Prog Chefs Unite!!!

This is what I found out with their whole milk yogurt - the cheapest I'd seen so far for a big tub, but way too thick (it contained some sort of thickener, which whole milk yogurt certainly doesn't need). Anyway, what they offer besides their own brand more than makes up for any shortcomings. I'll run a Google search for the other chains you've mentioned, then let you know about the results.

Wegman's is the best for me, we discovered it a few months ago and are addicted to it.  Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are right up there, though.  Also enjoy hitting Chestnut Hill (sort of tony neighborhood of Philadelphia) - they have a stunning cheese shop and farmer's market there, only about a 10 min. drive from my house.

I am quite ecstatic today... I discovered Whole Foods Market, possibly the BEST grocery store I've ever seen in my life! There is a branch here in Alexandria, very close to the King Street metro station, therefore very easy to reach both by bus and by car from our place. Yesterday I had had my first encounter with Trader Joe's, another wonderful place, though not as well-stocked as Whole Foods. What really bowled me over were the prices, in most cases cheaper than other mainstream stores... Well, I don't think I need to tell you that I've been cooking up a storm these days, and more will be coming over the holidays!

NaturalScience wrote: Raff wrote: Artichoke, Sausage and Parmesan Stuffing *drools* Tell micky to marry you before my wife and I adopt you.

BTW, here's the recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ARTICHOKE-SAUSAGE-AND-PARMESAN-CHEESE-STUFFING-107289

I absolutely LOVE that website! Last year most of our Xmas holiday meals were made following recipes found there.

OK, that's the full menu: Citrus-Herb Turkey Breast, Artichoke, Sausage and Parmesan Stuffing, Cranberry and Tart Cherry Compote (cooking now), Orange-Spice Pumpkin Pie, and Apple Cider Punch to drink. All these recipes were found on various cookery websites. Hopefully the meal will turn out well! I went for something traditionally American for my first Thanksgiving here.. Next year I might introduce pasta into the menu as well!

Oh, I adore Alton Brown! I remember seeing his features on how to make gumbo, and how hilarious it was every time he burnt a roux! Thanks so much for the tip btw... I'll see what I can find!

Even just a breast?

Get a room you two!  I am very glad you both have a lot of things to be thankful about this year.

Talking of meat and such, I've been collecting recipes for turkey breast dishes for Thanksgiving. There is no way I am going to cook a whole turkey for only two people, because we'd end up eating the leftovers until New Year's Day. Found some great recipes both on the Epicurious and the Food Network websites, and now I'll have to choose which one to make for my first Thanksgiving in the New World. Any suggestions from the experts would be very welcome anyway!

E-Dub wrote: Easy Money wrote: Hey Raff, I don't mean to get off subject here, but when are you arriving in the states? I guess you know I moved from SF to Memphis to be with Cindy, it took some adjusting to say the least, ha ha ha. OK, back to the biscuits. Hmmmm, Memphis. Have you had a chance to get to the Rendezvous for BBQ ribs? Man alive, that could be some of the best BBQ I've ever had. And comin' from a Kansas City boy, that's saying a lot.E

Ha ha ha, one of the bigger adjustments I had to make about moving to Memphis from San Francisco is that I'm into health food and I'm mostly vegetarian. I did start eating more fried chicken and catfish since moving here. I love BBQ chicken, but oddly enough I find the BBQ chicken to be much better in CA. Memphians love their pork and that is something I was never too fond of.

The Rendezvous definitley has a rep, but I can't remember if I have been there. I just gave up on the BBQ chicken here. If you like BBQ pork, Memphis is the place, but if you like BBQ beef your talking Texas, another place I used to live in.