Chia seeds?

I saw a great one yesterday at this raw food blog (you will have to scroll down for it) for a pudding that uses these seeds as the gelatinous/setting element. I would look for other raw recipes using Chia seeds if you are interested because they are big in that community.

http://thesunnyrawkitchen.blogspot.com/

happy chowing!

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where to buy boba in OC?--the actual balls themselves

i tried to make boba a few years ago and had similarly tragic results but this week i bought two brands and both were easy and yummy! i recommend the brand that takes 5 minutes to make and it is true. Boba in 5 is just incredible.

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I want to do a "hot chocolate bar" that'll go all day on Thanksgiving...

this may be what you were referring to but i don't see any custard.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/653094

personally, i am planning to make up a batch of the cooks illustrated hot chocolate which is hush hush since they try to charge you on their website if you want the recipe. chowhound listed the ratios for the ingredients though and i have heard it is delicious. The pulverized white chocolate chips are unique and sound yummy!!

i would make the cocoa slightly more bitter than average and let people tweak it to their taste. i love slightly bitter hot cocoa (i drink it everyday!) and people can enjoy more of it this way. maybe provide some chocolate candies to mix in for the sugar lovers in the crowd.
http://www.chow.com/grinder/3901

good luck!
-L

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markets in or near long beach?

Hello all. I am a recently converted foodie returning home to lb this week. I really have no idea where to shop when I cook for my loved ones. Help! I want to make some lovely fish dishes as well as some pork. Fresh veggies would be great. One thing is that I really hate driving and don't want to go further a 20/30 minute drive at most.

Cheap and fresh is the name of the game. Please feel free to let me know what I am missing by not wanting to drive and maybe I'll make it out there. :)

Thanks so much!

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Cottage Restaurant Laguna Beach

can you be any more specific?

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Romantic dinner in Portland?

Il Piatto is great! They have a weekday happy hour from 5-6 that is amazing. Entrees, wine, appetizers are all reduced price but the same great food. :)

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buying fresh seafood pdx?

Thanks!!! I am gonna try out Om Seafood first since I live in SE, but I will keep the others in mind, :)

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