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I've belonged to a CSA for years now, and always seem to get an abundance of tat soi. Either I'm just plain am not fond of the stuff, or I haven't come up with the right way to cook it. (I generally love greens, so my guess is I don't have a good way to prepare this!) Does anyone have any recipes or links to good ones that can show me how to prepare tat soi in a tasty way? I sorta have the same problem with brocoli rabi (sp?). I have it in resturants, and it's DELICIOUS. I make it at home, and it's bitter and yucky. Help!

Haven't tried Chau Chow City -- sounds great. We go to China Pearl frequently, and it's fantastic. If you go on a Sunday, either get their before 11 or be prepared for a wait.

Like I said, it was definitely more than a year ago, but I know on one trip I had the sea bass that had a sweet, light soy-based sauce on top that was incredible! I dreamed about it for weeks! On another trip, I had the Indonesian curried pasta. It definitely was good, but caused no dreams. I know we also had some creative spring rolls that were tasty too. And each time I was there, Ming was there, so perhaps that's why everything was "on" for the night. I don't know. I'd go back, but Wellesley is a kind of a haul. I definitely thought it lived up to any and all hype, and am a pretty picky gal. That's just my experience though.

While I haven't been there for a year, I'd disagree. I've also been three times, and thought the food was fabulous every time. Not once was I disappointed. It's a great place.

Does anyone know when morels start showing up in Massachusetts? I live south of Boston, and thought we'd take the kids and try hunting for them. I know what they look like, but not sure where to find them. I've heard they grow near Ash trees... can anyone give me tips on what types of places I should look? Of course, I'm not asking for your secret stash. Just thought it would be fun to do with the kids, and morels seemed safer than looking for shrooms I know nothing about. Pic of the fiddleheads was great by the way...

I gotta say, I've been to Al Forno three times, and while the food is good, it is extremely over rated, and the staff is often hauty. For a really great experience, you'd do better at L'Epicurio on Atwells, or across the street from there at Providence Oyster Bar. Both great spots. Good food and service.

For awhile I got addicted to Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. They come in huge sizes, and the sugar sinks to the bottom and doesn't dissolve....so when you sip it thru the big fat straw, you get a whoosh of sugar. mmmm..... Wouldn't dare think of putting sugar in a hot coffee, but iced coffee is a whole 'nother creature.

Chez Henri is yummmmyyyy.

If you want to make this at home, do you use just regular tapioca that you find at the supermarket? Or does it have to be some special Asian tapioca?

A case of Boyajian oils, with a tin of their caviar thrown in.

Ming Tsai's place in Wellesley is wonderful -- Blue Ginger.

Butternut squash with sauteed leek and chicken broth. Run it through the blender. Easy, beautiful, yummy.

My mother-in-law once gave me a banana holder -- yes, a gadget used to hold your bananas. What was she thinking spending actual dollars on that?

My friend and I shared a flight of port at a tapas place last weekend and LOVED it! Had tastings of 10 year, 20, 30 and 40 year. Quite the difference between them. So I'm thinking I'd like to serve some after our Thanksgiving dinner, but am really a novice here. Could anyone make some recommendations for brands? I liked the 30 and 40 year best. 10 year was like drinking maple syrup. sweet, but better on pancakes.

My mother-in-law is such a dreadful cook, that I used to come home after every Thanksgiving celebration sobbing -- it's all about the food, don't ya know!! and her food was so terrible! Brown broccoli, stuffing that could double as cement...<sigh> But then I just started making my OWN Thanksgiving dinner the follwing day -- the tears stopped.

dunno why you haven't gotten replies. there's actually several decent places to eat there. maybe you could tell us what you're looking for -- upscale, cheap but good, etc. if you're looking for upscale, there's capital grill on rte 9 near the atrium mall, there's a cheesecake factory (but i'm not a fan...) there's a pho pasture that took over jae's space in the atrium mall -- weird atmosphere, but excellent and cheap noodle soup. in dedham, there's isabella's for a more upscale dinner; there's the halfway cafe if you're wanting to watch football and have large quantities of pretty decent food. in needham there's skipjacks for fish, although, i wasn't all that impressed. across the street from there is a greek place (i forget the name) but it was really quite good and cheap -- best bet for lunch. also, try chowhounds for boston area, there's lots of recommendations for the cities you're interested in.

Blue Ribbon BBQ in Newton is fab-o. Only for take-out though, but they make a great pulled pork sandwich and have excellent homemade pickles.

I tried L'Epicureo on Atwell's and it was marvelous! Best risotto I've had since Italy.

It's not a resturant, but Rogers' Chocolates on Government Street have the **BEST** Victoria Creams. I don't even like creams, and their's are heavenly! It's turned into a Christmas tradition for my family -- and for more than 25 years, we know Christmas has arrived when we get our big boxes of pink wrapped creams. Definitely stop in there and try one -- and don't go for the minitures -- get the big ones.

My sister is hot on this right now -- and she is a fabulous cook. Aren't there a few new cookbooks on this subject? I know today's pressure cooker ain't the ones our mothers had.

Other than haggis (ewww!) does anyone have any interesting ways of using oatmeal in cooking? Not that we don't like our steam bowl of oats and brown sugar, but I'm interested in find ways of pairing it with meats, or other ways to serve it in a main meal?

Uh, what's a dupe? As for the pickle? It was a thin, kind of spicy batter and crispy, and yes, the pickle was still crispy too. It was just too weird. I had to try it!

i had a fried pickle at the iowa state fair once, and you know what? it was delicious! not a fried candy, i know, but what a weird and yummy thing to fry.

All Bon Appetit (and Gourmet as well) recipes going way back are on the epicurious.com website. So, you can let your mags stack up, but if you want a quick way to pull up a recipe you remember reading, just go to the website. It's really easy.

I'll admit it. I like Bon Appetit. Always have, and have gotten it for over 10 years now. I will say, it can get dull at times, and there aren't always recipes that make me rush right over to my stove, but hey. It keeps me from getting in a rut, and I like the writing for the most part. Martha Stewart's new one -- what's it called? Everyday Food? What a pleasant surprise! I am no Martha fan, but it's a decent pub, and had some really great recipes.