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31150. Has anyone made Cook's Illustrated *The Best Shortbread* from Nov-Dec 2009? - MarilynFL - 2:30pm on 10/21/19 (15)

Marilyn, Have not made the recipe, however, found video you might find helpful from CI [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:59pm on 10/21/19

Best Shortbread recipe from Nov, 2009 [LINK] - wigs - 3:18pm on 10/22/19

Maybe weigh the oats and after pulsing add that weight if it is different? Could be - Charley - 11:37am on 10/22/19

I am going to try this one Marilyn because the oats are intriguing, but here is my standard: - pmassell_93 - 5:52pm on 10/22/19

Marilyn, you have gotten me into Shortbread Recipes....have you seen this one from Gale Gand [LINK] - GayR - 4:20pm on 10/22/19

Here is the recipe from Gale Gand's website with the details of how she acquired it.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:14pm on 10/22/19

Had the version with rasp jam between 2 layers...fabulous. Going to try this very interesting method - Marg CDN2 - 8:11pm on 10/22/19

Marg, Please post your review....that would be appreciated....thank you [NT] - GayR - 8:30pm on 10/22/19

POker game cancelled due to kidney stones. (mine) [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:41am on 11/15/19

Oh, Marg sorry to hear of your Kidney Stones.....please recover quickly DH has had them and - GayR - 2:46am on 11/15/19

My mom passed on a similar recipe (without the grating) 45 years ago - deb-in-MI - 9:56pm on 10/22/19

deb, could you please post your mom's recipe? TIA! [NT] - wigs - 2:05pm on 10/24/19

Hi everyone and thanks. Here's my review: Don't bother with this one. [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 9:56pm on 10/22/19

Hmmm, don't know what kind of butter you used, but maybe it was the butter? . . . - mistral - 2:17am on 10/25/19

This is the butter Marilyn said she used: I used President Unsalted butter [NT] - wigs - 1:40pm on 10/25/19

31151. REC Joanne Chang's: Apple Snacking Spice Cake [LINK] - Ann - 5:35pm on 10/21/19 (3)

Thanks Ann. I've sliced apples waiting for a reason to exist...plus a girl-crush on [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:46pm on 10/21/19

Joanne was at our local PBS Food & Wine Chef's Gala - judy-mass - 9:21pm on 10/22/19

I appreciate yr posting this REC! Reads delicious. [NT] - wigs - 1:37pm on 10/25/19

31152. Don�t laugh. Is it just me? - Melissa Dallas - 1:27am on 10/22/19 (6)

Yes, my dear. It IS you. Here's how I finally got past the horror of caramelizing flan sugar. - MarilynFL - 10:56pm on 10/22/19

The caramel seems perfect, but too much of it UNDER the flan didn�t liquify to sauce [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:08am on 10/23/19

Oh. I see now. I was picturing lumps. Are the flan ingredients really cold? I'm trying - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 10/23/19

I baked multiples in half-pint wide mouth canning jars - Melissa Dallas - 4:24pm on 10/23/19

What a nice idea! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:40pm on 10/23/19

Didn�t have a platter to unmold s pie plate one and liked using lids to chill [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:13am on 10/24/19

31153. Totally Deniable Cookie Basket [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 10:30pm on 10/22/19 (13)

But this was my favorite...and it wasn't even a cookie: Caramels wrapped in foil [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 10:34pm on 10/22/19

Cream. Must have some calcium! [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:15pm on 11/21/19

Outstanding - yet again! You are indeed amazing! Thanks for the grin ;) - colleenmomof2 - 12:34pm on 10/23/19

The doctor & his assistant were very pleased and he goes: *I've never seen this before. Which store - MarilynFL - 2:05pm on 10/23/19

Such a cool idea and wonderful treat for your doctor.. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:56pm on 10/23/19
You are SO creative. This is brilliant. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:02pm on 10/23/19

AWESOME! Wow. Such a creative and well-executed gift. - Michael in Phoenix - 4:53pm on 10/23/19
How fabulous Marilyn! They must love you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:40pm on 10/23/19
Reminded me of these 'Medicinal" gift tags I bought ages ago [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:47pm on 10/23/19
These are FaBOO! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:54am on 10/24/19
Exceptionally clever, MarilynFL! What a wonderful present this office staff will remember forever! [NT] - wigs - 1:49pm on 10/24/19
I love this so much I'm stealing the idea! Thanks [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:48pm on 10/24/19

Oh, yeah, stealable; I'm stealing it too! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:58am on 10/25/19

31154. Non-Food Post: *Britt-Marie Was Here* book recommendation (and movie if it ever comes here) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:34pm on 10/24/19 (4)

Marilyn, Thank you for posting.....always looking for new books to read.... [NT] - GayR - 5:57pm on 10/24/19
I loved this book. Tried to get it on my book club's list but no luck. - Anna_X - 5:54am on 10/25/19

Just read movie reviews. From what I gleaned, I say, Read the book. [NT] - Anna_X - 6:10am on 10/25/19

Thanks, Marilyn. I liked both of his books. Just downloaded the ebook from my library. [NT] - rhoward2va - 1:00pm on 10/25/19

31155. Stella Parks - Butternut Pumpkin Pie (homemade Condensed Milk)...have to try this soon...featured on [LINK] - GayR - 4:43pm on 10/24/19 (2)

This sounds good, and the homemade sweetened condensed also. . . - mistral - 1:55am on 10/25/19

mistral, I love butternut squash so this really appeals to me. Hope you enjoy... [NT] - GayR - 11:07am on 10/25/19

31156. How to store fresh apples? - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 10/25/19 (13)

Here is what I would do, Store some for eating in a single layer in your fridge, say 4 to 6 apples - KarenNoCA - 3:23pm on 10/25/19

I would wrap them in newspaper if anything. And Marilyn might take some apples - Charley - 6:26pm on 10/25/19
Agree w/Karen. Pick out the prettiest to keep some in fridge for eating and [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:28pm on 10/25/19

Recipe from blog home in the finger lakes.....Apple Praline Bread [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:10am on 10/26/19

Recipe: Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread from www.alsothecrumbs.com (read reviews) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:15am on 10/26/19

Recipe: Penzey's Apple Bread [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:22am on 10/26/19

Yum. I�m baking this today [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:24pm on 11/21/19

I recently printed this REC off, but haven't made it yet. Dutch Apple Load from TOH. [LINK] - wigs - 10:14am on 10/26/19

This looks good! 1/4 cup butter is missing from topping. [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:23pm on 11/21/19

Another idea for you Marilyn [IMAGE] - CathyZKauai - 6:36pm on 10/26/19

I love this! [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:32pm on 11/21/19

I always keep mine on the balcony throughout the winter. It doesn't get cold here and they survive - Marg CDN2 - 1:16am on 10/27/19
REC: Caramel Buttercream - to top apple cakes, cookies and breads [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 5:56pm on 10/31/19

31157. REC Black-Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie [LINK] - wigs - 9:28pm on 10/25/19 (3)

Yum! Thanks Wigs! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:30pm on 10/28/19

You are quite welcome, deb! Another REC you (or others) might like: Mrs. Finney's Apple Cake ==> - wigs - 8:08pm on 10/28/19

Love it! Thank you so much! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:28pm on 10/29/19

31158. I've had cataract surgery, so am I actually reading this price correctly??? [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:29pm on 10/26/19 (24)

those are huge bottles and it is Madagascar. I think the range of differences among vanillas is - Marg CDN2 - 7:36pm on 10/26/19

The last time I bought a 32 oz bottle of Neilsen-Massey Madagascar was 10 years ago for $39.95 - MarilynFL - 8:08pm on 10/26/19

I recently paid over $30 for 4oz Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste at Sur la Table [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:52pm on 10/27/19

Vanilla prices have skyrocketed the past year because of some problem. That is 32 oz. - Charley - 7:44pm on 10/26/19
For my every day vanilla, I buy 32 ounce at Smart and final for 40 bucks just bought some recently. - MariaDNoCA - 9:05pm on 10/26/19

I think I heard that the problem was getting pickers for the beans...too much work, too little pay [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:39pm on 10/26/19

Yes, but driven by the demand having gone 'way up--using real vanilla and a shortage - Charley - 11:46am on 10/27/19

CC Taste Test [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:00pm on 10/27/19

Argument for Imitation Vanilla [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:01pm on 10/27/19

Harvard Weighs In on Artificial Vanilla [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:05pm on 10/27/19

9 Best Vanilla Extracts of 2019 [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:03pm on 10/27/19
Make your own vanilla extract [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:07pm on 10/27/19

More recipes [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:08pm on 10/27/19
First, beans are also expensive. I've done this The product is awful--and I used good stuff. Just my - Charley - 4:22pm on 10/27/19

$1.99 for 2oz real vanilla extract in 2007 [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:22pm on 10/27/19
Michael in Phoenix recommends Molina brand Mexican vanilla - mix of real and artificial [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:44pm on 10/27/19

I still use Molina, almost exclusively. I've never been disappointed. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:33pm on 11/01/19

Also depends on what taste you like. I can taste the difference. - MariaDNoCA - 9:28pm on 10/27/19

