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Spritz Cookies
I inherited my mom's twist-type cookie press from the 1950's. She--and now I--have had great success by using margarine, keeping the dough at room temperature, and using an ungreased cookie sheet.
Restaurant to impress an eighteen year old?
I just put the question to my 21-year-old Bruin, and his immediate answer was "Korean BBQ."
ISO Flaxseed Meal
I'm up in the Bay area, but I get Bob's Red Mill brand at Trader Joe's.
Discontinued at Trader Joe's (started 6/19/2011) [old]
Yes I remember that bread! ( I'm in California and I know that bread products vary regionally.). I think it was made by the same people that made my very, very favorite honey whole wheat with poppy seeds that is also no longer around.
Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2011 [Old]
I like their new bran flakes. They're thicker and sturdier than some, so don't go soggy as quickly.
"Only in Canada" food items: add to the list
We always bring back a big box of Red River Cereal when we visit.
A delicious buffet -- oxymoron or possible?
Griswald's in Claremont? I have fond memories of it back in the late 60's or early 70's
Childhood favorite sandwich
Bacon and apple jelly on white bread. Don't know where Mom got the idea, but she gave 'em to us all the time.
disgusting, I know, but.....I need a jello "salad" recipe....
My family normally would never eat Jello salad, but this one is a Thanksgiving tradition:
2 packages red Jello (any)
2 . boiling water
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 can crushed pineapple
Optional:
Chopped apple
Chopped walnuts
Sliced celery
Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce. Refrigerate just until it starts to thicken, then add pineapple (and other things, if desired) then put back in fridge.
Can I substitute honey for molasses?
I've occasionally had recipes that called for either molasses or honey, but I didn't want their flavor. I've successfully used Karo.
potato pancakes
When I was growing up in the '50s my mother (a Nebraska farm girl) frequently made potato patties from leftover mashed potatoes (She'd make extra on purpose). She just mixed a couple eggs in with the mashed potatoes and cooked 3" patties on an oil-coated griddle. We ate them as a dinner side dish with butter and jam
Where can I buy Shark brand sriracha sauce in bay area?
Both! Actually, two of each. My UCLA son was also interested, and we'll take one of each to him when we visit next month. Husband and I did a taste test of both the new ones plus our standard rooster brand last night. The rooster is the hottest, with Uncle Chen's being second in heat. The Uncle Chen's seemed to have an almost smoky flavor, which my husband loved. My favorite was the Shark, which was the mildest and was sweeter than the other two.
Where can I buy Shark brand sriracha sauce in bay area?
Inspired by this thread, I went searching for Shark and Uncle Chen today in the South Bay. I found both at the Lion Supermarket on Saratoga, just north of 280. (471 Saratoga Ave., San Jose)
College dorm cafeteria food -- which ones are the best?
Our son is now a junior at UCLA. He's in an apartment this year, but spent the previous two years in a dorm. He was very happy with the food in general, and rotated among the various dining commons to take advantage of each one's specialties. He also occasionally visited the various fast food places on "the hill" that were included in the dining plan, eating Mexican, Asian, and Italian offerings. I ate in the commons several times and was impressed with the many healthy choices that were available, though one could certainly put on the famous "freshman 15" by making the wrong choices. UCLA seems to compare quite favorably with other schools that I've heard about.
Ice cream container size question
We eat a lot of cereal at our house...and those boxes certainly contain less than they used to.
Beater blade or side swipe for kitchenaid mixer?
We too have a side swipe, and have been very satisfied with it!!
food trucks near UCLA
http://www.today.ucla.edu/portal/ut/the-lunch-truck-menu-board-153420.aspx
What discontinued products do you miss?
Oh yes!!! Was it available nationwide, or just in SoCal?
Any "must get" food items that can travel back to States?
My British husband always brings back large quantities of Cadbury's chocolate bars, claiming that the authentic British ones are FAR superior to those made in the U.S. I'm partial to the cheap grocery store cookies...things like digestives and rich tea. Yes, you can find them in the U.S, but at great cost compared to in England...and they have more variety than you can find here.
OZ - Cairns, Sydney and NZ - Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland - Suggestions?
We're Californians (son is a Bruin) who have traveled to Australia and New Zealand several times in recent years. Our favorite on-the-road lunch is to drive into any small town, find Main Street and then look for a local, non-chain bakery. Chances are they'll have a variety of homemade meat pies that are yummy.
What to do with Cheerios
Cheerios treats are even better than Rice Krispie treats. Use the standard recipe with marshmallows and butter.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries to open in Pleasant Hill! (Any other in Bay Area?)
We recently noticed a "coming soon" sign on a storefront in the newish shopping center in San Jose known as The Plant (on Curtner east of 87)
What is this utensil?
This brings back a vague memory from my childhood in the 50's. If I'm recalling correctly, it's a tool to make drop cookies. You squeeze the handle together, scoop up some dough, and then release the handle to push the dough off onto the cookie sheet.
Children's Books that Feature Food
How My Parents Learned to Eat by Ina Friedman. Lower elementary level. A girl tells how her American sailor father and her Japanese mother met, and learned to appreciate each others food and culture
Need place for early morning breakfast on Saturday near UCLA
I'm afraid you're a little out of touch. No, school isn't out. They're all still in bed at that time on a Saturday morning.
Signed, A mother
where can i find Sport Ritter White Chocolate with Hazelnuts??
Spotted them today at Fry's Electronics on Arques in Sunnyvale(!!!)
Diddy Riese: Thumbs up or thumbs down?
Park??? These are UCLA students who've walked there. Look for my son in line....
Cuisinart DLC7
I too have an old one. As it's aged I've found that both the lid twist and the bowl twist have to be really hard!
