Help me find Asian food before the Columbian Exchange? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

To the Indian MeFites - and the non-indian chefs as well - what are your favorite family Indian recipes and what are some tricks in the preparation to give the food that authentic Indian taste. You know, rich, delicious, mouth-watering, and savoury to the point that eating becomes a spiritual experiece in itself. [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on May 25, 2008 - 17 answers

What's your best haroset recipe? Happy Pesach!
posted by pinto on Apr 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Surviving, perhaps thriving, without a refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Apr 7, 2006 - 20 answers

Dear international travelers: what, where and when are your favorite food-based cultural festivals? I'm not only asking about agricultural festivals, although I appreciate recommendations for those, too; I'm also interested in religious and cultural festivals where a specific food or ingredient plays a central role.
posted by luriete on Sep 22, 2005 - 11 answers

I want to make delicious crepes and omelets! What are your favorite fillings and combinations, and what's the best pan to use? [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean on Sep 14, 2005 - 32 answers