SHOPPING:
Great markets in Los Angeles
Wonderful shops in San Diego
Our favorite stores in Portland
Where we shop in Seattle
Seafood Watch: how to choose the right seafood
How to Store herbs in the Fridge for maximum green and loveliness
Links to Amazon marketplace for products we love
A-Grocery market near downtwon LA
1487 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-1446 www.newworldfoods.us
LAX-C market near downtown LA
1100 N Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 343-9000 www.lax-c.com
"Thai Market", 11127 Venice Blvd on the westside of LA
11127 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Zion Marketplace?(Japanese and Korean)
http://www.zionmarket.com/sandiego.php?
*fresh produce, fresh fish for sushi, Asian sauces, miso, gyoza wrappers, yummy bakery, sake, nori, short grained rice
Ranch 99 (General Asian, including Thai)
http://www.99ranch.com/
*fresh produce, shredded coconut, fresh produce and herbs for Thai class, Thai eggplant, Thai chives and long beans, black and white rice, fish sauce
Lucky Seafood and Market (Chinese)
www.luckyseafoodsupermarket.com/
Mitsuwa Marketplace (Japanese)
http://www.mitsuwa.com/tenpo/sand/eindex.html
*lovely fish for sushi, pickled veggies, noodles, sauces, not big on produce, great Ramen shop
Northgate (Mexican and great produce)
http://www.northgatemarkets.com
1410 S. 43rd St.
San Diego, CA 92113
*fabulous produce for Mexican and all other classes at great prices, membrillo/guava paste, dried and fresh chillies, nuts for mole, herbs, cotija cheese, dried whole spices, large empanada skins,
North Park Produce (Indian, Mexican)
3551 El Cajon Blvd
(between 36th St & Wilson Ave)
San Diego, CA 92104
*Indian spices, tamarind paste, nuts and rice in bulk, paneer, lavash and pita bread
Little India Cash & Carry (Indian)
9484 Black Mountain Road
*paneer, papadums, curry leaves, candied fennel, Indian spices, tamarind paste
Balboa International Market (Persian, Greek, Mediterranean, fresh herbs)
5907 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-3600
* kosher meats, fresh herbs, small empanada wrappers, puff pastry, olives, feta, pomegranate syrup, rose water, Indian spices, bakery on site for delish lavash
Minh Huong Supermarket (Vietnamese and Thai)
4029 Euclid Ave (just off University
San Diego, CA 92105
619-281-5646
*all ingredients you need for Thai class, all produce, noodles, coconut milk and cream, shrimp paste, fish sauce, rice selection is minimal.
Resources for Portland
Fubonn in Portland (82nd and Division) and many others in that part of town
Fubonn Shopping Center
2850 SE 82nd Ave Ste 80
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 517-8899 www.fubonn.com
Uwajimaya in Beaverton
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-4512 www.uwajimaya.com
Vieng Lao Market near the Hipcooks PD studio at Killingsworth and Interstate
1032 N Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-7833
Nha Trang Market
902 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-3957
H Mart
13600 SW Pacific Hwy
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 620-6120 www.hmart.comResources for SeattleViet Wah Super Market
1032 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
(206) 329-1399 · vietwah.com
Uwajimaya
600 5th Avenue South, Seattle, WA
(206) 624-6248 · uwajimaya.com
Seattle Supermarket
4801 Beacon Avenue South, Seattle, WA
(206) 767-3344
Foulee Market
2050 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA
(206) 764-9607To find current information on what seafood is safe to buy, check out the Seafood Watch link:
(http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx) on the Monterey Bay Aquarium website (http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/)
Yummy recipes here too!
How to Store herbs in the Fridge for maximum green and loveliness
| Dill | Dill likes to be wrapped in a ever-so slightly damp paper towel and then in a good seal-tight container in the fridge. You can also pre-chop this herb – just make sure it is very nicely dry when you chop it. Store in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! |
| Tarragon | We are delighted to discover that tarragon likes water! So, if you want to store it for more than a couple days, submerge it in water. And then in an airtight container. Change the water when you need to. |
| Chive | Chive likes to be wrapped in a ever-so slightly damp paper towel and then in a good seal-tight container in the fridge. You can also pre-chop this herb – just make sure it is very nicely dry when you chop it. Store in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! |
| Mint | Mint dislikes water in the long term! If you are using it that day and want it to be lovely, you can store in ice cold water. For long term storage: wash it and then let it dry completely before storing! Then, to store- in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! It must be sealed well, nice and dry and then it will last! Just don't let any air get into the container and you should be OK. Also, this herb does not like to be cut, so only cut at the last minute! |
| Parsley | Parsley likes to be wrapped in a ever-so slightly damp paper towel and then in a good seal-tight container in the fridge. You can also pre-chop this herb – just make sure it is very nicely dry when you chop it. Store in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! |
| Basil | Basil really hates water! If possible, dont even wash it. If you do, let it dry completely before storing! Then, to store- in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! It must be sealed well, nice and dry and then it will last! Just don't let any air get into that container and you should be OK. Also, this herb does not like to be cut, so only cut at the last minute! |
| Spring Onions | They are pretty tough! But they don't mind airtight, either! Feel free to pre-chop |
| Thyme |
Is pretty tough! But they don't mind airtight, either! Feel free to pre-chop |
| Rosemary | This is the toughest of all. Pop in a vase on your counter! |
| Marjoram | This guy likes to be wrapped in a ever-so slightly damp paper towel and then in a good seal-tight container in the fridge. You can also pre-chop this herb – just make sure it is very nicely dry when you chop it. Store in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! |
| Oregano | This guy likes to be wrapped in a ever-so slightly damp paper towel and then in a good seal-tight container in the fridge. You can also pre-chop this herb – just make sure it is very nicely dry when you chop it. Store in a good quality tupperware with a nice seal! |
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