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Any food you could eat daily til' you kick the bucket?!

All I could live on would be a bowl of basmati rice, add in yogurt, and a big dollop of chutney. I'll be set for life.

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Foodie Vacation

Try for the Southern part of India, such as Kerala. Totally different experience from what you would imagine India to be like.

If that's too expensive, I second Lisbon. It's my favorite European city. Ginja and roasted chicken from Bon Jardim is my ultimate last meal.

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What's your favorite food when drunk?

53rd and 6th Halal cart! Best drunk food in the world!

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From Talk

Any food you could eat daily til' you kick the bucket?!

All I could live on would be a bowl of basmati rice, add in yogurt, and a big dollop of chutney. I'll be set for life.

From Talk

Foodie Vacation

Try for the Southern part of India, such as Kerala. Totally different experience from what you would imagine India to be like.

If that's too expensive, I second Lisbon. It's my favorite European city. Ginja and roasted chicken from Bon Jardim is my ultimate last meal.

From Talk

What's your favorite food when drunk?

53rd and 6th Halal cart! Best drunk food in the world!

From Talk

Montreal - L'Express ou Garde Manger?

L'Express has one of the best fries I ever had, and the mayo sauce they serve is out of this world.

Kithchen Galerie has two amazing things about it: 1) The chefs/waiters/sommeliers. The small team does everything and are very friendly and helpful. They really make sure you enjoy your time there. 2) Using local ingredients from teh nearby market. That way, the menu changes daily and you get the freshest ingredients.

I'd start with L'Express as my first restaurant I go to in Montreal for a nice lunch. Then for dinner, head to Kitchen Galerie.

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'

Tomato paste sandwiches! Plus, I make a quick sauce with a can of tomato paste and frozen veggies, maybe some ground turkey, and have it over salad greens or rice.

I also like to add canned sardines to chick peas, dice up onions, add in salt, pepper, chili flakes, top with olive oil. One of the most simplest, tastiest meals I've ever made.

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Montreal! Where to eat?

Kitchen Gallery by the main Market. It's run by 2 chefs who do all the cooking, waiting, etc. The menu changes daily, based on what they find at the market. Also, I highly reccomend Pinxto, probably one of the best tapas restaurants I have ever been to. Anywhere. Boris Bistro near Old Towne has a great al fresco dining area. Best fries were had at L'Express, a classic French bistro.

From Serious Eats

Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Masters' Episode 9

Who would have thought that the Michael C. from his Food Network show was the same person shown on Top Chef. By watching his Food Network show, I thought he'd be the nicest guy around.

Also, the moment when Kelly asked teh chefs to eliminate one chef from their team was stupid. They did it to cause drama, but then they didn't show anyone's reactions from being cut! WTH??? There was no drama!

I do want to make a trip to Chitown now just to go to Rick's restuarants.

From Talk

The Best Thing I ever Ate ...

I went to Lisbon last year and had the best chicken @ BonJardim restaurant. It's roasted on a spit fire, and its served with a hot chilli oil called piri-piri. Amazing. The chicken was so juicy, the skin was very crispy, and to have it with a cold glass of Super Bock beer, nothing in this world is better.

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What to do with paneer

Buy indian spice mixes, make a sauce, and add it in. Or fry it in oil and serve with mint chutney.

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Anchovies

Is it a recipe if you eat the anchovy straight from the can?? It's pretty salty, but nonetheless, good eats! And, Omega-3's, so that helps my hear....

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Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer

I am Indian, so my first encounter with Indian food was from the day I was born.

It's funny though, I used to hate paneer and anything with eggplant, but now I love any kind of paneer dish and love stuffed eggplant with potatoes, indian style. For the past few years, I've been getting into Gujrati cuisine as well, due to my sister-in-law's parents. There's some great sweet/spicy flavors in that region of India.

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Win Tickets to an NYC Advance Screening of 'Julie and Julia'

The cookbook of life is what has inspired me. I don't usually refer to cookbooks. I'll make up dishes as I go. Some with success and others end up unsuccessful.

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Cooking Classes

Inst. of Culinary Education offers classes to the general public. You'll want to check out their website for price info...

