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Costa Rican Food
I spend a most lovely vacation in costa. Def hit the Central Market, and go to the Ceviche stands- best cheapest and most authentic. the Central Market was my favorite part of San Jose. Comida Tipicos is incredible- you will be come addicted to gallo pinto.
Tamarindo has many lovely restaurants, with fish right off the boat
In san jose, there is a great restaurant near the folk art open market I will have to check my notes at home and post again. Every thing is just so fresh- be sure to try as many bebidas (fruit shakes) as you can- my favorite ended up being papaya w/milk.. man i want to go back.
Creole/cajun in NYC?
Delta Grill on 48 and 9th is my favorite in the city, but also love Great Jones but find them less consistent.
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Kielbasa in NYC?
The meat market on manhattan and greenpoint is phenom, and always crowded to the kills. recommend the blood sausage there too.
Costa Rican Food
I spend a most lovely vacation in costa. Def hit the Central Market, and go to the Ceviche stands- best cheapest and most authentic. the Central Market was my favorite part of San Jose. Comida Tipicos is incredible- you will be come addicted to gallo pinto.
Tamarindo has many lovely restaurants, with fish right off the boat
In san jose, there is a great restaurant near the folk art open market I will have to check my notes at home and post again. Every thing is just so fresh- be sure to try as many bebidas (fruit shakes) as you can- my favorite ended up being papaya w/milk.. man i want to go back.
Creole/cajun in NYC?
Delta Grill on 48 and 9th is my favorite in the city, but also love Great Jones but find them less consistent.
Need a great Italian restaurant in Brooklyn
I second Fiore- tasty, and quite reasonable.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Soyrizo Empanandas with black olives, potato and hard boiled egg cubes, drained muir glen fire roasted tomato and chilis, onion and black beans. So tasty, and can be eatern on the run!
Specialty Mexican Market in NYC?
Manhattan Ave in between Huron and Green
Specialty Mexican Market in NYC?
There is a great little market on manhattan ave in greenpoint- not mexican per se, (I think more El Salvadorian) but they have achiote, good queso fresco, a myriad of dried peppers- plus great prices on staple produce such as tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onions, cactus, etc.
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
I have had to walk out of the Union Square TJ's the last two times I attempted to go; it is just not a possible task to even navigate the isles, much less wait out the line. And i am jonesing. I am going to attempt the brooklyn store (I live in BK, but it is easier to just take the L) this weekend. Love the place, but you really need infinite patience to deal with the Union Square store.
Fast-Food Oatmeal: The Good, the Bland, and the Goopy
Trader joes frozen- or go the route of making a big batch and freezing in individual servings (just press it down into your palm to make it a disk) easy to prepare and much better than instant.
Polish Food in Greenpoint, Brooklyn?
Whatever the place is called on the river side of greenpoint ave after manhattan passed the catering/dance hall. So Best.
Liberté Yogurt: My Holy Grail of Dairy Products
The Plum walnut... best yogurt I have ever tasted.
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
I concur, she makes me cringe and offers nothing of substance
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Rib eye, black and blue
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brussels with bacon
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Sweet potatoes mashed with goat cheese and truffle oil.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
Well, quite honestly- Fairway.. Perfect mix of great and varied produce, quality meats, cheeses, great seafood- good spice selection.. olive bar. It is what whole foods should aspire to.
Summer seafood in New York!
None in NYC that I know of, but a great cheap seafood place on LI- SouthShore Fish & Clams is known for their awesome twin lobster platters (21.95) and great half shells, etc.. def the fries/beer environment, but seriously good and simply prepared seafood.
Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'
Chimmichurri... yum
Cook the Book: Wine Bar Food
Uni, butter poached lobster, or monkfish liver.
Liberté Yogurt: My Holy Grail of Dairy Products
having tried different liberte flavors- I have something slightly blasphemous to add: I might prefer Liberte's yogurt over most ice creams.
Fast-Food Oatmeal: The Good, the Bland, and the Goopy
the coupon expired in January...darnit.
