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

16841. MariaDNoCA for chocolate-tasting query. Fran Bigelow in "Pure Chocolate" - MarilynFL - 1:44am on 11/14/09 (0)

16842. Rec: Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Herb Stuffing. This looks good and I [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:22am on 11/14/09 (2)

Bacon wrapping technique... [NT] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:33am on 11/14/09
Mmmmm, bacon...... :-) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:03am on 11/16/09

16843. This time of year hectic...Best Book so far from Chi trip..Julia's 'My Life in France" [NT] - joanietoo - 1:27pm on 11/14/09 (1)

Joanie, what books did you pick up? [NT] - Traca - 3:29am on 11/23/09

16844. Thanxsgiving coming up and I ordered a boneless turkey ???? - joanietoo - 1:28pm on 11/14/09 (7)

How did the poor thing ever stand up? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:21am on 11/15/09

OK, you're channeling Steve2 in LA right? [NT] - orchid - 3:29am on 11/15/09
LOL.....should I cook it open or stuff the poor thing? not going to stuff with another fowl though [NT] - joanietoo - 11:42pm on 11/15/09

Joanie, do you mean a butterflied turkey? - SusanKentfieldCa - 1:09am on 11/16/09

It has just been deboned...so now I can do whatever with it....your idea sounds.... - joanietoo - 11:39am on 11/16/09

Grilled Whole Turkey Loco - SusanKentfieldCa - 11:01pm on 11/16/09

Ballotine of Turkey - Sandra in New York - 4:43am on 11/16/09

16845. N.Y.Times - Florence Fabricant - Taking a Holiday From Complicated Desserts [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:20pm on 11/14/09 (4)

Wow! Where can I get maple sugar, do you think? That maple cream pie looks amazing! [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:32am on 11/16/09

I've purchased it at a health food store. Yummy stuff. Kinda expensive. [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:27am on 11/16/09
World Market? [NT] - cheezz - 12:45am on 11/17/09
wonder if you could approximate by treating it like home made brown sugar - darylGA - 3:50am on 11/23/09

16846. I just saw these on Create - Rec: White Chocolate Crescent Cookies in Pie Crust - DawnNYS - 3:17pm on 11/14/09 (0)

16847. My Saturday Six - EvaN - 3:20pm on 11/14/09 (4)

My Saturday/Sunday Six - NEW WASHER - YEAH!!!!!!!! - Music City Missy - 5:04pm on 11/14/09

They are here - got the first wash going now!!! [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:55pm on 11/14/09

Aw, sweetie. We've got to get you out more if all it takes is a spin cycle to thrill you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:40pm on 11/15/09

Sorry to start the same thread below, I didn't see yours Eva. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:35pm on 11/15/09

16848. SallyBR, I made the Pepin Broccoli Puree with Brown Butter this week. We liked it, I'm not sure I - Curious1 - 3:47pm on 11/14/09 (7)

From my experience.... - SallyBR - 4:20am on 11/16/09

And thanks for mentioning you use leftover in souffle. I did that last night, using my favorite - Curious1 - 2:03pm on 11/16/09

I confes.... - SallyBR - 3:57pm on 11/16/09

Please add one more S to the title above.... shame on me! [NT] - SallyBR - 3:57pm on 11/16/09

thought maybe it was just a half-hearted confession :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:46am on 11/17/09

LOL [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:38am on 11/17/09
I do those sometimes.... :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 3:34pm on 11/17/09

16849. Blonde Cookbook. I am blonde. I have a friend who loves to send me blonde jokes. These are FR. - Marg CDN - 5:52pm on 11/14/09 (7)

Being blonde I hear loads of these too, but never heard these particular ones..FUNNY! [NT] - joanietoo - 6:26pm on 11/14/09
My fun laugh for the day! Thanks for sharing!~ [NT] - barb_b - 7:23pm on 11/14/09
LOL!! Here's one... - FloriSandy - 8:44pm on 11/14/09
Was it Lucille Ball that did the skit where she was reading a recipe and it said... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:20am on 11/15/09

It wasn't Lucy - it was the 3 Stooges! [NT] - Meryl - 3:24am on 11/15/09

Nyuk nyuk!!!! I could have sworn it was a female, but I think you nailed it. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:20pm on 11/15/09

Surtinly! [NT] - charlie - 8:01pm on 11/15/09

16850. Michael in Phoenix, I made your Chocolate Cake yesterday for two birthdays :) [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:17pm on 11/14/09 (1)

That sounds like a terrific variation Sandi. Thanks for the recipes. I'm glad the cake was a hit! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:14am on 11/15/09

16851. Cheesecake Disaster Report: see inside>>> [IMAGE] - Luisa_Calif - 9:04pm on 11/14/09 (8)

It looks and sounds delicious!!! I'm happy for you that it finally turned out better than hoped for [NT] - Marsha tbay - 9:31pm on 11/14/09
I'm sure it tasted wonderful--looks beautiful. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:46pm on 11/14/09
As you all know, we are always much harder on ourselves. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:52pm on 11/14/09
Luisa, I am so thrilled that it all worked out for you and that you are happy with the results. [NT] - GayR - 10:34pm on 11/14/09
It looks wonderful!! I want me some! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:18pm on 11/15/09
Your cake looks fantastic. I'm glad it turned out well :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:44pm on 11/15/09
Whoa...that looks wonderful, Luisa. I have a full bottle of Calvados, now I have a purpose. - MarilynFL - 6:37pm on 11/15/09

there was Calvados in the cooked apples at the end as well as in the carmel sauce at - Luisa_Calif - 6:57pm on 11/15/09

16852. Has anyone assembled an Apple Crisp and frozen raw to bake later? [NT] - GayR - 10:41pm on 11/14/09 (1)

I think it may depend on what kind of apples one uses. I certainly would freeze the topping separate - Luisa_Calif - 12:55am on 11/15/09

16853. This apple pie from King Arthur blog was wonderful! (needs no pie pan) [LINK] [IMAGE] - Tess - 11:00pm on 11/14/09 (2)

How cute is that!! Love your apple cutouts!! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 10:09am on 11/15/09
I love crust, thanks for this one! And yours looks fab! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:08pm on 11/23/09

16854. Made this tonight, and rec'd accolades...Emeril's stuffed cornish hens [LINK] - barb_b - 12:00am on 11/15/09 (5)

barb, Thank you for posting ... just found a Dinner for the Christmas Holidays! [NT] - GayR - 12:16am on 11/15/09

Gay, glad to help! It will be fun to see how many medical examiners / scientists / etc - barb_b - 12:45am on 11/15/09

Oh my barb, this does look good! Thanks! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:41am on 11/15/09

Sandy, I hope you like it...I used your bacon wrapping technique that you posted above...Did not - barb_b - 5:04pm on 11/15/09

Good to hear you used the technique barb. It's been chilly down here - FloriSandy - 1:47am on 11/16/09

16855. This crust recipe sounds amazing! Deep Dish Rectangular Apple Pie from Gastronomers Guide [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:13am on 11/15/09 (0)

16856. What's the difference between Potato Starch & Potato Flour? I've seen - Luisa_Calif - 12:49am on 11/15/09 (2)

Luisa, Go to Bob's Red Mill website and both products are explained. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:01am on 11/15/09

Thanks! You are a Guru (again!) If you're interested in what I found LOOK inside>>> - Luisa_Calif - 1:18am on 11/15/09

16857. Let's talk about mashed potatoes. - Cindy - 2:24am on 11/15/09 (20)

My expereince with making mached in advance is that they do require more fat of some sort [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:38am on 11/15/09

My goodness, I need a new keyboard, or some new fingers... [NT] - LisainLA - 4:39am on 11/15/09

About mashed potatoes. - Sandy in Baltimore - 6:10am on 11/15/09
when we are doing Weight Watcher's I cook the potatoes, drain and reserve the cooking water. then I - Luisa_Calif - 1:24pm on 11/15/09
I was thinking about doing a mashed potato bar for the teachers. - Dawn_MO - 1:50pm on 11/15/09
I read recently that if they're made with butter and cream they can be reheated in the [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:46pm on 11/15/09

I just made 10 lbs of Richard's Killer Mashed with reduced amounts of the fats and it was STILL - MarilynFL - 6:14pm on 11/15/09

How far in advance did you make them? How did you reheat them? [NT] - Cindy - 6:55pm on 11/15/09

Cindy, I made them Thursday afternoon, they sat in the frig all night, and our - MarilynFL - 7:26pm on 11/15/09

Thanks Marilyn, I think I'll try this with a trial run. A couple of years ago - Cindy - 7:59pm on 11/15/09

Try thrift shops, estate sales or garage sales, and you will most certainly find one - Dawn_MO - 8:26pm on 11/15/09
Sign up at freecycle.org, in your area, and posted a Wanted for one. You'll most [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 9:25pm on 11/15/09

And a big thank you to Dawn/MO for turning us on to Freecycle. Terrific resource. I've received and - Pat-NoCal - 9:26pm on 11/15/09

Was the dinner last Thursday? How did it go and did you have enough food? [NT] - Curious1 - 7:06pm on 11/15/09

C, it was on Friday and it went well. The customer ended up bring 5 MORE guests - MarilynFL - 7:43pm on 11/15/09

Cindy, the biggest risk in doing them ahead of time is a stale "off" taste. They just don't reheat - Joe - 5:33am on 11/16/09

Thanks Joe! [NT] - Cindy - 5:37am on 11/16/09

Wow, that was fast! Please re-read as I was editing while you were thanking me. [NT] - Joe - 5:39am on 11/16/09

Thanks again! When you say to set them aside at room temp - Cindy - 6:20am on 11/16/09

The less time they sit, the better. Try to keep it to an hour or two. Here is the word from Julia: - Joe - 4:19pm on 11/16/09

