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This is such a wonderful thread. As the future mr. and I plan to run off and get hitched by ourselves, but maybe, MAYBE have some sort of party/celebration after, it has been great to read the range of things that people have done. Especially the celebrations that fall outside "standard" reception perameters-catering yourself, the picnic/bbq potlucks, the small restaurant dinners-I found some of these so touching and so much more special than any lavish cookie cutter wedding reception. Thanks for sharing.

Interesting that it came from a store bakery rather than a home kitchen...people should probably just stop eating so we never run any risks of improper food handling.

Fritos especially, but other corn chips and even Cheerios to a lesser extent, all smell like dogs' feet.

Is it actually POSSIBLE to get food poisioning from a cookie or cupcake? I understand that some children have serious allergies but that is not what's behind this rule, according to the poster.

Just my 2 cents: If you don't get down here a lot, I suggest you eat where you really want to without thinking that the 25 for $25 is such a great deal. Since the menu choices are so limited, and since you're only saving a five or so bucks in most cases, the promotion is not all that tempting to me. Be sure and look at all the links on the website to see what the menu choices are, so that you know you will actually want one of the two entrees offered.

That's awful, given how unhealthy store bought baked goods are. Clearly this is not about the kids health. And what kind of food poisoning are you going to get from a cookie anyway? We're not about talking raw meat. I imagine soon parents won't let their kids eat at other kids' homes, either. Can you ally with some other parents and stage a revolt? Or, better yet, work to ban the terribly unhealthy foods like store bought cookies? I mean, with all the talk of childhood obesity these days I'm a bit surprised anyone's bringing stuff like this in for all the kids. Why not bring fruit or something not processed and loaded with sugar?

Xeo=sow. That rumor makes a lot of sense as the fresh spring rolls are exactly like the ones at TT, but I've never had any quite like these anywhere else.

Not that I have. I only recieved that via email because I nominated a restaurant dish.

The Bahn Xeo picture that Blue Heron posted is going to get me in trouble. I can't even look at it without developing a serious craving, and I'm getting in the habit of going to Green Leaf for lunch and the trek from 1st and Madison makes for a long lunch hour.

I love love love my lid drawer, with the lids all neatly leaning against one another in a deep drawer.

Here's a list of the restaurants that will be represented on the KCTS fundraiser this weekend-there are many egullet favorites like Veil, Union, etc etc. I nominated the Szechuan crab at Seven Stars Pepper but alas, it's not on the list. I will have to ask the waitresses why not. When KCTS called them they probably knew it was the crazy couple that gets a crab every week that nominated them. KCTS chefs restaurant list-pdf.

There's a bit about the Bourbon and BBQ Grill in Nancy Leson's column today-it sounds good! Shrimp and catfish po'boys on the menu...now if only they add an oyster po'boy.

Potato latkes Hash browns with cheese and sour cream Spaghetti with butter and pecorino romano Luckily I don't have to wait until he's out of town to make these things-we each have our food obsessions that the other doesn't really care for, or doesn't care to eat on a regular basis (his thing is chicken wings), so we always take a night or two off from having dinner together to make our own thing every week.

As it happens I am sitting here eating leftover penne with a sauce of ricotta, pancetta and peas. I too use it as an ingredient and have never had the top grade pancetta, served raw, that the previous poster talks about. Pancetta is wonderful in all sorts of pasta-it's in the classics Pasta alla Amatriciana and Spaghetti Carbonara, for example. Marcella Hazan's Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking has quite a few pasta recipes with pancetta as a primary ingredient.

Well, geez, I think most people would support such a ban. I consider myself well informed on social justice topics and I'd never heard of this, so I think the key here is information and education.

Not a bad article. I expected they would go for the widely available, mass produced stuff, based on other food articles I've seen in CR, but it was nice to see them recommend mail ordering Jacque Torres and La Maison du Chocolat.

7th and King in the Chinatown part of the ID.

I've become a regular at their weekend dim sum and I love it. If you get there after 11 expect a wait.

I CANNOT stop thinking about their Bahn Xeo!! It was out of this world.

Thank you for this recommendation! We trekked up there from our downtown offices for lunch and it was fantastic. The Bahn Xeo, the special salad, the combo vermicelli bowl and the fresh spring rolls (these have the wonderful crunchy centers like the rolls at Tamarind Tree!!) were all fresh, delicious, and nicely presented. The most expensive thing we ordered was $6.95. What a fabulous find.

I can relate to your concerns. I'm a city girl and my job, as an historian for the National Park Service, is based in downtown Seattle, but the NPS frequently stations me, for weeks or months at a time, in national parks around the west. It presents amazing opportunities but at the same time, I have a very hard time living in these remote areas. Zion is GORGEOUS, as is southern Utah in general-it's one of my favorite places to vacation-but if you aren't into the outdoors you are going to be bored. There will be no nightlife, culture, etc. There is probably one bar in Springdale where locals hang out (but then again, maybe not-this is a small tourist town in a Mormon dominated area), but your resort is on the east side of the park, the town is on the west side, and it's not the best idea to drive home after a few beers on curvy mountain roads with deer and other wildlife jumping in front of your car. People in the rural West, like in rural areas across the nation, may be used to driving long distances, but if you aren't used to it it's going to drive you nuts. I cannot stand that car-based lifestyle (contrary to popular belief, the West is the most urbanized part of the country-most of us live in cities and suburbs) and I never got used to driving 45 minutes to the nearest town to get basic supplies. I also never get used to the limited food/grocery options in small western towns, though as a chef this may not be a problem for you. Vegas will be 3 hours from you-not close enough to go experience some nightlife then drive home. Also, it's not exactly a hotbed of culture. I'm not trying to be discouraging-if you like outdoor activities, you will have some amazing experiences. Maybe just don't commit to staying there for any length of time until you see how you like it.

I have a friend who has worked in the "sourcing" department of a major corporation for some years now, so I don't think the word or the job description is new. And while my friend works in banking, not food, this basically describes what he does:

Melissa, the adjustable top rack is a common feature. Our relatively inexpensive Kenmore has it and that's how we wash our cheap Ikea wine glasses. I would definitely start reading Consumer Reports articles from the past year when choosing appliances. Lots of the brands/models that people like and recommend (here and on gardenweb) for their nifty features have absolutely abysmal repair ratings. I believe you mentioned you were a student-you might have access to CR online through your library's website (my university provides this service).

I find that during bad days, it helps to go to a nice restaurant, one with good silver, real napkins and great service. It just feels good to be taken care of, even if only for an hour during lunch. Especially on frustrating work days, it helps to take that break, step back, breathe a little, eat something that is high quality and well prepared, and gather yourself for the rest of the day.

Can anyone recommend a breakfast place within walking distance of the Embaradero Center for a sunday morning? I see that MarketBar in the Ferry building serves sunday brunch-any opinions? We're having dim sum the day before so that's out.