and condiments involved. We also have a small garden and she has been involved in planting and picking since she was a puplet. She also “helps” cook on occasion, and she can recognize a lot of herbs by smell or taste....

yourself a lot of pain. Any way, I understand/appreciate the spirit and intelligent conversation (or I wouldn’t be here) but what old Italian or Chinese woman who can spot or smell quality produce at 50 paces is going use...

'm assuming you are legally dressed and don’t smell funny. (Since we had the Folsom St Fair this weekend, being legally dressed isn’t a given) I remember, in particular, a night at Aquerello where a young couple was in...

of herbs. Squash, cucumbers, stone fruit. And the tomatoes—oh, my God, the tomatoes—yes, the heirloom varieties cost more than the supermarket softballs, but they taste and smell like real tomatoes. And even the...

, but interesting dish with a nice presentation (comes to the table in a decorated clay pot which is opened in front of you still sizzling, expunging its wonderful smells). The chicken was maybe a little dry — an...

box and food and water. Fend off your SO’s amorous advances ("mmmm, you smell so good, rawr!"). Don’t get out of your rhythm.

which smelled like what), was extraordinarily unusual. It’s entirely possible that I picked up a bottle of TdT that was indifferent and managed to try blends of the other grapes that happened to all be to my liking, but the...

I was holding my breath afraid that Tre would be sent home!!!! Over smoked potato is one thing but scented candles??? I would have walked out of that place the second I smelled it. The Garage team looked so happy by the do over...

I absolutely deplore and fear hard-boiled eggs. This phobia dates back to a childhood experience that is too lengthy and boring to discuss but the bottom line is they engage me in a gage reflex if I see or smell a hard-boiled...

I guess I got ahead of my self.... while it smelled great... the lamb sucked as well as the guiso of garbanzos & carrots... will have to try again once the dissappointment wears of.

perfection ranging from stuffed squid to pasta with white truffles. Incredibly reasonable pricing and a lovely wine list of local favorites. I was particularly impressed that the waiter, a young man of about 25 who spoke good...

and appreciate. There is always that modicum of doubt during the cooking process of “am I doing this right” or “did I f**k up and have to start over?” while I am not a beginner cook, I never had that doubt...

soft. That alone is something of an accomplishment, and I mean that in all sincerity. And there was a lot of seafood, not just a stingy piece here and there. The pizza crust was thin, crispy, and light, the basil so fresh you...

chowhoud education, and horrible at others (seeing / smelling rather offputting / discusting concoctions e.g. cheesy rice, Kraft Dinner with hamburger meat, etc ). So one of my favourite things was what friends and I called...

to the smell of my father-in-law cooking a huge Christmas morning breakfast of longsilog! Somehow, I made room for it all!