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Had a tree in La Costa that gave me very sweet, streaky red fleshed ones. We used them in fresh juice, mixed with valencias

Then what? How do you cook them?

Harlan~ Please let us know how it goes~post pix and menus and generally keep us posted! I am excited for you. A total change of scenery and lifestyle can be invigorating and eye-opening. Good luck.

Great walk through........... Go Steelers !

McDuff~ Your grandfather looks just like mine ! Mine was from Czechoslovakia.

Was it opened.......and was it good ? Also, if it was opened, what was your menu?

What a great idea, Kim. They sound fantastic !

Sandy~ I am so jealous. What a cool thing to see as a kid. I grew up in Pgh and never got there and it burned down in 2001 after years of neglect........

Ellen~ I am with you on that! Have had some fantastic dinners and great concerts (Jonny Lang and time in the Lounge with your buddies, ROCKOLA ) I've always wanted to get a room there the night of the concert---that'd be PERFECT !

Jake~ Here is a link to the one of the many versions that are flying around cyberspace Bonnie's Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Sounds good to me.......it'll be on my table tomorrow! GO STEELERS!

Mary~ We have to figure out a way to get some of those yummy beans to migrate south a little! Steve, when are you bring them down to the Central Coast ?

Will, Thank you for joining us. It sounds lovely ! Can't wait to hear more ........

"pint of Cherry Garcia "

in a word............... CUCUMBER !

OMG! you are so right! I'm throwing a huge party in 2 weeks.....I might have to make some of those! Anyone know who sells some cool looking disposable containers I can make them in? There's going to be about 100 people there so I have to have disposable. edited to add: I've only tried jello shots, never made them. Any tips or recipes who be wonderful! Thanks! ← Where are you located? Smart and Final has these in the West..........

I have to tell you, I must be really out of it but I cannot say that I recognized 25% of what was on their list ! Looked like random word generatoring, kinda like the names for new housing developments in SoCal ! BTW, Miz Duck~ loved your blog, made me miss SD.........

I have seen the 'Aviator' cocktail referenced a few times on threads here and cannot figure out what it is ! Googling it gives me 10 different recipes, most related to the film........... Is there a REAL Aviator out there?

What happens if you freeze creme fraiche? can you still use it in recipes (if it separates, for example) ?

Miz Ducky~ I've had exactly that same breakfast......down to the bread ! Yum. BTW, I used to get the Talking Rain at the Costco in C'bad. Have they stopped carrying since I left?

MD~ You might like this one : Aromatic Pork Belly Hot Pot I tried posting it before with all sorts of credits and sources and was told it violated copyright laws. Is that true? Isn't it public domain when it is posted on the Web, especially if you are told where it is coming from? Whatever. you might like it, given your predilection ofr Asian style goodies........

Better ask Daniel this one !

Daniel~ It is not the BEST OF THE BEST It is good food at a good price under one roof. You can run all over town and find better, no doubt, but this is way better, and at a better price, than most people can find locally. Do us all a favor ..........and please DON'T go ! I love your posts, your photos, your devotion to wonderful food. Do not drive yourself crazy trying to find something at TJ's that won't be there.......and then being miserable. Keep searching out the best ingredients for your delightful, complex dinners. K

Good, and not good. Inexpensive wines fun to try. Or good wines at a fair price. Cheap Burnett's vodka for mixing, and some really good prices on single malt scotch. Make sure you get the Fearless Flyer........these things frequently sell out VERY quickly. It is not alll things to all people, just a great place to pick up some things. Believe it or not, it is one more SPECIALTY shop.............just add it to your repertoire and cruise it occasionally.

I love the Trader Joe's Creamy Blue Cheese, hadn't seen it for a while. As I was looking for it the person stocking the shelves asked if I had found everything I was looking for. "No, I ws looking for the TJ's Creamy Blue---I like it as much as Saga" "Well, sure, they make it for us........" At $3.99/LB !!!!!!!!! Just an example, Daniel. Not a "chain" as you think of it............ Edited to add: I am 1/2 hr away from one, when I used to be 3 blocks. I miss it desparately, esp the herb salad mix......and baby spinach...........and nuts..........and tzatziki........and salmon......and frozen shrimp.........

Daniel~ With all respect~ Have you ever BEEN to Trader Joe's? Doesn't sound like it..........