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30670. Phase 1 completed [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 8:04pm on 12/19/18 (0)

30619. I'm sure this is a dumb question but I'm brave. I got a notice that Penzey's has a several day sale - Janet in NC - 3:29pm on 11/23/18 (13)

vanilla prices are crazy the last few years! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:40pm on 11/23/18

I heard, a couple of months ago, that the pickers were not making enough money at the job and have - Marg CDN2 - 4:25am on 11/30/18

I told friends I cruise to Mexico just to pick up vanilla and Kahlua and they laughed...no more!! [NT] - cheezz - 4:11am on 12/01/18

Olive oil too! Wonderful oil in wine country Ensenada. Who knew?! [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:36pm on 12/31/18

Janet, I've used both and didn't think it was worth the extra cost. Same - MarilynFL - 5:35pm on 11/23/18

Thanks Marilyn, While researching this question I came upon a Cooks Illustrated article that rated - Janet in NC - 3:42pm on 11/24/18

I have heeded the results of the Cook's Illustrated Vanilla Tests - Richard in Cincy - 4:00pm on 11/25/18

Clear fake vanilla is what MILK Bar bakery (Christina Tosi) uses. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:13pm on 11/26/18

I've been using very costly vanilla bean paste for some baked goods - - deb-in-MI - 10:04pm on 11/26/18
Wow, really?! [NT] - cheezz - 11:49pm on 11/28/18

*clear imitation vanilla extract. Mastermind of the recipe Christina Tosi... - MarilynFL - 2:27am on 12/03/18

Wow, my mom always used imitation vanilla, said it was better. I, of course, had to have the real - KarenNoCA - 10:11pm on 01/01/19

Same here, Karen. The brand Cook’s Illustrated recommended is Baker's imitation vanilla flavor. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:11am on 01/02/19

30620. 8 QT InstantPot $69.99 6 QT $59 [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 5:00pm on 11/23/18 (7)

I am thinking of getting a 6 quart today. There seem to be different models of Instant Pot. Lux, - Janet in NC - 4:45pm on 11/24/18

unfortunately it looks like the price went up today maybe check back Monday [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 6:40pm on 11/24/18
Have the 6qt 7-in-1 - love it - colleenmomof2 - 8:28pm on 11/24/18

I was about to buy one of these when I saw they were bringing out a 15 psi version - Lana in FL - 11:25pm on 11/24/18

what does that translate to in benefits of having more PSI? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:32pm on 11/24/18

The food will cook faster. It's the pressure I am used to using. - Lana in FL - 12:25am on 12/01/18

Macy's Cyber Monday 8qt $79.99 until 11/28 [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:13pm on 11/25/18

30621. NFR Movie recommendation for ErininNY and anyone else: The Fencer [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:32am on 11/25/18 (1)

Thank you, Marilyn! :) [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:37am on 11/27/18

30622. Review of gbakes pumpkin pie “don’t bake this pie” above [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 1:22am on 11/25/18 (6)

That pie is worthy of a Laurel and Hardy pie throwing fest [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:38am on 11/25/18

Personally, the first thing I thought of was Soupy Sales! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:15am on 11/25/18

I'm older than you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:17pm on 11/26/18

Lol! Well, I did also watch L&H, so if so, not by much! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:25am on 11/29/18

Thanks Marilyn. Been years since I've seen that pie fight. Still hilarious - CathyZKauai - 4:44pm on 11/25/18

I loved the little leg shake at the very end. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 11/29/18

30623. Gabrielle Hamilton's semi-orgasmatic ode to Quiche Lorraine [can't access NYT recipe] - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 11/25/18 (0)

30624. see if this works for Marilyn - Janet in NC - 2:40pm on 11/25/18 (9)

Oh, is this Gabrielle's Quiche recipe? Thank you, Janet!! I loved the hint in the - MarilynFL - 8:29pm on 11/25/18

Yes it's the one from the NYT today it's on the front page, or it was this morning. Let me know if - Janet in NC - 8:48pm on 11/25/18

I'll be traveling from now until Jan, but it's definitely going in the to-try pile [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:05am on 11/26/18

Marilyn, I have been looking for a savory clafoutis and found one today have a look [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:52pm on 11/25/18

Thanks Gay! What is table cream? Is that light cream or half & half? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:12am on 11/26/18

According to Martha S. it is Light Cream...... - GayR - 2:44am on 11/26/18

Substitute for Light Cream....... - GayR - 2:54am on 11/26/18

Thank You Haiku Gay. I learn something new each day. Onions are burning. - MarilynFL - 10:59pm on 11/26/18

That recipe looks delicious and also looks just like a crustless quiche. So I went - Charley - 12:29pm on 11/26/18

30625. 2018 GBH (old design, new viewers) - MarilynFL - 2:40pm on 11/26/18 (16)

2018 GBH [Shutterfly album] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 11/26/18

Wow Marilyn. Another stunner. Love the sense of humor. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:57pm on 11/30/18
PS: I added a view of the back of the house [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:51am on 12/03/18

Marilyn, Fantastic......so well done [NT] - GayR - 4:11pm on 11/26/18
Bravo Bravo!!!!! You are amazing [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:24pm on 11/26/18
Beautiful! Sorry U ended up w/numb fingertips, but I bet yr wh-choc-covered vac wheels are stunning! [NT] - wigs - 6:05pm on 11/26/18
Gorgeous!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:34pm on 11/26/18
Just amazing, Marilyn! [NT] - RuthAB - 8:15pm on 11/26/18
Thank, thank you, for sharing this... - Anna_X - 9:32pm on 11/26/18
It’s not Christmas without your fabulous gbh! Simply wonderful! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:02am on 11/27/18

Agreed! I look forward to it every year! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:57pm on 11/27/18
Agreement here too. Your productions are so sophisticated. An essential Christmas element now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:28am on 11/30/18

Amazing! What a delight! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:21am on 11/27/18
Another awesome GBH. Sooo cool. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:18am on 11/28/18
Beautiful, Marilyn. And of course, I love the robot. Sorry about your fingers. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:27am on 12/01/18
This looks fantastic, as usual! Sorry about your processor, and isn't it amazing how much of a mess - LisainLA - 5:21am on 12/06/18

30626. Hey Marilyn--your bear problem is front page news. - Charley - 4:07pm on 11/26/18 (3)

A good read, Charley..... [NT] - wigs - 6:22pm on 11/26/18
Good article, C...and very true. My neighbor up the road (about 2/10 of a mi) just [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:32pm on 11/26/18

We get tickets for having bird food out in summer bear time AK. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:11pm on 12/31/18

30627. 4 quart staub cocotte for $99 today - Charley - 8:15pm on 11/26/18 (1)

I ordered one from King Arthur and it's shipping free of charge! [NT] - judy-mass - 8:43pm on 11/26/18

30628. Everything improves when you add chocolate, even Thanksgiving. [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:26am on 11/27/18 (8)

ErininNY.....So funny this is what I made for Thanksgiving and it was a [LINK] - GayR - 4:53am on 11/27/18

Ah, great minds. :) I love the glaze! [NT] - ErininNY - 8:14pm on 11/30/18

Amen sister! And for future reference, you can make itty bitty ones in canning lids. True! - MarilynFL - 1:23pm on 11/27/18

I did see a video where someone made tarts in jar lids... Intriguing. [NT] - ErininNY - 8:14pm on 11/30/18

What's not to like? Chocolate Chiboust or Bust! - Richard in Cincy - 3:28am on 11/28/18

Amen. (I watched approximately 4 dozen episdoes of The Great British Baking Show in the last month - ErininNY - 8:16pm on 11/30/18

Nothing better than a flourless chocolate dessert!! LOL [NT] - Charley - 3:12pm on 11/28/18

Yes! Pants be damned. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:17pm on 11/30/18

30629. Need help with choosing a carbon steel skillet for budding chef! - cheezz - 5:52pm on 11/27/18 (14)

I bought all 3 children De Buyer skillets for Christmas and me too. They are really [LINK] - Charley - 12:24pm on 11/28/18

