What do bakeries use to glaze tarts to keep the fruit from browning in the open air? I know on a berry tart I can use a jam-like substance, but I really want an option that’s not reddish. What is it? I know Italian bakeries... (8 replies, last updated by Fleur February 23, 2006)

Lovers of the classic fifties-style diner should take note of Gypsy’s Shiny Diner in Cary. It looks the part and it tastes the part. I made my first visit this weekend. I can’t give a comprehensive account of the... (2 replies, last updated by rockycat March 6, 2007)

Anyone ever been to the underground, A Razor, A Shiny Knife dinners? I am thinking about attending their 24-hour, 3 multicourse meals and cooking lessons/demos event, but it is a hefty chunk of change (for me), so was looking for... (7 replies, last updated by janethepain June 23, 2009)

inquiring minds want to know.... http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/610584#4579186 (4 replies, last updated by rcspott May 10, 2009)

Thanks to Joea for this rec! Last Saturday morning I spotted this truck on I-5 and noticed that Sunland Produce was painted on the side. I recalled the post by Joea from Valentine’s Day so after a stop at Burbank Costco GF... (0 replies, last updated by sel February 22, 2006)

I was driving up Comm Ave in Brighton today and saw a shiny new sign for Instanbul Cafe up outside of Atara’s old space. (0 replies, last updated by Andy T. August 4, 2003)

Hello, I am new to this forum. Love food, love shiny new cook toys! (2 replies, last updated by LA Buckeye Fan September 1, 2009)

Greetings hounds, Since forever, the only cream cheese brand I’ve ever used has been Philadelphia. Most every other brand I’ve seen has various gums and stabilizers. Those cream cheeses have seemed "shiny" and with a... (1 reply, last updated by sheilal September 24, 2008)

is there a difference between the shiny side and the non-shiny side of aluminum foil? is one particular side supposed to be in contact with the food or does it not matter? thanks! (4 replies, last updated by Cheese Boy September 11, 2006)

Right..I got the rib place sussed, but now am on the look out for a Korean BBq place. Iwent to onein Hong Kn which had a mini grill as opposed to a shiny hot plate. Any one have any ideas? cheers (2 replies, last updated by jasos June 24, 2003)

(love Max’s) - but want to tantilize my taste buds with something more memorable. Any and all suggestions welcome. Cheers, Shiny Girl (1 reply, last updated by farmersdaughter December 3, 2004)

i made a cake last week and wanted a ganache/glaze that i could pour over the cake. i used a recipe with cream, corn syrup and chocolate and it was nice and shiny. however, i noticed that when we cut the cake, the ganache was... (1 reply, last updated by Aaron February 27, 2006)

No paraffin wax. If you want the chocolate shiny and crispy, then you need to temper it. If you don’t care, just melt the chocolate and dip. (1 reply, last updated by chowser October 29, 2009)

-y pumpkin or sweet potato filling. The bread is shiny on top as if egg washed. THANK YOU!!!!! (0 replies, last updated by meldrom December 23, 2008)

It’s a dark, shiny, starchy soup with slivers of ginger, parsley and thin slices of beef marinated and coated with lord knows what ingredients that complement the beef well. I believe it is an Amoy Chinese specialty dish... (0 replies, last updated by poggibonzzi March 16, 2008)