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30264. ALERT: Changes Ahead -> Finerkitchens - pmassell_93 - 5:31pm on 04/27/18 (4)

Got it and again, thanks for all of your work on our behalf! [NT] - judy-mass - 6:04pm on 04/27/18
Thank You! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:51pm on 04/27/18

30462. Tonight I did a variation on Steve2's Potato Chive Cakes [LINK] - judy-mass - 12:40am on 08/25/18 (5)

Thank you for the link and your modification; sounds delish! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:27pm on 08/25/18
Gotta try these. Thanks [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:56pm on 08/27/18
The measure for the Manchego and chives show a question mark? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 9:08pm on 08/27/18

probably Steve's way of messing with us from beyond. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:06pm on 08/27/18
1/2 cup of each of the cheese and chives - judy-mass - 5:54pm on 08/28/18

30463. Are there any of the smaller tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc) that are good for roasting. And by that, - MarilynFL - 12:07pm on 08/26/18 (9)

I find the skins on grape tomatoes too tough - judy-mass - 5:57pm on 08/26/18

Thank you, J. I've seen some pretty yellow ones...just love how the flavor intensifies when - MarilynFL - 10:10pm on 08/26/18

Did you try roasting your neighbor's tomatoes? They just might be more tender. . . - mistral - 8:56pm on 08/26/18

No...never tried on homegrown, only store.I didn't want to waste their bounty if - MarilynFL - 10:07pm on 08/26/18

Quick trick for peeling cherry tomatoes is using a deep fryer - Tess - 1:40pm on 08/27/18

Oh my, I have roasted all sorts of tomatoes for years. Usually, I turn then into tomato sauce - KarenNoCA - 8:50pm on 08/27/18
ooh. that sounds promising. Watch, now no one will offer me a big honking bag of tomatoes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:34am on 08/28/18
Rec: Pickled Cherry Tomatoes - Tess - 1:27am on 08/28/18

I'm trying out an heirloom called Atomic this year - Richard in Cincy - 2:33pm on 09/01/18

30464. still my favourite panzanella. I don't change anything. - Marg CDN2 - 8:52pm on 08/27/18 (1)

Mine is a simple, one. Toasted baguette cubes, browned in evoo - KarenNoCA - 2:27pm on 08/29/18

30465. Washington DC!!! Taking my first trip there. Staying in the eastern district...restaurants?? [NT] - cheezz - 4:59am on 08/28/18 (8)

oh, oh...I want to hear the answers too! I'm going late Sept or Oct to see Burning Man exhibit. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 08/28/18

I do want to try Bangkok Joe at Georgetown's Washington Harbor. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:13pm on 08/28/18

Some suggestions: - rhoward2va - 5:30pm on 08/29/18

We stay in Arlington and subway into the city - colleenmomof2 - 4:12pm on 08/30/18

Our favorite restaurants in Arlington - colleenmomof2 - 3:01pm on 09/01/18

Fisherman's Wharf [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:41pm on 08/30/18
Rose's Luxury at 717 8th Street SE, [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 2:43pm on 09/01/18
Thank you all!! Got a great deal on a b&b across street from subway - cheezz - 3:20am on 09/02/18

30466. Any restaurant suggestions around Lincoln Center? Going shopping and to see My Fair Lady. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:30pm on 08/28/18 (11)

For after the show, we liked Fiorello's, across from the center. [LINK] - judy-mass - 10:26pm on 08/29/18

When I was at Juilliard, the waiters used to be on roller skates. - Richard in Cincy - 2:27pm on 09/01/18

We like PJ Clarke's - multiple locations [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:18pm on 08/30/18

Open Table recommendations nearby restaurants [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:45pm on 08/30/18

Met Opera Grand Tier Restaurant - avail after 9/25? - colleenmomof2 - 3:43pm on 08/30/18
2 on my list for Lincoln Center (but didn't eat there) - colleenmomof2 - 3:54pm on 08/30/18
Rosa Mexicana is in the neighbourhood. [NT] - elaine - 5:53pm on 08/30/18

I second this. Just a couple blocks down Columbus. Sandra approved as well! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:25pm on 09/01/18

Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:39am on 08/31/18

Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets - 9/3-16/18 - colleenmomof2 - 3:43pm on 09/04/18

Indie Film & Wine. Tucked under the posh Lincoln restaurant, between the - ErininNY - 1:13am on 09/11/18

30467. NFR--Have you all seen this? My chuckle for the day! Would not have surprised had this been Marilyn. [LINK] - wigs - 3:49pm on 08/30/18 (8)

What? He bearly even tried! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:04pm on 08/30/18
okay...this is a little freaky. Last Friday I was sitting at my kitchen counter [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:33pm on 08/30/18
Bear in our driveway Christmas before last.... [LINK] - Lana in FL - 12:59am on 08/31/18

And resting in our front yard.. [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 1:00am on 08/31/18

Oh geez...you got Mama bear there. And you live in such an classy neighborhood! - MarilynFL - 1:49am on 08/31/18

We're one street away from the greenbelt. A friend whose house backed onto - Lana in FL - 3:12am on 08/31/18

We were hiking Grinnell Glacier when two younger people ran past us - colleenmomof2 - 2:20am on 08/31/18
Good play on words, Michael! I sort of expected Marilyn to have seen a bear or 2 in NC, but Lana in - wigs - 1:30pm on 09/02/18

30468. Meatloaf ideas - pmassell_93 - 5:40pm on 08/30/18 (15)

meatloaf- - daricem - 6:09pm on 08/30/18
Try your Pressure cooker w meat loaf. I don't make it often, but last time, I used the IP [LINK] - barb_b - 8:05pm on 08/30/18

I think that I may have to work my way up to IP meatloaf but - pmassell_93 - 8:20pm on 08/30/18

Love those chips on top of broiled salmon. Have you tried Ina Garten's turkey version? [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:05pm on 08/30/18

I did do a few turkey ML a couple years back - pmassell_93 - 3:25pm on 08/31/18

I don't make a normal meatloaf so I'll share an idea - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:44am on 08/31/18

Yikes. I have to take that in a bit at a time. What unique ideas. I agree on the topping. When I - Marg CDN2 - 4:43am on 08/31/18
my wife would love the walnuts idea - How about a pic next time you make this? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 3:13pm on 08/31/18

One of the best meat loaves I every made came from a red cookbook from the American Heart Assoc - KarenNoCA - 3:01pm on 08/31/18

Maybe this one? [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:46am on 09/08/18

After seeing this request remembered a meatloaf recipe on Epicurious - Gourmet Magazine April 2009 [LINK] - GayR - 8:55pm on 08/31/18

do the pistachios get soft? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 9:59pm on 08/31/18
so long ago, don't remember....check the reviews of the recipe you may find an answer there..... [NT] - GayR - 10:34pm on 08/31/18

Got another idea for you Paul. Meat and Potato Pie - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:10pm on 09/01/18

replied via email Thank You [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:26pm on 09/01/18

30469. Need help in searching Internet for Ashley Howard's gingerbread dough recipe - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 09/01/18 (10)

Not successful. Seems that her name is Pat Ashley Howard - colleenmomof2 - 2:37pm on 09/01/18

Found this for your library class [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:38pm on 09/01/18

Wow, those Russian gingerbread houses are truly works of art! [NT] - wigs - 4:59pm on 09/01/18

Marilyn are you sure it is the right name.....I found Patricia Howard [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:19pm on 09/01/18

Have a look here at Patricia Howard creation..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:24pm on 09/01/18

Oh, my goodness--it took 300 hrs to create & build plus 100 eggs in the Ripley's version! Astounding [NT] - wigs - 5:10pm on 09/01/18

This national Howard winner took 650 HOURS. She built individual GB bricks and [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:23pm on 09/01/18

Holy mackerel!!! [NT] - wigs - 1:22pm on 09/02/18

Good research, G & C. Omni lists her as Ashley Howard, C found Pat Ashley Howard & now you've found - MarilynFL - 6:12pm on 09/01/18

Not Howard's dough but wonderful Gingerbread Cookie - colleenmomof2 - 2:51pm on 10/05/18

30470. FRC: Cooking shaped dry pasta - are you following new guidelines? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:16pm on 09/01/18 (2)

FRC: Do you pre-soak pasta? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:20pm on 09/01/18
I had been doing the way of putting the pasta in enough water to cover. . . - mistral - 7:08pm on 09/01/18

30471. storage opinions: Cherry Bakewell Tarts - Richard in Cincy - 3:20pm on 09/01/18 (8)

I'd freeze them, Richard [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:49pm on 09/01/18
I wholeheartedly agree with CathyZ! Freezing will keep your teacakes their freshest. [LINK] - wigs - 4:44pm on 09/01/18

Kept getting Mary Bakewell bk on my searches 4 "Mary Berry's Cherry Bakewell," but I finally found - wigs - 1:17pm on 09/02/18

Ha! "The ("The Lairrrrrrrrs!!!". . . the home of the cherry in a bakewell is the cherry's lair! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:10pm on 09/01/18

;) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:37pm on 09/01/18

I don't have an opinion but I did love your post! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:54pm on 09/01/18
Ha! We have co-opted "The Lairrrrrrrrs!" at our house and are constantly saying it! - Richard in Cincy - 8:36pm on 09/01/18
Richard, I bookmarked the recipe. Have you tried any others from I am assuming from the BBC? [NT] - oli - 12:04am on 09/02/18

30472. Last night's dinner was a summer's dream... - Richard in Cincy - 8:32pm on 09/01/18 (7)

Oh man. Oh. Man....I've been putting my photos on Shutterfly. Once loaded, you get a - MarilynFL - 8:59pm on 09/01/18
Six inches tall, wow, I would love to see that picture.How does your tummy handle all this ... - KarenNoCA - 1:27am on 09/02/18
Wow, Richard, that sounds like the cookout to end all cookouts! I'm drooling already even before - wigs - 10:07am on 09/02/18
If you want to post pics here send me an email and I'll provide instructions [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:53pm on 09/02/18
Wow! Sounds perfect for a late night summer dinner! YUM! Love the idea of avocado slices [NT] - barb_b - 1:53pm on 09/03/18
Richard can you send the sponge instructions? I have all that lovely rye flour and want to try buns [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:32pm on 09/03/18
Perfect! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:22pm on 09/04/18

30473. Where can I find the recipe for the Leek Gorgonzola Potato tart Heather mentioned . Thanks. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:43pm on 09/02/18 (3)

