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Comment on Mom’s Rhubarb Crisp by If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen! « 3hourslater

If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen! « 3hourslater — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:12:45 +0000

[...] tonight, after halving this recipe, we enjoyed some delicious rhubarb crisp. Perfect the first time, straight out of the oven. With a [...]

Comment on Packing List: Vancouver by cream

cream — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:38:32 +0000

Well, I have tried Savary Island in West Van. And while they are very good, I would still choose Aphrodite’s…beyond the pies, I like the atmosphere better, the rest of the menu and the fact that I get to stay in Vancouver.

Comment on Packing List: Vancouver by Jess

Jess — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:19:24 +0000

I’ve had and enjoyed Aphrodite’s pies, but if you’re talking about the best pies in Vancouver, Savary Islands is unequivocally the best pie place in town. If you love a good pie, you should definitely visit them the next time you’re in town: http://www.savaryislandpiecompany.com/

Comment on Today’s Special: April 24, 2012 by cream

cream — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:13:33 +0000

Along with the bread, we had the mushroom, bok choy salad, steak, sea bass and coconut dessert. Loved it all.

Comment on Today’s Special: April 24, 2012 by Dara

Dara — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:03:21 +0000

Yum! I’m going there next week and will definitely be ordering this bread! Any other dishes you suggest?

Comment on Words to Digest: October 22, 2011 by cream

cream — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:24:57 +0000

I think it’s definitely worth a visit to see what it’s like. I really enjoyed my meal, but we had a horrible table. I don’t think I’d rush back, but I’m glad I tried it.

Comment on Words to Digest: October 22, 2011 by Dara

Dara — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:08:55 +0000

I’m planning on going to The Dutch this weekend and was considering cancelling my reservation due to hearing it was way over-hyped. What do you think??? Is it worth the visit? As you can see, this is causing me much anxiety!

Comment on A first week in New York City by cream

cream — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:44:13 +0000

Thank you, Dara! I really appreciate your suggestions.
It’s funny – Caracas Arepa Bar is a discovery I made on my first trip to NYC about 10 years ago. I haven’t been back! Need to. And I *just* had Big Gay ice cream on Friday. Look for it in a future post. Paulie Gee’s is high on my list.
Perhaps we need to try some places together??

Comment on A first week in New York City by Dara

Dara — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:42:31 +0000

I recently found your blog and love it! You’ve really done a lot of good eating for one week! I am also a newbie New Yorker coming from Toronto and have absolutely fallen in love with the food scene here. I’ve tried the famous pancakes from Clinton Street, the noodle bowl from Momofuku, and just today had the scuttlebuck from Saltie. Doughnut plant and Robertas are high on my list!

Some of my faves in the city so far:
Caracas arepas (East village) for fantastic corn cake sandwiches, Big Gay Ice Cream Shop (next door) for the most wild ice cream experience, Pauli Gee’s (Greenpoint) amazing pizza, Northern Spy (East Village) local seasonal cuisine, and Cookshop (Chelsea) for fantastic brunch.

I look forward to reading all about your New York food experience!

Comment on Chocolate Guinness Cake by sugar

sugar — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:07:31 +0000

Glad the cake was a hit, Chris. About the frosting, I have a few trouble shooting ideas. Did you use the block cream cheese or the spreadable tub style cream cheese? I think the block style yields better results as it is naturally denser than the spreadable variety. Second idea is that perhaps the cream cheese became too warm in the process? I used my straight from the fridge and had good results. It really is dreamy frosting so I hope you’ll have a chance to give it another try.