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[krystynycole]

Thanksthat should help! i'll have to have a good look see at the grocery stores around me!

I don't know if you have these stores where you live, but in IL we have what's called Fresh Pick Market stores. They are a grocery store, but have mainly fruit and veggies and not much "shelf" foods. As a result they have a lot of ethic foods in the line of spices and stuff. Just an idea...hope you find it!

[love2travel]

Thanksthat should help! i'll have to have a good look see at the grocery stores around me!

Ensure it is not safflower you are getting - it looks similar to saffron but is a very poor imitation (i.e. it would definitely turn a person off if s/he thought it was saffron). The good saffron from Iran and Spain is very expensive (about $40-$50 for about 1 tbsp) but as mentioned the grocery store stuff is cheaper (but sufficient and sort of similar to the real thing!). Great in Risotto Milanese and paella!

To get the most flavour from your saffron make sure to steep it in some hot or warm liquid rather than just throwing it into a dish. The threads are from a specific species of crocus that only blooms a short time each year and are hand picked (each crocus only has a few) - that is why the authentic thing is so darned expensive.

Good luck finding some - I hope you do!

[aroche84]

Good job! You can make extra rice an freeze it in a baggie with your name on it. Then pop it out when you need some. I have found it stays good in the freezer for 3 months. Sometimes I cook little bits of carrot with the rice for a little added nutrition.

Thanks for the tip!!! I have a rice steamer that cooks my rice in the microwave in 6 minutes to perfection but I will keep that in mind for trips bc as sad as it is I can't take all my cooking goodies with me

[come dance with me]

I'm making cottage pie and fried rice but will decide later what we'll have tonight and what we'll put in the freezer

[domesticactivist]

We had left-over home-made chili. We just introduced white beans and tomatoes after about 6 months with no nightshades or legumes, so it has been pretty exciting!

[love2travel]

It's a hot one today so we are grilling again...

Korean Flank Steak, marinated and grilled, drizzled with a Korean vinaigrette
Zucchini "carpaccio" with goat cheese, pine nuts, fresh mint and honey orange vinaigrette
Baby Garden Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic
Strawberry Fool

[freeatlast]

Red potatoes with butter and fresh chives from my garden, corn on the cob, and mushroom sauteed in butter, onions, and garlic.

This is our farmer's market meal.

[sa1937]

Pizza...it's been awhile since I made it. Hot here, too, but cool in the house with the A/C on.

[alex11602]

Pizza...it's been awhile since I made it. Hot here, too, but cool in the house with the A/C on.

That sounds really good.

We are having london broil and smashed potatoes, probably add cucumbers too.

[Wenmin]

Boiled crabs caught fresh today! (and all the fixin's: mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, corn, sausage, hot dogs, green beans, okra, onions, and dip)

[CarolinaKip]

Taco night for the kids and leftover chicken with avocados for me. I'm too tired to be creative tonight.

[love2travel]

Pear Marinated Korean Short Ribs
Smashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables with Chive Butter
Green Beans (from my garden) with Sauteed Mushrooms, Shallots and Pancetta

[GlutenFreeManna]

We had steaks on our new grill, baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. Simple and yummy! I've missed grilled food!

[love2travel]

We had steaks on our new grill, baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. Simple and yummy! I've missed grilled food!

Awesome that you can grill! Hopefully your move went very well.

[love2travel]

Tonight we're having:

Local Grilled Brats with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Red Peppers (am using some of my homemade pear chutney as well)
Twice Baked Potatoes with Pancetta, Garlic Scapes and Blue Cheese
Rosemary Orange Braised Baby Carrots
Strawberry Fool