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The Mennonite cookbook is titled "Extending the Table: a world cookbook" by Joetta Handrich Schlabach. Published 1991 Herald Press. A "more-with-less" spirit. The Ethiopian recipes are: beef wat chicken wat injera (flatbread) berbere (hot pepper seasoning) lentil salad spicy tea bread alecha (vegetable stew) The last uses oil, garlic and onions sauteed till soft. Water, potatoes, carrots, salt, ginger, tumeric, pepper. Cabbage, water, salt, and green chili pepper. It's a very nice cookbook to have.

They were doing good business today...didn't want to ask.

Diaffa - Morrocan grilled chicken and beef with vegi (onions, peppers, zucchini and tomato) saute, and rice with almonds and raisins. Tap water, chilled, no ice.

Years ago I bought a cookbook from the Mennonites. (Did I spell that right?) They do outreach around the world, help establish craft collaboratives and such. The recipes run from festival foods to what locals offer out of limited supplies and cooking options. I recall a few Ethiopian dishes in there. Might be titled Hands Across the World. Bummer not having the computer and cookbooks in the same location. I'll double check on this and get back to you.

Me too me too. Had a very good experience during last November's 25 for $25 promotion. Even with that monster, the food and service were excellent. Be sure to get on their mailing list - newsletter, birthday dessert...

I waited to open this thread until today. I kind of knew what I what would find and just wasn't sure I wanted to get that upset, again. And to think there was a time I was innocent enough to like Monsanto. They had that cool ride at Disneyland. It's been a long, long, long time...

I never had the pleasure of eating there. ExtraMSG - have you ever eaten at Fandango in Seattle? How does the food compare? I've had some very good food there and some just okay, but never eaten in Mexico. I guess the food is more South American than Mexican?

A good case for identifying your location in the heading or at least in your profile. I'm guessing you are in Seattle? A&J Meats on Queen Anne has had extensive favorable reporting here. Another Pike Place Market butcher - Crystal Meats - has competitively priced and well cut selections. They are almost under Matt's in the Market (behind "Oriental Market"). I don't buy meat regularly, so I don't have a regular butcher. Usually just pick something up at PCC or Ken's Market.

I'm with Mudpuppie on this one. Just wish I had a matching nose.

I just started drinking tea and tesanes (sic) by Numi. Numi's website They are handsomely packaged, creatively combined, and organic. I had a slight problem with one of their items and when I emailed a short note about it (just some mispackaging, nothing drastic), they apologized immediately and went beyond the call to rectify the issue - and noted that the QC person would be informed. Looks like a fine company trying to do right. And a nice cuppa to boot. Excellent Chai - tea bag style. Refreshing herbals. High quality all around.

How about Vita Bella (that's probably not the full name) on 2nd in Belltown? I keep hearing very good things about it, but haven't tried it. Never tried Assiago either. Remember that the originator of Tulio's has moved on - now Chef/Owner of Troiani on 3rd. It left my dining companions swooning last weekend. Not exactly cheap, but .... Does anyone eat at Il Bistro anymore?

Actually, I think they switched to stemware... when the partnership broke up? She's there/he's gone, kind of. Whoa, we hadn't heard about that. What happened, and where did he (kind of) go? ~Anita (edited for an exceptionally lame typo) I think it was sometime last year - but not sure. As I understand it, they continue as friends, he didn't want to be in the daily business anymore, she wanted to continue the restaurant, he consults (there) and caters (?). That's more than I know. (Hmm, somewhat off topic? Anyway, last meal I ate there was very good - a hot shrimp salad...I may have posted about it. The winter menu looks good as always.)

Actually, I think they switched to stemware some time ago (maybe when the partnership broke up? She's there/he's gone, kind of.) I overheard the Owner of another fine restaurant talking to his bartender the other day. They are switching stemware at their place. Going from 5 oz. pours to 3 - 3 1/2. Makes the math work better, though their by the glass price dropped a bit as well. Small plates, small glasses...a trend?

I think she was looking to be disagreeable. There was an overall tone to the review that made me think she wanted to dis it.

Nancy Leson writes that the real Roxy pastrami is taking over the Bagel Oasis in Fremont and that the Bagel Oasis in Ravenna will be reworked into a full service deli - looks like two sandwich places are being renewed. Plus (nationwide/worldwide?) bbq by Peter Glick of Roxy at the defunct Butcher Shoppe in Ballard!

We've all been so very good - so long since last post. "Peppermint Pattie" - two chocolate shortbread cookies with a creamy mint filling - ala Tom Douglas/Dahlia Bakery. A little outline heart on the edge of the half dipped portion.

A few weeks ago, one of our (Seattle) local food radio shows was broadcast from L.A. Tom's guests recommended: Nancy Silverton - A.O.C., Jar, and Angelini (Beverly Blvd.) Sue Finnigan - The Vic (Santa Monica) and Bombay Cafe - maybe not "fine"? David Shaw - Waterview (Grand Ave btwn 5th and 6th) - said they used to ruin a good piece of fish with sauces, but now he'll eat whatever they make for him, and Sona - very highly recommended. and of course, much talk about Campanile and sandwich night.

or Ikea?

Welcome Kurt/Kim - if I'm ever in Iowa City, I know where I'm eating! Your menu looks fantastic. And I like your reading list too. Can I have some paella now?

Lots about sandwiches in Seattle: Persimmon thread Bahn Mi thread Salumi thread and don't forget: Light Italian style sandwiches at Gelatiamo. Grilled cheese at Beechers. Happy hour baby burgers at Cascadia. Brasa bar menu lamb bugers, steak sandwiches, pulled pork too. Falafel at Zaina. Pecos Pit for bbq (or so I'm told.) Pork sandwiches at Paseo (already mentioned.) Croque Monsieur and lamb burgers at Cafe Campagne (ditto.) Grilled halibut or salmon sandwich at Market Grill. Catfish or oyster po'boy at Matt's in the Market. Turkey sandwich at Bakeman's (maybe not great, but a tradition.) Two Bells for burgers? (What's the point if you can't get fries!) Deli type sandwiches at Buffalo Deli on 1st - north of the market - with 'tude. And I keep hearing about one or two deli places in Ballard - Other Coast Cafe and ? Atkins diet be damned.

Etta's Seafood - north end of Market. Tom Douglas's place.

Prettiest and tastiest pork shank I've ever eaten. Fine wild mushrooms too - and a big pile of them to boot.

Signs on the Roxy Deli at 1st and Union: "Closed for winter vacation" "For Sale - $25,000." Not a big loss, though I never got a chance to try the Indonesian food that was also advertised. This place never got the deli part down.

Hey, who said (s)he was in Seattle? Looks like Oakland from another post.

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