Here you go Karen. [NT] [LINK] - RuthAB - 8:14pm on 09/02/18
Thank you! I wonder how the recipe would work without crust and made more - KarenNoCA - 1:36am on 09/03/18

I don't see why it wouldn't. Here's an example of a scalloped potatoes version... [LINK] - RuthAB - 3:32pm on 09/03/18

30474. Two more sleeps and NYC here we come! - Music City Missy - 2:00am on 09/03/18 (3)

;) Tomatoes/peppers would be my top - colleenmomof2 - 11:39am on 09/03/18

Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket pricing - 9/3-16/18 - colleenmomof2 - 3:41pm on 09/04/18

I've been trying to see if I can make a trip to NYC work,but it is the first day of school tommorrow - barb_b - 7:10am on 09/06/18

30475. I have not been able to find my favorite salt, Diamond Crystal Coarse Sea Salt for a while now... - KarenNoCA - 4:31pm on 09/05/18 (3)

Is that the red box? I was always on the lookout for it because Traca said once - MarilynFL - 6:09pm on 09/05/18
I still see it in the small canister I switched to Jacobsen Salt over a tear ago and - CynUpstateNY - 9:21pm on 09/05/18
I've been getting it at Penzeys [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:37pm on 09/06/18

30476. I plan to steam some hard-boiled eggs for the first time this evening & have read all the comments - wigs - 4:51pm on 09/05/18 (20)

I make them every other week using the Pressure cooker; the best IMHO. For giggles - barb_b - 5:43pm on 09/05/18

Really? I don't have a clue what that story was. I do remember that HB eggs were a consistent - MarilynFL - 6:04pm on 09/05/18

Somewhere in the archives here earlier today I remember reading that you had 3 foods you couldn't - wigs - 11:10pm on 09/05/18

Hi wigs...I don't bothered piercing mine. Out of 8 or so, usually one will crack slightly, but - MarilynFL - 5:57pm on 09/05/18

When you do "crack" the code to get yolks centered, let us know, pleasse! [NT] - Anna_X - 7:09pm on 09/05/18

I don't steam but when in the water beginning to boil I stir the eggs around - Charley - 11:00am on 09/06/18
Make sure to store your eggs wide end up, like check them when you bring them home. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:23am on 09/08/18

I just steamed 8 eggs yesterday with success - Anna_X - 7:07pm on 09/05/18

That is exactly what I do. I get a cracked shell every dozen or so. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:56pm on 09/05/18
This is what I do, and I, too, get a cracked egg every dozen or so. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 8:52pm on 09/07/18

One of the tricks for great steaming is to let the eggs come to room temp before steaming. Mine are - Janet in NC - 2:32am on 09/06/18

PS. By the way, a neighbor who makes great deviled eggs shared her secret with me. A spoonful, or - Janet in NC - 2:35am on 09/06/18
Yes, I’ve found room temperature helps and so does simmering water rather than a full boil. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:27pm on 09/06/18
Instructions I have is to NOT get them out of fridge before putting into steamer [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:06am on 09/09/18

I LOVE this forum & also all of you posters--I had a rousing success on my 1st egg steaming foray. [LINK] - wigs - 7:27pm on 09/06/18

I tried this today too. - pmassell_93 - 8:40pm on 09/06/18
Me too, sweetie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:52am on 09/07/18

I always steam mine now - soft or hard - Melissa Dallas - 9:08pm on 09/06/18
I only steam eggs. It works 100 percent of the time and peeling is effortless. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:29am on 09/07/18

I heartily agreee, and I steam mine all of the time now also.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:24am on 09/08/18

30477. Many of you may remember our friend, Gayle Cameron. She lives in Missouri, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:54pm on 09/05/18 (10)

Oh, how sad. I wish her all the best and pray she'll have a good recuperation. Thx for telling us. [NT] - wigs - 11:06pm on 09/05/18
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. She is a sweetheart. [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:38am on 09/06/18
Thanks for sharing. Hoping the best for her. [NT] - barb_b - 7:08am on 09/06/18
Thank you for letting us know; please let her know she is in our thoughts. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:04am on 09/06/18
Wishing her full recovery; sending my love. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 09/06/18
Michael, if you connect with someone, please ask if she'd like cards from us. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:17pm on 09/06/18
Michael, Thank you for letting us know.....I hope Gayle makes a full recovery..... [NT] - GayR - 10:16pm on 09/06/18
Aw, I missed wishing Gayle a happy birthday. Wishing her health and recovery. [NT] - Anna_X - 7:13am on 09/07/18
Happy birthday Gayle, wishing you a speedy recovery! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:09am on 09/08/18
Oh, so sad to hear this. Wishing her a good recovery. She made the best candy [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:41am on 09/20/18

30478. Damn, I hate when that happens. And by *that* I mean a recipe that *looked* great [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:49pm on 09/06/18 (2)

Recanting *Damn, I hate when that happens.* Just looked at dishes that I washed after making it and - MarilynFL - 2:52pm on 09/06/18

So sorry this happened to you, Marilyn, but I can't help laughing ! When are you going to - CynUpstateNY - 7:15pm on 09/06/18

30479. Have any of you made he Golden Girl's cheesecake? Thought I'd make it for my - CynUpstateNY - 7:26pm on 09/06/18 (3)

Have not made it Cyn.....it is a George Geary Recipe and here is the history.....thought you would [LINK] - GayR - 10:02pm on 09/06/18

HaHa, I saw it when you posted it on cheesecake day. That's why I thought I'd try it. Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:20am on 09/07/18

Very welcome Cyn, forgot I had posted it.....lol [NT] - GayR - 1:23am on 09/07/18

30480. Rec:Corn Fritter Poppers with Avo-Ranch Sauce [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:55pm on 09/06/18 (0)

30481. Advice, pls. Early morning wedding - bring something to share or not? - Anna_X - 7:10am on 09/07/18 (7)

You are the "mom"? I'd just let it be as they have planned it. But a chair for sure!! LOL [NT] - Charley - 11:15am on 09/07/18
Congrats to you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:38am on 09/07/18
I like your idea Anna. A basket filled with non-messy wrapped items - MarilynFL - 11:50am on 09/07/18
I agree with Marilyn, and would add that my experience with courthouse weddings is... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:05pm on 09/07/18
After sleeping on it, I will make and freeze those breakfast cookies and... - Anna_X - 7:15pm on 09/07/18

Michael, your T&T vegan orange-cranberry scone looks good. Make ahead and freeeze? [NT] - Anna_X - 8:19pm on 09/07/18

I've never frozen them, but I don't see why you couldn't! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:26pm on 09/07/18

30482. Wishing Music City Missy a WONDERFUL trip in NYC. Remember to rest your feet. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:31pm on 09/07/18 (4)

MCM... I am heading into city tomorrow. (Sat)... Please email me if your are - barb_b - 12:30am on 09/08/18
And I hope you brought sweaters and an umbrella... :/ p.s. If you're at all into performing arts, - ErininNY - 1:14am on 09/11/18

I was at the met on Sat.... My Fair Lady. Still thinking of it. Amazing performance. [NT] - barb_b - 5:29pm on 09/11/18

I am ready to go back! - Music City Missy - 4:42am on 09/14/18

30483. We've had several discussions here about how to poach eggs. Anyone tried Nigella Lawson's method . . - mistral - 8:59pm on 09/07/18 (8)

No...I've been straining super-fresh eggs and just get a little loss. I end up scrambling those - MarilynFL - 10:23pm on 09/07/18

I always dry both sides of my poached eggs on a clean towel, No vinegar flavor. . . - mistral - 12:21am on 09/08/18

I haven’t tried it but I’m curious as to whether you noticed any change in the texture of the - Curious1 - 10:27pm on 09/07/18

I have not noticed any change in texture. . . - mistral - 12:19am on 09/08/18

Hers by putting some vinegar in with the egg before going in the water would help set the white. - Charley - 11:54pm on 09/07/18

Dang, I keep forgetting the microwave method! Gotta try it. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:21am on 09/08/18

I do, sort of. I've given up on the vinegar as I don't find it necessary. I put the egg into a - Marg CDN2 - 9:39pm on 09/08/18

Never thought to cook briefly in a cup then put in the water! What a good idea.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:56pm on 09/10/18

30484. Good news! I spoke by phone with Gayle Cameron this morning. She called me... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:35pm on 09/08/18 (3)

That's excellent news. Thanks, Michael! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:20pm on 09/09/18
Thanks Michael. I have many fond memories of her recipes. Appreciate the update [NT] - barb_b - 5:27pm on 09/11/18
Thanks Michael! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:48pm on 09/29/18

30485. Deb in MI, this recipe sounds like you: Cardamom Brioche Buns. They look lovely. Not T&T. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:47pm on 09/09/18 (1)

It does - (I LOVE cardamom) - thank you for thinking of me Marilyn. It's a must try! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:33am on 09/10/18

30486. Maybe it's just me...okay, it's definitely me, but WHY would you ruin Daisy Martinez's flan with - MarilynFL - 1:57pm on 09/09/18 (13)

Yup. My son hosted a breakfast that was centered around homemade waffles with... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:59pm on 09/09/18

Your father's waffles are good, M. Even when I screwed up the recipe, they were good. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:38am on 09/10/18

Ha! "Dad" is me! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:37am on 09/10/18

well, there you go. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 09/10/18

That's a fun idea; hosting a waffle bar! Curious, did your son make any waffles ahead of time, or - barb_b - 10:51am on 09/10/18

He collected several waffle irons and began making 4 to 6 waffles at a time. Then,... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:57pm on 09/11/18

Awesome! Thanks for the tips. I am all over this, and see a waffle bar party in our future! [NT] - barb_b - 5:24pm on 09/11/18

His guests loved it! I will ping him for his list of toppings and post here. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:22pm on 09/12/18

I've seen folks bring COOL WHIP!!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:10pm on 09/09/18
In cooks country extra creamy cool whip won the taste test - MariaDNoCA - 8:00pm on 09/09/18

When one needs a short cut or a lower calorie whipped topping, Cool Whip is it. Approved by Weight - KarenNoCA - 4:50pm on 09/10/18

I'm with you Mat....I think it's a hanging offense when it's SO easy to make the real thing [NT] - cheezz - 2:57am on 09/11/18
Spray - for those who must have whip! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:14pm on 09/11/18

30487. Let’s see if the picture shows up. The Best Drop Biscuits are terrific [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 5:56pm on 09/09/18 (3)

