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Behind the Scenes at the Graeter's Ice Cream Factory

Although I haven't had it for 15+ years, I still vividly remember the extraordinary choco choco chip. Those chips are the best, and slideshow shows how and why.

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Have You Ever Had Airline Food You Actually Liked?

I'm spoiled by alot of international b-class travel & I've had some fabulous meals in the air over the years. Thai economy is quite good. Cathay & Singapore are especially good in b-class+. Not impressed with JAL B class. Emirates b-class has wonderful food and drink. I've even had some good experiences on the unlikely United - first class in and out of Australia - caviar, Dom P, real prime rib being carved to order! In domestic first they used to serve a bruleed french toast that was heavenly. There was even a wonderful afternoon tea service in United First between London and NY. Sadly, I suspect that is now all in the past. In these times I suggest with sticking to top tier Asian carriers for the best experiences.

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From Sweets

Behind the Scenes at the Graeter's Ice Cream Factory

Although I haven't had it for 15+ years, I still vividly remember the extraordinary choco choco chip. Those chips are the best, and slideshow shows how and why.

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Have You Ever Had Airline Food You Actually Liked?

I'm spoiled by alot of international b-class travel & I've had some fabulous meals in the air over the years. Thai economy is quite good. Cathay & Singapore are especially good in b-class+. Not impressed with JAL B class. Emirates b-class has wonderful food and drink. I've even had some good experiences on the unlikely United - first class in and out of Australia - caviar, Dom P, real prime rib being carved to order! In domestic first they used to serve a bruleed french toast that was heavenly. There was even a wonderful afternoon tea service in United First between London and NY. Sadly, I suspect that is now all in the past. In these times I suggest with sticking to top tier Asian carriers for the best experiences.

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You live where?

Hong Kong, but originally from New Jersey

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Exotic Eggs Available at Whole Foods

Here in Hong Kong you can readily buy both quail and duck eggs for fractionally more than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are quite rich and make lovely omelets, while quail eggs are amazing hard boiled - so cute, and with a very delicate taste. They are perfect in various appetisers, as well as deviled.

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Exotic Eggs Available at Whole Foods

Here in Hong Kong you can readily buy both quail and duck eggs for fractionally more than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are quite rich and make lovely omelets, while quail eggs are amazing hard boiled - so cute, and with a very delicate taste. They are perfect in various appetisers, as well as deviled.

From Talk

What to wrap in bacon?

Wrap a small bunch of enoki mushrooms in a half slice of bacon. Enokis are the white, delicate, long and skinny Japanese mushrooms. This is delicious.

From Talk

What do you put in your oatmeal?

Make it with half milk, half water. Add just a small amount of light brown sugar, pinch of salt, Mexican vanilla - or a few drops orange oil - lots of cinnamon, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. De-lish.

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Dinner Tonight: Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups

I've had the original dish here in Hong Kong on numerous occasions - it is delicious - they call it minced pigeon in lettuce cups. I admit I was sceptical, but the first bite proved to be a relevation... mmmm.

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Mark Bittman's Savory Oatmeal with Scallions and Soy Sauce

Here in Hong Kong congee is a local favorite - so much so that you really must be careful when you buy oatmeal at the supermarket... you see, Quaker Oats offers two special savory flavors of instant oatmeal packs here - Chicken & Mushroom and... Anchovy!! No kidding.

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?

Actually love them... and, as Vincci said earlier, here in Hong Kong they are currently also selling ebi burgers - made from shrimps. I've tried one - pretty tasty, like fried shrimp, actually. HK McD's is currently going a bit fish crazy, actually. They have always sold fish sandwiches here for breakfast (a big seller), but recently they have introduced a special big fish breakfast, with scrambled eggs, english muffin and several fish fingers!! You won't be seeing that in the US!

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Snapshots from Asia: Why Are Italian Noodles So Much Pricier than Chinese Ones?

I'm an American and I've lived in Hong Kong nearly 10 years. I discovered these fresh Chinese egg noodles very early on in my wanderings around the markets in town. They are unbelievably cheap, and I have bought many varieties over time to experiment with them. While I have certainly used them to make various Asian noodle recipes, I have found them to be wonderful in Western-style pasta recipes as well. There are two types I especially like using like fresh pasta - a very thin flat noodle similar to, but a bit more delicate than fettucini - and a fine round, long noodle between spaghetti and cappelini. The flat noodles are delicious with a simple fresh tomato and garlic sauce. If you see them in your markets, give them a try.

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