Shel_B

We never ate in the car even though we took some long trips. When I was about five years old we drove from NYC to St. Louis and back, and at no time did we eat anything in the car. We would always stop at a small restaurant or café. Later, we'd take the car to the Catskill Mountains for our summer vacations. In those days there were no freeways or super highways, and restaurants were, indeed, not found as frequently as they are today. On the way up to our rented summer cabin, we'd stop at the Red Apple Rest on Route 17, and it was a big deal. We'd be tired from driving, and the stop was welcome, not just for food but to get out and stretch our legs. Some years we would not take our car, rather, we'd hire one with a driver from a car service. I always liked that because the cars would be big, shiny black Cadillac limos, and there would be plenty of room to stretch out in the back. Even when using the car service, we'd stop at the Red Apple. Quite a treat!

In a book I read recently, the author noted that a great number of people (I think he was only referring to North Americans) eat in their cars rather than sitting at a table, either by themselves or with friends or family. Many eat while driving. Eating while driving isn't just to satisfy hunger, rather, eating in cars gives the occupant(s) something to do - marking time. Just wondering - who here eats in their car? What do you eat, and why do you do it?

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Sorry if I missed this ... In the San Francisco Bay Area it's sourdough.

Essentially, yes to both. For example, a package I saw noted that the product came from Country A, or Country B, or Country C. The consumer is unsure of just which country the product came from, or if it may have come from multiple countries.

Trader Joe's Faces Lawsuit Over Country of Origin Labeling

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I agree about the recipe. I use a bit less oil and a scosh more stock. I wasn't going to mention it since you seemed interested in roasted cabbage, but since the door was opened ....

This article about rice varieties appeared in our local newspaper this morning. Toots and I have been wanting to try new varieties of rice and rice/grain combinations. The article has given us the impetus to move ahead. We're familiar with several varieties of brown rice, cultivated and true wild rice, jasmine and basmati, but are unfamiliar with most of the rice varieties mentioned in the article. I'm sure numerous eGers are familiar with many of these rice varieties ... anyone care to comment on their favorites and preferred methods of cooking, and maybe describe some of their characteristics? Thanks so much ...

This is available in all the TJ's in my area, and at a far lower price than Amazon. It's not bad, and I think they have a dark chocolate as well. I don't buy it, but have tried it. I tend to agree with you about not buying diabetic products ....

Returning an Item at TJ's A few days ago I purchased a grapefruit at the local TJ's. This morning I noticed it was moldy and starting to rot in a couple of spots. We went to TJ's this morning, brought the grapefruit back, and got a new one - no questions asked. I was curious if they'd take back the grapefruit since there was nothing to indicate I'd bought it there - no label or sticker on the fruit and I didn't have a receipt, and fruit is a perishable item. They had no idea when I bought it or how it was stored. I just love their trust, and that's one reason I shop at TJ's.

What's the "brown bag lottery?" (just returned from TJ's)

I remember the Co-Op ... I'd just recently moved to Berkeley and was surprised at that store ... never experienced anything quite like it. I did have mixed feelings about the place, but overall it was a worthwhile place to shop.

I tried the lime juice some months ago and found it to be terrible ... nothing fresh-tasting about it. Perhaps when used in certain ways it may be acceptable, but not when used on salads, fruit, vegetables as one would squeeze a fresh lime. I recognize that people have different tastes, and this is just my experience ... FWIW

Rick Bayless has a very nice recipe using lime juice and buttermilk ... it's quite good. I've just started playing around with making my own ricotta, and this is one of the recipes I'm going to play with some more: http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/lime-set-whole-milk-ricotta/

Here are some online reviews: #1 and #2 and #3 and #4 ... I've gotta try these. Thanks, Elsie!

Saw a reference to this list in this morning's fish wrap and thought it would be nice to share .... Franklin BBQ #1 in Best Casual Restaurants in America

There's a relatively new WF near me, and I've visited the store several times in the past couple of months after not being in a WF for more than a year. I was dismayed to see how much conventional produce was in the store. The cherries I bought were an abomination ... priced well but of very low quality.

Next time I go, I'll ask ...

I sometimes enjoy a bag of Trader Joe's Sweet Sriracha Bacon Jerky.

When I visit Costco, about once a month, I get the concierge of my building a hot dog. She loves 'em! This Costco, unfortunately, does not have sauerkraut, just ketchup, mustard, and sweet relish. If they offered sauerkraut, I'd probably try one of those puppies. Their relish is WAY too sweet and cloying for my taste. I like my dogs with a crisp and snappy casing, on a lightly toasted sesame or sourdough bun, with a light application of brown or deli-style mustard and a good amount of warm-hot sauerkraut. The mustard must be directly on the dog, sauerkraut over the mustard. I hate it when the mustard is on top.

Harissa ... many recipes can be found.

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This morning I received THIS LINK describing several unusual salts. Some are quite intriguing. Thought I'd share it with everyone ....

I read in the FAQ that the max temp is 500-deg F.