I just had a dream where I was eating amaretti. What are your favorite stores in the metro-Boston area for buying Italian dry/packaged/canned goods? I think I might just swing by Bottega Fiorentina in Coolidge Corner tomorrow if... (7 replies, last updated by BobB March 2, 2004)

several boxes of expired Rice O' Roni and a few other expired canned goods saying that they don’t go bad, they just lose flavor. I adamantly disagree with this and pointed to the fact that only two days ago the expired... (6 replies, last updated by RebJaeBoe January 10, 2008)

I know this isn’t exactly cookware related, but was wondering what people use to store their rice, flour, sugar, and other dry goods? I was thinking a tupperware type container but am not sure if there will be moisture... (31 replies, last updated by Mother of four September 5, 2007)

I have always made my stuffing with fresh bread cubes. I wouldn’t even call them cubes, more like little torn up pieces of bread. This year I am thinking of trying out dried bread cubes. I don’t like those herb ones... (10 replies, last updated by OysterHo November 15, 2007)

You may not find it easy to get but we like to use the dry rub mix from The Rendevous in Memphis. http://www.hogsfly.com/ (3 replies, last updated by QueenB March 6, 2007)

, and it feeds all four of us very affordably. And yeah, their dry rub ribs are really good. Dave (4 replies, last updated by Dave Troy February 23, 2002)

I’ve heard that dried beans last forever. I don’t doubt that they “last” as I’m sure they aren’t “bad” but I have to wonder if they will still taste any good. I’ve had a bag... (7 replies, last updated by CookforFun March 10, 2008)

In this thread (http://www.chowhound.com/topics/349300?query=thai%20travel%20agency ) someone mentioned the Thai place on 10th “somewhere” in the 40s. Anyone know more specifically where it is? I want to run over this... (2 replies, last updated by MikeG March 6, 2007)

or 300 block of West 116th st. which is hardcore African and noticed at least two African dry goods places. (The block west of St. Nicolas Ave.) I guess this ought to be on the Manhattan board...? (8 replies, last updated by JH Jill May 12, 2006)

I’m planning my meals for our annual lake vacation, and want to combine the dry ingredients for baked goods in zip lock bags to bring with me, so I don’t have to buy a bit of this and a bit of that when I get there.... (4 replies, last updated by MMRuth August 20, 2009)

I’m looking for a nearby place where I can find a good selection of dried chiles. Albertson’s on 18th and Lakieshore probably has some in packets, but I’m sure there’s a better source nearby. I tried... (11 replies, last updated by rootlesscosmo November 14, 2006)

a good quality one that you would also drink on its own, but I don’t really drink wine at all so obviously it’s hard for me to pick one out using this as a gauge. (12 replies, last updated by jen kalb February 25, 2009)

I plan on slow cooking a tri tip on the grill tonight. Any good rub recipes you’d like to suggest? (14 replies, last updated by MsMaryMc December 23, 2008)

Is there anywhere to buy Rancho Gordo beans in Manhattan? It would be great to save shipping. Alternatively, any other source of very good dried beans in the city? Any vendors at greenmarkets, etc? Thanks! (12 replies, last updated by maggiej October 23, 2008)

i have a recipe for crumpets that requires dried milk... the bag i have has been expired for a little while (i’m ashamed to even say how long...). is there really an expiration date on these things? they ARE dried, after... (6 replies, last updated by tuttifrutti September 27, 2007)