YOU should be picky, we should ALL be picky and let all the food providers know! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:44am on 10/28/19
Exactly the point, Maria! All of them, really! - colleenmomof2 - 12:08pm on 10/28/19
I kinda dare those Imitation vanilla tester folks to sub that for the paste in this frosting [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:31am on 10/29/19

2 or 3 years ago some kind soul here sent out an SOS that vanilla prices would be escalating so I - wigs - 9:45am on 10/28/19
I have bought saffron and vanilla beans on this site before. Their price is - Charley - 2:35pm on 10/28/19
If I'm looking for vanilla to be the primary flavor I only use vanilla bean paste. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:30pm on 10/29/19

31159. Melissa in Dallas, I tested your brilliant idea of individual flans in canning jars w/ [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 6:18pm on 10/27/19 (8)

Finished result: Daisy Martinez's Flan in canning jars [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 6:22pm on 10/27/19

I made six filled pretty full. I think the glass is insulating the caramel [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:40am on 10/28/19

I don't know. The red ceramic ramekin held onto half of the caramel as well. [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 1:00pm on 10/28/19

Are you heating it in hot water before unmolding? - Charley - 2:06pm on 10/28/19

No. Never needed to do that. No problem with flan unmolding and I wouldn't - MarilynFL - 3:42pm on 10/28/19

But I think it also loosens the caramel. I have always seen it recommended. just a thought. [NT] - Charley - 4:02pm on 10/28/19

Hey M...apparently, we're not the only ones with this issue: Chowhound thread [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:05pm on 10/28/19

Mine had to soak for two days to get it all out. - Melissa Dallas - 11:18pm on 10/28/19

31160. How to cook/bake food marinated in soy sauce or balsamic vinegar? Mine always burns. - MarilynFL - 4:44pm on 10/28/19 (8)

I cook a lot with soy sauce, and use a flank steak recipe which has soy and apple cider vinegar - KarenNoCA - 5:56pm on 10/28/19
Do you blot it dry before searing? I marinate a lot using soy, sugar, worcestershire, - Charley - 9:07pm on 10/28/19

Yes. I blot because I read that meat won't sear well if it's wet. You have no balsamic in your - MarilynFL - 11:02pm on 10/28/19

Eat more kale!! LOL [NT] - Charley - 11:46am on 10/29/19

Tried that. Didn't work. Neither did spinach or beans or iron pills. Red meat is the only thing - MarilynFL - 8:46pm on 10/29/19

Whoa...that looks like a kidney stone about to happen. How lucky you are to be able to eat all that. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:46am on 10/30/19

Thanks to Karen & Charley. I tried a marinade without balsamic and it saut�ed just fine. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:09am on 10/30/19

You are welcome, happy it worked better for you. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:25pm on 10/31/19

31161. oh hey, remember these? Crowd-funding 1,000 paper bread pans from FinerKitchens [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 11:41pm on 10/28/19 (2)

one of those towers had my name on it and I still have the first 3 floors [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:10am on 10/29/19
Loved these! [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:32pm on 11/21/19

31162. Minnesota State fair: one booth selling chocolate chips cookies made $4.7 MILLION in 10 days. - MarilynFL - 1:10am on 10/29/19 (2)

Amazing! You betcha you make me laugh, too! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:40pm on 10/29/19

Me too, don'tcha know! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:37pm on 10/30/19

31163. Making these blueberry hand pies for a meeting on Saturday. Better to bake the day before [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 1:38pm on 10/29/19 (7)

I'd bake day before and store as suggested although it seems to be fine either way. - Charley - 3:18pm on 10/29/19
I'd also bake the day before. Crust should be strong enough to hold filling. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:27pm on 10/29/19
Thank you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:18pm on 10/29/19
I would bake the day before too! Love the look (and crunch) of a sugar topping [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:42pm on 10/30/19
On the subject of pies - what appears to be a great slab pie cookbook [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 12:37pm on 10/31/19

Deb, I loved that book and have--right beside me--her next book: When Pies Fly [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:35pm on 10/31/19

I'm waiting for my copy to come in from the library - thanks!! (I wanna try some savory pies!) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:14pm on 10/31/19

31164. The apple saga continues. So far I've made apple bread for shelter (turned out [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:31pm on 11/01/19 (8)

Weird - vinegar and water must be used in place of cider [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:18pm on 11/02/19

Thank you for this, colleen. I'll make another batch following St. Steve's recipe. Mine is actually - MarilynFL - 7:52pm on 11/02/19

Steve's is good as well. No vinegar bite to it and the spices are milder w/o the cloves. - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 11/03/19

This is good to know! I wondered about the extra liquid at 3 cups vs 1 - colleenmomof2 - 3:46pm on 11/03/19

Let me clarify a few things: Steve specified Granny Smith (very tart) and McIntosh (sweet meat - MarilynFL - 4:29pm on 11/03/19

Winging it with Galas, along with some Honeycrisp and Pink Ladies - - colleenmomof2 - 1:57pm on 11/08/19

Our son makes Dominique Ansel's Apple Tart Tatin with Gala apples [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 2:03pm on 11/08/19

When I make apple butter in the crockpot I lift the lid by slipping a knife between lid and pot. - AngAk1 - 5:04pm on 11/21/19

31165. REC: Vegan Fruitcakes - gluten-free or not [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 9:48am on 11/02/19 (0)

31166. REC: Italian Meringue Macaron Shells - tutorial [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 12:06pm on 11/02/19 (0)

31167. Pastry Chef Dolester Miles Chocolate Espresso Cake for Dukes Mayonnaise [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:07am on 11/03/19 (1)

If you are ever near Birmingham eat at Highlands Grill!! Classic mayo cake made even - Charley - 12:55pm on 11/03/19

31168. Oh, I feel so continental. Made Ottolenghi's Charred Tomatoes with Yogurt for breakfast. [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 11/03/19 (4)

*Hot Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Cold Yogurt* from Ottolenghi Simple [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:54pm on 11/03/19

Beautiful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:35pm on 11/03/19
Oh Marilyn. You even do pretty for breakfast. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:13pm on 11/03/19

Lovely! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:16pm on 11/05/19

31169. FRC: Hey Richard, and others. Suggesting method idea for Cold Szechwan Sesame Noodles [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 3:31pm on 11/03/19 (3)

Funny you should mention those...I just returned from China... - Richard in Cincy - 2:57pm on 11/11/19
Note: It's not in the original, but these days my cold noodles always have a - Richard in Cincy - 3:36pm on 11/11/19

Oh my! I would add scallions too [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:40pm on 11/21/19

31170. Interesting Recipe: Kabocha Squash Creme Fraiche Pie also uses Gingersnap Cookies in base of pie [LINK] - GayR - 4:36pm on 11/03/19 (2)

Sunset Magazine Test Kitchen Findings [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:39pm on 11/03/19

I make a rhubarb ginger cheesecake using these cookies, but the type of cookie is critical. Some - Marg CDN2 - 6:08pm on 11/03/19

31171. This was an enjoyable, simple snacking cake. [LINK] - emtd - 4:57pm on 11/03/19 (5)

Bummer. Betty, the recipe is locked out if you aren't a subscriber. Which I'm not. - MarilynFL - 5:08pm on 11/03/19

Marilyn, found it on blog bluecayenne.com (Blue Cayenne is a lovely website with some really nice [LINK] - GayR - 6:12pm on 11/03/19
I'll be glad to copy any NYtimes recipe. - Charley - 10:16pm on 11/03/19
Oh my apologies - I'll copy and paste the recipe next time. - emtd - 3:59am on 11/04/19

Thank you all! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:26pm on 11/04/19

31172. Question: I'm making 150 cookies for gifts and will be frosting in royal icing then edible picture - cheezz - 6:02am on 11/04/19 (10)

Also...I plan to order the edible transfers from InkEdibles. Any other good sources? - cheezz - 6:03am on 11/04/19
I've never done it either..... Good luck!! What a lovely gift! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:24am on 11/04/19
Cheezz's Indian Name: Crazy Brave Woman With Piping Bag. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:39pm on 11/04/19

Thats better than my sister's name: Runs With Scissors :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:12pm on 11/04/19

I watched the video - transfer was a whole lot thicker than expected! - cheezz - 6:15pm on 11/04/19

Maybe you should order a single page and test it out, rather than 150 from the get-go? [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:20pm on 11/04/19

Ah, too late...I went all in and ordered this morning...wish me luck! [NT] - cheezz - 11:35pm on 11/04/19

I would think that a Very thin application of corn syrup (or whatever is recommended) - deb-in-MI - 12:39am on 11/05/19
Cheezz's New Indian Name: Crazy Brave Woman with Piping Bag & Credit Card [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 11/05/19

Thinking your cookie base will need to be flavorful to offset thick transfer - colleenmomof2 - 12:59pm on 11/06/19

31173. Hello! It�s been ages since I�ve popped in here, I�m going to make Joe�s cassoulet again soon - Heather_in_SF - 9:37am on 11/05/19 (13)

So nice to see you again Heather and so glad you're on the mend ! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:18pm on 11/05/19
Damn woman, wearing a cast while making cassoulet. I'm impressed! - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 11/05/19

