Favorite Foreign Foods/Sweets?

[chrislb]

never had south african before, kinda curious about it now. what is biltong?

[Mikkel]

never had south african before, kinda curious about it now. what is biltong?

Dried meat, jerky, more or less.

Let me see, I love Jello and Swedish falukorv. Oh, and jerky .

[Mishi]

All you US folk should try a Tim-Tam slam.

That's the ONLY way they should be eaten! :P

My favourites are some of the foods that my family usually cooks for our Christmas Eve celebration:
- Risalamande (Creamed rice with almonds and a cherry sauce)
- Caramelized Potatoes
- Kong Hårkons Kage (Danish shortbread)

[SubwayGirl]

I have always loved fresh homemade Lefse, but unfortunately I don't know anyone who makes it anymore. Lutefisk is actually pretty good too.

[csquared]

I've actually seen them in a couple of Krogers I've been to. Nothing exactly specific location-wise. I'd figure Publix would be the one to have them (and I'm sure they do in some), but I've seen them mostly in Kroger.

I have never seen them in the grocery stores. Only specialty shops. That is why I thought you might work at the Australian Bakery. If you haven't tried it, you should.

That being said, I want to know more about that tzaziki sauce. Yum!

[AdminAssistant]

That being said, I want to know more about that tzaziki sauce. Yum!

It's a yogurt/cucumber sauce, and apparently pretty easy to make. I don't like yogurt, but I looooove tzaziki. Very light and tangy.

[Amusement Gal]

I have never seen them in the grocery stores. Only specialty shops. That is why I thought you might work at the Australian Bakery. If you haven't tried it, you should.

That being said, I want to know more about that tzaziki sauce. Yum!

Nah, I'm an Amusement Park slave currently. I've seen the place but never tried it. Tzatziki sauce is yummy! It's like plain (good!) yogurt, mixed with chopped cucumbers and garlic, and olive oil. That's really all it is, but if you want something more precise, this would be your best bet. This recipe says to use Greek yogurt, but using a really good plain Dannon brand is about the same result. We use Oregano instead of dill or mint though. Just remember that the food processor is your friend on this one!

Edit: Curse you ninjas! I am the superior poster, you cannot defeat me!

[csquared]

Should have been clearer. I know what tzaziki sauce is.

I am curious about this Twilight burning stuff that Amusement Gal was referring to.

ETA: You really should use the good Greek yogurt. It does make a difference.

[Food Lady]

Okay, now I'm craving Greek food! We don't have a Greek restaurant in the city I live in...we used to but they closed down due to the owner's husband cheating on her and wiping out all her bank accounts. Once upon a time I used to work in a restaurant owned by Greeks...they kept me well fed

When I worked at the Indian/Pakistani restaurant, they kept me well-fed. I was a starving college student. Looooved the kheer. We only used rice, milk, sugar, rosewater, and pistachios. Soooo good. Oh, and naan, baked in an actual stone pit at 800 degrees F.

[Amusement Gal]

Should have been clearer. I know what tzaziki sauce is.

I am curious about this Twilight burning stuff that Amusement Gal was referring to.

ETA: You really should use the good Greek yogurt. It does make a difference.

Oh. Well we just put in so much garlic that it becomes unbearable the next day.

[Mikkel]

Oh. Well we just put in so much garlic that it becomes unbearable the next day.

I have never had so much garlic that it became unbearable (for me ).

[Amusement Gal]

I have never had so much garlic that it became unbearable (for me ).

Try living with an Italian, and we'll see if that ever changes.

[csquared]

I have never had so much garlic that it became unbearable (for me ).

Try living with an Italian, and we'll see if that ever changes.

I have to agree with Mikkel. But then again, I am Italian.

[McGoddess09]

One word: Pocky

Yeah I have to hide it from myself or I will just eat the whole package. And most if not all the flavors are good.

Reminds me that I need to go to Cost Plus World Market (evil store) to get Pocky for PAX Prime this weekend

A friend of mine is going to PAX!

[Amusement Gal]

I have to agree with Mikkel. But then again, I am Italian.

Well then you don't count!