[Lunch in Kansas City]

I like Delaware Market Cafe when I'm there. And while the food isn't always the greatest, I love The Courthouse Exchange in Independence for nostalgic reasons.

All that said, I haven't lived in KC for 30+ years and don't get back there as often as I'd like, so am not as up-to-date as the city.

[Costa Mesa Dining]

Not sure when you'll be here, but Slow Food OC is having their very first event on Feb. 1:

Orange County Event: Italian Food Fair

    Slow Food Orange County, Slow Food's most recent convivium, is hosting its (redacted). Come join us for an Italian Food Fair on February 1 at Onotria Wine Country Cuisine. This educational event will focus on the specialty foods that make Italian cooking so unique, such as wine, cheese, cured meats, balsamic vinegars and coffee. Master Chef Massimo Navarretta will hand prepare traditional dishes to accompany the various food stations.

    The Food Fair will run from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Onotria is located at 2831 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. Phone: 714.641.5952. The cost is $50 for Slow Food members, $60 for nonmembers.

    For more information, email Kim at slowfoodoc@yahoo.com. For payments, call Delilah at The Road Less Traveled, 714.836.8727.

I hope to be there!!

[Becherovka - Herb liqueur from the Czech Republic]

Oh, yes! I tried way too much of it when in Prague!

[FAGE (Fa'-yeh!) Total Greek Yogurt]

My current breakfast fav is Fage 0% mixed with honey, sprinkled with some pistachios and drizzled with pomegranite glaze.

[Pomegranate Molasses]

My latest breakfast craze: Fage 0% yogurt mixed with a bit of honey, sprinkled with pistachios and drizzled with pomegranite glaze/syrup/molasses.

[Perfecting Basic Beef Stew]

Last week I made a beef stew and added the zest and juice from a clementine and a couple of cinnamon sticks. It was the best stew I've ever made!

[Any good chocolatiers in Laguna Hills/long beach?]

This is what popped up when I googled:

CFC Chocolatier

23022 La Cadena Dr

Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 305-8626

But when you click on the link to the website, it doesn't mention that location. Maybe it's a local sales/distribution office?

[Any good chocolatiers in Laguna Hills/long beach?]

I did a search and brought this place up in laguna hills? anyone know anything about them?

http://www.cfcchocolate.com/

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They're not in CA, they're located in Tulsa, OK.

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I came up with them in a search, too. They must have some sort of facility here, as they've got an address/phone. Next time I'm over that way, I'll drive by and check it out.

[Any good chocolatiers in Laguna Hills/long beach?]

I have not been, so make no recommendation:

Downey's Chocolates is in Laguna Niguel on Aliso Creek Road--almost in Laguna Hills.

[Any good chocolatiers in Laguna Hills/long beach?]

There is at least one chocolate shop that has opened here in Laguna Hills within the past year. Unfortunately, I can't remember the names/locations nor have I been to them. I'll keep my eyes open and ask around.

Sorry I can't be more helpful--I'm trying to lose weight, thus avoid these places.

[Tesco Cassoulet - shun & avoid]

This is fascinating to me! They are opening a Tesco near me here in Southern California sometime soon. I've never been in a Tesco, but the publicity that has preceded this opening has touted it as a wonderful place to shop. I'll be sure to avoid the cassoulet and will report back on how the store is received here.

[Wedding Favor Mold]

Here you go! Look about half-way down.

[Used Bread Making Machine]

If you're looking for a copy of the user's manual and no one here has one, I've got 2 suggestions. Contact WS and ask them if they can send one. Look on eBay to see if someone is selling one that has the manual. Contact the seller and ask if they will make a copy of the manual and send it to you (you'd pay for the copies/postage). I just had someone do that with a tapedeck I'm selling.

[Food History Articles and Links]

Thanks for fixing the links, Foodie!

[Food History Articles and Links]

Those sites look fantastic, Janet!

I don't know if it is "just me" though, but the links are not working. 

If it is just my computer, I'll hunt them up separately. . .lovely stuff. 

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The links don't work for me either. (Using Firefox.)

[Banana Milk?]

Thank you all! I'm passing along the info!

[Banana Milk?]

Thanks! It doesn't sound particularly tasty to me, but I'll pass it along to my friend!

[Banana Milk?]

I received this message from a friend:

My son was stationed in Korea for two years and is being xferred back to the states and is currently home on leave. I asked him what he would like me to have in the house for him while he was home and he requested Banana Milk.

I told him that I never heard of it. I've heard of Banana Shakes but not just plain Banana Milk. He said that it's a common drink in Korea and he's hooked on it.

Does anyone have a recipe that might be reasonably authentic, but with ingredients readily available in the US?

Thanks!!

[LA/Norwalk]

Those of you closer to that area than I, aren't there a couple of Ethopian places not far from there?

And BTW, I second the recommendation of Fora!

[An Honest Answer?]

F***ed up

Insecure

Neurotic

Emotional

[An Honest Answer?]

If you don't say anything (tactfully) and just don't go back, how will they know that they need to fix a problem?

[LA/Norwalk]

What kind of food/price range?

[Piropos in Parkville (Kansas City)]

Thanks, Katie Nell! Yes, I do know BoBo's, but not the others--haven't been to Topeka in about 2 years. I love Topeka!! My sister and her husband think I'm nuts, but I just think it's a cute little city!

[Piropos in Parkville (Kansas City)]

Yes, please talk about all of these places. I've just booked my trip to KC for mid-October. I'll be looking for new places to try*!!

*Including Lawrence and Topeka--my sister lives in Topeka and I'm sure we'll be back and forth.

[Panini Grills and Presses: Which to Buy?]

What happens to the cheese that melts and runs out the bottom of the sandwich?