Heather, Welcome back, hope we see you often......continue on your road to recovery..... [NT] - GayR - 1:35pm on 11/05/19

welcome back. I too love my counter top convection oven. I rarely use my large oven anymore, mostly - Janet in NC - 3:25pm on 11/05/19

My apartment provided oven is so awful and it takes 45 to preheat! And hard to clean - Heather_in_SF - 6:44am on 11/06/19

Impressed as well, with your fortitude and best wishes for healing . Stay happy and positive! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:46pm on 11/05/19
Someone else I miss who has not popped in here for a very long time is Sally br - KarenNoCA - 3:53pm on 11/05/19
In a Johnson & Wales class we made cassoulet using a lamb tenderloin instead of a - Charley - 9:32pm on 11/05/19

I was looking at Chef Steps and their SV pork belly looks easy - Heather_in_SF - 6:41am on 11/06/19

I'm not sure whose I used--marinated in mirin, soy, etc. and did it for 8 hours, I think. - Charley - 11:15am on 11/06/19

So great to hear from you! Keeping mending! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:28pm on 11/05/19
Thank you everyone! I look forward to staying in better touch. And walking!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:45am on 11/06/19
Best wishes for a full recovery! I love my Breville as well. Perfect for FL. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 11/21/19

31174. Stuffing made ahead of time? - Pam - 9:21pm on 11/05/19 (3)

I've done this before...in fact, I added the egg and left the whole thing in the refrigerator...Just - MarilynFL - 2:13am on 11/06/19
I've done this..... - JudyW - 2:34pm on 11/06/19
Yours sounds like mine and one year I made it ahead and stuffed. I found the stuffing - Charley - 3:32pm on 11/06/19

31175. HELP!! What has happened to Photobucket? I tried to login and got a message - cheezz - 2:06am on 11/06/19 (2)

Hi cheezz, I just went into Photobucket and deleted a bunch of my old albums. - MarilynFL - 3:00am on 11/06/19

ALSO FYI: - pmassell_93 - 1:22pm on 11/06/19

31176. Flan in an Instant Pot (not that I have one, but for all the rest of you out there) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:29pm on 11/06/19 (0)

31177. Rec: Soba Noodles with Crispy Kale (note: I only made the tahini sauce which is wickedly good!) [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 11:57am on 11/07/19 (2)

Looks so awesome and different. Looking at the picture at supposedly the red pepper flakes - KarenNoCA - 2:45pm on 11/07/19

No clue. I used flakes but both would work:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:07pm on 11/07/19

31178. This looks amazing.....King Arthur Flour Cinnamon Star Bread Recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:42pm on 11/07/19 (10)

OMGoodness, does it ever look delicious! While out there inspecting this REC, I happened to click on [LINK] - wigs - 4:06pm on 11/07/19

Thank you - looks wonderful! [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:25am on 11/12/19

I make a similar one with nutella. Forgot the protocol for posting a pic. [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:47pm on 11/07/19

Figured it out. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:57pm on 11/07/19
oh...that's pretty. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:02pm on 11/08/19

Thank you! It smells like heaven. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:58pm on 11/08/19

Wow! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:50pm on 11/21/19
Beautiful! Gift breads here we come. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:04pm on 11/21/19

This is SO pretty. I wonder if the bread tends to be a llittle dry because of all the exposure. I - Marg CDN2 - 6:00pm on 11/12/19

I don't think you could go wrong if you brushed it with melted butter when you take it ... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:29pm on 11/12/19

31179. REC: Eggplant Involtini. My wife is not fond of eggplant, but she loved this recipe. [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:16pm on 11/07/19 (3)

This looks tasty! I have been making different recipes for years - colleenmomof2 - 1:50pm on 11/08/19

Hope you like it. My wife asked me to make the simple sauce and keep some on hand. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:56pm on 11/08/19

We would love this. Thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:13pm on 11/21/19

31180. So there I sat, reading the morning news and saw it was World Vegan Day. - MarilynFL - 11:58am on 11/08/19 (10)

Busted, too. Made cabbage soup with beef stock ;( - colleenmomof2 - 1:36pm on 11/08/19
Good time for me to tell you all I went beyond Vegan a month ago - CathyZKauai - 5:30pm on 11/08/19

Sounds like you are a voice of sanity into what often becomes a weird quest for... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:51pm on 11/08/19
What a fascinating adventure. And your last comment is so critical. You are stronger than I - Marg CDN2 - 6:52pm on 11/08/19
Thank you for sharing this! We have been eating mostly plant based - colleenmomof2 - 10:21pm on 11/08/19

In Sept. '19 Bon App�tit tasty looking recipes I haven't made - yet! - colleenmomof2 - 6:04pm on 11/10/19

Tofu and Summer Vegetable Curry [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 6:07pm on 11/10/19
Soba Noodles With Crispy Kale [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 6:10pm on 11/10/19
Big Green Lentil Salad [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 6:16pm on 11/10/19
Tomato Fried Rice [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 6:25pm on 11/10/19

31181. Felidia's Tuscan Kale and Bread Soup (Ribollita) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:16pm on 11/08/19 (3)

...and then, based on that recipe, I made Freezer Raid Ribollita - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 11/08/19

Oh, man!!!! Does this sound good!!! And props to you for making freezer space ;) - colleenmomof2 - 1:39pm on 11/08/19

well, I have 3 1-gallon bags of apple slices waiting their turn to hop into the freezer. A few more - MarilynFL - 5:29pm on 11/08/19

31182. Savory Star Bread Recipes - King Arthur Flour (nice variations for the Sweet Bread I posted above [LINK] - GayR - 2:25pm on 11/08/19 (0)

31183. Savory Christmas Cheese Bread - King Arthur Flour...... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:44pm on 11/08/19 (1)

DD will love this - thank you! [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:22am on 11/12/19

31184. REC: Bread Machine Brioche - I just found this! [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 3:41pm on 11/09/19 (2)

REC: Her step-by-step for top spilt brioche hot dog rolls [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 3:45pm on 11/09/19
Nice loaf! I can just about smell the goodness [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:27pm on 11/21/19

31185. Help re: egg wash please - emtd - 7:21pm on 11/09/19 (5)

I think so. You don't want any sogginess going on. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:12pm on 11/09/19
BTW, I have been making pinwheels often, lately. Use PC butter puff pastry. Having fun trying all - Marg CDN2 - 8:14pm on 11/09/19

Thank you all. I'm making: [LINK] - emtd - 8:19pm on 11/09/19

My favourite is simple H-M pesto. I am learning how to be careful with thick or creamy fillings. - Marg CDN2 - 8:49pm on 11/11/19

We adore PC products - especially their bottle jerk sauce! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:01pm on 11/11/19

31186. The image of this Sous-Vide turkey does nothing for me. I thought it was fish. [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 3:50pm on 11/10/19 (9)

Might look just fine wrapped tightly in a sandwich. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:51pm on 11/10/19
My mom used to cook hers in an electric roaster - Melissa Dallas - 10:39pm on 11/10/19
Well, don't throw out the sous vide water with the baby--or whatever. - Charley - 11:57pm on 11/10/19

I'd use sou vide to make turkey for sandwiches! Dry turkey breast is superior . . . - mistral - 6:42pm on 11/11/19

Do you think sous vide will make it dry? [NT] - Charley - 11:46am on 11/12/19

I would think that sou vide would keep it very moist. BUT I have never tried it.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:51am on 11/14/19

Just talked to DS who has a huge "Early Thanksgiving" party the Saturday before. He makes - Charley - 8:20pm on 11/13/19
Just watched an ATK episode on sous vide and they said if you leave meat in the water... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:08pm on 11/14/19

That is true--there are "windows" of the best results/texture of the meat. There - Charley - 11:56am on 11/15/19

31187. FRC: Need help with a copycat cocktail - The David [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 6:56pm on 11/10/19 (0)

31188. ISO: Pecan Caramels recipe. Any T&T recipes or tips/advice? Thanks! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:51pm on 11/10/19 (10)

Michael, Theo's pecan caramels are divine. Please follow their steps even if - MarilynFL - 11:32pm on 11/10/19

Theo's Caramel - MarilynFL - 11:39pm on 11/10/19

PS: I just made these for my doctor's staff and gave samples to seven people at yoga. Every - MarilynFL - 11:46pm on 11/10/19

It inverts back to a "NO" once you give salutations to the sun. Thanks for the tips!!!! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:40pm on 11/11/19

d read through your recipe. Above the mention of heavy cream got me but. . . - mistral - 7:11pm on 11/11/19

Michael & Mistral, I'm making a batch soon. If you want some samples, send me - MarilynFL - 4:06pm on 11/12/19

Marilyn, would this be a good recipe for dipping apples? I'm making caramel apples for Christmas [NT] - cheezz - 5:23am on 11/18/19

cheezz, sadly (but fortunately) I have not been able to get the caramel to stick to my apples. - MarilynFL - 3:13pm on 11/18/19

Have you followed the tips for making caramel apples?.... - cheezz - 7:50pm on 12/09/19

