[kim shook]

I thought that a thread on unusual things we'd found relating to food and cooking might be fun and this seemed to be the best place for it.

Today we found a new Japanese shop called Tokyo Market and got some goodies:



These were like Starburst except much creamier and with a less artificial flavor.


A new (to us) type of Pocky with crumbled chocolate cooky bits. The butterscotch was like English butterscotch – milky and softer than American butterscotch.

And a set of the cutest little bowls:


with a surprise inside:


Join the fun!

[Corgi Man]

Having made traditional cheese fondue three times in the past week using a saucier for cooking and serving, I thought I should finally give in and get a fondue set. Having quizzed several friends whether to get electric or gel/candle, and cast iron vs. stainless steel. the recommendation came back for cheese do gel/candle and enameled cast iron - everything is aesthetically more appealing about it. If you're into beef or other meats fondue you should get a separate set of stainless steel and that electric is safer in that use because you're dealing with oil and potential spills; it also maintains the temperature better. Well, we're only doing the cheese. I priced some nice enameled cast iron ones. AAAAAAGH!!! I fled away in sticker shock. Another consideration was I didn't need a party size one, just one that will make a generous two or three servings. Well, Staub made one perfect for us, 3/4 of a quart. $140 with heating stand and forks. Personally that's too much. Well, I lucked out. I bid and won a brand new one on E-bay for $45.00 plus $8.00 shipping. Now, let's see if I'll make fondue again once I have the equipment.

This post has been edited by Corgi Man: 28 February 2010 - 10:54 AM

[kim shook]

That's a really good deal, Skip! What a beautiful set. I have a goofy looking electric one from the eighties and a newer one that is ceramic that is perfect for chocolate fondue. I like the electric for when I do beef fondue because I like being able to regulate the temperature, but is it ugly!

[Corgi Man]

I bought these today in the market. A brand new product. D'Artagnan Duck Hot Dogs. I can hardly wait!

[kim shook]

If I ever see those, I will buy them in a NY minute! I'm looking forward to a report, Skip!

[James]

Corgi Man, on 26 April 2010 - 02:55 PM, said:

I bought these today in the market. A brand new product. D'Artagnan Duck Hot Dogs. I can hardly wait!

Does the backside have the ingredients and the nutrition label? I see celery juice powder. I'm guessing salt, sugar, and smoke, but I'm curious.

This post has been edited by James: 26 April 2010 - 07:31 PM

[ronbeaux]

I bought me a new grill. I wanted one that would work for chicken and be easy to load into my camper. A Bubba Keg. I like it alot and it does what I tell it in holding temperature.

[Marlene]

ronbeaux, on 27 April 2010 - 07:00 PM, said:

I bought me a new grill. I wanted one that would work for chicken and be easy to load into my camper. A Bubba Keg. I like it alot and it does what I tell it in holding temperature.

It's always good when a grill does what you tell it. Looks mighty fine, Ron.