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18753. I came across these photographs that I think are just beautiful. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 11:00pm on 08/08/10 (12)

Stunning! [NT] - Joe - 12:55am on 08/09/10
I don't know if you have seen some of the WPA work but I would love to purchase some - Music City Missy - 4:34am on 08/09/10

Texas Highways Magazine site has beautiful landscape & wildflower prints and they are not terribly - Melissa Dallas - 6:55pm on 08/09/10

The National Geographic pics are just gorgeous, too... expensive! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:23pm on 08/09/10
Dawn, thank you so much for the link. Sent to dh and pictures 53/54 spoke to him. He - Curious1 - 4:06pm on 08/09/10
thank you Dawn. [NT] - AngAk - 7:00pm on 08/09/10

I passed this on to friends today---we're having a very sad day up here in Alaska. [NT] - AngAk - 12:45am on 08/11/10

I saw that on the news tonight, extending my sympathy. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:32am on 08/11/10

Interesting to see the early color photos. Color film was introduced in 1935. [NT] - Traca - 7:49pm on 08/11/10
Dawn, a friend of mine sent me this link. Images are historical/modern mix. Interesting. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:50pm on 08/11/10
anyone notice, NO ONE was over weight in any of those pictures? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:49pm on 08/15/10

I was noticing that too, Luisa. Did you see in photo 68 - PatBastrop - 2:32pm on 08/21/10

18754. REC: Madeira Pork with Paprika. I had some new friends over this weekend and decided to try new - Joe - 12:05am on 08/09/10 (10)

A starter from the same source: Russian Fish Salad. This too seemed to simple. I wanted to add - Joe - 12:17am on 08/09/10

Dessert was Mo's Blueberry Peach Crisp. It was delicious but I want to try it with raspberries. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 12:22am on 08/09/10

The pork recipe sounds really good! I'm sure your guests don't mind you experimenting on them :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:19am on 08/09/10

It is so tasty, and easy once everything is chopped and sliced. The guests were warned - Joe - 6:00am on 08/09/10
I always thought that was what guests are for. Experimentation, that is. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:03pm on 08/09/10

Glad you liked it--just made it again this past weekend for friends, they raved! - MoNJ - 1:08pm on 08/09/10
I made the Madeira Pork tonight - VERY good!!! It makes a lot of sauce and is very rich - cheezz - 4:27am on 08/14/10

Glad you liked it. Did you use real Madeira? [NT] - Joe - 3:04pm on 08/14/10

Didn't have any.... I used a pale dry sherry. Leftovers today with fluffy rice! [NT] - cheezz - 6:05pm on 08/14/10

Joe - we don't drink and I've never needed Madeira in a recipe... is the taste very different? [NT] - cheezz - 6:06pm on 08/14/10

18755. Bake sale for charity--here's a list I'm deciding between--ISO advice from the experts - MoNJ - 1:32pm on 08/09/10 (25)

Bars or squares seem popular at our bake sales - like Oatmeal Carmelitas, Date Squares, Shortbread - Elenor - 3:16pm on 08/09/10
Here, the big items seem to sell well - whole pies, whole cakes, etc. People take - DawnNYS - 3:25pm on 08/09/10

I was wondering about the "whole" items. Or half cakes. Then people can see the inside? [NT] - MoNJ - 3:38pm on 08/09/10

Good idea. Esp if you're making a checkerboard cake! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:52pm on 08/09/10

LOL, I remember that. :) [NT] - MoNJ - 9:20pm on 08/09/10

Impressive sells... something really beautiful and well presented. "familiar" sells well - cheezz - 3:44pm on 08/09/10

Yes. Nix on the rice pudding and the jello jigglers ;o) (altho I buy the rice pudding!) [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:53pm on 08/09/10

If you are doing pies, you might use this idea. Flower Pies [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:38pm on 08/09/10

Oh yeah! I loved that idea.... SO cute... who wouldn't want to buy it?! [NT] - cheezz - 3:13am on 08/10/10

I was thinking of making some chicken pot pies with the flower top. - Dawn_MO - 12:47pm on 08/10/10

Wow, what a fun idea!! How about with puff pastry?? [NT] - Nan - 1:55am on 08/11/10

Ina G also has a very decadent Pecan Bar recipe that can be dipped halfway in chocolate---very nice - AngAk - 7:12pm on 08/09/10

She had ME in mind... I'll buy ANYTHING half-dipped in chocolate!! Which reminds me.... - cheezz - 3:14am on 08/10/10

This recipe is a killer! REC: Jumbo Black Bottom Coconut Macaroons from the book Big Fat Cookies [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:15am on 08/10/10

These ALWAYS sell out quickly. I've also found that decorating (icing or dipping in chocolate) - CynUpstateNY - 10:47am on 08/10/10

I like that idea---to give them boxes and let them make their own selection. - AngAk - 5:30pm on 08/10/10

Michael in Ph's Paradise Macaroons are also great. I thought these were in T&T by now? [LINK] - AngAk - 5:32pm on 08/10/10
probably sell a lot more that way too.... like handing them a shopping basket :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:33am on 08/11/10

I've seen lots of big cookies on sticks too---wrapped up and displayed nicely. [NT] - AngAk - 5:34pm on 08/10/10

oh yeah, these were such a hit at my niece's baby shower... [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:35am on 08/11/10

These would be nice for our holiday fair in Dec. Trees, Santas, etc. What recipes did you use for - CynUpstateNY - 8:20am on 08/11/10

HA! We had half a dozen ladies over and we had an evening of "baby-making" *g* [NT] - cheezz - 12:14am on 08/12/10

I used Penny's Rolled Sugar Cookies with Sugar Baby Frosting - both were perfect for stick cookies [LINK] - cheezz - 12:15am on 08/12/10

Homemade caramel apples - nicely bagged with a ribbon bow, using GayleMO's caramel - YUM [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:39am on 08/11/10
Here is another cute idea. Back to School Apple Cupcake Candies [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:40pm on 08/11/10

18756. My Belated Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 3:34pm on 08/09/10 (2)

One can never have too many beans, in my opinion. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:39pm on 08/09/10
sounds like it's time to make a big pot of chili [NT] - cheezz - 3:16am on 08/10/10

18757. LisainLA...missing you. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:22pm on 08/09/10 (0)

18758. Barbara in VA...Many thanks for the Bruschetta with Rosemary & Roasted Plum Tomato recipe [LINK] - Traca - 7:12pm on 08/09/10 (4)

Traca, I am sooo glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:08pm on 08/09/10

I'm thrilled you brought it to our attention. This one's a keeper, for sure! [NT] - Traca - 1:58am on 08/10/10

Looks like 3--I made it this past weekend too, it was excellent!! I used large grape tomates halved. [NT] - MoNJ - 3:45pm on 08/10/10

Barbara in VA, will you do the honors and put the recipe in the Tried and True section? [NT] - Traca - 7:04pm on 08/11/10

18759. Bad food - Melissa Dallas - 2:08am on 08/10/10 (41)

and mushy appes...yuk...now I squeeze apples hard before I ever consider buying one. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:24am on 08/10/10

Yuck, I hate mushy mealy apples. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:45pm on 08/10/10

I bought kohlrabi today that looked like a geode, once I chopped it open. Grrr! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:49am on 08/10/10
Not only a culinary disappointment, but such a waste money-wise, too... I'd take it all back [NT] - cheezz - 3:18am on 08/10/10

I'm so glad I have an orange tree now, because store-bought are always dry inside or taste rotten [NT] - cheezz - 3:20am on 08/10/10

You're so lucky! What kind of oranges? [NT] - Meryl - 4:00am on 08/10/10

it's a grafted tree - half navel, half valencia.... although I think the valencia is taking over! [NT] - cheezz - 3:15pm on 08/10/10

With those grafted trees, you often need to keep the more vigorous varieties in check. . . - mistral - 5:03pm on 08/10/10

I recommend getting a Satsuma tangerine, if you have the room. - Dawn_MO - 5:10pm on 08/10/10

Years ago I friend got little, ugly tangerines from her mother-in-law's house in San Diego. . . - mistral - 5:14pm on 08/10/10

That sounds exactly like a Satsuma. Easy to peel and a huge crop every other year. - Dawn_MO - 5:23pm on 08/10/10
Yes, I had one for about 20 years - was here when we moved in - finally died :( [NT] - cheezz - 3:42am on 08/11/10

I hadn't thought of the pruning aspect - thanks! They are both very tasty varieties [NT] - cheezz - 3:41am on 08/11/10

I haven't had a good nectarine or peach all season. Dry as an oven mitt. Not to mention - Meryl - 3:59am on 08/10/10

I was told by a produce manager it's because they're stored too cold. I buy Southern peaches from a - Curious1 - 1:56pm on 08/10/10
Meryl, don't you have Farmer's Markets where you live? - KarenNoCA - 3:00pm on 08/10/10

The trouble with our Farmers Market here in Raleigh, IMHO, is that - Janet in NC - 4:52pm on 08/10/10

I totally agree - the one here in Greensboro is a joke. [NT] - Meryl - 9:05pm on 08/10/10
Yes! However, one of my favorite venders moved to an A/C space, what a difference it makes. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:42pm on 08/10/10

The only one in Greensboro sucks, and the next closest one is about 30 minutes away. That one is - Meryl - 9:09pm on 08/10/10

I just got some wonderful nectarines at our local Farmer's Market in Claremont, CA, and . . . - mistral - 5:07pm on 08/10/10

I've bought some field tomatoes which have been absolutely tasteless. These days, it seems, the only - Sylvia - 10:23am on 08/10/10

I just finished up about 25 lbs of Romas, given to me by a guy on Craigslist. . . - mistral - 4:59pm on 08/10/10
Hey Sylvia, I've been buying some good ones from Canada. They come in a plastic container and - Meryl - 9:13pm on 08/10/10

Sylvia, I just picked some up today (at the risk of my life - crazy driver in the parking lot).,, - Meryl - 10:49pm on 08/11/10

And I'll vent about the eggplant I cut last night, looked fine, brown in spots under the skin. I - Curious1 - 1:57pm on 08/10/10
I take anything back that does not meet my standards for the money I spend - KarenNoCA - 2:58pm on 08/10/10

You're absolutely right... how else will they know! Like throwing money in the trash. [NT] - cheezz - 3:16pm on 08/10/10
I shop after work and way across town from where I live - Melissa Dallas - 3:40pm on 08/10/10

many stores don't want you to bring back the rotten items---they'll take your word for it and your - AngAk - 5:52pm on 08/10/10

New sign on the door at the upscale grocery "Receipt required for all refunds now" [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:40pm on 08/10/10

Pears. I cannot find a good store-bought pear, even in season. . . - mistral - 4:56pm on 08/10/10

Also, I still dream of that year when I bought half a bushel of Pears from a local store. . . - mistral - 5:10pm on 08/10/10

A couple of years ago the red ones I bought all season were terrific - Melissa Dallas - 10:39pm on 08/10/10

I'm sure I am dreaming but maybe if enough of us keep bringing bad produce back........ - Janet in NC - 12:01am on 08/11/10

I bring back produce all the time to Harris Teeter & get double my money back, but nothing improves - Meryl - 12:33am on 08/11/10
I did that once at one of the local Kroger stores in Cincinnati - Richard in Cincy - 1:32pm on 08/11/10

I am happy to say that the Farmer's Market that I belong to carries all locally grown - Dawn_MO - 2:10pm on 08/11/10

NJ: Local corn: .60-.65 an ear. Tomatoes: 2.00 lb. Zucchini 1.00 per lb [NT] - MoNJ - 3:07pm on 08/11/10

True story, DH was buying strawberries at a local pick your own farm - MoNJ - 3:05pm on 08/11/10

It has happened to me too. Some salad greens have been brown and yucky in the middle. - EvaN - 2:36pm on 08/11/10

18760. Reposting - Still have cookbooks to trade: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:01am on 08/10/10 (0)

18761. ISO: a GOOD candy thermometer that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?? - cheezz - 7:26am on 08/10/10 (3)

Found one!! Now I'm waiting for the torrone to set so I can cut it - thanks Cyn! [NT] - cheezz - 4:09am on 08/11/10

What kind did you get, Jane- I'm looking for a new one, too? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:13am on 08/11/10

I got the Comark CF400K - it's 12-1/4" long and has a clip near the top so you can [LINK] - cheezz - 12:23am on 08/12/10

18762. I am not finding MarilynFL's REC for Brother Rick's Cranberry Orange Bread. Can someone point me in - wigs - 3:01pm on 08/10/10 (3)

Wigs, The recipe is at Food Network Apricot, Cranberry Orange Bread [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:06pm on 08/10/10
Here you go, Caryn. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:10pm on 08/10/10
Thank you both so very much! [NT] - wigs - 5:16pm on 08/10/10