This recipe is the one I use. Excellent, and my boys request them. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:36am on 09/10/18
Lovely !! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:34am on 09/10/18
Bravo, Missy Biscuit! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:35pm on 09/10/18

30488. Made the 10 inch cheesecake for the pot luck tomorrow. My question is how do I slice it - CynUpstateNY - 7:08pm on 09/09/18 (14)

Cyn, Taut Dental Floss.....have a look at the video......did you make the Golden Girls Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:29pm on 09/09/18

and the Dental Floss has to be unflavored....... [NT] - GayR - 8:31pm on 09/09/18

...and, preferrably, unused. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:35pm on 09/10/18

eww shield maiden [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:31pm on 09/10/18

OMG my laugh for the day! [NT] - barb_b - 5:18pm on 09/11/18
Just to show how geeky I am, my Shieldmaiden name is Arylin! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 09/11/18

I phrased my question wrong. After slicing how do I present it? There will be many - CynUpstateNY - 9:35pm on 09/09/18

Another engineer showed me this: cut it in squares. A few folks get the round edges, but - MarilynFL - 12:32am on 09/10/18
I would suggest plating the slices on their sides... - Pat-NoCal - 2:22am on 09/10/18

This is what we did for my niece’s wedding. She doesn’t like cake - MariaDNoCA - 3:07am on 09/10/18

Thank you all, I'll give it a shot! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:58pm on 09/10/18
Just sliced and trayed it. Used the long knife dipped in hot water method. Looks great! Thanks ! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:47pm on 09/10/18

How was the taste? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 09/13/18

Just saw this. Crust didn't taste baked enough but the cheesecake was delicious! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:55pm on 10/13/18

30489. What else to do with nigella seeds? Here is the tart that started it all: [LINK] - cheezz - 3:06am on 09/11/18 (5)

They are the traditional topping for Jewish Rye bread. - judy-mass - 3:28am on 09/11/18
For me they are a staple in all kinds of Indian cooking. I enjoy them on potatoes with cumin. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:10pm on 09/11/18

YUm! You don't happen to have a recipe for chicken madras do you? :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:41pm on 09/12/18

Sorry. I actually do not. I checked both of my favourite books but neither has one. Maddhur Jaffrey- - Marg CDN2 - 5:54pm on 09/14/18

Thanks for checking, Marg. I'm going to search one out and will post if I find it. - cheezz - 1:52am on 09/15/18

30490. Hi all - I have been more or less absent for a while but have tried to follow as much as possible. - elaine - 4:43am on 09/11/18 (11)

So good to hear from you! - deb-in-MI - 10:45am on 09/11/18

Thanks Deb. Happy and healthy New Year to you and all your family. Good to be back [NT] - elaine - 1:33pm on 09/11/18

We visited Acadia in early Nov. and it was very dark at 4pm ;) - colleenmomof2 - 1:39pm on 09/11/18
Acadia is our favorite vacation spot. We go almost every year. Here - rhoward2va - 3:02pm on 09/11/18

So since you asked, let me ask where you stay in or near Acadia or on the way up - if you do.TIA [NT] - elaine - 8:26pm on 09/11/18

We usually fly from DC to Portland and rent a car there, so - rhoward2va - 2:04pm on 09/12/18

Thanks - this is great info. [NT] - elaine - 5:40am on 09/13/18

Please reach out when you are in NY! Great to hear from you. Hope the kids schedules - barb_b - 5:17pm on 09/11/18

Barb, I emailed you [NT] - elaine - 8:06pm on 09/11/18

Thanks to all of you. What fabulous recs. Can't wait! Will report back when I get home in October [NT] - elaine - 8:08pm on 09/11/18

Have fun, elaine. Acadia is a gorgeous park. I took Mom to Castine & Deer Isle for a week [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:27pm on 09/11/18

30491. Southern cooks: need pickle advice: pregnant librarian requested fried pickles. All she - MarilynFL - 7:51pm on 09/11/18 (5)

Whole dill pickles, preferably small probably. Bread and butter is a preparation. - Charley - 9:05pm on 09/11/18
Fried pickles! use dill not sweet and small whole, slices, spears etc. (more) - daricem - 2:29am on 09/12/18
Thank you both. This is what I get for saying *Give me ideas!* Who knew one of them was - MarilynFL - 2:22pm on 09/12/18
Alrighty! Fried Pickle Taste Test at the library today: Beer Batter versus Batter...batter. - MarilynFL - 2:12pm on 09/13/18

Well, that was a complete bust. Carried everything in, made 2 different batches, preferred Darice's - MarilynFL - 5:10pm on 09/13/18

30492. Hey Marilyn, may want to stock up!! - Charley - 9:16pm on 09/11/18 (12)

Seriously? I was hoping both of you were too far inland. I wish you the best. My friends - barb_b - 5:23am on 09/12/18

This storm is being compared to Hugo which was devastating. The more dangerous - Charley - 11:14am on 09/12/18

I went to Duke for Grad school; I can't believe they have cancelled school for the rest of the week. - barb_b - 11:54am on 09/12/18

Wishing your friends a safe journey. I was so tired of this in FL. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:25pm on 09/12/18
My granddaughter is at Carolina and they cancelled also--she has gone to Florida - Charley - 11:36am on 09/13/18

Thank you, C. I'm at the Smoky Mts, so I'm okay except for rain. Asheville will - MarilynFL - 2:21pm on 09/12/18

So good to hear that, check your personal messages..... [NT] - GayR - 2:34pm on 09/12/18

Hi G. No PMs. Last one was in June. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 09/12/18

O.K. will try again.... [NT] - GayR - 2:55pm on 09/12/18

Received. Hugs, Gay! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:28am on 09/13/18

Everyone Stay safe and evacuate if need be! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:24pm on 09/12/18
All of you in the path of rain and wind, stay safe! [NT] - Anna_X - 10:41pm on 09/12/18

30493. barb_b: Instant Pot Corn Chowder back at 30453 - colleenmomof2 - 3:28pm on 09/12/18 (1)

YAY Thanks for checking back in! Our dd is going through gastro issues, so I think I may just - barb_b - 12:00am on 09/14/18

30494. Quick question: Why add olive oil to the Cuban Roast marinade if using a pork shoulder - Anna_X - 6:16pm on 09/12/18 (24)

I'm not a scientist but it was explained to me this way - pmassell_93 - 7:32pm on 09/12/18

thank you , Paul, about oil carrying flavors. I looked at several recipes.... [LINK] - Anna_X - 10:40pm on 09/12/18

looks yum. This guy says don't use oil or alcohol [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 10:59pm on 09/12/18

Paul, you find the most interesting articles! Going to go pokes holes in the meat right now. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:58am on 09/13/18

he recommends gashing over poking unless you are injecting - pmassell_93 - 3:20pm on 09/13/18

That's a good article and particularly about marinades tenderizing. They "may" if they - Charley - 11:33am on 09/13/18

It does have oil--probably for the garlic and herbs to be "carried". ;o) [NT] - Charley - 11:40am on 09/13/18

Yes, but only 2 Tbs compared to 1 1/2 cups in Orchid's post. BIG difference! [NT] - Anna_X - 3:56pm on 09/13/18

I didn't have the recipe so didn't know but I wouldn't use that amount of oil anyway!! [NT] - Charley - 8:37pm on 09/13/18
I cut the amount way down. As I noted in this post I cut it to 3/4 cup. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 9:07pm on 09/13/18

{{{waving hi! Missed you}}} [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:09am on 09/14/18

~smile~ back at ya! [NT] - orchid - 2:24pm on 09/14/18

Are you going to make it? - Pam - 8:18pm on 09/13/18

Doing an overnight braise in my dutch oven right now. Probably just white rice and black beans... - Anna_X - 8:25am on 09/14/18

I really recommend these Cuban black beans that I got from [LINK] - orchid - 2:20pm on 09/14/18

Thank you, Orchid, this looks really good. The family isn't coming for a few weeks yet... - Anna_X - 3:25pm on 09/14/18

Ooh boy, I don't know. I have never frozen them before but I freeze pinto - orchid - 3:43pm on 09/14/18

Ever add any oregano or jalapeno, or is that inauthentic? IDK Cuban food. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:50pm on 09/14/18

I guess you could but it doesn't need it. I have really searched around [LINK] - orchid - 5:25pm on 09/14/18

LOL, being in San Diego, I'm used to a certain style of Mexican cooking! [NT] - Anna_X - 5:45pm on 09/14/18
Is there anyone here that can check the site and see if it is safe? [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 5:57pm on 09/14/18

Here is the link to the Three Guys recipe for Lechon Asado (Roasted Pork) [LINK] - LisainLA - 3:46am on 09/16/18

Oh, do these sound tasty! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:18pm on 09/29/18

When I went to bed at 1:30 a.m., the pork seemed to be cooking too fast to leave all night so... - Anna_X - 3:32pm on 09/14/18

30495. Will someone please tell me why this recipe calls for two cook times for the potatoes and apples [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 8:21pm on 09/12/18 (6)

I haven’t received the issue yet so can’t check it. I am a big fan of Tony Rosenfeld's recipes and [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:35pm on 09/12/18

Yes, I have it and included the link in my post to the article. We're you able to click on it? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:21pm on 09/12/18

Yes, I saw the recipe on line, sometimes there's an article included with a recipe that has more - Curious1 - 11:45pm on 09/12/18

I totally agree with you that they will be overcooked in the two times. Be interesting to - Charley - 11:29am on 09/13/18

I have noticed a decline in the good writing of recipes for the past year. Genius Kitchen is one - KarenNoCA - 2:27pm on 09/13/18

When I got the magazine I thought the same thing! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:21am on 09/14/18

30496. ISO Recipe ideas for freezer meals - I am having surgery next month and want to do some - Heather_in_SF - 11:52pm on 09/12/18 (27)

Chicken soup is a great idea- lots of veggies in it will be so good and good for you - elaine - 5:45am on 09/13/18
Heather, Here are some wonderful guidelines....hope all goes well and you recover quickly..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:29am on 09/13/18
Heather, Recipes Freezer friendly meals Martha Stewart [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:31am on 09/13/18
Orange lentil (masoor dal) stews freeze really well and you can - MarilynFL - 11:14am on 09/13/18

Aunt Jemima frozen breakfasts [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:31pm on 09/13/18

Sorry - posted in the wrong place :( [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 1:32pm on 09/13/18

Just about anything you make as a casserole will freeze. Soups and stews (I'd leave out - Charley - 11:23am on 09/13/18
Frozen bagels and steel cut oatmeal - colleenmomof2 - 1:36pm on 09/13/18

