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[Malawry]

This website may have some useful advice for you. It looks like they are listing the Leesburg store Hannnah is talking about.

[treznor]

Okay, so what is Moxie? I checked out the linked websites and didn't find anything that described it at all. I'm gathering it's some type of soft drink, but is it something along the Nehi type, the Sundrop type, or what? Just trying to figure out what I'm missing out on :-)

[hannnah]

Okay, so what is Moxie?  I checked out the linked websites and didn't find anything that described it at all.  I'm gathering it's some type of soft drink, but is it something along the Nehi type, the Sundrop type, or what?  Just trying to figure out what I'm missing out on :-)

Um, unless you're a soda completist, you're not (missing anything, that is). Moxie tastes like carbonated Robitussin.

(edit for clarity)

Edited by hannnah, 03 April 2006 - 09:20 AM.

[KOK]

This website may have some useful advice for you. It looks like they are listing the Leesburg store Hannnah is talking about.

Thank you! Between the website and Hannah's rec, I'm sure I'll find it.

Even if I have to go Leesburg, I can add in a trip to Chutzpah Deli, Milwaukee Frozen Custard and Wegman's for a culinary bonanza .

Thanks again,

Kevin

[VenerableBede]

once upon a time you could find it at the cafe attached to the spy museum.

[Mitchell]

Okay, so what is Moxie?  I checked out the linked websites and didn't find anything that described it at all.  I'm gathering it's some type of soft drink, but is it something along the Nehi type, the Sundrop type, or what?  Just trying to figure out what I'm missing out on :-)

I've been drinking Moxie for over 50 years. It seems as if people either love it or hate it, with no "inbetweens."
It has a distinctive taste that's hard to describe. It's sorta like a less sweet and slightly bitter Dr. Pepper.
See Wikipedia

[Malawry]

Hannnah, have you sampled the Carolina beverage Cheerwine? I think Cheerwine really does taste like carbonated cherry cough syrup. Your comment makes me wonder how it compares to Moxie.

[hannnah]

Hannnah, have you sampled the Carolina beverage Cheerwine? I think Cheerwine really does taste like carbonated cherry cough syrup. Your comment makes me wonder how it compares to Moxie.

Moxie has a really bitter/medicinal undertone, which is what reminds me of cough syrup; Cheerwine has that same chemical cherry flavor, but doesn't taste as medicinal to me as Moxie.

[Pontormo]

I believe Whole Foods had great Icelandic lamb only in the fall.

Does anyone know a good source for baby lamb now?

In Cooking the Roman Way, David Downie claims his use of the phrase "baby lamb" is not redundant in a recipe for Abbacchio al Forno; he also uses the term "suckling lamb." In the spring, Romans roast milk-fed lambs that weigh no more than 15 pounds (a bit of ).

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Pam the Butcher has left Brookville in Cleveland Park and headed back to Eastern Market according to her erstwhile employer. Any opinions about the meat mongers there or Meat Dept. in Balducci's would be appreciated either here or in a more relevant thread on local butchers. (I can't make it out to Hemps, Rochelle.)

[Yasmine Sandhu]

Anyone know where to find hollow chocolate truffle shells for regular (retail) people like myself?

Thanks....

[Malawry]

Albert Uster Imports in Gaithersburg, MD sells the truffle shells, but you will have to buy a huge case in order to use them. Maybe you can split the case with a friend? Also, I'd call La Cuisine in Alexandria and see if they carry them. I have not seen them for sale off the shelf anywhere, unfortunately. Perhaps there are chocolatiers who use them that might be willing to sell you some of their supply?

[Pontormo]

Has anyone ever seen borage for sale in this area?

I'm interested in the fully grown plant vs. the seeds, though I am starting to wonder how long the waiting list is for a spot in the community garden.

[natasha1270]

Has anyone ever seen borage for sale in this area?

I'm interested in the fully grown plant vs. the seeds, though I am starting to wonder how long the waiting list is for a spot in the community garden.

Try DeBaggio Herbs in Chantilly. Their catalog lists Borage as being available for 2006. The website seems to be under construction but you can still download the current catalog.

enjoy!
N.

[Robin Shuster]

Has anyone ever seen borage for sale in this area?

I'm interested in the fully grown plant vs. the seeds, though I am starting to wonder how long the waiting list is for a spot in the community garden.

