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30563. Finerkitchens Next Phase [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 8:50pm on 10/22/18 (1)

Awesome Sir! Thank you for your continued support, Paul. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:52pm on 10/30/18

16549. I can't believe this isn't posted here somewhere... Rec Turkey Burgers - DawnNYS - 11:58pm on 10/20/09 (13)

Oh, I see ()Dot posted them once at epi. I wonder whatever happened to her/him? [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:54am on 10/21/09
ISO I see that epi has now(?) removed their links so I am looking for nlb's Swedish [LINK] - DawnNYS - 12:06pm on 10/21/09

Rec: Swedish Meatballs - Pat-NoCal - 2:15pm on 10/21/09

On my to-try list are these Vietnamese meatballs using ground turkey [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:31pm on 10/21/09

Or the Food and Wine version using chicken. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:32pm on 10/21/09

Thanks Pat - whatever happened to nlb? [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:14am on 10/22/09

I wish I knew. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:24am on 10/22/09

These are tasty. Rec: Turkey Meatball Stroganov [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:39pm on 10/21/09

Yum! Thanks for posting these Pat. - Dawn_MO - 4:14pm on 10/21/09

I thought so too, Dawn. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:30pm on 10/21/09

REC. Bayou burgers with spinach slaw - elaine - 7:40pm on 10/21/09

note about the above - I don't use the crayfish (we don't have any!!!).. - elaine - 7:45pm on 10/21/09

Rec: Mini Turkey Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Cranberry Sauce - DawnNYS - 12:06am on 10/22/09

16550. ISO Tess! Got a lovely treat from you today, the bay leaves smell divine! - Heather_in_SF - 3:55am on 10/21/09 (2)

Glad to hear you and everyone else received them and liked them.... - Tess - 1:35pm on 10/21/09

Yeah, that's what I do with lemons.... tree outside is very handy so I DIE when I see store prices! [NT] - cheezz - 11:04pm on 10/21/09

16551. REC: Jalapeno Cheddar Scones from Smitten Kitchen - delicious! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:31am on 10/21/09 (7)

Thanks for the review. I was looking at these yesterday and thinking about making them. - desertjean - 1:13pm on 10/21/09

My mom has called TWICE to say how much she loved them! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:24pm on 10/21/09

These sound and look wonderful! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:13pm on 10/21/09
Thank you Deb! These sound wonderful, I can't wait to make them. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:35pm on 10/21/09

I'm kind of fond of the batter raw too:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:23pm on 10/21/09

Deb and people are worried about ME? Kiddo, time to get the chemicals balanced! ;>) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:52pm on 10/21/09

Aw heck - already on drugs to do that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:56am on 10/22/09

16552. I made these to take to a meeting tonight. REC: Snack Mix Bars [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:11pm on 10/21/09 (1)

"Too much chocolate"? I never heard that phrase here before ;o) They look good, Dawn! - DawnNYS - 11:56pm on 10/21/09

16553. Probably very naive question..... - SallyBR - 4:50pm on 10/21/09 (24)

Another question - my Private Messages show I have 12 but I can only find 6. What am I doing wrong? [NT] - Elenor - 5:27pm on 10/21/09

Elenor, I believe that the total is a combination of the emails in "Inbox", "Sent", Saved" &"Trash" [NT] - barb_b - 5:39pm on 10/21/09

That is correct. You have to empty your trash. [NT] - Mimi - 12:07pm on 10/22/09

Hi Mimi. We miss you. [NT] - AngAk - 5:09pm on 10/22/09

try logging out and in again, maybe all will reset... [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:37pm on 10/21/09

Nope.... - SallyBR - 5:46pm on 10/21/09

When I click and read a post it turns GRAY. New ones are in RED. I use Firefox. [NT] - cheezz - 11:08pm on 10/21/09
The subject line turns grey -- if I just click the link the line stays red. [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:43pm on 10/21/09

Does not work for me... - SallyBR - 1:37pm on 10/22/09

maybe Mimi's techie geniuses can help??? [NT] - cheezz - 11:52pm on 10/22/09

Ack! Can you remind me again in about 3 weeks? Seriously way overloaded... - Mimi - 11:22am on 10/23/09

Don't worry about it.... - SallyBR - 7:19pm on 10/23/09

OH!! Geez, Sally, wait, I'm sorry...I misunderstood - Mimi - 12:46am on 10/26/09

FOr some reason.... - SallyBR - 8:51pm on 10/27/09

Could Paul help with this? [NT] - orchid - 8:22pm on 10/23/09

Sally, if you'd like to PM me, I can send you my password so that you can use my - DawnNYS - 12:44pm on 10/25/09

I recently switched from using Firefox to Internet Explorer and find that sometimes - Pat-NoCal - 6:53pm on 10/21/09

I guess my Firefox might be the problem... - SallyBR - 7:12pm on 10/21/09

I actually love that mark read feature...huge timesaver for me. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:47pm on 10/21/09

I do the same, use the "mark read" after reading for the day, then only the new posts show up in red [NT] - AngAk - 7:31pm on 10/21/09

What kind of computer and browser do you use? [NT] - cheezz - 11:09pm on 10/21/09

DELL Latitude D600, Firefox..... [NT] - SallyBR - 1:38pm on 10/22/09

Hi Sally - try checking your privacy settings in the Firefox browser, under Tools. - LisainLA - 9:18pm on 10/23/09

My Firefox privacy settings are under FIREFOX > Preferences - and that's a good idea Lisa! [NT] - cheezz - 10:41pm on 10/23/09

