Foods you have always wanted to try but haven't?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something in aspic.
Geoduck (I can't get over its similarity to a certain body part, but it's also hard to find in these parts)

My dream is to go to Singapore or certain Chinese cities and eat copious amounts of street vendor food with total disregard for a) what I am actually eating and b) possible health code violations.

Also to the person afraid of couscous, are you thinking of Israeli couscous? It's bigger than typical couscous, little firm balls instead of tiny grains. I think Israeli couscous is better than the regular stuff, and has a wonderful texture. But like regular couscous, it doesn't have much flavor on its own.

Me too. I swoon when they show those fabulous street markets on cooking shows.

[Anonymous]

costco and ikea foodcourt food. looks good and i see so many enjoying it but we never have time to stop and feast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:costco and ikea foodcourt food. looks good and i see so many enjoying it but we never have time to stop and feast.

Ikea food is good. Costco food is pretty disgusting. Greasy dense pizza, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something in aspic.
Geoduck (I can't get over its similarity to a certain body part, but it's also hard to find in these parts)

My dream is to go to Singapore or certain Chinese cities and eat copious amounts of street vendor food with total disregard for a) what I am actually eating and b) possible health code violations.

Also to the person afraid of couscous, are you thinking of Israeli couscous? It's bigger than typical couscous, little firm balls instead of tiny grains. I think Israeli couscous is better than the regular stuff, and has a wonderful texture. But like regular couscous, it doesn't have much flavor on its own.

Me too. I swoon when they show those fabulous street markets on cooking shows.

you might want to add c) the parasites you will inevitably pick up. I speak from experience. But they have still been some of the best experiences of my life!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cassoulet...the few opportinities I've had where I could have ordered the real deal, all I could think about was the duck, bacon and other fat and chickened out. Has anyone here ever tried the stuff and is it worth the splurge?

If prepared correctly, yes, most definitely. If it's not prepared correctly, it becomes a mushy mess.

[Anonymous]

Caviar does not taste like shrimp, crab or lobster. It's its own kind of divineness.

[Anonymous]

Ostrich eggs. They're selling them at the new WF in FH, but I'm on an egg/milk free diet due to baby's allergies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Geoduck (I can't get over its similarity to a certain body part, but it's also hard to find in these parts)

My Husband ate raw geoduck in Seattle. It was cut sashimi style so it didn't look so....offensive! He didn't like it.

[Anonymous]

The turduken is awful. I will never make or eat that again.

[Anonymous]

For those itching to try Bahn Mi -- go to Bahn Mi DC at the intersection of 50 and Graham Road. It's the best in the area.

Soup dumplings are SO good, I love them. The best place on the east coast that I have ever had them at is Joe's Shanghai in NY -- if you are ever in the city, Go! They also have them at Joe's Noodle house in Rockville. Not as good, but they do scratch the itch.

I would like to have kidneys prepared well at a french restaurant. My husband loves them, but I can't bring myself to eat them.

[Anonymous]

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I was not brought up here so have never tried one. One day I am going to have to try one, but the thought of eating PB AND jelly together makes me feel quite ill.

[Anonymous]

This is for you pp , I thought the same about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches but then I tasted one!! OMG!! they are really good!!!

[Anonymous]

14:06, curious about what is the equivalent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in your country?

[Anonymous]

Never knew Fuddruckers had an exotic menu, so may try something off that next time.

[Anonymous]

Never knew Fuddruckers had an exotic menu so plan to try that next time.