Try DeBaggio Herbs in Chantilly. Their catalog lists Borage as being available for 2006. The website seems to be under construction but you can still download the current catalog.

enjoy!
N.

Try Reid's Orchard and Tree and Leaf Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market. Mt Pleasant Street between 17th and Lamont, 9-1. I think I have seen Borage plants at one of their stands.

[Robin Shuster]

[quote name='Pontormo' date='Mar 25 2006, 11:50 AM']
Does anyone have recommendations for a place to find good pork--loin, chops, etc.?

Cibola has good pastured pork at does Truckpatch.. Both are at the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market on Saturdays, 9-1, Mount Pleasant Street between Lamont and 17th.

[Pontormo]

Thank you for your replies, Robin.

On one of those rare unsteamy Saturdays this summer, I intend to visit your highly praised market. I am definitely curious.

Cibola participates in the Dupont Circle Market, too. I admire what they do, but confess I was looking for something less expensive.

The borage sounds promising. Since I understand it is sometimes recommended as a plant to grow next to tomatoes, I hope I will be able to find someone who could sell me enough fully grown borage to fill a batch of ravioli.

[dominic77]

Hey everyone...I am looking for "steamed pita"....the machine-formed bao dough that they use for the pork belly things at Momofuku in New York. Anyone know where to find such a thing in the DC area?

[arbuclo]

Along the same lines as dominic77, I'm looking for gyoza wrappers or even wonton wrappers.

[Busboy]

Along the same lines as dominic77, I'm looking for gyoza wrappers or even wonton wrappers.

As far as I know, you can get wonton wrappers in almost every grocery store in the area. For the more exotic stuff, have you looked at Great Wall or one of the other big Asian groceries out in the suburbs?

[Lynn Shipp]

Hi, I am new. I have a question. I live in Richmond, VA. Does anyone know where I might be able to find some a whole Thai Basil plant or fresh Thai Basil?

[arbuclo]

Along the same lines as dominic77, I'm looking for gyoza wrappers or even wonton wrappers.

As far as I know, you can get wonton wrappers in almost every grocery store in the area. For the more exotic stuff, have you looked at Great Wall or one of the other big Asian groceries out in the suburbs?

I've looked for wonton wrappers in about half a dozen grocery stores in my area (I'm in Rose Hill area of Alexandria.) In which section have you found them; maybe I'm looking in the wrong spot.

TIA

[C. sapidus]

Hi, I am new. I have a question. I live in Richmond, VA. Does anyone know where I might be able to find some a whole Thai Basil plant or fresh Thai Basil?

DeBaggio Herbs in Chantilly carries a few varieties of Thai basil.

[cocoagirl]

where can I find Korbuta pork in the area- I may have the spelling off. TIA I want real pork tasting pork, please.

[Soup]

I'm looking for some veal bones to make stock with. Any good sources of veal bones in Northern VA for stock making?

[Busboy]

Most independent butchers should have them...if you're willing to cross the river, Union Butcher in Eastern Market sells them at non-usurious prices. If you don't mind being gouged a bit -- or you're just in a hurry -- a Whole Foods near you probably has them.

[jphilg]

If you call ahead to the Lebanese Butcher in Falls Church (Annandale and Lee Highway), they'll save veal bones for you. I've had great luck with this route.

[Soup]

If you call ahead to the Lebanese Butcher in Falls Church (Annandale and Lee Highway), they'll save veal bones for you.  I've had great luck with this route.

Thanks. I stop by and I get also get some food to go. BTW what they charge you?

[jphilg]

Not much...maybe $1.50/lb? Something like that. But you need to call ahead; they don't keep them on a regular basis, so you need to let them know a day or two ahead of time that you'll be coming by.

[richbon]

Another place in NoVa to try is the Gourmet Giant in McLean (next to Total Wine). They cut their own osso bucco there, which means they have some nice veal knuckles around from time to time. Maybe not a steady source but if you're in the neighborhood it's worth a try.

[takomabaker]

I'm looking for citric acid/sour salt. I'm currently getting it in New York (Queens) when it is my turn to make the trip up 95 (long-distance relationship woes), but I KNOW that it has to exist someplace closer, preferably Maryland. Anyone?

Edited by takomabaker, 08 August 2006 - 11:11 AM.