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I like the sound of fries and the Z dip. Heavy Middle Eastern population here so various blend abound.

I really like lacinto kale! Great in a Portuguese Caldo Verde

Nice! I imagine your friends are lined up to be willing and happy guinea pigs.

Also the issue of promotion by "Councils". Don't get me started on dairy. There s a great moment in this interview where Misha Collins talks about being solicited by the Kale Council to rep for them. Kinda hilarious. Around minute 23 or so https://soundcloud.com/user-306003081/special-sauce-misha-collins-on

I can read. New York is not middle America. Cost is an issue. Mushroom guy at my big farmers market struggles tremendously. Ok maybe not at Santa Monica or Hollywood where the big time chefs shop but that is a niche.

Not in the US in my guesstimation. We have fungi fear. Kale goes into those green smoothie things. I'd buy the big portobellos at the dollar store and bozos would look at me like I was risking my life for a dirt looking item. Love them personally although y'all can have the skiitakes - do not do it for me.

Wow what a mainstream manufactured sauce selection including lots of Kraft. Its a Small World - sorry for ear worm m- designed by a woman back in the day when Disney was female heavy, Food very enticing.

@Kim Shook Too much to take in all at once. You killed me with the mussels. Gotta breathe and read slowly. Feeling inspired. Oh and not a Costco girl. Argentine wild redd shrimp in freezer will have to suffice.

What a selection of comfort food. My first po'boy was in a canoe in the Louisiana swamp off Lake Pontchartrain - acquired from of course a gas station. Guide said it was 2nd best. First place was on vacation. Best I ever had.

I called the local upscale and the Vons affiliate to check on King crab legs. $48/lb for the big back legs at the first. Other guy hung up on me - busy I guess. We shall see. Serious Eats is doing a break up food series - somewhat amusing. .

Raisin toast with PB sounds like a perfect dessert to me. My stepmother thinks she is Miss Innovation when she does PB and banana for breakfast. Can't hear well so the Elvis reference zips over her head.

i am freezing - comforted just reading @Dejah

Ahhh tarragon - needs a renaissance

I am just too much of a klutz to even try. Even me and a Bunsen burner - the hose would pop...

On the other hand chicken feet and cows feet still hyper cheap I pay more for the yucca that goes in than the feet

Probably like lamb in New Zealand - shipped out to folks who will pay or restaurants.

Interesting point. I am not taste sensitive but my nose is quite the sniffer. I can not be near a buffet table if they are using sterno.

A friend just sent me her menu. They were gonna be here but work intervened. He is in LA. Mr Meat & Potatoes. She is planning shrimp, caeser salad and garlic bread. Love bugs but life is not always plannable!

Yes! it is an adventure. Thanks

Thanks for the salsa update. Sopes are are part of life here. Our farmers markets have them and I really like the pickled cabbage dressing they offer. I can not remember the descriptive name - maybe about a shoe - will think

oh that on and off advice - magic. Had a neighbor who thought I was a wizard -not! Brew on young man

Is this a knife and fork situation? Look daugnting.

Thanks. Sometimes I overtalk and forget some folks really need coffee and privacy in the morning.

Wow too bad when people think they NEED to apologize for their food. it is a process.

and so it goes - you will figure it out. A new soul awaits