic kitchen, though it’s missing some... (6 replies, last updated by willygreen April 23, 2008)

with avocado, green chile, cheese; breakfast bread pudding, fresh juiced grapefruit (foam on top!). DUPARS — 3rd Street Farmers Market, etc. Classic coffee shop. Never fails to deliver. (26 replies, last updated by lil mikey December 6, 2006)

were there last. I’ve always enjoyed the desserts I’ve had there, but there are those who feel it’s the weakest link, so unless something really appeals to you, you might want to consider ending with cheese. Or,... (7 replies, last updated by DutchOenophile April 17, 2007)

tasty (camembert cheese). George Ya-Oden Bar Hanare http://www.arkworld.co.jp/george/hanare.html Okkon-This is one of my favorite places, usually reserved for special occasions because it is inevitably ¥5000 or more per person,... (17 replies, last updated by mi66 July 10, 2009)