Tired of lame meals and fast food. Help me stock the larder... [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Jul 30, 2009 - 35 answers

Please help me find the perfect, CHEWY, peanut butter cookie. Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Jul 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for ideas for interesting gifts/souvenirs/foods that I can buy in the Boston area and bring to friends and relatives in other parts of the country. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jul 22, 2009 - 21 answers

What to do in/around Rittenhouse Square this weekend? [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb on Jun 2, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm going to be moving to Philadelphia soon and I'll be living near 2400 Chestnut St. Can anyone recommend good grocery stores to shop at? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on May 8, 2009 - 21 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy fish in lower Manhattan or North Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Mar 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Why do items in my grocery store with similar items on the Mexican food aisle cost more at my grocery store? Why does Mexican Nesquik cost less? [more inside]
posted by Barry B. Palindromer on Jan 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Angelenos who ride the Red Line: What are your favorite stops and why? Which ones are the best in terms of being within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc? I just moved into an apartment two blocks from the Vermont/Wilshire stop, and would like to take full advantage of the Metro rail system - especially the Red Line. I'm originally from Pasadena, so I've already seen everything over there. I also have a car, but would like to avoid the urban gauntlet of LA's streets as much as possible.
posted by invisible ink on Sep 15, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I buy irradiated milk in the U.S.? Where online? [more inside]
posted by lukeklein on Apr 5, 2008 - 11 answers

I've been living on my own for about five years now, but I still cannot for the life of me understand grocery shopping. I've tried buying the staples, easy-to-cook meals, and even specific recipes. But I always end up ordering take out after a week. [more inside]
posted by pedmands on Mar 3, 2008 - 34 answers

Where can I buy pistachios at a reasonable price? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Feb 24, 2008 - 3 answers

Farmer's market and co-op conundrum: what can I use to carry my veggies instead of plastic bags? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Feb 23, 2008 - 13 answers

What are some sample meal plans or food lists for a high-metabolism, frequent small meal diet? Looking for specific ideas for the "eat 5-6 times a day" routine. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Feb 4, 2008 - 11 answers

I want relatively crisp reheated food from the microwave. Can can I buy or make something to do this for me, like that silvery-coated paperboard that comes with frozen foods? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Jan 9, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a place in Seattle or nearby that makes wacky and creative custom cakes similar to those featured on the Food TV program "Ace of Cakes". [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Aug 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me create the ultimate grocery list! [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jun 21, 2007 - 19 answers

Are there existing websites/wikis out there with shopping+recipe planning lists? I want to shop once or twice a week for food and not have to worry about spoilage. The ideal site would have: buy [shopping list] to make [daily recipes for meals]. [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Jun 8, 2007 - 9 answers

What are the finest mail-order food goods available at reasonable prices? I'm talking best bread, brownies, cakes, fruits, frozen pizzas, cookies -- any recommendations for extraordinary food at not-exhorbitant rates.
posted by shivohum on Feb 6, 2007 - 33 answers

Lunch time! Calling all Mefites for any and all suggestions of successful brown-bagging! [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Jan 26, 2007 - 21 answers

Londonfilter: Just landed with a chef's knife and need to locate goods. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Oct 16, 2006 - 18 answers

So, went to a festival of nations (a neat place full of different country's foods) and had some sort of african "meat pocket". [more inside]
posted by jeribus on May 8, 2006 - 6 answers

Where to order ramen noodles online? [more inside]
posted by Saydur on Oct 1, 2005 - 14 answers

Help me decide when paying a premium for organic / GMO-free / etc. is worth it. [more inside]
posted by tkolstee on Sep 21, 2005 - 19 answers

Where is the best place to buy parmigiano reggiano cheese by mail or web order?
posted by leafwoman on Jul 20, 2005 - 9 answers

Why should one shop for groceries at a co-op that sells local and organic foods, especially since it's more expensive? [more inside]
posted by monsterhero on Jul 7, 2005 - 21 answers

I'm was a big fan of Cape Cod Sour Cream and Chives potato chips. I haven't been able to find them around here in at least a year, maybe two. Here is Southern CT BTW. Why would Cape Cod Potato Chips discontinue their best flavor?
posted by nomad on Jan 22, 2005 - 7 answers

I keep buying produce that tastes terrible, and I know it's because I'm buying stuff out-of-season. I need a really good guide to fruit that tells me when it's best to buy various items. I already found a great book that helps me buy vegetables.
posted by grumblebee on Dec 26, 2003 - 7 answers