Gifted Gourmet

What part of the camel does that smell like? Actually, my husband is very into teas (but not teasing, sadly ) and he actually has some LS in his collection ... maybe that is LSD, gotta go check the label more carefully ...

After checking out the websites for pu-erh teas, and noting with some dismay that the tea is often referred to as "Camel's Breath", I am reviewing the situation more closely!

Carb-o-Rama??

perhaps this one will do perfectly??click here

and the wine pairing for the fifties menu? Thunderbird? Gallo* or Boone's Farm? or perhaps a pairing with a shake or malted?

Power of suggestion perhaps??

This is starting to look like a tasting menu .. from the 50's! Amuse bouche: Miracle Whip en gelee Entree: Tator Tot Cassoulet with Foam of Chef Boyardee Ravioli Dessert: minimarshmallows with frozen fruit cocktail loaf

ground beef browned small chopped onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup + 1/3 can milk add to meat mixture put in casserole dish grate 1 cup Cheddar cheese over meat mixture. top with 1 pound tator tots A true classic and every single recipe for this looks virtually the same ... BTW, bloviatrix, I think that OreIda has some sort of rabbinical supervision now by some kashruth authority ... but, obviously, only when the Tots are served "neat", not in this milky-meaty casserole!

The recipe on Daniel Rogov's site has garlic slices in it but none are evident in this recipe from the Food Network .. and that comes from none other than Emeril himself!

Fortnum & Mason describes Gentleman's Relish as a spiced anchovy relish so I assume it would be good on toast .. they sell it in a small porcelain pot ...now I absolutely must try it! with eggs! Thanks for mentioning something I would never have even known about!

Because my daughter is a vegetarian for some 12 years now, I have made a number of vegetable dishes which she enjoys and, of course, there is the selection of entree recipes offered by the one and only: Epicurious • Lentil Croquettes • Neo-Classical Thanksgiving Dressing with Apricots and Prunes, Stuffed in a Whole Pumpkin • "Pot Roast" of Seitan, Aunt Gloria-Style Fabulous Foods website has recipes for appealing Thanksgiving entrees such as: Baked Pumpkins with Wild Rice Stuffing, Butternut Squash with Sage Stuffing, Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Food Network's ideas for a vegetarian Thanksgiving

article on pu-erh teas .. thank you for leading me to learn more about this type of tea and its health benefits! Now I will definitely order some, a very small amount, because you have piqued my curiosity!

some cool recipes and there is essentially no real difference between dressing and stuffing .. just a regional preference for the name, I believe ...

article from the Independent UK So, what exotic tea blends have you tried lately? anything rare and unusual? Pleased beyond expectations? Disappointed in not finding the tea more exotic? Have you broadened your tea drinking tastes lately? or does a cuppa Lipton work just fine for you?

Milk Street Cafe Ruben's Deli and here is their fantastic meat menu: here Zipple listings for 14 kosher places to eat, most in Brookline as for things to see, and this is just of Jewish interest, mind you .. (certainly downtown Boston is full of great places of historical interest) The New England Holocaust Memorial Museum Boston Walks Jewish Friendship Trail and Filene's ... and Quincy Market .. the Aquarium ...

It is eGullet's version of the Mensa Entrance Exam .... Know how they were first developed? Quite by a fluke actually ...

To me a down-and-dirty, quick, almost too easy answer is that restaurants can charge considerably more for cheesecake .. and it can be frozen with no ill effects ... easy and profitable ... how bad is that??!