18763. A list of 50 novels revolving around food at the link. From A cook and her books blog. [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:42pm on 08/10/10 (7)

This is a wonderful list. Thanks so much for posting. [NT] - elaine - 5:36pm on 08/10/10
Dont' think I should even look at this- just spent a fortune on Amazon ;<) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:46pm on 08/10/10

Patronize your local library! All of these are at my library for free! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:08pm on 08/11/10

thanks! [NT] - AngAk - 7:55pm on 08/10/10
glaring omission [IMAGE] - whinecountry - 2:39am on 08/11/10

hahaha [NT] - AngAk - 6:54pm on 08/11/10

I am floored and stunned there is not one book by M.F.K. Fisher! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:10pm on 08/11/10

18764. Monkfish Musing - Bklyn Joe - 7:18pm on 08/10/10 (1)

Monkfish is one of those things I mean to try, but haven't got around to it. Here are a couple - KC_ - 12:26pm on 08/14/10

18765. Raspberry Streusel Bars from Cook's- the flavor of the fresh berries really - CynUpstateNY - 7:45pm on 08/10/10 (2)

Mmm, sounds good Cyn. I wonder how they'd be using peaches... [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:39pm on 08/10/10

I'd be afraid the filling would be too juicy. Might not set. Sounds great, though. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:09am on 08/12/10

18766. Small Batch Jam-making, in a nutshell: - mistral - 9:34pm on 08/10/10 (4)

What a great article Mistral! I literally just got done making a small - Dawn_MO - 10:35pm on 08/10/10

yes, very helpful and good for the tips section. [NT] - AngAk - 11:20pm on 08/10/10

Thank you both, Done! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:38pm on 08/11/10

I love when they break it down so simply - great article! [NT] - cheezz - 3:57am on 08/11/10

18767. Dear Prudence's column today addressed dietary considerations at a wedding - Melissa Dallas - 10:45pm on 08/10/10 (22)

Amen... - Richard in Cincy - 1:10pm on 08/11/10

What started the thread was a woman who had an R.S.V.P. - Melissa Dallas - 2:10pm on 08/11/10

fashionable allergies, gotta love that.. - donatelife - 2:28pm on 08/11/10

Just curious;-) do they stick to that when they order in the restaurant? [NT] - Curious1 - 2:57pm on 08/11/10

funny thing... - donatelife - 3:08pm on 08/11/10

I wonder if she is aware of the bezillion germs and bacteria the average restaurant lemon wedge - Richard in Cincy - 7:32pm on 08/11/10

I looked it up and here's the text. What is so amazing to me is the assumption - Joe - 4:18pm on 08/11/10

I should add that when I'm catering I am often asked about ingredients a guest may be allergic to, - Joe - 5:03pm on 08/11/10

I get anaphylaxis with peanuts and ask about things I'm not sure ofbut half these people have - Melissa Dallas - 5:17pm on 08/11/10

It's all in the attitude. You hit the nail on the head with "entitlement syndrome." [NT] - Joe - 5:33pm on 08/11/10
Years ago, I noticed that some of the ladies in our neighborhood all of a sudden - KarenNoCA - 12:03am on 08/12/10

Funny on the timing...I just got an invite to a nice old-fashioned - Richard in Cincy - 7:36pm on 08/11/10

That is funny. They ASKED you though. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:46pm on 08/11/10

Gene and I owned a Liquor Barn for twelve years in our community - KarenNoCA - 11:50pm on 08/11/10

LOL, maybe to some people it is. You'd think they'd at least pretend to be there for the sake of the - Joe - 11:53pm on 08/11/10

Agreed, in this part of the country, the free booze will be consumed whether the food is... - Richard in Cincy - 12:29am on 08/12/10

and I have to say... - Richard in Cincy - 2:34am on 08/12/10

When I was very young and married-probably 22 or 23 - Melissa Dallas - 2:11pm on 08/12/10
I don't see anything wrong with saying, "Actually I'm not serving wine tonight. Come - Joe - 2:38pm on 08/15/10

Good one ! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:31pm on 08/15/10

Thanks! Though I'm totally serious. [NT] - Joe - 4:03am on 08/16/10

I agree Joe. and, I just can't drink beer, but I would then drink whatever else was served. never - AngAk - 6:33am on 08/16/10

18768. Has anyone ever frozen fresh corn on the cob? Do you cook it first - DawnNYS - 11:43pm on 08/10/10 (7)

Dawn, I think you are supposed to blanch them before freezing. I've never frozen - Melissa Dallas - 12:01am on 08/11/10
I always blanched corn 7 to 8 minutes then put them in an ice bath to cool. The corn has a funny - Elenor - 1:18am on 08/11/10

blanche 7 to 8 minutes?! I cook whole ears only 3 or 4 minutes.... fully cooked! [NT] - cheezz - 3:47am on 08/11/10

If you freeze it on the cob, it has a "cobby" taste. Better to blanch it and cut it off. [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:54am on 08/11/10
This is my sister's recipe for frozen corn. It is delicious. REC: Joyce's Frozen Corn - Dawn_MO - 1:27pm on 08/11/10

Thanks Dawn and Joyce! I'll do this with a few ears too. [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:21pm on 08/11/10

FYI, raspberry butter is just 2 parts raspberries to 1 part softened, and - DawnNYS - 11:20pm on 08/11/10

18769. Yo cheezz - didn't you once post a recipe for chocolate chip shortbread cookies? [NT] - Meryl - 3:55am on 08/11/10 (2)

maybe one of these? - cheezz - 4:06am on 08/11/10

Aha - it's the first one! Thanks! [NT] - Meryl - 4:11am on 08/11/10

18770. This is either going to be lunch today or tomorrow. REC: Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 12:47pm on 08/11/10 (10)

ISO: Does anyone have a recipe for cheesy breadsticks like they sell in pizza shops? Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:48pm on 08/11/10

Carol Field's Grissini are good, but not cheesy---you could add some. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:17pm on 08/11/10

and here is the link to Carol and Julia making these together. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:17pm on 08/11/10

Dawn_MO - I love Eggs in Purgatory: Uova In Purgatorio I make Mario Batali's Recipe when I have - GayR - 1:49pm on 08/11/10

Gay, what is caciotta cheese? I have never heard of that before. - Dawn_MO - 2:18pm on 08/11/10

Dawn, It is a creamy, semi-soft sheep's milk cheese ... you can sub italian fontina. [NT] - GayR - 3:24pm on 08/11/10

It is also made with cow's milk and a combination. Here is a video of Gina DePalma using the [LINK] - GayR - 3:34pm on 08/11/10

DH is out of town - I'm making this for dinner today. Thanks for sharing, Dawn_MO. [NT] - EvaN - 2:33pm on 08/11/10
I love the name! Sounds delicious and summery. [NT] - Joe - 5:32pm on 08/11/10
This is what we call Shakshuka. We like to add hot seasoning to the sauce. It is a breakfast staple - elaine - 7:01pm on 08/11/10

18771. I was gifted with 3 1/2 pounds of mozzarella cheese. Any ideas besides the usual suspects; - Dawn_MO - 12:53pm on 08/11/10 (28)

This roasted vegetable panzanella, at the link, is delish and will use up quite abit of your cheese. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:24pm on 08/11/10
Rec: Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Pat-NoCal - 1:36pm on 08/11/10
Rec: Proscuitto, Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini - Pat-NoCal - 1:37pm on 08/11/10

ooops, sorry about the double post. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:39pm on 08/11/10

Rec: Turkey Polpettone with Radicchio Salad - Pat-NoCal - 1:47pm on 08/11/10
Rec: Baked Ziti with Tomato, Mozzarella and Sausage - Pat-NoCal - 1:51pm on 08/11/10
Rec: Veal (or Ground Turkey) Meat Loaf with Red Bell Pepper and Spinach, with an added layer of mozz - Pat-NoCal - 1:57pm on 08/11/10
Rec: San Juan Casserole, a yummy breakfast casserole - Pat-NoCal - 1:59pm on 08/11/10
Rec: Spaghetti Pie - Pat-NoCal - 2:06pm on 08/11/10

Paula Deen's Baked Spaghetti is similar and also verrry good. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:07pm on 08/11/10

Rec: Spaghetti Squash Boats - Pat-NoCal - 2:08pm on 08/11/10

Zucchini spaghetti boats - colleenmomof2 - 1:23pm on 08/12/10

yum! what do you serve this with---I'm thinking just some garlic bread or maybe grilled chicken. [NT] - AngAk - 6:21pm on 08/12/10

Some pasta and salad although DH is cutting way back on carbs - colleenmomof2 - 3:18pm on 08/16/10

Guess who uses alot of mozzarella? :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:11pm on 08/11/10

Wow, Pat! Thanks so much for all of these great recipes. I - Dawn_MO - 2:16pm on 08/11/10

You're welcome, Dawnie! Enjoy. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:18pm on 08/11/10

Rec: Classic Chicken Parmesan with Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce and Smoked Mozzarella, really good and [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:17pm on 08/11/10
I make a lot of tomato and mozarella salads in the tomato-season. - EvaN - 2:32pm on 08/11/10
Charlie's Baked Potato Cakes are really good too, though I've only made them with fresh - Pat-NoCal - 2:39pm on 08/11/10

And similarly, these Potato Cakes with Mozzarella and Pesto are on my to-try list. I think they'd [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:42pm on 08/11/10

Michael Chiarello's Stuffed Focaccia with pizza dough, eggplant and mozzarella [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:57pm on 08/11/10

oh my! [NT] - AngAk - 7:06pm on 08/11/10

Queso Fundido with Chorizo - Melissa Dallas - 5:21pm on 08/11/10
Conchiglie with Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh herbs and Fresh Mozzarella. You can used regular Mozzarella [LINK] - Joe - 5:40pm on 08/11/10

I remember this lovely recipe. I have a hard time finding smaller shells, but found in Hispanic - AngAk - 7:08pm on 08/11/10

It's nice with feffuccini too. With homemade noodles it's divine. [NT] - Joe - 7:33pm on 08/11/10

Ha! And how about adding some fefa cheese? [NT] - Meryl - 7:37pm on 08/11/10

18772. i have been without a range now since before Easter.... - donatelife - 2:56pm on 08/11/10 (9)

I was in the same situation about 8 months ago! Tips [LINK] - DawnNYS - 3:54pm on 08/11/10

Also this link [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 4:39pm on 08/11/10

thanks Dawn, you are a sweetheart, this helps, but so many choices! [NT] - donatelife - 12:57am on 08/12/10

Tell me about it! ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:45pm on 08/14/10

I need a new range too!!! Oven broke, so I still have the cooktop, but no baking??!? - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:56pm on 08/11/10

duel fuel = gas cooktop and electric oven [NT] - donatelife - 4:44pm on 08/11/10
no homemade pizza?? oh no! [NT] - AngAk - 7:12pm on 08/11/10

yes, homemade pizza, on the grill, i can still knead dough! ; ) [NT] - donatelife - 12:59am on 08/12/10

not sure what "under $4" means, but my co-worker just put in an awesome JennAir dual - AngAk - 10:39pm on 08/13/10

18773. Free J. Lohr wine cookbook - download [NT] [LINK] - Music City Missy - 3:52pm on 08/11/10 (2)

thanks! [NT] - AngAk - 7:14pm on 08/11/10
I'm generally not a Chardonnay fan, but I love J. Lohr's Riverstone! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:26am on 08/12/10

18774. Broiling Pepper Skins Black in Electric Oven - Kendall - 9:09pm on 08/11/10 (2)

I use that method also. Works great. [NT] - Meryl - 9:14pm on 08/11/10
Good to know. Will be doing this tonight as a prep for making salsa. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:34pm on 08/15/10

18775. Looking for ideas for a family reunion potluck... - Richard in Cincy - 10:56pm on 08/11/10 (30)

Yes, you should bite the bullet and make something simple, but delicious - Joe - 11:45pm on 08/11/10

Joe, I know, biting the bullet is the hardest part... - Richard in Cincy - 11:52pm on 08/11/10

But the soul of a potluck dish has to take into consideration the audience I know,. [LINK] - Joe - 4:45am on 08/12/10

absolutely right Joe - the caramel cake would be perfect! [NT] - cheezz - 5:49pm on 08/12/10

Seeing as all of my relatives come from Des Arc, Arkansas, I can sympathize.... - cheezz - 12:38am on 08/12/10
Bite the bullet. Afterall, it is about your dad. Maybe make a great cake, but keep it simpile - Dawn_MO - 12:41am on 08/12/10
my maiden name is Schmidt, 'nough said, and you got me on the .. - donatelife - 1:06am on 08/12/10
Having tasted your Autrian potato salad and saurkraut - judy-mass - 1:27am on 08/12/10

Excuse the typo in the title... [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:31am on 08/12/10