16858. Really? No one has used fenugreek before? No recipe suggestions? [NT] - cheezz - 5:09am on 11/15/09 (10)

Waving hand here but perhaps only once cheezz. Rec: Fish Cooked in Yogurt (a Bengali curry) [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 5:21am on 11/15/09
REC: Spiced Chick-Pea Salad... - charlie - 12:07pm on 11/15/09

Mmmm, this sounds tasty. To quote Deb in MI, "I want me some". [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:58pm on 11/15/09

I recall JulieR used Fenugreek in a few of her recipes. I could not find it at the time. I think - barb_b - 12:43pm on 11/15/09
Made Berbere years ago. It's a spice paste used in Ethiopian cooking. - Luisa_Calif - 1:19pm on 11/15/09
Take a look here cheezz. [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 1:36pm on 11/15/09
I have an unopened jar and several recipes. Here are the recipes, none tried and true. - Curious1 - 3:00pm on 11/15/09
Rec: Corn Fritters with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes - Pat-NoCal - 3:17pm on 11/15/09
This Georgian Pork Stew sounds pretty good. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:56pm on 11/15/09
I actually did a search thru my Docs because I know there are 2 recipes that I like it in. No show. - Marg CDN - 4:39pm on 11/15/09

16859. ISO: your favorite yellow cake recipe (no buttermilk or sour cream please) [NT] - cheezz - 5:51am on 11/15/09 (19)

Baker's Dozen Favorite Butter Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 7:18am on 11/15/09

Ratings and Reviews: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:19am on 11/15/09

CI's REC: Rich & Tender Yellow Cake... - charlie - 12:04pm on 11/15/09

I second this. Whether I do a cake or cupcakes, it's always goooood. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:19pm on 11/15/09
What an interesting method of mixing the ingredients. Is 5 1/2 cups of sugar right? - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:35pm on 11/15/09

Thanks for that Sandi--but only use 1 1/2 cups of sugar-my tying is getting bad-sorry guys [NT] - charlie - 7:49pm on 11/15/09

We've got your back, Charlie. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:53pm on 11/15/09

"Charlie, we got your 6." [lingo courtesy of military customers] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:55pm on 11/15/09
Thanks--and I was the best army typist in Mannheim--can't spell anymore either-rats [NT] - charlie - 7:56pm on 11/15/09

Revised Recipe--REC: Rich & Tender Yellow Cake...with buttercream added... - charlie - 7:53pm on 11/15/09

Yo charlie, if you'd like, you can edit your original post of this recipe & change the sugar amount. [NT] - Meryl - 8:39pm on 11/15/09

Thanks Meryl--I never dood that--done [NT] - charlie - 12:09am on 11/16/09

But now you did dood it dude, and you done good. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:28am on 11/16/09

forgive my silliness. :o( [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:28am on 11/16/09

No I won't! I need the smiles!!!! Thank you! [NT] - orchid - 3:27am on 11/16/09

{{{a smile & a hug for you, orchid}}} [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 11/16/09

Awww thanks Mar. Hugs and smiles ALWAYS welcome. :0) [NT] - orchid - 11:26pm on 11/16/09

((orchid))) and :o) :o) :o) :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:37am on 11/17/09

Thanks all! [NT] - cheezz - 12:50am on 11/17/09

16860. Sunday Six - Dawn_MO - 2:08pm on 11/15/09 (28)

To thank the 5 helpers, how about a food gift, like Poppycock or granola, both here in T&T and - Pat-NoCal - 2:56pm on 11/15/09

That is a good idea, but two of them are watching their sugar intake. - Dawn_MO - 5:50pm on 11/15/09

Sounds good, Dawn. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:28pm on 11/15/09

Pat, - Dawn_MO - 6:02pm on 11/15/09

Not taters but I linked to a macaroni and cheese martini bar (such a kewl idea). [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:27pm on 11/15/09

But now that I'm exploring the site again I see the mashed potato bar. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:28pm on 11/15/09

Will you be doing it yourself, Dawn? I'm sure your toppings would be better than any caterers'! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:55pm on 11/16/09

Weekend Six - elaine - 4:48pm on 11/15/09
Weekend Six? - Luisa_Calif - 8:13pm on 11/15/09

Congrats to your son!! That is exciting. What an interesting time to be in ID [NT] - barb_b - 9:08pm on 11/15/09

My six - DawnNYS - 11:30pm on 11/15/09

Share your red pepper hummus? Sounds great. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:30am on 11/16/09

Sure! In fact, I used the grater that you sent me a few years ago... Rec: Red Pepper Hummus - DawnNYS - 3:46pm on 11/16/09

Never thought of using the stick blender on this! Thanks! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:43pm on 11/16/09
Sounds good, Dawn. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:43pm on 11/16/09

Weekend Six... - Heather_in_SF - 1:24am on 11/16/09

shoulda fainted in front of the 10 hunky firemen.... :) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:34am on 11/16/09

LOL [NT] - AngAk - 5:53am on 11/16/09
They were like hunky shopping locusts! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:50am on 11/16/09

PM me if I can come and do some shopping for you, I'd be happy to. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:43am on 11/16/09

Oh Pat, you are so sweet! - Heather_in_SF - 10:00am on 11/16/09

feel better soon, Heather. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:15pm on 11/16/09

My six ((Congrats to your son, Luisa!)) - PatBastrop - 1:27am on 11/16/09

What a fun weekend!! Wish I could've been there. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:33am on 11/16/09
wonderful! but, those plantains sound a bit risque'. [NT] - AngAk - 5:56am on 11/16/09

tee hee - love your mind, Ang! I wish "all-y'all" were there! [NT] - PatBastrop - 12:44pm on 11/16/09

"Shortbread cookies dipped in melted hazelnut chocolate" sound great and easy! For my "new electric - DawnNYS - 3:51pm on 11/16/09

It was like Nutella, but called Pate de noisette au chocolat by Richari.. [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:19pm on 11/16/09

16861. On my list for Christmas Eve...Doves' Fabulous Fudge Wreath...(Looks like a nice make ahead) [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 5:10pm on 11/15/09 (9)

umm, I lost my directions to your house, barb. It's two lefts, then a right, then a left? Right? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:55pm on 11/15/09

I have Marilyns adress, so I'll just tail her. ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:10pm on 11/15/09

Eva, Mar and I can start out at your home for some of your duck!! I love progressive dinners! [NT] - barb_b - 8:55pm on 11/15/09

wouldn't we have just the best progressive dinner?! [NT] - AngAk - 6:00am on 11/16/09

I don't see the recipe. I made somrthing similar by Rachael Ray. makes a great gift. [NT] - AngAk - 6:01am on 11/16/09

Ang, not sure what happened. Yesterday, it went directly to the rec...Today, you need to scroll - barb_b - 12:56am on 11/17/09

this is so odd, but I still can't see it. I like to make these and would like to see their version. [NT] - AngAk - 1:05am on 11/17/09

I found it! I didn't see the scroll bar---was using the window scroll bar. [NT] - AngAk - 1:14am on 11/17/09

I noticed that this recipe and also the one I use both include butterscotch chips, which I don't use - AngAk - 6:23pm on 11/17/09

16862. I bought a duck today. Can I roast it like I'd roast turkey and whole chicken? - EvaN - 5:46pm on 11/15/09 (3)

Eva, I would highly recommend Suz's post / rec for 5 hour duck. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 6:33pm on 11/15/09

barb_b, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:08pm on 11/15/09

Glad to help! (See you in about 5 hours! :) [NT] - barb_b - 9:04pm on 11/15/09

16863. Carole Walter's Yellow Cake - MarilynFL - 6:04pm on 11/15/09 (3)

darn, this should be under cheezz's request: 16859 [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 11/15/09
This is the same recipe I posted above for Baker's Dozen Favorite Butter Cake - Carole Walter was - Meryl - 8:46pm on 11/15/09
I made this one - came out fabulously! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:36am on 11/16/09

16864. REC: Purse Cake--I am always elated when a new recipe turns out to look exactly like the picture! [LINK] - wigs - 6:41pm on 11/15/09 (7)

Wigs, I love you ingenuity: surgeon's forcepts and a long pair of tweezers! Well done! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:17pm on 11/15/09

Yes, there are all sorts of neat tools to purchase at your local Medical Supply business when it - wigs - 5:08pm on 11/16/09

good tip, thanks [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:35pm on 11/16/09

wigs - It must have been beautiful. [NT] - GayR - 7:41pm on 11/15/09
what a great idea...sure your cake turned out wonderfully. [NT] - joanietoo - 11:38pm on 11/15/09
so cute! I'm sending this to DIL for grandD's birthday [NT] - AngAk - 6:07am on 11/16/09
PS: I just now read the Purse Cake reviews at link & one cook said she/he had trouble - wigs - 5:19pm on 11/16/09

16865. Baby Duck Cake (idea completely stolen) - MarilynFL - 7:00pm on 11/15/09 (12)

Marilyn,FL,That is the Duckiest Cake I have ever seen - what a terrific job! [NT] - GayR - 7:33pm on 11/15/09
Quack Quack --love the cake--and the bubbles [NT] - charlie - 7:39pm on 11/15/09
Entirely cute! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:56pm on 11/15/09
Aww, it's so cute! Who cares if the idea is stolen. Stolen can be good too, you know. [NT] - EvaN - 8:43pm on 11/15/09
Just adorable!! [NT] - barb_b - 8:48pm on 11/15/09
"Rebubbled," Marilyn, I love it when you invent new verbs. Great job on the cake. [NT] - Joe - 8:51pm on 11/15/09
So cute! I love the pale blue color - it's not easy to make blue frosting that looks - DawnNYS - 11:04pm on 11/15/09
Really cute, clever girl, .....lucky Mum to be. [NT] - joanietoo - 11:35pm on 11/15/09
My tear ducks overfloweth Mar. What a beautiful cake - FloriSandy - 1:44am on 11/16/09
Wow! Those bubbles are totally amazing! [NT] - Cindy - 6:21am on 11/16/09
So adorable. Well done! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:28am on 11/16/09
Awwww! What a great idea. So cute. The bubbles are marvelous. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:08pm on 11/16/09

