Posts by KirstenS

Thanks all. I figured galanga had some relation to ginger, looks very similar. Galanga, the word, threw me for a loop.

Can someone help me out as to what these two ingredients are?

Slow-roasted duck with herbs (garlic, thyme, pepper, etc.) or duck with leeks, carrots in an olive gravy.

Completely agree.   Quote: Originally Posted by siduri    I believe you don';t like the taste, - stuffing outside the bird is pretty dry and tasteless.    I always...

Quote: Originally Posted by abefroman    Will those work on deep dish?   I thouht the same thing. Must be a Chicago thing.

I'm sure some of you foodies out there have eaten at Bourdain's Les Halles. Good? Worth checking it out?   Also, has anyone eaten at Sakagura? Thoughts?   Thanks!

Did you drizzle any olive oil on them?

Quote: Originally Posted by shroomgirl  Lincoln Park Green Market is exceptional.....2x a week, growers from all over the area....lots of farmstead cheeses & produce, I don't remember any meat guys specifically...

Out of curiousity, which shops did you find? I'm around the area too.

Trader Joe's is excellent. Great buys for wine, cheese, nuts, and snicky-snacky foods. A lot of their chips are low in fat and salt. Their wine and cheese are a lot cheaper than any mainstream grocer. I do agree with someone saying up...