forms of gorditas in this state alone would require extensive cataloguing). Most of these Michoacano street food forms are of the familiar “taco stand” sort. But I found some wonderful makers of conserved fruits (a...

I believe you’re on to something there, both of you. There’s a hedonistic joy in rich food that goes in and out of fashion, and the more we learn about what’s not good for you, the more forbidden and attractive...

In the same vein, jfood, why can we eat matzoh, which is made from flour, but are forbidden to use flour in our cooking? Pasta is definitely a no-no. Ask your rabbi.

of the Border). The depth and breadth of what the Mexican kitchen can turn out is truly amazing. From insect cuisine, which is still alive and well, to the extensive use of seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, ferns, cactus and other...

Our granddaughter 6 eats everything, including stinky cheese, smoked salmon, veggies etc. However the 4 yo will not eat any fruits and vegetables. although we do not lie to her, we serve her “meze” (greek word for...

2nd this. Also, prunes! It’s sad that everyone associates them with ... regularity. I think they are the tastiest of dried fruits.

have altered my meal plans (no rice, potatoes, bread, high sugar veggies, fruits, pastas, etc... .they also said whole grains were a no-no.) However, after spending a lot of time with them outside of my home and seeing the...

You can get "forbidden" or black rice rolls... I’m not sure about the brown rice though!

that the one time I saw the fuit of the brown fleshed, green skinned realitve of the persimmon (sometimes called a “black sapote” in a store, it was labled "chocalte pudding fruit". I guess the store owners though...

sucks at diners, etc) Eggs (again, I make them better myself, and I can make sure that they are not reconstituted at home) Cookies (tend to be like cardboard—better home baked or from a good bakery) Fruit—better...

It sounds like there needs to be some new airlines to meet this need. Garlic Express, where people are actually encouraged to bring and share aromatic foods. And Clean Air Air, where food, except for rice crackers, are forbidden.

Hires was the best I’d ever tasted until the '70s, I believe it was, when the use of sassafras root was forbidden. This connection is one I’ve never seen publicized; all I know is that suddenly that minty undertone...

stocked with cheeses, deli sandwich meats, seeded rye, egg bread and bagel, crackers, tail snacks, smoked fish, sour cream and cottage cheese, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh fruit, coffee cake, cookies and ice cream. Nothing...

I’ve actually never been to Claim Jumper — we’ve never lived near one, and it’s not a place I’d seek out. Now there’s one right in Buena Park so we may eventually try it just for the...

suited to my dish, and risked overpowering the duck/ravioli at times. Final course, I had the "red fruit tasting plate" — a small raspberry tart, a cherry panna cotta, and a third item I’m blanking on. My DC had the...