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To deveined shrimp Or Not To deveined shrimp?
I also subscribe to the size theory. If you can see it and you can cut it without a ton of effort, sure, but don't kill yourself over it.
How to reduce sugar in a baking recipe without wrecking the entire dish? Or, a savoury banana bread recipe?
What about this
http://www.squidoo.com/sweet-cicely
I haven't tried it myself, but when I read about it I was intrigued.
Attieke (the home version)
@greygarious: Thanks, I had been off the site for a while but am glad to read of your experience. I will give it a try - but may simply have to reign in my expectations.
Staub sale at SLT
I just learned of another Staub sale today. 4qt + 4 minis for $130. I own the 5qt but would love the minis.
http://www.surlatable.com/category/cat920424/?om_u=AE8a3N&om_i=_BO6IGzB8e9ZeZ4
Bit of Heaven: Italian Deli in South PHilly: Mancuso & Son
The ricotta might well qualify as a last meal request.
A Chef friend is coming to town, need recommendations!
Agree with Bibou, Sunday a steal - four courses for $45 and you get choices within the courses
Baguette that actually tastes authentic
+3 Artisan Boulanger ... best in town, different than Faragali (French, not Italian) and still better.
Who sells cream puffs that use real whipped cream?
Termini on S. 8th (and in the Reading Terminal Market) sells St. Joseph's day cakes with cream or mascarpone but only once a year, around Lent. Try them when they have them.
Providence Pizza
Will be travelling thru and have two questions:
1) When talking about Providence style pizza, are we NECESSARILY talking about strips or is there something else;
2) where do the locals go?
Thanks!
Recommendation for Indian in South Philly?
IMO, Indian Restaurant is good, not great, and a bit over priced. I would break out of South Philly and hit UCity or the area JUST west of there (like Chaat House, to name but one).
NB: I live in South Philly, lived in Manhattan's Curry Hill for five years and go to UCity for my Indian fix.
Place to eat before Philly Game
Tony Luke's on Oregon will be mobbed but always good. The steaks are well regarded, but I prefer the roast pork with provolone and rabe.
http://www.tonylukes.com
Best udon
Looking for thoughts on who has the best udon. Would like a place with some variety, including curry udon, if possible. Thanks in advance.
Where to buy ... FRESH lemon verbena
Thanks all, will keep you posted.
@gardens4me: I would like to do some container gardening with it but fear the opportunity to do so this year has passed. (You correctly surmised I am in the city, though in South Philly so I have some room).
Where to buy ... FRESH lemon verbena
Looking to make Lemon Verbena Ice Cream but don't know where to get it fresh. If I can get it at one of the markets on Washington Avenue but it goes by another name, please let me know.
Many thanks!
Mint ice cream recipe
OK, I'm back. And fearing the worst. I worked with a nearly identical recipe
http://eaterie.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/fresh-mint-ice-cream/
The only things I changed?
1) wooden spoon, not heatproof spatula
2) I tempered the eggs first (NB: one yolk broke, so more like 4.5 yolks not 5)
My problem? I never got it to coat the spoon. I am more a cook than a baker, but it appeared to me the eggs broke. I am guessing I whisked too hard, too long or with too much heat - though I did not have it on medium, it was closer to low (gas).
I have it in a bain marie at the moment and will finish it out but I sense failure. What should I have done to get a more custard like consistency, to coat the back of the spoon?
Thanks.
Mint ice cream recipe
It's easier for me to purchase 2c cream than 2.5, so I have taken a stab at recalculating the ratios.
Q1 - Am I far off?
Q2 - How may I need to adjust heat and/or steep time?
2c. heavy cream
3/4c. plus2.5 tsp milk
3/4-1c.fresh mint leaves
1c. sugar
4 large yolks
pinch kosher salt
Thanks, this will be my first ever batch ... using a Cuisinart ICE-20 model FWIW
Kombu/Bonito brand recommendations
Looking to make dashi for the first time and wondering if I need to be on the lookout for any specific brands (or any ones to avoid). I live near a host of Vietnamese markets with a wide range of each.
Happy cooking!
Best Bahn Mi?
Sorry to hear of your experience, O continues to be my standby and I was there within the last week. I almost always get the pate version, not the tofu so I can't speak to it but I think they have the best bread and they are fairly priced.
Why can't we get a Wegman's in Philly?
Why no put one in Snyder Plaza or whatever the plaza is that has the SuperFresh along Delaware Avenue (Columbus Blvd.)? Plenty of room there I should think.
Where to get chihuahua cheese?
The Italian Market bodegas I went to all had queso fresco, none had chihuahua and one even looked at me like I was from Mars, so if you have a specific recommendation I will try. In the meantime, I will try the place in RTM, thanks!
Where to buy curry paste in Philadelphia
copied from a book I got from the library (____ Best Vietnamese and Thai Cooking, I believe). This is a green recipe but I don't see why you couldn't use red.
THAI GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN (see below for shrimp)
1.5 c unsw. coconut milk
1 tbsp green curry paste
1 stalk lemongrass, dry outer leaf peeled off, cut in 1" pieces
1 c chicken stock*
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp sugar
1.2 tsp turmeric
2 lime leaves, julienned
1 lb b/s chicken breast, cubed *
2 c bamboo shoots, blanched 5 mins and drained
1/2 c frozen shelled peas
2 fresh tomatoes (plum), diced
15 Thai basil leaves, halved
heat 1/3 c coconut milk in wok or wide heavy skillet
add curry paste and lemongrass - stir, heat 1 min
add stock, fish sauce, sugar, turmeric, lime leaves - bring to boil
add chicken - 3-5 mins
reduce heat, add milk, bamboo, peas, tomatoes - 3 mins
add basil, stir, serve over rice
*When I did this last week, I used veg stock and shelled fresh shrimp (medium to small, NOT large), cooking till shrimp were pink and found it a fine variation.
Where to buy curry paste in Philadelphia
I ended up with Mae Ploy green and red in resealable tubs from 1st Oriental Market at 6th & Washington. Thanks everyone!
Where to get chihuahua cheese?
I live in south Philadelphia and have struck out looking for this cheese. Anyone seen it anywhere?
help me make chicken stock from a carcas
Last night I roasted a chicken in lemon garlic and parsley. Tonight I would like to take the carcas and make some stock (broth ... there is some meat on the bones after all).
What do I do?
Do I roast the bird first? If so at what temp for how long?
Or do I simply throw the carcas in the pot and cove with water herbs and veggies.
Thanks!
Where to buy curry paste in Philadelphia
Thanks tonyjlive and boognish, I will give those place a shot and let you know what I find. If you have any brand recs, let me know (perhaps I won't have any choices...)