Difference between Carbon Steel & Mineral B? - Earnie - 4:06pm on 11/28/18

I don't think I can say. I do know I paid a bit more (not a lot) when I purchased 3 or so - Charley - 5:25pm on 11/28/18

CI rated the Matfer Bourgeat 11 7/8” Black Carbon Steel Frying Pan best [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:45am on 11/29/18

I bought two of these and hardly use them. Lighter than cast iron, but still heavy, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:53pm on 11/29/18

That does help...thanks! Do you own any Lodge? That seems to be what I see most. [NT] - cheezz - 11:48pm on 11/28/18

Lodge CAST iron is what you see a lot, and I saw the Lodge carbon steel pan that - Charley - 11:54am on 11/29/18

In re-reading your post it says she wants and every day good quality skillet--did she - Charley - 1:28pm on 11/29/18
Thanks all! She ended up getting a De Buyer so he can learn how to season and care for it. - cheezz - 1:28am on 11/30/18
I have tried several times to love the black cast iron skillets...really tried - KarenNoCA - 6:07pm on 12/01/18

there are some newer ones that are lighter than Lodge but you pay a PREMIUM [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:13pm on 12/01/18
I don't use mine all that often now. And mine are all very old. I NEVER have fried an - Charley - 11:45am on 12/02/18
By contrast I LOVE my cast iron skillets. They're the ones I reach for first and use at least 3 - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 12/02/18

Ditto. Love my cast iron skillets. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:05am on 12/03/18

30630. Hogwarts gbh [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:31am on 11/30/18 (1)

Oooh! Aqueduct, steps and all. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:30am on 12/01/18

30631. ISO T&T gingerbread man cookie recipe... - MariaDNoCA - 7:22am on 11/30/18 (8)

Don't laugh, but my sister makes them from the rolled cookie recipe on - Melissa Dallas - 2:30pm on 11/30/18

Love Gale Gand's Recipe....... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:29pm on 11/30/18

Maria, Not Tried and True yet.....going to make these this year..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:44pm on 11/30/18

I make these every Christmas. I like my gingerbread cookies on the spicy side, but... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:29pm on 11/30/18

I've made these. Thanks for the reminder, Michael. They are wonderful. Will make again. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:52pm on 11/30/18

Michael, can you think of a reason I couldn't form the dough into a roll and slice then bake? - CathyZKauai - 8:10pm on 12/01/18

I haven't done that, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work well. Once it was chilled,... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:00pm on 12/02/18

Thanks Michael, I remember this recipe, but couldn’t recall if they were cut out cookies :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:28pm on 11/30/18

30632. Angie, please check in after Alaska’s earthquake this morning [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:30pm on 11/30/18 (6)

I believe that she is in Florida for the Winter. - judy-mass - 10:33pm on 11/30/18

Gale called me; she could hardly talk..she didn't know how get on eat.at...then her phone went dead - Marsha tbay - 6:52pm on 12/02/18

Hi Marsha. I've spoken to Gayle a few times, and yes, it is difficult for her to speak. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:50pm on 12/03/18
Since Michael says she can get on her computer maybe send her the "new" Finer Kitchens - Charley - 4:30pm on 12/03/18
Marsha I reponded to your email several days ago did you get it? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:38pm on 12/03/18

Yes, we are fine in FL. Our house in AK had no damage. Thankfully. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:40pm on 12/31/18

30633. Has anyone made hand-pulled noodles? Just had biang biang cumin lamb noodles [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:26am on 12/03/18 (2)

I've not made them, but I've watched them being made... [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:47am on 12/03/18
My husband loves hand pulled noodles--thank you! They look easy enough to try once, at least! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:44pm on 12/03/18

30634. 2018 Omni National Gingerbread House Competition winners [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:02am on 12/03/18 (1)

On NBC Nightly News last night [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 9:11pm on 12/07/18

30635. Ever wonder how cookie cutters are made? So cool! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:26am on 12/03/18 (6)

Thank you Traca!! My cutter collection continues to expand! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:05pm on 12/03/18

Deb, would you like mine? I'm going through baking items and I haven't touched - MarilynFL - 8:31pm on 12/03/18

Oh my - how generous of you!! - deb-in-MI - 9:08pm on 12/03/18

I pulled them together last night. Apparently, I'd already donated some (moose, nativity set, etc) - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 12/05/18

Yep it does! Thanks!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:04pm on 12/05/18

Deb, sending shipping data to your gmail. Enjoy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:18pm on 12/07/18

30636. Steps, Steps, and more Steps - KarenNoCA - 5:14pm on 12/04/18 (6)

I just put this dish together, made the sauce, put jumbo shrimp on top and turned off - KarenNoCA - 9:27pm on 12/04/18

Time to KISS the cook! (Keep It Simple Sista!). [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:52pm on 12/04/18
This is making me crave shrimp...and it's 9:45 AM. Good job, Karen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 12/05/18
Yum! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:03pm on 12/05/18
I agree with you! I hope it turned out well. I prefer the texture of sauteed over broiled shrimp, - LisainLA - 5:17am on 12/06/18

It was as delicious and it was beautiful. I added a squirt of lemon juice at the end - KarenNoCA - 8:00pm on 12/08/18

30637. Reading *TASTY ULTIMATE* cookbook. Loved this simple breakfast idea: BEC boat [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:29pm on 12/05/18 (3)

...and this Scalloped Potato Roll looked good too (from the buzzfeedtasty link) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:29pm on 12/05/18

I have this recipe in my kitchen to make. Going to use a sirloin burger, low fat Mozz and - KarenNoCA - 2:33pm on 12/11/18

I don't Facebook, but this sounds really delicious! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:19am on 12/06/18

30638. Question about Blackberry Jam Cakes - Richard in Cincy - 6:19pm on 12/06/18 (3)

I would think that you could surely swap jams - deb-in-MI - 6:46pm on 12/06/18
What's a jam cake like? [NT] - Pam - 7:48pm on 12/08/18

It is very old-fashioned cake - Richard in Cincy - 5:24pm on 12/13/18

30639. REC: Spinach Chicken Casserole. File under: Easy, tasty, gorgeous and keto, if ... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:53pm on 12/06/18 (4)

Lovely Michael - thanks for posting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:05pm on 12/06/18
Michael, how is keto (new word for me) different from low carb? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:11pm on 12/08/18

I swear to Julia this thought just bubbled out of my head: OH! KETOSIS! - MarilynFL - 9:00pm on 12/08/18

It is a permutation of the Atkins philosophy. "Keto" does refer to a state of ketosis... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:40pm on 12/09/18

30640. Is there a way to neutralize white pepper flavor? - pmassell_93 - 3:17am on 12/07/18 (13)

Paul, I found this but I'm not sure it will work for white pepper [LINK] - judy-mass - 12:57pm on 12/07/18

Ha...I found the exact same data on another site. Copybloggers! [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:14pm on 12/07/18

This is very interesting. I've picked the white peppers out of blends to use for Maida's lemon - MarilynFL - 3:12pm on 12/07/18

Too funny, Marilyn, I just posted at the same time you did about picking out peppercorns LOL [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:21pm on 12/07/18

Some thoughts - CathyZKauai - 3:19pm on 12/07/18

I took the meatloaf out of the freezer so I am going to try your suggestions today - pmassell_93 - 3:39pm on 12/07/18

So reading about this found old NYTimes article [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 4:19pm on 12/07/18

results - pmassell_93 - 2:51am on 12/08/18

Nice! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:50am on 12/08/18
New info to learn AND a good suggestion AND a positive result. SCORE! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:07pm on 12/08/18
That's great Paul. So happy you were able to make it all palatable - CathyZKauai - 3:40pm on 12/08/18

Very interesting article. I've never used white pepper before but recently bought some. - RuthAB - 3:48pm on 12/08/18

Ruth I think my white pepper was really poor quality [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:36pm on 12/08/18

