As an aside, for dinner tonight we’re having a beef dish which was braised in a full bottle of red wine. But since it cooked for 2+ hours, and will be reheated on low for almost an hour tonight, I’m glad to see that...

://www.baramericain.com If you’re willing to splurge, I highly recommend Veritas, on 20th St., b/t B’way & Park Av. S. Chef Scott Bryan’s New American cuisine is outstanding, the wine list is one of the most...

I LOVE Traders......I have never bought anything there that I didnt like. Love the Blue Tortilla’s, Mushroom Rav’s and the Spinach/Artichoke Dip. They have the best deals on wine and always have my favorite...

to have parents that were raised in the depression so any food is good food! I was a bit of a picky head when very young...but discovered...good ole stinky fish! I stumbled on cream & wine-sauced herring at supper clubs when I was...

Save your pasta water (or any water where you’ve boiled veggies) and pour it on plants outside—vitamins leech into the water and are good for your plants. Coffee grounds can be put at the base of acid loving plants...

lists in the Cities with lots of imports including on tap; I really like the food; the last time I was there the cigarette smoke was very strong Other more upscale places on Selby include: Zander Cafe – see board for other...

I heartily agree, Springbank Cambeltown is one of the best I’ve ever had. They used to make a more “affordable”, 12 yr. 100 proof that was my favorite, but sadly for some reason stopped production on that one...

Mine, too, but they’re all centered around disagreements- wine, no wine, drain the fat, how long to cook the roux, etc. Or just, mine is better than yours. There is usually a fight between the women who did not host that...

I’m really caffeine-sensitive as well. I had my first cup of coffee this YEAR last night after dinner (a little too much wine), and I was up till 2:30 in the morning. Every day, I make “sun tea” by the pitcher,...

, radishes stuffed with lemon cream and salmon roe, smoked salmon rolls with cucumber and horseradish cream, endives stuffed with guacamole and toasted sesame seeds, and a pineapple/horseradish chutney that you pour over a block...

to remove, as well as cleaning. Prepare geese for oven. Roast and pour boiling water over the geese every 15 minutes for two and a half hours. Transport to dinner party and then carve and serve. Was it worth it? Can’t tell...

I know what you mean. Occasionally, I seek the likes of PF Chang’s so I can stay awake afterwards. I find that “authentic” Chinese restaurants often pour on the oil and MSG (something my Chinese mom does NOT...

with herbs, parmesan, whatever you want), lined up in a casserole, and tomato sauce spooned on top. (I make one with some extra wine, capers, and a little cinnamon for this recipe) Many west african groundnut stews call for...

if this is out of line, but the smell was: oceanic) in vietnam i was riding a bike in hue and it started pouring. i ducked into this little wooden shack and made the international sign for “i want to eat” they served...

to your dieting needs (ie I didn’t eat lamb, so he changed the tasting menu dish to scallops instead) show that they can also accomodate for your children’s food. Also, excellent wine selection. Grace is also another...