NOT FROZEN under-the-weather favorites [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:41pm on 09/13/18

Oh, I love noodle dishes when I'm iffy. And when I'm not. And when the sun's shining. Rain... [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:05pm on 09/13/18

2 rotisserie chickens - colleenmomof2 - 1:55pm on 09/13/18

Here's a pinterest site with some great ideas - Charley - 2:58pm on 09/13/18
Butternut squash soup is good if you aren't feeling up to meat dishes... - Anna_X - 7:32pm on 09/13/18
Here's what I froze before my surgery when I knew I wouldn't be able to cook for extended period - Melissa Dallas - 8:34pm on 09/13/18
I've found that brisket freezes nicely; here's my favorite recipe [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 9:55pm on 09/13/18
What freezes best for me is this chorizo, chicke,n chick pea, wine...stew. [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 10:02pm on 09/13/18
I like to do a hearty beef, barley and vegetable soup. If you’re - CynUpstateNY - 2:16am on 09/14/18

One of my favorite soups, might you have a recipe you love? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:44pm on 09/14/18

Sorry, Karen, I make it so often I don’t use a recipe anymore! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:31pm on 09/14/18

If you'd like to email me I can tell you what I use. I won a best soup prize for it! - CynUpstateNY - 4:22pm on 09/15/18

Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Here are - rhoward2va - 3:15pm on 09/14/18
I think Five Ingredient Chicken is on this site and it is delicious and would freeze well - Charley - 3:32pm on 09/14/18
Thank you everyone, I have just printed everything and am going to build up a shopping list and - Heather_in_SF - 5:08pm on 09/14/18

Best of luck with the surgery! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:26pm on 09/17/18

Ditto! hope you are on the mend soon! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:33am on 09/18/18

Hope all goes well, Heather! [NT] - LisainLA - 1:59pm on 09/19/18

Thanks everyone! I really do appreciate it and all your good wishes... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:45pm on 09/19/18

30497. Anyone familiar with Fodmap Low nutrition? It's been recommended for our dd. [NT] - barb_b - 12:02am on 09/14/18 (6)

Looked it up and if it is recommended by her gastroenterologist (I would assume for IBS) - Charley - 3:30pm on 09/14/18
I have done it - I bought the app from the University of Monash - Heather_in_SF - 4:59pm on 09/14/18
Thanks much for insights. It just seems so restrictive and honestly boring over time. We are - barb_b - 7:36pm on 09/14/18

I found the first list of "can't haves" and thought GEEZE this is impossible. But then - Charley - 9:13pm on 09/14/18
I've been through this - tips/hints and information below - please read - desertculinary - 11:50pm on 09/14/18

Stanford University also recommends the low FODMAP, I found their site really helpful [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 3:11pm on 09/21/18

30498. Thanks to everyone who sent me an email requesting Gayle Cameron's address. - Michael in Phoenix - 4:14pm on 09/14/18 (8)

Thank you, Michael, for taking the time to do this! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:01am on 09/15/18

Ditto ! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:35pm on 09/15/18

I sent you an email Michael. Didn't you get it? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:02pm on 09/16/18

I responded yesterday. I'll check again to see if it went through. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:44pm on 09/17/18

Looks like it went through yesterday, 7:30 am, Pacific Time. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:45pm on 09/17/18

I didn't get it. I am emailing you right now. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:34pm on 09/17/18

Got it and sent a card. Thanks Michael [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:39pm on 09/18/18

Note card going out in today's mail. Thanks for helping, Michael! [NT] - Anna_X - 8:04pm on 09/19/18

30499. An international cultural alliance--at Walmart - MarilynFL - 9:08pm on 09/16/18 (11)

Terrific story Marilyn.....I am sure they will never forget your kindness and patience.... [NT] - GayR - 11:36pm on 09/16/18
Thank you for sharing your story of kindness. This retired ESL teacher loved it. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:32pm on 09/17/18
What a kind adventure! It reminds me of the following for some reason. . . (more) - mistral - 10:33pm on 09/17/18

Love this! And gotta love technology at our finger tips to smooth the way. - LisainLA - 2:44pm on 09/18/18

Great story! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:51pm on 09/17/18
boy-oh-boy do I love this story, thanks for sharing!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 09/18/18
You are an amazing lady, Marilyn, loved this story. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:05am on 09/18/18
Great work Marilyn. I too teach ESL and you prove how easy it is! [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:08am on 09/18/18
my smile before bedtime [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:24am on 09/18/18
Lovely, lovely, lovely [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:26am on 09/18/18

What Deb said! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:30pm on 09/29/18

30500. Catching up... - Richard in Cincy - 3:18pm on 09/17/18 (6)

Cherry Bakewell Tarts Recipe request [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 3:18pm on 09/17/18

Picture of finished Bakewells [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 3:20pm on 09/17/18

Bavarian-Czech Sourdough Rye Starter and Recipe [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 3:42pm on 09/17/18

Gotta make it. Finding Rye berries might be a challenge but I'll find them [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:41pm on 09/18/18

Cathy, I don't know if nuts.com ships to the flat edge of the world where pirates live... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:17pm on 09/19/18

Thanks Marilyn but I can get on Amazon Prime with no shipping cost. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:37pm on 09/20/18

30501. Wow- It's still here!!... - Cath in V - 5:43pm on 09/17/18 (13)

Nice to see you again! Welcome back. [NT] - judy-mass - 8:36pm on 09/17/18
Hi Cath! Keep an eye out. Paul, our brilliant and generous webhost is changing our path soon. - MarilynFL - 9:31pm on 09/17/18

Thanks - I did see something about this, so will keep my eyes peeled (NT) [NT] - Cath in V - 10:20pm on 09/20/18

Hey, welcome back! Hope you can pop in and keep us updated. Jams and Jellies indeed! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:31am on 09/18/18

I will! I'm procuring 20 lbs of jalapenos this weekend to make Cowboy Candy, afte rthe epic sellout [LINK] - Cath in V - 10:18pm on 09/20/18

Oh how we love these. I cut the sugar to 4 cups and use red and green peppers for the holidays. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:36pm on 09/29/18

Welcome back!! Kudo's to you for your crafting gig:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:25am on 09/18/18
Good to see you again! [NT] - Anna_X - 8:02pm on 09/19/18
Welcome back Cath! Thanks to Paul, we are still here. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:19pm on 09/20/18

Thank you Paul!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:39am on 09/21/18
Thank you Paul, as always!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 3:13pm on 09/21/18

So happy to see you Cath! Welcome home! [NT] - barb_b - 12:13am on 09/25/18
Nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:32pm on 09/29/18

30502. Kindle sale on cookbooks today. Including a low-FODMAP one which I had never hear of until here [NT] - Tess - 6:22pm on 09/17/18 (0)

30503. Spaetzle? Better recipe than Sur Le Table, please! - Anna_X - 3:57pm on 09/18/18 (8)

REC: Spatzle - judy-mass - 8:14pm on 09/18/18
This Spatzle from my good German friend's Grandmother - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:55pm on 09/19/18
See? You both recommend more than a dab of nutmeg. Mustard, onion, chives!!! - Anna_X - 8:00pm on 09/19/18
Basic spatzle is basically a noodle. Brown butter on noodles never floated my boat. . . - mistral - 4:42pm on 09/20/18
I drop my Spätzle into simmering broth, just like Grandma taught me... - Richard in Cincy - 6:23pm on 09/21/18

All that would make a rock delicious! [NT] - Anna_X - 9:44pm on 09/21/18

Knödelland knows how to make starches tasty! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:17pm on 09/21/18
True that. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:35pm on 09/22/18

30504. Did Gale from Missouri b.elong to this group? She called me and said she had a stroke. - Marsha tbay - 12:49am on 09/19/18 (2)

See my posts above. She had a stroke earlier in the summer. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:20am on 09/19/18
{waving hi, Marsha!} [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:01pm on 09/19/18

30505. Cargill Meat Recall [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:47pm on 09/20/18 (3)

This article shows the items. I've never heard of Cargill. Is it a grocery chain? [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:54pm on 09/20/18

Cargill is a HUGE wholesale food processor, agricultural company and pharmaceutical company. - Michael in Phoenix - 10:15pm on 09/20/18

And that 130,000 lbs is multiplied when it is mixed with other meat and sold in smaller packages. [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:04pm on 09/21/18

30506. Spoke to Gayle Cameron on the phone and she wants to thank all of you who sent greetings. - Michael in Phoenix - 10:18pm on 09/20/18 (2)

Aw....thanks so much for letting us know!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:39am on 09/21/18
Thanks again Michael..... [NT] - GayR - 5:21pm on 09/21/18

30507. Down home end of summer dinner tonight... - Richard in Cincy - 10:24pm on 09/21/18 (29)

Can you post those two fruit cake recipes, please? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:28pm on 09/21/18

Scotch Cherry Whisky Cake [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:03am on 09/22/18
Anyone still able to mine recipes at old Gail's? The Italian Black Fruitcake is posted there if - Richard in Cincy - 1:07am on 09/22/18

Paul, I think we need an emergency search button named GayR...like the bat - MarilynFL - 12:20pm on 09/22/18
I believe GeorgiaRose found it last December. Yoohoo, GeorgiaRose?? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:30pm on 09/22/18

I'm not GeorgiaRose but try this URL - JudyW - 3:07pm on 09/22/18

Judy, the URL does not work.....too many numbers I believe and there has to be a - GayR - 3:51pm on 09/22/18
I have this link, that gets you all of the pages, but you need [LINK] - judy-mass - 4:41pm on 09/22/18

Yes, I have the link also.....but without a specific number it is impossible to find the recipe. I - GayR - 4:54pm on 09/22/18

On Recipelink.com I found a recipe for Italian Black Fruitcake, but Richard will have to confirm if [LINK] - GayR - 4:56pm on 09/22/18

Gay, that recipe came from the Gail's Recipe Swap - judy-mass - 7:01pm on 09/22/18

Yes, Richard explained that someone lifted it..... [NT] - GayR - 8:45pm on 09/22/18

Yes, that is the recipe I posted, word for word with my notes. Someone lifted it. - Richard in Cincy - 8:02pm on 09/22/18

Yup, sadly no more searchability there. (picture my big booboo face here) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:43pm on 09/22/18

Thank you all for your help! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:39pm on 09/22/18

Do you measure or wing it for the kale? Not a kale fan but sounds like something I - CynUpstateNY - 1:35am on 09/22/18