16554. All you bacon lovers--even I would love to try some of this, talk about some [LINK] - Nan - 5:30pm on 10/21/09 (1)

I love that interview, and this line has me in hysterics: Most important lesson you've ever learned? - Heather_in_SF - 11:03pm on 10/24/09

16555. Indoor Herb Terrariums - Kendall - 6:04pm on 10/21/09 (2)

Kendall, thanks for posting...Fun Idea! You brought back alot of childhood memories that I forgot - barb_b - 7:12pm on 10/21/09
Tightwad me,,.I want an aerogarden. Will I pay for an aerogarden? - Kendall - 7:55pm on 10/21/09

16556. Help! I am making a lion birthday cake tomorrow and I want to - elaine - 7:49pm on 10/21/09 (4)

Elaine, where do you get the lion for the cake, how much do you use? Much waste? Enquiring minds... [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:50pm on 10/21/09
E, can you get to a grocery store bakery? Since it's tomorrow, I'd just buy some - MarilynFL - 10:26pm on 10/21/09

I agree, chocolate buttercream. And just use the medium-sized round - DawnNYS - 12:09am on 10/22/09

What about toasted coconut or spun sugar? [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:44pm on 10/21/09

16557. If you're in the market for a "little" food processor, this one ROCKS! (and @ $16.95, affordable!) [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 10:10pm on 10/21/09 (5)

I have a couple of questions - KarenNoCA - 11:30pm on 10/21/09

Depends on the size of the onion/celery and how fine you want it. Usually eighths will do. Does a - Steve2 in LA - 3:47am on 10/22/09

Have you chopped nuts using this? (I did re-type the question, knowing who I was asking ;) - MoNJ - 12:58pm on 10/22/09

Not yet, thank goodness. . . I keep mine as FAR away from whirling blades as humanly possible. - Steve2 in LA - 11:57pm on 10/22/09

nut safety----so important. I have the older B&D small unit, with the slicer too. It actually makes - AngAk - 5:32pm on 10/23/09

16558. FK International Meetup. Hi everyone! I just now remembered about how some of us would like to - FloriSandy - 12:44am on 10/22/09 (24)

Forgot to add... length of trip! - FloriSandy - 1:03am on 10/22/09
Count me in - I need a break. The length will depend on the when. [NT] - Music City Missy - 1:51am on 10/22/09

Uh, do ya think we'll have enough room in the [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:18am on 10/22/09

Just kidding - I don't think we need that kind of space! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:38am on 10/22/09
Count me in, spring sounds good but am really open to almost any time with notice. Thanks Sandy! [NT] - Nan - 10:47am on 10/22/09
I am DYING to go on the Oasis of the Seas. :o) - Mimi - 12:05pm on 10/22/09

I'll check into that for you Mimi. By the way, I sent you a PM. [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:15am on 10/23/09

What a great idea! I would love to go and am very open to any suggestions. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:09pm on 10/22/09
Food crawl in NYC or New Orleans! [NT] - Traca - 7:51pm on 10/22/09

NYC what a great idea!! although we have several friends who have lifved there? Denver or Banff?? [NT] - Nan - 9:04pm on 10/22/09

EARLY spring?! Would also love a cruise, Grand Canyon trip.... oh, just anything! [NT] - cheezz - 12:04am on 10/23/09
Sounds marvelous--though I have 0 vacation time before May. Nawlins, I could manage! [NT] - ErininNY - 12:34am on 10/23/09
Keep the ideas coming! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:21am on 10/23/09
Great Idea! - deb-in-MI - 9:59am on 10/23/09
maybe some great food festival place. Scottsdale is the next pastry competion - AngAk - 6:12pm on 10/23/09

and there's always Paris . . . [NT] - AngAk - 6:22pm on 10/23/09

.... and Tuscany.... [NT] - cheezz - 10:42pm on 10/23/09

Tuscany happens to be one of our hottest selling trips and my first sale! - FloriSandy - 1:57am on 10/24/09

Ah.... it has to be the prettiest place I've ever seen.... even better than Maui! [NT] - cheezz - 3:49am on 10/24/09

But someday I'd love to see Alaska, Grand Canyon, a fall leaf tour, N. Carolina..... [NT] - cheezz - 3:51am on 10/24/09

U.S. National Parks! Yosemite, Yellowstone, Denali, north-rim Grand Canyon [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 1:56pm on 10/25/09

Have a favorite park you want to visit? [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:12pm on 10/25/09

ANY and ALL!!! [NT] - cheezz - 9:11pm on 10/25/09
that PBS series was so wonderful. I loved the history of the parks. [NT] - AngAk - 5:44pm on 10/26/09

16559. To chek out: Cardamom Coffee Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:26am on 10/22/09 (18)

Typed too fast: CheCk out. [NT] - Meryl - 1:27am on 10/22/09
Meryl, you just gotta stop this! There aren't enough hours in my life to make all these desserts! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:10pm on 10/22/09

Barb, I'd say sign up for Hinduism right now, then pass along all your favorites to the "next" life. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:22pm on 10/22/09

You are sooooo freakin' funny! LOLOLOLOL! [NT] - Meryl - 8:13pm on 10/22/09

I can't stop - I need to go to Desserts Anonymous or something! [NT] - Meryl - 8:12pm on 10/22/09

Meryl, I am determined that this need to bake is a genetic (dis) order of some sort. It just is not - Barbara in VA - 10:48pm on 10/22/09