Cheezz, if you are making a bunch this might be worth it [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 7:44pm on 11/18/19

31189. REC: Pumpkin Bread Trifle with Brandied Cream, Candied Pecans, Pomegranate avrils & Caramel [LINK] - wigs - 11:46am on 11/12/19 (1)

Correction: that should be ARILS in the title line..... [NT] - wigs - 10:17am on 11/14/19

31190. ISO: T&T pumpkin bread, possibly made with zucchini, Turns out my favorite - MarilynFL - 6:37pm on 11/12/19 (11)

Marilyn, My all time favorite Brother Boniface Pumpkin Bread....also found [LINK] - GayR - 3:06am on 11/13/19

Brother Boniface Pumpkin Bread [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:07am on 11/13/19
Interesting...in addition to zucchini this REC also includes maple extract. Thx, GayR! [NT] - wigs - 9:17am on 11/13/19

This is the one I�ve been making since the 70s maybe you could add zucchini? - MariaDNoCA - 4:54am on 11/13/19
T & T REC for Spicy Pumpkin Bread [LINK] - wigs - 9:23am on 11/13/19

OOPS! The title of my recipe above should have been: Pumpkin Spice Bread! I need more coffee.... [NT] - wigs - 9:33am on 11/13/19

No zukes in this REC either, but it's very good! Pumpkin Ribbon Bread. - wigs - 9:41am on 11/13/19
Thank you all! I'm taking food donations to women/children shelter so all recipes - MarilynFL - 12:53am on 11/14/19

I�ll be looking for that bakery! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:01pm on 11/21/19

Go early, Ang. They only bake so many breads per day. It's right on Rt. 1 in downtown - MarilynFL - 12:52am on 11/22/19

Okey dokey. We will do the wreath laying at the cemetery in Mims on Dec 15th. Might run down to Titu - AngAk1 - 1:34am on 11/22/19

31191. Looking for new ideas for a spectacular Thanksgiving sidedish... - Richard in Cincy - 3:56pm on 11/13/19 (24)

I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'stuffing' but it is delish (Farrow with roasted veggies) [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 4:11pm on 11/13/19
How about this onion dish? [LINK] - judy-mass - 4:38pm on 11/13/19
since you mentioned desserts [LINK] [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 8:56pm on 11/13/19

That's a very thoughtful comment, Paul. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:54pm on 11/14/19

Before you immediately dismiss salad as an option, please hear my defense: - MarilynFL - 12:49am on 11/14/19

Candied Oranges (for Roasted Beet Salad) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:05am on 11/14/19
Roasted Beet Salad [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:07am on 11/14/19
ooh ya. Speaking of beet salad: Layered beet and chevre salad. Very pretty, dramatic.. - Marg CDN2 - 1:38am on 11/15/19

I make something very similar, with arugula. So pretty/delicious [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:28pm on 11/15/19

Absolutely. I actually prefer arugula & don't care for cress. But I could enjoy arugula on my cereal [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:28pm on 11/15/19

Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing - JudyW - 2:33pm on 11/14/19

Oh Yum, so earthy and great for the Fall season. - KarenNoCA - 3:08pm on 11/15/19

Thanks for the lovely ideas all.. - Richard in Cincy - 11:18pm on 11/15/19
Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad - deb-in-MI - 4:47pm on 11/16/19

Saved this one, Deb. It looks really tasty and I will make it soon [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:49pm on 11/16/19

Definitely blender and Pina Colada slushies! - colleenmomof2 - 6:54pm on 11/16/19

I had a pina colada at a local Venezuelan restaurant - Richard in Cincy - 6:59pm on 11/20/19

Vegetarian mushroom Wellington:This showed up in my NYT feed and looks spectacular [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:21pm on 11/17/19

It does indeed! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:30pm on 11/18/19
Wow!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:35am on 11/22/19
This looks wonderful. Must try. Thanks for posting, Maria. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:24pm on 12/01/19

This Crispy Black Rice and Chinese Sausage Dressing sounds like a nice [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:38pm on 11/18/19

I had completely forgotten these sausages. It's been decades. Thanks for the reminder. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:28pm on 11/18/19

You betcha! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:22pm on 12/01/19

31192. Instant pot 8qt. $55 ends in 18 hours [LINK] - Charley - 1:38pm on 11/15/19 (0)

31193. cutlery and more black friday sale with good prices on Staub 4qt. [LINK] - Charley - 1:27pm on 11/16/19 (0)

31194. FRC: Sea salt and caramel baking chips at Aldi - colleenmomof2 - 6:29pm on 11/16/19 (2)

Thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 11/21/19
I've also seen the caramel chips in Target at the holidays [NT] - cheezz - 7:51pm on 12/09/19

31195. Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger. I make this often but almost double the spices. - Marg CDN2 - 1:04am on 11/18/19 (2)

Yum! Thanks for posting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:30pm on 11/18/19

What she said! :-) [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:19pm on 11/18/19

31196. Just a comment on cookies with chocolate. For the first time, I made oatmeal cookies with chunks of - Marg CDN2 - 6:04pm on 11/18/19 (14)

Thanks Marg, these sound wunderful. And LOL on "puny little chips". [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:17pm on 11/18/19
Good Advice! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:43pm on 11/18/19
How bizarre! I was JUST looking today for chocolate chunks in the baking aisle (too lazy to make my - MarilynFL - 10:46pm on 11/18/19

Oh indeed. It's a good thing that I gave away half the crop. I want to make these again if - Marg CDN2 - 6:58am on 11/19/19

I love Callebaut! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:52am on 11/19/19

You amateurs. I buy my Callebaut in 5 KG blocks...that's 11 pounds of happiness. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:51pm on 11/19/19

I've been looking for a source for the 5 kg slabs. Do you get yours online? [NT] - RuthAB - 12:44am on 11/20/19

Ruth, for over a decade, I bought mine from Qzina, which has locations everywhere. They [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:34am on 11/20/19
I used to get mine from Qzina but now I get it from this one [LINK] - rhoward2va - 2:06am on 11/20/19

Oh my...their prices are SO MUCH BETTER! Thanks Roz! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:46pm on 11/20/19

Interesting. The NA HQ is Calgary. As in AB as in RuthAB. Could be like my trying to - Marg CDN2 - 2:08am on 11/20/19

Nestle Dark Chocolate Chips are larger than their regular chips - just saying! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:51am on 11/19/19

I think Guittard are also bigger. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:38am on 11/22/19

I use the Guittard Chocolate Chunks in my Oatmeal Cookies all the time, love them! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:29pm on 11/23/19

31197. REC for leftover turkey: Amazing Homemade Chicken/Turkey Pot Pie Recipe - deb-in-MI - 9:45pm on 11/18/19 (1)

Thank-you, Deb! Will be making this! I have been searching for a tasty Pot Pie recipe! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 12:47pm on 11/26/19

31198. REC: Triple Chocolate Cookies (sooooooo wonderful!) - deb-in-MI - 9:48pm on 11/18/19 (1)

I want one of these! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:13pm on 11/22/19

31199. Does it have to be a round 16" baking pan? [LINK] - oli - 8:52pm on 11/19/19 (9)

This looks like a pizza stone - probably to give a crispy texture. It's - rhoward2va - 9:14pm on 11/19/19

The author suggested a 16" pan if you didn't have the stone. [NT] - oli - 11:04pm on 11/19/19

I imagine they mean a 16" pizza pan. I used to use one before I got a pizza stone. [NT] - RuthAB - 12:49am on 11/20/19
Use a large baking sheet--it doesn't have to be a pan - Charley - 11:56am on 11/20/19

The 16" pan suggestion by the author is in the comments section. [NT] - oli - 3:21pm on 11/20/19

Thank you for posting! Saved this recipe; looks easy and a good way to use up . . . - mistral - 9:12pm on 11/20/19

Yes very easy, made it for DW's Bunco party but will be a breakfast item from now on [NT] - oli - 3:15pm on 11/21/19

What did you use? [NT] - Charley - 11:41am on 11/22/19

I used a large air bake pan [NT] - oli - 3:26pm on 11/22/19

31200. Cornbread with Cheddar, Feta and Jalapeno from *Ottolenghi Simple* [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 11:21pm on 11/19/19 (5)

Yum alongside black bean soup with avocado, cilantro and lime juice. [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 11:31pm on 11/19/19

Can you share your black bean soup/stew recipe, please? [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 5:07pm on 11/22/19

Oh that looks yummy! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:30am on 11/21/19
If only my husband would eat cornbread.....sigh:( [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:13pm on 11/22/19

Make it for yourself....I married a guy who claimed he was a meat and potatoes guy and did not want - KarenNoCA - 4:27pm on 11/23/19

31201. Isn't this a clever way to decorate a cake: chocolate-dipped ladyfingers [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 1:43am on 11/20/19 (3)

Yep. Pretty smart! I love to see people thinking waaay outside. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:00am on 11/20/19
Very clever indeed! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:30am on 11/20/19
And it looks like a good way to eat lady fingers too! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:13pm on 11/20/19

31202. Could someone with access please post the NYTimes recipe for Best Roast Potatoes. Thank you. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 11/20/19 (16)