Cyn, I wing nearly everything! Southern Greens 101... - Richard in Cincy - 8:08pm on 09/22/18

Thanks, Richard! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:27pm on 09/23/18

Link to the garlic spareribs recipe. About the best, if not the best [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 8:03pm on 09/22/18

I was able to grab the ingredient list for the spare ribs, but cannot latch onto the directions. Can - wigs - 5:01pm on 09/25/18

Here you go, wigs - Pat-NoCal - 5:33pm on 09/25/18

Thank you so very much to Pat-NoCal! And I was wondering the same thing about which type meat to buy [NT] - wigs - 5:30pm on 09/26/18

Richard do use spareribs, as in pork? Or the beef short ribs called for in the recipe? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:36pm on 09/25/18

And a shout out to those British Roasted Christmas Lunch Potatoes... - Richard in Cincy - 8:22pm on 09/22/18

Oh my goodness. Gotta try this. I have duck fat in the fridge [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:40am on 09/23/18

Good grief, the woman is on an island attacked by lava flows, hurricanes and potential tsunamis if - MarilynFL - 1:11pm on 09/23/18

When you bring it home, remove the bondage, rinse it, and wrap it in damp paper towls. - Richard in Cincy - 1:41pm on 09/23/18
I roasted my first duck a while back using Richard's instructions and kept the duck fat. - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:41pm on 09/23/18

I'm totally in love with those British spuds. I had been planning to make them forever; finally did [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:25pm on 09/23/18

30508. How do I keep homemade croutons crisp and crunchy? I just made two - MarilynFL - 12:25pm on 09/22/18 (4)

In a tightly closed plastic bag inside a tupperware conainer in the cupboard. - Charley - 1:24pm on 09/22/18

This is what I do, too! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:44pm on 09/22/18

Fridge - colleenmomof2 - 3:10pm on 09/22/18
Thank you ALL! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:35pm on 09/22/18

30509. Totally Non-Food post: *Listen to the World* Sound Scapes at the New York Times [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:17pm on 09/22/18 (4)

Wonderful! I love the New York Times... - Richard in Cincy - 12:05am on 09/24/18

Richard, have you ever streamed WCRB from Boston? It is the classical - Janet in NC - 9:05pm on 09/24/18

No, I don't listen to much radio these days... - Richard in Cincy - 2:48am on 09/27/18

This was very cool. Thank you Marilyn! (Nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:13am on 09/26/18

30510. Is there a better sugar cookie than Penny's? It's been my go-to since forever, but - MarilynFL - 8:12pm on 09/23/18 (13)

Rec: The Balsams Sugar Cookie [LINK] - Ann - 9:21pm on 09/23/18
We are very partial to this humble Sugar Cookie from the prairies... - Richard in Cincy - 11:21pm on 09/23/18
Let's Sugar Cookie (Beard Family Cook Recipe) [LINK] - GayR - 11:41pm on 09/23/18
Thank you all. I'm thinking of making little batches of each and sending a test set out to her. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:49pm on 09/24/18
This is what I do - deb-in-MI - 10:59pm on 09/24/18

Excellent suggestions - colleenmomof2 - 10:21am on 09/25/18

Corn starch! - colleenmomof2 - 10:14am on 09/25/18

Added recipe to above (and shout-out DM sent to Marilyn) - colleenmomof2 - 3:30pm on 10/05/18

Thanks to Gayle Cameron I add a little Fiori Di Sicilia to plain cookie and cake recipes! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:56am on 09/25/18

Fiore Di Scilial is so strong--do you use an eyedropper? I do! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:31am on 09/27/18

Oh, you guys are going to make Sandy SOOO happy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:47pm on 09/25/18

I sub 1/4 c brown sugar sometimes. Bumps the flavor a bit [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:49pm on 09/29/18

Bummer. Four batches of test cookies are already done. Mailing them tomorrow. - MarilynFL - 10:23pm on 09/30/18

30511. Corn Relish - Richard in Cincy - 12:56am on 09/24/18 (5)

A couple of questions... - judy-mass - 11:09am on 09/24/18

I lOVE corn relish. I'm sure it is greeen bell peppers. Red are good in it also. I wouldn't think - Charley - 9:56pm on 09/24/18
Right, they are bell peppers. That is what the old timers called them.. - Richard in Cincy - 1:25am on 09/25/18

So intrigued by these family recipes and the history behind them. What did your family call [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:37pm on 09/26/18
Love this! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:52pm on 09/29/18

30512. Great great great great Grandmother Maria's Green Tomato Relish - Richard in Cincy - 1:25am on 09/24/18 (6)

As long as we are into antique relish recipes I will offer Bell and Effie's Potsfield Pickle - Janet in NC - 9:19pm on 09/24/18

Thank you, that looks good! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:29am on 09/27/18

I still have one of those grinders... - judy-mass - 1:31pm on 09/25/18

Me too! I've got Grandma's old cast iron grinder down in the dungeon somewhere. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:06pm on 09/25/18
I know the old timers lived to a ripe old age using these things but I suspected mine, and others, - Janet in NC - 12:43am on 09/26/18

Aw, I remember my parents grinding vegetables, seemingly forever, to can for the winter. Later when - Marg CDN2 - 7:34pm on 09/28/18

30513. My great grandmother's Chile Sauce - Richard in Cincy - 1:37am on 09/24/18 (7)

I am interested in your G'ma's recipes! Post away, please--I love things like this! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:20pm on 09/24/18
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This sounds delicious, Richard. How do you like to use it? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:21pm on 09/24/18

It was usually on the table for dinner... - Richard in Cincy - 1:27am on 09/25/18

Families would have a "condiment set" on the table in many cases with vinegar, - Charley - 2:16pm on 09/25/18
Thank you, Richard. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:14pm on 09/25/18

My mother made this too! Fabulous poured on ribs and baked. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:57pm on 09/29/18

30514. White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Cookies. Best Of Bridge Series. - emtd - 2:28pm on 09/25/18 (4)

You have just given me the first new cookie recipe to make for my Christmas baskets. Thank you! [NT] - wigs - 5:52pm on 09/25/18

That's a real compliment from a baker such as yourself. Hope you - emtd - 8:53pm on 09/25/18

I've made these with the addition of chopped dried sour cherries. Balances the sweetness! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:07pm on 09/26/18

Sounds lovely - may try that the next time. [NT] - emtd - 4:06am on 09/29/18

30515. Your Ultimate Food Experience - Richard in Cincy - 3:33pm on 09/25/18 (17)

I have so many but one always comes back to me. As you all know - orchid - 4:35pm on 09/25/18

Here's mine: 1983, Larry and I spent 5 weeks in Europe on a VERY limited budget. Our Bible was [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 10:24pm on 09/25/18

That is such a beautiful area... - Richard in Cincy - 8:40pm on 09/26/18

I'd have to work backwards.... - MarilynFL - 1:14am on 09/27/18

Close. I was in Austria during those dates. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:38am on 09/27/18

Wow [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:10pm on 09/29/18
PS: I should add that the reason we were panicking about the cost of the meal - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 09/29/18

Thank goodness the summer of 1983 was the summer of the ever rising dollar... - Richard in Cincy - 10:58pm on 09/30/18

A couple of things I remember: - mistral - 12:15am on 09/26/18
Off the top of my head... - Melissa Dallas - 9:49pm on 09/26/18

Wow, you reminded me of when I was a kid. . . - mistral - 4:23am on 09/27/18

Mine is not about a fancy or ethnic meal but a family happening with a red bell pepper soup I made - KarenNoCA - 2:38pm on 09/27/18
1976. Finally decided to stop spending our vacations revisiting the parents and take a trip. - Marg CDN2 - 8:10pm on 09/28/18
Restaurant meal was at The Red Lion Inn outside Boulder CO. They serve whipped cream in a gravy boat - AngAk1 - 9:05pm on 09/29/18
So many to choose from but here are a few [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:30pm on 09/30/18

They cut the crusts off! No way! Wow. Best pizza ever, Post Corner in Clearwater Beach FL - AngAk1 - 3:01am on 10/01/18

Blue crabs - colleenmomof2 - 3:50pm on 10/05/18

30516. Well, that was interesting re: sugar cookie request, I decided to ship a blind test - MarilynFL - 12:20pm on 09/27/18 (1)

Not sure that it's improved..... - deb-in-MI - 10:33am on 09/28/18

30517. Best ? Pb Cookie recipe .. maybe with choc chip & cranberrys? - KiwiChris_Melb_Oz - 4:32am on 09/28/18 (9)

Well, hello there KiwiChris...very nice to see you again! This option is [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:48pm on 09/28/18

PS: I miss Barbara in VA. Hope she is doing well. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:52pm on 09/28/18

CI's peanut butter cookie is my go to recipe. Always well received. You could stuff it,... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:51pm on 09/28/18

These are wonderful [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:20pm on 09/29/18

Even better if you can score blistered peanuts. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:21pm on 09/29/18

Amen, Blister Sister. TJ's has good ones. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:59pm on 10/02/18

Really? I did NOT need to know that. Bertie County Peanuts just found me in NC. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:15pm on 10/02/18

Michael, what is Gayle's ph# please. My husband accidentally deleted it on my phone [NT] - Marsha tbay - 1:32am on 10/05/18

Rec: Salted Peanut Butter Cookies by Autumn Martin [LINK] - Ann - 4:22pm on 09/28/18

30518. Gazpacho: Do you prefer croutons added to the bowl or bread ground into the initial mix? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:51pm on 09/28/18 (1)

Neither really but croutons if it has to be. ;o) [NT] - Charley - 8:39pm on 09/28/18

30519. In the peanut butter cookie vein: Looking for a sandy textured, melt in mouth PB Cookie . . - mistral - 11:06pm on 09/28/18 (26)

mistral, read the description of these cookies may be what you are looking for [LINK] - GayR - 11:39am on 09/29/18

Here is another comparison [LINK] - GayR - 1:36pm on 09/29/18

Those sound good. Thankfully I don't have to breastfeed in public to get the recipe. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:05pm on 09/29/18

Marilyn, I went absolutely hysterical laughing at your post....you made my day...... [NT] - GayR - 6:59pm on 09/29/18

[smile!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:08pm on 09/30/18

These both sound like what I am looking for, and the second sounds especially easy, Thank You! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:06pm on 09/29/18

Mistral, you are very welcome.....let us know your results.... [NT] - GayR - 8:17pm on 09/29/18

I am going to try to make some tonight along with the most recent Oatmeal cookie from ATK. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:09pm on 10/01/18