30641. I stupidly volunteered again. Have to make 2 desserts and I don't feel like baking! - CynUpstateNY - 3:17pm on 12/07/18 (28)

Cyn, I have two suggestions.....first is Flourless Chocolate Cake and the second [LINK] - GayR - 3:26pm on 12/07/18

Second Cake.....Dark and Rich Chocolate Cranberry Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:27pm on 12/07/18

Both sound great but I was looking for something to serve at least 12. The last time I made dessert - CynUpstateNY - 4:12pm on 12/07/18

My flourless chocolate cake will serve 12 'cause it is SO rich. And easy to make. [NT] - Charley - 9:06pm on 12/07/18

IMHO, a chocolate roll is best served the day it is made, BUT it'll still be fine a day later. [NT] - wigs - 4:25pm on 12/07/18
Does it have to be a cake? - Richard in Cincy - 5:21pm on 12/07/18
Cyn, I just remembered this cake....it is all over the internet and magazines [LINK] - GayR - 1:06am on 12/08/18

Oh, I made this. I think it was William's (as in Prince) groom's cake. Very good. Madly sweet. - MarilynFL - 2:08pm on 12/08/18
This sounds fun. I'll make the cookies the day before. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:01pm on 12/08/18

Cyn, I used store-bought English biscuits (McVities' Digestive). I am lazy. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:10pm on 12/08/18

I would love to just buy them but the dinner is Monday, I live in the boonies, - CynUpstateNY - 6:57pm on 12/08/18

Thanks so much for your help! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:31pm on 12/08/18
One more suggestion- chocolate cheesecake. Easily serves 12 and easy [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:42pm on 12/08/18

Thanks, Cathy but I made that last year. Don't want them to think it's all I can make ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:13pm on 12/08/18

Brownie trifle: brownies layered with chocolate mousse/whipped cream - MariaDNoCA - 5:57am on 12/09/18
How about the Chocolate Cake that Erin in NY recently posted. Can be made days ahead, easy, [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:35pm on 12/09/18

Here is Erin's post. (Thank you Erin for bringing our attention to this yummy-sounding cake). [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:38pm on 12/09/18

This Chocolate-Cranberry Torte sounds delicious and festive. Easily serves 12 nd [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 7:37pm on 12/09/18

Chocolate and cranberries? This is it! Thanks, again, to all of you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:52pm on 12/09/18

Probably too late, but this chocolate torte is excellent & it freezes well....from epicurious.com [LINK] - wigs - 2:30pm on 12/11/18
Here is a delicious Chocolate Moussecake from a Jr League's cookbk called CREME DE COLORADO - wigs - 3:46pm on 12/11/18
Chocolate Cranberry Torte and Chocolate Tart were delicious and I could eat the Gingerbread Cake - CynUpstateNY - 1:19pm on 12/12/18

Cyn, which Gingerbread Cake did you make? I notice that there is more than one gingerbread recipe... - RuthAB - 5:36pm on 12/12/18

Me too! I bought fresh ginger just for that, but of course, forgot the beer. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:43pm on 12/12/18

This is the recipe I'm going to try from BEB site [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:56pm on 12/12/18

I made the King Arthur one. I tasted it raw and then bumped up all the spice. After [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 8:39pm on 12/12/18

3 desserts! You outdid yourself! - colleenmomof2 - 5:50pm on 12/13/18

I am telling myself not to bake another until January but I am oh so weak! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:33pm on 12/14/18

30642. Need fractions fixed in this - Melissa Dallas - 12:02am on 12/08/18 (3)

Melissa......directly from Heather in SF website.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:09am on 12/08/18
from HeatherSF Orange Blossom Pecan Bars - colleenmomof2 - 7:54pm on 12/09/18
Thank you! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:27am on 12/12/18

30643. Truly amazing; Pistachio Cranberry Icebox Cookie [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 9:19pm on 12/09/18 (3)

These look so festive I think I'll have to make a batch of these,too! Thanks [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:54pm on 12/09/18
Adding these to the line-up. Crazy busy - Pat-NoCal - 3:04pm on 12/10/18
I used to make these--they really are excellent. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:05pm on 12/11/18

30644. Michael, your spicy gingerbread cookies were a big success done in a roll - CathyZKauai - 10:40pm on 12/09/18 (1)

Glad you enjoyed them Cathy. Standard Christmas cookie around here! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:29am on 12/10/18

30645. Problem using gelatin and whipped cream - oli - 10:54pm on 12/10/18 (4)

I find it a tricky process too and still have mixed results. I think I tend to over whip ... [LINK] - RuthAB - 4:53am on 12/11/18
Gelatin has to be more than melted--it has to be dissolved in the liquid. If you swirl - Charley - 11:40am on 12/11/18
Thanks, will go with the powdered sugar. Hate having to go back to the market - oli - 3:32pm on 12/11/18
This is similar to a bourbon bavarian cream I make. But the gelatin that has bloomed in bourbon - Marg CDN2 - 6:04am on 12/29/18

30646. Reading a recipe from Pierre Herme and I am confused about a part of the recipe - oli - 6:24pm on 12/12/18 (1)

Oliver, I have an expensive Pierre Herme pastry book and it is TERRIBLE when - MarilynFL - 7:36pm on 12/12/18

30647. NFR (unless you're part of the Donner Party): I lost electricity for 36 hours in the [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:30pm on 12/12/18 (3)

Now remember that it could an invasion of black bears which is even more likely! Smile. [NT] - wigs - 8:55pm on 12/12/18

Should have been "it could BE an invasion...." [NT] - wigs - 8:56pm on 12/12/18

LMAO and watching the snow melt on our deck! - colleenmomof2 - 5:45pm on 12/13/18

30648. Mailed out a bunch of these to the kids in our family circle. Hope they survive the trip! [NT] [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:59pm on 12/13/18 (9)

Here's another pic. Don't know why it is rotated to the left? [NT] [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:03pm on 12/13/18

You get the idea. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:05pm on 12/13/18

Absolutely Adorable! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:54pm on 12/13/18
Nice job, Michael. Very merry. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:15pm on 12/13/18
My daughter got one of these from a co-worker--they are CUTE! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:32pm on 12/13/18
So cute! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:19am on 12/14/18
Thanks Ladies! Rudolph is leading the way, with Santa's sleigh loaded with packages... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:38pm on 12/14/18
Adding the lights really bumps it up to another level. Adorable. [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:38pm on 12/16/18
That is precious--so creative! How much fun it'll be 2 open that pkg delivered by The Pony Express! [NT] - wigs - 2:37pm on 12/23/18

30649. Total game changer: housemade candied peels - Richard in Cincy - 5:29pm on 12/13/18 (3)

Congratulations! Making candied peels has been on my TTD for years! - colleenmomof2 - 5:41pm on 12/13/18
Recipe please. I just made some for panforte and studiously scrapped away ALL the pith - MarilynFL - 9:41pm on 12/13/18

That's basically it. - Richard in Cincy - 4:29pm on 12/14/18

30650. Salty Cracker Toffee Bark - Richard in Cincy - 5:49pm on 12/13/18 (2)

Ran across a similar type of recipe last week. Ritz crackers, bacon, chocolate, etc - CathyZKauai - 7:24pm on 12/16/18
Stir in vanilla after cooking mixture after removing from heat, right before pouring over crackers [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:21pm on 12/17/18

30651. Aldi's finds - colleenmomof2 - 5:55pm on 12/13/18 (1)

I'm off to Aldi's now. Can't wait to see what they have for seasonal goodies. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:30pm on 12/14/18

30652. Philadephia Chocolate Ice Box Fudge - Richard in Cincy - 5:56pm on 12/13/18 (9)

I have the original Tunnel of Fudge Cake recipe. What do you mean by a modern recipe? - CathyZKauai - 4:01pm on 12/14/18

The original used a box of frosting [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:23pm on 12/14/18

Original T of F cake did NOT use a boxed frosting. Here is the original recipe - CathyZKauai - 5:35pm on 12/14/18

Interesting [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 5:42pm on 12/14/18

