and then. But if it’s basic items like cheese(!), dry goods, non-perishables, etc., then whoever is doing the ordering is doing a poor job. Also, if it’s a chronic issue, then management can be accused of doing a bad...

I wash my chicken, but not because I think it will make it “safer” — I wa because the fluids that collect on the surface seem to oxidize very quickly and be “off” from a smell/taste point of view....

Yes to moderation, portion control and exercise as others have said...croissants are NOT going to hold you through to lunch...a boiled egg, piece of fresh fruit and a croissant might do the trick but the croissant is junk (I...

-clafouti type sweet made with red bananas that taste intensely like strawberry. The round cake is in the glass case ... they’ll cut pieces if it’s still whole. If you want to splurge on a nice evening out Nam Phan, 64...

with maple syrup or brown sugar to taste (or jam), add a little light cream or milk... whatever your stomach will tolerate. Hope you feel better soon. I am seriously into comfort foods to relieve stress but haven’t had the...

-4 very busy blocks more of food. I was so full from the terrific sancocho at the Dominican Tropical Taste (report to follow, on another post) and from the fried goodies from the Humboldt Park trucks that I couldn’t...

1 equal 8, but, hey, I need guidance. I challenge you, Oh Chowhounds, oh noble tasters, to dig deep, to summon the wisdom of your gastic juices, your pancreatic secretions, your wiley taste buds. I beseech you, for crying out...

it comes to the simple things like tacos. — flor de luna has by far the best taco in astoria. the meat though low quality is seasoned wonderfully and the red sauce (chipotle) is absolutely terrific. again, uneven product...

of stuff out, but it was too tiresome to edit this mess. It’s very irritating to see that Bittman couldn’t be bothered to investigate the food or its sources, couldn’t be bothered with the nomenclature,...

I also have all her cookbooks and have made many things. I have never had a conversion problem (just once I had to bake something much longer than called for). I must admit, however, that I tend to alter recipes depending on...

. Alternatives include garlic/basil, chopped sun dried tomatoes, or fresh herbs. But plain old garlic is the best, IMO, and easiest. Spread it on sandwiches and/or use it on chicken. It will immediately make a boring sandwich taste...

? If you’re doing a cross tasting of macrons, then you have to add Pierre Hermes. If you’re after pastries, then do not miss the strawberry tarte (it’ll look ugly but try it anyway). The tarte citrone there is...

. It tastes somewhat like beaujolais nouveau and goes well with food. My general dining strategy is to order things off the menu that I don’t recognize. I won’t soon forget some of them and it’s a great way to...

and delicious homemade potato rolls. Then came the potato-ricotto flan first, much enjoyed by all, which had a rich cheese flavor and was both creamy and light. Delicious pesto and pine nuts on the side so you could vary the...

...seem to taste better than the big bars FYNYIONS! (sp?)