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I eat ______ out of the tin/jar/bottle...

This may sound strange, but I ate tomato paste straight from the can last night. Just added a dash of olive oil. It was pretty tasty.

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Cook the Book: 'The Barcelona Cookbook'

This random place in Barcelona, with the meanest customers and wait staff, had the best patatas bravas I ever ate.

It was worth the taxi ride and getting lost just to have those hot, crispy, potatoes. The aioli was unbelievable.

I'm booking a trip right now....

From Talk

what to do this weekend for a solo traveler?

I say start at the top of Central Park or in Harlem and walk your way all the way down the west side then make your way back up via the east side.

On your journey, stop at whatever stores and eateries you find pleasing. Blog about your findings, take pics, and I guarentee you'll have an amazing experience.

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Wine store recommendation?

There's a place right next to the Whole Foods on Houston. It's on Bowery, to the right of the YMCA.

I forget the name though.

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Dear Food Network, Please Stop

Yeah, the lady who won season 3 of TNFNS dissappeared into oblivion. I saw one episode and then nothing. Did she quit? Did the network realize she wasn't that good? I see that they are trying to have Aaron McCargo more in focus and in more shows, but I could see him fading too.


If FN produced more shows of Good Eats, Barefoot, and Everyday Italian, we'd be in a better place. Though Throwdown is a fun show.

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What's not-to-miss in Italy?

In Rome, you must head to the Campo D'Fiori market in the morning/early afternoon. Pick up some fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and cheese. And then head to the Campo Fiori bakery right on the perimeter of the market. It's easy to spot because it simply says in huge letters on the bldg, "Campo Fiori". Have the focaccia bread, either plain or with the toppings they have at the time. This was simply the best bread I've ever eaten. It was reviewed on this site so check it out! Much better than any pizza I've ever eaten.

Also, head to Cafe St. Eustachio near the Pantheon for a wonderful espresso and/or cappacino. Try the Gran Cafe version. You won't have anything better.


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I'm logged in but cannot post?

I just had to re-login and it worked normally

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Serious Grape: ZEST, a Simple Mnemonic for Choosing Cookout Wines

One of the most refreshing wines for the summer is Portugals Vinho Verde's. Light, crisp, a lil fizzy. Served cold, there's nothing better. And they are bargain buys, too.

From Talk

Food stops on the way to/from Six Flags NJ?

If you want to have one of the best pizzas in America, head to Delorenzo's in Robbinsville. Its off of exit 5 on 175 I believe. Check their website.

You can also head to New Brunswick off the Turnpike and walk around George St. So many options available there.

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Alan Richman Names Top 25 Pizzas in the U.S.

No DeLorenzo's in Trenton/Robbinsville??? Did he even eat there?

From Talk

Making Indian Butter Chicken....what goes with it?

I'd reccomend getting papaddam for an appetizer and serve with Indian chutneys. All this can be bought from any Indian market. Also, cut up cucumbers and carrots and serve with mint raita.

Since Butter Chicken is heavy you can roast any veggies you like and sprinkle with garam masala for a nice accompaniment to the meal.

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

Phelps Insignia...preferably cellared ten years.

Second choice: Spencer Roloson "La Herradura" Syrah.

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Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

I love the organic wines at Madonna in Carneros. They make a great moscato

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Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

That's such a hard question! Lately, I have been enjoying wines from Bedrock Wine Co.

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Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

Vincent Arroyo Winery's Petite Sirah- This is a very small vinery in Napa, and their wines are sold on a waiting-list basis; you cannot find their wines at any restaurant or store. I am lucky that I purchased a couple bottle when I visited them

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Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

got addicted to Hitching Post wines when Sideways screened in the New York Film Festival ~ the winery provided the libations for both the press & public screenings

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The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - I'm a sucker for a wine that tastes as good as its [fabulous] label suggests.

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About: Food!

Favorite foods: Everything. Though I have a deep love for all things rice, hold the peas.

Last bite on earth: Chicken pirri pirri from Portugal with a big hunk of bleu cheese and a bowl of my mom's rajma chawal.