For those who participated in last year’s 24 hours of chow, they know it took much advance planning, logistics, and bargaining. Thus, it is not too early to start thinking about the plans for 2003. We have a few things in...

from on-line next? I want only GREEN TEAS (simply my preference to date), and I prefer the higher-end suppliers who specialize in their own teas, rather than store-fronting for several other brands. Thanks — in advance...

I agree that if you aren’t prepared to lose this customer, you should keep quiet. But if you are willing to take the risk I suggest you take the frank approach: The next time you deliver her check, say very nicely, "Madam,...

's been going on for hundreds of years, as “fattened goose” is the more obvious term for the delicacy. The bone we have to pick is that in recent years, with higher demand and more advanced duck stuffing technology,...

. ground allspice 2 1/2-3 cups sugar (depending on how sweet you like your pumpkin bread) 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 16 oz. can plain pumpkin (not “prepared pumpkin,’’ for pumpkin pie) 2/3 cup...

didn’t ruin my picnic dish) I’d add maybe twice as much. Spoon into bowl for serving, cover and chill — it’s better made 24 hours in advance so the flavors have time to blend together and it firms up a...

of the mustardy veggie dish which was indeed "Double skin." I believe TingTing said the clam dish was actually surf (not razor) clams — it’s not on the menu, she special ordered it. Melanie noted that the clams had...

Can someone explain the difference between the three for me? I realize that Mexico is a vast country with a large variety of regional dishes, but this seems to be a topic that generates some confusion on various Chowhound boards....

Welcome (in advance) to Toronto! I hope you have a great visit For a high end meal,very good food, great atmosphere and service – Scaramouche any day over North 44. The food was beautifully presented, flavourful, and the...

with Daisy May’s — either I’ve called after they stop delivering, or I’ve been to the dining room after they close. Likewise, check when they are open and get there well in advance because they tend to...

best" (whatever that means!). Incidentally, we are beer buffs, and are planning on putting in some hours at Toronado, and are also condiering a trip to Sierra Nevada, Anderson Valley, or North Coast Brewing. Thank you in advance...

-Carlton? How about the new crew, Shawn McClain and Dalla Gossett, at Trio? I have one night in Chicago when I’d like to go high end. Since I never plan enough in advance to get a reservation at Charlie Trotter’s,...

subjective, but I still have a sense from over 3 years of doing this kind of thing, what works and what may not work), let’s try to pick our first few month’s worth of dining spots, working at least a month in advance...

Hello. I am a bartender, and would like to improve my job performance. Would anyone please tell me what they find most annoying about the service they receive from bartenders and what they appreciate from them? Thank you in...

I won’t be much help in your quest because I bake bread in a primitive manner. No electrical or mechanical mixing devices are used to prepare the dough. Our double ovens are electrical devices. Of late I’ve been baking...