Here you go. It caught my eye this morning also. I have done something similare - Charley - 5:14pm on 11/20/19

Sounds wonderful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:24pm on 11/20/19

This is my gold standard for the classic British Roasted Potato [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 7:06pm on 11/20/19
Cannot Access Recipe....must be member found it on [LINK] - GayR - 8:15pm on 11/20/19

I posted the text below, just in case it's not the same. Looks so good I want to break the bank & - Marg CDN2 - 8:19pm on 11/20/19

Thanks, everyone! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:58pm on 11/20/19
Did you want this one or the parm ones? [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:23am on 11/21/19

MariaDNoCal, would you point me to the parmesan potato recipe you mentioned above? TIA! [NT] - wigs - 12:44pm on 11/21/19
It�s the orig NYT story w/link inside Mar posted above. I�ve copied it below [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:52pm on 11/21/19
Rec: Extra-Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes - MariaDNoCA - 4:58pm on 11/21/19

Oh my. And I thought I already loved potatoes. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:47pm on 11/21/19
This is Kenji's NYT recipe from your link, Marilyn [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 6:02am on 11/22/19

Marilyn, Here's Kenji's article - I don't think it has been copied here - colleenmomof2 - 3:45pm on 11/24/19

Thank you, MariaDNoCA! Wow, do these sound delectable. [NT] - wigs - 12:56pm on 11/24/19

Again, thank you all for your help. I wish I could load Foxfire on my computer, but it's old and - MarilynFL - 12:13am on 11/24/19

Ooops - posted article in wrong place - colleenmomof2 - 3:46pm on 11/24/19

31203. Can someone point me to clear instructions on how to make buckwheat crepes ahead of time - MarilynFL - 9:56pm on 11/20/19 (2)

Not sure....are you filling them in advance? Otherwise they last perfectly for a few days in the - Marg CDN2 - 5:54pm on 11/21/19

Thanks. Not planning on filling ahead of time, but wanted the crepe part done. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:50am on 11/22/19

31204. ISO help with make-ahead turkey gravy - Anna_X - 4:58am on 11/21/19 (5)

Make Ahead Gravy [LINK] - MoNJ - 11:43am on 11/21/19

This is what I do when I BBQ the turkey but want standard-issue gravy. It works beautifully! - Michael in Phoenix - 3:15pm on 11/21/19

Thank you both so much! This is the way to go. [NT] - Anna_X - 2:20am on 11/22/19
I always make my gravy two days ahead of time, it keeps very well in fridge - KarenNoCA - 3:30pm on 11/22/19

I rely on my deglazed turkey roasting pan for the majority of my liquid and browning. - Charley - 4:23pm on 11/22/19

31205. Does anyone subscribe to Fine Cooking Magazine? I love it, and think it is one of the best - KarenNoCA - 4:37pm on 11/22/19 (10)

Hi Karen, I subscribed from the beginning, however did not renew two years ago...I tried yesterday - GayR - 4:43pm on 11/22/19
I have many many FC issues but stopped subscribing regularly about 8 years ago - Charley - 5:18pm on 11/22/19

I make more of the older recipes than the more recent. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:31pm on 11/22/19
I want to try a pork rib roast, about 8 ribs with a citrus glaze, which used - KarenNoCA - 4:18pm on 11/23/19

I do, I have every issue and have made so many of the recipes. It�s my favorite cooking magazine. - Curious1 - 5:25pm on 11/22/19

I used to subscribe but then I couldn�t find any special prices and thought it was very expensive. I - Janet in NC - 2:13am on 11/23/19

I just looked for shortbread. There were 4 reviews. Not very many for something that - Marg CDN2 - 7:33pm on 11/22/19

The Internet is getting very messy, so many ads popping up, some even blocking my view of text. - KarenNoCA - 4:22pm on 11/23/19

With FC magazine I used to order their annual volume every fall. It contained all of that year's - wigs - 12:52pm on 11/24/19

They published a DVD on an anniversary with all the recipes to that date also. - Charley - 1:20pm on 11/24/19

31206. Just an FYI- Premade salad recall [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 9:11pm on 11/22/19 (0)

31207. Thank You Bar Keepers Friend! I have this pan, it is my favorite, so beautiful [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 8:56pm on 11/23/19 (6)

I have a friend who recently used it to remove the gray knife marks from 30-y old china/pottery, - Marg CDN2 - 4:56am on 11/24/19

I'm going to try this! Thank-you for sharing! - colleenmomof2 - 1:19pm on 11/24/19

I love bkf. My decades old pans look like new. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:16am on 11/24/19
It is a secret weapon for even bathroom porcelain. Sink stains? No Prob. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:58am on 11/24/19
I dampened the pan first, then sprinkled on a layer of BKF. I got an idea to also spray - KarenNoCA - 3:10pm on 11/24/19

I have that same pan Karen and others that my gas stove has blackened. I will try soaking with BKF. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 6:07pm on 11/24/19

31208. ROAST BEEF - Janet in NC - 11:21pm on 11/23/19 (19)

I wonder if it could have been an eye of round. They used to be very popular and I don�t see them [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:43pm on 11/23/19

depending on how long ago this was, it could have been a rump roast or as - Charley - 12:31pm on 11/24/19

Not sure of your age, Janet, but I remember mom's beef roast was called Rump Roast - MarilynFL - 12:09am on 11/24/19

It may have been rump roast but not eye of the round, I see those frequently here, Thanks and I - Janet in NC - 3:28am on 11/24/19

Janet, I found this article "All About Beef Roasts..." that may help you. Scroll down to the Roast [LINK] - wigs - 12:29pm on 11/24/19

Thanks to all of you for the roast beef information, particularly the site that Wigs sent. I still - Janet in NC - 1:30pm on 11/24/19

Could it have been a large Spencer steak? [IMAGE] - Anna_X - 3:48am on 11/24/19
My mom often bought cross-ribs. With ribs removed. But nomenclature is different here. - Marg CDN2 - 4:54am on 11/24/19

Great discussion. DD wants roast beef for NY eve, but I also have a nomenclature problem - Lana in FL - 7:13pm on 11/24/19

I would highly recommend using the TOP sirloin roast. It has enough fat for the - Charley - 1:43am on 11/25/19

I will need to find a place that doesn't cut all the fat off. - Lana in FL - 10:29pm on 11/25/19

Good luck with Petty's, Lana. They had no suet and mistakenly sold me pork fat. When I was looking - MarilynFL - 11:17pm on 11/25/19

How annoying! I'd have to save up madly to go to Petty's as well. - Lana in FL - 3:26am on 11/27/19
PS Marilyn, I thought of you today when I was at D&G in Orlando - they have the 5 kg blocks of Calle - Lana in FL - 3:42am on 11/27/19

They probably got the memo that I had left the state and it was okay to start carrying the stuff I - MarilynFL - 11:03pm on 11/28/19

Like Costco. Well, now we know they like that, let's switch to a different product. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:33pm on 11/29/19

The ones at Costco have a fat cap. [NT] - Charley - 11:07am on 11/27/19

Nope. They have been cutting most of it off for a while. The strip steak does. [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:11pm on 11/27/19

Sirloin or top round [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:11pm on 11/24/19

31209. FYI, link to lost Gourmet mag Christmas recipes [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:19am on 11/24/19 (2)

wonderful recipes, thanks Maria. [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:42pm on 11/24/19
Reads 'delicious'! I'd love to be a guest at that meal. Thanks Maria. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:40am on 11/26/19

31210. Woman's Day Test Kitchen - Thanksgiving Cake - 3 Distinct Layers of [LINK] - GayR - 3:20pm on 11/24/19 (0)

31211. CDC Warning for Romaine Lettuce from Salinas California issued [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:40pm on 11/24/19 (1)

And what fun it was to shop for greens today. Spinach, anyone? [NT] - Curious1 - 12:40am on 11/26/19

31212. I'm preparing, again Nigella Lawson's guiness chocolate cake [LINK] - emtd - 4:29pm on 11/24/19 (3)

Sandi's Iowa Applesauce Cake was one of my Thanksgiving desserts for years. [LINK] - Lana in FL - 7:31pm on 11/24/19
I still love, and am making AGAIN tonight: Marie Helene's Apple Cake. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:00pm on 11/24/19

I've made that one many times as well. It's delicious. [NT] - emtd - 12:36am on 11/25/19

31213. Has anyone made a zucchini pancake/fritter, without potatoes and without filler? - Marg CDN2 - 8:04pm on 11/24/19 (3)

Hi Marg, did you end up trying it? What happened? I would think it would need - LisainLA - 1:52am on 11/28/19

I have now tried it with and without a bit of flour. But it will take another try of each for a - Marg CDN2 - 5:50am on 11/28/19

:-D The never ending veggie - good thing it is so darn tasty! [NT] - LisainLA - 10:32pm on 11/29/19

31214. And another: Does any of you cook with ground bouquet garni? I roasted some chicken - Marg CDN2 - 10:38pm on 11/24/19 (1)

I have not seen ground Bouquet Garni. I get mine from Penzey's Spice - KarenNoCA - 7:59pm on 11/25/19

