Anyone read this tale of the author’s sojourn at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris? I’m finding it vastly entertaining. (4 replies, last updated by hungrystudent257 March 8, 2008)

of the chopping there is less onion vapor to make you cry. You're left with a smaller piece (the root) to chop the old way. I also found this method (with pictures and a movie!) on foodtv.com. Click on “Cooking 101”... (35 replies, last updated by jennifer March 31, 2003)

right to me for a cup of brown rice... i’ve never made less than that at a time, so i don’t know if you should decrease for the 1/2 cup. i say make the full cup next time and save the leftovers for fried rice the next... (4 replies, last updated by missfunkysoul May 31, 2007)

I’ll be making a big ol' batch of latkes tomorrow, and that means that I’ll be chopping up onions. What tricks have worked for you to keep you from crying — and what the heck do all those TV chefs do? They never... (41 replies, last updated by scuzzo March 10, 2008)

there with a group of ten having fun and being allowed to take my time. You won’t be rushed at all. You may need to grab someone and just about demand the check, before you can leave. Love the pitchers of chaiparanhas... (2 replies, last updated by amyknyc July 14, 2005)

of accommodations being downtown. river north would be fine. i love graham elliot but i also think it’d be a bit pricey, and all 4 parents ate at avenues so also not new for them. thanks for any tips you send my way (16 replies, last updated by RichInMV July 23, 2008)

I have the same problem. It looks like I am having a breakdown in the middle of cooking. Someone once told me that if you hold an icecube between your teeth as you cut onions it will make you tear less, but I’ve tried that... (29 replies, last updated by SJ February 4, 2005)

Although I’m not a expert in restaurants in Japan, the basements of department stores are really fun to check out. They have ALL kinds of food, already prepared and ready to eat. They also have desserts, baked goods,... (13 replies, last updated by Sushiqueen36 July 20, 2008)

Definitely don’t need to dress up, it’s a very casual atmosphere. It’s a little tough to say how much you'll spend because it depends so much on how much you like to eat and what you order. Most plates range from... (9 replies, last updated by Gardyloo February 17, 2004)

-American, she let me know that anything vindaloo is silly if you're trying to order less spicy food. [Note to self: take friend next time!] This may be helpful for your friend: the waiter said if you're looking to avoid heat,... (5 replies, last updated by FelafelBoy March 16, 2007)

Kathleen & I have been quasi “regulars” at Ideale for years, though less so after our son was born. We have been there many times and never been disappointed. We were always drawn to the place for its authentic... (18 replies, last updated by Peter Yee April 10, 2002)

I am pretty certain that alcohol is the only source of calories in both beer and wine. If that is true, you have to drink more beer to get the same buzz you'd get from less wine, but the total calories would be the same. If I am... (46 replies, last updated by Terence February 27, 2003)

A report on CNBC today said that once ga $3.00/gallon, over 40% of Americans said they plan to drive less. An equal number, mostly from the South and Midwest, said they will be dining out less frequently, as rising costs for fuel... (1 reply, last updated by Servorg May 21, 2008)

I also complained about them a couple of weeks ago. Then it was fine. I think the frequency has a lot to do with how many people are on Chowhound. The more people on Chowhound, the less it will come up for you as it will be... (18 replies, last updated by jen kalb October 23, 2008)

NEWS : I called, and hers what they said : Briffard went to the five as you said, but his second stayed, and now proposes a less expensive menu but a great deal of quality. The service stays the same. And I heard we will be able... (13 replies, last updated by Laidback June 30, 2008)