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I lived in Devon as a child and cream cheese isn't a good substitute. You can make a version of Clotted Cream w/ pasteurized milk (not ultra-pasteurized), Alton Brown has a recipe -just google it. Otherwise Crème Fraîche, or Quark are similar, you might be able to find them at a store near you. I hear there's something called Clabber which is similar to Crème Fraîche and is made in the Southern US, so maybe you have access to that? Crema Mexicana which is easy to find might pass -it's thinner but has a similar taste. Fresh Ricotta would be a tasty, if inauthentic, substitute.

justhungry at 12:49PM on 02/25/09

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Where to buy Abita in NY (preferably Brooklyn)?

They sell a wide variety of Abita beers at Whole Foods on Bowery & Houston -check out their beer room. It's not in Brooklyn, but it is on the F line.

justhungry at 12:25PM on 02/25/09

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie

Salted caramel.

justhungry at 12:50PM on 02/09/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

chocolate chocolate chip ice-cream

justhungry at 3:12PM on 12/18/08

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Home Beer Brewing Kits?

You're right a home brewing kit is an awesome gift. If you give a dad a beer he can drink for a,,, well until he finishes the beer, but if you teach your dad to brew he can drink forever. I agree with rasellers0 the "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing," is essential for any home brewer. It can be used as a reference even if your dad is unlikely to read it from cover to cover. It's easy to follow and is full of really good recipes -it even has advice on how to doctor up pre-hopped beer kits. It's a quirky, wisdom filled book, the instructions include steps like, "relax, don't worry, have a homebrew."

justhungry at 11:34AM on 12/12/08

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City Bakery's New Bad Economy Beer Menu

I don't agree that "Ilene Rosen's focus on local, sustainably grown ingredients is laudable in theory but often falls short in execution." I think the savory food at City Bakery is amazing . I've eaten there a lot and everything has always been really tasty and fresh. My only complaint with it is that it is a bit expensive.

justhungry at 10:34AM on 12/10/08

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'

A tasty cheese plate w/ crackers, olives, sliced apples and honey.

justhungry at 9:42AM on 12/02/08

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Apple Cider Donuts from Atkins Farm in Amherst, Massachusetts

Yum! I used to walk across an apple orchard to buy Atkins donuts during my Hampshire College days. I had no idea I could order these online. Thanks.

justhungry at 2:34PM on 10/24/08

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Migraine Foods - Triggers/"Cures"

I've had them for decades, they always start w/ blind spots followed by a swirling prism -like aura and numbness in my fingers. I'm lucky I don't get them very often but when I do they knock me out of commission. I've never really been able to figure out the cause. I even gave up coffee for 4 sad years - it didn't make a noticable difference in the frequency of my migaines though. The one pattern I think I've figured out is dehydration, especially first thing in the morning. So now I make sure I have a glass of water before my morning coffee and I at the suggestion of my doctor I take B vitamins.

justhungry at 5:03PM on 10/23/08

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"If allowed only ONE topping on a cheese pizza, it'd be _____."

Arugula!

justhungry at 4:30PM on 10/21/08

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Good Veggie Burger in NYC?

Broadway East has a delicious one.

justhungry at 10:41AM on 10/15/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Sweet Ticket Giveaway, Week 3: Pichet Ong's Guilty Pleasure Sweet

A whoppie pie from Urban Rustic.

justhungry at 1:48PM on 10/02/08

From Recipes

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

I made this last night. It was easy and delicious. I just cooked the quinoa according to the directions on the package.

justhungry at 1:18PM on 09/30/08

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Good Brunch in NYC with not too long of a wait!

The Stanton Social has a great brunch. It's tapas style so you don't have to make that tough choice between salty and sweet -you can have it all. They have it on Saturday and Sunday, I've never had a wait but I've always arrived not long after they open which is at 11:30. You can also make a reservation on Open Table, something you can't do for brunch at many other spots around town . Dressler's also has a great brunch it's delicious, reasonably priced and I've never had to wait for a table.

justhungry at 3:04PM on 09/18/08

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