What about a beet salad? Or a terrine or chicken liver pate? [NT] - Traca - 2:15am on 08/12/10
This roasted vegetable meatloaf with mustard mashed potatoes is DIVINE. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:17am on 08/12/10

If you end up making meatloaf, this one will have them swooning in their lederhosen! [NT] - Traca - 2:18am on 08/12/10

Thanks Traca, that really sounds wonderful... - Richard in Cincy - 2:39am on 08/12/10

Awww...fretting over the menu is half the fun, right? :) [NT] - Traca - 3:54am on 08/12/10

Sounds like a lot of food will be there. I would go for dessert. Maybe not only a chocolate cake but - elaine - 4:28am on 08/12/10

or pineapple upsidedown cake for that group. [NT] - AngAk - 4:50am on 08/12/10

How about a really nice tossed salad with a killer dressing? [NT] - Sarah in Charleston - 11:58am on 08/12/10

A "type" of Fattoush salad with pita crisps and lemony dressing - colleenmomof2 - 1:09pm on 08/12/10

I think the sausages and sauerkraut sound perfect for this crowd. Can't go wrong with caramel cake! - MoNJ - 12:39pm on 08/12/10
Cracker Toffee [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:58pm on 08/12/10
No suggestions, but can my dad come? He loves fried this and that. He can bring fried catfish. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:11pm on 08/12/10

And I'll send my mom! She LOVES this kind of food:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:48pm on 08/12/10

and you can invite me.... grew up on all things fried :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:50pm on 08/12/10

A peach pie sounds perfect, or that blackberry cake. Enjoy! [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:17pm on 08/12/10
Peach cobbler would satisfy my Southern relatives. [NT] - Elenor - 7:01pm on 08/12/10

yeah - practically a 'requirement' at a southern potluck! [NT] - cheezz - 7:50pm on 08/12/10

A detour.... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:31am on 08/13/10

This is a better photo... [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 2:02am on 08/13/10

Cool! I've never heard of this place... and sounds like you've got a good food plan worked out! [NT] - cheezz - 3:19am on 08/13/10

oh, to be a fly on the wall in your kitchen! have fun. [NT] - AngAk - 4:40am on 08/13/10

18776. Off topic: A gardening mystery for my gardening friends... - Richard in Cincy - 12:15am on 08/12/10 (6)

The symptoms of root rot from too much water and those of not enough water are the same AND. . . - mistral - 1:36am on 08/12/10

Yes, that is what I feared. I will have to excavate and repot.... - Richard in Cincy - 1:58am on 08/12/10

can you submerge the re-potted geranium pot into the urn? [NT] - AngAk - 4:57am on 08/12/10

Have a friend with a really heavy duty electric drill make a drainage hole in your urn if you don't - Janet in NC - 2:46am on 08/12/10
My pots are a mix of 1/2 compost, 1/2 potting soil - Tess - 5:02pm on 08/12/10
I had planted geraniums under the camilla bush... - munchiegirl - 5:56pm on 09/20/10

18777. Need corkscrew recommendations-the metal tip just broke off my winged one. What a cheap piece of%^ @ [NT] - Meryl - 1:13am on 08/12/10 (24)

Meanwhile, it's been like a full moon all day. Total disaster in every direction. Needed a glass of - Meryl - 1:15am on 08/12/10
Buy a "bartender's key" without the hinge on the lever. They vary--you want a long screw-piece. [LINK] - Traca - 1:52am on 08/12/10

As opposed to a "church key" as they call it around here... - Richard in Cincy - 3:38am on 08/12/10

Things have gotten so cheap that the last two "church keys" I've bought bend without - Melissa Dallas - 2:17pm on 08/12/10

"Puncturing the can top?" I thought we were talking about wine. :) [NT] - Traca - 4:26pm on 08/12/10

Richard mentioned as in NOT a church key. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:27am on 08/13/10

I actually like the hinged ones, but I agree this is the best type, with or without it. [LINK] - Joe - 12:34am on 08/15/10

corkscrew - BonnieinHolland - 3:36am on 08/12/10

Hey Bonnie... - Richard in Cincy - 3:48am on 08/12/10

a good tip for kitchen tips---the frozen patty trick. [NT] - AngAk - 5:07am on 08/12/10

I really love my SCREW-PULL, so easy... [NT] - woody - 1:37pm on 08/12/10

another vote for SCREW-PULL both the usual and travel version [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:33pm on 08/12/10

We have one of these, only it is an old one. It is so easy to use [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:34pm on 08/12/10
Meryl, we have this Zyliss corkscrew and wouldn't give it up for anything!! SO easy to use [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:52pm on 08/12/10

I love the Zyliss because it takes no strength at all - a child could do it - super easy [NT] - cheezz - 7:50pm on 08/12/10

does no one else have the fancy dancy "Rabbit" wine pull? It works really slick-like [LINK] - AngAk - 6:29pm on 08/12/10

Works great, but I've broken two of them (one an expensive Brookstone model) so I hate to recommend. [NT] - MoNJ - 8:31pm on 08/12/10

never broke mine - whinecountry - 10:57pm on 08/12/10

We have a faux rabbit that has been good for more than 10 years. - judy-mass - 1:08am on 08/13/10

Did I mention, I am "strong like bull?" ;) [NT] - MoNJ - 7:28pm on 08/13/10

LOL [NT] - AngAk - 10:35pm on 08/13/10

Thanks, everyone! [NT] - Meryl - 6:29pm on 08/12/10
I like mine - simple but effective! [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 10:13pm on 08/12/10
We were given something similar to this very expensive one as a wedding present [LINK] - Lana in FL - 2:25am on 08/13/10

18778. FRQ - Can I roast a ripe eggplant for Baba Ghanoush - the truth, please - colleenmomof2 - 1:16pm on 08/12/10 (2)

I think it should be fine for what you're doing with it as long as it smells fine. - Melissa Dallas - 2:13pm on 08/12/10

Turned out great! - colleenmomof2 - 3:06pm on 08/16/10

18779. FRC and more - Any tips for Glacier National Park area? - colleenmomof2 - 1:18pm on 08/12/10 (7)

Be sure to drive the Going To Sun Road to the top, and if you're - Pat-NoCal - 3:13pm on 08/12/10

Here's a link with some helpful information. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:15pm on 08/12/10
Thanks so much for your help! We are so looking forward to going! - colleenmomof2 - 3:12pm on 08/16/10

Fingers crossed for great weather! :-) Have a wonderful time. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:33pm on 08/16/10

Isn't that where those escaped cons are thought to be? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:37pm on 08/13/10

aw... free entertainment [NT] - cheezz - 11:22pm on 08/13/10
I'm going to check to see if they've been caught - colleenmomof2 - 3:09pm on 08/16/10

18780. Sending a giant shout out to HeatherHal. Happy Birthday!!!! [NT] - Traca - 4:43pm on 08/12/10 (6)

Happy Birthday Heather! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:51pm on 08/12/10
have a happy day, busy working girl! [NT] - AngAk - 6:32pm on 08/12/10
Yes, yes, have a wonderful day! [NT] - Marianne - 2:09am on 08/13/10

PS We love you! [NT] - Marianne - 2:10am on 08/13/10

Eat what ever you like! Calories don't count on your birthday. Known fact! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:34am on 08/13/10
Here's a belated wish - hope you had a happy day and have a happy year. [NT] - elaine - 4:21am on 08/13/10

18781. EvaN!!!! Question about aborio rice in your spinach risotto recipe... or anyone else?? [LINK] - cheezz - 5:46pm on 08/12/10 (6)

I think the 1 1/2 lbs = 325 grams might be way off. I'll go check my W-S risotto book which has gram [NT] - Curious1 - 6:13pm on 08/12/10

Do you think she meant 1 1/2 cups rice? My book has 1.5 cups=10.5 oz=330 grams listed for a recipe. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:16pm on 08/12/10

I'm guessing she meant cups too, C1. Eva, can you please clarify? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:11pm on 08/20/10

I made it with 1-1/2 cups rice but it was too much... needed much more liquid - cheezz - 9:07pm on 08/20/10

But that's easy to adjust isn't it? Just have extra stock warm and add til it's as loose as you want [NT] - Curious1 - 1:43pm on 08/23/10

Yeah, that's what I did, but it really made a ton of food for just two people :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:28am on 08/24/10

18782. Delivered DD to grad school in Long Island - Lana in FL - 3:00am on 08/13/10 (15)

Lana! I'm so confused... Long Island is in New York and Long Beach is in California.... - cheezz - 3:15am on 08/13/10

I think Long Beach - otherwise it'd be a heck of a commute ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:12pm on 08/13/10

Definitely Long Beach, California. I so enjoyed meeting Lana and her DD, [LINK] - Joe - 2:47am on 08/14/10

Best donuts? Well, that would be Randy's on Manchester at the 405 freeway :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:28am on 08/14/10

Is that the one with the giant donut on the roof? It's been there since I was a kid. - Joe - 1:47am on 08/15/10

YES! That's the place.... still there. [NT] - cheezz - 6:24am on 08/15/10

I've been driving by my whole life--guess I'll have to exit the freeway someday and try it out. [NT] - Joe - 2:39pm on 08/15/10

Get there early and get 'em warm.... apple fritters are yum, and, of course, anything with chocolate [NT] - cheezz - 8:32pm on 08/15/10

Oh, that is right near my daughter's apartment, and I love apple fritters! darn! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:44am on 08/18/10

quite aways from Long Beach actually.... this is near LAX [NT] - cheezz - 12:07am on 08/19/10

There is one on 7th and PCH in Long Beach with a big donut on the roof, but it's not as big as the - Joe - 6:00am on 08/20/10

How fun! I love to hear about FK meetings! Congrats on your DD grad school! [NT] - barb_b - 1:00pm on 08/14/10

There is a Long Beach on Long Island to confuse everyone further. [NT] - elaine - 3:59pm on 08/13/10
Not as confused as I was, obviously, after a long day at pre-school orientation - Lana in FL - 1:45am on 08/14/10

Well, it's always nice to know where you left your daughter.... heehee [NT] - cheezz - 4:29am on 08/14/10

18783. ISO: Wigs - you posted a link to crispy sesame chicken from Epi but they aren't showing it anymore . - elaine - 5:00am on 08/13/10 (6)

Elaine, I found it [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:38pm on 08/13/10

For future reference elaine, wigs has placed it in the "Menu Section" of the forum. [NT] - GayR - 12:45pm on 08/13/10
Thanks so much. This is dinner Fri. night. My kids have all gone into the desert to see the meteors. [NT] - elaine - 3:57pm on 08/13/10

That should be next Fri. night!! [NT] - elaine - 4:33pm on 08/13/10

Sounds Delish - I'll have to give it a try:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:02pm on 08/13/10
elaine, sorry I missed seeing yr req on 8/13, but GayR has pted U in exactly the rt direction.Thx G! [NT] - wigs - 6:57pm on 08/17/10

18784. FRC: Just got a "cupcake filler" set (inspired by Cupcake Wars). - CynUpstateNY - 2:45pm on 08/13/10 (7)

My Mom used to make a cream cheese / mini choc chip mixture. She did not have anything - barb_b - 12:54pm on 08/14/10

That's a great filling. Here's a recipe I used many years ago: Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes [LINK] - Meryl - 8:19pm on 08/14/10

Cyn-here's another to check out(haven't tried this yet) -Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Peanut Butter Filling [LINK] - Meryl - 8:35pm on 08/14/10

Adaptation and photo at creampuffsinvenice: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:37pm on 08/14/10

Looks like link is defunct - use the link above to Food & wine [NT] - Meryl - 8:42pm on 08/14/10

Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:25pm on 08/14/10

a nice thick lemon curd would work well, or a whipped ganache [NT] - AngAk - 6:53am on 08/16/10

18785. ISO Quick advice for baking a blueberry pie... - DawnNYS - 3:08pm on 08/13/10 (3)

It's done when the filling starts bubbling and the crust is golden. Sounds like a good combo! [NT] - cheezz - 3:43pm on 08/13/10

Thanks cheezz. Mmm, it was so good. I let it go 50 minutes, but forgot to add the corn starch so - DawnNYS - 4:05am on 08/14/10

oops! Better than leaving sugar out of an applie pie which I did once as a teenager.... ugh! [NT] - cheezz - 4:30am on 08/14/10

18786. Anyone out there interested in a jam exchange this year? I've been hard at it and here's what's - Steve2 in LA - 9:39pm on 08/13/10 (24)

Is this all? :) :) :) - deb-in-MI - 12:01pm on 08/14/10
Wow! Unfortunately, Jam'n did not go well this year. I think there was too much humidity/heat.Will - barb_b - 12:47pm on 08/14/10

Man, hard times all around I guess. Rats! Looks like it's Christmas gifts for the famiglia then. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:34pm on 08/14/10

