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I love going to any of the Korean spots just south of Macy's at 34th.

There was an Indian restaurant that I knew of growing up in northeastern Indiana but never had the chance to try, perhaps out of some sort of fear. It wasn't until I had moved to New York that I had my first taste of Indian cuisine. We lived in Jackson Heights Queens which had a wonderful mix of Indian, Pakistani, Argentinean, Bolivian, Columbian...residents. Jackson Diner is the well known go-to place for a terrific Indian buffet. I loved it that first time. Now, a couple of times every year I get that craving.

White Castle was a regular stop for my family when we lived in Indianapolis in the 1970's. Once we moved north of Fort Wayne, White Castle was only available on the occassional trip back to Indy. It was always a treat we looked forward to.
Fast forward to 1998 when I moved to New York City. There was a White Castle in Jackson Heights not too far away from our apartment. I thought I would be in Heaven. I made my order and was disgusted to find that there was catsup on every burger. In the midwest a White Castle burger consists of a beef patty cooked on a griddle with minced onions placed on a steamed bun with one or two pickle slices. After a couple of visits to various Castles in the New York/ New Jersey metro area I found out that catsup is automatically put on every burger. It ruins the whole thing! All you basically taste is the catsup.
So if you live in New York do yourself a favor & ask for your White Castles to be without catsup.

Orrechiette with broccoli rabe, white beans, and sausage.

come on! Can't we just be happy that they are going to plant a garden. We all have foods we could do without. President Obama doesn't have to like beets and he doesn't need to hear from anyone on why he should plant them in his garden. Have a nice day and pass it on to others!

Spanno, did you not read the article? The whole point of the story is that the writer doesn't know what a shamrock shake is because she lives in New York City and you can not find shamrock shakes in New York City.

I'm craving mashed potatoes at the moment as I sneeze my head off.

grilled fish with lemon

shaved ham, homemade hot/sweet mustard, pimento spread all on brown bread.

To just get back into the kitchen. I did make a large amount of different Christmas cookies but I had been lazy with the meals. Its not only cheaper to eat at home but also more healthy. Happy New Year to all foodies!

Shaved ham on whole wheat with spicy homemade sweet/hot mustard and pimento spread.

bloody mary.