But we (those who post here on CH and other viewers on blogs and other websites) have used the “simple math” method in the past (NOTE – based on what we’ve been ALLOWED TO SEE by the editors). And...

expectations when you and you alone dine there, you fostered that relationship and earned it. On the flip side, a “thank you” note every time you have a great experience will foster the same kind of relationship, by...

Really? Here in NY, I would say that the upscale-casual new American restaurant will have smaller portions (but fancier ingredients/methods) than an ethnic restaurant of the same caliber in the same price range.

You haven’t spoken with your sister in days becaue of the argument you had about the relative merits of The Dipping Method vs. Sifting.

and white decisions, but based on changing conditions and needs and desires, in short, flexible and subject to changing considerations. Hey, sounds like a good method for deciding about lots of things, not just food!

or savory. But with tomatoes and garlic? That’s one of the worst combinations I can think of. Rosemary would overwhelm this dish in a heartbeat, too. I make the tomatoes all summer long, always with the broiler method. And...

- not necessarily food prep training as noted above, but being able to ID ingredients, origins, and prep methods. 5) goes without saying – a colorful (and accurate) vocabulary — you can only go “Yumm-o!” so...

use paper. Sometines Coatzingo uses plastic (!!), and it works surprisingly well. This method of cooking was discovered independently in France (en papillote) and in China, by the way.

successful practices to their required methods. When the public became aware of the “carbon footprint” of organic foods shipped long distances, trade-offs for local foods raised well became highly acceptable and a...

“I'll note it in the future that this is unfamiliar to you and be more explicit”. please do not do jfood any favors in this ultra-condenscending statement. And as to your myopic data gathering methods and how it...

I find this whole topic kind of lacking in insight. I learned to cook in the french method, but I’ve spent my cullinary life in embracing, understanding, and enjoying cuisines I didn’t grow up with. I have the classic...

, where it is brother against brother, and sister vs. sister debating/arguing over the ingredients, and preparation methods of jambalayas, gumbos and etouffees. In the end they can only muster to agree to disagree in order for...

themselves. Then they are usually busy packing their bags when they should be getting out their method of payment, and the whole line comes to a standstill.

and environmentally positive method of food production. When you look at the whole picture, in terms of your health, the world’s health, and the quality of your meal, supermarket produce is the real rip off. Of course, for...

Perfect! Thank you for that. This site is merely a method by which to find good chow, and sometimes to find others with a shared interest. And thank you for your bon voyage, but never fear, I’ll still be around.