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Moving to Nairobi from US - foodstuffs to take?
Hi GD. Yes, we do live in Park Slope - too funny! Moving in June. We would love the driver's contact information and, for that matter, any other thoughts or words of advice.Thanks for offering. You can reach me at ourhouseupstate(at)gmail.com
Moving to Nairobi from US - foodstuffs to take?
I, the OP, was referring to what I could bring in via our freight container and after reading this I think we're risking taking some booze and spices too. I'm also planning on bringing some American canning (bottling) jars. I like to make jam, etc. and HATE the UK jars with rubber seals. Seems like one of those things that might be hard to find...
Not sure if there will be room in the 'moving there' suitcases for foodstuffs since we have to live out of them for the first month and are coming with baby and small kid.
Also, not sure how much EU/US travel we will be doing, but will stock up when we do.
All in all, I'm enjoying everyone's input and will be storing the info. on wine purchasing, etc. for when I get to Nairobi!
Moving to Nairobi from US - foodstuffs to take?
GDSwamp , thanks for the detailed information. I love to cook, but am a pretty casual about it - I don't have any specific style, but love good quality ingredients. I'm looking forward to trying some new things and having some new influences.
I think I'm just going to restock my spice cabinet and bring it over. Oh yeah, and maple syrup. And molasses - I'm from the South.
How is the baking flour selection or is there one? Not looking forward to cakes at 5000 ft.!
The movers that came over today told me that one of Kenya's restrictions is on bringing in food... he did say spices were OK, but no dry cereal, etc. I had hoped to bring a stash of organic fruit loops for my sadly addicted toddler son.
I might have to add some good bourbon to my list.
Moving to Nairobi from US - foodstuffs to take?
Hi waytob.
Any and all thoughts are most appreciated - even if OT.
Beauty products with regard to fancy cosmetics and fragrance or just decent shampoo, lotion, facial wash, etc.?
thanks again
Puerto Vallarta - brunch/lunch spot for bride and girlfriends?
This is my first trip to PV and I'm hosting a small brunch or lunch for my SIL-to-be. I'm having trouble finding recommended restaurants that are open for breakfast or lunch. We are a group of 8-10 and I would love to find someplace with great atmosphere - beach or view or garden, etc. and good food. We are staying in Col. Centro and within walking distance is preferred, but not necessary.
thank you!
Why can't NY understand the croissant?
One more to throw into the mix: Brasserie Cognac on Broadway b/w 54th & 55th.
The croissants are on the large side, but flaky/crisy on the outside with tender interiors - the kind of croissant that leaves flaky bits everywhere when you eat it! The pain au chocolat is also very nice.
That being said, I treated myself to an almond croissant and cafe au lait yesterday. I should have been suspicious of the "non-squashed" looking almond croissant...
They sent me packing with a crunchy almond & sugar topped croissant without any yummy almond-y filling! Quel horreur!
For me, the marzipan/filling is the whole point of the almond croissant. My cafe au lait was also made with skim milk, which I detest.
New Mexican on Union Street in Slope?
The little yellow cafe used to be painted purple and was called Café Mexicano. They used to have good pressed sandwiched, horchata, and fresh tamales. For reasons unknown Café Mexicano closed and was reopened as part of Maria's Mexican Bistro. The back of the café now opens up into Maria's restaurant.
I live up the street and seldom go to Maria's - I think the prices are a little high and the service is not good at all, though they do have good guacamole. I tried the yellow café last week for lunch with my visiting mom and sister. After running down the block to grab a menu I returned home and tried to call in a delivery order - four times. No one ever answered the phone.
My mother still wanted to go there, though I was already having doubts....
We got there close and it took about 10 minutes to find a waiter. He was nice, but the service was quite sloppy - drinks coming at different times, wrong food to the wrong person, salad and entree served together...
We each ordered the lunch special. The avocado salad had bruised lettuce and three rough hunks of (ripe) avocado with a few brown spots. The chicken burritos were OK, but mostly rice and beans. They had none of the Mexican specialty 'fruit waters' on the menu, except for sandia (watermelon) and that was over-sugared.
Nothing good to say about the whole experience. That being said, I did grab a chicken tamale a few weeks ago and thought it was decent, though I'm not a tamale expert...
Juice Bar on 5th Ave. / Park Slope?
I've been craving fresh juice / smoothies lately and can't think of too many places with a juice bar in Park Slope... Pita Hut on 7th, and I think Back to the Land makes fresh juice. Just to complicate matters I'm also looking for somewhere with papaya juice... and I'm not in the mood to start juicing my own.
Any other thoughts? Anywhere on 5th? thanks!
Swank business dinner to impress Londoners...
Two former London colleagues, who virtually live on expense meals in London, are coming to NYC and want to take me out to dinner - I get to select the restaurant. I was thinking Per Se, but it might be a bit rich for their blood, even though the exchange rate is in their favor! Looking for suggestions - something that is a current hot spot with a stylish vibe and great food.
Can't be impossible to get in, ie. Waverly Inn.
If I was asking this question four years ago I would be thinking Spice Market (even though the food there is so so)...
Help in the Bronx!
