Double salted licorice.

It pains me to relate that this wonderful institution on Broadway between 80th and 81st has closed its doors. The BNS roasted its own nuts, and sold terrific licorice from all over the world. Everyone who worked there was...

. Spanish Nougat/Turron (I personally like the Blando, and Yema Tostada from El Almendro, and Delaviuda). I get these at our neighborhood cheese shop and Italian grocery around Christmas time. Swedish Jellies and Licorices eg Gott...

of Grandma’s linen closet, and those who hate licorice usually hate fennel seed and tarragon, as well, for obvious reasons. But cilantro? Not at all the same. Thanks to all for your heartfelt responses and input. I think...

Limster, I was sorry to miss the Mission outing on Sunday. I’m quite busy with grad school (only rarely even checking this board – now that’s busy!). But I wanted to ask about your Stockholm weekend. I’ve...

places on the International Slow food website set-up by a local resident—-I think the directory is the slow world guide or something like that. The list looks very good. Our family will have three days there in early June...

Galliano is a sort of licorice-tasting liquor (I think). It’s yellow and usually comes in some fancy, tall, slim bottle. I am sure you can get it at the liquor store. I’ve purchased mine at a supermarket (usually...

A couple comments: Alle Testiere is NOT a local’s favorite. I’ve been twice, and have yet to see a Venetian, let alone Italian. Furthermore, the food has gotten more innovative. Too international for my tastes. Still,...

and bears (both quite good but could have been more fruity—maybe these were the Czech version. I will try to find the German ones.) Haribo sour cherries (excellent and chewy, not too sour)Brummi Gummi Bears (from Czech...

's partner network list it, in paperback and hardback. It is The People’s Republic of China Cookbook by Nobuko Sakamoto. This Japanese American woman dealt with being interned during WWII by studying Chinese. Her cookbook is...

, black and red currants, soft acids balance round tannins and ripe red and black fruit, kiss of oak, moderate finish. Simple, in the international style. GOOD 98 SOGRAPE VINHA DO MONTE Alentejo red, $12 – Purple-ruby in...

, that drink was thick. One sip felt like it coated the inside of your mouth. It had an interesting flavor. Of course, the malt was there, but it also tasted a little like black licorice. I’m a red vine kind of girl myself,...

. And I love the food. If you don’t get it, you don’t get it. Chacun a son gout. I don’t like black licorice. Go figure. Can you explain to me why somebody DOES like black licorice?

ingredients are shrimp paste and galangal. Look in your local international market for the former – the latter can be hard to find and, if so, you can substitute freshly grated ginger without too much harm (galangal is...

Basil. Spicy tomato, roasted red pepper. Other: Wagatha’s dog biscuits with flavors like Tuscan tomato and cranberry cheddar. Interesting International Products From Argentina Cachamai Herbal tea including Green tea, pink tea,...