Suvir Saran

I've never been there, but I know there's a Trader Joe's about 10 minutes away from me. Sounds like that's where I'm heading! Lucky guy! I have only been to the one in LA... Great store.

Quite an impressive list already. You are so modest. How are you doing? When are we going to be graced by a visit from you in NYC? Happy Baking! PS: If you want to buy some ginger cookies that are not to crisp, just the right amount of chewy and spicy enough ..... you can go for the Charles and laurel Cookies, ginger cookies. They are very good. Contact: (866) 662-6400 for mail order. Web link to Charles and Laurel Cookies I like their ginger cookies the best. I stopped making them at home once I enjoyed these. I bake others at home still.

Box?? Where do you get that? We get 8 sheets in a plastic bag and they coset over 6 dollars. Is that about right?

How are the truffles Awbrig?

just so ............ delicately? in a bath of water? Without the custard really boiling?

Raisins or currants should work just fine.

I am going to be served what the James Beard Society certainly declared as being some of the best Latkes in the US tonight. Shall report back after I get back hom. Latkes and Indian food later....

Do a cold Aloo Chaat (Potato Salad). And make your raita more veggies and less yogurt. And try hanging the yogurt to drain extra water... it will become nice and thick and will work as a thick coating on whatever you choose to toss in it.

What desserts to serve - Thread on the Indian forum Monica asks in the thread above as to what makes a perfect flan. Any ideas??

These two amongst some other things you posted, hold true for me as well. We had potatoes with every meal. At least cooked in one style.. often several recipes with them. I remember one time there was a meal prepared just using potatoes as the main ingredient for each dish. Several dishes (when I say that I mean over 5 main courses) were prepared with potatoes and each had a very different taste, texture and look. It was my favorite meal. And yes it shocks most of my family when they hear how much I eat out. This thread is fascinating in how it shows us diverse lot of people having so much in common. Across our religious, geographic and cultural divides.

Thanks Jinmyo. That last line is beautiful. I could have cried... and then stopped. There was a movie about this orphanage (Cider House Rules) where the man that runs it says something almost similar (not quite) to the boys every night as he turns the light off. It reminded me of that movie. Thanks Jinmyo.

Handsome 3 : marked by skill or cleverness : ADROIT 4 : marked by graciousness or generosity : LIBERAL <handsome contributions to charity> 5 : having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance synonym see BEAUTIFUL The above is part of the meaning for handsome as found in the dictionary... Merriam Webster Dictionary

I can get my own ticket to Chicago Awbrig. And your mother has great presence. In fact if you have half as much presence as she does, you will be a great success someday. Now try and get some beauty sleep. Maybe you can wake up next year...? How are the truffles coming along? When do you start rolling them? Did you take some pictures for your thread? Since the day has already begun officially.

I can get my own ticket to Chicago Awbrig. And your mother has great presence. In fact if you have half as much presence as she does, you will be a great success someday. Now try and get some beauty sleep. Maybe you can wake up next year...? How are the truffles coming along? When do you start rolling them? Did you take some pictures for your thread? Since the day has already begun officially.

Good Morning Jinmyo!

I would be the same. She has a winning smile. And a grand presence. I am sure you are protective.. But she seems one that has little to worry about. She seems like one with great measure of strength and a presence that cannot be ignored easily. She looks like she owns that restaurant in those pics. Are you sure you are not CT?

How flattering!?! I'll pass that along to my Mom...My mothers face is puffy due to her medication- she has a heart transplant... Handsome in old english parlance is actually quite a compliment. It was only used for women that had great character. Women that had great dignity, beauty, measure of confidence and an aura about their person. So take it as you will Awbrig, but the poet inside me saw all of those in her grand face... and so I gave her a compliment as I know how to. Sorry if it does not meet your American English standards.. But for my trainiing in India. Handsome for a woman is a great compliment. Since most women were called beautiful, only a few were given that pleasure of being considered handsome. In some old English poetry you will find grand poets use it to give us visuals about women that commanded respect and power as being handsome. I wish your mom every happiness and strength to fight any all things she faces. She is beautiful in American English... and special no matter what language one speak in. I am sorry my easy grasp with English in the English sense can often betray me.

Thanks Awbrig! I wish you would answer more of the questions I asked. Would help me understand why you are so CT fixated. What other chefs do you worship with such fanfare?

What a handsome face your mother has. Thanks for sharing her pictures. She is very precious. Great smile. And certainly seems like one happy customer. What are some of her favorite dishes? How often does she find herself at CT?

What did they talk about? The business or the pleasure part of CT and your relationship? Are both very interesting? Or one more so than the other? Seriously, that does sound very kind. How often does your mom get to eat at CT? What are her feelings about the food? What are some of her favorite dishes? How much time did it take for her to get used to the food at CT?

What did they talk about? The business or the pleasure part of CT and your relationship? Are both very interesting? Or one more so than the other? Seriously, that does sound very kind. How often does your mom get to eat at CT? What are her feelings about the food? What are some of her favorite dishes? How much time did it take for her to get used to the food at CT?

For a man with privvy to such fine dining choices, can you not afford yourself some time in a good ole Southern CharmSchool? They would help you with your grammar, spelling and behavioral skills.