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chocolate persimmons?
has anyone seen them in the store? would be great in my prosciutto and balsamic persimmon appetizer for thanksgiving
best breakfast treats to go-la jolla area
need to bring a special food treat to a breakfast meeting-thinking really good coffee cake??
what to do with hungarian sausage?
its smoked, in a rope, really hot according to the store
what to do with hungarian sausage?
bought some at an eastern european market, but now not sure what to make. some kind of stew would be good-any recipe ideas?
Bad rhubarb experiences. Any recipes to convert me?
rhubarb should be firm and crisp like celery. when i find at the grocery store, this is hardly the case, usually they store it too long and its already floppy. i was converted to love rhubarb with this recipe
http://www.marthastewart.com/257496/ritas-raspberry-rhubarb-lattice-pie
also, i make rhubarb squares, which has no recipe, just a graham cracker crust, rhubarb and raspberry pie filling ingredients and a crumb topping. yum!
cinco de mayo-margaritas and dessert?
invited some friends over for after dinner wine and cheese in the late evening, without realizing it will be cinco de mayo. now we're making margaritas but I'm at a loss for little snacks and/or desserts. ideas?
what to do with 6oz excellent fresh ricotta
looking for something that would highlight the ricotta, rather than just use it up. already made a frittata...other suggestions?
Best veggie burger in town?
i like both the veggie burgers at station tavern in south park and good beer selection too
Cheese Plate...where's the love?
love bin 36! san diego is definitely missing this type of place
best thick cut fries?
most places seem to serve the skinny type, but which place (restaurant, dive, bar, etc.) has the best steak fries in san diego? i'm in la jolla but willing to travel.
buttermilk biscuits-self rising or ap flour?
I've been using this biscuit recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Buttermilk-Biscuits-104070
that calls for AP flour. however, i'm all out and have a bunch of self rising flour (national brand) to use up. do i keep the baking powder, baking soda and salt in the recipe or is it redundant with self rising flour?
thanks!
best milkshake?
was going to stop at in n out just for a milkshake, but then I thought, there must be someplace else I'm not thinking of with excellent shakes in san diego! prefer la jolla to hillcrest areas.
thanks!
mulato chiles?
Is the chile negro the same as mulato? I found this:
http://www.mexgrocer.com/9652.html
but a few websites I looked at suggested the negro is not made from poblano, but I know the mulato I'm looking for is???
mulato chiles?
where can i buy mulato dried chiles? I tried pancho villa but they don't carry it. its mole time!
need some convincing for my family birthday dinner
i'm a little concerned starlite is not vegetarian friendly-anyone have experience with taking veggie guests there? or if you are vegetarian, have you found enough to eat?
a fun, upscale mexican or italian restaurant would also be OK
need some convincing for my family birthday dinner
I just can't decide where to take my parents, siblings and couple friends for dinner saturday night-- i've been procrastinating so much my #1 choice, cucina urbana is fully booked. Previously, I've taken them to urban solace which is awesome. also, I really wanted to go to the pearl, but it will just be too cold to sit outside :( and wine vault and bistro is closed for thanksgiving weekend :( there's 10 of us including 2 vegetarians and other picky eaters. I'd like to keep entrees under $20 if possible. must take reservations. any location coronado to del mar (we're in university heights).
some options new to me are:
jaynes gastropub
kensington grill
whisknladle
others I've enjoyed:
starlite
linkery
ritual tavern
help convince me to choose one of these or any suggestions are welcome!
Question on make ahead for T-Day
i'm curious if when making the dressing ahead, do you add the liquid/stock ahead too?
Okay, so it HAS to be turkey...recipes for a turkey hater?
absolutely amazing- wasn't a turkey lover til this recipe
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tom-Colicchios-Herb-Butter-Turkey-233118
where to buy apple cider?
how come none of the grocery stores carry real apple cider? I've seen it at the farmers market, but I need some tonight for a butternut squash soup-any idea of where to check?
whats new in santa ynez/santa maria/lompoc?
time for my annual harvest trip to wine country-wondering if there's any new food or wine related businesses/activities. will of course check out los olivos grocery as we will be doing a lot of cooking (yes I cook for fun on vacation)
restaurant for large birthday party
because no one (beside me) had been to or heard of these places-i wasn't able to win over the husband's choice-dinner at the Atoll in catamaran is where we're headed. at least now i have some good ideas for my own birthday party dinner :)
restaurant for large birthday party
age range is 28-35 year olds. would prefer to find a late night scene place that could also accomodate us for dinner. location is del mar to coronado, although hillcrest area or place with a view would be preferable. i've already been shot down for my regulars (starlite, cucina urbana, urban solace) but maybe there's someplace i'm overlooking
restaurant for large birthday party
my non-foodie friend is planning a surprise party for his wife--these are his suggestions of places for me to evaluate --but i haven't heard of any of them?!?!? anyone know better?
the shores restaurant-la jolla beach and tennis club
catamaran
blue wave
Best Wine Store/Supplier in San Deigo?
its at least miles better than bevmo. and closer than san diego wine co.
Best Wine Store/Supplier in San Deigo?
shout out to fifty-seven degrees wine shop. I found this new place just by driving by (actually on the way home from specialty produce). they have an intriguing selection and i always leave with more than I planned on buying. good prices and super friendly staff!
what to do with leftover smoked shrimp?
smoked some shrimp and also king salmon the other day for an appetizer. wondering if there's more of a main course to use up one or both of these.
thanks!
complex vegetarian dish
absolutely perfect for your adventure and my fav high maintenance dinner.... what better than a thomas keller recipe
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Gnocchi-with-Mushrooms-and-Butternut-Squash-231343
Micronesian dinner party ideas
my sister is in micronesia right now doing marine biology research-she reports trying mangrove crab, lots of coconut milk and several varieties of bananas.
