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I'm guessing it's because goats are seen as randy creatures.

I went 2 or 3 years ago and found it authentic but kind of mediocre, though authentically heavy and then some. But who knows what might have changed in the interim, or whether their regular cook was there the time I went.

While I was in Malaysia, I made sure to have some bananas every day. Delicious, and they have some laxative properties.

If I remember, I'll ask my mother about these practices. Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention. Rambutan are cooling too, aren't they?

I didn't see today's Times, and I'm not sure how to access ads online. Could you please start a thread letting us in on the points the ad made? Thanks a lot.

Good thoughts. What are Nanaimo bars? The first food I think of when I think "Canada" is Poutine, then maple syrup, then beer with crazy names (La Fin du Monde, Maudite) or funny slogans like "Molson's, un gout qui pete le feu" (Molsons, a taste that farts fire). I guess you can tell I've spent more time in Quebec than other parts of Canada. Maple syrup is bigger in Canada than the U.S., but tell that to a Vermonter. Actually, there are several pretty significant sugar maple states. You'd probably expect states that neighbor Vermont like New York and New Hampshire to be on the list, but did you know that a lot of maple sap is harvested in northeast Pennsylvania?

I've never heard of it by name, nor seen a sandwich of this description. Am I un-American.

I never knew about these things. I don't remember anyone doing that in the kampung. Do you figure those are more Chinese practices?

What's a Monte Christo?!

i don't think i suggested otherwise. You didn't.

We're basically in agreement, Tommy. During my lifetime, there have always been polite and rude children.

All kids have to be taught to say "Please" and "Thank you," and it's always been that way. I guess what you're saying is that the kids you work with weren't taught that by their parents.

How so?

I hope you don't think I'm being pedantic, Fat Guy, but America was discovered thousands of years ago. More importantly, there are crucial parts of today's American cuisine that show Native American influence, starting with potatoes, corn and corn meal, turkey, and of course tomatoes. Undoubtedly, someone will point to more specifics.

Shiewie, what do you mean by eating a few "seeds" of durian? You aren't translating "beberapa biji" into English, are you (which would mean she had a few whole durian)? Nah, not possible. I figure you mean a few sections (flesh surrounding the seed), because the seeds themselves are nut-like and not smelly, right?

Alright, Soba, and having looked at only the first three posts, these were the first three things that came to mind: (1) Pancakes - particularly if you use maple syrup (sure, this is both American and Canadian) (2) Eggs and bacon (3) Steak Sorry, I can't limit it to three. (4) Roast beef (5) Fried chicken (also, barbecued/baked chicken) (6) Eggs over easy (7) Potatoes - French fried, baked, mashed (8) Hamburgers, hotdogs. (9) Corn on the cob Then, I'd get into regional and well-established "ethnic" foods (in no particular order): (1) Chili (2) Jambalaya (3) Burritos (4) Pastrami (5) Chowder (6) Blackeyed peas and rice (7) Dirty rice (8) Shrimp creole (9) Pizza Etc., etc. I think the misconceptions I'd most want to correct are that American cuisine (a) is monolithic, (b) is all bland and tasteless, © is just white people's food. I think that how one should introduce American cuisine to someone unfamiliar with it depends a lot on what that person's tastes are. If it's someone who likes his/her food spicy and tasty, s/he might like some nice hot chili or a Cajun meal of jambalaya and crawfish etoufee'. If it's someone who doesn't like a lot of spice, a brunch of buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup topped with some fresh fruit in season and perhaps accompanied by bacon or some eggs and toast might go over well. And then there's the possibility of some soul food - fried chicken with collard greens and candied yams, for example.

I decided to post a link only on the Wine board.

New York Times article here Thanks to Squeat Mungry for posting the link in the California board here.

Yeah, the Wine board. You're right. I think the simplest thing is to post links at both those boards. I'll do it.

Sorry about the dinner. How many people were in your party?

Yes, it's free. Thanks for posting the link. Very entertaining article. But perhaps this should be posted to Food Media, since it covers a variety of wine-growing regions in the U.S.

maukitten, I have no idea when I may be able to come back to Malaysia, but I'd better be married, or I'll never hear the end of it from everyone in Merchang (explanation for those watching this thread: the village in the state of Terengganu where I used to live in the 70s). In theory, I'd like to come back as soon as possible, but in practice, I figure it'll be a few years before I might have another chance.

I had no idea Montana (or parts of it) was so cold this time of year. Stay warm!

Have a good meal, maukitten. Nice to see you again, if only through this teletype medium. All the best, Michael

This was my favorite line in your report.