Good call, Cathy. I additionally keep soy packets and powdered wasabi in my car and in my carry-on. One never knows when one is lucky enough to be near an unlucky tuna’s last day. It seems to happen with delightful...

The first time I ever tasted lobster was during a dinner party my parents were having. I wandered in to say goodnight, asked my dad for a taste and when I responded by swooning in delight he looked at my mom and said, "Well,...

, turn 45 degrees and do another minute, flip, do the same to other side. I then pull the steak to part of grill where there are no briquets, drop the lid and cook to 119 internal, let the steak rest after pulling for 5 minutes...

can, bake it at close to 500 but be sure to take the lid off after 15 or 20 minutes. Bake until the internal temp is about 210. You should get a rich reddish-brown color on the crust. That’s where I stand now. I...

stomach also the terrible variations made with canned yams My aunt’s healthy horrors— skinless turkey breast cooked to 300 degrees internal temp and not a real turkey in site— whole wheat low fat pie crust

Or you get a pity taste – not from you TDQ! - and a pause, followed by “Oh..that's different”. That is the ultimate MN polite expression of “ick”. But for “general audiences” I try to...

true, but I was trying to distinguish between the External fat (trimmable)and the internal fat inherent in the cut of meat.

In our international community of Colombians and scientists from all over the globe and all our kids, I think I’m the only one with an allergy—severe, to shellfish. A vegetarian has come and gone. There are no vegans,...

I’ve had mainly very friendly help in all departments at Rainbow, and the cheese people are friendly, delightful, and super enthusiastic about their department (and rightfully so—I think it’s absolutely...

similar experiences? why should this be, with such an international community here??

Hi Betty - go to the International Board, scroll down to way back in mid-June 1999. There are postings about Korean menu terms, and look for postings by Michael Yu and also by Wonki. Or do a search for Michael Yu and his posts...

turn around and make a nice contribution to Heifer International and feel much better about myself. We live in the age of excess and even though we can recognize it... sometimes we just can’t help ourselves.

. And their is great joy in finding those places. Pasadena does have a few of these gems but beyond that it is still very average on the culinary plane. And as for Applebee’s, been their, done that, not a fan! May the...

was the cherries, so red and delightful. When you put all three together it was bliss: crunchy toast, rich, meaty foie gras, sweet and sour cherries. The cherries dominated the flavor with the foie gras adding richness and a hint...

Well, reasonable plan for the next IC or not, there are plenty of great chefs who have no desire to be on IC — it’s about the speed — coming up with 5 innovative, impressive, beautiful, tasty dishes to delight...