Never saw that news before. All three books I have this recipe in say it is the "original" - CathyZKauai - 5:04pm on 12/15/18
Need a little baking lesson for this. If I make the peanut butter layer first, do I let it totally - KarenNoCA - 7:39pm on 12/15/18

Yes. Doesn't have to completely cool but needs to set up [NT] - CathyZKauai - 10:52pm on 12/15/18

Oh my stars Richard and Cathy, this sounds amazing and so easy, for both recipes! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:34pm on 12/14/18

Made both recipes over the weekend. Turned out great, but it is all very rich - KarenNoCA - 4:29pm on 12/18/18

30653. Cinnamon Bars--T&T Favorite - Richard in Cincy - 7:13pm on 12/13/18 (4)

Thank you. These look delicious. [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:04pm on 12/13/18

Oh they are, and they are so easy. I really have to watch myself with this one. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:37pm on 12/14/18

Richard, I think I remember making & liking a similar cookie as a kid - Melissa Dallas - 12:49am on 12/15/18

could be, it's an old recipe. And addictive as I sit here munching one with my tea. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:41pm on 12/15/18

30654. FYI one-year subscription to Cook’s Illustrated magazine for $7.99 [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:57am on 12/14/18 (3)

I have gotten many subscriptions from these people and subscription addiction. It's - Charley - 11:26am on 12/14/18
Thank you SO much for posting this; my subscription was running out. . . - mistral - 5:54pm on 12/14/18
Oh rats! Saw this too late...maybe next time 😟 [NT] - cheezz - 4:29pm on 12/27/18

30655. Need some advice on this recipe - oli - 4:12pm on 12/14/18 (5)

How bizarre. - Richard in Cincy - 5:35pm on 12/14/18

I read the reviews and they were not good, so I trashed the recipe. Strange that Saveur would not - oli - 11:10pm on 12/14/18

I agree. Go with the traditional. - Richard in Cincy - 11:35pm on 12/14/18

I don't like using powdered gelatin because of my one experience where the - oli - 12:21am on 12/15/18
I am thinking of Pierre Herme's recipe next time. He mixes melted gelatin with cream. - oli - 12:36am on 12/15/18

30656. OSU Caramel Cuts - Richard in Cincy - 5:19pm on 12/14/18 (6)

Thanks for all the good recipes today Richard. You have made me break my promise to myself to stop - Janet in NC - 1:56pm on 12/15/18
This begs the question...what is 'steamship round'?! [NT] - cheezz - 6:41pm on 12/24/18

A large beef roast. [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 3:13pm on 12/31/18

Richard, these were absolutely fantastic! (more) - mistral - 5:56pm on 12/27/18

Yay! They are SO addictive. And I love that chewy crust! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:13pm on 12/31/18

I bet they'd be good with pb chips too! [NT] - cheezz - 3:57am on 12/31/18

30657. Mermaid Wedding Dress Cookies [IMAGE] - deb-in-MI - 11:55am on 12/15/18 (5)

Deb, So beautiful......you are very talented.... [NT] - GayR - 3:03pm on 12/15/18
Gorgeous! Nice work. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:35pm on 12/15/18
Deb, these are really lovely. So creative! [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:39pm on 12/16/18
I keep wanting to photoshop Sofia Vergara's head on each of those. They are perfect! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:38pm on 12/19/18

Ha! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:27pm on 12/21/18

30658. Lembas bread/shortbread - Anna_X - 6:11am on 12/16/18 (9)

There are several recipes for Lembas online. [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:51pm on 12/16/18

Lembas bread [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:51pm on 12/16/18

Another Lembas recipe [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:53pm on 12/16/18

This one requires a pizzelle or krumkake iron. [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:54pm on 12/16/18

Dozens of Middle-Earth Recipes [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:56pm on 12/16/18

Thank you, lots to look through here! - Anna_X - 1:45am on 12/17/18

Anna, for our moot, I made shortbread (which stays fresh), wrapped in large fake - MarilynFL - 12:21pm on 12/18/18

PS: the shieldmaiden made an entrance with tiny lights and sign that copied Bilbo's party sign: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:24pm on 12/18/18

+1 [NT] - pmassell_93 - 1:15pm on 12/18/18

30659. Don't forget about this recipe for cookie baking.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:52pm on 12/16/18 (0)

30660. Michael, had to make another double batch of your spicy ginger cookies - CathyZKauai - 4:05pm on 12/16/18 (1)

We have house guests for the week with back surgery for one of our guests coming up... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:22pm on 12/17/18

30661. Can you recommend a meat grinder and sausage stuffer? - Lana in FL - 5:07pm on 12/16/18 (8)

I've had the KA meat grinder and sausage stuffer attachments for years, Lana - CathyZKauai - 7:22pm on 12/16/18

I second Cathy's recommendation. - judy-mass - 7:59pm on 12/16/18

Glad to hear the endorsements. My eldest has the attachment package under... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:24pm on 12/17/18

I will have to say that I think there is a difference in the grinder attachments for KAs in the last - Charley - 12:11am on 12/18/18
Thank you for the information. It looks as though it's a good buy. - Lana in FL - 1:59am on 12/18/18

Which one are you going to get? [NT] - Charley - 11:38am on 12/18/18

I think probably the KA. I would prefer metal, but the KA has lots of positive feedback. [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:19am on 12/19/18

I love the KA grinder. Not happy with additional plastic flat feeder tray that fits on top [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:18pm on 12/18/18

30662. Another great cookie recipe- Ricciarelli [LINK] - judy-mass - 8:23pm on 12/16/18 (0)

30663. Need advice on temp for standing rib roast - Pam - 9:04pm on 12/16/18 (1)

I roast ribeyes and tenderloins to 125* and tent to let temp rise. I just cooked a top sirloin - Charley - 12:34am on 12/17/18

30664. NFR: Consumer Reports 2018 Best rated GPS - oli - 1:36am on 12/17/18 (7)

I chked our Dec '18 mag. back thru issues to June 2018 & nada on GPS. Neither was there any review - wigs - 1:00pm on 12/18/18

Thanks, I contacted CR and they informed me its Oct. 17, pg. 56 - oli - 3:20pm on 12/18/18

Check your local library for a copy. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:10am on 12/19/18

Good idea, thanks [NT] - oli - 3:37am on 12/19/18

Oli, I can pull that up on my home computer through our library using FLIPSTER - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 12/19/18

I thought it was independent units. Thanks, saves me a trip to the library. [NT] - oli - 2:35pm on 12/19/18

Look on Amazon and read the reviews. Probably more reliable than CR. [NT] - Charley - 5:04pm on 12/19/18

30665. Chocolate Cherry Bars--another easy and delicious (and rich) bar cookie - Richard in Cincy - 9:48pm on 12/17/18 (3)

Love Bar Cookies - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:17pm on 12/17/18
My DH will love these! Thanks for posting, Richard. [NT] - wigs - 1:03pm on 12/18/18
Made them today - delicious! - deb-in-MI - 10:21pm on 12/27/18

30666. Just made this Bloody Mary Cheeseball REC--very good! - wigs - 8:51pm on 12/18/18 (8)

This looks good. I will do this for our holiday nosh. Thanks wigs! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:27pm on 12/19/18

U are welcome! Here's another REC that went VERY WELL last night..... - wigs - 6:52pm on 12/20/18

RECIPE #3--Cheesy Artichoke Dip [LINK] - wigs - 11:19am on 12/21/18
RECIPE #4--WINE POACHED PEARS & ALMOND CHEVRE [LINK] - wigs - 11:39am on 12/21/18
Oh my gosh, these sound SO GOOD!! [NT] - LisainLA - 8:58pm on 12/23/18

Question for you about adding the bacon in. Did it stand up well, would you make it that way again? [NT] - Curious1 - 12:44am on 12/21/18

I fried the bacon and drained it well on paper towels a day or 2 B4 making the cheeseball. Stored it - wigs - 10:48am on 12/21/18

