<p>I saw heavy cream on sale and bought two little cartons for making butter. Never did this before. You just keep stirring it past the whipped cream stage and it turns into a big lump of butter and buttermilk. Then you pour off the buttermilk and wash the butter in very cold water, until the water runs clear. I didn’t use the buttermilk, but maybe it would be good for baking. Real unsalted butter.</p>
<p>At Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, they make their own butter daily. I can barely make it to the first course since the bread and butter is so good. Fresh butter=HEAVEN.</p>
<p>^^^Musica: what are “salted” caramels? Not sure I would like that! I guess I don’t get out much :)</p>
<p>Can anyone recommend something “different” at Whole Foods not related to sweets? I have to admit, though, it sounds yummy…it’s the salted part of the recipe that bothers me…</p>
<p>Any unusual cheeses? I love some of their fresh stuffed ravioli’s…guess I’ll just have to make a visit soon and look around!</p>
<p>chocchipcookie – I don’t shop at Whole Foods very often. However, I did try Beemster Vlaskaas cheese a few years ago at WF, which was yummy. It won a gold medal in the 2004 World Cheese Championship.</p>
<p>Whenever we vacation in Naples, Florida, we go to their Whole Foods and buy our dinner there from the huge selection of prepared foods and food bars.</p>
<p>I don’t generally shop at Whole foods- but some of my favorite foods are bread & pie- of course earlier this year I found out I am gluten intolerant & it probably contributed to having osteoporosis at a young age.
Can’t wait to get cheaper crab- wanted to buy some the other day but couldn’t see spending $30lb when wild king salmon was $10.</p>
<p>I only have the opportunity to stop at Whole Foods a few times a year, but always buy these three things:
Spinach Artichoke Dip (in the fresh food section - yum!)
Grind your own honey roasted peanut butter
Bread. Period - they are all delicious!</p>
<p>I also like to buy the steel cut oats from the bulk section. Super cheap, super good!</p>
<p>I also try not to shop at Whole Foods too often, but since it’s about a half hour from our home and right next to a Trader Joe’s, I tend to go into both places at once for some treats, and then not go back again for a few months.</p>
<p>Thanks for the ideas! Some bread, cheese and dip…sounds yummy. I think I’ll schedule a shopping trip up there next week! 
Actually, I have tried their store made pita triangles, made fresh every day and my kids love them with salsa or dips…I would recommend those if you haven’t tried them before!</p>
<p>Their salad bar is “to die for”, but when I shell out $15-18 for a salad, then it’s a bit much. But it does last me for more than one meal.</p>
<p>Thank you for the cheese suggestion, I will look it up!</p>
<p>Btw: If anyone is a big bread & cheese connessiour (sp?), and if you happen to be in New York City, I’ve heard the place to go is an Italian “mecca” called Eataly, open for about 1 year. [Eataly</a> New York | We Sell What We Cook & We Cook What We Sell](<a href=“http://www.eatalyny.com%5DEataly”>http://www.eatalyny.com) somehow I think Chef Mario Batali is involved as part owner…
It’s on my list of places to visit the next time I’m in NYC. Right on 5th avenue, I think! I’d be curious to know if anyone has been there!</p>
<p>Well how in the world am I supposed to list only ONE favorite food? Sorry, no can do.</p>
<p>Pacific Northwest Salmon
Olympia Oysters
BBQ Pork Ribs
Swiss Cheese
Mama’s Fried Chicken
New York State Sweet Corn
Washington State Red Delicious Apples
Gala Apples</p>
<p>Spiedies
Coconut Creme Pie from Dahlia Lounge in Seattle</p>
<p>I’ve been to Eataly–very $$$$$-- but you should go just to see it. Also very crowded. If you are a foodie and going to NYC, Check out Kalustyan’s at 123 Lexington, a short walk from Eataly. Amazing place for international groceries, with an emphasis on Indian and Middle Eastern goods. The olive oil section alone will astound you. Oils from places I’ll never get to visit.Spices (at very low prices too. I believe they have a website.</p>