Barbara, I think you're right ... so, I guess I'll go and bake something! Why fight it???! [NT] - Meryl - 12:00am on 10/23/09

"Hello, my name is Steve2 and I love desserts . . . " - Steve2 in LA - 12:04am on 10/23/09

hey, I work with another crew of "those" people. they love any baked goods, or unbaked for that - AngAk - 5:35pm on 10/23/09

I am heading to the kitchen, preheating the oven RIGHT NOW! I looked at the site - PatBastrop - 4:25pm on 10/22/09

I'm always looking for more recipes to use my cardamom in. yay. [NT] - AngAk - 5:15pm on 10/22/09

When I make Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread, I top it with a cardamom & sugar blend. Great flavor combo. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:08am on 10/23/09

Then there's the Cardamom-Plum preserves I make every spring. Really like that flavoring. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:08am on 10/23/09

"something bright and fresh that belies any sense of heaviness": this gal can write! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:25pm on 10/22/09
Are you making the Cardamom Cake or another or several or everything on the site? LOL! [NT] - Meryl - 8:14pm on 10/22/09
Pat - did you make the cardamom coffee cake?? [NT] - cheezz - 3:52am on 10/25/09

Not yet -- it is printed and on a magnet on my refrigerator. Had to get book club out of the way. - PatBastrop - 4:19am on 10/28/09

We leave tomorrow! Wedding is Saturday with a 'costume party reception' at her house :) - cheezz - 4:50am on 10/29/09

16560. REC: Black & White Cupcakes... - charlie - 1:39am on 10/22/09 (5)

These look good -- have you made them? - MariaDNoCA - 4:40am on 10/23/09

I have Maria--centers were white--what color did you have in mind? [NT] - charlie - 3:05pm on 10/23/09

Maybe orange centers so black/orange for Halloween... - MariaDNoCA - 4:45pm on 10/23/09

I left them plain, but your ideas sound great. Never say no to a good cream cheese icing. [NT] - charlie - 7:12pm on 10/23/09
Ha, so true...so true. :-) - MariaDNoCA - 10:03pm on 10/23/09

16561. Why is poi purple when taro isn't? - Lana in FL - 2:01am on 10/22/09 (13)

Any suggestions for Hawaiian food gratefully received. - Lana in FL - 2:07am on 10/22/09

Spam, yes please! I like diced Spam in fried rice, and those Spam sushi rolls that Sandi brought me - AngAk - 5:18pm on 10/22/09

There are many types of Taro - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:04pm on 10/22/09

Wait! Wasn't "Taro" the name of Scarlet O'Hara's joint in "Going Mit Das Vindt?" Curious,huh? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:10am on 10/23/09

Now that's a comment I'd expect from rvb :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:13pm on 10/25/09

Thanks, Cathy. I think you've saved me from making poi. - Lana in FL - 12:40am on 10/24/09

I never knew how important Spam was in Hawaii until we had this thread on Epicurios years ago. - Kendall - 11:45pm on 10/22/09

also, I had lots of SPAM when camping with the girl scouts. it would be doubly appropriate. [NT] - AngAk - 5:36pm on 10/23/09

OK, you've convinced me! Spam it is! I *must* find the recipe for thr Spam sushi. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:41am on 10/24/09

Found a recipe for Spam sushi [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:09pm on 10/24/09

Spam Musubi [LINK] - Earnie - 7:22pm on 10/25/09

that's the one that Sandi brought me for a breakfast treat. Pres Obama's favorite. [NT] - AngAk - 5:45pm on 10/26/09
Thanks, Earnie. Great instructions! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:55am on 10/27/09

16562. Apple Wrapped Ricotta tarts [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 2:04am on 10/22/09 (6)

I like the idea of the rum soaked raisins. Did you check the link to the original post? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:44am on 10/22/09

There was a link to this from an email I received. The link worked for me. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:51pm on 10/22/09

sorry. I didn't mean that the link didn't work for me but there was a good photo of - Luisa_Calif - 5:49pm on 10/23/09

If the link doesn't work, open up the msg and click on that link. it does work..strange [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:55pm on 10/22/09
Ricotta Fritters [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 3:01pm on 10/22/09
What a lovely idea! Thanks, Marsha. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:23am on 10/23/09

16563. I saw Herbes de Provence in Costco today. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:05am on 10/22/09 (0)

16564. How early can I bake a cake before an event? - MariaDNoCA - 2:15am on 10/22/09 (4)

Depends on what type of cake it is, so what type of cake is it? LOL [NT] - Meryl - 2:29am on 10/22/09

It's that pumpkin shaped cake - MariaDNoCA - 3:39am on 10/22/09

P.S. Most cakes can be baked at least the night before, well wrapped in plastic, then in foil OR - Meryl - 2:31am on 10/22/09
The sourcream pumpkin bundt cake I posted above was made Monday - desertjean - 1:27pm on 10/22/09

16565. Looking good: Chocolate fruit cake [LINK] [IMAGE] - EvaN - 12:12pm on 10/22/09 (2)

I'm with you Eva--it looks fabulous [NT] - charlie - 10:35pm on 10/22/09
This looks like a real Baker's Challenge! Quite the project! Will expect reports back. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:55am on 10/23/09

16566. This night be a dumb question, but which side of a pizza stone do you use? There - DawnNYS - 2:56pm on 10/22/09 (5)

I use the smooth side to cook on. The other side of mine has - Liz D - 3:40pm on 10/22/09
Use the flat side. But I don't think it makes much difference. Doesn't sound like yours is getting - Shaun in TO - 3:52pm on 10/22/09

