Wien's Profile
best or favourite market in the world?
Gotta agree about Barcelona and Florence, but Valencia is also truly terrific (see in this video www.experiencetheduffyboat.com--particularly the seafood--and Vienna's Naschmarkt is well-worth the time.
Long pepper how the *#&@! do you grind it?
How about the microplane made specifically for nutmeg, which holds the nutmeg/pepper safely for grating over the plane surface. Many kitchen stores stock these small, inexpensive aides.
Best way to keep food warm on the table
An easy and quick way to preheat plates is to put a bit of water in each, stack them in microwave and heat at highest for a minute or two. Pour off water and they dry instantly, hot and ready for food to be plated.
When serving pasta in typical bowls, I fill each pasta serving bowl with cooking water just before draining pasta to heat thoroughly. Saves a lot of time and uses water to good purpose.
Dreaded IAD overnight: where to eat nearby?
As a first-time poster, I am impressed and grateful for all suggestions. Truly a useful and beneficial service.
Dreaded IAD overnight: where to eat nearby?
Best Western in Sterling, no car, but presumably cabs or shuttle available. The closer the better after a long flight.
Dreaded IAD overnight: where to eat nearby?
Stranded for overnight at Dulles and looking for food options nearby this Sunday night....any suggestions?