31215. Ew: Tartine bakery closed by health dept. [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:40am on 11/25/19 (2)

I can imagine that it's tough to fight the surroundings. Especially in a port city. Too bad. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:38am on 11/25/19
That sounds so icky, but I have to think that it happens more than we would imagine. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:51am on 11/28/19

31216. ISO savory shippable food gift recipes. Family would prefer less sweets. - MariaDNoCA - 4:46am on 11/25/19 (24)

I love a good jerky or pepperoni sticks, many of the grocery stores or meat shops - KarenNoCA - 8:15pm on 11/25/19

Now I�m hungry for jerky! Unfortunately they are vegetarian. Forgot to mention that. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:47am on 11/26/19

Dried fruit, nuts and mailable cheese? My friend in Los Gatos mailed me a string of walnuts dipped [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:20pm on 11/25/19

Also, panforte, which uses dark chocolate, dried fruit & nuts. It's kindof a cake/candy [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:27pm on 11/25/19

I LOVE panforte! - judy-mass - 11:36pm on 11/25/19
This sounds delish, I might try it if I can find citron. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:39am on 11/26/19

Ya. I don't do citron. It's too bitter for me. But the dried cherries, apricots & orange peel made - MarilynFL - 2:56pm on 11/26/19

Yummy!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:10am on 11/27/19

Good luck. I am very upset because Kalyustan's, which sold large pieces of glace citron, no longer - Lana in FL - 3:27am on 11/27/19

In years gone by, I have made things like mustards and chutneys - judy-mass - 11:23pm on 11/25/19

This sounds right up their alley. I�d love it if you could post! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:38am on 11/26/19

Basic Mustard Recipe [LINK] - judy-mass - 12:56pm on 11/26/19
Great Gift Mustard - judy-mass - 12:57pm on 11/26/19

Moravian sugar cake which is a different kind of sweet. buttered pecans, jams and - Charley - 12:05am on 11/26/19

Recipes? They�ll get plenty of sweet already, savory things to make are hard to find. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:41am on 11/26/19

Moravian sugar cake is a specialty of Old Salem in NC which is really quite east to make - Charley - 4:51pm on 11/26/19

Most communities have special products that are made locally. Here we have - KarenNoCA - 3:45pm on 11/26/19

Lots of good nuts and olives and oils or vinegars in Ca. Any local herb mixes or rubs or jars of - AngAk1 - 9:13pm on 11/26/19

Oh my sister does not cook or do recipes ingredients/recipes will be lost on her - MariaDNoCA - 2:01am on 11/27/19

How about Granola? You can control the sweetness, sweeten with maple syrup, etc - MoNJ - 11:49am on 11/26/19

Oh, that's a good idea. Put in canning jars with fru-fru fabric & ribbon. Thanks, Mo! Stealing it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:57pm on 11/26/19

That's just how I was picturing it packaged up. Perfect description, Mar :) [NT] - MoNJ - 3:41pm on 11/27/19

Here is one of the best Granola recipes I have had or made. It is delicious and my friends [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 3:50pm on 11/26/19

I think this is the recipe--Yes! It's really good--thank you Karen - MoNJ - 3:15pm on 11/27/19

31217. Whipped feta dip? Which is best? feta + yogurt? Feta + mayo & sour cream? Or feta + cream cheese? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:45am on 11/26/19 (6)

Traca posted a REC a while back that used feta w/ cream cheese as a base for a tom. topping. [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:35pm on 11/26/19

This is wonderful. I cut back on the feta. It can overwhelm. Roasted tomatoes are good too [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:01pm on 11/26/19
This si one of my favorites too. Ina Garten's balsamic garlic roasted tomatoes - MoNJ - 3:44pm on 11/27/19

REC: Ina's Roasted Tomatoes [NT] [LINK] - MoNJ - 3:48pm on 11/27/19

This takes longer than Ina's recipe, but so worth it! Tomato Confit - judy-mass - 10:24pm on 11/27/19

Thanks all. I went with Traca's (thanks, wigs) and Angie's note to reduce feta. Used [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:56pm on 11/28/19

31218. Can I soak this Bread-and-Butter overnight, or for a few hours? [LINK] - Lana in FL - 3:19pm on 11/27/19 (2)

I think it is a lot like overnight French toast which does fine sitting before baking. [NT] - Charley - 4:25pm on 11/27/19

Thanks! I hoped so, but needed reassurance. :) [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:55pm on 11/27/19

31219. Yikes, I lost a recipe that is a family fave and one I got from one of our police department - KarenNoCA - 9:23pm on 11/27/19 (14)

You mention it here but it has mayo. Perhaps you substituted sour cream? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 12:32am on 11/28/19
And I�m so envious of your romaine, stores here removed all products with romaine, any source. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:37am on 11/28/19

Our local Raleys store sent messages out to their customers that they also had Romaine that was not - KarenNoCA - 3:44pm on 11/28/19

Hi Karen, can you tell more about the Arizona info? I only see Salinas, and I am - LisainLA - 10:35pm on 11/29/19

Here is what I read. [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 12:05am on 11/30/19

while you were in for...what??? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:48am on 11/28/19

?? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:47pm on 11/28/19
Ha, you Canadian mixie. I think Marg was asking what you were in jail for (police reference). [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:51pm on 11/28/19

HAH [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:48am on 11/29/19

:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 10:33pm on 11/29/19

Good grief, I was not in jail. I was a city of redding police dept employee. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:59pm on 11/29/19

Yes, we know, sweetie. Now, could you turn to the right so we can get a profile? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:24am on 11/30/19

I love a smile at bedtime. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:29am on 11/30/19

Thank you Curious, I had done a search but that info did not come up for me - KarenNoCA - 3:43pm on 11/28/19

31220. Happy American Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope - emtd - 5:02am on 11/28/19 (6)

( weird numbers after my name were supposed to be a Canadian flag ) [NT] - emtd - 5:03am on 11/28/19
Yes, best wishes for good times. (and no snow delays) [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:46am on 11/28/19
Happy thanksgiving! Here�s today�s version if Dorie�s All American apple pie [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 9:39pm on 11/28/19

Beautiful pie, Maria! How did you paint your leaves and the vine or tree twigs? [NT] - wigs - 11:28am on 12/01/19

Food coloring/water, but it oddly turned all dark in the oven. [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 8:06pm on 12/01/19

Many thanks!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:25pm on 11/29/19

31221. We're in the dumpy season here. Does anyone want to do a Post your Favourite Soup thread? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:57am on 11/29/19 (22)

Caldo de Queso Sonoran style [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 11:49am on 11/29/19
Curried Spinach and Lentil Soup - judy-mass - 11:12pm on 11/29/19
Fiesta Pumpkin Soup - judy-mass - 11:14pm on 11/29/19
Garlic and Egg Soup - judy-mass - 11:16pm on 11/29/19
Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup - judy-mass - 11:18pm on 11/29/19

Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup [LINK] - judy-mass - 11:22pm on 11/29/19

Chili as posted by Dwayne Tallman in ....MORE THAN COOKIES! published by The Northwest Georgia Girl - wigs - 11:07am on 11/30/19

Looks tasty, but it's hardly 'chili'. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:51pm on 11/30/19

LOL! It DOES have chili powder in it. With a lot of chili recipes, this is the qualifier! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:50am on 12/01/19
Good call.....maybe southern chili? Smile. [NT] - wigs - 2:27am on 12/01/19
Italian sausage? Garbanzo beans? LOL!!!!! Like I said, could be tasty, but no, NOT real chili! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:58am on 12/01/19

Did a search, but didn't find yr real chili recipe, Michael, & I'd love to make it if U'd post. TIA! [NT] - wigs - 11:20am on 12/01/19

This is my preference. A very simple Red Chile Pork (or Beef) - Michael in Phoenix - 12:34pm on 12/01/19

Thank you! [NT] - wigs - 7:09pm on 12/01/19
Pecos Valley Bowl of Red - Melissa Dallas - 11:10pm on 12/01/19

This sounds very good, Melissa! Thanks for posting.... [NT] - wigs - 11:23am on 12/06/19

This sounds wonderful! Look away Michael, I will make it with moose Italian for a chili - AngAk1 - 2:14pm on 12/11/19

I can't eat spinach any longer but this is probably my best. By the way, for my Christmas miracle - Marg CDN2 - 6:13am on 12/01/19

Wow. Good for you! Praises! - Michael in Phoenix - 11:01am on 12/01/19
Well done, Marg's Body! Good job in taking care of the brain trust. - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 12/01/19

Broccoli. There's one I'd be happy to give up. I have had these since I was 20. And the huge ones - Marg CDN2 - 8:37pm on 12/01/19

Does anyone else love the old Lipton noodle soup in the box, or Mrs Grass with the golden marble of - AngAk1 - 1:56pm on 12/11/19

31222. Really low food magazine Black Friday sales (BA $3.90, Food & Wine $8.75) [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:25pm on 11/29/19 (3)

Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:38pm on 11/29/19
Thanks. Found some that weren't in mine. Kids will be happy!! [NT] - Charley - 2:31pm on 11/30/19
Thx, Deb! Put in my own order plus a gift order for a niece--1 more item off my holiday To Do list. [NT] - wigs - 11:24am on 12/01/19

