Mmm bouilibaisse and lamb stew sound fantastic! I've not made either before.

5. That's my favorite recipe!
8. Rice pudding I would not have thought of, that sounds amazing.

Mmm while I wait, maybe I will just open one.. or two.

Hello!

Just back from Barcelona, Girona, Favignana, and Ortigia and brought back lots of treasures, many based on chowhound threads and would love to know the best ways to enjoy them! The list:

Canned cockles, sardines, anchovy, and white asparagus
Bottarga
Hot, smoked, and sweet paprika - what to do with each??
Saffron
Ventresca tuna
Tuna carpaccio ( dried tuna??)
Saffron
Bomba rice - what are some of peoples fave paellas?
caciocavallo

Name escapes me, but a sloe and anise liquer for any cocktail minded.

Would love to hear suggestions!

Thanks :)

Good ideas, not sure how well they would function as appetizers though.

Tomatoes and goat cheese sounds simple and fantastic! I have been wanting to try a brussel slaw - adding apples is a really good idea.

I LOVE the pancake idea! For the sprouts, what kind of glaze? Would you halve them or leave them whole?

That sounds lovely!

Bonus points, I also bought a can of batter blaster pancake mix and like the idea of some sort of pancake based app..

I am looking for fun appetizer ideas halloween themed or not using my costco/csa overabundance. I don't mind buying more ingredients, but I don't want to see anything go to waste!

I have:

1 lb spinach
1 bunch chard
1lb asparagus
6 roma tomatoes
1 lb brussel sprout
2 bunches celery
8 radishes
6 apples
4 pears
6 kiwi

Also kicking around:
wedge blue cheese
log goat cheese
2 lb chicken spicy italian sausage
eggs

Would love any ideas!

Hmmm Whole Foods didn't have whole milk.

Awesome! That looks like exactly what I want!

I just bought a book on making cheese at home and am ready to go! I am looking for the best pasteurized, non-homogenized milks and creams. What brands (store/market) would you recommend and where to buy? On another level any tips on getting FRESH milk?

Any suggestions would be great!

I am in North Beach, and would prefer not to cross a bridge, but it can be arranged.