up a couple more at the Japanese food store in Salinas to practice. We bought a bunch of Ramune in different flavors at Ranch 99 on Christmas day to take to our family dinner as party favors. Our relatives were amused and...

) a half a dozen apples and gets ready. Grabs Mrs jfood’s copy of Kathleen’s Bake Shop Apple Crumb Pie recipe and starts. First he takes two crusts and blind bakes them. So far so good. Take one out and puts it on the...

Trying to lose about 20 pounds between now and January 1 and I like the low carbo diet because so many foods are zero grams and I’m trying to stay under 30 grams a day. I’m running out of ideas for what to eat. I just...

, yogurt, rice, etc., I would suggest you use black sesame powder, which has the same toasty goodness but works much better as a garnish on foods, because you can sprinkle it on things like oatmeal and salads without too much...

of great food styling ;-). We’ve threaded the shrimps on two parallel bamboo skewers and grilled them brushed with oil, we’ve sir-fried them and we’ve simply just boiled them and used the garlic as a dip. We...

and herb shop nearby and I grow my own fresh herbs. In Orleans, the fruit and vegetable store has a good range of fresh vegetables (I bought baby bok choi that I will use in a simple Lion’s head) as well as canned and...

In Scottsdale, AZ we have an incredible soda shop, so I’m on the lookout for your recommendations for the very best. If it’s available, they probably have it. I’m open to ANYTHING. Plus, what is sanbitter?

's worthwhile to consider planning a trip to france. A 2' x 12' french saute pan made of steel-these are inexpensive and brown nicely, though not as well as cast iron. If you’re strong enough, the sloping sides enable to you...

to Mars Cheese Castle and then the Brat Stop. Mars Cheese Castle is not at all what I would expect a cheese castle to be. The cheese offerings seemed from a fairly brief survey. It is rather what one might expect from a specialty...

was much improved with salt, scallions, hot sauce, and many bowls of kimchee pickles. I was very glad I had this meal; as Jim said as we left, “we can check off spleen” from the list of foods-not-yet-eaten. Gelato at...

would suggest against Turkish Bakery, even though you and your wife would certainly enjoy the food. In the end, I am a little surprised that Mike did not try to direct you to Cafe Iberico for Tapas. {Smile} Enjoy, Gary Link: http

Go to a butcher shop and get fresh ground meat, preferrably chuck or a combo of chuck and sirloin (I like to add other meats such as hanger or brisket but it might not be worth the effort for a first time (in a while) meat eater....

with or without almonds, continues to be made in Linz and shipped to different countries all over the world. In numerous pastry shops the “Linzer Torte” is still made according to the original recipe and is available...

and so flavorful – fantastic. WILL THEY BE COMING TO FLORIDA? NO... Opps – this long food log was for you – hope you get to read it.

Oh, one more I can tell you about...The Pastrami Club. Use to be a pretty special place in my heart. When my Dad passed away, we got all the food from them – they did a good job for us when people came to pay their...