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Try buying a case at an H-Mart when they get them. Hoooee! Of course, there you are paying for presentation as well as you'll get flawless fruit. That said, yeah, they are expensive, but as they only show up a month or so every year, I justify it by telling myself "They only show up for a month or so every year". -
I actually have seen Bob's teff flour somewhere, but I can't remember where or when. I'd imagine your best bet might be an Ethiopian grocery/market. There are quite a few around Silver Spring (Tana, Temesgen) or Wheaton (Dessie), though they might only sell injera instead of the flour. Maybe give them a call and see!
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Thought I'd revive an old thread and let everyone know Sumo fruit have started to arrive. I bought some at Whole Foods this weekend at the usual $3/lb. I haven't yet seen them at Korean markets yet, so if you want the big pretty looking ones, wait until then. The Whole Foods ones were a bit small and not the best looking, but since the skin is loose anyway, what do I care...they taste great!
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I'm thinking of baking my usual "stuck inside for days" yeast rolls. Just love that smell of bread baking...
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He's in Lanham alright. Near where I work at Goddard. I tried one of his muffins once ad it wasn't bad, but it's been a while.
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Replacing the BBQ Delight outpost in Hechinger Plaza (next to Saigon Quan), is a new Yemeni restaurant: Marib Restaurant. I think it's been open a couple of months now. After waiting for the Verizon tech to fix a screeching box in my closet, I decided to head on over and get some lunch. Seeing as my entire knowledge of Yemeni cuisine is saltah and chicken mandi, and I've had neither, I figured now is as good a time to try it! I picked saltah and paired it with a Vimto...mainly because I'd never actually tried Vimto as well. I must say, it was quite good. The saltah was pretty much every vegetable in a roiling stew with some sahawiq (spicy condiment, it seems) and a very yummy fenugreek foam around the edge. Couple that with some just perfect bread for dipping and a great lunch was had. And, lucky me, I couldn't eat it all so I have some leftovers tonight/tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to get some chicken mandi and, maybe someday when I'm with about 7 others, get the bint al-sahn. The picture of it on Yelp helps one understand why it's $40. Not a slice...the whole thing!
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Is this the Seoul that took over the old Gamasot space? I tried it recently...and it's quite good.
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Quoth the Wiki: I like that deal. Mmm...lifetime supply of chocolate.
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It seems to say "thịt Ä‘á»" which means "red meat" according to Google. Hmm...
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I think the last time I was there I got a trout or tilapia salad where the fish was covered in garlic. I liked it. Their bread and the spread they serve with it is dangerously addictive.
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Yeah. I miss that sandwich. About 10000 calories of fried sugary meat and cheese you dipped in jam. Mmm. Maybe I should head to Tysons Corner (the only Bennigan's I know of around here) and get one...
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Can't go wrong with Stove Top and I figure if these just have that sage-spice blend I'm used to, I'm good!
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You know, those kale and spinach balls are darn good. I've heard good things about their new stuffing-flavored chips too...gonna have to get some.
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Stopped by again tonight so I could try the new special the chef is serving: pumpkin curry! Perfectly cooked pumpkin and pork in a thick, spicy curry. Was quite good and a fitting dinner for Halloween. Then, for dessert I had kao niaw na pla or anchovy sticky rice. Yep. A dessert with anchovies. Frankly, if you haven't had it before, it most likely isn't what you are thinking...but it is good! The sweet sticky rice is topped with crunchy anchovies and...mystery yummy spices. It is a great combination of savory, sweet, crunch. I highly recommend it!
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Don, I agree. It's really good pho!
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Glad you liked it! I actually went by on Friday and had the yum pla dook fu and rama long song. The first is the crispy tuna appetizer/salad that I'd never tried before, but now I might get it...every time, perhaps. It definitely isn't something that would travel well, I imagine, but if you are eating in, I recommend it. I'm not even sure how you make tuna-crunchy-powder-whatever, but it's good. The second is a classic Thai dish of steamed marinated pork, watercress, and rice with an amazing peanut based sauce/curry. There was also this red sauce/condiment of some sort on the rice that looked like it would melt your face, but it was mild. The peanut sauce had more spice! Not sure what that red stuff was, but it was good!
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I decided to get one today at Kung Fu Tea in Annandale. I kinda like it. Very milk-y. I might go with less-sweet next time. And maybe no ice. The ice was just in the way.
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Of those, I don't really think of Yechon as a barbecue place. It's a "little bit of everything, with some bbq" sort. Now, of the two left, I'd probably go with Kogiya as it's my favorite of the two. The only other place I can really think of would be Oegadgib.
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Nanjing Bistro. I keep meaning to go, but I tend to be in that part of Fairfax at times when it's just not dinnertime! I'm not sure if they have a thread in this forum.
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I see it now! Thanks! Not that I can read much on it. I recognize the "hundred flower" ones since those are kanji I learned in Japanese class. If they are like Hundred Flower Chicken I've seen before, I assume they are stuffed with prawn paste.
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Oooh! Good Chinese near my workplace (NASA Goddard)? I might have to go try it...if I can convince them to give me the real menu. Maybe I need to convince goodeats to come up to Greenbelt (during the week for some reason) as when I've gone to Chinese restaurants with her, I get some great food!
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I edited my answer after you replied about going at lunch. My guess is most dishes would be available, but I don't know. I tend to go there for dinner since it's either after work or at the end of a weekend day.
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As lion said, my first glance is about what's on the chalkboard (banana blossom salad, say) or what's new/special. I often head there when the elephantjumps Instagram feed has a new dish or is spotlighting something (currently, the pinto) or if the Chef's feed has something new. But, if I just head in, and the chef isn't there for me to ask "What should I try today?", I tend to focus on the "Serious Thai Cooking" section as seen on their webpage menu. I agree with lion that T3, the gang hunglay curry, is quite good, I also like the kanom jeen numya (the tuna curry). I still haven't gotten the anchovy sticky rice for dessert yet... ETA: Just saw that you might go at lunch. I'm not sure if all the special dishes are available at lunch if, say, they need an all day cook, but you can always ask. They were ready at around 3, 3:30 the last time I went there. I'm guessing most could be gotten for takeout, though I suppose I'd ask them which would survive.
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Yeah, Sisters is good, I should get over to it more often now they are in Mosaic. I guess I like to go to Elephant Jumps because it seems to have some of the more exotic (to me) dishes from...Northern Thailand, I'm guessing. Probably why it often has a Lao-like taste in some dishes.
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Had another great dinner at Elephant Jumps today. The chef had a new dish, sai oua, I wanted to try, but when I arrived he informed me of a new special. It comes in a "pinto" which is much like the Indian tiffin (pictured with sticky rice and lettuce leaves): Inside that tiffin were three great dishes: At the lower right, hung lay curry: one of their signature dishes, a juicy tender pork curry. Lower left, the aforementioned sai oua, a northern Thai sausage filled with goodness. It was drier than I expected but probably because I'm only used to sausages that have more fat. Finally at top a dish of braised choi sum with spareribs and pork belly. This was quite good. The greens were just perfect and I ended up pretty much drinking the braising liquid. Mmm. So good!