I agree, you really need to heat the stone HOT. My bread always bakes better. . . - mistral - 4:13pm on 10/22/09

Doesn't matter which side but the temp and length of heating time does as Shaun and mistral say - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:57pm on 10/22/09

Thanks all. Sounds like good advice. If you wander over to the refrigerated - DawnNYS - 10:33am on 10/23/09

16567. Question about Sour Cream Pumpkin Cake by desertjean (see link) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:13pm on 10/22/09 (3)

I guess it depends on how thin it actually is. - desertjean - 6:31pm on 10/22/09

Okey doke...will give it a try this weekend. Thanks, dj. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:02am on 10/23/09
Yes, thanks for the recipe! I will be making it today and I have a feeling it will be going - DawnNYS - 10:46am on 10/23/09

16568. Need to process chile peppers in an electric kitchen - Kendall - 8:27pm on 10/22/09 (15)

Grill over hot coals on a bbq, or on high flame on a gas grill. We used to have... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:06pm on 10/22/09
How about a propane torch? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:25pm on 10/22/09
The broiler works great. Just keep an eye on them. [NT] - Joe - 9:35pm on 10/22/09
Don't have a torch, haven't moved my grill here yet, guess it's the broiler, chair in front of oven [NT] - Kendall - 9:58pm on 10/22/09
Thanks! [NT] - Kendall - 9:59pm on 10/22/09

remember to put your vent on high! and don't breathe in too much of that lovely - AngAk - 11:28pm on 10/22/09

I'll'll second "propane torch" but in a pinch, what about sterno burners. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:13am on 10/23/09
An electric oven has a vent? DUH! I don't have any sterno burners either - Kendall - 1:55am on 10/23/09

Turn your hood vent on. I do peppers under the broiler all the time. They don't really smoke all - PatBastrop - 3:27am on 10/23/09

I think I'll freeze them Pat, after they cool down, never heard that tip before! [NT] - Kendall - 4:27am on 10/23/09

I will never do that again! I do have a really good oven I found, it has an automatic vent. - Kendall - 4:26am on 10/23/09

Why not? What went wrong? [NT] - Joe - 4:06am on 10/24/09

You can also drop them briefly into hot oil to blister the skins so they peel easily. - Melissa Dallas - 12:19pm on 10/23/09

Now, I find the solution! Thanks Melissa, definately next time, but I'll have my grill here by then! [NT] - Kendall - 11:15pm on 10/23/09

I use the oven. My electric range, supplied by the landlord, is pretty puny. - Heather_in_SF - 2:34am on 10/24/09

16569. Made Curious' Kung Pao Pork tonight, was yummy! [NT] [LINK] - Mimi - 11:14pm on 10/22/09 (1)

Hi Mimi, glad you liked it. Cooking Light has a lot of stirfry type dishes that are really good. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:34pm on 10/25/09

16570. NFR Just to let everyone know Costco is having a sale on Cast Iron 6Qt Dutch Oven - carol whidbey Is - 12:53am on 10/23/09 (9)

Argh, and I know someone who was just there last night. Ah, well. :) Enjoy your new one(s)! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:47am on 10/23/09
It's not a sale price is it - I paid $49.97 regular price - Kirkland brand oval? - Music City Missy - 2:25am on 10/23/09

I thought it was a sale yes comes in choclate brown and burgandy - carol whidbey Is - 2:43pm on 10/23/09

Oh definitely & I've had very good luck with Kirkland Brand - Music City Missy - 9:09pm on 10/23/09

I wish I hadn't bought the Martha Stewart brand Dutch oven from Macy's. I'm not happy at all. - Michael in Phoenix - 12:33am on 10/24/09

I saw those, gorgeous and nicely made. That burgundy color was amazing. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 2:30am on 10/24/09
Costco has Calphalon 8 Quart Dutch Oven for $149.99 ---- [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:50pm on 10/24/09
Do you know where they were made? [NT] - Curious1 - 2:36pm on 10/25/09
Lodge Cast Iron [LINK] - Earnie - 7:28pm on 10/25/09

16571. Going to be CHI next week..hitting the book stores...BEST Books.... - joanietoo - 1:28am on 10/23/09 (5)

This is a request for your fav books....I will be on the look out for some....cook books as well... - joanietoo - 12:31pm on 10/24/09
Book Recommendations - Traca - 10:34pm on 10/24/09

Oh My Goodness Traca, better than I could have imagined. Thank you so very much and just in time too [NT] - joanietoo - 11:27am on 10/26/09

since you're in Chicago, the Junior League cookbook, Peeling a Wild Onion - AngAk - 5:54pm on 10/26/09

and the Artisan Bread in 5 minutes a day is very nice, but is it too hot generally by you for bread - AngAk - 7:42pm on 10/26/09

16572. wheew! Just got finished making abpout 900 meat/chard ravioli>>> - Luisa_Calif - 6:51am on 10/23/09 (11)

Oh, always try to combo the apples...each type adds something different to the flavor. Care to share - MarilynFL - 9:22am on 10/23/09

The PIE? I made these adjustments [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 5:39pm on 10/23/09
Well, basically an Italian Nonna's recipe, different every time, handful of this, big spoonful of - Luisa_Calif - 5:43pm on 10/23/09

Hi Luisa, what is Borachi? - Cindy - 4:21am on 10/24/09

Italian for borage. - Luisa_Calif - 5:13am on 10/24/09
Borragi (I corrected the spelling but still not sure if it's correct) is considered - Luisa_Calif - 4:51pm on 10/26/09