16866. Woman's World Issue 11/23/09 - Pumpkin-Vanilla Cheesecake (Two layers 1 pumpkin - 1 vanilla topped - GayR - 7:31pm on 11/15/09 (0)

16867. Does anyone have a recipe to replicate the rotisserie chicken at Costco? A - Pat-NoCal - 7:56pm on 11/15/09 (25)

My guess is that it's brined. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:57pm on 11/15/09

The Costco guy tending the rotisserie said they're not brined and that they come already seasoned to - Pat-NoCal - 2:21am on 11/16/09

I was also told the Publix rotisserie chickens are not brined...but they sure taste it. I wonder if - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 11/16/09

Perhaps the seasoning rub acts as a dry brine. A dry brine has similar results as a wet brine... - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:53pm on 11/16/09

I think in the CostCo case, [NT] - mistral - 4:48pm on 11/16/09

Try again: In the Costco case, "seasoned" means brined--they certainly have the texture. . . - mistral - 4:52pm on 11/16/09

...and is Sister sharing? The last Thai soup I made with a Publix rotisserie - MarilynFL - 5:22pm on 11/16/09

i think the trick might be, take chicken off bone, make soup with carcass, put meat back in soup>>> - Luisa_Calif - 5:33pm on 11/16/09

Lisa posted a recipe for chicken soup, using a rotisserie chicken... [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:48pm on 11/16/09
This is exactly what my sister does. She uses all the skin, bones and any and all . . . - mistral - 9:54pm on 11/16/09

Oh, that's what I do for "chicken & dumplings"..with canned biscuits & lots of black pepper. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:15am on 11/17/09

okay, y'all are making me hungry for chicken and dumplings now...lol. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:23am on 11/17/09

i suspect they are injected with flavorings and probably water and/or - Janet in NC - 7:40pm on 11/16/09

If they are all ready seasoned, then in essence they are dry-brined like the Zuni Cafe method. - Heather_in_SF - 11:58pm on 11/16/09

French chicken in a pot CI style?? Do tell. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:15am on 11/17/09

Here's the recipe Pat, it makes such a juicy, tender chicken, especially with the dry brine one day [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 3:10am on 11/18/09

oh this sounds great, thanks Heather. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:29pm on 11/18/09
Made it last night. Tender and juicy indeed. Thanks Heather. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 11/20/09

Think I've got it.... my sis made one when I visited and it was just like Costcos! - cheezz - 12:57am on 11/17/09

Reallly??? Cavendars??? Who knew! Okay, I'll pass it along. Thanks, Jane. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:16am on 11/17/09

I asked the deli woman in my old Ralph's store how she made their pinwheels, - Dawn_MO - 12:46pm on 11/17/09

I sprinkled some Cavendars on some garlic bread last weekend and it was fantastic [NT] - AngAk - 6:25pm on 11/17/09

eww....I read "cadavers"! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 11/17/09

That duct tape over your eyes is skewwing your vision. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:02pm on 11/17/09

ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:12pm on 11/17/09

16868. I would like to donate this Rosette Iron to someone here as a "Memory Maker" [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 8:22pm on 11/15/09 (9)

Check your PM's Mar. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 8:37pm on 11/15/09

Dawn_MO gets the iron. Wishing you many happy memories. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:55pm on 11/15/09

Thanks Mar! I am anxious to get started with holiday baking and this will be fun with the kids! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:32pm on 11/15/09

I just noticed that mine has a round solid, while the image has a square solid mold. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:24pm on 11/15/09

Wow, memories indeed! Many the hour I spent making "rosettes". forced servitude by my mother. A > - aajay - 4:36pm on 11/16/09

Amen sister. We kids were farmed out to the neighbors for "pizelle" forced servitude... - MarilynFL - 5:18pm on 11/16/09

"Children are the hands by which we ...make hundreds of pizelle" - Luisa_Calif - 5:31pm on 11/16/09

Ha...oh, how true! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:13am on 11/17/09

We called them Chinese pretzels, and the recipe called for 1 box of cornstarch. - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:03pm on 11/16/09

16869. Brownies Slideshow [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:57pm on 11/15/09 (5)

YOU, my dear, are an EVIL EVIL woman!! My thighs are expanding with each slide.... [NT] - cheezz - 1:01am on 11/17/09

LOL! [NT] - Meryl - 1:28am on 11/17/09
I've wrapped a roll of grey duct tape around my eyes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:58pm on 11/17/09

got extra? I think we should wrap Meryl's fingers :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:09am on 11/18/09

This will be my downfall! :-D [NT] - EvaN - 1:22pm on 11/17/09

16870. Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas from Domino Sugar [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:12pm on 11/15/09 (1)

GayR, thanks for a great site! There's a recipe for cookie dough you can eat raw (like in ice cream) [LINK] - Cindy - 5:25am on 11/16/09

16871. Happy Thanksgiving! These are the cutest cupcakes ever, Turkey Cupcakes [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 12:47am on 11/16/09 (1)

Too cute! And a good way to use up leftover candy corn :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:32pm on 11/16/09

16872. A little tip from me: Instead of opening a bottle of white wine for the 1/4 cup you need in a recipe - EvaN - 10:12am on 11/16/09 (12)

I use vermouth and keep it in the refrigerator. [NT] - rhoward2va - 12:26pm on 11/16/09

I use vermouth and keep it by the stove. But the apple juice sub is good to know. [NT] - Joe - 4:44pm on 11/16/09
I use vermouth and don't keep it in the refrigerator. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:44pm on 11/16/09

I use the quarter cup and drink the rest (so I don't waste it)! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:56pm on 11/16/09

Tiptoeing to to say... I'm with Cyn! [NT] - fressca - 3:00pm on 11/16/09

fressca, does your "tiptoe stealthiness" change depending on how much wine you drink? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 11/16/09

Definitely! More wine = less stealthy every time! [NT] - fressca - 2:50pm on 11/17/09

I can't stand the taste of wine. (or coffee, for that matter) - desertjean - 2:50pm on 11/16/09

you can also freeze wine in ice cube trays to use in cooking later. [NT] - AngAk - 6:53pm on 11/16/09

Or in half-pint mason jars. We don't drink much white but that's where any leftovers go. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:24pm on 11/16/09

Or get some of those little bottles at the liquor store - like they sell on the airplane [NT] - cheezz - 1:02am on 11/17/09

Lalalalalalaaaaa, not listening. If we do that how will we have anything to cook with? :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:24am on 11/17/09

16873. ISO Whole Foods feedback - Tessie in Cincy - 2:22pm on 11/16/09 (12)

Their house-made fresh sausages are really good and often go - Pat-NoCal - 3:32pm on 11/16/09

Good selection of some hard to find vitamins and the bulk spices - Janet in NC - 10:22pm on 11/16/09

Funny, I went to one of those, too. Here are my favorites: - ErininNY - 12:38am on 11/17/09
Thanks for the input girls. "Whole Paycheck", too funny. - More - - Tessie in Cincy - 2:34pm on 11/17/09

LOL about the wine! "Clean up on aisle 10 and 5 and 2 . . ." [NT] - AngAk - 6:29pm on 11/17/09

Their chickens are organic. No antibiotics, no growth hormones. [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:16pm on 11/17/09
My mother loved their fresh pasta, especially the lasagna. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:58pm on 11/17/09
My list... - MariaDNoCA - 8:12am on 11/18/09

It's the only grocery store in walking distance to me, except the Safeway where the gangs mug people - Heather_in_SF - 6:29pm on 11/18/09

Huh! muggings at "SAFEway"! Ironic, eh? [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:29pm on 11/20/09

It's in that part of central SF that has all the projects around it. - Heather_in_SF - 1:47am on 11/21/09

I was there yesterday. I was shopping for a catering job. The client requested wild salmon, and I - Joe - 5:07am on 11/19/09

16874. I am a big fan of Diane Morgan - Here is her website - Have fun! [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:23pm on 11/16/09 (4)

Thanks, I really liked the Turkey talk. What other things can you recommend from her site? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:49pm on 11/16/09

Luisa, I like her Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake (not on her website) it's on Epi so I will link< [LINK] - GayR - 6:19pm on 11/16/09

Luisa, Her Apple Tart (not on website) but, on Epicurious with complete Thanksgiving Menu will link [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:27pm on 11/16/09

Thanks, will check those later, after my chores...groan! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:46pm on 11/16/09

16875. Whatever happened to Uncle Phaedrus, Finder of Lost recipes? [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:29pm on 11/16/09 (4)

Here is the link Dawn [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:53pm on 11/16/09

Oh wow, thanks Gay [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:30pm on 11/16/09

maybe we should put this link up in T&T tips. [NT] - AngAk - 6:59pm on 11/16/09

Sure - I can [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:01pm on 11/17/09

16876. At what oven temp do I cook pot roast ? I usually do it on top of the stove but I have to go out - CynUpstateNY - 3:31pm on 11/16/09 (2)

325 degrees will do fine [NT] - charlie - 3:35pm on 11/16/09

Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:12pm on 11/16/09

16877. ISO: Recipe/Technique for Good, tender hand-made noodles/dumplings. . . - mistral - 5:04pm on 11/16/09 (2)

MIL's egg noodles - Music City Missy - 9:50pm on 11/17/09
Recipe: Ukrainian Egg Noodles & Ukrainian Dumplings Link [LINK] - Olga_D_Ont - 2:24am on 11/25/09

16878. Here's a cake made to look like a ring bearer's pillow [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 5:48pm on 11/16/09 (0)

