302039 Tue May 16 19:10:39 -0700 2006 3 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1688306 I went to the store at lunch today and bought everything that caught my eye...2 gigantic artichokes, a pint of cocktail tomatoes, a wedge of Neals Yard Dairy Wensleydale, a wedge of Neals Yard Dairy Linconshire Poacher, a bottle of Zen of Zin, and a loaf of sweet batard. I can't wait to eat dinner now, but suddenly i was struck with the idea, that maybe there is something missing! what is everyone else doing for dinner? and what would round out my collections for the night? Tue May 16 19:10:39 -0700 2006 0 Jupiter 1 1688354 Sounds like a great meal. I will be home late with no time to cook (something I prefer to do) but will love the tacos I get for mi familia at a local taco truck in Baltimore. Cheap and much better than I have time to make. Wed May 17 12:01:39 -0700 2006 1688306 0 Tugboat 1 1688362 Now, after reading the NYTimes this morning, i know that i must add some cured meats to the whole affair and everything should be perfect Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/17/dining/17sala.html?th&emc=th Wed May 17 13:06:06 -0700 2006 1688306 0 Jupiter 2 1688414 Have you picked up the book "Charcuterie " yet ? Excellent . Be warned you will make your own bacon within a week or two of finishing it . A great , instructional read . Wed May 17 17:55:55 -0700 2006 1688362 0 GoalieJeff