? please, what is "dry jack"? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:41pm on 10/24/09

I'll bet it's Dry Monterey Jack>>> [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:50am on 10/25/09

Yep! I forgert it is a Calif thing.I live close to the Vella Cheese Co and Sonoma. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 12:37am on 10/26/09

ah, live and learn. I'll be that adds an illusive flavor that would be missed without it. Thanks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:06pm on 10/26/09

Well the reason that my Nonna used Dry Jack is that she didn't have - Luisa_Calif - 4:46pm on 10/26/09

16573. judy_mass....just saw your response to KA flour's Pumpkin Pie... - MarilynFL - 9:25am on 10/23/09 (9)

Marilyn, I did bake it in the Pi plate... - judy-mass - 11:53am on 10/23/09

Judy, do you have a link to a photo of the Pi plate? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:54pm on 10/23/09

Luisa, [LINK] - judy-mass - 6:42pm on 10/23/09

judy, I think you need to make a stack of them just for your FK friends! [NT] - AngAk - 9:08pm on 10/23/09

I'm open to custom orders... - judy-mass - 2:16am on 10/24/09

Thanks. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:31pm on 10/23/09

Luisa (our Math queen!) here is another Pi plate [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:58pm on 10/23/09

and a Pi cookie cutter [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:58pm on 10/23/09
Both nice, thanks. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:31pm on 10/23/09

16574. ISO: Deb in MI--I made the Jalapeno Cheddar Scones last night to go with some [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 12:57pm on 10/23/09 (2)

[...holding hands over ears, putting on blindfold & bag over head.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:04pm on 10/23/09
Thanks for letting me know - and so glad you liked them! - deb-in-MI - 3:36pm on 10/23/09

16575. Marilyn...is it time for a little mailbox grooming??? [NT] - Marg CDN - 6:05pm on 10/23/09 (2)

hey missy....just saw this. My Mail box said I had 87 out of 100...but I cleaned it out anyway. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:02pm on 10/24/09

Ah! My error. sorry. I put a space between the n and the FL. Once I took it out, your mailbox - Marg CDN - 5:13pm on 10/24/09

16576. Did my KA stand mixer just die? - MariaDNoCA - 9:59pm on 10/23/09 (12)

Does it make the sound without the bowl and beater? [NT] - charlie - 10:58pm on 10/23/09

It's not as bad now...the sound is just bad on start-up then is pretty ok. - MariaDNoCA - 12:43am on 10/24/09

I've had mine since 1992 and use it multiple times a week. I knead bread dough... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:28am on 10/24/09

Yes, she told me the oil leak was b/c I didn't use it often enough. - MariaDNoCA - 12:50am on 10/24/09

Maria, like Michael I also got mine in 1992 and it has mixed 100's and 100's of batches of cookies - Barbara in VA - 12:40am on 10/24/09
I would take it in for repair. Mine is a Mark 4 from 1963, sometimes I don't use it for months, - Heather_in_SF - 2:29am on 10/24/09

Gee, Heather, your machine is older than YOU are! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:50am on 10/24/09
Yes, she bought an older model, new, to make my first birthday cake. Can I get an Awwwww!!!? [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:21am on 10/28/09

Here's an Awwwww from me. I can identify with that. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:01pm on 10/28/09
That's sweet, Heather. [NT] - LisainLA - 8:20pm on 10/28/09
Awwwww, that is indeed a precious memory. I wish I had my Mom's old Sunbeam. I think it was pink - AngAk - 9:38pm on 10/28/09

My aunt had one of those, I'm thinking turquoise, is that possible? [NT] - Curious1 - 4:10pm on 10/29/09

16577. I need help with a menu for tomorrow night. We are having a party - Dawn_MO - 11:06pm on 10/23/09 (12)

Dawn, there are a lot of great ideas and recipes under "Menus." [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:13pm on 10/23/09
adults and children, or just adults? I bet when you all get together, it will be uplifting to her. - AngAk - 11:33pm on 10/23/09
Dawn, what about a taco bar - KarenNoCA - 11:36pm on 10/23/09
How about the Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas -- they are FABULOUS! Recipes..... - cheezz - 4:16am on 10/24/09
Crock pot of Pat's Amazing Chile (in T&T) (I double the beans.) - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:48am on 10/24/09
Sausage and peppers w/salad; apple crumble... [NT] - barb_b - 11:31am on 10/24/09
On my list to try: Posted by Gay Rec: Apple Onion and Cheddar Soup - barb_b - 11:38am on 10/24/09

And to make it a soup party, also posted by Gay Rec: Pumpkin and White Bean Soup - barb_b - 11:42am on 10/24/09

Thanks everyone! As usual you all had great ideas. I took Meryl's - Dawn_MO - 2:19pm on 10/24/09

Sounds delish! Let us know how everyone liked it :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:49pm on 10/24/09

Everyone loved it. The only thing was since I served the Lazy Woman appetizers - Dawn_MO - 4:14am on 10/25/09

Leftovers tonight. I made a fresh batch of the coconut rice and served the - Dawn_MO - 12:15am on 10/26/09

16578. Anyone have Shirley Corriher's Pie Crust Recipe? [NT] - Kendall - 11:32pm on 10/23/09 (11)

this one? [LINK] - cheezz - 11:46pm on 10/23/09

or here >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 11:47pm on 10/23/09