Thanks, I like the idea of bacon in the mix. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:53pm on 12/22/18

30667. I don't mean to sound paranoid, but I think my kitchen is out to get me. - MarilynFL - 3:41pm on 12/19/18 (2)

Marilyn, only you could do justice when it comes to personifying a kitchen. But it does sound - wigs - 5:22pm on 12/20/18
Okay. I'm definitely not paranoid. The internal lights on BOTH the microwave and oven just died. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 12/21/18

30668. NFRC: Now that we're empty-nesters, we've decided to "upgrade" a few things. The boys are in shock. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:34pm on 12/19/18 (9)

The Stare--I use it frequently. . . 3 grown kids. . . you know.(nt) ;-) [NT] - mistral - 5:43pm on 12/19/18
I have noticed a really disturbing trend with my older kids... - pmassell_93 - 5:48pm on 12/19/18

My boys were born in the mid-90s, so to them the Vietnam War might as well be the Civil War. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:18pm on 12/20/18

Right back at ya Michael [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:18pm on 12/19/18
You should be proud they even understand "cage free"!! lol [NT] - Charley - 10:22pm on 12/19/18
Ours was the furniture - Melissa Dallas - 1:56am on 12/20/18

Melissa--I would have been seeking therapy 2 find out why yr folks loved the dog more than U kids.ha [NT] - wigs - 1:38pm on 12/20/18

Our kids are in late forties to 52 years old. Our sons are the bossiest - KarenNoCA - 2:59pm on 12/20/18

We couldn't affort Ethan Allen furniture, but I would cut up the catalog and make rooms for my - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 12/24/18

30669. FRC: Just made my first avocado toast w/a perfect poached egg on top! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 6:40pm on 12/19/18 (2)

Have you tried toasting the bread, then bathing with browned butter? - KarenNoCA - 2:45pm on 01/02/19

"Bathing with browned butter"...ah, that does conjure up a pleasant image 🙃 [NT] - cheezz - 9:44pm on 01/02/19

30671. Latest on Site Updates [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 8:12pm on 12/19/18 (1)

Thank you!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:37pm on 12/24/18

30672. Warning: Do not BAKE the Harry & David Comice pears being sold at Trader Joe*s. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:50pm on 12/21/18 (3)

I'm not sure I understand. We have a box of pears--and you only get one or two of the - Charley - 4:37pm on 12/21/18

Good info, C. But these didn't turn brown until baked. The anjou baked fine so something is off. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:50am on 12/22/18

You sent me on a mission of understanding since we get these from our financial advisor - Charley - 12:49am on 12/22/18

30673. Amazing weeknight roasted salmon dinner with sides - Richard in Cincy - 2:19am on 12/22/18 (9)

Lemon Basil Couscous - Richard in Cincy - 2:25am on 12/22/18
Roasted Honey-Mustard Silver Coho Salmon - Richard in Cincy - 2:28am on 12/22/18
Mushroom and Garlic Creamed Spinach - Richard in Cincy - 2:31am on 12/22/18
Heirloom Beefsteak and Avocado Salad with Pecan-smoked Sea Salt - Richard in Cincy - 2:35am on 12/22/18

All look so good. Going to make the creamed spinach soon for sure [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:28pm on 12/23/18

It makes a - Richard in Cincy - 6:34pm on 12/23/18

Geez, my *weekend dinner with sides* was a yogurt with crunchy mix-ins. [sigh] [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:04pm on 12/24/18
Every single item sounds scrumptious! Of course, I zero'ed right in on the Choc Chip cookies! lol - wigs - 5:24pm on 12/24/18
You know I will try this with our own Coho or sockeye salmon! [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:04am on 12/28/18

30674. Very small batch Tomato-thyme chutney (A Chatelaine Recipe) - Sylvia - 1:48pm on 12/22/18 (0)

30675. RuthAB, Got the gingerbread cake recipe out and I realized I gave you the wrong info! [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 3:29pm on 12/22/18 (9)

Oh bugger...I was going to make the BEG, but went with KA version. Oh well...it's ripening as we... - MarilynFL - 9:43pm on 12/22/18

Oh, Marilyn, I am SO sorry! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:15am on 12/23/18

Actually Cyn, the KA version is quite good. I went with your recommendation - MarilynFL - 8:14pm on 12/23/18

Good! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:19pm on 12/24/18

Thank you Cyn. I will make the Brown Eyed one then. It'll have to wait until after Christmas... - RuthAB - 4:09am on 12/23/18

Oh No!..what a time to have it happen! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:21pm on 12/23/18
Sister! How did we anger the Kitchen Gods? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:17pm on 12/23/18

Merry Christmas Eve everone! I have Ron’s Pecan Tassies in the oven and looking at this cake - AngAk1 - 3:17pm on 12/24/18

Miss you Angie. Merry Christmas to your and yours [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:35pm on 12/24/18

30676. Lots of nice baking and other recipes here on Swedish Foods [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:26pm on 12/23/18 (1)

All those wonderful Swedish Rye and Crispbread recipes [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 7:35pm on 12/25/18

30677. Roasted Cauliflower & Sw. Potato Salad & Barley [LINK] - emtd - 12:38pm on 12/23/18 (0)

30678. I just stumbled across "How to Pull Off the (2009) Lost GOURMET Christmas Dinner Menu. What [LINK] - wigs - 6:47pm on 12/24/18 (2)

This link might work as well. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:36pm on 12/26/18

And yours is a much more direct link than mine. Thank you so much, Michael--a geek I am NOT. Sigh. [NT] - wigs - 2:35pm on 12/27/18

30679. Thank you for all your hard work Paul! Latte $ coming your way. Merry Christmas!! [NT] - cheezz - 7:26pm on 12/24/18 (2)

And merry Christmas to all you who have made my life richer...and fatter....uh, thanks :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:27pm on 12/24/18
Thank you. Merry Christmas - pmassell_93 - 9:45pm on 12/24/18

30680. Bon Appétit Magazine - Cooking from the Archives [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:13am on 12/27/18 (9)

How much fun! I thought of Richard when I read about the Flaming Eggnog Wassail - wigs - 3:12pm on 12/28/18

Welcome wigs, I loved it myself..... [NT] - GayR - 7:26pm on 12/28/18
LOL. Alas, I did not make the flaming punchbowl this year. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:05pm on 12/31/18

Look at the jello salad. Yuck. This will be fun to explore. Trying to find a recipe for snapper with - Marg CDN2 - 11:31pm on 12/28/18

Maybe look up snapper vera cruz. [NT] - Charley - 4:34pm on 12/29/18

I should have said that was one published at about the same time but - Marg CDN2 - 6:26pm on 12/29/18

Was the dish called Livornese? [NT] - Curious1 - 12:15am on 12/30/18

No but thank you for trying to give my mind some relief. I spent an hour looking through BA's - Marg CDN2 - 10:05pm on 12/30/18

This venerable site is still around: The Gallery of Regrettable Food. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:50pm on 12/29/18

30681. Clementine Chocolate Lava Cake - Wow! Easy and tasty ;) - colleenmomof2 - 6:31pm on 12/28/18 (4)

Yum! I wonder why clementine zest instead of orange?? [NT] - cheezz - 3:53am on 12/31/18

Perhaps because winter used to be their *season* and the Clementine Publicity Agency is - MarilynFL - 3:03pm on 12/31/18

It appears to be a "new" recipe. Wondered about olive oil/ - colleenmomof2 - 5:56pm on 01/01/19

Plentiful around here? smaller size? more flavorful? great marketing? [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 5:53pm on 01/01/19

30682. REC: Still dreaming about halibut topped farro at California Pizza Kitchen [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 6:43pm on 12/28/18 (6)

colleen, what does halibut cost in your area? It was $35/pound last time I checked. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:31pm on 12/28/18

$22.50 here for fresh-caught. Less in the summer. But not much. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:27pm on 12/28/18
In NC in season it is usually $18-22 at Harris Teeter IME [NT] - Charley - 12:26am on 12/29/18
Wow! I had/have no idea how much halibut costs! - colleenmomof2 - 4:08pm on 12/29/18

