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Seconding the vote for Kalustyan's http://kalustyans.com/

They have an immense selection, and I recommend going in as they have a great variety of spices and other fun things.

@salinabee Grillos! Yes! I tried them on holiday in Boston, got addicted and was so happy to find them in Whole Foods in NYC. So now there is always a tub of Grillos in my fridge.

However, I'm guessing Grillos comes under the boutiquey brands SE were avoiding in this taste test. I'm pretty sure they're only available in the Northeast.

I rarely comment but need to say that this was one of the best food events I have ever been to. All the food was fantastic and I loved the frisbee and reusable glass concept. And the music was great. And there were enough chairs and water and drinks. And not having to pay for each thing was so convenient, it just made the lines faster and so chilled.

I was really nervous as I was bringing people who had no knowledge of Serious Eats, so while I could have forgiven any hiccups, they would have been disappointed. I had nothing to worry about - this was the best introduction to your site that I could hope for!

Big thumbs up!

This makes me even gladder that I bought a ticket today!

When I was a kid I read a book by Paula Danziger - The Pistachio Prescription. The main character would eat pistachios as comfort food and constantly have pink-stained fingers. I (being from Australia) never understood why her fingers were pink, and have always thought that pistachio had some chemical reaction with your skin to turn them pink. Now I understand! They were dyed! Thank you.

In Australia, we have fairy dust for decorating cakes. I guess it's a pretty magical place down here.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Mb99ZOgp3IE/SkSwtXbNQiI/AAAAAAAABd4/EbP9xUzGOfU/s800/Fairy%20Dust%20sprinkles.jpg

Pic is from this blog:
http://myfoodtrail.blogspot.com/2009/06/cream-cheese-frosting-icing.html

I think @Emmi24g is asking how it would be with rosemary. And I, for one, think it would be lovely with rosemary.

Wow, seems big things are ahead, and it's been so exciting to have had had a snippet of things that have happened so far. Thanks for all the stories, and all the best for the ones to come.

Not only is the collection impressive, but your display looks great! Nice sized shelf there.

"You can have the sugar snaps," he appeased.

"I often serve things in pastry," she said tartly.

This is a great piece that got me all nostalgic for my days at university and waiting tables. Life continues to be amazing and there are many more fun experiences to be had - but those times were pretty fun too. Thanks HH.

Shouldn't it be "My Egg Roll and I"?