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
Hahaha, this proves that people will never accept Asian Americans anywhere. You can be beautiful, or intelligent, or talented and be the most amazing person in the world but if you're Asian.... You get an instant REJECTION stamped on your forehead by insecure, narrow minded, shallow, over assuming, bigoted, people. But nah, if you're white, and blonde and have fake boobs people will accept you EVERYWHERE even IF you're an absolute airhead and possess the IQ of a fruit fly. MAN! You've gotta love how racist the entertainment is huh?! We have made SO much progress in the equality and equal treatment section!!
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
Is the Pomegranate Glaze really discontinued? My mom tried to buy it in Atlanta but they didn't have it. Can it be found elsewhere???
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
Kelly Choi looks like a grotesque gargoyle and sounds like a fishwife. Padma is beautiful and elegant. There is no comparison.
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
My biggest pet peeve is that Kelly Choi always seems to have a slightly disgusted look on her face when she eats or even talks about the foods. Her mouth turns down and she wrinkles her upper lip and nose. It's hard to describe, but make a disgusted face, look in the mirror, and think of Kelly Choi.
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
My top 5:
Chicken egg rolls
Frozen Naan
All of the curry sauces are amazing
Peanut butter pretzels
Booze, especially the Hofbrau
After reading this, I need to try that pumpkin butter.
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
To the Columbia Mo crowd, I am the one who drove 100 miles to St. Louis to get the Blackberry Tea! Columbia is now so large, we could support a TJs if they would put one there!
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
I drove 100 miles to the closest Trader Joes to me just to purchase their Blackberry Infusion tea and they NO LONGER CARRY IT!!!!!!!!!!! I could have cried. I am in love with that tea. They told me to try World Market and I found some Blackberry Sage green tea (for 3x the cost of Trader Joes teas) and it was weak and not comparable at all Could someone please tell me where I can find that luscious tea???? Many thanks!
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
personally, I gotta vote yes for diversity on tv
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
Well, just to chime in here, I have to say that I simply love Kelly Choi. I am not Korean, but I think it's great to have more nationally diverse personalities in the entertainment field. And at least she's out there trying. That's a lot more than I can say for a lot of other people. Way to go Kelly !
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
I agree completely with Allen B re: Padma. Unfortunately, Kelly Choi appears to be an even more annoying version of the model-host-critic. And HeartofGlass has highlighted another peeve: anyone who uses the word "yummy" when speaking to anyone over the age of five, let alone a TV audience.
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
To all the people saying this show will suck because of her... does regular Top Chef suck because of Padma? Because I find her absolutely annoying and feel like she adds nothing to the show but she doesn't stop me from watching TC.
Kielbasa in NYC?
Baczynsky butcher on 9th and 2nd...that place is kick ass for kielbasa and all your butcher needs!
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
you guys are all so childish and insecure...it's about the chefs and the FOOD anyway!
give da girl a chance too
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
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Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
That's a difficult question, because I would say it depends on the fish and depends on the mood. Really fresh, flavorful fish would be beautiful as sashimi or perhaps ceviche. Salmon, tuna, and swordfish are excellent girlled, both in terms of flavour and texture. I do like roasted salmon, though. Often I will roast it with just some butter, salt, and pepper, but I also like to roast whole salmon stuffed with fennel and orange. More delicate fish, like sea bass or trout, are better steamed or pan-fried in butter and served with a splash of lemon juice.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
shrimp cockail, lobster with butter
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Chinese-style Steamed Fish
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Mahi-Mahi with a macadamia and panko crust - served on a coconut milk reduction with a Thai garlic/chili paste.
For a little bit fresher and healthier taste, halibut steamed in parchment paper along with some lemon slices, rosemary sprig, white wine and asparagus.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
I love to eat seafood that's deep fried.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Broiled with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. If I'm feeling like a little spice, I go for the blackened seasoning as well.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
broiled with olive oil or lemon
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
I like the person above who said with old salt seasoning. I also use lemon wedges and garlic butter. I love seafood
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Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
I am a big fan of boiling shellfish with Old Bay Seasoning. It's old school but it is so good!
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The meat market on manhattan and greenpoint is phenom, and always crowded to the kills. recommend the blood sausage there too.