16879. Gayle/MO, your mailbox is FULL! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:46pm on 11/16/09 (1)

Fixed! :) [NT] - GayleMO - 1:37am on 11/17/09

16880. This sounds interesting: Sweet Potato Coffee Cake with Dried Cranberries [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 11:04pm on 11/16/09 (0)

16881. From Cook's Country REC: Icebox Key Lime Pie... - charlie - 12:12am on 11/17/09 (0)

16882. Just in time for cookie baking...repost of Harimad's cookie baking hints from the old swap - Marsha tbay - 12:56am on 11/17/09 (1)

also, Mimi's cookie tips in T&T tips. # 53-60. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 1:01am on 11/17/09

16883. Have a look at this - Ann Kischner's Holiday Cheesecake - Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:01am on 11/17/09 (1)

Wow, does that ever look dEE-Lisch! Printing now. Thx, GayR! [NT] - wigs - 8:21pm on 11/24/09

16884. Repost of Olga/Ont's Winter Fruit Crisp from old swap. - Marsha tbay - 1:44am on 11/17/09 (1)

I have served something very similar for a fun breakfast dish. nice in this cooooold weather. -6 [NT] - AngAk - 7:01pm on 11/17/09

16885. Mint Jelly replacement for Lamb- Something new & different - Earnie - 4:07am on 11/17/09 (12)

How about a balsamic reduction sauce? - PatBastrop - 5:49am on 11/17/09
Apple-Mint Salsa - Cindy - 6:11am on 11/17/09
Here are two savory mint sauces that are T&T at our house: Mint Salsa Verde and Mint Sauce [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 6:17am on 11/17/09
REC: Red Currant-Mint Dipping Sauce...easy peasy and very good - Michael in Sarasota - 11:34am on 11/17/09
Gremolata? - judy-mass - 1:04pm on 11/17/09
I am thinking a red wine sauce...I don't have a particular rec; just had it served at a restaurant. [NT] - barb_b - 1:42pm on 11/17/09
How about a pomogranate jelly? Or red currant jelly? I think either of those would be good. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:02pm on 11/17/09

Going along this line... [LINK] - SallyBR - 3:33pm on 11/17/09
Oops. PomEgranate. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:33am on 11/18/09

Not a lamb fan but a friend said this Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic Fig Basil Sauce is fabulous. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:06pm on 11/17/09
I just steep mint leaves - Sarah in Charleston - 6:54pm on 11/17/09
Wow - Earnie - 6:41pm on 11/21/09

16886. Well, add me to the sick list. Whew - that came on fast, while I was - DawnNYS - 3:12pm on 11/17/09 (16)

Feel better, Dawn! It's better to get it over with now before the Holidays. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:57pm on 11/17/09

All I can add is get to the doctor. It last a long time back to the doctor today for me. [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 4:16pm on 11/17/09

So sorry about this...It appears to be going around! Hope you feel better soon! [NT] - barb_b - 4:15pm on 11/17/09
Yes - hope you feel better soon. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:23pm on 11/17/09
Oh gosh, that's too bad. Feel better soon, D! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:44pm on 11/17/09
(((Dawn))) -- have someone get you some gingerale and ice chips! [NT] - PatBastrop - 6:50pm on 11/17/09

I second this! Hope you feel better soon. If it's what I had, it will last about a week. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:55pm on 11/17/09

(((Hug))). Chocolate, red wine and lot's of sleep. In that order ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:49pm on 11/17/09

...and if you have enough of #2, #3 will happen automatically. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:24pm on 11/17/09

DawnNYS - Hope you make a quick recovery! Take good care of yourself. [NT] - GayR - 8:21pm on 11/17/09
Dawn, speedy recovery. Ginger tea with honey is good for a sore throat. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:12pm on 11/17/09
Feel better!! What helped me was raspberry tea: - Heather_in_SF - 3:03am on 11/18/09

Oh wow, this sounds good, even if you're not sick! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:18am on 11/18/09

It is good! My Russian friend's remedy. She also made some with cranberry preserves. If you can find - Heather_in_SF - 6:10pm on 11/18/09

Plenty of Vitamin C (good OJ), sleep, and Jewish penicillin will fix you up good Dawn. Feel better! [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:22am on 11/18/09
Dawn, please get well soon! [NT] - Marianne - 2:43pm on 11/19/09

16887. Does anyone remember a rec for thai / asian inspired chicken soup? I thought Meryl posted [NT] - barb_b - 4:23pm on 11/17/09 (8)

barb, Do a search for Spicy Asian Chicken Soup (posted by Traca) I don't have time to link. [NT] - GayR - 4:49pm on 11/17/09

Here's the soup and it's definitely a keeper. Very adaptable to whatever is in the frig. Don't [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 11/17/09

Thanks Mar! I made it before, and for some reason could not locate! Much appreciated! - barb_b - 5:19pm on 11/17/09
Traca, I just shared this with my friend Anna who's entire house now has the flu, - Heather_in_SF - 1:43am on 11/21/09

So glad they liked it. Lemongrass sounds like a great addition too. - Traca - 3:35am on 11/23/09

That's it! Thanks for tracking it down! Your the best! Thx Gay!!! [NT] - barb_b - 5:19pm on 11/17/09

It is also in T&T under soups. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:43pm on 11/17/09
Here's the one I posted - a few people here tried it and loved it: Asian Chicken and Coconut soup [LINK] - Meryl - 7:12pm on 11/17/09

16888. At one time there were post about where to buy sugar decorations for baked goods. - CynUpstateNY - 9:31pm on 11/17/09 (6)

Here are some at King Arthur and they are marked down. [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 11:00pm on 11/17/09
Cyn, do you have any Harvest Mix candy left in the stores with pumpkins? the candy corn mix. [NT] - AngAk - 11:47pm on 11/17/09

I was looking for the ones like Melissa found at KA but I don't want faces on the pumpkins. - CynUpstateNY - 11:58pm on 11/17/09

Was it Fancy Flours maybe? [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:14am on 11/18/09
Try CandyLand - look under Hand - Made Icing and Sugar Decorations [NT] [LINK] - Tess - 5:57pm on 11/18/09
Cyn, not sure how big you need...here are some [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:59pm on 11/18/09

16889. Costco Advisory - Set of 3 Silicone baking mats by MIU for $19.99 [LINK] - Music City Missy - 9:56pm on 11/17/09 (3)

Great gift along with a roll of cookie dough (thank Sandi for that idea!) [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:35pm on 11/17/09

you can put a few rolls of frozen cookie dough in wine bags/boxes. nice gift too. [NT] - AngAk - 11:45pm on 11/17/09

Thank you! My daughter has been begging for these! [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:00am on 11/18/09

16890. Wanting to do less work this Thanksgiving...has anyone tried a really great dessert from Costco - KarenNoCA - 12:52am on 11/18/09 (8)

Not from Costco, but the Jon Donaire cheesecake at Smart & Final is amazing! - cheezz - 1:16am on 11/18/09

Costco has something like that that I bought years ago. It was frozen cheesecake, all sliced - KarenNoCA - 1:23am on 11/18/09

Costco's Key Lime Cheesecake is pretty good! Not Thanksgiving-y, but... [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:33am on 11/18/09
They had these amazing desserts from David's Cookies this weekend [LINK] - Music City Missy - 1:46am on 11/18/09
the frozen cream puffs are good and just a couple bites big. drizzle with a bit of chocolate.done [NT] - AngAk - 5:16am on 11/18/09
Trader Joe's used to have a frozen Pumpkin Mousse pie - MariaDNoCA - 7:35am on 11/18/09
My stepdaughter requested this pie for her birthday: Marie Callander's Chocolate Satin Pie. - Dawn_MO - 11:40pm on 11/18/09
Trader Joe's lemon tarts and molten chocolate cakes are really good. evilly good. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:40am on 11/21/09

16891. These have to be the cutest little penguin cookies!!! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:12am on 11/18/09 (6)

I don't know...where's the 1/4" bolt to keep them from wobbling? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:10am on 11/18/09

will they inhabit this year's house?? [NT] - AngAk - 5:18am on 11/18/09

ugh. Our kitchen was invaded by South American ants...a new pest attacking Florida. - MarilynFL - 12:10pm on 11/18/09

Are these the "crazy ants"? They are on their way up here from Houston. [NT] - PatBastrop - 3:45pm on 11/19/09

well, they're certainly driving me crazy...and out of my kitchen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 11/19/09

I "googled" them- really ugly little beasties! [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:54pm on 11/19/09

16892. To check out: Cranberry-Pecan Rye Bread [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 2:10am on 11/18/09 (11)

That reminds me- I need to make some of Joe's excellent fig rye for the holidays! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:03am on 11/18/09

Thanks, Cyn, I just happen to be making some today. I'm doing a cheese tray Friday - Joe - 8:34pm on 11/18/09

Dude, how about sharing that recipe with a homey? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:36am on 11/19/09

I DO wish you'd paid attention to my bread recipes in the past, Steve, but I welcome new converts. [LINK] - Joe - 5:18am on 11/19/09

You know it takes two or three times for something to stay in the rotting sponge I call "my brain." [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:24am on 11/19/09

I'll bet that sponge would make a great starter for bread... - LisainLA - 6:06am on 11/19/09

I've gotta try this. What cheeses pair well with it, Joe? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:23pm on 11/19/09

Goat cheeses and blue cheeses. It's ultimate purpose is as blue cheese crouons-- - Joe - 11:51pm on 11/21/09

Ahem. "Croutons." [NT] - Joe - 11:53pm on 11/21/09
Thank you, Joe. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:57am on 11/22/09

I love it on an appy tray- and every other way, too! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:14am on 11/19/09

16893. Another to check out: Turnip Gratin [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 2:17am on 11/18/09 (0)

16894. Have you guys seen this. What a neat site to check food expiry dates. - Elenor - 3:46am on 11/18/09 (0)

16895. It kinda looks like the board has cookies on the brain. What are you making for Christmas this yr? [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:19am on 11/18/09 (21)