Thanks Cheezz, - Kendall - 12:06am on 10/24/09

Dang it, got no cake flour...but I can make it do. The pie doesn't bake, on that second recipe, - Kendall - 12:08am on 10/24/09

I always do crusts for about 10 min. at 425 deg. -- you can make your own cake flour -- - cheezz - 3:59am on 10/24/09

By the way, the best crumb crust I ever had was made with finely crushed animal cookies! [NT] - cheezz - 4:00am on 10/24/09

i can do that! [NT] - Kendall - 4:08am on 10/24/09

We just crushed up the cookies (ziploc bag/rolling pin) and mixed enough melted butter in to hold. - cheezz - 4:22am on 10/24/09

Charlie's Shortbread Cookie crust. This is very good! - Cindy - 4:29am on 10/24/09

Cheezz, that second link pie crust worked out very fine. Thank you. - Kendall - 7:07am on 10/24/09

oops - looks like you posted it twice! The chocolate filling sounds like a yummy one - thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 10:51pm on 10/24/09

16579. Has anyone used the SideSwipe paddle attachment for their KitchenAid?? [LINK] - cheezz - 11:37pm on 10/23/09 (25)

Cheezz, here is the one I bought. I got it about a year ago and used it last [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 12:35am on 10/24/09

I have one and I love it! - Cindy - 3:55am on 10/24/09

now see, all the reviews I read said the same thing!!! It occurs to me - cheezz - 4:03am on 10/24/09

That makes sense. Thanks. [NT] - Cindy - 4:23am on 10/24/09
i have one and it started to lose the small scrapers about the - darylGA - 12:04am on 10/26/09

daryl, did you adjust the mixer head as suggested? [NT] - cheezz - 1:16am on 10/26/09
Hi Daryl, I wondered if you'd forgotten about us. Good to see you here. I still make the Green - Curious1 - 3:26pm on 10/26/09

I bought the same one and love it. I was a little skeptical - lorijean - 3:03pm on 10/24/09

Omg I was going to post this question today too! [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:23am on 10/24/09

I was in Williams Sonoma and saw the Beater Blade - the middle bits are plastic, not metal! - cheezz - 4:04am on 10/24/09

Link to Cooks Illustrated review [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:32am on 10/24/09
I've been using my BeaterBlade for over a year now. Like it very much...the only - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 10/24/09

I bought this but haven't used it yet. Make sure you get the one that fits your mixer. ... [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 2:11am on 10/24/09

I just ordered another one for my sister's K45SS [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:44pm on 10/24/09

Read the directions for raising your beater a little and it looks pretty easy. I have the K45SS too. [NT] - cheezz - 10:59pm on 10/24/09

I have one for my old KA -- had to get it online, Sur la Table sells them but not - PatBastrop - 2:45am on 10/24/09

Good to know!! I may just check Sur la Table also as they are always getting new stuff. [NT] - cheezz - 4:05am on 10/24/09

This is the one I use and it's pretty terrific. What a difference! [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 7:11am on 10/25/09

Steve - it just opened a Google images search page... no pic [NT] - cheezz - 9:16pm on 10/25/09

Sorry Cheez, here 'tis. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 7:00am on 10/26/09

Yes - that's the other one I saw that everyone says throws flour around. Do you like it? [NT] - cheezz - 2:58am on 10/28/09

I haven't had that problem. Maybe they were running it too fast? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:06am on 10/28/09

I never use the "old" paddle anymore. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 12:37pm on 10/25/09
Nov/Dec issue of CI has a follow-up on the SideSwipe. KA is voiding the warranty if the blade is - Curious1 - 3:23pm on 10/26/09

Thanks very much for this input. When I finally use my blade, I will heed this advice! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:41pm on 10/26/09

16580. REC: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto. This was SO excellent tonight! [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 3:59am on 10/24/09 (4)

Looks delicious! Thank you for posting [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:59am on 10/24/09
Hmm, looks good. I wonder how pumpkin would work in its place. [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:22pm on 10/24/09

Probaly great. I think butternut squash is sweet compared to pumpkin. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:36pm on 10/24/09
I've used pumpkin as well. Much prefer butternut and acorn. [NT] - Marg CDN - 7:40pm on 10/24/09

16581. Adopting a Soldier ? - Earnie - 4:27am on 10/24/09 (5)

I tried to find someone on the swap who had a relative and all over town here-- as it turned out [LINK] - Nan - 11:16am on 10/24/09
Ernie - I've done this from www.soldierswishlist.com [LINK] - Music City Missy - 10:06pm on 10/24/09
I highly recommend the site www.anysoldier.com [LINK] - Angiebaby - 10:19pm on 10/24/09

Thank you all - Earnie - 6:23pm on 10/25/09

Have you seen this website that organizes volunteers to bake for soldiers? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:38pm on 10/30/09

16582. Well here is something for the holiday wish list...wowzer [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:00am on 10/24/09 (7)

Oh, wow, I want it, maybe even need it?? My $250 "old lady check" would almost cover it?? [NT] - Nan - 10:49am on 10/24/09

nan, here's a copper pot for you. I'll accompany you to go pick one up! [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 10:51pm on 10/26/09

Is there a lot of maintenance to copper bowls? I would sell my Kitchenaid mixer bowl and buy one NT - Ann - 5:36pm on 10/24/09

Not really--you just pour in some vinegar and a tbls of coarse salt and rub the inside with a paper. - charlie - 3:54pm on 10/25/09

