I always make an eggplant appetizer from the Canyon Ranch book as a healthy alternative amidst the wings and pigs in blankets: Roast a large eggplant for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool, then peel it and put it in a food processor...

Not to discourage this discussion in any way, but if people weren’t aware, there will be a “Chowhound's Guide to San Francisco” published next year, which will be a good place for newbies to get their feet wet...

Shred peeled beets in food processor, saute in a touch of mild oil (or oil/butter mix) with a little rosemary and grated orange rind, S&P to taste. Beets are incredibly sweet and delicious!

I have had multiple people that Guiness is “graded”. The first grade stays in Ireland, the second grade goes to commonwealth countries. The third grade goes everywhere else. So I believe the answer is "No, there is no...

Warning: I am still giddy over my experience at this restaurant, so this report may include ramblings and hackneyed descriptors of the food and the experience – and it will probably be the longest post I will ever provide on...

Here are some of the producers of champagnes favored at the Annual Champagne Taste-Off, Dec. 8, 1999, NYC, followed by the surprisingly most disliked. Prices listed are approximate, some may still be available at Nancy’s...

evaporates from the muscle creating a greater concentration of beefy flavor and taste. Secondly, the beef’s natural enzymes break down the fibrous, connective tissue in the muscle, tenderizing it. Most of the tenderizing activity...

the ride more enjoyable. I also give credence to the people at Cook’s Illustrated. It is a great food magazine, and the product testing is virtually always informative and interesting. This one really caught me off guard...

When they are well seasoned, cast iron fry pans are almost non-stick, but aways use some oil or fat when you cook in one or food will glom on. I use my old 12" cast iron pan all the time— for pancakes and french toast, for...

This is not exactly a reply to your question, but since it is on the topic on single-malts, I want to repeat my post from the "Not About Food" board. Trader Joe’s has recently introduced two single-malts under their own...

of the temples of dogdom seems to be focussed on the east side of the Mississippi. Surely west coast 'hounds can mustard up a compendium of palaces of this cylindrical food marvel, so please, post 'em here.

I think zin1953 provides a good comparision above. I actually shop at both TJ’s and Bevmo and a specialty retailer. TJ’s is handy because I generally stop in once a week to buy food, and their wine selection is more...

crust, a sprinkling of dried herbs – a pleasant lunch.   And the location on the square can’t be beat. Menego Hvar Grad http://www.menego.hr/ Dinko is still serving great food - the slovenia sausage was spicy, the...

. Taking about 1/3 of the meats and fat at a time, chop them up coarsely in your food processor. Don’t forget to include the chicken livers. After processing the meats coarsely, process 1/2 to 2/3 of the meat again to...

there meal because they were childish and childless. The potential for a problem that night was much greater from other adult patrons then a sound asleep baby. Second, this notion of being able to tell the overtly child friendly...