I wanna try these: Olive Oil Chocolate Chip cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:33am on 11/18/09

Not baking much, but may make Ina Garten's Jam Thumbprints for the upteenth time: [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 4:37am on 11/18/09

Some other favorites are Chocolate Espresso Chews (in T&T), Mocha Truffle Cookies, - Meryl - 4:49am on 11/18/09

I just saw these too. Very interesting - she had me at "caramelly". - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:33am on 11/18/09

I just ordered these: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:52am on 11/18/09
I have the 1/2 tbl. measure!! It came in one of those sets that's all hooked together... hate that! [NT] - cheezz - 6:24am on 11/20/09

I have that set too. Break the hook and free the little buggers. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:32pm on 11/20/09

3 x 3/4 = 2 &1/4 ! Yay for Arithmetic! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:02pm on 11/20/09

Ina G's shortbread cookies, in shapes/dipped/as linzer cookies. I have good luck with these - AngAk - 6:25am on 11/18/09

Do linzer cookies get soft, with the jam inside? I prefer crisp cookies, so I've never tried them. - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:16am on 11/18/09

I haven't had any trouble with them getting soft. I bake the cookies crisp---a bit longer than - AngAk - 8:32pm on 11/18/09

I'm cookie challenged, so I'm making biscotti, a fruit nut cake and panettone. [NT] - EvaN - 9:49pm on 11/18/09
After the thread on Icebox cookies I've decided to do 9 different ones. - Michael in Sarasota - 11:18pm on 11/18/09

Good for you! Will pm you my address :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:40am on 11/19/09

Shortbread. Bischocitos. Almond Roca. Swedish Ginger cookies. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:53pm on 11/19/09

I ran out of baking soda---who runs out of baking soda?? [NT] - AngAk - 10:00pm on 11/19/09

Whatever you do, don't use one you may be using in the fridge. My (non-cooking) friend did that and - Pat-NoCal - 11:20pm on 11/19/09

I will be making several batches of the family authentic Scottish Shortbread from Great Great Aunt - Heather_in_SF - 11:24am on 11/20/09

Heather, could you share the recipe (if it's not a family secret that is *g*) Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 8:53pm on 11/20/09

It is one of *those* recipes.... Normally I share everything but this one - Heather_in_SF - 1:39am on 11/21/09

That works too :) And I understand, we have 2 that we don't share either [NT] - cheezz - 3:04am on 11/21/09

16896. I like the 101 lists of Mark Bittman - here's one for Make Ahead Thanksgiving dishes [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:32am on 11/18/09 (1)

I like his lists too--thanks!! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 2:00pm on 11/20/09

16897. Fabulous Food Page @ Providence Journal - So many wonderful recipes & Videos [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:00pm on 11/18/09 (3)

Wow, I love that pie crust video! I learned so much! - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:04pm on 11/18/09

Me too! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:05pm on 11/18/09

Ha - Quote de jour from the video... - MariaDNoCA - 10:03pm on 11/18/09

16898. European Christmas recipes [LINK] - EvaN - 12:18pm on 11/18/09 (14)

I Love Lebkuchen! The recipe I use has finely chopped citron. I was very lucky >>> - Luisa_Calif - 3:50pm on 11/18/09
thank you! I will be trying the gluhwein and the julekaka. [NT] - AngAk - 7:48pm on 11/18/09

Angie, it "sounds" like you swallowed a Scrabble game. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:19pm on 11/18/09

how many points do I get? [NT] - AngAk - 10:14pm on 11/18/09

Curses. LM won't let me download a Scrabble calculator. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:59pm on 11/18/09

Mar, the julekaka is very similar to a Stollen recipe, but has only 1 egg. thought I might try - AngAk - 9:58pm on 11/19/09

I will try the panettone recipe. It looks promising :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:39pm on 11/18/09
Is it just me or does julekaka sound like a bad name for something that's meant to be eaten?! [NT] - RuthAB - 8:33pm on 11/20/09

RuthAB, Julekaka stands for: Jul=Christmas, kaka=cake. ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 10:41am on 11/21/09

There is something so wrong with "kaka=cake." [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 11/21/09

There should be a refrigerator magnet with "Kaka= Cake" on it. Esp this time of year! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:43pm on 11/21/09

lol ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:21pm on 11/21/09

Someone please tell Rick Steves that the border of Europe is a lot farther east than that... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:08am on 11/21/09

also, the picture with the lebkuchen is actually a rolled gingerbread, not rounds like the recipe [NT] - AngAk - 7:12am on 11/23/09

16899. Possible source for cake boxes & take out containers for giving Christmas goodies [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:05pm on 11/18/09 (1)

Must buy by the case, but super cheap per/piece price! [say that 6 times fast] [NT] - cheezz - 12:43am on 11/19/09

16900. Meryl, the chunky chocolate brownie recipe from your brownie slide show - EvaN - 9:35pm on 11/18/09 (2)

Chunky Chocolate Brownies recipe [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 10:18pm on 11/18/09
I'm so glad you all liked it! That's the one that was calling to me - I'll have to try it! [NT] - Meryl - 6:30am on 11/19/09

16901. NFR A serious concern. My friends, I am trying to track a relationship between H1 vaccine and heart - Marg CDN - 1:29am on 11/19/09 (49)

16901. Marg, you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. [NT] - Marianne - 2:39pm on 11/19/09 (18)

Marg, I'm deeply saddened to heart about your loss. Please take care. [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:05pm on 11/19/09
(((Marg))) I am so sorry. [NT] - AngAk - 1:40am on 11/19/09
hugs and sad smooches. [NT] - rvb - 2:05pm on 11/20/09
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest sympathy. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:58am on 11/19/09
Marc, so sorry for your loss, you're in my thoughts and prayers [NT] - lorijean - 2:57pm on 11/20/09
I'm so, so sorry, Marg. [NT] - Meryl - 2:02am on 11/19/09
So sorry to learn of your loss, Marg. My husband is considered "high risk" and we have been - Elenor - 2:17am on 11/19/09
I am very sorry, and shocked... my condolences to you... [NT] - SallyBR - 11:01pm on 11/20/09
Condolences Marg--so sorry to hear of your loss [NT] - charlie - 2:39am on 11/19/09
Marg, so sorry to hear your news. My condolences. [NT] - ErininNY - 11:51pm on 11/20/09
(((Marg))) - MariaDNoCA - 2:47am on 11/19/09
Marg, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you, and I will keep an ear open. [NT] - Joe - 3:02am on 11/19/09

And I'm so glad you took the time to let us know. [NT] - Joe - 4:55am on 11/19/09

(((Marg))) I am so very sorry. I will definitely let you know if I hear of any incidents here. You - PatBastrop - 3:05am on 11/19/09
Marg I am so sorry for your loss ut I do know of someone who had some serious issues - Music City Missy - 3:09am on 11/19/09
So very sorry. We'll be here for you, as you know. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:09am on 11/19/09
Marg, I am so sorry. I will keep an ear out and let you know if I read or see anything. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:18am on 11/19/09
Marg, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences. [NT] - Cindy - 3:41am on 11/19/09
Marg, I'm so profoundly saddened to hear of your loss, I'm in shock. Praying (((Marg))) [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:41am on 11/19/09
Oh my goodness. My heartfelt wishes go to you Marg. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:52am on 11/19/09
Marg, so sad to hear of your sudden loss and so in awe of your decision. NT [NT] - elaine - 3:55am on 11/19/09
Marg, My deepest condolences --- so very sorry to hear of your loss. [NT] - GayR - 4:30am on 11/19/09
Please know my prayers are with you, Marg. I'm so sorry. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:37am on 11/19/09
Marg - I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are also with you. [NT] - emtd - 5:10am on 11/19/09
No flu shots here Marg, but I will keep my ears open. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are - Dawn_MO - 5:10am on 11/19/09
Oh Marg, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:24am on 11/19/09
I'm having lunch w/an epidemiologist on Friday - - colleenmomof2 - 5:46am on 11/19/09
I am so sorry for your loss, Marg. [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:02am on 11/19/09
So very sorry for your loss, Marg. Deepest condolences. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:12am on 11/19/09
Blessings, dear one. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:41am on 11/19/09
Prayers and condolences, Marg. [NT] - judy-mass - 11:18am on 11/19/09
((Marg)) Thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry his sudden passing [NT] - barb_b - 11:41am on 11/19/09
((Marg)) - You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:11pm on 11/19/09
Marg, I'm so very sorry for your loss. And very thankful for your strength at this time. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:12pm on 11/19/09
Marg, there are no words that adequately convey how sorry I am for your loss. (((Marg))) [NT] - desertjean - 1:21pm on 11/19/09
My heart goes out to you and your family Marg. [NT] - Tessie in Cincy - 2:08pm on 11/19/09
Marg, my deepest condolences to you. You are in my thoughts. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 3:17pm on 11/19/09

I'm so sorry (((Marg))). [NT] - orchid - 4:53pm on 11/19/09

oh Marg, praying for comfort and peace to you.... I'm so sorry [NT] - cheezz - 1:15am on 11/20/09

W.hat sad news. My sincere condolences [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:59pm on 11/19/09

So sorry to hear this my Dad called yesterday and said is wifes son died yesterday from a Heart - carol whidbey Is - 4:15pm on 11/19/09

Oh Nio! So sad to hear of your terrible loss, (((Marg))). [NT] - RuthAB - 4:45pm on 11/19/09
No H1N1 shots here - but my sincere sympathy for your loss..... - GayleMO - 5:32pm on 11/19/09
(((Oh, Marg.))) Such heartbreak. You're in my thoughts and heart. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:12pm on 11/19/09
Marg, I am so sorry for your loss. [NT] - EvaN - 6:57pm on 11/19/09

