In this thread, http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/312459 Morton the Mousse draws a distinction between grain fed beef and grass fed beef that is finished with grain (or with other things, as he nicely described in the thread... (25 replies, last updated by oana January 22, 2009)

Whole Foods does have some very nice grass fed beef (although it’s probably worth asking if it’s grass or grain finished). It probably varies how locally-sourced it is. Wheatsville Co-op has Nieman Ranch beef, which is... (6 replies, last updated by chascates April 18, 2009)

for a while to absorb all of the oil, wipe off any excess and it is finished. Every so often if the handle looks like it is getting dry, repeat the procedure. Once it has absorbed the oil, it is not the least bit sticky and you... (22 replies, last updated by toomanypots March 17, 2009)

I just finished the delicious seven grain salad that I picked up yesterday, and first searched the Wegman’s site for it, then searched and found this site. Yes- I wanted to make it myself too, and I’ve got the... (4 replies, last updated by flourgirl February 25, 2009)

The wine bar, Grape & Grain on e 6th (along with it’s beer-friendly brother, Against the Grain), just started serving brunch today. Being new to the neighborhood, and having been very impressed w/ G&G on Thursday night, we... (1 reply, last updated by erin07nyc August 26, 2007)

5 Hound Grain and Salt last night. We had: Chicken pakora, veggie samosa, spinach kebab, Chili chicken from the indian chinese menu, a supposedly spicy fish dish, one of the Special beef dishes (think it was shin), ground lamb... (14 replies, last updated by little January 5, 2008)

, they will whip out a bottle of soy sauce. The high salt content is considered a flavor enhancer. And wasabi is generally used to just mildly spice up soy sauce, not as some kind of condiment....But the topic is "going against... (93 replies, last updated by RISS April 22, 2006)

jar by the cooktop and measure out a teaspoon of sea salt every day. That’s what I limit myself to adding to our meats, vegetables and grains. It actually goes pretty far, and it’s helped, over the years, to motivate... (9 replies, last updated by NYchowcook September 23, 2009)

Over the years I’ve made a dozen or so cutting boards ranging from a simple chunk of leftover maple up through large 3-inch thick, end-grain jobs. The finish I’m currently using and liking a lot is a homemade concoction... (26 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste February 13, 2008)

[Note: this thread was spliti from the Quebec board at: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/669834 — The Chowhound Team]. I’ve never heard of "grains of paradise." Could you describe the taste and how you use it? (5 replies, last updated by sinjawns November 26, 2009)

I’d like to make a few of the digestifs from the projects here on chowhound, but I’ve had some trouble finding Everclear in my state, and I need to start soon. I do have the option of buying an NGS called Graves Grain... (4 replies, last updated by Mosaica December 28, 2008)

. Fresh goat cheese – rolled in crushed grains, flecked with thyme and drizzled with good olive oil. Needs good loaf of bread. Sauteed chicken livers: showered with grains ground in a pepper mill as they finish cooking in the pan... (7 replies, last updated by Quine April 3, 2007)

Love the grains of paradise!! Along with cardamom, one of my favorite kitchen scents! Much like Irostron, above, I use them to finish dishes, especially fish and vegetables, on salads, etc. A pinch of maldon and a grind of... (13 replies, last updated by LT from LF January 16, 2007)

I had just finished brunch (huge) at Eats so didn’t get anything, but I noticed this new-ish (open about 5 weeks, the person behind the counter said) bakery on Clement around 4th....old busvan for bargains location. The... (3 replies, last updated by rln September 13, 2005)

thanks to everyone for the whole-grain muffin tips! First, does anyone have any recipes/ideas for savory muffins? I’m sure that sugar provides something other than sweetness, so I can’t imagine it’s as simple as... (1 reply, last updated by Dizzied May 24, 2005)