This sounds divine, right up my alley. When butternut squash is in season, I buy several - KarenNoCA - 3:52pm on 12/30/18

Cube and freeze butternut - great idea! - colleenmomof2 - 3:59pm on 12/31/18

30683. Belated Christmas Feast Recap - Richard in Cincy - 6:31pm on 12/29/18 (19)

Mrs. Creason's Kentucky Cherry Jam, Date, and Pecan Cake with Caramel Icing - Richard in Cincy - 6:44pm on 12/29/18
Scalloped Oysters - Richard in Cincy - 6:56pm on 12/29/18
do you use lye when you make your pretzels? - pmassell_93 - 7:47pm on 12/29/18

How interesting you ask. I can share some info as I just made pretzels last week [LINK] - CathyZKauai - 8:48pm on 12/29/18

And Richard, your menu is INSANE! Wow. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 8:54pm on 12/29/18

No, I don't use lye - Richard in Cincy - 10:44pm on 12/29/18
Years ago I visited Lititz, PA for Wilbur chocolate & the Pretzel factory. They said that baking - MarilynFL - 12:20am on 12/31/18

Holy Moly! Sounds fantastic! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:04pm on 12/30/18
Holy Moly is right! I am exhausted just reading the menu and imagining the effort you put ... - RuthAB - 7:54pm on 12/30/18

How many ovens do you own??? - Pam - 9:42pm on 12/30/18

2 Wall ovens - Richard in Cincy - 2:48pm on 12/31/18

Bavarian Mustard Pickles (Senfgurken) - Richard in Cincy - 3:02pm on 12/31/18

Richard, do you remove the bay leaves before pouring the brine over the pickles? Thank you. [NT] - JudyW - 4:33pm on 12/31/18

What I do... - Richard in Cincy - 6:19pm on 12/31/18

I love these so much! Have never made them though. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:17pm on 12/31/18

Wow! Double WOW! You are the equivalent of 20 chefs, Richard. Super menu. [NT] - wigs - 11:49am on 12/31/18

I suspect Orphan Richard clones. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:45pm on 12/31/18

This is what my Grandmother's Christmas Eve table was like - Richard in Cincy - 3:18pm on 12/31/18
Worthy of a Fine Cooking Holiday Edition article. Yowza. You da man. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:30pm on 01/03/19

30684. Angie, I just saw your comment about pate a choux pancakes. It's going to roll over so [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:54pm on 12/31/18 (4)

Thanks! Just seems to make a gluey center. I’m thinking. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 12/31/18

Not gluey at all. Slightly puffy, but cheesy good. Like perogie filling. But crispy on - MarilynFL - 2:45pm on 01/01/19

Marilyn, you've got me thinking about the green chile potato pancakes I make for breakfast after... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:48pm on 01/01/19

man, that sounds wonderful, Michael. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:45am on 01/03/19

30685. This cheese bread is crazy good! Thought maybe it would be too much spice but it's not! [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 6:48pm on 12/31/18 (5)

Thanks Cyn. This will be in my oven in the next 2 days. Did you use exactly these cheeses? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:40am on 01/01/19

I did. I used a sharp provolone. Gave some to a friend and she said it was too spicy - CynUpstateNY - 3:28pm on 01/01/19
Enjoyed this. At first, I thought, cheese within brioche is overkill. But I think it works. I - Marg CDN2 - 9:54pm on 01/19/19

OMGoodness - I am so going to make this. Thanks Cyn!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:42am on 01/01/19
I have been looking for a clone cheese bread for YEARS! It was at a store between Valley Forge and - MarilynFL - 2:49pm on 01/01/19

30686. Happy New Year! We are hosting a simple New Year’s Day dinner of roast turkey with fixins - AngAk1 - 1:46am on 01/01/19 (6)

Broken Freezer = Roasted Meats New Year's Day - Richard in Cincy - 4:20pm on 01/01/19

The Broken Freezer Menu - Richard in Cincy - 6:28pm on 01/01/19

Richard, so very sorry to hear of the death of your garage freezer - colleenmomof2 - 1:32pm on 01/02/19
What an awful thing to have happen...I am sure I would have taken most of it down to the nearest - KarenNoCA - 2:38pm on 01/02/19

Gahhhhhhh! Lots of work! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:09am on 01/02/19

Happy New Year, Angie and Fellow Swapsters! I copied your bean recipe - thank you! - colleenmomof2 - 1:57pm on 01/02/19

30687. Less expensive (and dare I say 'better'!) vanilla - following up on a post from Richard [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 1:11pm on 01/01/19 (18)

ha! I bought the sprinkles to make the Milk Bar cake balls. Kismet. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:57pm on 01/01/19

Wasn't crazy over the cake - much prefer Bravetart's White Mountain Layer Cake [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 3:15pm on 01/01/19

My son baked a Milk Bar cake and he said it was good, but awful sweet. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:55pm on 01/01/19

Yes - too sweet for me [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:05pm on 01/01/19

On the subject of imitation vanilla, I use a vanilla "blend" that claims to have a portion... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:01pm on 01/01/19

I like Molina too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:38am on 01/02/19
Ck your local Target (or ship w/your Walmart order) - colleenmomof2 - 1:43pm on 01/02/19

Oops - 10/'18 FDA Warns of Dangers of Mexican Vanilla - colleenmomof2 - 1:47pm on 01/02/19

Molina Mexican Vanilla DOES NOT contain Coumarin - colleenmomof2 - 1:49pm on 01/02/19

And in my post, too! ; ) [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:05pm on 01/02/19

Interesting taste surprise - Richard in Cincy - 4:15pm on 01/01/19

Love Hello Dolly bars with butterscotch chips added to semi - colleenmomof2 - 1:50pm on 01/02/19

I have not yet tasted anything that tastes good with Butterscotch chips. . . - mistral - 7:02pm on 01/02/19

I agree--it is the artificial flavors they use in them. [NT] - Charley - 11:29pm on 01/02/19

Yep. Me too. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:30am on 01/03/19

Funny you mentioned vanilla. Christopher Kimball was cooking with someone on an... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:26pm on 01/03/19

I learned to use vanilla as a sub for sugar. Living with a diabetic demanded some creative - Marg CDN2 - 8:16pm on 01/03/19

I learned to add vanilla to lemonade with an eyedropper . . . - mistral - 7:09pm on 01/04/19

30688. Received Instant Pot Sous Vide for gift. Any advice? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:59pm on 01/02/19 (2)

Take note that you do not need to use your IP to use this--and I really wonder if - Charley - 2:32pm on 01/02/19

Great advice - thank-you! - colleenmomof2 - 10:34pm on 01/04/19

30689. Anyone familiar with merken? Chilean spice mixture. Just got some and love the aroma. - Marg CDN2 - 11:06pm on 01/02/19 (0)

30690. What can I do with leftover fondue except reheat it and eat it? Can I freeze it? [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:34pm on 01/03/19 (3)

I like to spread it on garlic-buttered bread and then put it under the broiler to brown. - Melissa Dallas - 3:57pm on 01/03/19

Thanks Melissa. I'll try the toast, I have leftover bread in the freezer. [NT] - Janet in NC - 6:41pm on 01/03/19

Make some Mac and Cheese with it? Cheese Scalloped potatoes? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:05pm on 01/04/19

30691. My Mom used to make "Ham and Noodles" whenever we had leftover ham. Basic comfort food. - Michael in Phoenix - 4:24pm on 01/03/19 (6)

Rifting on Mom Ham Dishes: I made her *Ham Bone, Beans & Sauerkraut* while home. - MarilynFL - 5:51pm on 01/03/19
Here's another one for leftover ham. - rhoward2va - 8:10pm on 01/03/19
And I always make Pasta Fagiole with some of the ham. - rhoward2va - 8:13pm on 01/03/19
Dang that sounds good! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:06pm on 01/04/19
Is your mother German? That is sehr Deutsch: "Schinkennudeln" (ham noodles) - Richard in Cincy - 10:59pm on 01/05/19