Oh Marg, I am so so sorry for your loss. Wish I could give you a hug. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:46pm on 11/19/09

Marg, I'm so sorry to hear the news. (((hugs))) [NT] - Traca - 7:27am on 11/20/09

I'm very sorry for your loss, my sincerest condolences [NT] - suz - 9:40pm on 11/20/09

16902. Marg, I am so sorry for your loss. May fond memories sustain you. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:46pm on 11/19/09 (8)

Such sad news, I'm so sorry. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:53pm on 11/19/09
So very tragic for you...I'm very sorry. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:09am on 11/20/09
Marg, I am so sorry. Prayers for comfort are with you. [NT] - Brooksie - 2:51am on 11/20/09
So sudden, it's very sad. How kind of you to think of others while you are grieving. [NT] - MoNJ - 1:40pm on 11/20/09
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Marg. I can't imagine the - DawnNYS - 1:23pm on 11/21/09
Dearest Marg, how very sorry I am to hear this news. Our condolences and prayers to you. [NT] - joanietoo - 3:54pm on 11/21/09
Condolences Marg - huge shock... [NT] - Sandra in New York - 8:51pm on 11/22/09
Marg I am just getting back and catching up. I am so very sorry to hear - Barbara in VA - 5:11pm on 11/28/09

16903. REC: Buttermilk Baked Chicken...delicious substitute for fried chicken... [LINK] - Marianne - 3:29am on 11/20/09 (0)

16904. El Rey Cocoa Powder - has anyone tried it? [LINK] - Meryl - 4:11am on 11/20/09 (2)

Nope, haven't tried it. Like the site, though! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 12:19pm on 11/20/09

Chocosphere is great - I've ordered from them before. [NT] - Meryl - 7:29pm on 11/20/09

16905. Loving this recipe -- especially for the holidays: James Beard's Liver Pate - Traca - 7:38am on 11/20/09 (9)

OMG! Can't believe it! What brand did you use, Traca? I HAVE to try this recipe! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:02am on 11/20/09

I have no idea what brand I used. Store I went to only sold one variety. - Traca - 12:09am on 11/21/09

"See, Porkie...what did I tell you! P�t� is where liverwursts go when they've been good." [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:31pm on 11/20/09
I love this recipe. My sister has made a very similar version for years - Dawn_MO - 1:20pm on 11/20/09
another wonderful p�t�... we call it liver ice cream. - rvb - 2:00pm on 11/20/09

Oooh, this looks good too. I'm a big fan of curry. Thanks RVB. [NT] - Traca - 12:10am on 11/21/09
rvb, I love this recipe, we make it every Christmas now (((smooches))) - Heather_in_SF - 1:35am on 11/21/09

Forgive my ignorance. Would these recipes need to sit, refrigerated, in order to... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:07pm on 11/20/09

hi michael: if i have any left over and store it in the refrigerator... - rvb - 5:13pm on 11/20/09

16906. FRC: Adding fiber (and dry milk) to cereal-based muffins? [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 1:11pm on 11/20/09 (0)

16907. FRC - Thinking about fiber - colleenmomof2 - 1:19pm on 11/20/09 (11)

The first thing we do, is to watch the fat. - EvaN - 1:49pm on 11/20/09
You may need Beano in the beginning but once - Charley - 2:27pm on 11/20/09

Charley, adding beans to things we might not ordinarily use beans in, is a great idea. - EvaN - 2:50pm on 11/20/09

I add garbanzo and kidney beans to my green leafy salads in the winter, [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 12:18am on 11/21/09

Quinoa salad, steel cut oats on weekends when I have more time, and yes, bean soups! [NT] - cheezz - 3:06am on 11/21/09

I just had a quinoa salad made with cranberries, walnuts, and orange sections - very good. [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:16pm on 11/21/09

Oatmeal--not the instant kind--helped bring my husband's numbers way down. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:07am on 11/21/09
I watch my carbohydrate intake - and balance it with protein and a little fat when - DawnNYS - 9:19pm on 11/21/09

I do the pb/bread trick with Mission lo-carb tortillas.... the hi-fiber/protein keeps me going too [NT] - cheezz - 6:28am on 11/22/09

also, I love Joe's Cannellini with Sage-Tomato Sauce over brown basmati rice.... YUM! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:29am on 11/22/09

Beans and lentils. I love them but they take a little advance planning because they take time to - Joe - 4:53pm on 11/22/09

16908. Turkey Tetrazzini from Pat NoCal. Very good recipe just in time for Thanksgiving leftover turkey. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:15pm on 11/20/09 (2)

I think it would be great to start a thread of leftover turkey recipes. This is one of my go-to's. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:46am on 11/23/09
REC: White Bean Chili - Dawn_MO - 12:50pm on 11/23/09

16909. My husband saw fresh turkeys in the market yesterday and asked me>>> - Luisa_Calif - 4:26pm on 11/20/09 (14)

Usually they take home early for the convenience and to avoid crowds. more.. - MarkinHouston - 6:52pm on 11/20/09

"Don't wash or rinse the bird" This will save me 3 rolls of paper towels! Thanks, Mark - Michael in Sarasota - 7:28pm on 11/20/09
Not frozen, fresh, so there won't be any thawing in fridge, just storage. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:35pm on 11/20/09

The butcher told my sister that the fresh birds are kept really cold, at 33 degrees or something, - Heather_in_SF - 1:31am on 11/21/09

You know, I think I noticed the same thing. Used to have to get up at the crack of dawn to get the>> - Luisa_Calif - 3:44am on 11/21/09
I've also noticed & wondered if it's because of better insulated and regulated ovens. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:20pm on 11/21/09
Is it just turkeys that will keep so long in the fridge?? - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:22pm on 11/21/09

The butcher told my sis that because they are so cold they keep longer. And most fridges keep - Heather_in_SF - 6:48am on 11/22/09

Perhaps because more people used to stuff their birds (I don't anymore) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:39pm on 11/21/09
oh, thanks for the temp heads -up. I have my fresh turkey (Foster Farms) - Luisa_Calif - 4:41pm on 11/21/09

In California turkeys are allowed to be cooled to 28� F and still legally be called "fresh" . . . - mistral - 4:48pm on 11/21/09

Good to know, thanks! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:05pm on 11/21/09
I remembered the butchers term for these very cold but fresh birds: crisp! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:43am on 11/22/09
Thanks, worked out great, turned the temp down in the garage fridge for the turkey dry-brineing. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:17pm on 11/27/09

16910. Marg CDN: Just getting back from talking about H1N1 risks - colleenmomof2 - 6:58pm on 11/20/09 (2)

Marg, I saw this on CTV news last night . A batch of H1N1 vaccine has been recalled in Canada. [LINK] - RuthAB - 8:26pm on 11/20/09
They don't even have them yet here in SF, not that I need one now... - Heather_in_SF - 1:32am on 11/21/09

16911. ISO: your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe, that holds it's shape - cheezz - 8:54pm on 11/20/09 (2)

This is probably sacrilege - my sister makes cutouts with the cookie recipe on the back of the - Melissa Dallas - 2:24am on 11/21/09

That's a good idea... even though we want to make homemade, you might get tight on time-thx! [NT] - cheezz - 3:08am on 11/21/09

16912. Tips? On keeping the skin off gravy that is on the burner on low? - MoNJ - 9:05pm on 11/20/09 (3)

circle of parchment paper? - DJM - 9:16pm on 11/20/09
I've seen a thin drizzle of melted butter used to seal puddings. Then it gets reheated & stirred in. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:32pm on 11/21/09
You could stir it often enough that a skin doesn't have a chance to form, or if it is going to sit - Joe - 12:31am on 11/23/09

16913. I'm in love with Momofuku's Ginger Scallion Noodles..... [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 1:24am on 11/21/09 (4)

I love everything I've had at Momofuku's. The recipes usually have about 200 steps to them,. Thanks - CynUpstateNY - 10:38am on 11/21/09
Thanks Heather! The fried chicken recipe looks good too. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:55pm on 11/21/09
Tried several recipes in the book. Very good. Heather, this would be a worthwhile purchase for you. [NT] - Traca - 3:38am on 11/23/09

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl all year.... (grin) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:40am on 11/23/09

16914. For Cheezz-here's my authentic Scottish Shortbread & it is fabulous. I got it from - Melissa Dallas - 2:28am on 11/21/09 (10)

This looks just like what I make, except I use confectioners sugar instead of granulated... - cheezz - 3:14am on 11/21/09

I've never used rice flour but have some in the pantry to try next time. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:55am on 11/21/09

I use Laurie Colwin's and it uses rice flour & powdered sugar. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 11/21/09

The (secret) family recipe uses rice flour, semolina and xxx sugar - Heather_in_SF - 6:51am on 11/22/09

Och-aye, sounds good. My Dad who was born in Glasgow, Scotland made a mean shortbread too [NT] - FloriSandy - 6:07am on 11/21/09
Rice flour really makes a difference. The shortbread are crisper compared to using corn starch. - Sylvia - 1:36pm on 11/21/09

Agree. I always use rice flour. (Scottish grandmother.) And cornstarch can leave an ugly aftertaste. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 3:21pm on 11/21/09
Good to know about the rice flour. I use a bit in eggless ravioli dough. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:37pm on 11/21/09
I wonder if the use of rice flour is because so many of the UK'ers (altho I thought only Irish) have - DawnNYS - 9:07pm on 11/21/09

It's because it makes the cookies "sandier" [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:44am on 11/22/09

16915. These are soooo good = Orange Blossom Pecan Bars - Melissa Dallas - 2:44am on 11/21/09 (1)

This looks like a good one for Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:32pm on 11/21/09

16916. To check out: Quadruple Chocolate Cake! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:14am on 11/21/09 (0)

16917. Peanut Butter Biscotti (with dark chocolate chunks)! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:15am on 11/21/09 (5)

