You are the man. Probably the hardest thing to find in the US. One of my favorite things is spicy chicken with holy basil...

Another similar one is called Maggi Sauce.

What a great list! We do have a Chinese Grocery and I have a few things on your list from cooking dumplings with my son's Mandarin Tutor. I will need to wander the grocery for some of the other things. Thanks so much.

I can't add much Stephanie, only to say that clearly your son loves you. :) On the saffron, I would save some for a saffron beurre blanc with any mild whitefish like sole. On that note, make some paella and bouillabaisse, you've got a few $100 worth of saffron it looks like so enjoy it.

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One of my favorite ways to consume saffron:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chicken-thighs-with-saffron-green-olives-and-mint-1244918/amp

i'm afraid to go poop today.

made mar po tofu yesterday. was a bit heavy handed on the spices. even the Szechaun peppercorns.

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the family plate

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Whatever you do, do not ever get something heavy on Szechuan peppercorns down your windpipe by accident. You’ll feel like you need a tracheotomy and you’ll be so ill prepared to give yourself one.

Fresh squid ink pasta tossed with a young, ultra creamy gorgonzola dolce with ribbons of a floral spiced speck (Tyrolean smoked ham similar to a prosciutto) and peppadew peppers. I also got a stronger, heavier-smoke speck but it didn't pair well with the cheese. My speck rose didn't turn out so great but this is one of the best things I have ever made. A Barolo was the perfect complement. Devoured it.

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Chili over angel hair pasta....yum!

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I didn't know you were from cincinatti!

Baz. That looks great!

Ha - I didn't either! :cool:


Thanks, Cliff. Not much skill involved though - pretty basic - but a hearty meal just the same.

For leftovers I incorporated cut up pieces of provolone in it and wow was that a nice touch! :p

Braised a beef tongue with similar flavor profiles with Peking duck.

Quick pickles with fresh carrots and beets from a farm and dinner time! Gua-Bao!

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That looks awesome vash! I could eat 10 of those.

Byron, I haven't had that particular brew since my early adulthood. But the perspective of that pic
seems familiar?

(Famous) Philly Cheese Steak with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Take out from a local vendor on my way home from 1st shift. :)

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Lunch time in the summer is the best. No pics of french bread, peppers & onions and dijon but you can imagine.

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