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Favorite foods: bombay grilled sandwich, nachos, falafel, baba ganoush, indian food, ice cream, fruit tarts, pumpkin foods

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The Ten Most Recent Comments By traderjanki

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Trail of Crumbs'

bananas
ice cream
cinnamon swirl bread

traderjanki at 8:12AM on 02/23/08

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Boston vs. New York Food Super Bowl: Breaking It Down Food by Food

papa ginos! a pizza chain that is TOTALLY awesome. papa ginos is the best boston pizza, ok- it's not gourmet but it tastes GREAT. I also like sweet tomatoes and the upper crust...for more upscale pizza moods.

ice cream: toscaninis is my favorite, but i also like christina's quite a bit. herrell's is ok. not a huge fan of emack.

traderjanki at 6:19PM on 01/24/08

From Talk

Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

chimmichuri rice,
thai gyoza dumplings
corn chips with flax seeds
truffle cheese
pesto tortellini bowl
maple and brown sugar oatmeal
peanut satay noodles
winter blend coffee
5 layer mexican dip

traderjanki at 5:26PM on 01/14/08

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Cook the Book: 'Techniques of Healthy Cooking'

lentil salad with olive oil, lemon, and any number of veggies- avocado, roasted red pepper, onions, tomatoes...

traderjanki at 5:23PM on 01/14/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without'

channa masala! with raw red onions and green chiles on the side. mmmmm!

traderjanki at 9:48AM on 01/08/08

From Talk

Most worthwhile lapse in good judgment?

streetfood in india- roadside dosas, grilled sandwiches, or chaat- pav bhaji, pani puri. all this food tastes so much better from the road but you're almost guaranteed a case of "dehli belly."

traderjanki at 5:04AM on 01/04/08

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The Jewish-Chinese Fusion Question

I wish Indians were more a part of the Jew-Chinese xmas celebrations- south indian food is kosher, and most vegetarian indian food without cream and paneer is also kosher. actually, in nyc this year, it looks like the Jews and Chinese will be celebrating with the Indians at this cool thing:
http://flavorpill.com/newyork/events/2007/12/24/jdub-records-presents-jewltide-5-feat-dj-rekha
free chinese food, wet hot american summer, and bhangra music. I wish I could be there to join as an Indian Hindu who never has anything to do on Xmas.

traderjanki at 9:47PM on 12/22/07

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Photo of the Day: My First Gingerbread House

those pink chewy candies look so yummy

traderjanki at 9:35PM on 12/22/07

From Serious Eats: New York

Best Bakeries in New York City

I think Cousin John's in Park Slope has excellent brioche and pecan danishes.
and Le Petit Prince in Astoria had excellent everything- croissants, cookies, fruit tarts, coffee...

traderjanki at 8:36AM on 11/04/07

From Eating Out

Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in L.A., N.Y., and Everywhere: Where's Your Favorite?

i know this isn't pure grilled cheese- but the bombay version of grilled cheese also includes spicy cilantro chutney slathered onto the inside slices of bread, and boiled potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, green pepper, chaat masala and mountains of cheese all grilled inside the sandwich. it is truly amazing.

traderjanki at 10:39AM on 10/27/07

Responses to Comments by traderjanki

From Serious Eats: New York

Best Bakeries in New York City

Ed - email me at rozettj@aol.com so we can talk about this privately. i have some reservations. i will tell you more and why.

John

john r at 11:18PM on 07/20/08

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Best Bakeries in New York City

Wow, that's an amazing story, John. Would you consider posting the recipes on Serious Eats? Maybe we can find a pastry chef who will test the recipes.
I would love to work with you on getting these recipes on Serious Eats.

Ed Levine at 4:04PM on 07/19/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Best Bakeries in New York City

Mrs. Herbst's did not close because the ethnic enclave was disappearing. It close because the 3rd generation had moved on (for example, one is a physician in L.A.) and because the land had become so valuable that it was inevitable that it would be sold. But what a fabulous bakery it was. I have a loose-leaf binder with ALL of the Herbst recipes (including non-bakery food items). Long story - but my grandmpother and the original Mrs Herbst were friends in Hungary and came here at the same time. And my non-Hungarian wife can make a pretty good Dobos Torte and palascinta.

john r at 3:34PM on 07/19/08

From Talk

Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

They have cheap brie and those 100 calorie chocolate bars. Also, the dried fruit and veggie chips. Oh! There's also almond milk, trail mix, spinach pies when I'm too lazy to make my own...

fritesandfries at 12:16AM on 07/01/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Best Bakeries in New York City

I actually disagree with the bad reviews of Black Hound. I got excellent service - all the people working were fantastic and very attentive, and gave my friends and I free samples to try. I didn't really like the cakes though. I don't like sweet cakes too much, but theres could have done with a bit more

csunkim at 1:04AM on 06/17/08

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Trail of Crumbs'

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