Gay, Gay, Gay, you've done it again, thank you so much for this blog. I spent over an hour - Pat-NoCal - 11:38pm on 09/29/18

Pat, You are very welcome.....could not agree more about looking and wanting to make recipes from - GayR - 12:02am on 09/30/18

To Die For PB Cookie - Pam - 7:03pm on 09/30/18

I have been searching for YEARS for my elementary school cafeteria PB cookie - MarilynFL - 8:24pm on 09/30/18

I will bet you that is true--hadn't thought about it. [NT] - Charley - 3:42pm on 10/01/18

The most likely do NOT serve PB cookies--the fat content is too hight!. . . - mistral - 9:08pm on 10/01/18

They don't serve pb cookies because there are too many peanut allergies. :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:01am on 10/02/18
Right - Pam - 5:46pm on 10/02/18

Just made PB cookies using bacon fat with this recipe [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:07pm on 09/30/18

I love bacon crunchies mixed into PB, then spread onto crackers. My family thinks I am nuts! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:11pm on 10/01/18

And I forgot to add: Maybe my "unusual" (aka "weird") Christmas cookie this year? (nt) ( [NT] - mistral - 9:18pm on 10/01/18

I took them to work and colleagues did not like them. I really didn't either. - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:43pm on 10/02/18

Mistral, one of my favorite Saturday lunches... - judy-mass - 9:30pm on 10/01/18

Geeze, when I was in the vicinity of 20 years of age, I saw the PB & Bacon combo. . . - mistral - 6:37pm on 10/02/18

I remember bacon pieces in pnut butter for a short time being sold as a kid. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:05am on 10/03/18

They seem to be popular now, just saw this on my reader this morning. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:06pm on 10/01/18
Love these - very pnut buttery and not too sweet, definitely melt in your mouth! [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:04am on 10/02/18
Betty Crocker dry peanut butter cookie pouch "enhanced" - colleenmomof2 - 3:46pm on 10/05/18

30520. Redbook Magazine Best Dessert Recipes of All Times [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:45pm on 09/29/18 (1)

Wow, some deicious sounding dessert RECs, GayR. Thx! Yr link also led me to one other "new to me" [LINK] - wigs - 4:44pm on 10/03/18

30521. https://leitesculinaria.com/76318/recipes-tomato-and-green-bean-salad.html [NT] [LINK] - emtd - 12:48am on 10/01/18 (19)

oops - fingers slipped. This was a lovely side dish to pork tenderloin [LINK] - emtd - 12:49am on 10/01/18

I too have been looking for something just like this. Thanks Betty! [NT] - RuthAB - 2:47am on 10/02/18

Just what I've been looking for. Merci bien. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:48pm on 10/01/18

Je vous en prie :) Btw I couldn't find yellow beans so I - emtd - 10:23pm on 10/01/18

What a Co-inky-dink! Just came here from there and saw your post! That is a nice site. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 8:58pm on 10/01/18

Another fan of Leite's Culinaria. In fact, tonight I'm making this Braised Pork Loin with Rosemary [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:27pm on 10/01/18

It looks good. Waiting for your review! [NT] - judy-mass - 11:41pm on 10/01/18

The braised pork loin couldn't have been easier to execute. The pork was tender and moist, - Pat-NoCal - 4:03pm on 10/02/18

pOrk braised with apples and onions. This is a wonderful fall dish - Charley - 10:47am on 10/03/18

another recipe from that site that I love: [LINK] - emtd - 4:15am on 10/02/18

This salad sounds good too, Betty. Adding both of these to the top of the to-be-tried pile. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:28pm on 10/02/18

I thought this site looked like fun, too. I'll be interested in more discoveries to come from it. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:20pm on 10/02/18

some of my other favourites from there: [LINK] - emtd - 11:30pm on 10/02/18

Thanks so much for the recipes and the link. The website looks great. [NT] - rhoward2va - 8:33pm on 10/03/18
Royal Raj Beef Stew - Pam - 7:32pm on 10/12/18

That sounds like a wonderful meal, Pam. Were you able to find the Kashmiri - Pat-NoCal - 3:33pm on 10/13/18

Happy Thanksgiving Betty. Looking forward to the bean salad tonight. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:13pm on 10/06/18

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:21pm on 10/07/18
Most enjoyable. Guests reached for more. Had a massive headache so I abbreviated a few of the - Marg CDN2 - 11:53pm on 10/10/18

30522. How do I ensure wooden twigs are safe to use in food? [real question] - MarilynFL - 12:50pm on 10/03/18 (12)

Was there a discussion of that here but for candied apples? Saw it some where. Do you have birch - Curious1 - 2:25pm on 10/03/18

What kind of twigs? I have not seen any recipes with tree twigs, only have seen Rosemary twigs. - KarenNoCA - 2:28pm on 10/03/18

No names were given for the twigs. They looked perfect for the dish. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:39pm on 10/03/18

I don't even want to tell you what happened when I tried the low oven thing. I'd wash in a vinegar - CynUpstateNY - 6:39pm on 10/03/18

M, & have me smiling, first thing(!), again 2day! I never would have given that a thought, but then - wigs - 2:32pm on 10/03/18

The ampersand should be a U. [NT] - wigs - 2:38pm on 10/03/18

While I was searching for online photo, I ran across this: Adorable cheddar ball appetizers [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:40pm on 10/03/18
I'm sure you took a twig or two and did marshmallows over a fire!! LOL I realize - Charley - 6:11pm on 10/03/18

Very true. Camp Loleta, in fact. But that's sticking the wood into fire which would sterilize it. - MarilynFL - 5:32pm on 10/04/18

Safety Seal [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 7:17pm on 10/03/18

Thanks, Deb. I think I'll go this route since it will be for 14 people. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:37am on 10/05/18

:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:11am on 10/05/18

30523. It's a miracle! I easily peeled a Butternut Squash... - KarenNoCA - 3:05pm on 10/03/18 (1)

I have done this as well. I like to use a good veg peeler peel apples for pie.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 8:44pm on 10/04/18

30524. Went to a cranberry farm on Cape Cod a few days ago and bought some beautiful fresh cranberries. - CynUpstateNY - 6:00pm on 10/03/18 (15)

Cyn, Fresh Cranberry Braided Bread from Better Homes & Gardens [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:41pm on 10/03/18

King Arthur Flour Fresh Cranberry Orange Rolls [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:47pm on 10/03/18

[NT] - GayR - 7:51pm on 10/03/18
Fresh Cranberry Yeast Rolls.....from MyRecipes.com [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:37pm on 10/03/18
Do these ever look GOOD! And w/ that icing--YUM. [NT] - wigs - 8:52pm on 10/03/18

This reads DELICIOUS plus it's so pretty to look at! [NT] - wigs - 8:42pm on 10/03/18
Gay, You are AMAZING!! Thank you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:57pm on 10/03/18

Enjoy whichever recipe you try......you are very welcome! [NT] - GayR - 10:01pm on 10/03/18

Not bread or roll - Meryl's Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:40pm on 10/05/18
This is excellent - Cranberry Blueberry Pie from Sarah Chase [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 2:07am on 10/07/18
And another - Nantucket Cranberry Pie from Laurie Colwin (really a cake, and super simple) [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 2:13am on 10/07/18

I miss Laurie Colwin. She always made me laugh. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:41pm on 10/07/18

Me, too. I loved her article along with a creamed spinach recipe - I have to see if I can find it. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:06am on 10/10/18

My absolute favorite was her article on horrible dinners. Stargazey Pie! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:43pm on 10/10/18

I googled this and got "lost" in a maze of vintage recipes. So much I still don't know about food! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:20pm on 10/12/18

30525. Made this turkey meatloaf for dinner and it's really delicious! It's just a basic meatloaf. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:52pm on 10/03/18 (1)

I have used turkey as my go-to meat for meat loaf and meatballs for many years. - Charley - 11:35am on 10/04/18

30526. Karen, Just noticed your pm. I can receive them but I can't send any out , I get an error message . [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:04am on 10/04/18 (1)

Try using ONLY the Subject line (KISS: Keep it short, sweetie). Don't use Message field. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:02pm on 10/08/18

30527. This reads delicious from Georgeanne Brennan featured in Victoria Magazine [LINK] - GayR - 11:15am on 10/04/18 (0)

30528. Dishwasher recommendations - oli - 3:25pm on 10/04/18 (20)

our kids have the big GE and it is a nice unit. Did you have the wire checked? [NT] - Charley - 3:50pm on 10/04/18
I bought a GE Profile 4 yrs ago that I REALLY like. I'll look up the specific style when I get home - wigs - 7:40pm on 10/04/18
We had an old dishwasher in our house also. My husband installed - Marsha tbay - 7:42pm on 10/04/18
Love our Kitchenmaid with the tray at the top for knives and utensils - rhoward2va - 7:44pm on 10/04/18
How did you decide with so many choices? [NT] - oli - 9:07pm on 10/04/18
I did not like my 2 drawer dishwasher. (Bosch?). I think it is the only one on the market. It - barb_b - 10:58pm on 10/04/18

I thought that Fisher and Paykel were the only dish drawers - judy-mass - 12:55am on 10/05/18

oli, while on my commute home I started thinking that I remembered writing about my current DW so [LINK] - wigs - 11:38pm on 10/04/18

Thank you for taking the time to write all your experiences. [NT] - oli - 3:47pm on 10/05/18

We love our KitchenAid(s) - colleenmomof2 - 3:28pm on 10/05/18

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and experiences. [NT] - oli - 3:48pm on 10/05/18
My original 1976 KA was still running beautifully when I sold the house but I got a 'free' new KA in - Marg CDN2 - 10:13pm on 10/05/18

BTW it was my understanding that when Whirl bought KA, part of the deal was that it had to maintain - Marg CDN2 - 10:15pm on 10/05/18

Friends love their Whirlpool appliance suite - colleenmomof2 - 10:32pm on 10/05/18
My home town is where KA started/Hobart, if you will. The mixers are still made in - Charley - 11:20pm on 10/05/18

That has been what I found as well. KA fridges - blah. In fact, I bought a Kenmore Elite over the KA - Marg CDN2 - 1:00am on 10/06/18

I see a book in your future - - colleenmomof2 - 11:23am on 10/06/18

;) This will be our KA's third home - colleenmomof2 - 10:29pm on 10/05/18

We have a Maytag stainless inside and love it. Quiet and cleans. I never use the heat dry. - AngAk1 - 3:16am on 10/08/18
We replaced our dud GE Profile with a Stainless Steel Bosch and really like it. - Richard in Cincy - 7:04pm on 10/10/18