I can vouch for Steve's jams - VERY yummy!! (mulberry is my fave) [NT] - cheezz - 6:22am on 08/15/10
Holy cow Steve! 20-plus kinds of jam in your pantry? I'll be right over! [NT] - Traca - 9:42pm on 08/16/10
Marc in Seattle has been a recipient in the past. Ask him about 'em. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:48pm on 08/16/10

Me, too. Each one is an adventure. Jacques needs his "confiture" in the morning and Steve - Joe - 5:21am on 08/18/10

Can't have Jacques go wanting. Best get something in the mail to y'all sometime soon. Figs are - Steve2 in LA - 6:40am on 08/18/10

would you accept some canned smoked salmon as a fair trade?? [NT] - AngAk - 5:16pm on 08/18/10

Ang, if it's not store-bought, absolutely! (We don't have a smoked-salmon tree). PM me? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:28pm on 08/18/10

see my post right elow this one for picture, only imagine it suffed in a can and ready to mail :) [NT] - AngAk - 9:16pm on 08/18/10

post 18787 [NT] - AngAk - 9:17pm on 08/18/10

You're so easy. I just wish most of my friends and all of my family liked me... - Joe - 12:28am on 08/19/10

Pal, we wouldn't know Jacques if it weren't for you. You have no one to blame but yourself. - Steve2 in LA - 2:17am on 08/19/10

HA! I'm starting to feel like I should pay you for the laughs you give me! [NT] - orchid - 2:45am on 08/19/10

Wait....don't get any ideas.... - orchid - 2:54am on 08/19/10

It's a slippery slope..... - Joe - 5:54am on 08/20/10

this makes my head hurt! [NT] - AngAk - 6:03pm on 08/20/10
Who's this "they" you're speaking of? The French? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:30pm on 08/20/10

No, zee French cannot say "zey..." - Joe - 5:58am on 08/21/10

I'm going to very humbly offer up some of my second attempt at some Blueberry/Blackberry/Raspberry - Timid - 4:26pm on 08/18/10

Timid, that sounds great. Any jam that doesn't get eaten will go great in Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars - Steve2 in LA - 8:36pm on 08/18/10

Thanks for the recipe - Here's the Raspberry Squares that I made with Blueberry Jam - Timid - 1:04am on 08/19/10

Yum.This went directly into the "to do" file, didn't stop to pass GO, (didn't collect $200 dollars.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:22am on 08/19/10

18787. smoked salmon---right out of the smoker. mmmmmmm [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk - 10:34pm on 08/13/10 (15)

Oh my goodness. GORGEOUS. I can smell it from here! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:50pm on 08/13/10
Absolutely beautiful. What smoker are you using? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 10:54pm on 08/13/10

it's a Bradley. made in Canada. looks like a little refrigerator and uses wood "biscuits" [NT] - AngAk - 12:05am on 08/14/10

So pretty. I love hot-smoked salmon and every one of those pieces would cost about $8 here. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:18am on 08/14/10
You are killing me!!! Oh man...I want. [NT] - Traca - 2:07am on 08/14/10

Me too! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 3:24pm on 08/16/10

Gorgeous - so glad you shared! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:59am on 08/14/10
I think I can smell it out here in NY! Beautiful! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:31pm on 08/15/10

Smoked salmon spread - AngAk - 7:05am on 08/16/10

Sounds fantastic but I HAVE to add some fresh dill :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:28pm on 08/16/10

that's great too---I add whatever I feel like at the moment. adding some crushed pineapple is also - AngAk - 7:32pm on 08/16/10

OOOO! Pineapple sounds fantastic.! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:19am on 08/17/10

Beautiful Ang!! [NT] - barb_b - 1:48pm on 08/16/10
This is cruel and unusual punishment and I haven't even been bad! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:23pm on 08/16/10

retribution I guess for all the lovely posts about heirloom tomatoes and lovely farmer's markets :) [NT] - AngAk - 7:29pm on 08/16/10

18788. Sandi - another vote here for your delicious Iowa Applesauce Cake in Tried 'n True! [LINK] - cheezz - 11:49pm on 08/13/10 (2)

Glad you enjoyed! Love your cinnamon twist to the maple frosting! - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:04am on 08/15/10

Yup, going in my permanent file! [NT] - cheezz - 6:20am on 08/15/10

18789. Check out this carved vegetable orchestra! [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 1:14pm on 08/14/10 (1)

HA!! What a lot of work.... creative but somehow scary [NT] - cheezz - 6:13pm on 08/14/10

18790. Music City Missy: I made your pancakes this morning. OMG. They are wonderful. I dont even like - Brooksie - 3:50pm on 08/14/10 (3)

As I said, they are THE best I have ever had. I want to play with savory version - Music City Missy - 5:43pm on 08/14/10

Awsome is more like it. [NT] - Brooksie - 9:39pm on 08/14/10

so nice to hear from you brooksie. [NT] - AngAk - 7:08am on 08/16/10

18791. Started a "Fitness Challenge" this week with coworkers - I know why I cannot 'diet' - Music City Missy - 5:52pm on 08/14/10 (29)

I think "fitness gurus" are only required to have a high school diploma... if that [NT] - cheezz - 6:16pm on 08/14/10

I've tried tons of diets and the one that worked best for me was high protein/low carb - cheezz - 6:18pm on 08/14/10
"Fitness Guru's" are not even required to have a business card. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:45am on 08/16/10

Check out... - Richard in Cincy - 7:36pm on 08/14/10

Here are my ideas: [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 10:12pm on 08/14/10

it doesn't need to be difficult at all, and the word diet should be banned as it sets up anybody .. - donatelife - 10:06pm on 08/14/10
I've kept off 90 of the 100 lbs I lost for 4 years. The "secret" is not to diet at all - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:38pm on 08/14/10

I agree with Cathy....it has to be a lifestyle change...not a diet. - KarenNoCA - 11:35pm on 08/14/10
I GAINED 5 lbs. on Weight Watchers.... I'm very carb-intolerant :( [NT] - cheezz - 6:19am on 08/15/10

Missy, Weight Watchers Program is excellent...you will learn food science, loose the weight - KarenNoCA - 12:19am on 08/15/10

I joined Weight Watchers online this spring and lost 12 pounds. I haven't been following it lately - Joe - 2:26pm on 08/15/10

also keeping in mind... you are MALE *g*. Females, esp. over a "certain" age... forget it! [NT] - cheezz - 8:34pm on 08/15/10

Shall we just give up and meet up at Randy's Donuts? [NT] - Joe - 4:00am on 08/16/10

what time? [NT] - AngAk - 7:15am on 08/16/10

Cheezz says to get there early. Can you time your drive down to arrive at dawn so we can have donuts - Joe - 4:29pm on 08/16/10

hahaha---dawn in about a week? [NT] - AngAk - 7:34pm on 08/16/10
he's not kidding Ang... I bet the parking lot is crowded with motorcycles :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:19am on 08/17/10

sounds just lovely---it would take about a week to drive down though :) [NT] - AngAk - 5:37pm on 08/17/10

let me check my retirement countdown calendar . . . [NT] - AngAk - 5:57pm on 08/17/10

ok, so we're donut challenged up here and already looking forward to KrispyKremes in Maui in Feb. - AngAk - 6:01pm on 08/17/10

now see, I've never understood the appeal of Krispy Kremes... as my dad used to say - - cheezz - 7:37pm on 08/17/10

yeah, fluffy glazed donuts are my least favorite treat, easy to pass up, but honestly don't know why - AngAk - 1:44am on 08/18/10

Odd, fluffy glazed donuts are my reason for living. We'll order separately.. And I apologize - Joe - 5:18am on 08/18/10

HA! I'd lost the whole reason for this thread.... sorry Missy! [NT] - cheezz - 12:09am on 08/19/10

maybe this tangent is good for our diets---we're talking about donuts and not eating them(maybe) [NT] - AngAk - 5:03pm on 08/19/10

oh yeah... of course that's what we're doing [mmm...mmmuph... chew... chew] [NT] - cheezz - 3:31am on 08/20/10

I've always followed these general rules: - DawnNYS - 11:09pm on 08/15/10

...and congratulations to those who have done it! Sometimes it's an uphill battle. [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:57pm on 08/15/10
whole grains and water - LOTS of water - are key... it's not an uphill battle... it's perpendicular! [NT] - cheezz - 4:21am on 08/17/10

18792. Needed more 8oz jars for all the raspberries I planned on picking today and found a 12pk at Walmart - Barbara in VA - 9:38pm on 08/14/10 (2)

I use quart & pint canning jars for small canisters so like to pick up a case every once in a while. - Melissa Dallas - 10:44pm on 08/14/10
That is an EXcellent Price! I have never. . . - mistral - 3:20am on 08/15/10

18793. Wonderful website - The Texas Food and Wine Gourmet (some wonderful recipes) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:23am on 08/15/10 (2)

Thanks Gay, a fun site for browsing and the recipes do look good to me. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:18pm on 08/15/10

I agree Curious1, fun to explore! [NT] - GayR - 8:41pm on 08/15/10

18794. Cupcake Lovers - "Cupcake Bouquets," Video [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:50am on 08/15/10 (9)

Good idea and gorgeous.... but how they heck do they keep the frosting from slipping off?! - cheezz - 6:20am on 08/15/10
Fun! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:04pm on 08/15/10
Do you have to make icing with shortening to shape the petals? [NT] - Curious1 - 6:19pm on 08/15/10

No Curious1, the chef at the CIA uses a Buttercream Frosting. [NT] - GayR - 8:48pm on 08/15/10

I forgot to say, having the cupcakes frozen, as suggested in the Video will help with the icing not [LINK] - GayR - 8:52pm on 08/15/10
Thanks so much for the link. I thought butter icing would have been too soft. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:12pm on 08/16/10

It's one thing to have them flat on the plate and another suspended sideways! Pretty tho! [NT] - cheezz - 4:26am on 08/17/10

Cute but wouldn't use shredded paper, ick. Makes me think of getting hair in my mouth! Pluh, [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:52pm on 08/15/10

I thought the same thing!! I would cover the 'works' with kale and go from there. [NT] - cheezz - 4:26am on 08/17/10

18795. Canning Apples and Tomatoes With Friend Who Lost A Canned Apple Pie Recipe - Kendall - 3:43am on 08/15/10 (2)

I have made it before and it was good. It had too much sugar [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 12:41pm on 08/15/10
That looks like good recipe, but like you I'd cut down on the sugar too. [NT] - Kendall - 7:55pm on 08/15/10

18796. Do you think there is any reason that I could not boil my eggs - Dawn_MO - 5:26pm on 08/15/10 (14)

I think it's more a question of timing, Dawn. I ususally turn the heat off the eggs once they come - CynUpstateNY - 5:42pm on 08/15/10
I'v done it in a pinch, and there is no health issue I know of, but I agree with Cyn it might - Joe - 9:23pm on 08/15/10
Why not? Boiling kills bacteria if there are any present, I think, so I'd say sure... [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:08pm on 08/15/10

You could always add the eggs after the potatoes have been cooking for 10 min. or so. I've done it. [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:10pm on 08/15/10

Why would you even want to do that, Dawn? Is there a shortage of burner space on your stove? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:53pm on 08/15/10

Save time and water. Why not utilize one pot . Today what I did was - Dawn_MO - 10:58pm on 08/15/10

It's not a practice I'd be comfortable with, given how dirty eggs are and the - Pat-NoCal - 9:13pm on 08/16/10

I usually make potato salad in mass quantities. . . - mistral - 3:21am on 08/17/10

Sorry, still not on board with the practice! - Pat-NoCal - 3:23am on 08/17/10

Back Atcha, Pat: If the eggs are so dirty. . . - mistral - 9:20pm on 08/17/10

I always boil my eggs with potatoes for potato salad - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:43pm on 08/16/10

maybe it's a midwest thing---we cook them together too---just check on the timing. [NT] - AngAk - 9:33pm on 08/16/10

I ALWAAYS do this. Boiling will kill any bacteria on the eggs. . . - mistral - 5:34pm on 08/16/10
I always boil them together. (NT) [NT] - Debbie in Indiana - 10:53pm on 08/29/10

18797. The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies I've EVER Had! With 1/4 of recipe measurements - Kendall - 8:21pm on 08/15/10 (3)

Thanks! These look easy enough for even me to come up with yummy cookies! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:01pm on 08/16/10
Kendall, these are fabulous cookies. I got the recipe in the early 80's and have - Barbara in VA - 5:02pm on 08/16/10
I'm addicted and so are several of my friends now! MMMM [NT] - Kendall - 2:36am on 08/18/10

18798. Enamel Canning Bather and Glass Top Stoves, Advice Needed - Kendall - 8:25pm on 08/15/10 (4)

I have an enamel canning pot and a glass stove top and use both with no problem., [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:35pm on 08/15/10
Have had no problems using an emamel canner on my glass stovetop. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:49pm on 08/15/10
at one time, glass top stoves were sensitive to long boiling times - daricem - 11:29pm on 08/15/10
Great, Thank You, that's what I figured. [NT] - Kendall - 1:51am on 08/16/10

