Barbara Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 ^ Thanks! Just searching around Amazon, I see what I'm looking for under "glass bottle swing top". Now... figure out how to make nice labels. I'm glad you brought this up because now seems to be the time to start these infusion projects for holiday gifts. This is place I have long gone to for labels when I was bottling limoncello to give at Christmas time: http://www.myownlabels.com/ I also got bottles from specialtybottles.com Maybe the cranberry liqueur will be more successful than the faux plum schnapps I made from a WaPo article last year. Nobody liked it, including me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Giant White Beans: Whole foods has a mariated giant white Bean salad that we are in love with. However, they do not sell the beans, anyone seen them? I will post a picture later, but they are an inch+ across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 They could be large lima beans. I've seen them at mercados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Like these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Giant White Beans: Whole foods has a mariated giant white Bean salad that we are in love with. However, they do not sell the beans, anyone seen them? I will post a picture later, but they are an inch+ across. Those are called gigante beans, and you can find them at Middle-Eastern markets like Yekta, next door to Joe's Noodle House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks! Just searching around Amazon You can also get them from homebrew shops. That way you don't have to pay shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 A pound of gorgeous, organic, kaffir limes is winging it's way to me from California, so I need some equally excellent lemongrass to make some curry pastes. Has anyone seen any that was really fresh? And for the really long shot, how about cilantro root? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I know that The Farm at Sunnyside was bringing lemon grass to the Dupont Circle farmers market a few weeks ago, and when they bring cilantro, oftentimes it still has the roots on. Last week they were selling young ginger, turmeric and galangal. You might contact them and see if they have any and can bring it next Sunday. They are located in Little Washington, VA. Dupont is the only DC area market they come to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 ^ Unfortunately, DuPont is a long hike for me. Plus, the limes are coming tomorrow, and I'm antsy to make the curry pastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I've bought lemongrass from this inside vendor at Eastern Market. I don't know that I'm the best judge of freshness of that ingredient, but they carry a lot of herbs, and they're always fresh and of good quality. You could try calling them. The number is in that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 A pound of gorgeous, organic, kaffir limes is winging it's way to me from California, so I need some equally excellent lemongrass to make some curry pastes. Has anyone seen any that was really fresh? And for the really long shot, how about cilantro root? Great Wall sells cilantro with and without roots (at both locations). Lately they have been trimming off the long parts of the roots, but they leave enough root to use, and the roots are big. They need to be washed well. The lemongrass at Bangkok 54 varies in freshness, but is usually fresher than other places with less turnover e.g. Shoppers Food etc. Though I haven't been in a while, I suspect Eden Center grocery may be a good source for lemongrass, due to high turnover. I've taken to growing cilantro for the roots, as well. I also grow lemongrass, but it's all gone now. The freshness of just harvested lemongrass is hard to beat. BTW where did you order your limes from? I need to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 ^ I ordered from La Vigne Organics in California. With shipping, it was a bit over $20 for a pound, and that should be somewhere between 12 and 16 limes. They had great reviews, but, just in case, I'll let everyone know how they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleese Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Wegmans in Fairfax sometimes has cilantro plants with roots attached (although they did not today). I think it depends on their supplier. I usually freeze the roots whenever I get cilantro with the roots attached. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 FYI Bangkok 54 has fresh kaffir limes today! A pack of 3 is $3.50. I bought 3 packs, so there is only one or two packs left, but they may get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I got my box from La Vigne today, and it looks like this: I ordered one pound, and they sent a crate. I think someone who ordered a crate is going to be pretty mad, and I've got to go start peeling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Posting again to say that I wrote the vendor about the mix-up and heard nothing back, so it may be that this is the amount of limes one received for $23.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Posting again to say that I wrote the vendor about the mix-up and heard nothing back, so it may be that this is the amount of limes one received for $23.50. Just curious, when I was playing around on the website, it would not allow me to check out unless my order was over $10 (before shipping), and I think the limes were less than $10 a pound. I had to put 2 Lbs in my cart to see what the shipping would be. How were you able to make an order for just 1 lb. and then check out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just curious, when I was playing around on the website, it would not allow me to check out unless my order was over $10 (before shipping), and I think the limes were less than $10 a pound. I had to put 2 Lbs in my cart to see what the shipping would be. How were you able to make an order for just 1 lb. and then check out? Her picture doesn't look like 1 pound to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ^^ I bought through Amazon.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^^ I bought through Amazon.com. Thanks! I just ordered some. Maybe I'll get a crate too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Alas, I received merely a pound (14) of very good quality kaffir limes. They will join their friends in the freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry prof Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thinking about making pretzels, so I need food-grade lye. Anybody know where I can find it, preferably in MoCo or NW DC? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thinking about making pretzels, so I need food-grade lye. Anybody know where I can find it, preferably in MoCo or NW DC? Thanks. Well, I've seen "lye water" at Chinese markets before. I think it's used for noodles. A quick search around the net someone said if you dilute it 5x, it's about equivalent to pretzel-dip strength...but that's the internet saying that. Frankly, I had too much "experience" with NaOH as a chem student to want it near me in a kitchen. Nasty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Has anyone seen Meyer lemons yet this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Has anyone seen Meyer lemons yet this season?I've gotten them at Trader Joe's. Also have seen them at Whole Foods and Balducci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm pretty sure I've bought Plugra at Trader Joe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Has anyone seen betel leaves? Ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Has anyone seen betel leaves? Ever? Definitely seen them at Indian grocery stores. I'm pretty sure I've seen them at the little grocery store in the same complex as Tiffin in Langley Park. You might also try the one in Arlington, in that little row of stores with the two Bangladeshi restaurants - Gharer Kabar and Alladin. Are you going to start chewing paan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Definitely seen them at Indian grocery stores. I'm pretty sure I've seen them at the little grocery store in the same complex as Tiffin in Langley Park. You might also try the one in Arlington, in that little row of stores with the two Bangladeshi restaurants - Gharer Kabar and Alladin. Are you going to start chewing paan? Nope. At least not until next Halloween. I found what is supposed to be an authentic Vietnamese recipe for lemongrass tofu, and the leaves are one of the ingredients in the recipe. I'll try the little place on LRT at Braddock first - it's on my commute. Thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithhemb Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Banana leaves? Ideally not too far from upper NW DC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Banana leaves? Ideally not too far from upper NW DC... Most Latino or Asian markets will have them, but remember they will be in the frozen section, not fresh. If you really need fresh, someone else will likely chime in with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Banana leaves? Ideally not too far from upper NW DC... I've seen them at the Old Town Whole Foods. You could call around to the DC stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Best world in Mt P usually has them, as does El Progreso, but call first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithhemb Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mission Accomplished. Found everything I needed for both mole and a pibil-style turkey at the Silver Spring Bestway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Solo brand (or similar) canned apricot filling (apricot preserves won't do) and almond paste (the solid kind that has to be grated). If my local Safeway had them I sure as heck couldn't find them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Solo brand (or similar) canned apricot filling (apricot preserves won't do) and almond paste (the solid kind that has to be grated). If my local Safeway had them I sure as heck couldn't find them. Thanks. Rodman's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I know I've seen them in the Annandale Giant, but they move around. Could be shifted to the Hannukah cooking area right now. I also have seen them in the far end of the baking aisle on occasion. If you call the store manager, they can tell you if they're in stock and where they're being hidden currently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Goose. Going to cook a goose for Christmas. Never cooked one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Goose. Going to cook a goose for Christmas. Never cooked one before. The poultry counter at Eastern Market has pretty much every kind of bird imaginable. I can't recall the name of the business, but I bet Hillvalley knows the one I am talking about. Try sending her a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The poultry counter at Eastern Market has pretty much every kind of bird imaginable. I can't recall the name of the business, but I bet Hillvalley knows the one I am talking about. Try sending her a PM. Market Poultry. Mel Inman. I had a neighbor who got a holiday goose from them in the past, but I don't know if they always have them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Who sells good linguií§a? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Jamie Stachowski. If you don't want to go to Georgetown, he has a stand at the Falls Church farmer's market on Saturday mornings and typically brings linguica with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anyone know of a local source (DC or VA, no MD) for piment d'espelette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anyone know of a local source (DC or VA, no MD) for piment d'espelette? Bazaar Spices at Union Market has it available on their website, which leads me to believe that they'd have it at the UM shop -- I've had good luck finding hard-to-find spices there. You can call them at: 202-379-2907. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer john Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anyone know of a local source (DC or VA, no MD) for piment d'espelette? I'm growing about 100 plants this year- fresh pods should be available mid to late July, dried somewhat later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleese Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Anyone know of a local source (DC or VA, no MD) for piment d'espelette? I've previously purchased it at the Butcher's Block in Old Town Alexandria. I believe I've also seen it at Sur la Table in Old Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Where can I find fresh poblanos and tomatillos at this time of year? Or am I living in a fantasy world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Where can I find fresh poblanos and tomatillos at this time of year? Or am I living in a fantasy world? Within the past few weeks, I've found tomatillos at Giant and poblanos at, I think, Whole Foods. I don't know where they're from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I saw poblanos at H-Mart in Annandale last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I just saw an abundant supply of both at the Old Town Whole Foods this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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