She was. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:04pm on 01/06/19

30692. Trying to reach Music City Missy. PM not working. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:45am on 01/04/19 (7)

I sent her a FaceBook message - judy-mass - 12:24pm on 01/04/19

Thank you, Judy. I can be reached at first initial, second initial, last name gmail [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:27pm on 01/04/19

Are you back home Marilyn? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:11pm on 01/04/19

Yep [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:39am on 01/05/19
Awesome - I'll send it by mid next week! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:42am on 01/05/19

Only I don't know your second initial. LOL - Music City Missy - 9:33pm on 01/04/19

Hi! I'm coming to Nashville early Feb. I'll send email with dates tomorrow. Hope - MarilynFL - 2:43am on 01/05/19

30693. ISO recipes for afternoon tea - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:36pm on 01/04/19 (9)

Just did a British Afternoon Tea at work and here is an idea - CathyZKauai - 6:55pm on 01/04/19

That sounds loively and very doable. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:20pm on 01/04/19
I second these - always a hit! [NT] - cheezz - 7:07pm on 01/05/19

HIGHLY Recommended: Richard in Cincy's "OSU Caramel Cuts" (link inside) . . . [LINK] - mistral - 7:02pm on 01/04/19

These are so yummy. Glad you liked them! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:41pm on 01/09/19

I was going to recommend my vegetable sandwiches but it sounds like a - Charley - 12:47am on 01/05/19
Chocolate-Covered Coconut Macaroons are lovely desserts for... [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:49pm on 01/05/19
Thanks, all. These give me some good options. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:47pm on 01/08/19
Cherry Bakewell Tarts - Richard in Cincy - 6:39pm on 01/09/19

30694. Butane (Crème Brûlée torch propellant) for the *cheap at heart* - MarilynFL - 3:38pm on 01/06/19 (0)

30695. Anyone have an air fryer? - Pam - 4:14pm on 01/06/19 (3)

I've been tempted to get one, but have not, mainly because I would want to cook french fries. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:03pm on 01/08/19

That's what my daughter cooks in hers [NT] - Pam - 8:08pm on 01/09/19

This article was in our paper today - Charley - 2:30pm on 01/09/19

30696. Where should I look for instant recipes? - Pam - 4:16pm on 01/06/19 (11)

Try here... [LINK] - judy-mass - 6:59pm on 01/06/19
I've noticed many bloggers tag any recipes by using Instant Pot in the titles. If you have some - Curious1 - 7:31pm on 01/06/19
Here are a few sites. Amazon has many $1 kindle Instant Pot cookbooks, many - Charley - 12:24pm on 01/07/19
Does the instruction book look like a translation done by someone who watched a lot of - MarilynFL - 2:12pm on 01/07/19
Serious Eats has a bunch of really good and interesting ones [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:28pm on 01/07/19

Oh, Good - Pam - 8:20pm on 01/08/19

Haven't tried this but is similar to an oven version I made - IP beef short ribs [LINK] - Tess - 9:23pm on 01/07/19

This looks great. - Pam - 8:31pm on 01/08/19

I like Pressure Cook Recipes - colleenmomof2 - 6:48pm on 01/09/19

Also eGullet Instant Pot Forums discussion - colleenmomof2 - 8:27pm on 01/09/19

Grains, Rice, Beans, Vegetable Charts [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:33pm on 01/09/19

30697. For Marilyn - Gruyere Stuffed Crusty Loaves [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 6:34pm on 01/07/19 (1)

I'm slightly ashamed of the low moan that just escaped my mouth. The bread of my - MarilynFL - 1:51pm on 01/08/19

30698. Help! Math help needed/ - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:37pm on 01/08/19 (2)

6 eggs will make enough egg salad for your "crowd" with other stuff. - Charley - 7:17pm on 01/08/19
Unless the other three guests are really hungry, I'd think 2 egg sandwiches - MarilynFL - 10:14pm on 01/08/19

30699. Damn. King Arthur perogie dough IS BETTER than my grandmother*s. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:08pm on 01/08/19 (9)

Boiling process (perogie is ready to eat after boiling) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:13pm on 01/08/19

But you can sauté it in butter to crisp dough [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:14pm on 01/08/19

oooh, or bacon fat and onions! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:25am on 01/09/19

oh ya. Second photos shows tub of caramelized onions that will go on top. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:57pm on 01/09/19

Grandma E's Perogie dough (for historical purposes) - MarilynFL - 3:55pm on 01/09/19

I think the first recipe I ever used for perogies was similar to this - judy-mass - 12:24am on 01/09/19

My friend's mom was Czeck and her dough is flour, sour cream and eggs. That's it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:00pm on 01/09/19

How strange. I tried KA, not the recipe just the flour, for making pierogi and didn't - CynUpstateNY - 2:06pm on 01/09/19
These sound good. The first time I made pierogies I used store-bough chinese dumpling wrappers. . . - mistral - 11:44pm on 01/09/19

30700. WS carbon steel skillet for $40 - Charley - 5:00pm on 01/09/19 (0)

30701. Rec and question: Hearty Pork and Apple Stew - Anna_X - 8:21pm on 01/09/19 (4)

Looks like you are only boiling it for a short while. . . - mistral - 11:35pm on 01/09/19
I think Mistral has given a good explanation--maybe especially for the first boil and brown step. - Charley - 11:34am on 01/10/19

Also, in our family, if a roast doesn't give enough browned juices we boil-off . . . - mistral - 5:47pm on 01/10/19

Oh this sounds really good! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:28am on 01/12/19

30702. cheezz or other successful cake pop makers: Need HELP! Have inserted foot in mouth - MarilynFL - 4:05pm on 01/10/19 (3)

It's been years since I made cake balls and I've never put them on sticks... - cheezz - 6:16am on 01/13/19

Thanks. I remember the grid trick and that will be shown at the class. I bought - MarilynFL - 7:25pm on 01/13/19

I did a test run last night using 1/4 cake + 1/4 Cup of icing. Balls look good. - MarilynFL - 3:33pm on 01/14/19

30703. For readers who cook...and cooks who read: The Little Library Cookbook by Kate Young [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:18pm on 01/10/19 (1)

Thank you Marilyn.....this sounds wonderful [NT] - GayR - 11:55pm on 01/10/19

30704. What to use as a substitute for a cookie sheet? - oli - 2:38pm on 01/11/19 (11)

I don't know how much surface area you need - judy-mass - 3:42pm on 01/11/19

Not sure if you have access, but most supermarkets sell aluminum pans. I sometimes... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:10pm on 01/11/19

Sorry, should have been under Oli's post. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:11pm on 01/11/19
Or if there is a dollar store, they have cheap aluminum pans. [NT] - Charley - 5:22pm on 01/11/19

I agree with foil. If it's a liquid spill-over issue, that should work fine. If it needs - MarilynFL - 5:21pm on 01/11/19

Would stacking 3 or 4 sheets of aluminum foil do the trick? [NT] - wigs - 4:08pm on 01/11/19
Bottom of a roastingpan? How big is it--what is it? - Charley - 4:12pm on 01/11/19
Thanks for the help. What I discovered about Alum. before posting the question was..... - oli - 2:44am on 01/12/19

I don't think I understand this since all my baking sheets all my life have been aluminum. - Charley - 12:32pm on 01/12/19

The alum. that is talked about is foil, I should have been more detailed. [NT] - oli - 3:10pm on 01/12/19

Aah. But I do think you can turn a roasting pan over for baking those. And I also - Charley - 3:48pm on 01/12/19

30706. Moroccan Dinner--Chicken in preserved lemon and olive sauce [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:16am on 01/12/19 (23)

While reading this post and link, I noticed you mentioned missing - daricem - 7:29pm on 01/12/19