18799. My Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 10:40pm on 08/15/10 (24)

My weekend six - Dawn_MO - 11:07pm on 08/15/10

Trash, Treasures, and Tastes? ...and Treats? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:54pm on 08/15/10

My Weekend Six - ErininNY - 12:04am on 08/16/10

I love your #1. My chuckle for the day. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:20pm on 08/16/10

Me too! They should not snoop around and ask questions! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:11pm on 08/17/10

Indeed... Ignorance is bliss, if only in terms of quick breads. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:49pm on 08/17/10

You can get a good $20 immersion blender for that hummus :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:39pm on 08/17/10

Cheezz, I'm so cheap that I make it with the $4 potato masher + cackle w/ thrifty glee (priceless). [NT] - ErininNY - 8:47pm on 08/17/10

I'm like you -- I'd go a cheaper way and spend the $$ on books, coffee, or chocolate! [NT] - cheezz - 10:42pm on 08/17/10

Trash, treasures, etc. sounds great for you. You can name dishes to go with the event!! Good luck. [NT] - elaine - 3:14am on 08/16/10

Treasures, Trash and Tunes is the actual name of the event. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 5:31pm on 08/18/10

Congratulations! That's quite an honor. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:18pm on 08/16/10
wow---good for you dawn! [NT] - AngAk - 9:36pm on 08/16/10

#5 is... Wow. (to me, at least). I've known GPS systems to go badly haywire! Here's to real maps. ;) - ErininNY - 11:52pm on 08/15/10
This week I went to AAA to order triptics, and they will only make - PatBastrop - 5:09pm on 08/17/10

can't you still do it at their website? [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 08/17/10

The version that they offer at the website is the same one I received - PatBastrop - 10:11pm on 08/17/10

Dontcha HATE when they change things that work? I wonder whose brilliant idea that was! - cheezz - 10:43pm on 08/17/10

need a spell checker! - PatBastrop - 12:54am on 08/18/10

so true, Dawn! [NT] - PatBastrop - 12:55am on 08/18/10

AAA exists only to collect your yearly dues, IMHO, they no longer have maps or anything else you.... - Janet in NC - 12:05am on 08/20/10

Agree... after YEARS of renewing annually, we stopped a couple years ago... we never - cheezz - 3:32am on 08/20/10

Yes, Pat. But make that $5 at Amazon.com It's a good old-fashioned map though! - DawnNYS - 12:07am on 08/18/10

I am really disappointed to hear that they got rid of their tiptics. I think lil - barb_b - 2:03am on 08/19/10

18800. I am making my first clafoutis tonight. I used the linked recipe [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:44pm on 08/15/10 (22)

Google "clafoutis pronunciation"....lots of results. You can hear it at this link. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 10:46pm on 08/15/10

I just listened to it, Pat. For some reason - Dawn_MO - 10:52pm on 08/15/10

those French accents ... [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:54pm on 08/15/10

"Claw-foo-tee." Yes, it sure is easy. Cherry is the usual fruit. If you have Julia's "Mastering I" - Joe - 11:36pm on 08/15/10

I am a little worried about it. The recipe called for 12 oz pitted fresh cherries, and I used - Dawn_MO - 10:55pm on 08/15/10

Raspberries might have more moisture and it may take longer to cook. I'n anxious to hear - Joe - 11:38pm on 08/15/10

Vanilla Pear Clafoutis T & T - Sylvia - 11:34am on 08/16/10
Raspberry Clafoutis T & T - Sylvia - 11:35am on 08/16/10

Oh, my. This sounds perfect for September. [NT] - Joe - 5:13am on 08/18/10

Oops, I meant the pear one sounds perfect for September. This sounds good right now. [NT] - Joe - 5:22am on 08/18/10

Nectarine and Blueberry Clafouti T & T - Sylvia - 11:36am on 08/16/10

It turned out great. I am not sure if I cooked it too long though. - Dawn_MO - 4:52pm on 08/16/10

Dawn, how did you like the enchiladas with the poblano cream sauce? What did you put in them? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:13pm on 08/16/10

They turned out good. I think the sauce was a little too rich - Dawn_MO - 1:06pm on 08/17/10

Dawn, I think your recipe had more flour than most--the picture looked cake-y. I'm used to custardy, - Joe - 5:34am on 08/17/10

I baked my first clafoutis last week... [LINK] - lizzy - 11:40am on 08/18/10

lovely! [NT] - AngAk - 5:19pm on 08/18/10
Pretty! I've never made one with a top crust on it. [NT] - cheezz - 12:10am on 08/19/10

Yes, beautiful. I don't think it's a top crust though, is it? Just the batter that puffed up? [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:06pm on 08/19/10

well, I thought that's what it should be, but it has a regular cut-out looking design [NT] - cheezz - 4:11pm on 08/19/10

Thanks, everyone! I just arrange the peaches in a... - lizzy - 11:02pm on 08/21/10

Well - I AM impressed! Looks very pretty - congrats!! [NT] - cheezz - 3:58am on 08/22/10

18801. So DD has gone off to college & they are trying to cook in their dorm room - Need some help - Music City Missy - 1:08am on 08/16/10 (21)

Mexican markets have cheap spices, but usually limited to what latinos use. - Melissa Dallas - 1:50am on 08/16/10
Health food stores often have bulk bins for spices, or - Pat-NoCal - 1:55am on 08/16/10

More thoughts about the culinary 'kit'. Think of your what your knife bag contains in culinary - Pat-NoCal - 3:22pm on 08/16/10

A blender. How else will she make margaritas? Sheesh! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:53pm on 08/16/10

That's why the immersion hand blender is on the list. ;-) Though she could easily - Pat-NoCal - 12:03am on 08/17/10

oh, make mine on the rocks, please! [NT] - AngAk - 12:59am on 08/17/10

and I'll have mine [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:30am on 08/17/10

OK...now you guys are just enabling....or is it encouraging...? [NT] - orchid - 1:54am on 08/17/10

and 1 or 2 fosters enchantment ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:16am on 08/17/10

hey--cheers to that lovely lady! looks mighty nice in your neck of the woods. [NT] - AngAk - 5:44pm on 08/17/10

What about something like this travel spice kit, just to get her started, then [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:32pm on 08/16/10

seems like you could find most of your spices at World Market--lucky you! [NT] - AngAk - 6:36am on 08/16/10

World Market also has lots of cool little spice tins... may be able to find something there. - cheezz - 4:34am on 08/17/10

A Forman grill would be great-- panini and grilled meats etc. - MoNJ - 12:22pm on 08/16/10
An idea... If you have some "extra" spices, perhaps you can purchase small - barb_b - 1:40pm on 08/16/10
How about little empty tea tins - you could buy spices at, say, Walmart, and then - DawnNYS - 3:08pm on 08/16/10
what about a large size pill organizer? 28 decent sized compartments but lays flat. [NT] - donatelife - 4:08pm on 08/16/10
Missy definitely check out the "international" section at your grocery... - Barbara in VA - 5:17pm on 08/16/10
A friend of mine does a ton of off-site cooking. He repurposed an art kit. ( Photos. ) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 9:34pm on 08/16/10
Thanks for all the tips - Music City Missy - 3:37am on 08/22/10

instead of foam - how about dishtowels or potholders? [NT] - cheezz - 4:00am on 08/22/10

18802. Rec: Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Portabellas. Scrumptious!! After having these at the [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:27am on 08/16/10 (4)

Those look & sound terrific [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:52am on 08/16/10
Looks yummy! Thanks for posting! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 11:48am on 08/16/10
Oh wow! We had our ports stuffed with TJ's pesto and fresh moz - colleenmomof2 - 3:21pm on 08/16/10
Congratulations Sandy, it looks just as good as it did at the restaurant. Plate's prettier. ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 8:00pm on 08/16/10

18803. Help Needed with Cake Recipe - Sylvia - 11:54am on 08/16/10 (12)

Thanks in advance for any help with this recipe. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:56am on 08/16/10
Sylvia, I don't understand...The cream is just served along side - Melissa Dallas - 12:14pm on 08/16/10

Oy! Melissa, you'll have to forgive me. I am taking a very strong medication for back pain and - Sylvia - 10:26pm on 08/16/10

Awww...We've all been there! Cheers [NT] - orchid - 1:45am on 08/17/10
Gotcha, and definitely been there. At least it is an easy fix! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:29am on 08/17/10

Serve it with vanilla ice cream or without anything. [NT] - elaine - 5:35pm on 08/16/10
I might consider some vanilla yogurt. [NT] - AngAk - 7:43pm on 08/16/10

or a little sour cream mixed with a bit of brown sugar [NT] - cheezz - 4:36am on 08/17/10

Wow! cardamom whipped cream... now why didn't I think of that?! Brilliant [NT] - cheezz - 4:35am on 08/17/10
The cake will be baked today. In my present state who knows how it will turn out. Will report back. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:19pm on 08/17/10

crush up some of those back pain meds in it and no one will care :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:45pm on 08/17/10

The adventure continues. Today I had Ian drive me to the store to buy plums. The plums - Sylvia - 8:34pm on 08/17/10

18804. Ang's Stupidly Simple Choc-covered Cherry Cake question - Anna_X - 5:05pm on 08/16/10 (1)

I think it would be delish---just be careful taking it out of the pans. it might be quite moist - AngAk - 7:41pm on 08/16/10

18805. Deb in MI the Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Tart you posted is wonderful! [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:21pm on 08/16/10 (1)

So glad....its on my list for a blog post next summer! - deb-in-MI - 9:03pm on 08/16/10

18806. Egg Recall, affected brands and descriptions [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:57pm on 08/16/10 (3)

Thanks Pat. I just panicked because sometimes I buy my eggs - FloriSandy - 7:55pm on 08/16/10
well, I finally bought something that's being recalled.... back to the store tomorrow! [NT] - cheezz - 4:42am on 08/17/10

Thanks for the heads-up Pat - I knew about this but had not checked yet. [NT] - cheezz - 4:42am on 08/17/10

18807. Grilled Corn on the Cob from Cook's Country TV. [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:54pm on 08/16/10 (0)

18808. Linguine with Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Pesto [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:05pm on 08/16/10 (3)

Going green never looked so tasty! Thanks for posting Curious [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:22am on 08/17/10
This looks great - is this our Erin? Is it you Erin? [NT] - elaine - 4:24am on 08/17/10

Nope, that's not me. :) Cute blog, though! [NT] - ErininNY - 8:44pm on 08/17/10

18809. I really like the Feta Turkey Burgers from our local - Melissa Dallas - 12:54am on 08/17/10 (3)

Except pork is the hardest meat for humans to digest. I have a friend - Kendall - 1:40am on 08/17/10

What is a natural doctor? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:28am on 08/17/10

OH, Melissa, I'm so sorry, I forgot about this post - Kendall - 4:01am on 09/01/10

18810. I hadn't seen this before. Julia goes on David Letterman. Brilliant! [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 1:40am on 08/17/10 (12)

Made my morning! Thanks for posting. What a great lady. [NT] - elaine - 4:33am on 08/17/10
Love it! I hadn't seen it either. A real classic. [NT] - rhoward2va - 12:13pm on 08/17/10
loved it! great way to start the day. [NT] - AngAk - 5:56pm on 08/17/10
He used to have a lot of cooking demo's on his show. I watched him... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:53pm on 08/17/10

whew! I got tired just listening to that lady TALK! Wish I knew what vitamins she takes *g* [NT] - cheezz - 11:00pm on 08/17/10

I had never seen this either. What a treat. She always had such complete control, ironically - Joe - 5:10am on 08/18/10

LOL!!! Terrific! Thanks orchid :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:23am on 08/18/10

You're welcome everyone. So much fun to watch her take control of the - orchid - 2:17pm on 08/18/10

Hilarious!!! Fun way to start my day.... [NT] - lizzy - 11:30am on 08/18/10
What a great way to start my day, laughing so hard that Bub had to come over and - Dawn_MO - 12:55pm on 08/18/10
Very, very fun. She is a gem, isn't she? What poise! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:28pm on 08/18/10
PRICELESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Orchid! [NT] - Kendall - 1:32am on 09/02/10

18811. When you make herb vinegar (I have tarragon steeping) how long do you let it sit? - CynUpstateNY - 3:27pm on 08/17/10 (2)

I usually just let it cool completely, then strain through fine cheesecloth. [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:05pm on 08/17/10

Thanks, Pat! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:59pm on 08/17/10