You could try going over to Arthur Avenue for Italian - it's pretty close to the Zoo. Unfortunately, I can't help with names of specific places.
A.O.C. Bistro - just plain bad...
So after reading lots of good reviews about AOC Bistro on 5th Ave I decided to take my husband there for a dinner date. Classic French bistro food is a favorite of his and we were looking forward to it. We planned to go on a Monday, admittedly not the best night to dine out, and when I peeked in on Sunday evening the place was hopping - a good sign. I thought we might have a new favorite in the neighborhood.
The interior of the restaurant is looking wonderful - sophisticated and modern, however our dinner was a real disappointment.
We had the Grande Mix Cheese plate and nary a French cheese in sight. Perhaps the brie was actually French and maybe the fresh chevre (though most likely not), but the Manchego and Saga blue? It was presented on a large wooden platter with a curious combination of mixed dressed salad, red grapes on shriveling stems, parsley - make that LOTS of parsley, and strawberry halves - in November. I have to say it was the least considered cheese plate I've had in many a while. And $19 for over-glorified supermarket cheese.
My husband had the previously raved about Coq au Vin. It was almost incredibly salty (too many lardons) with no bone-in pieces of chicken. Oddly, it was served both over egg noodles and under egg noodles. Why there were egg noodles on top of the dish I do not know.
My entree was the Lamb Shank - HUGE caveman-sized portion of tender meat on the bone, but that was it - no sauce or reduction to speak of. Served on a pile of overly buttery vegetables. Ugh. I took most of the meat home out of guilt and it's still sitting in the fridge. And more fluffy parsley decorations - enough already with the Marriott school of garnishes.
We also had a side of ratatouille , which was decent. I was thinking that the chef should just puree that a bit and use it for a sauce for the lamb.
This has got to be one of the worst meals I've had in Park Slope and it was not cheap - the bill was around $150 with drinks, etc. All food aside, the service was very attentive and friendly.
This is my first negative write-up on Chowhound, but seriously, it was just plain bad. I don't think we'll be back...
Say what you will about Belleville - the food I've had there was far better than AOC.
A good Indian restaurant in Brooklyn?
OK. So it's not fancy or pricey like Devi or Tabla or a chowhound expedition to 'hoods beyond, but we need an Indian fix in Park Slope we order from Kinara on 5th Ave. The entrees are good (funny enough the tikka masala is not) and the appetizers are delicious. Unique and tasty - order one called Kachori. The lamb rogan josh and lamb vindaloo are also quite good. The naan is also good with charred and bubbly tops.
Also, they have a half price dine-in at lunch and and to go special of full size appetizer and entree for something like $12.95. Again, it's not the best Indian in New York, but it's better than most and certainly the best in the Slope.
Mekong on 5th closed?
I walked by today and noticed that the windows are papered over.
I'm assuming they're closed. Anyone have details?
They were never all that busy, but the food was good, if a little pricey... sad to see them go.
Casual family dinner near Hyde Park Corner tube?
My family and I will be in London in May staying at the Intercontinental near the Hyde Park Corner tube. My English in-laws will be coming in from Kent for an early dinner on a Saturday night. The dinner is the night before we leave London very early the next morning so it needs to be as close to the hotel/convenient as possible. I've searched the boards and can't find anything withing 1/2 mile. We were trying to avoid taxis just to keep it simple. Any reasonably priced ideas?
Where to buy cornet molds?
Try Bridge Kitchenware in New York.
Give them a call - their website is terrible.
Tel : 212-688-4220
Trying to Switch from Coffee to Tea...
My husband is English, so as you can imagine, we drink oceans of tea. Our favorite is PG Tips and just two bags will make a nice big pot of strong brew. I recommend drinking it with milk, but that may not be to your taste. You can find the tea at Myers of Keswick in the Village, though I buy it at Key Food on 5th Ave in Brooklyn. One downside is that it's not so cheap in the US. A less expensive similar tea, though not as tasty, is Tetley's British Blend - can be found at most supermarkets.
Nigella's ham cooked in coke.
I, too, really like Nigella Lawson's recipes.
I have made the brownies from the Domestic Goddess cookbook many many times and they are always a huge hit - super rich and fudgey. mmmmm... Two notes though, I bake them for a bit longer than specified and sometimes add dried tart cherries.
Coke and peanuts
I grew up in eastern Tennessee and we also had coke and peanuts. I have to chuckle at everyone's specific descriptions - I'd forgotten about Lance peanuts, but not their orange Nip Chee Crackers! My mother loved the combination during her childhood, especially when visiting her grandparents tobacco farm in North Carolina. What I'm curious about it Laverne's milk & Pepsi combination...
Anchovy Puffs
Just posted on the Craving board... maybe should've posted here first.
I'm looking for an old Julia Child recipe for Anchovy Puffs - square of puff pastry, a bit of dijon and a coiled anchovy...
Anyone have this?
Many thanks.
Anchovy Puffs
Hi all.
I would love to make some anchovy puffs for Christmas Eve.
I'm looking for an old Julia Child recipe with puff pastry, a dab of dijon and a coiled anchovy. I'd rather not make anchovy paste and brush it on the dough....
Any help? I'd be grateful.
