Hot water all the way. Also, I always wrap my (wooden) pantry shelves in (clear) contact paper. In situations like this it might actually be easiest to just remove the contact paper, and add anot...

Ice Cream? "Dips" without bread/chips/etc (hummus comes to mind). What about small sized grains-and-grain-like-foods like bulgur, couscous, orzo, Israeli couscous, or quinoa? Perhaps even rice? T...

coffee should NEVER be kept in clear containers like that. Always use an opaque/air tight container! UGH. Food storage pet peeve.

Fridge pet peeves: coffee & tomato stored in the fridge. This is the worst place for both of these items. Keep tomato out on the counter to avoid them going tasteless and...

I made my own membrillo yesterday took a long time but I think I have enough for a year or so! Delicious! Plus, it makes great (and impressive) gifts. Next time you go to a party don't bring a bo...

sjbreeze: Traditionally, Tabouli is made with bulgur: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgur Which only really ...

Quinoa Tabouli To prepare quinoa: 1 cup quinoa (easily found these days, we get ours from Trader Joe's or the Berkeley bowl) 2 cups water (Quinoa directions fr...

Mmm... I like these cupcakes that I made recently: http://dicedtomato.blogspot.com/2009/07/peach...

I like to use them along with the red, green, and orange ones to make this salad: http://dic...

I have to agree with the other NYer... I bring back bagels. Lots of them and freeze them (they freeze quite well). When will SF get hip too GOOD simple bagels? And not the "Asiago Craisin" variety?

What about a nice Shaksuka? Shaksuka is basically a spicy tomato and egg dish. Here's a Recipe: http://r...