interesting items. Notable among these are the tamales Oaxacenos (sp?), decent sized home made tamales filled with chunks of well-spiced chicken, wrapped in gigantic banana leaves, which impart an subtle but interesting flavor to...

yes, Clapham. The stalls were very thin on the ground, but probably because its the summer and people are away. Borough market is more of a food theme park than a market these days to be honest...

My favorite sandwich is the proscuitto/mozz at Joan’s on 3rd – on baguette with olive oil, bals vineg, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, basil and roasted tomatoes. Pricey, but it’s perfection.

the Titus 2000 Napa Valley Zinfandel was opened. As a disclaimer, I brought this wine because the Titus family happens to be my employer. Still young, this wine has lots of what Melanie accurately refers to as “grapey...

My first reaction to TJs was a big so what. Poorish produce, mostly packaged goods, which are not what I usually buy. Now I enjoy going there for their processed foods – canned fruits (the chunky spiced apples are a winner)...

with ground beef. Think meatloaf stuffed chicken. I prefer a mushroom duxelles stuffing. Maybe some spinach too. Easier than the whole chicken is a deboned and stuffed chicken leg/thigh. I like to stuff that with duxelles and...

and especially wonderful spice shops for the Indian population, including wonderful Kalyustan. Arthur Ave. in the Bronx – I note it because it is good combined with a trip to the Bronx botanic or Bronx Zoo. subway...

with Minced Pork and Bean Sauce. 10 oz. ground pork (or beef) 6 oz. bok choy cabbage 2 Tb. dried shrimp 2 Tb. green peas (or diced green beans) 8 Tb. peanut oil 1 lb. fresh Chinese egg noodles 1/2 c. soup stock 1 Tb. salt 3 Tb. soy bean...

quantity. But the health cost is horrible. I KNOW what kind of butter-flavored oil they’re pouring on their griddles, I’ve read the ingredient lists on the bags of cornbread mix. I don’t want to know what kind...

I agree – and based on the previews, it looks like they’re “camp cooking” next weekend, and his fish falls on the ground. (Of course, that could very well be the devious editors who make it look like...

with mineira farofa), might be good hunting grounds for a chowhound.

in downtown. The interior features a large bar, a spacious dining area on the ground floor, another dining area on a mezzanine, and an open kitchen along the back wall. The menu is pan-Mediterranean/California, much like Zibbibo...

different layouts and imagine cooking in them. And figure out where to put your spices!

- amazing! *Spiced Pumpkin Semi-Freddo – were too stuffed to eat. Tonight’s treat with leftovers... I guess the only thing that could have made it better was hired help to clean. (post above – great idea!!!)

another wonderful experience at The Roadhouse and the deli Friday night I am inspired to sing their praises yet again. There are few places in the country where one can find such extensive offerings of meats, cheeses, honey, oil,...