It's fun! And not that hard... - Richard in Cincy - 7:40pm on 01/12/19

thanks, ill try it soon... - daricem - 12:07am on 01/13/19

Since that post... - Richard in Cincy - 6:59pm on 01/13/19
I checked my shelves... - Richard in Cincy - 5:13pm on 01/14/19

I'll check my duplicates and keep an eye out (more) - daricem - 9:08pm on 01/16/19

What's the skin like? - Pam - 7:51pm on 01/14/19

I used - Richard in Cincy - 8:15pm on 01/14/19

Just to be clear - Pam - 11:12pm on 01/14/19

yes, there will be some white. Just use your thumb to rub off the loose parts as you rinse. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:50pm on 01/16/19

You made your own p[reserved lemon or commercial? [NT] - Pam - 11:13pm on 01/14/19

I make my own Martha Stewart recipe. Really easy - orchid - 11:59pm on 01/14/19

I tried Mark Bittman's *quick version.* Failed miserably. Was probably me, not him. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 01/16/19

I can't see the recipe cause it's the NY Times but this recipe - orchid - 8:44pm on 01/16/19

I'm intrigued by the preserved lemons - pmassell_93 - 7:47pm on 01/16/19

Yes, just the peel not the flesh. The pith just tastes...preserved. I've been - orchid - 8:38pm on 01/16/19

Mine were very simple: just salt, juice, and olive oil - Richard in Cincy - 4:54am on 01/18/19

Thank you I am on the lookout for special lemons - pmassell_93 - 4:39pm on 01/18/19

I make my own. It keeps forever in the fridge. My current batch is 10 years old. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:50pm on 01/16/19

Sorry, another question - Pam - 11:17pm on 01/14/19

Yes, I greatly reduced the time and... - Richard in Cincy - 1:52pm on 01/16/19

Version II: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:52pm on 01/16/19

lots more spices - Pam - 7:08pm on 01/16/19

30707. What’s the best way to find best rated double oven gas ranges? - CynUpstateNY - 2:48am on 01/15/19 (6)

If you live in an area which has locally owned repair shops, who work on large - KarenNoCA - 2:54pm on 01/15/19

Thanks, Karen! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:10pm on 01/16/19

I'm not even sure Consumer Reports is that good. I'm sure you know the drill - Charley - 11:23am on 01/17/19

Just curious, are you partial to gas ovens, over electric? I have only had electric ovens - KarenNoCA - 2:58pm on 01/17/19

I assume you are asking Curious this. I am not that good a baker to care which - Charley - 9:51pm on 01/17/19

Actually asking for chef nephew. Cost is a major factor and he's been looking at used Wolf. - CynUpstateNY - 5:06pm on 01/18/19

30708. Does anyone have experience with Tramontina Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Professional Fry Pans? - KarenNoCA - 2:49pm on 01/15/19 (3)

Not nonstick. Tramontina is my favorite brand for pots/pans though. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:43pm on 01/15/19
I have a Tfal pan that is so non-stick I couldn't get peanut butter to stick in it!! - Charley - 12:55pm on 01/16/19
I have only used the Tramontina available at Costco in a three-pack. They may... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:53pm on 01/16/19

30709. Ate again at CPK and made their Planked Halibut with Butternut, Kale and Farro [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 6:30pm on 01/15/19 (3)

I left 1.5 pounds of Whole Foods halibut out overnight in the bag with ice. Thought - MarilynFL - 6:22pm on 01/16/19

This is where I used to get halibut: Vital Choice. Note the pieces are priced per 6 oz [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:32pm on 01/16/19
Broke my heart, too! :( - colleenmomof2 - 5:23pm on 01/18/19

30710. I made ire Franey's Balsalmic Chicken - Pam - 9:51pm on 01/15/19 (2)

Years ago I made this a bunch of times and don't recall it being sweet - judy-mass - 12:37am on 01/16/19

Could be - Pam - 7:01pm on 01/16/19

30711. Watched first episode (Fat) of Salt/Fat/Acid/Heat on Netflix. Has anyone used the salt brine - MarilynFL - 6:55pm on 01/16/19 (10)

Here's the full recipe [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 01/16/19
Just looked at this recipe and the salt in the bread. . . - mistral - 11:37pm on 01/16/19

mistral, the recipe specifies DIAMOND kosher, a larger granule than Morton kosher salt. - MarilynFL - 2:19am on 01/17/19

Difference in morton's and Diamond - Charley - 11:19am on 01/17/19
My bad--that blew by me. I guess In need to pay more attention to weight! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:42pm on 01/17/19
I was wrong saying the granules are larger. They are, in fact, smaller but weigh less (see photo). [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:40am on 01/18/19

I was aghast at how much salt she flung in that show. - Richard in Cincy - 4:44am on 01/18/19

oh, I know. I am desperate for those beef short ribs (SALT), except... - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 01/18/19
The whole Salt episode changed my ways - CathyZKauai - 3:19pm on 01/19/19

I changed to Diamond Crystal several years ago and love it. Much less chance of over salting - Curious1 - 12:59am on 01/21/19

30712. Xtra hummus? Mediterranean hummus noodles with blistered cherry tomatoes [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 12:31pm on 01/17/19 (5)

Love this! I get two cooking magazines, Bon Appetit and Finer Cooking. I love how they - KarenNoCA - 2:51pm on 01/17/19

Extra hummus? Isn't that like leftover wine? - judy-mass - 6:42pm on 01/17/19

ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:57am on 01/18/19
;) We ate a basket of fresh from the oven mini pitas, garlic sauce, plate of hummus and one of - colleenmomof2 - 5:11pm on 01/18/19

Having fun scaling new recipes for bits of leftovers - colleenmomof2 - 5:16pm on 01/18/19

30713. Fun! Gail's Recipe Swap first posting (10/12/95) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:59pm on 01/18/19 (0)

30714. Craving a quiche: REC: Spinach, Cheese and Bacon quiche - mistral - 6:29pm on 01/18/19 (0)

30715. Has anyone used the Penzeys seafood soup base? Considering buying to add - Curious1 - 7:44pm on 01/18/19 (6)

I have... - Richard in Cincy - 11:09pm on 01/18/19

Thanks. Have you found anything you recommend? [NT] - Curious1 - 11:24pm on 01/18/19

I think seafood and vegetable are the elusive "bases"--the real thing is just so "real" - Charley - 12:41am on 01/19/19
Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base is very good. So is the BTB Mushroom Base [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:22pm on 01/19/19
Not in concentrate form. - Richard in Cincy - 4:05pm on 01/19/19

So wish I could buy something like this. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:06am on 01/20/19

30716. Hungarian Feast Menu and Recipes - Richard in Cincy - 5:23pm on 01/19/19 (8)

Richard, Thank you reads so wonderful....you made me recall my favorite restaurant in Chicago run by [LINK] - GayR - 6:51pm on 01/19/19

Really enjoying that link and the restaurant recipes.. - Richard in Cincy - 1:07am on 01/20/19

Gimbels Potato Salad - Richard in Cincy - 1:11am on 01/20/19

Maybe an odd attempt at some kind of German-style potato salad? [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:25pm on 01/20/19
Is that in any way related to the Gimbel's department stores? We had one in Pittsburgh. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 01/20/19

One and the same - Richard in Cincy - 5:54pm on 01/20/19

Lovely stuff. We have a modified version of Chicken Paprikash in my family but - CathyZKauai - 11:32pm on 01/19/19

MMmmm... Sorry I missed dinner! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:05am on 01/20/19

30717. oh, for the love of tube meat, how to you keep ground meat crumbly, like taco meat. - MarilynFL - 5:17pm on 01/20/19 (3)

One way to do it is to boil it like they do for Cincinnati chili. I was surprised. - Charley - 5:54pm on 01/20/19
If cooking fresh burger you can try a tater masher. . . - mistral - 8:15pm on 01/20/19
Have had it happen. Cool it down some then toss it in a food processor and pulse it a few times. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 12:42am on 01/21/19

30718. Marilyn - Thank you for the Carole Walters’ Yellow Cake recipe - rhoward2va - 1:47am on 01/21/19 (0)