I'm lazy, impatient, and space constrained. But I really like food. Which cuisine should I master? [more inside]
posted by typography on Jul 5, 2009 - 16 answers

My fiancee and I currently live in Arlington, VA, a metro-stop outside of DC proper. We've been here four year,s and we can't stand it anymore. We'd like to relocate to a city that's hip, diverse, progressive, and most important, FRIENDLY! We need help. [more inside]
posted by SanctiCrucis05 on Jul 5, 2009 - 44 answers

I'm going to have a bunch of ingredients left over from another recipe. What can I make? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jul 5, 2009 - 12 answers

TravelFilter: I have 36 hours in Beijing. What should I see (serious amateur photog) and where should I eat (dim-sum preferable.) Bonus: Good hotels with Internet access. Any help or suggestions appreciated!
posted by damiano99 on Jul 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me preserve my family's culinary heritage! Help me find a webapp for storing my Dad's favorite recipes. [more inside]
posted by perrce on Jul 3, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I find a general therapist who specializes in helping people with eating issues? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 - 7 answers

I've noticed when I buy food in California at different restaurants, sometimes there's sales tax and sometimes there's not. What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Jul 2, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I grow food and be more sustainable in a shady city apartment? [more inside]
posted by Lord_Pall on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Very obese woman. Gone from entirely sedentary to going to the gym 4 days a week over the past year. Lost inches but not a whole lot of weight considering my new level of activity. Problem lies in eating.... [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 - 55 answers

Ridiculous and rad combinations of 2 or 3 flavors. The weirder the better. [more inside]
posted by tr0ubley on Jul 1, 2009 - 146 answers

What constitutes a healthy diet when excess weight is not an issue and reasonably high calorie intake is necessary? [more inside]
posted by jon1270 on Jun 30, 2009 - 15 answers

Home canning filter: do I need to sterilize Mason jars/lids by boiling or oven or some other method if I'm using them for fridge pickles and freezer preserves, or am I okay just washing in hot soap and water? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Jun 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I've come home to a defrosted fridge freezer and all my food has defrosted. Can I claim this on my home insurance? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Will I kill myself making duck prosciutto in a Philadelphia July? [more inside]
posted by youarenothere on Jun 27, 2009 - 9 answers

What food or drink should I bring to a dumpling party? [more inside]
posted by mathlete on Jun 26, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for poems about food, especially fruits and vegetables. [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Jun 26, 2009 - 22 answers

Recently, after eating raw sugar snap peas, I've been getting tender spots on my lips and my throat gets dry and slightly sore. It goes away after a half hour or so. What is this? An allergy?
posted by downing street memo on Jun 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Please give me your best long-distance hiking / bicycle touring / <insert other adventurous endurance activity> food recipes! [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Any Halusky in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on Jun 22, 2009 - 5 answers

Please suggest me some snacks, light or portable dishes that are both healthy and involve baking or cooking. [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Jun 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Querying the hive mind: In your opinion, is it more ethical to eat humanely raised and killed animals? Does the way an animal is treated and killed change the ethical question of whether it's ethical to eat meat in the first place? I'm doing some research on this and wanted some opinions or relevant links that might help. Thanks in advance!
posted by Raichle on Jun 20, 2009 - 40 answers

BritFilter: What is Jay Rayder's speaking accent? (He's the bearded man in this video clip.) [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Jun 18, 2009 - 16 answers

Where to eat in Raleigh? [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves on Jun 18, 2009 - 11 answers

Taking my IT dev job to the librairies and coffeeshops of NYC for a couple of weeks (accompanying my wife, who's in a program at NYU). What are the best places to work, to lunch, and to explore in the relatively-immediate vicinity? [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalia on Jun 16, 2009 - 18 answers

Do Bananas constipate or do they do the opposite? My daughter needs to eat foods that make stool soft. Some people have told me to feed her bananas and others say to stay away from them. Which is the truth? My daughter is five years old. [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Why does my dog have no interest in any kind of food? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Jun 15, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me self-catering a large party in central London [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on Jun 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Kind of a last minute request: I'm doing a bbq at my place tomorrow for my birthday, and I'm kind of stumped as to side dishes. [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Jun 12, 2009 - 45 answers

Suggest me a hors d'oeuvre to take to an absinthe tasting. [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Jun 12, 2009 - 17 answers

Where is the best place in the Greater Metropolitan Los Angeles to order ratatouille? [more inside]
posted by felix on Jun 11, 2009 - 8 answers

TravelFilter! A friend and I will be spending two days in downtown Seattle without a car. Any recommendations for cheap yet delicious eats? Aside from Pike Place Market, what should we make sure we see or do?
posted by 2oh1 on Jun 8, 2009 - 20 answers

NYC folks: What happened to the BAMN! automat? I'm curious why it didn't work out for them... [more inside]
posted by querty on Jun 7, 2009 - 16 answers

Care to share your tips and tricks for spending a week in Paris on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by bricoleur on Jun 5, 2009 - 15 answers

When will the pan catch on fire? (kitchen) [more inside]
posted by red_rika on Jun 4, 2009 - 15 answers

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

Looking for cookbooks, blogs, websites, and forums that specialize in simple, healthy recipes. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jun 2, 2009 - 20 answers

What to buy on the Ultimate Grocery Trip? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Jun 1, 2009 - 20 answers

Another "safe to eat" question, this one about tofu. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on May 31, 2009 - 15 answers

Going to a concert at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pavilion this Saturday. It starts at 7:00, and it takes about an hour to get there from Shadyside/Oakland. What can we do to eat a tasty dinner? [more inside]
posted by ADoubtfulTrout on May 29, 2009 - 4 answers

What's up with funky-tasting dates? [more inside]
posted by unmake on May 29, 2009 - 3 answers

I've seen several news articles (including this one) over the past few years highlighting studies that suggest a link between processed meats and cancer. Does the preponderance of scientific evidence suggest that people should stay away from foods like deli meats and hot dogs, even in moderation?
posted by zembla3 on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I just inhaled a piece of cereal. I think I can feel it in my windpipe, just around collarbone level. Is there anything I can do to get it out? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on May 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for more abstract recipes like this. [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on May 25, 2009 - 21 answers

So, Boston, where do you go for your good food? [more inside]
posted by felix betachat on May 24, 2009 - 19 answers

So I made ghee. Now what? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on May 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Can anyone suggest a good place for brunch near Union Station in Washington DC? We're looking for about $20 per person, not something as expensive as B. Smith's (and it doesn't need to be a buffet either.)
posted by Jahaza on May 24, 2009 - 3 answers

Washing the dishes with methylated spirits. Is this dangerous? [more inside]
posted by robotot on May 22, 2009 - 13 answers

A group of my friends have been challenged to an epic food fight. Please give me all your awesome suggestions, tips, and secrets for what we should use for ammunition. [more inside]
posted by Quidam on May 22, 2009 - 40 answers

I've been told I'm a very good conversationalist, but when I talk to people, I often get nervous about silences. This leads to two problems: 1) I compulsively fill in silences with questions or comments, in a way that eventually exhausts me, and 2) if food's available, I tend to impulsively snack and mindlessly eat to have *something* constantly happening (admittedly I often am munching away even when there isn't a silence). Any tips on changing these behaviors?
posted by Anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 8 answers

What are your favorite salty/sweet food combinations? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on May 21, 2009 - 118 answers