CalgaryHound's Profile
Rivella, whey-based soft drink
Anyone know where I might be able to buy the Swiss-made drink Rivella in Calgary?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivella
Poutine Crawl - YYC
God that sounds good! Porcini Truffle Poutine. I don't know if gluttony gets any better than this!
Conch in Calgary supermarkets
Thanks folks. I put a call into Boyd's and he's going to check if any suppliers in town has any for me. Hope so...I'm *really* craving ceviche de caracol del mar!
Conch in Calgary supermarkets
I've never seen conch available in any supermarkets here in Calgary. But I've never specifically looked for it either. I surmise that I'm not going to find it at Safeway or Co-op, but has anyone seen it other places? T&T perhaps?
Hummus in Calgary
Why would anyone want to buy hummus when it's SO easy to make, so affordable, and can be done with endless varieties.
Incidentally, has anyone ever reverse engineered Tribe brand "Mediterranean Spice" hummus? I'd love to be able to make that stuff.
YYC - Dried lemon zest?
Is there somewhere I can buy dried lemon zest? I've looked around but don't know if there is such a thing.
Fiddlehead greens in Calgary?
Whoops! I searched, but that didn't come up. Thanks for the redirection.
Fiddlehead greens in Calgary?
Anyone know where I might be able to pick up fiddleheads, either fresh or frozen?
Guasacaca in Calgary?
Dear brilliant Chowhounders: My sister made several batches of hummus, one with what she called guasacaca. She instructed me that this is the spice she put into it, and that she bought it at a Brazilian store--but in Edmonton. However, Googling that word suggests to me that this is actually an avocado salsa. Is there such a thing as guasacaca spice? Or mix? Or something? Can this be found somewhere in Calgary?
New chef at Blowfish, still rockin' (Cgy)
This wouldn't be Gemma, the Korean lady that owned "Gemma's Kitchen" on 16th Ave about 14th Street NW, would it?
Reducing stock (and I'm not talking economics)
Is there any effective way to concentrate the stock?
Reducing stock (and I'm not talking economics)
I'm making stock from the turkey carcass from Christmas. Once I'm done with the carcass, can I reduce the stock by keeping it on the burner for a couple of hours so as to take up less room in the freezer?
What is the purpose of flambé?
Of course, the answer I have heard is, "to burn off the alcohol." Why is this a good thing?
Birthday Cake - Edmonton or Calgary
Thirding Cakeworks. Got one for my Mom's 75th for about 50 people. Nuthin was left!
Bought canned eel...now what?
Definitely more dry and solid texture. I could definitely see it with crackers. I don't know what pilot bread is, but you can bet I'm going now to google it!
Bought canned eel...now what?
Whenever I go to the Asian supermarket, I try to bring home something I have no idea what to do with. I'll eat anything once.
Brined duck eggs were a dismal failure!!
Bought canned eel...now what?
Did this. Kinda. I like cabbage lightly sauteed in butter, then sour cream and ground pepper stirred in. Lightly fried some onion and celery first, then did this, and topped it with my eel. Interesting! I'd eat it again. I'd like to try some of the other flavors of canned eel.
Bought canned eel...now what?
I was at an Asian supermarket and saw canned "Roast Eel (black pepper)". How could I not buy it.
Now what can I do with it? I don't really make sushi. Can I use it on crackers? In a sandwich, like sardines? What the heck can I do with this stuff?
Great restaurants on International Ave (17 Ave SE) in Calgary?
Mekong! (2818 17 Ave SE)
Two words: Goat Pho
Kopiko coffee candy in Calgary
I used to buy this at Balogh Deli at the Westbrook Mall. Balogh has since moved (or shut down entirely?) and I don't know where to buy it.
Anyone know if Balogh is still around somewhere and/or if there's somewhere else I can buy Kopiko?
Wings in Calgary
I venture to a few locales for wings.
Limerick's on Macleod Tr has 17¢ wings on Mondays and are tasty. Shillelagh's on Sirocco Dr has 19¢ wings on Wednesdays, and have some great and unique flavours including a fantastic parmesan. I'll second the vote for Regal Beagle's salt n pepper wings. That said, they're breaded and I prefer mine au naturale.