18812. REC: Mushroom madness - elaine - 6:11pm on 08/17/10 (1)

This sounds delicious! Thanks for posting. [NT] - wigs - 7:54pm on 08/17/10

18813. My annual dessert buffet was 8/13. Will list sweets I fixed in order of disappearance. [NT] - wigs - 8:17pm on 08/17/10 (52)

REC: Chocolate Raspberry Almond Torte--been making this since it first was published in Gourmet mag [LINK] - wigs - 8:22pm on 08/17/10

question.... could you skip the first step and just use almond butter from a jar? [NT] - cheezz - 10:47pm on 08/17/10

I'd certainly think that would wrk fine. I didn't even kinow they made jarred almond butter. Ah, - wigs - 10:49am on 08/18/10

Couldn't live somewhere without Trader Joes! Thanks for the future invite wigs :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:11am on 08/19/10

REC: Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake from CHEESECAKE EXTRAORDINAIRE by Mary Crownover [LINK] - wigs - 8:26pm on 08/17/10

about the creamed cookies - are they oreo's? I don't remember another such cookie here. Will look . [NT] - elaine - 3:09am on 08/18/10

Hi, Elaine. I use Keebler cookies. They used to make an all-fudge one with chocolate cookies & a - wigs - 10:42am on 08/18/10

REC: Strawberry Cream Pie posted by Meryl, but since I made a double REC & put it in a 9" spring- [LINK] - wigs - 8:30pm on 08/17/10
REC: CI's BEST BLUEBERRY PIE WITH FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH as posted by deb-in-MI [LINK] - wigs - 8:46pm on 08/17/10
REC: Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake - wigs - 9:00pm on 08/17/10
WOW - what a delicious celebration! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:01pm on 08/17/10

Thx, deb! I got lots of compliments. There were 150 guests so I was into intensive baking last week [NT] - wigs - 9:21pm on 08/17/10

REC: Coconut Cream Pie with Chocolate-Painted Crust posted by charlie--Outstanding! [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 9:02pm on 08/17/10

oh YEAH! I do this with any cream pie... try it with the strawberry cream pie! [NT] - cheezz - 10:53pm on 08/17/10

What a great idea, cheezz! I'll remember to try this chocolate crust painting more often. [NT] - wigs - 5:29pm on 08/18/10

Made 2 Fresh Blueberry and Lemon Cream Tarts -- finally tasted this myself. YUM! [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 9:04pm on 08/17/10
REC: Black Forest Cake [LINK] - wigs - 9:16pm on 08/17/10
REC: Maple Pecan Chiffon Cake [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 9:18pm on 08/17/10

I just realized I've been using a differnt frosting than what is printed in the Chiffon Cake REC. I - wigs - 5:27pm on 08/18/10
Browned Butter Icing that I use for Maple Pecan Chiffon Cake - wigs - 2:08pm on 08/19/10

I LOVE browned butter!! What a difference it makes, huh? [NT] - cheezz - 4:09pm on 08/19/10

REC: Tropical Rum Trifle from Southern Living--I made 2 of these. Guests ate 1-1/2 [LINK] - wigs - 9:20pm on 08/17/10

REC: Coconut-Cream Cheese Pound Cake from Southern Living [LINK] - wigs - 9:24pm on 08/17/10

Thx 4 all the help frm posters at this site; I made & served very good RECs frm U. Guests loved all! [NT] - wigs - 9:28pm on 08/17/10

are you kidding me?!! only a nasty person ;.) would post all of this, going to slip on fat pants [NT] - donatelife - 1:12am on 08/18/10

donatelife,I've said this B4 but it bears repeating-I was born, not w/ just a sweet tooth, but with - wigs - 6:28pm on 08/18/10

I think my invite was lost in the mail.... next year??! [NT] - cheezz - 10:44pm on 08/17/10
OMG! I gained 5 pounds just reading your list!!!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:12pm on 08/17/10
TIN HAT, TIN HAT, TIN HAT! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:18am on 08/18/10

LOL! [NT] - Curious1 - 1:05am on 08/18/10
I'll accept that hat, but my DH suggests I wear a dunce hat for taking on something this big! [NT] - wigs - 4:57pm on 08/18/10

What a fabulous assortment. I want them all!! [NT] - elaine - 3:19am on 08/18/10
How far in advance did you start baking? This must have taken a lot of planning. [NT] - elaine - 3:20am on 08/18/10

Once I saw that the trifle rec called 4 a purchased frozen pound cake, I decided I could make & - wigs - 4:21pm on 08/18/10

I am truly speechless. I thought I was organized when I have lots of guests but you are the queen!.. - elaine - 3:03am on 08/19/10
Your "plan of attack" and prep is exactly what I do.... but for 25 not 150!!! - cheezz - 4:14am on 08/19/10

cheezz, when I first began catering and received a request 2 fix brunch for 75 people, I was most - wigs - 2:59pm on 08/19/10

I guess it's like watching kids... 6 are hardly more trouble than 3 :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:08pm on 08/19/10

What is WoW spelled backwards ???? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:14pm on 08/19/10

Wigs, do you have photos of this extravaganza? I'd love to look at them for dessert tonight. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:56pm on 08/18/10

ErininNY, I did pack and take my camera but became so involved cutting, plating & garnishing - wigs - 4:29pm on 08/18/10

Thanks, but don't worry, wigs; I don't want to create work for you. Glad to have recipes you posted! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:52am on 08/19/10

Yes, I'd love to see photos. Fantastic job!! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 4:31pm on 08/18/10

Wigs, What a wonderful assortment!! You must have LIVED in your kitchen for a week! Nicely Done. - barb_b - 3:21pm on 08/18/10

Luckily, I didn't have to wash the individual dishes the desserts were served on, but all the baking - wigs - 4:43pm on 08/18/10
This was the annual dinner-dance fund raiser for the local new Senior Center facility currently - wigs - 4:53pm on 08/18/10

OMG! This is amazing! Thanks for all the great recipes too. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:29pm on 08/18/10

Ditto that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:49pm on 08/18/10

And thx 2 YOU 4 that blueberry pie recipe!The vodka sure generated a lot of discussion w/ guests. I - wigs - 6:16pm on 08/18/10

ATTENTION! I just added some info to the trifle posting above. Forgot I'd tweaked the - wigs - 6:19pm on 08/18/10
PS: Per my calculations there were about 200 portions--in case anyone has a need to duplicate! [NT] - wigs - 7:02pm on 08/18/10
FYI--I just put links to all of the above recipes in the Menu section as requested. [NT] - wigs - 1:36pm on 08/20/10

18814. Last call for cookbooks to trade at the Larder Barter. Otherwise, I'll donate them locally. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:22am on 08/18/10 (0)

18815. I can't wait to try this. REC: Everything No Knead Bread [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 1:06pm on 08/18/10 (3)

Dawn, Thanks for posting. Are you still making the overnight 5 minute bread? It has been on my [LINK] - barb_b - 4:05pm on 08/18/10

Not lately, but when school starts, I will probably start baking it in the morning again. - Dawn_MO - 7:34pm on 08/18/10

her pictures are great. I stumbled on this blog with the lemon blueberry marble cake. I spent half - AngAk - 5:27pm on 08/18/10

18816. Totally NFRC: In need of a new GPS and I've been researching for over an hour. - CynUpstateNY - 5:28pm on 08/18/10 (15)

We have the Garmin nuvi. (?) We are having challenges keeping the battery last. Not sure if it - barb_b - 5:43pm on 08/18/10
I have the Garmin Nuvi 765T and love it!! Not sure what the battery issue is since... - Michael in Sarasota - 11:28pm on 08/18/10

Michael, I will need to have my car checked. (Or the Garmin) For some reason, it kept having the - barb_b - 1:39am on 08/19/10

Barb, it's called Voice Studio. When you turn off the car... [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:07am on 08/19/10
Reminds me of reading not to program your address in as home, because if your car is stolen, they - Curious1 - 5:25pm on 08/19/10

I heard this too, but then I thought, I'm required to keep my registration - Michael in Sarasota - 6:30pm on 08/19/10

Ha, dh told me the same thing. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:44pm on 08/19/10

You know what the say about great minds... [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:17pm on 08/19/10

Thanks, I just ordered it. I'm sure I'll be using voice studio, also ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:07am on 08/19/10
My nuvi is 2+ years old. Should I pay for an upgrade on maps or get a new one? [NT] - Janet in NC - 11:20pm on 08/19/10

Depends on the features your nuvi has. If it doesn't have the turn directional or - Michael in Sarasota - 11:44pm on 08/19/10

I'm not sure what you mean. "She" says "in 1/3 mile turn left on Main Street", which makes me happy - Janet in NC - 1:15am on 08/20/10

On the newer ones there is an icon in the upper left corner that indicates which lane you need to be - Michael in Sarasota - 1:46am on 08/20/10

LOVE your tag line, Michael! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:27pm on 08/20/10

Me too, it always makes me smile. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:09pm on 08/20/10

18817. Re: 18811 tarragon vinegar. Most of the recipes I've seen making tarragon vinegar - Elenor - 6:57pm on 08/18/10 (1)

I don't measure, Elenor. I bring white wine vinegar almost to a boil, bruise a cup or - CynUpstateNY - 8:05am on 08/19/10

18818. Fans of Alice Medrich may be interested to know she started a blog today. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:52pm on 08/18/10 (2)

Thanks, Pat!!! I've bookmarked it! [NT] - Meryl - 8:59pm on 08/18/10
Me, too! Thanks! [NT] - lizzy - 12:10am on 08/22/10

18819. What are your favorite tomato recipes? Here are two of mine: [NT] - Meryl - 9:23pm on 08/18/10 (26)

Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes [LINK] - Meryl - 9:24pm on 08/18/10

Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Gorgonzola [LINK] - Meryl - 9:24pm on 08/18/10

blushing to admit this, but my absolute favorite summer tomato dish - donatelife - 10:36pm on 08/18/10

You just described MYabsolute favorite sandwich too! Good thick white bread slices but I use the - PatBastrop - 10:51pm on 08/18/10
No need to blush! My favorite of all time is - FloriSandy - 1:13am on 08/19/10

My two are just sliced tomatoes topped with cottage cheese sprinkled with Lawry's seasoned salt and - Melissa Dallas - 1:22am on 08/19/10

REC: Fresh Tomato Pasta and Cream Sauce - mistral - 11:42pm on 08/18/10
Creamy Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta - Curious1 - 12:53am on 08/19/10

I think you meant rondel [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:59am on 08/19/10

No, I used Boursin, but thanks for the tip. The reason Boursin is written like that is in order to - Curious1 - 4:54pm on 08/19/10

gosh that sounds good---never thought to use boursin as a pasta sauce. [NT] - AngAk - 5:10pm on 08/19/10
Me either. But I'm loving it! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:14pm on 08/19/10

Rec: Bacon Tomato Salad posted by Gay [LINK] - barb_b - 1:17am on 08/19/10

Rec: Gazpacho Salad posted by Cathy Z. Beautiful presentation and wonderful make ahead dish [LINK] - barb_b - 1:20am on 08/19/10

A Julia Child recipe- it is wonderful. Fussy to make but worth it [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:53am on 08/19/10

Roasted Tomato Soup - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:58am on 08/19/10
Simple favorite - sliced tomato, mozzarella and basil! My granddaughter loves mozzarella but ..... - elaine - 3:11am on 08/19/10

I bet she'd like the caprese skewers - finger food is always fun, and 3 ingredients! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:18am on 08/19/10

That is exactly how I serve them - this mozeralla looks a bit yellow - like the harder kind. I use.. - elaine - 1:11pm on 08/19/10

Cherry tomato salad - elaine - 3:13am on 08/19/10
Just a thick slice of beefsteak tomato, mayo, s & p on still-warm toast is Heaven to me [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:47am on 08/19/10
Just a thick slice of beefsteak tomato, mayo, s & p on still-warm toast is Heaven to me [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:48am on 08/19/10
Great piece on NPR on Mon. w/ tomato recipes from Frankies Spuntino rest. >> [LINK] - ErininNY - 3:51pm on 08/19/10
And I'm reminded of this broiled tomato and cheddar cheese sandwich. - Curious1 - 5:01pm on 08/19/10
Cherry Tomato, Bacon and Basil Salad ....... So simple yet oh so yummy. - Sylvia - 10:30pm on 08/19/10
Cut up very ripe tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, bit of garlic and oregano mixed with Italian - aajay - 2:58pm on 08/20/10

18820. I am so excited! Central Market is having it's Hatch Chile Pepper festival starting today! - PatBastrop - 10:55pm on 08/18/10 (14)

Sounds like fun Pat. Make sure you post some of your favorite recipes here [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:52am on 08/19/10
I made sauteed chicken, onions, hatch chiles topped with melted jack tonight [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:54am on 08/19/10
Grilled hatch burgers tonight -- slathered the bun with hatch poblano pesto, and topped the burger - PatBastrop - 2:55am on 08/20/10