30529. Gale/stroke - Marsha tbay - 7:07pm on 10/04/18 (3)

what is Gale's phone #...my husband touched my phone now there is no # for her. Thank you, Marsha [NT] - Marsha tbay - 8:04pm on 10/04/18
Marsha, send an email to Michael in Phoenix for Gayle's number. I doubt he would post it here - MarilynFL - 11:44pm on 10/04/18

Marsha, I have your email address. I will contact you. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:10pm on 10/10/18

30530. Holiday Sugar Cookie (cornstarch) - found it! - colleenmomof2 - 2:35pm on 10/05/18 (4)

Thanks Colleen. I sent out the test package with four version. If Sandy - MarilynFL - 11:42pm on 10/05/18

I'm sorry I wasn't able to locate the recipe sooner for you - colleenmomof2 - 11:07am on 10/06/18

Well, we have it here now! And Sandy loves sugar cookies so it will get used at some point. - MarilynFL - 12:28pm on 10/06/18

I was committed to weedle down after we moved 5 years ago - colleenmomof2 - 12:49pm on 10/06/18

30531. Sourdough Cafe Gingerbread Cookie Recipe - colleenmomof2 - 2:53pm on 10/05/18 (0)

30532. This looks wonderful - Better Homes & Gardens "Surprise Inside Chocolate Bread" [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:25pm on 10/05/18 (0)

30533. Michale Symon Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese .....loved this [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:33pm on 10/05/18 (4)

There's apple and arugula coming up together again. Must try that combo. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:01am on 10/06/18
Yum, thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:23pm on 10/06/18

Deb, Very welcome! [NT] - GayR - 6:35pm on 10/06/18

Photo of salad is stunning, must make this. Thanks! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:26pm on 10/07/18

30534. Chanterelle & Green Bean Casserole - Chef Stephanie Kimmel, Tried and Loved [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:46pm on 10/05/18 (4)

I have eaten at this restaurant and it was so great. Thanks for the recipe, on Thanksgiving list. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:19pm on 10/07/18

Karen, I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do..... [NT] - GayR - 3:47pm on 10/08/18

I know I will....I love the old one with the canned beans and mushroom soup and have also loved - KarenNoCA - 4:27pm on 10/08/18

If you have a Trader Joe's near by, - colleenmomof2 - 8:50pm on 10/08/18

30535. Our favorite red lentil soup, Instant Pot version [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:38pm on 10/06/18 (1)

YUM! I made this tonight. Very nice balance of flavors. Thanks so much for posting. I will - barb_b - 11:00pm on 10/12/18

30536. Costco Chicken Bake knockoff recipe was really good [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:21pm on 10/07/18 (7)

I must try this. What a fun idea. Thank you [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:01pm on 10/07/18
Oh yum! [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:20am on 10/08/18
Sounds really good! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:33pm on 10/08/18
I have finally admitted, late in life, that a toasted sandwich makes me happier than dinner out. - MarilynFL - 7:48pm on 10/08/18

Agree! - colleenmomof2 - 8:47pm on 10/08/18
Disagree! I have to make the sandwich. OK sometimes BUT . . . - mistral - 7:05pm on 10/09/18

oh no...someone else is making my sandwiches. I'm retired now and will pay for - MarilynFL - 9:57pm on 10/09/18

30537. Wild rice salad I thought this was v.good and pretty. See CL.link, provided. [LINK] - emtd - 2:54am on 10/08/18 (5)

2nd link to Canadian Living CL [NT] [LINK] - emtd - 2:56am on 10/08/18
Such a great magazine! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:09am on 10/08/18
Golly, that's a pretty salad. Sounds like tabbouli except everything is different. So, I - MarilynFL - 7:46pm on 10/08/18

Exactly :) [NT] - emtd - 1:28am on 10/09/18
LOL! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:54pm on 10/09/18

30538. Marilyn, The Original Corn Starch Holiday Sugar Cookie article! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:05pm on 10/09/18 (4)

11 Additional Holiday Butter Cookie Dough Variations - colleenmomof2 - 1:46pm on 10/09/18
I like the sound of this -- Marcy Goldman adds drops of lemon, orange and almond extract to her [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:45pm on 10/09/18

Hmm. Looking at your Kids’ Chanukah Cookies recipe - very similar - colleenmomof2 - 5:21pm on 10/09/18

Thanks colleen. Sandy is sending me their results from the taste-off and we've already - MarilynFL - 4:02pm on 10/09/18

30539. Dominique Ansel's Gingerbread Crust - Extra Silky Pumpkin Pie featured in In Style [LINK] - GayR - 3:26pm on 10/10/18 (0)

30540. Berlin Curry Wurst Ketchup [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 6:54pm on 10/10/18 (1)

Wow, does this ever sound good. My mom used to make all our ketchup when I was growing up. She - wigs - 6:41pm on 10/16/18

30541. Any suggestions for Christmas dinner in Paris? - judy-mass - 2:06am on 10/11/18 (8)

Mais oui!! What are the expectations? The budget? Are you looking for a Noel kind of dinner or - Marg CDN2 - 6:05am on 10/11/18

I asked and the answer was... - judy-mass - 12:49pm on 10/11/18

Maybe this will help also. I saw Bofinger mentioned which would be good. - Charley - 4:18pm on 10/11/18

Here is a comprehensive article [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:38pm on 10/11/18
I bow to Marg's knowledge and experience, but I have a suggestion... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 7:14pm on 10/11/18
Thank you for all of the suggestions. I passed them along. [NT] - judy-mass - 9:37pm on 10/12/18
Alors...I have been pondering Christmas in Paris for a couple of days now. I have been there for NY - Marg CDN2 - 4:57am on 10/13/18

Marg, thank you so much! - judy-mass - 1:35pm on 10/14/18

30542. Porto's bakery now shipping - oli - 2:55pm on 10/11/18 (2)

Here's a direct link to "bake at home" [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 1:18pm on 10/12/18

Have you been there? [NT] - oli - 1:59pm on 10/12/18

30543. NFR - just read on Twitter: - emtd - 8:23pm on 10/11/18 (4)

Amen. I understand COMPLETELY, Betty! [NT] - wigs - 8:59pm on 10/11/18
I never thought I would agree with a statement like this, but it is so true! - LisainLA - 2:16pm on 10/12/18
Thumbs up Betty! (btw, the fact you are on twitter, makes you ahead of me!) [NT] - barb_b - 10:56pm on 10/12/18

amen sister. I don't face, twit, or snap. I barely know what the icons mean. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:15pm on 10/14/18

30544. Pampered chef Whipped cream maker - opinions - oli - 1:58pm on 10/12/18 (10)

It is another gadget to store and clean. Many chefs/home cooks simply make whip cream with a large - KarenNoCA - 3:05pm on 10/12/18

Me too. Just a whisk or a handheld KA beater. Easy, effortless, quick. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:51am on 10/14/18

Don't know what the pampered chef one looks like, but we have - rhoward2va - 5:40pm on 10/12/18

I just remembered that we have an iSi Desert and whipped cream maker. Love it [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 9:29pm on 10/12/18

The ISI is what I prefer using when I'm away frm home catering -or- at a relative's home where - wigs - 3:46pm on 10/15/18

interesting - Charley - 2:54pm on 10/13/18

these look like the manual milk frothers for coffee drinks--would a milk frother whip cream? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:01pm on 10/13/18

Mine uses cartridges that whip the cream [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:22pm on 10/13/18

Needs too much cream to be useful and I hardly ever do a pint at a time. I sure can send you a bunch - Marg CDN2 - 7:42pm on 10/13/18
My sis has an Isi that we've used often. We have to host events and parties - cheezz - 8:25pm on 10/15/18

30545. NFR: (well, muffins are mentioned) *Breastfeeding a Microwave* has been posted in a local magazine [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 10/12/18 (13)

Congrats to you!! Wonderful! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:43pm on 10/12/18
Well done, Marilyn! The first of many. :) [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:24am on 10/13/18
YAY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:47pm on 10/13/18
Brava, Marilyn! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:49pm on 10/13/18
Congratulations Marilyn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:46pm on 10/13/18
Great to see it, Marilyn! [NT] - mistral - 7:02pm on 10/13/18
Encore! Encore! Congratulations, Marilyn [NT] - GayR - 12:45am on 10/14/18
Fantastic, Marilyn--Congrats! That is my favorite story of yours, BTW. [NT] - wigs - 3:40pm on 10/15/18
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....TEARS rolling down 🤣🤣 [NT] - cheezz - 8:23pm on 10/15/18
Yeah!!!!! - colleenmomof2 - 9:21pm on 10/15/18
Well done, Well deserved! Our friends Steve and Charlie will be smiling, as I know they - barb_b - 9:51pm on 10/15/18
Yay Marilyn! This is fantastic to see your words "in print" in a magazine. Way to go! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:01am on 10/16/18
Indeed, it's about time someone harnessed you (the mag not the microwave) Your talents should be - Marg CDN2 - 6:35pm on 10/17/18

30546. This was a nice cold fruit soup: Chilled Apple Ginger Bisque - MarilynFL - 10:10pm on 10/12/18 (1)

mmm. Hope I remember to access this in the summer....now such a long time off. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:58am on 10/13/18

30547. Recipe: Ultra Creamy Pumpkin Pie / Alison Ladman Associated Press [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:44am on 10/14/18 (8)

Aw, you had me at *ultra creamy.* You could have put *octopus gratinée* or *canned eel* after - MarilynFL - 1:23pm on 10/14/18

Just for you Marilyn: Poulpe Gratinée . . . [LINK] - mistral - 9:27pm on 10/14/18

Ha! Did you see how insidious they were! Not a single tentacle poking through the taters. Liars! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:07pm on 10/14/18

Ya mean you don't want your Polpe Gratinee to look like this?!!: (more!) [LINK] [IMAGE] - mistral - 8:53pm on 10/15/18

Love this! Wonder how many amateur movies this will show up in. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:03pm on 10/15/18

I love it too! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:44pm on 10/16/18

Does anyone know if Publix has a frozen chocolate crust? - Marsha tbay - 11:09pm on 10/15/18

Supermarkets carry the chocolate crumb crust with the graham cracker ones usually. [NT] - Charley - 10:57am on 10/16/18

30548. One Banana Bread...or how to get rid of that stinking ethylene gas-producing black thing - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 10/15/18 (4)

