Does anyone remember the bakery Crust on Forsyth St? Crust was better than many neighborhood bakeries; it was just in the wrong location. There weren’t too many customers for French-inspired pastries in Chinatown. I wonder what... (0 replies, last updated by eade September 28, 2006)

Jennifer Blowdryer wrote in NY Press: —— "Among other items at Crust, which also serves sandwiches on his freshly baked bread, Warren invented Lychee Mousse and amazing chicken wings flavored with scallion, ginger, soy... (3 replies, last updated by Steph August 12, 2004)

You know how everyone has that ONE thing that simply frustrates them and they just can’t seem to master? Mine is a decent pie crust. I can cook or bake just about anything except I have a terrible time with getting a decent... (18 replies, last updated by Danybear November 24, 2009)

Where can i find the best cream cheese cheesecake with thick buttery graham cracker crust??? My favorite so far is at Lassen and Hennigs Deli in Brooklyn. Looking for a nice downtown manhattan coffee shop. (0 replies, last updated by downtowner78 March 14, 2009)

My grandmom used to make crust dumplings when I was a child and I loved them. Alas, she left no recipe behind and I have no idea how to make them or what the ingredients are. Does anyone have a recipe they’d be willing to... (7 replies, last updated by JenBoes January 29, 2009)

Some Lubavitcher buchers dropped off challahs at my office on Friday and I grabbed one because the bag stood out to me...and there were free challahs to grab! Anyhow, the bag said Upper Crust, then something about... (6 replies, last updated by craigcep January 27, 2009)

OK, before some moderator moves this thread, please consider that ‘Pies’ is the essence of Maine, which is a “New England” subject. Someone just let slip a little ecstatic yelp about a wonderful pie —... (9 replies, last updated by Yaqo Homo August 27, 2007)

I am looking for a recipe using vegetable oil for 20 pie crusts to be frozen for future use as needed. Anyone out there heard of such a critter?? (1 reply, last updated by Melanie Wong November 25, 2006)

Has anyone tried the Crisco with no trans fats for pie crust? My results with only butter are not too good and I haven’t had the guts to try the lard I mail-ordered. (2 replies, last updated by CapeCodCook January 16, 2007)

Yes, we tried to go last night, and apparently they are not officially open yet. Went to Coal Fire on Grand instead to satisfy the pizza craving, which was very good — but, no outside seating, so I’m looking forward... (4 replies, last updated by coopercj June 3, 2007)

Inspired by a recent quiche thread I recently whipped up a basic quiche. I used a store bought crust and found it vile and sweet. The quiche filling however was great. Does anyone have a great quiche crust recipe or a way to make... (8 replies, last updated by nja September 24, 2005)

I’m from New Jersey so I know what real New York style pizza is. I was surprised when I moved out here to fine a good cornmeal crust pizza at Pizza Orgasmica in the Marina District ( there’s also one in Richmond) . I... (12 replies, last updated by semmel August 29, 2005)

I’m attempting to make a Lo Carb Cheesecake with a Macadamia Nut Crust. I have made many crusts with graham crackers but I was just thinking the nuts might not hold together with just butter and I might have to add... (2 replies, last updated by galleygirl October 20, 2004)

I’m looking for a recipe and technique to whip up a pizza crust at home – very thin, NY style crust with a distinct cracker type bite. Anyone? (4 replies, last updated by DanaB February 1, 2005)

I made a pie last weekend with my five year old and she had a great time but we used a ready made pie crust. I think she would like making a pie crust from scratch. Any simple recipes out there. Thanks. (9 replies, last updated by Cathy2 October 28, 2004)