Does the hatch chile really taste different from other chiles? Is it hot? [NT] - cheezz - 3:35am on 08/20/10

I just love this picture... you'd think they could take one WITHOUT the dog peeing *g* [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:36am on 08/20/10
It has a distinctive flavor -- they vary from mild to hot. [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:22pm on 08/20/10

If they vary, how do you know how much to use?? [NT] - cheezz - 3:32am on 08/21/10

I lick them, of course! :>} [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:52pm on 08/21/10

Yup, you must be a REAL Texas gal for sure :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:01am on 08/22/10

Ya-haw! [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:37am on 08/22/10

The burger sounds great. Did you make the hatch poblano pesto, Pat? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:49pm on 08/20/10

No, it was Central Market's prep. And so good. I hope I can deconstruct it! - PatBastrop - 2:24pm on 08/20/10

The hatch cheese-chile scones have roasted cumin seeds in them -- flaky and delicious. [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:26pm on 08/20/10

Mmmm, wish I had one of these for breakfast right now. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:35pm on 08/20/10

18821. I got news for Gordon Ramsay! - Melissa Dallas - 1:59am on 08/19/10 (10)

Celery? Now that's just stupid but tomatoes...iffy? OK, I was born and raised - orchid - 2:31am on 08/19/10

Oh, and we had Chicken in Poblano Cream Sauce for dinner again tonight. Delicious! [NT] - orchid - 2:35am on 08/19/10

I've been thinking about making it, but using some roasted hatch chiles I have - Melissa Dallas - 1:33pm on 08/19/10

I don't use a recipe when I make chili. Just brown meat and onions and garlic, then - Melissa Dallas - 1:31pm on 08/19/10

that's what I was thinking! [NT] - PatBastrop - 3:50am on 08/19/10
No tomato?! At the risk of riling a Texas girl... could you share your recipe? TIA [NT] - cheezz - 4:20am on 08/19/10
But that was one delicious looking pot of chili. I'm thinking there must have been a lot - Curious1 - 3:00pm on 08/19/10

Oh, I don't like him either. I always thought he was kinda aloof on Lydia's show - Melissa Dallas - 3:14pm on 08/19/10

Just went to the site looking for chili recipe and found this thread. We're not alone! [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:22pm on 08/19/10

Some of those are really hilarious. Definitely not alone. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:54pm on 08/19/10

18822. REC: Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:33am on 08/19/10 (0)

18823. NFRQ... How do you follow a blog? I am not techie and would love to learn - barb_b - 2:07pm on 08/19/10 (4)

Hi Barb - I don't know about all but the way some work - deb-in-MI - 2:26pm on 08/19/10
Barb, I use Google Reader. If there's not a direct link to that on the blog, I copy [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:18pm on 08/19/10

Deb and C1, thanks so much! I have been having fun this pm. 2 ? Do we have a link/thread for our - barb_b - 7:28pm on 08/19/10

you can open the blog entry in your reader, then click on the title to go to the actual blog with [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:58pm on 08/19/10

18824. REC I thought this recipe was worth posting (again?) - I call if Loupy's Thunderbold Potato SALAD - DawnNYS - 3:51pm on 08/19/10 (2)

"ThunderbolT"! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:56pm on 08/19/10
I love this dish, it's so delicious!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 2:49pm on 08/21/10

18825. FRC: Anyone been to a Fresh & Easy store? They are opening in the Bay Area [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:17pm on 08/19/10 (1)

We have them here. They are owned by a British company, I believe. - Michael in Phoenix - 8:16pm on 08/19/10

18826. ISO Warm red cabbage side dish. I used the Search here, but most of the - DawnNYS - 6:29pm on 08/19/10 (5)

Rec: Red Cabbage with Raspberries, Onions and Apples from Epi. I have made this a few times. [LINK] - barb_b - 7:22pm on 08/19/10
Here are some braised red cabbage and sweet and sour from my files. Unfortunately, I can't remember - Curious1 - 9:30pm on 08/19/10
Try Steve2inLA's recipe - Anna_X - 4:40am on 08/20/10

Thanks everyone. I love the idea of the brown sugar... I also wondered how - DawnNYS - 1:40pm on 08/20/10

Here's another for you to look at... [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 5:13pm on 08/24/10

18827. Can anyone give me some guidlines on complying with the User Agreement? I have a friend who is a - Marianne - 7:22pm on 08/19/10 (6)

Oops, "guidelines". [NT] - Marianne - 7:28pm on 08/19/10
Hi Marianne, this is from the User Agreement: "Do not post links to your site or to a friend - Meryl - 7:58pm on 08/19/10
send me the link - whinecountry - 2:09am on 08/20/10

That would be GREAT! I'd love to see others from this board post their website links there - cheezz - 3:40am on 08/20/10

Thanks to all, I will reply just as soon as I have some time. I'm swamped with another job just now [NT] - Marianne - 1:21am on 08/22/10
Marianne, My friend studying to be a Naturopathic Dr. is doing the same exact thing. - Kendall - 11:42pm on 09/03/10

18828. Cuisinart brick oven toaster oven at Tuesday Morning..... - Janet in NC - 11:54pm on 08/19/10 (6)

Sounds good Janet. Is it the Model 100 or 200? Model 100 is [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:50am on 08/20/10

Sorry Pat, I started at the bottom and didn't see you gave the same link. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:09am on 08/20/10

Great minds think alike. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:53pm on 08/20/10

It is a Model 200 [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:17am on 08/20/10

Yes, they have that at the store by me, also. Check out the reviews on line before making a decision [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:08am on 08/20/10

I will double check before I pick it up but I believe it is a 200 not a 100 [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:19am on 08/20/10

18829. Beautiful Hatch chiles from New Mexico are 99 cents per pound at Lucky's. Now what to do with them? - Pat-NoCal - 12:33am on 08/20/10 (27)

No T&T's, but these all sound excellent: [NT] - Meryl - 12:51am on 08/20/10

Roasted Chili and Portabello Quesadillas [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:51am on 08/20/10

Hatch Chile Stuffed Chicken [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:51am on 08/20/10

Chuy's Hatch Green Chile Salsa [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:52am on 08/20/10

Green Chili Burgers [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:52am on 08/20/10
Wow! I saw the HALF POUND of serranos, but then saw they were seeded - Melissa Dallas - 2:48am on 08/20/10

LOL!! I call it "turning into - FloriSandy - 2:58am on 08/20/10
STILL!!!! Half a pound would send me right into hot flash hell! [NT] - cheezz - 3:42am on 08/20/10

move over and let me sit next to you! [NT] - AngAk - 6:09pm on 08/20/10

omg - LOL!! You one very-very sick puppy Ang! [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:41am on 08/21/10

Me too. I LOVE hot stuff, but that gave even me pause. - Melissa Dallas - 11:17pm on 08/20/10

Green Chile, this is like a soup - Cindy - 12:57am on 08/20/10

sounds really good! [NT] - AngAk - 6:11pm on 08/20/10

And buy extra, after you've roasted them (we use the grill), you can - Curious1 - 12:01pm on 08/20/10

I don't peel them before freezing. I think the smoky flavor diminishes. They peel so easily when - PatBastrop - 2:28pm on 08/20/10

Just discovered alot of hatch recipes on the Central Market site...perhaps you've seen them? [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:11pm on 08/20/10

They also publish a cookbook. Every season they have a contest of "untested and unedited" recipes! [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:38pm on 08/20/10

I saw that online, Pat. Have you made anything from it? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:27pm on 08/21/10

I have, Pat. I'll look them up and post! [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:50pm on 08/21/10

Thanks alot, ladies. Also found recipes here in archives, and a few online. I'm set. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:50pm on 08/20/10

orchid's chile rellenos casserole [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:16pm on 08/20/10

Stuff with cheese, wrap with bacon & grill or broil. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:18pm on 08/20/10
I like putting a Tbl in my scrambled eggs! Plus there's posole, yum... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 2:47pm on 08/21/10

The farmer's market in SFe has a vendor who makes croissants with Jack and Hatch chiles, - Heather_in_SF - 2:53pm on 08/21/10
Even more good ideas. Thank you, Ang, Melissa and Heather. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:28pm on 08/21/10

Just picked up a bunch at Harris Teeter for $0.79/pound Can't wait to play [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:57am on 08/22/10
Rec: Mashed Potato Stuffed Peppers - Pat-NoCal - 4:15pm on 08/25/10

18830. ISO would like to send my son a smoker over to England - carol whidbey Is - 5:10pm on 08/20/10 (2)

Do a Google search for "meat smoker england". It will list sites to purchase in England. - Michael in Sarasota - 8:06pm on 08/20/10

I have a Bradley smoker and it's very nice. ours is made in Canada, but makes sense that the UK - AngAk - 8:49pm on 08/20/10

18831. Gay, this Blueberry Pound Cake was superb! [LINK] - AngAk - 6:20pm on 08/20/10 (3)

AngAK, So glad that you enjoyed the recipe...it is one of my favorites and make it often. Thanks - GayR - 7:34pm on 08/20/10

It sounds delicious! [NT] - Meryl - 10:57pm on 08/20/10

Here is the link to the Blueberry Farm whose recipes were featured in Better Homes & Gardens < [LINK] - GayR - 11:05pm on 08/20/10

18832. Removing cooking stains from clothes. - KarenNoCA - 11:40pm on 08/20/10 (14)

I've been using Oxyclean and also Dawn dish detergent. [NT] - AngAk - 12:55am on 08/21/10

Ditto for me Ang... Dawn is made to cut grease and Oxyclean gets the rest out [NT] - cheezz - 3:33am on 08/21/10

Oh, and shampoo works too [NT] - cheezz - 7:59pm on 08/21/10

For grease, aerosol Shout. My dad taught auto mechanics - Melissa Dallas - 1:35am on 08/21/10
I have great luck with Shout gel, a little hard to find here. Mostly the stores feature..... - Janet in NC - 1:38am on 08/21/10
I have a bunch of old T's that I save for cooking. I put one on and don't care what happens. [NT] - elaine - 5:16am on 08/21/10

LOL, that is what I wear around the house too, when I know I am not going anywhere - KarenNoCA - 6:06pm on 08/21/10

I found the Shout Gel in Raley's today, a local supermarket in our area - KarenNoCA - 6:08pm on 08/21/10

I found the Shout Gel today and used it on cotton T-shirt that I got stains on yesterday - KarenNoCA - 11:53pm on 08/21/10

Yes, LOL---and I pray that the guests don't arrive too early! [NT] - AngAk - 5:34pm on 08/23/10

I bought something called "Greased Lightening" at the dollar store that has taken - CynUpstateNY - 9:24am on 08/21/10

Which dollar store, Cyn? [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:46am on 08/22/10

Yankee, Dawn [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:54am on 08/22/10

I use an automotive product, it is - Judy-KY - 7:07pm on 08/22/10

18833. To check out: Smoked Chocolate and Tequila Ice Cream - Oh Traca...... [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:47am on 08/21/10 (3)

I have first dibs!! - Don't mind if I [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:34am on 08/21/10

.. went for the wrong dessert? Scratch this post. I took the wrong dessert. It's all yours Traca! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:46am on 08/21/10

I saw that too yesterday and thought it sounded heavenly [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:55am on 08/22/10

18834. Another to check out: Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 2:07am on 08/21/10 (15)

I have first dibs!! Don't mind if I [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:43am on 08/21/10

All right, you're on! But, you have to send some to me! [NT] - Meryl - 3:56am on 08/21/10

Check your eatmail!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:01am on 08/21/10

Hahahaha! Good one! [NT] - Meryl - 4:04am on 08/21/10

Thanks Meryl, I got a kick [LINK] - FloriSandy - 4:07am on 08/21/10

Love it! Love it! Daffy is one of my favorite characters. I miss those Looney Tune cartoons- can't - Meryl - 4:17am on 08/21/10

Tell me about it! I can't even recover my theme song anymore! [LINK] - FloriSandy - 4:49am on 08/21/10

Well glory be! I found a wav. Not quite the same but here goes... [LINK] - FloriSandy - 5:04am on 08/21/10

Great!!! [NT] - Meryl - 11:06pm on 08/21/10

Yeah, I loved Foghorn Leghorn! And what about Snagglepuss: "Exit Stage Left!" and Tweety Bird and - Meryl - 11:10pm on 08/21/10

Yes! And Taz too. Modern cartoons are wimpy. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:58am on 08/22/10

I have to disagree, not all of the cartoons today are bad. - Dawn_MO - 1:14pm on 08/23/10

I am SO making these! Thanks, Merly [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:01pm on 08/21/10

Me too, me too! I even bought the expresso powder this morning... - Barbara in VA - 2:38pm on 08/21/10

Deb and Barbara, you're very welcome. I'll expect some in the mail from both of you! [NT] - Meryl - 11:07pm on 08/21/10