Here you will find the collection of digests for a number of media which are located in the Southeastern states. This week's Southeast Forum Digest includes, in alphabetical order, by city . . . By the way, a common theme which ties together many of the SE media this week is Halloween and the cooking it entails .. look for references in the various media articles... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is mostly focused on Halloween articles to make a gingerbread haunted house with directions for the various parts: • The ghoulish graveyard and pumpkin patch • The spider web door • Spun sugar cobwebs Also in this week's food section: a Witch's Hat, Ghostly Shepherd's Pie, and Blood-Red Velvet Cupcakes.... more macabre than fully satisfying, I imagine .. see for yourself ... culinary class schedule and info for Atlanta and Asheville, NC Access Atlanta of the AJC offers readers a review done by local food critic, Meredith Ford, on Taka Sushi: Atlanta Creative Loafing this week has a number of good articles of local interest as well: * Mosaic's Mediterranean composition coming together beautifully BY BILL ADDISON * When good restaurants happen to cursed locations BY SUZANNE WRIGHT * A revisit to Luxe, plus CL critic wins award BY CLIFF BOSTOCK * Sun in My Belly pleases the palate and eye BY CYNTHIA WONG * Chef's Table: Molto Riccardo BY T. LAGON * Havana good time: Latin vibe, authentic food vitalize Cuban mainstay Mambo BY FLORENCE BYRD * Liquid Diet: Greek divide BY LAYLA BELLOWS * Kitchen Witch: Homemade fake food BY KIM O'DONNEL * Corkscrew: Pour some sugar on me A little sweetness in a wine isn't a bad thing BY TAYLOR EASON The Birmingham News offers up more food stories: • Writer finds apple pie is American • Halloween hummus is easy to make, fun treat to eat • Pork rinds really are nutritious, filling snack • Produce misting de-mystified The Charleston, SC, Post & Courier has some great stuff to check out right now: * Know your hams This is a terrific article!! * Leland Farms' 'u-pick' tradition ends with retirement * Why are Barolos so special? The Charlotte Observer Pressing the flesh, dishing the pork by KATHLEEN PURVIS Charlotte Creative Loafing has these interesting local stories: * Dosa Do Veg out at university area restaurant by tricia childress * Charlotte's cozy cuisine spots by tricia childress * Worthy Of A Salute: Chef makes up for late start by jana k. nordstrand * Sweet On The Yellow White & Orange: What's Halloween without candy corn? by linda vespa * Mellow Out With Marshmallows by kim o'donnel Memphis Commercial Appeal is full of great articles this week: * Executive Chef Gino Cipriano ... Odds are you'll eat a delectable Italian meal at Murano's cafe * Cakes N' Things and Valenza Pasta * Halloween style * Blueberry dose a day keeps cardiologist away and eyes clear * Bitty candy bars let it glow (just a little) * Tenth annual Sip Around the World features more than 200 wines from 60 wineries, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 5, Memphis Botanic Gardens; $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Proceeds benefit National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee. The Nashville Tennessean articles include: * There's nothing like Mama's cooking * 'Eating Your Words' book good food for thought * Beef stew takes just minutes Savannah Now: Diversions announces their local 'Gastronomic nirvana' at the Hard Lox Cafe ... The Raleigh News & Observer brings its readers (and, of course, you!) some terrific reading in its weekly articles: * Get fit quick schemes: Short bouts of exercise are all the rage, but do they pay off? * Co-ops count on natural selection Triangle groups plan member-owned stores to focus on whole foods. * Triangle ranks high for women The region makes the top 25 of the nation's healthiest places for women. * Local food co-ops at a glance CHATHAM MARKETPLACE * The Wine List Each week, a Triangle wine shop recommends wines in three price ranges: under $10, $10 to $20 and more than $20. Wines mentioned are available locally; prices are suggested retail. Have an enjoyable week and remember to visit our "sister" forum right here :Southern Food Culture here at eGullet!

Election Night Comfort Food some nonpartisan recipes: IT'S A WONDERFUL PERCENTAGE DIP EXIT POLL OREO FREAKOUT FRIED ANCHORMEN MAKING- A-COMEBACK-ON-THE-MAP CARROT SOUP FOUR-YEAR SILVER LINING CAKE The recipes are real however!

Sweet treats, then and now Don't know about you but it is time to wax nostalgic about those Goo Goo Clusters and Necco Wafers...

check this out from our own favorite Israeli food critic, Daniel Rogov, who posts here frequently ... good discussion with layering directions for Tournedos Rossini! and a very happy tenth anniversary to you!

Looking forward to it! There are a bazillion great dining options in this town of which you may wish to avail yourself!

Sir , methinks you are mocking me. ← Not at all .. just pointing out that in the South, we know people are thirsty and don't charge them for natural bodily functions! Not a sir but, may God forgive me for this, a Madam ... not that kind either!!

Outrageous! Charging for water really ... the South understands a person's thirst is not quenched the first time around ...

sugar optional?? But mine is sweeter and uses cornbread and genuine Vidalia onions, which makes it the most authentic Southern squash casserole around, Fifi!