Then rinse of course. [NT] - charlie - 3:55pm on 10/25/09

Or juice from half a lemon, and rub the salt around with the lemon half. I think that's Martha - Shaun in TO - 7:45pm on 10/25/09

I naively tried to clean an intricate brass bed using this method, what a mess, as you can imagine. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:22pm on 10/26/09

16583. I thought this was a cute craft for possible holiday baskets or hostess gifts; cupcake stands. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:33pm on 10/24/09 (4)

So cute!! I wonder where they got the hobnailed green candle dish... too perfect! [NT] - cheezz - 11:04pm on 10/24/09

According to the blog, they got them at the dollar store. I will check it out tomorrow. - Dawn_MO - 4:16am on 10/25/09

You're right - I saw that when I read closer... we don't have one here in L.A. though :( [NT] - cheezz - 4:35am on 10/25/09

You could also use garage sale or thrift store finds. I have - Dawn_MO - 2:27pm on 10/25/09

16584. Rec: Painfully Habanero Wings [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:42pm on 10/24/09 (3)

These sound great to me! I have some wings and will try out a mini batch for myself. - Dawn_MO - 4:43pm on 10/25/09
Lana...I think DD needs to add: Put on HAZMAT suit before preparing/eating these wings! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:01pm on 10/26/09

No kidding! I'm not even attempting them. [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:58am on 10/27/09

16585. I watched Pepin do an interesting thing with kale today. He stripped the curly.. - charlie - 4:55pm on 10/24/09 (8)

And in case you haven't tried them, they are fabulous. Salty and crunchy. Need sea salt tho. [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:08pm on 10/24/09
I've been doing this for almost a year now. It really depends on the type of kale as well. - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 10/24/09

...and speaking of kale, we've been enjoying this dinner: kale with quinoa and sweet potatoes - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 10/24/09

Looks good M--here's another we like REC: Creamy Polenta with Kale & Kidney Beans... - charlie - 8:25pm on 10/24/09

Just tried the crispy kale and it is really good-we used curly. [NT] - charlie - 8:24pm on 10/24/09
It's absolutely addictive. You can use all sorts of kale - Music City Missy - 10:00pm on 10/24/09
Breakfast use - Earnie - 6:42pm on 10/25/09

oh my Earnie...I wouldn't have thought of that with kale, yet I do the exact thing with spinach. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:02pm on 10/25/09

16586. REC: Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Torte with Caramel-Pecan Topping... - charlie - 5:04pm on 10/24/09 (4)

Oh My!! Make ahead....Frozen....Fall!! I need to find an excuse to make this!! Tx Charlie! [NT] - barb_b - 7:33pm on 10/24/09

Think you'll like it barb! [NT] - charlie - 8:26pm on 10/24/09

Thank you Charlie, for the reminder. That November Issue of Bon Appetit has so many great recipes! [NT] - GayR - 9:00pm on 10/24/09

Yes, Gay, I make them over and over. [NT] - charlie - 9:20pm on 10/24/09

16587. Did my tabouli sprout?! - DawnNYS - 5:07pm on 10/24/09 (5)

Not sure how bulgar could sprout since it is the cracked up grain, not whole. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:47pm on 10/24/09

I googled [LINK] - DawnNYS - 11:34am on 10/25/09

By the way, I let my tabouli sit in the refrigerator overnight instead of pre-soaking it, and - DawnNYS - 11:42am on 10/25/09

It was probably the seeds in the tomatoes. . . - mistral - 2:05am on 10/25/09

No, don't think it was from the tomatoes. I took the seeds out first, and - DawnNYS - 11:37am on 10/25/09

16588. ISO a good glaze frosting that won't soak into my Bundt cake - DawnNYS - 5:12pm on 10/24/09 (9)

What about that white icing that's on top of the sour cream pumpkin cake? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:29pm on 10/24/09

Dawn, remember the fondant that you made from scratch? You can always thin that down as icing. - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 10/24/09

Did the one for the pumpkin cake not soak in? [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:21am on 10/25/09

If you add a little cream cheese to the glaze, it will thicken it up and not soak in too much. [NT] - Meryl - 7:49pm on 10/24/09

Yes, good idea. Or next time make a yellow Bundt cake and top with chocolate ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:24am on 10/25/09

It won [NT] - mistral - 2:06am on 10/25/09
Lets try again: It won't sink in unless the glaze is too thin. I'd try adding more sugar. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 2:07am on 10/25/09

I added more sugar to the bowl so much so that it was beginning to get hard to stir. - DawnNYS - 11:23am on 10/25/09

some melted white chocolate added does the trick for me [NT] - AngAk - 6:09pm on 10/26/09

16589. FRC We are just cheap in these parts, I guess! - DawnNYS - 5:31pm on 10/24/09 (44)

Or only buying what they can't make at home. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:32pm on 10/24/09

That's what I look for. Unfortunately, it's almost always boxed brownies and cookies. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:48pm on 10/24/09

Those items must cost more just to make them. That means that... - Luisa_Calif - 7:59pm on 10/24/09

I ran inro the same thing with the Basket raffle at work - MarilynFL - 9:46pm on 10/24/09

WOW - That's terrible. But things times are tough all over. My stepdaughter's husband's computer - Elenor - 8:55pm on 10/24/09
I'm sorry you had such a bad time, who knows what makes a sale at a bake sale. What - Kendall - 9:40pm on 10/24/09

Hi Kendall. A checkerboard cake is a 3-layer cake that is baked in - DawnNYS - 11:55am on 10/25/09