Marilyn, Give this recipe a try next time.....brought it over from Gail's [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:24pm on 10/15/18
oh, that sounds good. But that means I have to buy/forget I bought/then find the bananas again. - MarilynFL - 9:01pm on 10/15/18

Mar I am sure that can happen again lol..... [NT] - GayR - 10:05pm on 10/15/18

Love, love, love the ending....:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 5:03am on 10/16/18

30549. For Lisa and anyone else in need of a laugh: Laurie Colwin's *Repulsive Meals* [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:28pm on 10/15/18 (4)

Love this! I especially love the word "ghastly" - she uses it perfectly in her writing. - LisainLA - 3:22am on 10/16/18

Amen sister. The worst restaurant meal I ever had was in Paris. Can you believe that! - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 10/16/18

Marilyn, that is SO funny. I really shouldn't laugh since you didn't have a clue as to the local - wigs - 5:19pm on 10/16/18

Lisa--I looked up eel pics so I could better visualize their heads coming out of a slit in a - wigs - 6:08pm on 10/16/18

30550. Need you guys's help - oli - 12:22am on 10/16/18 (12)

Yep, lots on facebook here but I think some of us have become too leary, leery, o'leary. I can't - Marg CDN2 - 1:25am on 10/16/18

We used to live in Burnaby, so they were my childhood friends from homes on the street. [NT] - oli - 2:33am on 10/16/18

Maybe this will give you a way - Charley - 10:55am on 10/16/18

Thanks for the help, looks dawnting, probably because I don't use facebook. [NT] - oli - 12:24pm on 10/16/18

oli, would this site help you any? It's advertised to help track down people living in Canada. [LINK] - wigs - 1:30pm on 10/16/18

Thanks, I got a couple of address and will mail out letters to each person. - oli - 6:51pm on 10/16/18

I think the Facebook is set up. - oli - 9:42pm on 10/16/18
Facebook is a pretty amazing way to get connected. Our DSIL found a brother he - Charley - 10:46am on 10/18/18

Since setting up my FB account I am being asked to post a pic. of myself to be reactivated [NT] - oli - 2:51pm on 10/18/18

The really reliable route is obits. Unfortunately. May be good news if you don't find something. The [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:25pm on 10/17/18
I would start with G**gle... - MariaDNoCA - 3:45am on 10/19/18

I appreciate your help and suggestion and if I hadn't mentioned it before, thanks to everyone. [NT] - oli - 2:41pm on 10/19/18

30551. Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie Perfected featured in Garden and Gun Magazine [LINK] - GayR - 3:55pm on 10/17/18 (21)

[NT] - GayR - 4:03pm on 10/17/18
Here is an article on the award winning Pastry Chef plus additional recipe featured in [LINK] - GayR - 5:08pm on 10/17/18

If you ever are near Birmingham, DO eat at Frank Stitt's Highlands Grill - Charley - 2:05pm on 10/18/18

Actually, we did eat there. We used to fly into Birmingham to go to Hoover music - MarilynFL - 10:37pm on 10/18/18

Amen to her recommendations. Roasting garnet yams and then buzzing them in - MarilynFL - 2:10am on 10/18/18

Marilyn, Her Bourbon Glazed Pound Cake is in the second post..... [NT] - GayR - 2:36am on 10/18/18

Mar, Interesting article Southern Living, plus recipes The Best Way to Make a Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:57pm on 10/18/18

Southern Living - Ten Steps to the Perfect Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:03pm on 10/18/18
More pound cake hints: The Biggest Mistake When Making a Pound Cake by SL [LINK] - wigs - 3:48pm on 10/18/18

Even MORE Southern Living Pound Cake tips "13 Ways To Ruin a Pound Cake" + RECs for: [LINK] - wigs - 4:00pm on 10/18/18

Okay...lots of reading to do. Construction guy asked for buttermilk chocolate cake. Southern? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:59pm on 10/18/18

Here’s her Rec: Bourbon glazed pound cake recipe. No sour cream in this one. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:31am on 10/19/18

oh geez...you're right. Construction guys loved the cake...I thought it was dry. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:57pm on 10/18/18

No worries about dryness! I run across so many people that are sooo impressed. . . - mistral - 5:55pm on 10/19/18

I thought pound cake was supposed to be on the dry side. Am I all wet? (Pun intended!) [NT] - wigs - 1:57pm on 10/18/18

Certainly not "dry" but not "sad", although pound cake is good no matter how it is!! ;o) [NT] - Charley - 1:59pm on 10/18/18

NOt enough butter--it's a POUND cake!! LOL Maybe over baking, however--or - Charley - 2:01pm on 10/18/18

Yes, I know it didn't have 2 cups of butter, just one, but it also had a cup of full-fat sour cream. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:58pm on 10/18/18

I was sort of kidding about the "pound" thing. I have made sour cream pound cakes - Charley - 10:48am on 10/19/18

Here is the bourbon glazed pound cake recipe and as you see, for her 6 eggs - Charley - 2:10pm on 10/18/18

This looks like a good pound cake REC. Check out the height on this in link picture! [LINK] - wigs - 2:55pm on 10/19/18

30552. REC: Chicken Shawarma. We love middle-eastern/Mediterranean food, and this recipe is delicious! - Michael in Phoenix - 6:19pm on 10/17/18 (7)

Thank you!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:10am on 10/18/18
my daughter loves this recipe from the Times. I haven't tried it but I did buy some at Trader - Janet in NC - 1:13pm on 10/18/18

If you like Chicken Shawarma, you'll like this recipe. I'd link to the original, but I don't.. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:45pm on 10/18/18

Thanks Michael.I love Shawarma. Will try this chicken version. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:17pm on 10/18/18
Here’s the nyt link. Can’t wait to try this, thanks Michael! [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:53am on 10/19/18

That's the one. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:23pm on 10/19/18

Made it last night. Delicious as promised, Michael - CathyZKauai - 3:27pm on 10/21/18

30553. For lovers of "The Chew".... Looks like they will be hosting a live reunion on 10/22 on fb and [LINK] - barb_b - 10:30pm on 10/17/18 (0)

30554. updates: Finerkitchens.com Recipe Swap [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 4:54pm on 10/18/18 (10)

Thank you Paul. Using your suggestions, it all works again. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:19pm on 10/18/18
Paul, is there some way to change the font on this page? [NT] - mistral - 9:17pm on 10/18/18

which font is bothering you? - pmassell_93 - 10:29pm on 10/18/18

In Firefox, when I allow sites to choose their own fonts. . . - mistral - 5:51pm on 10/19/18

thank you, Paul. All is working for me. [NT] - Anna_X - 1:55am on 10/19/18
Thank you Paul!! We wouldn’t have a home without you!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:33am on 10/19/18
Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:51am on 10/19/18
Done! Thanks for making it so easy! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:03pm on 10/19/18
Thanks Paul. Look for incoming cup of coffee. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:09pm on 10/19/18

Ditto. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:22pm on 10/19/18

30555. Dreamt about Richard's Christmas party - Anna_X - 1:53am on 10/19/18 (4)

...what sugarplum drug did YOU take before bed? Cause I want some... [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:04pm on 10/19/18

LOL, no drugs. But it was a fantastic dream! [NT] - Anna_X - 8:11pm on 10/19/18

My dreams are usually the same old subject, I have lost my keys to the room in a huge - KarenNoCA - 5:01pm on 10/20/18

I'm usually barefoot, lost and in need of a bathroom. In Paris. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:40pm on 10/21/18

30557. Marilyn, With reference to a Chocolate Buttermilk Cake.....have a look at this article .... I must [LINK] - GayR - 12:35pm on 10/19/18 (2)

This recipe would make a wonderfully moist cake:) Knowing me, I would add an egg yolk too. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:30pm on 10/19/18
oh ya...I think we have our recipe. 24 oz of chocolate + cocoa for one cake! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:03pm on 10/19/18

30558. Can you believe this since I created a Facebook account, they asked for a photo of me and today my b [NT] - oli - 2:44pm on 10/19/18 (16)

I can't edit my post. So as I was saying they wanted a photo of me and while I waited 72 hrs. - oli - 2:49pm on 10/19/18

Millions of folks have a Facebook account and many seem to really enjoy it - KarenNoCA - 4:27pm on 10/19/18

I think that is a fair assessment, Karen. Steve Donner considered it the evil empire. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:31pm on 10/19/18

So, Michael, did you have to open up a new FB account to be able to play? - oli - 11:00pm on 10/19/18

Oli, I started with FB many years ago and let my account sit for a couple of years. No activity... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:41pm on 10/20/18

Michael, I gave the school thing a try just for fun and nothing from my generation, nothing - oli - 7:00pm on 10/20/18

I attended public school from 1965 to 1978 and found several for each level. ??? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:06pm on 10/21/18

Yep, I feel the same. I don’t and haven’t done FB ever - MariaDNoCA - 6:05am on 10/20/18

Thanks, I agree. More details with G over FB. I was able to send message to the - oli - 2:45pm on 10/20/18

I totally agree with you and that is why I only now have set up an account to find out - oli - 10:38pm on 10/19/18
KarenNoCA, U had a similar experience to mine during my very brief sojourn into FB. I - wigs - 7:00am on 10/20/18

I also had initially set it up to see if it was something I could really use. I don't know how many - oli - 2:53pm on 10/20/18

I put a pic of a seagull for mine which was accepted by FB - Anna_X - 8:09pm on 10/19/18

Thanks for the suggestions, Anna. - oli - 10:40pm on 10/19/18

Account accepted. I am waiting for a report on my first account, to see why they deactivated it. [NT] - oli - 10:17pm on 10/19/18

Gave up waiting for the report - taking too long [NT] - oli - 3:53pm on 10/21/18

30559. Rec: Caramel Cream Pumpkin Pie (More) - Gesine Bullock-Prado recipes [LINK] - Ann - 12:00am on 10/21/18 (2)

Correction; I've baked the Caramel Mascapone Pumpkin pie, not the two others "NT" [NT] - Ann - 12:01am on 10/21/18

Ann, Thank you for posting ... I love Better Homes & Gardens have made many wonderful recipes over - GayR - 1:09am on 10/21/18

30560. Penzeys new spice mix and a recipe - KarenNoCA - 4:25pm on 10/21/18 (1)

Don't you just love when a little something fixes up a big blah. It's like the universe - MarilynFL - 9:39pm on 10/21/18

30561. Has anyone made almond lace cookies using ground almonds? - MarilynFL - 10:40pm on 10/21/18 (0)