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Where are you?
Kensington, CA USA… But no one ever knows where Kensington is, so I usually just tell people I’m from Berkeley. It’s the next block over.
What food-related topic are you most passionate about, that you want people to ask you about and you can’t stop talking about it?
I like to dabble in fermentation. Currently, I have tempeh, sauerkraut, kimchi, vinegar, sriracha, and other fermented hot sauces tucked away. I also can, and my end of summer ritual is to can a year’s worth of tomatoes, which for me is around 100 pounds. Zero-waste is another passion of mine, although I’m far from reaching that goal, so making staples (ketchup, mayo, tempeh) is another passion of mine. Homemade food means less waste, plus it’s really fun figuring out how to make things!
What’s a great food experience you have had?
Last year, I took a cooking/food tour in Sri Lanka, and it was an intimate tour where I got to cook in people’s homes and learn straight from the grandmas. Oh, it was bliss! Those family meals in Sri Lanka will forever stay with me. This year, I’m doing another cooking tour in India. Can’t wait!
A little tidbit about you
I carry around my own stainless steel take-out container and I also have a DIY boba cup, complete with a fat straw, I take to tea places. Even in Berkeley, the boba places are really thrown off by me wanting my drink in my personal cup, and sometimes they charge me more.
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And Church’s has fried okra, or they did last time I went. It’s been a while.
oh wow, i lived in Kensington, CA for like 6 years! loved it up there (near Young’s Market) i’m in the Mission now.
I’m in that same area, although I usually say “I’m near Arlington Wine and Spirits.” 
That little store has everything!
I wish there were more restaurants in this area, although Benchmark Pizzeria has livened things up substantially. Especially since they started making homemade pasta.
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Hi. pilgrim, here. Have been mangeur several places.
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I live in San Francisco.
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Food in France
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Dim sum crawls on Clement Street are a fine way to spend a morning.
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I believe there is no bad food, only bad cooks.
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Thanks! I too use tomato paste (had good luck with the Trader Joe’s organic brand). Mine is pretty similar to yours but I also add a wee bit of molasses, some mustard powder, Hungarian sweet paprika, powdered ginger the tiniest pinch of cinnamon. I like the spiciness of it but think I will try for more simplicity next batch I make.
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Cinzia!
I just found out you are mcf. Now I recognize you!!
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Ruh roh!
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I’m just waiting for folks to figure out that SteveR here is Steve R on CH & Steve R. on several other boards.
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OMG if you didn’t just tell me I wouldn’t have put that together!! Tricky!!
I felt I needed a “fresh start”…perhaps I ruffled a few feathers on the “other” site, so I decided I would pick a new unique name that should throw people off of who I was vs. who I am. I also altered my avatar as an extra precaution. Can never be too safe.
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Funny, I too wanted a “change” with this new site, so I came up with a new name as well. Unlike you I don’t want to give up my previous identity for privacy reasons. I’m glad we are all here now and I enjoy living my “new” life here.
(ETA** Obviously I didn’t realize the stacking order of posts/replies on this site, so while it seems like I’ve lost my mind and simply repeating myself after my response to SteveR, this is actually in response to StoneSoup further up thread. While you might not know my based on my new handle, I promise you I am not insane)
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Upper right corner of your post shows who you’re responding to.
Of course, this alone does not rule out insanity. Just sayin’.
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Thank you SteveR. Now that I know it’s you, I’ll have to keep my eyes open.
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“perhaps I ruffled a few feathers on the “other” site” <<<
Not everyone has to agree with everyone all the time, but your one of those guys that if somebody can’t get along with you, its “their” fault !!!
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Thanks Tom, mighty kind of you to say.
I’m in the Inland Empire, Palm Springs to be exact. Food writing and methodologies are my thing, but I’m liable to weigh in anywhere. Regional American foods are my specialty - you want to know the difference between ponhaus and scrapple, or
cold shape and headcheese, I’m the one to ask.
My best food experience lately has been having to put my imagination to the test, as I’ve been working at a company that turns out 700+ meals a day on a very limited budget. In general my all-time best food experience was realizing that I could make a living doing what I love: Cooking and writing about food.
On Chowhound, I went by mamachef. I’m so happy to see a lot of familiar names here!! Hoping that this community is as real, and vibrant and fun.
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