31223. Garlicky Pork Roast What a different flavour to a porker. I really enjoyed this. Mine didn't pull, - Marg CDN2 - 6:31am on 11/30/19 (3)

The roasting temp is too high IMO to be able to "pull" it. When you do it again - Charley - 12:35pm on 11/30/19

Yes, that is my usual method as well. And I may do that in the futur, but the best part of this was - Marg CDN2 - 4:49pm on 11/30/19

I make a LOT of pulled pork and as I say in my recipe--the cooking time of - Charley - 1:11pm on 12/01/19

31224. You know that phrase: *The tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a knife.* [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 3:07pm on 11/30/19 (4)

Here's the finished product, looking a bit less tense and a lot more boozy. [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 3:11pm on 11/30/19

This one looks kinda like a giant egg at first glance. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:46am on 12/01/19

Thanks! That looks fabulous! I'd go more rustic! - colleenmomof2 - 4:54pm on 12/02/19

Colleen, I made my own broth using two whole rotisserie chickens and a couple of thighs - MarilynFL - 5:31pm on 12/03/19

31225. Lana, I stopped at my local Publix and asked the butcher about suet since he was cutting all the fat [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:24am on 12/01/19 (3)

This was very interesting. I recall my mom's suet puddings were a bit grainier than what I ask the - Marg CDN2 - 6:10am on 12/01/19
Suet is to beef what leaf lard is to pork. [NT] - Charley - 1:07pm on 12/01/19
Thank you! Great to know. - Lana in FL - 6:04pm on 12/01/19

31226. Marcella Hazan�s Chickpea Soup. This is so reliably delicious and everything is onhand. - Marg CDN2 - 6:23am on 12/01/19 (18)

This screams totally satisfying and a quick and healthy lunch for those days when - KarenNoCA - 4:31pm on 12/01/19

I wish I lived next door to you, Karen! - colleenmomof2 - 4:29pm on 12/02/19

LOL, thanks Colleen. I have two large binders full of recipes I have tried and rated - KarenNoCA - 4:36pm on 12/02/19

I understand! Huge effort! Did that, and done - colleenmomof2 - 4:45pm on 12/02/19

Ah yes, Linda is such a fun person. She and I met online and visited back and forth - KarenNoCA - 3:13pm on 12/03/19

Geez, I thought the exact same thing, colleen. Sounds wonderful, Karen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:41pm on 12/02/19

Couple of questions? - Pam - 9:28pm on 12/01/19

Marcella says meat broth. I do use beef (better than beef in the jar thanks to Pat's recommend). - Marg CDN2 - 9:42pm on 12/01/19

I made this last evening. So very good! a couple comments - CathyZKauai - 3:21pm on 12/02/19

Sounds like you made a huge version. It's a good thing you liked it. Yay [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:45pm on 12/02/19

Thanks for adding your notes, Marg - colleenmomof2 - 4:47pm on 12/02/19
Marg, your parmesan except dessert made me laugh. Check out this Giada recipe. Looks good! [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:04pm on 12/04/19

ooh ya. My poor mom made apple pie, Dad had to eat it cold, Grandad had to eat it hot with cheese. - Marg CDN2 - 7:02pm on 12/04/19

REC: Chickpea with Arborio Rice Soup (version) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:08pm on 12/02/19

May I suggest that you try it without the pepper flakes? The exceptional flavour comes from the - Marg CDN2 - 6:44pm on 12/02/19

Yes. Planning to make original recipe as written and with your suggestions [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 12:20pm on 12/03/19

1. Read the recipe & comments and decide to make it. - MarilynFL - 12:38am on 12/04/19

shooting my "everything on hand" comment out of the water. I sometimes forget where I live now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:59am on 12/04/19

31227. Predicting 18-24 inches and I have outpatient surgery scheduled for Tuesday. - CynUpstateNY - 1:48pm on 12/01/19 (6)

Totally Deniable if you put an olive in it. See description below and Good Luck! - MarilynFL - 3:13pm on 12/01/19

And don't forget the tiniest spritz of Pernod, to add to the vegetable content. Good luck. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:03pm on 12/01/19
A healthy smoothie... I love it! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:44pm on 12/02/19

Never! (Sending healing vibes and well wishes) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:11pm on 12/01/19

I second this!! (as she awakens from a wine induced nap....) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:44pm on 12/01/19

It's always 5 PM somewhere! - judy-mass - 10:47pm on 12/01/19

31228. Cyber Monday Magazine sale - much like Deb-in-MI Black Friday link [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:40pm on 12/02/19 (0)

31229. I'm thinking about the cheese combination at 31217 that Marilyn - emtd - 12:31am on 12/03/19 (6)

betty, I can answer your question about reheating: I scraped what was left and added it to - MarilynFL - 1:26am on 12/03/19
Thank you Marilyn - perhaps I'll serve the cheese cold on - emtd - 2:30am on 12/03/19
If you are looking for "colorful" here is a recipe for cajun caviar. It is a little like the - Charley - 11:53am on 12/03/19

Thank you Charley - that was kind of you to make a - emtd - 12:18am on 12/04/19

Ahh, those dips don't work with "Russia". Cucumber slices with some sour cream, - Charley - 12:55pm on 12/04/19

That sounds perfect - thank you. - emtd - 1:40am on 12/05/19

31230. Lemon Buttermilk Cake with Strawberries at 2489 - emtd - 12:36am on 12/03/19 (2)

Randi's recipe with additional links and discussion ;) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 5:29pm on 12/03/19

Thank you Colleen for providing all the links. [NT] - emtd - 12:19am on 12/04/19

31231. 'Season of life' moment: Both of my boys are cooks and bakers. I'm proud of that. - Michael in Phoenix - 7:39pm on 12/04/19 (7)

Two of my children have also become very adventurous and creative cooks - judy-mass - 9:34pm on 12/04/19
:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:19pm on 12/05/19
Our three cook as well, one girl, two boys! Our daughter has taken it further and grows - KarenNoCA - 8:22pm on 12/05/19
Job well done, Mom & Dad. Just keep an eye out that the InstaPot doesn't walk out. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:26pm on 12/06/19

I just got mine on Black Friday. The Eldest Child just sent me HIS favorite recipes! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:17am on 12/09/19

Wonderful, Michael, So how much of your equipment did they take? ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:43pm on 12/09/19

Sounds like you know how it works. Yeah. Stuff is gone. Lots of stuff. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:51am on 12/10/19

31232. ISO Tess I was going through the archives and came across this wonderful back and forth on Anise [LINK] - GayR - 1:50am on 12/06/19 (0)

31233. ISO CynUpstateNY hope you are doing well after your procedure...Thinking of you... [NT] - GayR - 2:18pm on 12/06/19 (9)

Hope you are on the mend! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:30am on 12/07/19
Me too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:48am on 12/07/19
Wishing you well and looking forward to hearing you're feeling better! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 1:56pm on 12/07/19
Thank you so much! It was a minor procedure and I'm back to 100%! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:54pm on 12/07/19

Happy to hear, Cyn.... [NT] - GayR - 4:32pm on 12/07/19
Great to hear that! I was wondering how you were doing earlier this past week, but figured you - wigs - 9:40pm on 12/07/19
See! Told ya! The olive plugged the hole. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:02pm on 12/07/19

caperberries do a good job of that as well [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:02am on 12/08/19
You're right. That's how I recovered so quickly! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:41pm on 12/09/19

31234. Cookie holiday season is upon us. Do you freeze dough ahead...? - MariaDNoCA - 12:28am on 12/07/19 (8)

I refrigerate or freeze dough. Ever since I watch an bakery episode and watched the baker - MarilynFL - 2:19am on 12/07/19
I freeze dough too! - deb-in-MI - 11:51am on 12/07/19

Best wishes for your family, Deb. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:01pm on 12/07/19

((Thank you)) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:04pm on 12/08/19

They came out like hard flat hockey pucks. The texture was all wrong after freezing the dough - MariaDNoCA - 11:22pm on 12/07/19

Thank you! - deb-in-MI - 12:06pm on 12/08/19

Oh I roll, then gild the lily and sprinkle more when they come out of the oven. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:29pm on 12/08/19

I make the dough and bake one type cookie at a time, and after cooling,will then freeze the finished - wigs - 3:15pm on 12/07/19

31235. Stabilized Whipped Cream... - Richard in Cincy - 2:42am on 12/07/19 (7)

I have used Dr. Oetker's Stabilized Whipped Cream Powder for years and love the stuff! It allows me - wigs - 8:34am on 12/07/19
Your China trip sounds amazing! But, I need to know, did you taste the - Michael in Sarasota - 8:15pm on 12/07/19
Oh, and I love Marlene Sorosky's Cookery for Entertaining! - Michael in Sarasota - 8:17pm on 12/07/19

Michael, I know! I have all of her books and they are simply stunning. - Richard in Cincy - 11:01pm on 12/07/19

Smiling! Really smiling!! "they didn't go away. So I decided to leave them" - colleenmomof2 - 2:02pm on 12/08/19