Evil woman! First the brownie slide show, now this. You are killin' me! ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:13pm on 11/21/09

LOL! [NT] - Meryl - 8:03pm on 11/21/09

I admit it.... I'm drooling!! I've never heard of Askinosie chocolate or Smooth Operator PB [NT] - cheezz - 6:39am on 11/22/09

Askinoskie Chocolate is by Shawn Askinoskie from Springfield, MO [LINK] - GayleMO - 4:14am on 11/24/09

My DD would love the White Chocolate PB, but wow - $6 a jar? [NT] - cheezz - 6:42am on 11/22/09

16918. To check out: Crab, Cilantro and Lime Dip [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:18am on 11/21/09 (4)

Thanks Meryl, I think I am going to bring this for Thanksgiving to my in-laws house. - Dawn_MO - 4:27pm on 11/21/09

You're welcome, Dawn - the addition of shrimp and lobster sounds great. [NT] - Meryl - 8:04pm on 11/21/09

Looks like a good recipe source, this Italian Sausage soup sure looks good. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:30pm on 11/21/09

Yeah, lots of the recipes look good on that blog. [NT] - Meryl - 8:08pm on 11/21/09

16919. Speaking of Blum's...let's take a walk down memeory lane shall we? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:23am on 11/21/09 (10)

The Sweet Spot bakery in Japantown makes the Blum's coffee and lemon crunch cakes - Heather_in_SF - 6:06am on 11/21/09

Is that the same Victoria Pastry as in Greenbrae? My Dad plays Bocce with the owner (Rt-ed now) - Luisa_Calif - 4:00pm on 11/21/09

Yes, it must be. The one I restrain myself from visiting often is in North Beach. Love their canoli [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:41am on 11/22/09
Have you tried the Sacripantina cake at Victoria Pastry? Oh-my-word!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:59pm on 11/22/09

What is that? Never heard of it. Can you describe it? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:15pm on 11/22/09

Oh crumb, what was I thinking...it's at Stella Pastry, not Victoria. Sacripantina cake is [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:48pm on 11/22/09

Well, YUM anyway! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:44pm on 11/22/09

Major yum. Highly recommend it. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:55pm on 11/22/09

Mamm*ry Lane...hahahahah. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:26pm on 11/21/09
Eastern Bakery, in SF Chinatown makes it too. Sooooo good. We didn't make it down the block before [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:03pm on 11/22/09

16920. Fleischmann's Yeast is offering for $1.00 a Booklet by Nancy Baggett called BreadBreakthrough [LINK] - GayR - 12:28pm on 11/21/09 (0)

16921. Slick shortcut way to temper chocolate....if you have a gas stove. - MarilynFL - 3:20pm on 11/21/09 (5)

Marilyn, if I leave the oven light on... - judy-mass - 5:50pm on 11/21/09

oh, good to know, judy! Thank you! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:04pm on 11/21/09
Aha, that explains it. I didn't see how that could be done on mine. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:41pm on 11/21/09

Sorry, wrong place. This is in reply to Missy. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:42pm on 11/21/09

Residential gas stoves don't work that way anymore - Music City Missy - 6:05pm on 11/21/09

16922. Does anyone use the Look Oven Cooking Bags to roast turkeys? Seems - Elenor - 4:10pm on 11/21/09 (1)

I've used the ones from Reynolds with great success. You cut vent holes in it. Also, - Traca - 10:07pm on 11/22/09

16923. ISO: Music City Missy, just wanted to let you know I tried the Dukes Mayo. I think it has a - Curious1 - 6:45pm on 11/21/09 (1)

Glad you liked itt- it's funny how different they all are [NT] - Music City Missy - 12:54am on 11/23/09

16924. Need this for future reference and thought I would post here - Coq au Vin Rosettes - GayR - 9:01pm on 11/21/09 (12)

Gay, what a great looking recipe. I bet that this could be made ahead of time - Dawn_MO - 10:19pm on 11/21/09

Dawn_MO, That is the exact reason I posted this, to use for Christmas and I am going to do it - GayR - 10:52pm on 11/21/09

Gay, I missed the timing...When would you like us there? "Future Reference" is so vague..... :) [NT] - barb_b - 2:22am on 11/22/09

Just read Dawn's post...Christmas eve is a conflict... BUT, love your entree!! Will take a rain - barb_b - 2:28am on 11/22/09

Awww, so sorry Barb. But Gay....can't wait! ;) [NT] - orchid - 2:57am on 11/22/09
barb_b, Christmas Eve will be great....just let me know what time you will arrive so I have - GayR - 12:38pm on 11/22/09

Oh, barb, just noticed that Christmas Eve is a conflict .... we will have to make other arrangements [NT] - GayR - 1:31pm on 11/22/09

I'm having an eyeball dyslexic moment here...can't visualize this at all. Any images available? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:18pm on 11/22/09

I think this might be it. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 6:36pm on 11/22/09

If you click on the picture you get this. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 6:39pm on 11/22/09

MarilynFL, Here is another photo - also click on the picture - it gets a bit bigger. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:26pm on 11/22/09

Thank you, orchid and Gay! Looks lovely...and rosey. I visualized a single circle and - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 11/23/09

16925. Great Gravy Whisk! (or potato smasher) [LINK] - mistral - 9:26pm on 11/21/09 (2)

It's the best for gravy and for stirring any sauce. I thought it was called a French Whisk. I - Elenor - 10:05pm on 11/21/09

Mine is smaller and a slightly different shape. [NT] - Elenor - 10:14pm on 11/21/09

16926. 97 of Los Angeles Times Best Thanksgiving Recipes - a treasure trove! [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:50pm on 11/21/09 (5)

Yes, Enjoyed that! - Luisa_Calif - 11:21pm on 11/21/09
I want to try so many of these recipes. Thanks for sharing GayR. [NT] - EvaN - 11:07am on 11/22/09

My pleasure, EvaN. [NT] - GayR - 1:16pm on 11/22/09

Excellent resource! Thank you!!! [NT] - lizzy - 2:47pm on 11/22/09
Good find, Gay! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:46pm on 11/22/09

16927. Luisa, I just read a great hint for cooking cheesecake in a water bath. - Cindy - 11:18pm on 11/21/09 (2)

I'm all ears for that! Thanks! I was thinking to make that Carmel Apple Cheesecake again after >> - Luisa_Calif - 11:44pm on 11/21/09

Amen...thanks, Cindy. I gave up on water baths too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:42pm on 11/22/09

16928. Sylvia, you once posted that you made Triple Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. - Cindy - 12:16am on 11/22/09 (2)

Here you go - Sylvia - 11:56am on 11/22/09

Thanks Sylvia, these look REALLY good! [NT] - Cindy - 3:46am on 11/23/09

16929. Cheezz, how much in advance can I make your Cranberry Bliss Bars? - Cindy - 1:15am on 11/22/09 (5)

I've made them a few days ahead and just kept refrigerated. Have never actually frozen them - cheezz - 6:49am on 11/22/09

Thanks Cheezz. [NT] - Cindy - 7:09am on 11/22/09

I have frozen them with great results. [NT] - lorijean - 3:15pm on 11/23/09

Good to know!! I'll note it on my recipe - thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 6:34pm on 11/23/09
Thanks for the info, I made them this afternoon. They look great! [NT] - Cindy - 4:33am on 11/24/09

16930. iso michael in sarasota re pear cardamom vinegar - cloudysmom - 3:46am on 11/22/09 (5)

Hi! Welcome cloudysmom! [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:13pm on 11/22/09
Hi cloudysmom. Did you know she has a blog? If you click on contact and send an email, perhaps [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:32pm on 11/22/09
Hi, cloudysmom! I haven't made the vinegar but I would use the - Michael in Sarasota - 5:58pm on 11/23/09
Welcome to the wonderful, sometimes crazy, always educational chat board! [NT] - cheezz - 6:34pm on 11/23/09
Welcome Cloudysmom! [NT] - Cindy - 10:19pm on 11/24/09

16931. Anyone doing appetizers this Thanksgiving? Looking for make-ahead ones for a tea - cheezz - 7:03am on 11/22/09 (36)

Olive Cheese Balls [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:15am on 11/22/09

Sylvia, I can't open your link. Can you help? Thanks. [NT] - Marianne - 9:49pm on 11/22/09

Olive Cheese Balls - Sylvia - 10:17pm on 11/22/09

Frico (These may be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight tin.) [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:18am on 11/22/09
Savoury Cheddar Thumbprint Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:20am on 11/22/09

Date and Fig Pinwheels - Sylvia - 11:22am on 11/22/09

Heart of Palm Prosciutto Wraps - Sylvia - 11:25am on 11/22/09

Sylvia, I have made these. Tx again for posting. Very easy. I have used store bought - barb_b - 12:08pm on 11/22/09

The rolls travel well though. Cut & smear with cheese & nuts at the destination. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:16pm on 11/22/09

Cranberry Almond Tapenade with Pita Crisps - Sylvia - 12:24pm on 11/22/09
Have been asked again to bring this for T-day. Rec: Mushroom-Stuffed Brie en Croute - Pat-NoCal - 3:37pm on 11/22/09

Yesterday I learned that Trader Joes is no longer carrying their puff pastry. Boohoo. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:37pm on 11/22/09

How am I supposed to go on living?! [NT] - Joe - 9:47pm on 11/22/09

I hear you, Joe! It's just so wrong! That was great puff pastry, especially for the price. Went to - Pat-NoCal - 2:16am on 11/23/09

Count your blessings. I have not been able to find Dufours anywhere down here, - Joe - 4:51am on 11/23/09

Another good one...Rec: Raspberry Brie en Croute - Pat-NoCal - 3:42pm on 11/22/09
Gonna try this soon Pat. Love that kind of reaction from guests. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:49pm on 11/22/09

