I dont mind spending a good amount of money for good food. What I cant stand are those times when the meal isnt so hot and I end up spending more than I thought a meal was worth. This happend to me Saturday evening. Our intent... (4 replies, last updated by Jwsel October 24, 2006)

Hi, I was in Germany once and I noticed that the sauerkraut tasted significantly different than the stuff I make at home. I know... big surprise food tastes better in the country it comes from. But I would like to recreate this on... (4 replies, last updated by diane419 March 24, 2007)

Kaufman Astoria to come in for coffee at all hours, but I guess it isn’t working. The food was pretty bad. I had a bacon cheeseburger, my fiancee had an omlette. The buns on their burgers are HUGE, and it really is an effort... (20 replies, last updated by Louis March 15, 2005)

the hedonistic fruit bombs that were New World wines. Zinfandel was a real revelation for me, and I was invigorated by the Ravenswood motto “No more wimpy wines”. But these wines are hard to match to a lot of food,... (85 replies, last updated by froggio May 20, 2008)

I made delicious zucchini fritters this weekend which definitely benefited from salt and drain. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ZUCCHINI-PATTIES-WITH-FETA-238266 (7 replies, last updated by Gio September 6, 2008)

Curious about how to use the yellowish whey that drains from yogurt. Easy to freeze and save. For example, could it be used to make a ricotta? Etc? (7 replies, last updated by mlgb April 22, 2008)

I don’t even know how to drain the liquid from the grated potatoes. I’ve tried wrapping the grated potatoes in a dish towel and squeezing, but I’m not convinced that really helps. And I end up with lots of... (11 replies, last updated by CindyJ December 13, 2006)

About a year ago, I was making my favorite meal (chili), and while I was draining grease from my pot with the pot lid acting as the strainer, it occurred to me that there had to be a better way. With the exception of the one time... (41 replies, last updated by c oliver September 3, 2009)

I’ve decided to try to compile a few more backpacking recipes or food ideas. These are foods consisting mostly of dried items (a small can of something as flavor is ok), and entirely of non-perishable items (a few... (0 replies, last updated by JAbraham August 19, 2009)

Okay I have an interesting question and I figure some of you out there might have some ideas. I’m the education director of a Jewish Sunday school and we are looking for recipes for foods eaten traditionally at Chanukah by... (8 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry November 4, 2005)

In about a month, I’m throwing a coed baby shower with a picnic theme. I’ve been trying to think up what would be considered picnic food. All that has been thrown out so far is cheese and crackers and deviled eggs.... (15 replies, last updated by Gary Soup April 16, 2005)

skin is integral.) Set aside. For the salsa you will need: - 2 large or 3 medium mangoes (ripe but firm; medium chopped - 4-6 ripe peaches (ripe, but firm); medium chopped (you don’t have to peel them, but I do) - 12oz can of... (12 replies, last updated by BK May 7, 2004)

instructions, I can never get it as good as my friend’s Lebanese mother. Take a can of chick peas, drain most of the liquid, but reserve some and put the beans in a food processor or a blender with a powerful engine. Add a... (11 replies, last updated by ballulah April 10, 2007)

What are your most favorite comfort foods?? Fall is just around the corner (in Cali.) and I’m looking for some new favorites.. Here are a few of mine: Wasabi Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt,... (4 replies, last updated by Queen uh Cuisine September 14, 2008)

Hey, my cousin’s moved here from Germany lately and they’ve been complaing that L.A. has no good German restaurants. Can anyone give me some suggestions for some real, hardcore, authentic German food. Anywhere in... (26 replies, last updated by lil mikey July 31, 2008)