18835. ? If I use all flour in this recipe instead of half corn meal... - DawnNYS - 2:55pm on 08/21/10 (6)

I suppose it will turn out kind of like a quick bread. Should be edible. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:46pm on 08/21/10
Because the cornmeal has a much denser grain, an equal amount of flour might make a very dense and - Steve2 in LA - 7:06pm on 08/21/10
Dawn, I am going to tease you. Only a yankee would ask if cornbread will work without the cornmeal. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:20pm on 08/21/10

Yeah yeah, I'm a yankee through and through. It started out as fritter batter, and - DawnNYS - 10:55pm on 08/21/10

Ain't serendipity grand? Just love it when things like that turn out. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:58pm on 08/21/10
Moyn would be proud of you!! [NT] - AngAk - 5:40pm on 08/23/10

18836. REC: Curried Banana Flower Side Dish - Richard in Cincy - 7:06pm on 08/21/10 (2)

I think you win for most unusual... and hardest to find... ingredient :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:01pm on 08/21/10

I made this last night for dinner. It's a fun recipe! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 9:39pm on 08/21/10

18837. I saw these beautiful tomatoes at the farmers market this morning and just had to buy them... - Barbara in VA - 9:19pm on 08/21/10 (9)

They sound delicious. Check out this info: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:14pm on 08/21/10
Two great recipes: [NT] - Meryl - 11:14pm on 08/21/10

Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes [LINK] - Meryl - 11:15pm on 08/21/10

Roasted Tomaotes with Garlic and Gorgonzola (and/or Parmesan) [LINK] - Meryl - 11:16pm on 08/21/10

These look great! I love that combo. Thanks! [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:08pm on 08/22/10
These look great! I love that combo. Thanks! [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:08pm on 08/22/10

You're welcome! You're welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 8:18pm on 08/22/10

LOL! LOL! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:21pm on 08/22/10

I would make a raw tomato sauce with them, and mix into pasta! [NT] - Meryl - 11:19pm on 08/21/10

18838. RE: Almond-stuffed Peaches. This was dessert 2 nights in a row--for a cooking class on Thursday - Joe - 10:47pm on 08/21/10 (3)

Sounds lovely and probably looks elegant too. [NT] - elaine - 4:00am on 08/22/10

Actually, it needed a mint leaf and maybe a few berries. Like many older recipes, - Joe - 4:25am on 08/23/10

Sounds really good! Also good to know their peaches are good right now. [NT] - cheezz - 4:07am on 08/22/10

18839. FRC: Heat by Bill Buford - elaine - 11:02am on 08/22/10 (3)

I read it a year or two ago. While I thought it was kind of interesting, it seemed like a thinly - Steve2 in LA - 5:34am on 08/23/10

I am just enjoying the food descriptions and especially Italy. I get there about 2-3x a year and try - elaine - 5:39pm on 08/23/10

I just finished the audio version. Very good. If you like Heat, you may like Knives at Dawn. Lots of - Traca - 11:07pm on 08/23/10

18840. Raves for Pat's meatloaf [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 11:57am on 08/22/10 (12)

Awesome, Richard. I'm so happy you liked it. Tell me - Pat-NoCal - 1:55pm on 08/22/10

German Soup Noodles - Richard in Cincy - 3:47pm on 08/22/10

Just loving the thought of fine egg noodles tossed with fresh basil pesto. - Pat-NoCal - 2:06am on 08/23/10

Me too Barb, I live for the day I have enough basil in the garden... - Richard in Cincy - 3:24pm on 08/23/10

These are used in Hungarian Clear Soup. I buy them; but Dh's grandma used to make them. Fun Family - barb_b - 12:54pm on 08/23/10

The mocha pudding cake sounds interesting. Do you have a recipe you'd like to share? [NT] - Elenor - 4:30pm on 08/22/10

REC: Chocolate-Mocha Self Saucing Pudding Cake - Richard in Cincy - 6:29pm on 08/22/10

Thanks, Richards. [NT] - Elenor - 6:35pm on 08/22/10

I mean Richard. [NT] - Elenor - 6:37pm on 08/22/10

These are soooo simple and everyone is impressed by them. My mom called it - CynUpstateNY - 11:21am on 08/23/10

thanks for the menu and wine suggestion. I find this always helpful. [NT] - AngAk - 5:53pm on 08/23/10
Richard, can we talk about that mocha self-saucing pudding cake? - Pat-NoCal - 5:59pm on 05/24/18

18841. Hope this is OK to post.... [LINK] - lizzy - 12:16pm on 08/22/10 (2)

Lizzy, I 'followed' and linked to 'Facebook'... after I posted on your blog, it says to choose - cheezz - 11:02pm on 08/22/10

Thanks so much, Cheezz!!!! - lizzy - 10:09am on 08/23/10

18842. If you make jam, be sure to get in on Steve2 in LA's Swap! - Timid - 3:52pm on 08/22/10 (1)

Sorry about the double post here, but his jam really is that good!! [NT] - Timid - 3:57pm on 08/22/10

18843. If you make jam, be sure to get in on Steve2 in LA's Swap! (See post #18786) - Timid - 3:55pm on 08/22/10 (3)

Thanks TImid. Just a mess of fruit & sugar but it's the labels make it taste better. At least IMHO. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:28pm on 08/22/10

I can vouch for the cute, creative labels (and the yumminess of the jams) *g* [NT] - cheezz - 11:06pm on 08/22/10

Me, too! Great flavor! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:18am on 08/23/10

18844. Ham & Eggs or Green Eggs & Ham (Very nice way to prepare breakfast for guests.) T & T - Sylvia - 4:51pm on 08/22/10 (2)

This sounds wonderful Sylvia. This will be our breakfast next Sunday. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:33pm on 08/22/10
Fun way to use my ramekins! Thx for posting! [NT] - barb_b - 12:15pm on 08/23/10

18845. Just have to laugh - Melissa Dallas - 6:51pm on 08/22/10 (10)

Sounds good to me! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:53pm on 08/22/10

La Victoria roasted diced jalapenos are terrific. I ordered a case because I could never find them [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:58pm on 08/22/10

I told her to hold off adding potato until she let it simmer long enough to skim the fat off the top [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:57pm on 08/22/10
Been there done that. Be sure to have ice cream as a chaser. You'll thank me in the morning. Really. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:26pm on 08/22/10

She said it turned out fine & not as hot as she thought. She should have had on her glasses! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:52pm on 08/22/10

Obviously it didn't burn her tongue off if she could still cuss at you! heehee [NT] - cheezz - 11:04pm on 08/22/10

In all fairness, the little cans are the same size & look alike. - Melissa Dallas - 12:04am on 08/23/10

Oh, I did the same thing... have a can of jalapenos sitting in my cupboard as we speak [NT] - cheezz - 5:30am on 08/24/10

There was that infamous night where I was making chicken paprika and used cayenne instead. whoo! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:01pm on 09/05/10

that'll separate out the "real men" from the wimps :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:46am on 09/06/10

18846. Has anyone heard of the Marche method of sprouting seeds? [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:24pm on 08/22/10 (1)

Same experience!! - sproutess - 4:29pm on 11/13/10

18847. Report on Plum Torte with Cardamom Cream [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:04pm on 08/22/10 (8)

Plum and Almond Cake [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:06pm on 08/22/10

Are the egg whites and sugar beaten with a mixer or just a whisk? [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:05am on 08/23/10

Use a whisk to beat the egg whites. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:54am on 08/23/10

Sylvia, try my yeast Plum Kuchen. It is just fabulous. [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:03am on 08/23/10

Melissa, yum! The Plum Kuchen looks amazing. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:10am on 08/23/10
Melissa, How much lemon rind? This sounds really good. [NT] - GayR - 12:04pm on 08/23/10

Just a little, about a tsp. I edited the recipe. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:51pm on 08/23/10

Thank you! [NT] - GayR - 4:38pm on 08/23/10

18848. Sunday Six [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:51am on 08/23/10 (3)

Bittersweet Cafe!!! OH MY!! Did you go to the Oakland one? [NT] - cheezz - 5:33am on 08/24/10

Yep! It's actually the only one open. The others have now closed. I take - Pat-NoCal - 2:23pm on 08/24/10

nope, never been there - just looked at their website to see how near it was to Sacramento :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:08pm on 08/24/10

18849. Six inches of rain yesterday! I now have a lake in my backyard. - CynUpstateNY - 11:15am on 08/23/10 (1)

I'm envious. We're on our 26th or so day of 100+ temps & not - Melissa Dallas - 12:00pm on 08/23/10

18850. FRC: Salting eggplant questions - colleenmomof2 - 2:47pm on 08/23/10 (6)

Colleen, if you used less salt it will take a bit longer, but the eggplant won't be as salty. - Joe - 3:20pm on 08/23/10

Thanks for the suggestion - love your eggplant parm recipe! - colleenmomof2 - 7:40pm on 08/23/10

My successful procedure is to simply skip that ordeal - Richard in Cincy - 5:05pm on 08/24/10

I'm glad to hear this. I skip too and wonder what I'm missing cuz it turns out just fine. [NT] - AngAk - 5:14pm on 08/24/10
the little Japanese eggplants are super [NT] - cheezz - 11:10pm on 08/24/10
Im with you on big tough eggplants--if an eggplant is bitter it's too old. But I think salting - Joe - 10:58pm on 08/27/10

18851. FRC: I can't get my hummus smooth like the restaurants'! - colleenmomof2 - 2:51pm on 08/23/10 (31)

If you're cooking the chickpeas yourself you can cook them longer. If canned beans - Joe - 3:03pm on 08/23/10

Use chickpea flour. Perfect hummus [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 3:17pm on 08/23/10

I was going to get some to try a gluten-free pita bread recipe - colleenmomof2 - 6:36pm on 08/23/10
recipe/method?? [NT] - AngAk - 10:01pm on 08/23/10

Ang - Haven't tried either of these pita recipes... yet! [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 1:09pm on 08/24/10

Richard, is there a recipe on the bag for using the flour to make hummus? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:28pm on 08/23/10

According to the description at Richard's link, yes there is a recipe on the bag. (nt_ [NT] - mistral - 11:01pm on 08/23/10
Yes, I use the recipe on the bag (with a little tweeking of course). - Richard in Cincy - 4:58pm on 08/24/10

Well, of course, ya got to make it your own! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:10pm on 08/24/10
thanks Richard. can't wait to try this since I can find the bag up here and probably not good beans [NT] - AngAk - 5:15pm on 08/24/10

Ang, it's the only way I make it these days, and it's so cheap compared to the - Richard in Cincy - 5:22pm on 08/24/10

I'll make my hummus with dry beans next time! - colleenmomof2 - 6:29pm on 08/23/10

The broth from home-cooked beans is so much nicer than the canned juices. I always add some of it - Joe - 9:02pm on 08/23/10

If I make it with canned I use two & drain and rinse one & use the liquid in the second. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:27pm on 08/23/10

Question about "puree through a sieve" -- anyone have a good method for CLEANING a sieve?!! - cheezz - 5:36am on 08/24/10

Putting it in the dishwasher works like a charm for me. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:22pm on 08/24/10

Or if that's not an option, use a brush on it. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:25pm on 08/24/10

A brush is what I use too. The cheapos I buy would rust in the dishwasher. [NT] - Joe - 9:53pm on 08/24/10

Been there. Done those. Try the plastic ones. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:56am on 08/25/10

don't have, and have never had, a dishwasher *sigh*... limited success using a brush [NT] - cheezz - 11:11pm on 08/24/10

Screw it! Get another sieve...lol. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:35am on 08/25/10

p.s. The Dollar Store has 'em cheap. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:55am on 08/25/10

Yeah, you got a point there.... but I'd have to go buy a dozen of them at a time :(_ [NT] - cheezz - 4:52am on 08/25/10

cheezz, try spraying a dirty sieve w/ Dawn's Power Dissolver and letting it sit a while B4 - wigs - 4:31pm on 08/25/10

What Joe said plus, it's time consuming but my teacher swore by - Music City Missy - 9:06pm on 08/23/10
My Lebonese friend says to never add the liquid from the can... - lizzy - 11:12pm on 08/23/10

Yes, and I was told to use HOT water. Comes out creamy every time. [NT] - Traca - 12:32am on 08/24/10

Here's a method for making Hummus from scratch and removing the skins from the chickpeas - Sylvia - 10:31am on 08/24/10

3 recipes for the price of one including Almond Hummus - Sylvia - 10:40am on 08/24/10

nice! [NT] - AngAk - 5:21pm on 08/24/10

Thank-you everyone! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 1:20pm on 08/24/10

18852. NFRC: Gardens left for vacation? - colleenmomof2 - 2:55pm on 08/23/10 (1)

I have a RainDrip automatic patio watering system that I set up... - Janet in NC - 6:22pm on 08/24/10