I have about 1.5 bottles of rhone red in my fridge that is not fresh enough to drink-lost it’s fruit a bit- but would be good to cook with. Besides coq au vin (which is supposed to use burgundy), what other suggestions can... (8 replies, last updated by Joe H. November 9, 2004)

emme...that’s amazing – i make a really similar dip, with some minor differences – i sometimes use apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic, and i use stevia instead of splenda. add some nutritional yeast to it.... (200 replies, last updated by mordacity March 29, 2009)

I am a culinary student and this semester I am taking a class on product identification. One of our large assignments is to write a paper about ten ingredients that we are not familiar with, how they would be used, what they are... (45 replies, last updated by LeahinBologna August 1, 2008)

It’s mainly used to link ingredients in the various CHOW recipes, but you can search it, as you noticed. To link to an Ingredients page from the Home Cooking board, you’d just need to copy and paste the URL as with... (13 replies, last updated by Louise August 22, 2007)

Son Atlantic Market on Main Street in Danbury is a great destination for many Asian groceries. The focus is on southeast Asia, and they should definitely stock chili paste with garlic. (3 replies, last updated by Scott G April 30, 2004)

of the more unusual ingredients for some of the dishes...if they are even available in the area. The closer to the SF Valley the better...but hey, if we have to travel, we have to travel! I contacted 99 Ranch Market and the only... (33 replies, last updated by spunkeemoemunkee December 30, 2007)

For spices try Penzeys Spices. You can purchase a variety of size packages and the quality & service is great. They are on the web and do have a number of store front locations, but mainly east and Midwest I believe. (9 replies, last updated by will47 August 10, 2007)

I’m hoping some of you chowhounds can help me. I just got back from Thailand, and I’m eager to cook up some of the great dishes I learned to cook there. But I can’t find the ingredients I need- in particular... (9 replies, last updated by jmui August 25, 2003)

Re: Italian While Bob’s Food has it’s pluses, it isn’t very good for ingredients. A truly great non-Boston choice is Constantino’s Venda Ravioli in Providence, In Boston, Mercato di Monica and Pace and Sons.... (40 replies, last updated by Jardinia May 14, 2009)

Howler wrote (in a thread on the Manhattan board): "I’d disagree rather strongly with "True talent is to stand aside, and let the quality and freshness of the ingredients be the star." there are geniuses creating... (46 replies, last updated by Andy P. September 13, 2000)

El Camino, very good Cal/Mex food, emphasis on local/fresh ingredients. Bombay Mahal, good Indian For lunch, 111 Maine (“upscale” sandwiches) (4 replies, last updated by the_MU February 9, 2008)

't what you’re asking, but sometimes I like to just grab a mini buffet of quality ingredients and see what turns out – good bread, avocado, nice cheese, a curry, olives, watermelon etc and then simply graze –... (4 replies, last updated by hungry_pangolin June 15, 2007)

The “Diner on Main” is hands down my favorite restaurant!! It has retro 50’s 60’s decor, great juke box with new and old hits, car shows, a fantastic bar, the servers are very friendly, amazing owner, but best of all... (13 replies, last updated by MaryT August 12, 2008)

when we get home. Service is great, too. Paolina’s Way: We were very excited to try the new kid in town. This restaurant is a bit tricky to find – it is on the lower level of the building that backs up to the main... (0 replies, last updated by kbear July 6, 2009)

My wife and I are going to the Maine coast a week from Sunday. First part of trip — a lazy drive along the coast, from Portland to Bar Harbor, on Sunday. Second part — staying four days at the Claremont Hotel in... (13 replies, last updated by Science Chick December 5, 2006)