Dear Brooklyn/Queens Chowhounds, although this is not about a restaurant I am posting this message on our board—I am having problems locating CREAM OF TARTAR in the supermarkets in my area (Elmhurst, Maspeth, Ridgewood). A... (11 replies, last updated by Pat Hammond May 14, 2002)

I’m hoping you baking hounds can help. I have a recipe for an apple cake that calls for 200g sugar, 2 eggs, 350g flour, 1.5 t of baking soda, .5 t cream of tartar, 450g apples, and .5 t salt. That’s not all the... (13 replies, last updated by Kagey November 17, 2006)

Hello. I’ve a cookie recipe which calls for cream of tartar. I don’t have any. And was wondering if there is something else I can substitute for it? Also, my recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar, so how much... (8 replies, last updated by ericf September 16, 2003)

Hi, I was reading this recipe for corned beef: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/nutrition/DJ0972.html It mentions substituting sodium nitrate with cream of tartar, has any one done this or know if it works? "A good color can (3 replies, last updated by Zeldog November 19, 2009)

where can i find these? found baking soda the other day but not baking powder, and don’t know how to look for cream of tartar. substitute suggestions welcome too. thanks!! oh, and we are in pescara/chieti area. (6 replies, last updated by tmso April 2, 2009)

I was looking at an egg yolk/sugar syrup buttercream recipe in Paula Peck’s Art of Fine Baking, which calls for a small amount of cream of tartar in the sugar syrup. I’m curious about the role of cream of tartar here.... (2 replies, last updated by Double Gloucester July 28, 2008)

If a recipe calls for a half teaspoon of baking soda and a teaspoon of cream of tartar, can that just be substituted with baking powder and if so, how much? (0 replies, last updated by foodsmith January 24, 2009)

pleased. Ostrich tartare comes with a huge half (fake) ostrich egg shell, quite cool. It’s the first thing I saw spying on other customer tables. It was quite delicious. It was served with an somewhat burnt long piece of... (0 replies, last updated by daniel k December 23, 2004)

from beef tartare, by looks—-and by taste! Because of this recipe, I went out and bought the cookbook. I prepared the tartare for Oscar night’s appetizers. Sorry for crowing, but dang, if I wasn’t thrilled with... (3 replies, last updated by JeffW March 1, 2007)

What’s the diff betw. cream of tartar & tartaric acid? 'Cause cream of tartar is certainly available everywhere. (9 replies, last updated by Tom M. August 13, 2004)

Does anyone know where to find a good tuna tartare in metro Detroit (northern suburbs)? I’m looking for a place to get it in a relaxed setting, not a really fancy place. (1 reply, last updated by jerro May 31, 2007)

Over the years, I have had the chance to try a variety of interesting dishes from several cultures. In looking back, the beef tartare that I got out of an automat in Holland probably was not my best choice. No harm, no foul. Are... (8 replies, last updated by fry August 3, 2002)

I am looking to make some grilled fish sandwiches this summer – what would be some easy to prepare sauces to use instead of tartar sauce (19 replies, last updated by dwilde May 6, 2008)

Went to Tartare last night after a quick drink at Frisson. Especially after an hour in Frisson’s cavernous round space, Tartare's small dining room seemed almost cavelike! Tables were fairly close to one another and maybe in... (3 replies, last updated by puppy chow October 4, 2004)

For steak tartar I love L’Express on Park Ave. South and maybe 19 St. The meat is fresh and wonderfully seasoned with enough tang. They also have delicious fries. Prices are reasonable. For steak we go to The Knickerbocker... (4 replies, last updated by so May 9, 2006)