Loved your China travelogue! Copied to travel notepad! - colleenmomof2 - 2:05pm on 12/08/19

Wow for China trip. Creepy Wow for stabilizer. Glad you're both home safe. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:54am on 12/09/19

31236. More questions! Fuyu persimmons...I have too many. Two neighbors dropped off bags. - MariaDNoCA - 5:40am on 12/07/19 (8)

In southern Indiana most people don�t eat ripe persimmons like you would other fruit. Once the [LINK] - wigs - 7:53am on 12/07/19
They are wonderful cut up in a green salad with a vinaigrette. I also put pomegranate - Charley - 11:35am on 12/07/19

Holidays are to splurge! And on a salad, that's a great idea! Share your recipe, - colleenmomof2 - 1:54pm on 12/07/19

I use a romaine mix or the mixed greens. Red onion, lettuce and the fruit. A vinaigrette with - Charley - 1:11am on 12/08/19

Thank-you! - colleenmomof2 - 2:57pm on 12/09/19

Can freeze!? Smoothies? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:49pm on 12/07/19
Fuyu Bundt cake - daricem - 6:11pm on 12/07/19
Persimmon Cake - Timid - 9:45pm on 12/07/19

31237. Stop the cookie bake! REC: Ancho Mole Cookies [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 2:28pm on 12/07/19 (6)

Plus 5 other cookie swap recipes [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 2:29pm on 12/07/19

I just saw these in BA last night... - deb-in-MI - 12:09pm on 12/08/19

Wishing you warm weather and long days, Deb - colleenmomof2 - 1:53pm on 12/08/19

Oh, that is quite a beautiful cookie. Head's up: Trader Joe's has skinned whole hazelnuts. - MarilynFL - 10:58pm on 12/07/19

Good! I want some for snacking! Heading there today! - colleenmomof2 - 1:51pm on 12/08/19

Yikes these are beauties. What has happened to being lucky to get a simple old oatmeal cookie - Marg CDN2 - 11:34pm on 12/08/19

31238. 2019 GBH (Grincherbread House based on How The Grinch Stole Christmas) [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:14am on 12/08/19 (19)

The Grinch in the chimney, stealing tree and ornaments [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:15am on 12/08/19

Max the Dog and his faux antler, dangling off the sled on the roof [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:17am on 12/08/19

Cindy-Lou Who, offering the Grinch her last ornament [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:18am on 12/08/19

Toys on rooftop being stolen by the Grinch [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:19am on 12/08/19

GBH on display at my local library. Enjoy. [NT] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 2:21am on 12/08/19
Now Christmas can begin, once again. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:48pm on 12/08/19

Love it, Marilyn!!!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:32am on 12/08/19
You always blow me away! Just love it!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:34am on 12/08/19
Stunning! Fantastic! You are a superb GBH architect & baker, Marilyn! [NT] - wigs - 10:56am on 12/08/19
Absolutely Fabulous!! Love it so!!! - deb-in-MI - 12:11pm on 12/08/19
It's pretty hard to put in words how wonderful this is in so many ways!! How long did this - Charley - 1:02pm on 12/08/19

Marilyn, Your creative potential seems limitless. Amazing! [NT] - GayR - 1:46pm on 12/08/19
Charley, I recycled the idea from one I used at Lockheed as a Toys for Tots display, but it still - MarilynFL - 4:51pm on 12/08/19

Awesome! I LOVE the angular walls. So Whoville-ish! - Michael in Phoenix - 5:14am on 12/09/19

Yahoooooooooooooooo! Outstanding! Love Max! - colleenmomof2 - 1:55pm on 12/08/19

Colleen, here is the original concept & story from years back. No photos. New home, new audience. - MarilynFL - 5:12pm on 12/08/19

So fun! Another episode of the Marilyn Chronicles ;) [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 3:37pm on 12/09/19

Very creative and wonderful, Marilyn! [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:43pm on 12/08/19
Fabulous! Love your creativity. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:22pm on 12/10/19

31239. Repast Repost: SCALLOPS WITH "MELTED" LEEKS AND TARRAGON-CAPER BUTTER [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 5:46pm on 12/08/19 (0)

31240. Our own SallyBR is going to be on tv! the Great American Baking Show! Details-> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:16am on 12/09/19 (7)

How very cool! Looking forward to watching ;) [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 3:08pm on 12/09/19
Yay You, Sally! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:39pm on 12/09/19

My thoughts exactly!! Thanks for letting us know Maria! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:58am on 12/10/19

That is fabulous! Thanks for letting us know. Go Team Sally!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:12pm on 12/10/19
Exciting!!! We will all be rooting for you! [NT] - cheezz - 1:47am on 12/11/19
OK PVR, don't fail me on Thursday. Yep, this is exciting!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:15am on 12/11/19
How fun, I hope to DVR it and watch when I can. Thanks for posting! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:58pm on 12/11/19

31241. REC: Making Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream from AnnaX 2005 [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:04pm on 12/09/19 (3)

Unless for guests, use 1 1/2 -2 cups chopped onions. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:18pm on 12/09/19

I will! Getting it started now! Thanks for your advice, Anna! - colleenmomof2 - 3:35pm on 12/09/19

Yum! - colleenmomof2 - 12:12am on 12/10/19

31242. Question: does anyone have a clever trick to chopping blocks of chocolate? - cheezz - 7:56pm on 12/09/19 (7)

I haven't tried this, but it might work for you. [NT] [LINK] - judy-mass - 8:36pm on 12/09/19
If you use a rocking motion with a large chef's knife it works pretty well. I also have a BIG - Charley - 9:32pm on 12/09/19
Yes. Put it in a strong plastic bag. Use your chef's knife with a folded cloth over it and under - Marg CDN2 - 11:55pm on 12/09/19

So I just read the link above. What I had to chop was a big block about 2" deep and no - Marg CDN2 - 11:58pm on 12/09/19

It's static electricity...especially if you are using a large wooden board. For my 5 kg blocks - MarilynFL - 12:07pm on 12/10/19
I buy the 11 pound Callebaut blocks and use a fork-type tool - rhoward2va - 11:19pm on 12/10/19
I have tried all the methods mentioned. The worse part is the static electricity - cheezz - 1:41am on 12/11/19

31243. REC: Ina Garten�s Roasted Raspberry Applesauce [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:17pm on 12/09/19 (3)

well HELLO there, Dawn! Lovely to see you. Hope all is well with you & family. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:01pm on 12/10/19
Dawn, So good to "see" you.....have missed your posts.... [NT] - GayR - 12:21pm on 12/10/19
This looks good! I have been planning to make applesauce - colleenmomof2 - 4:17pm on 12/10/19

31244. So fun! REC: Pressure Cooker Vietnamese Caramel Salmon [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:26am on 12/10/19 (2)

Thank you! Looks good! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:00pm on 12/10/19
The sauce is bold. Probably not the best method for a "freshly" caught Coho - colleenmomof2 - 3:48pm on 12/10/19

31245. REC: Sourdough bread and starter recipes - anyone do this or similar? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:04pm on 12/10/19 (4)

I make sourdough bread, I haven�t made this recipe. Do you have questions? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:54pm on 12/10/19

Our son is baking and has talked about sourdough. I - colleenmomof2 - 3:20pm on 12/11/19

A super good book for learning to bake bread and make sourdoughs and the - Charley - 5:20pm on 12/11/19

Winter/cold is not a good time to get a starter going. I couldn�t - MariaDNoCA - 7:34pm on 12/11/19

31246. This came in my email today from Milk Street. REC: Smashed Potatoes With Chile-Lemon Vinaigrette - Michael in Phoenix - 4:45pm on 12/10/19 (7)

A coincidence that I tried this again last night. Does anyone have a good trick for - Janet in NC - 7:59pm on 12/10/19

Don't let the potatoes cool too much - judy-mass - 10:05pm on 12/10/19

Thanks Judy, I'll give it another try. I wanted to do them for Christmas. [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:53pm on 12/11/19

Janet, in addition to judy's suggestion, here's info from ATK's Side Dish Bible re smashed potatoes - MarilynFL - 1:14pm on 12/11/19

ATK's Roasted Smashed Potatoes (serves 4) - MarilynFL - 1:22pm on 12/11/19

I think the important thing in these potatoes is not to get them overdone. [NT] - Charley - 1:32pm on 12/11/19

Michael, what type of recipe with meat will you be serving with these potatoes? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:12pm on 12/11/19

31247. Hot Pepper Jelly Rugelach...how genius is that! from Fine Cooking (not T&T yet) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:55pm on 12/11/19 (3)

From Traca '07 - Dorie Greenspan's Hot Pepper Jelly Rugelach [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 5:24pm on 12/11/19

And this looked fun - from Smitten REC: Pull Apart Rugelach [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 5:30pm on 12/11/19
Barbara had gifted me with a homemade jar of her red pepper jelly and this recipe along with it. - MarilynFL - 9:06pm on 12/11/19

31248. anyone make ginger beer? - pmassell_93 - 10:09pm on 12/11/19 (0)

31249. NFRC: Just watched an almost full moon rise and waiting for Space [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 10:49pm on 12/11/19 (0)