REC: Caviar-Egg Torte - Dawn_MO - 4:07pm on 11/22/09

i've done this with mascarpone and a triple cream brie such as st.andre... - rvb - 6:43pm on 11/22/09

REC: Jalapeno Cheesecake - Dawn_MO - 4:09pm on 11/22/09
REC: Miniature Artichoke Tarts - Dawn_MO - 4:11pm on 11/22/09
REC: Orange Muffins with Smoked Turkey - Dawn_MO - 4:14pm on 11/22/09
REC: Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Torte - Dawn_MO - 4:16pm on 11/22/09
REC: Silver Palate Salmon Mousse - Dawn_MO - 4:21pm on 11/22/09
REC: Tuna Spread With Capers - Dawn_MO - 4:26pm on 11/22/09
REC: Shrimp Butter - Dawn_MO - 4:30pm on 11/22/09
Roasted Olives with Fennel & Lemon - rvb - 6:55pm on 11/22/09
Shrimp-and-Sesame-Sticks-with-Apricot-Dipping-Sauce [NT] [LINK] - rosie - 9:54pm on 11/22/09
Good with any cracker - Rec: Chutney Cheese Ball [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 10:20pm on 11/22/09
Went to a chefs' meeting this past week & these were killer - grit stuffed jalepeno poppers - Music City Missy - 12:56am on 11/23/09
So easy...Spice Crusted Cheese Truffles [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:26am on 11/23/09

These have been a favorite for years. Zuni Cafe's Cheese Puffs with Argula Bacon and Pickled Onions [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:27am on 11/23/09
These look great: Salmon Mousse Pinwheels [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:28am on 11/23/09
Stilton Pinwheels with Walnuts and Honey [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:33am on 11/23/09

WOW!!! Ask and ye shall receive in action! Thanks y'all - have a happy Thanksgiving! [NT] - cheezz - 2:17am on 11/23/09
Crispy Butternut Wontons with Spicy Tomato Sauce [NT] [LINK] - lorijean - 3:33pm on 11/23/09

16932. Thanks for the ideas and tips for roasting a duck. We made it for dinner - EvaN - 11:10am on 11/22/09 (0)

16933. Uh, uh...I am now rather worried....................... - joanietoo - 2:16pm on 11/22/09 (14)

Joanie, you are a gallant cook and are dedicated to bringing only the best... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:31pm on 11/22/09
Not that you really need it; but I would miss the stuffing. --my favorite part. A simple bread... - charlie - 3:56pm on 11/22/09

My favorite part too! - deb-in-MI - 4:46pm on 11/22/09
I love it also and Charlie's recipe is great. Don't let the word stuffing put you off, it can be [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:36pm on 11/22/09
I would miss the stuffing with just turkey, but with lamb, I think it might be out of place. - Joe - 9:18pm on 11/22/09

Joe! You segregate--the turkey people won't mix with lamb people anyway BG [NT] - charlie - 2:48pm on 11/23/09

Sounds perfect to me! In fact, you could skip one of the desserts since they - DawnNYS - 5:10pm on 11/22/09
joanie, your menu looks great! Maybe the mashed potatoes, and if you can get fresh cranberries -- - PatBastrop - 6:19pm on 11/22/09

I second mashed potatoes, it's hard for me to imagine a Thanksgiving without them, but then I admit - Heather_in_SF - 5:36am on 11/23/09

The menu is perfect, Joanie. Don't add a thing. Wish I could come and help you prepare it. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:45pm on 11/22/09
Sounds wonderful. Add happy wine and all will be good. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:41pm on 11/22/09
If stuffing is going to add more stress, go with cloverleaf rolls...buy some good ones from a bakery [NT] - cheezz - 2:20am on 11/23/09

Or try these Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins from Rachael Ray. Over 250 reviews. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:57am on 11/23/09

Beautiful Menu - (I wanna be your guest too!) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:43am on 11/23/09

16934. ISO Advice on making these lighbulb Christmas cookies... [LINK] - Tessie in Cincy - 3:44pm on 11/22/09 (3)

Tessie, you could pipe out the royal icing with a multi-opening tip, then [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:11pm on 11/22/09
I have a book that shows the bottoms not painted, but with a hole... - Glennis_NoCA - 1:33am on 11/24/09
Thanks Marilyn & Glennis for the advice! [NT] - Tessie in Cincy - 1:27pm on 11/24/09

16935. Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 5:19pm on 11/22/09 (23)

Feel better in a hurry Dawn. Thinking of you......... [NT] - Sylvia - 5:24pm on 11/22/09
Awwwwww, feel better soon D. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 5:29pm on 11/22/09
sending emergency supply of smoochicillin. [NT] - rvb - 6:35pm on 11/22/09

Thanks guys, but what is everyone else doing? :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:16pm on 11/22/09

Here's our day so far... - MarilynFL - 11:59pm on 11/22/09

My quiet six - PatBastrop - 11:25pm on 11/22/09
Not sure I even have Six...we'll see what shakes out - Luisa_Calif - 1:17am on 11/23/09
My [NT] - Sylvia - 1:32am on 11/23/09

Oops! My Sunday Six - Sylvia - 1:38am on 11/23/09

How rewarding to reap the rewards of your great teaching. Ian is a good student! :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:53am on 11/23/09
reading about Ian's culinary adventures makes me smile: ) [NT] - AngAk - 7:48am on 11/23/09

Weekend Six - desertjean - 2:42am on 11/23/09
Weekend Six - Dawn_MO - 5:04am on 11/23/09

My weekend six, last weekend before Thanksgiving! - Heather_in_SF - 5:47am on 11/23/09

My weekend six: I had early turkey-day on Sat. nuff said. [NT] - AngAk - 7:59am on 11/23/09
I hope you'll feel better soon. (((hug))) [NT] - EvaN - 9:15am on 11/23/09

Okay, that was my reply to DawnNYS. :-D [NT] - EvaN - 9:15am on 11/23/09

My Weekend Six - EvaN - 9:22am on 11/23/09

Eva, this Chocolate covered Gingerbread cake is really lovely and easy to make. [LINK] - AngAk - 7:12pm on 11/23/09

Glad to hear you are starting to feel better [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 4:37pm on 11/23/09
Weekend Six: Guess the theme - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:19pm on 11/23/09

Good girl! You were smart to clear out the fridge for the Thanksgiving leftovers...lol. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:52pm on 11/23/09

Except we now have nothing left to eat. Hot dogs for dinner. Yuck! ;) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:12am on 11/24/09

16936. DH's Weekend Cooking Lesson......Rump Roast in Beer [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:30pm on 11/22/09 (9)

Jinx! Lar's learning to make Sodom & Gomorrah Chile Chicken Casserole [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:47pm on 11/22/09

Good Grief, Charlie Brown! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:55pm on 11/22/09
Yum! [NT] - Sylvia - 12:00am on 11/23/09
For those of you who may have missed this epic recipe.... [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:45am on 11/23/09

This recipe would be very easy to take lots of calories out without leaving taste out - KarenNoCA - 1:22am on 11/23/09

The only thing that can't be adjusted in this recipe is Marilyn's humor. [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:13am on 11/23/09

Larry simplified this even further: Mix the noodles, chicken and sauce together - MarilynFL - 5:22pm on 11/23/09

I'll take the numbing effect Mar. What the hey, your original version is the sinful and - FloriSandy - 4:21am on 11/24/09

I don't know how I missed this gem, Marilyn, you rock! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:32am on 11/23/09

16937. Cheezz - in case I haven't told you, I LOVE Grammy's Peach Cobbler - Music City Missy - 2:04am on 11/23/09 (1)

Ah.... it brings tear to my eyes. She passed on many years ago and would LOVE to hear that! [NT] - cheezz - 2:21am on 11/23/09

16938. ISO Cheezz or any other teatime experts: How do I make a cucumber sandwich? - Joe - 2:10am on 11/23/09 (4)

I have made them the night before with no problem.... - cheezz - 2:26am on 11/23/09
I know you didn't ask, Joe but these veggie sandwiches posted by Gretchen are really excellent! [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 1:51pm on 11/23/09

Thanks for this reminder Cyn! We just might add it to our Christmas tea :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:47pm on 11/23/09

My pleasure, Jane! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:08am on 11/24/09

16939. Calling all you caterers, and those who serve the multitude... for this year's Christmas tea - cheezz - 2:32am on 11/23/09 (4)

I'd go with these Smoked Salmon Pinwheels [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:41am on 11/23/09
I think you need something very light. If you have the man (or woman) power a day or two ahead, [LINK] - Joe - 4:38am on 11/23/09

thanks to you all, I've had some great food suggestions... now how many pieces of each do we need?! [NT] - cheezz - 5:32am on 11/23/09

I would say for the savories, at least 1 of each per person. For the sweets, since there are so many - Joe - 3:34am on 11/24/09

16940. Can we get a head start on uses for leftover turkey? Pls post your recipes here. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:48am on 11/23/09 (8)

Curious1 got me thinking ahead with a link to the Turkey Tetrazzini she made. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:49am on 11/23/09
I live for the day-after-Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich... - Heather_in_SF - 5:34am on 11/23/09

Exactly!! If we go to someone's home for Thanksgiving dinner, I do the whole meal the next day just - Michael in Sarasota - 7:16pm on 11/23/09

the creamy enchiladas made with turkey. [NT] - AngAk - 7:56am on 11/23/09
Tortilla wraps: I heat the meat in the oven (covered so it doesn't burn) - EvaN - 9:45am on 11/23/09
Zuni Rolls with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce [LINK] - rosie - 2:50pm on 11/23/09
REC: White Bean Chili [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 5:04pm on 11/23/09
Love nlb Chicken / Turkey Noodle Casserole - barb_b - 12:05am on 11/24/09