Pictures - DawnNYS - 12:19pm on 10/25/09

Is it like this every year or are people afraid of swine flu this year? [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:56pm on 10/24/09

Good Poing Janet? Still the checkerboard cake sold. [NT] - Kendall - 10:01pm on 10/24/09
It's usually like that, although worse this year [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:03pm on 10/25/09

Not just bake sales... - judy-mass - 10:21pm on 10/24/09

Judy, tell them to go to china and see how they like living there! [NT] - Kendall - 10:26pm on 10/24/09

That's so rude of people! I overheard someone say at a craft fair once, right in - DawnNYS - 12:06pm on 10/25/09

Dawn, I do indeed... - judy-mass - 12:14pm on 10/25/09

Well, I appreciate you, Judy! I got my salt pig yesterday and it is gorgeous!! - Michael in Sarasota - 3:27pm on 10/25/09

Glad to hear it arrived and you like it. - judy-mass - 5:50pm on 10/25/09

I made a pair of socks for someone recently and they asked me how much the yarn cost ($20 average) - Heather_in_SF - 12:24am on 10/27/09

I fully support that. Only for my husband, would I knit a sweater because he's a witness to every - Marg CDN - 4:51pm on 10/27/09
Well I think you should have put them on for him --- over his head! [NT] - cheezz - 3:01am on 10/28/09

Hahahaha!!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:24am on 10/28/09

I appreciate, admire and envy the creative people of this world. The - orchid - 1:53am on 10/27/09

We just returned from the Texas Clay Festival in Gruene (pronounced, "Green". - PatBastrop - 11:03pm on 10/24/09

Well, I think Texas has a lot of wealthy cowboys and oil folks! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:30pm on 10/24/09

Judy, you're more evolved than I. I would have to tell them, "No, you couldn't." - Joe - 2:39am on 10/27/09
Ok, they don't deserve to have your work. Let them go to Wal-Mart! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:27am on 10/28/09

And you can't even tell it's a checkerboard cake until you cut into it! Did people know what it was? [NT] - cheezz - 11:08pm on 10/24/09

I wondered about that too! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52am on 10/25/09

Me too - I had a little sign on it with a cartoon of a checkboard cake - DawnNYS - 11:58am on 10/25/09

That's a wonderful idea to have a picture of it! That would certainly help it sell. [NT] - cheezz - 9:21pm on 10/25/09

BTW, Dawn, could you post the recipe you used for this cake? [NT] - cheezz - 9:22pm on 10/25/09

Yes. It was very simple, just two ingredients... - DawnNYS - 11:07pm on 10/25/09

HA! Love it..... well, I can certainly remember THAT recipe :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:17am on 10/26/09

WAIT! Duncan Hines makes an orange cake mix? [NT] - cheezz - 1:18am on 10/26/09

Here ya go: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:07am on 10/26/09

And if you don't want $38 dollar's worth of orange cake mix ;o) you can - DawnNYS - 12:34pm on 10/26/09

HA!! I've just never looked for it is all.... will pay more attention next time :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:02am on 10/28/09

right now Target has all sorts of Halloween icing/cakemix/decors in their Halloween aisles. - AngAk - 5:39pm on 10/28/09

get a cute little girl scout to stand behind the table :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:09pm on 10/24/09
I am putting on a craft show at my son's school and am worried about the turnout. - Dawn_MO - 1:13pm on 10/25/09
Can you tell me what baked goods have sold the best? Ours will be individual servings. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:13pm on 10/25/09

Yesterday, the pumpkin loaves were swooped up (large-size pan) and - DawnNYS - 4:00pm on 10/25/09

Hmm. Two for a quarter! I'd buy! :) Did you try putting out samples? [NT] - ErininNY - 9:02pm on 10/25/09

Good idea [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:09pm on 10/25/09

16590. Yogurt Cheese and I found a large plain yogurt in my fridge, 5 months old. - Kendall - 9:42pm on 10/24/09 (2)

LEMON CHEESECAKE w/yogurt cheese - Kendall - 9:45pm on 10/24/09
SPINACH DIP - Kendall - 9:49pm on 10/24/09

16591. Flu Vaccine Recipe - Kendall - 10:25pm on 10/24/09 (19)

Kendall, are you a scientist, or with the CDC, or in the medical community? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:28pm on 10/24/09
Here's the flu mist (that's what I got) ingredients as listed by the CDC [LINK] - Cindy - 11:52pm on 10/24/09

What I posted are the ingredients used in flu vaccines, not all of - Kendall - 12:33am on 10/25/09

Your comments are sincere and for the most part I agree with you - KarenNoCA - 12:58am on 10/25/09

It is scary, but the pharmaceuticals are pushed on us, the drug companies are huge lobbyists - Kendall - 1:45am on 10/25/09

I am posting this on every internet community I belong to, because I want people to make informed - Kendall - 1:46am on 10/25/09

My take is that a lot of people have died from the flu, but I have yet to hear about one person - EvaN - 10:51am on 10/25/09

I got my seasonal vaccine last Thurs. I feel great. I have taken one for 5 years, and not sick - AngAk - 6:22pm on 10/26/09

Same here. I took mine last week and have for the last 4 years. No flu for me, thankfully. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:49pm on 10/26/09

That's a misleading list, as it implies that ALL those additives are in the flu vaccine, whereas in - Shaun in TO - 12:54pm on 10/25/09

Go, Shaun, GO! I'm all for informed consent, but aren't many of the stories you see... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:26pm on 10/25/09

Like I said, Not ALL of those ingredients are in every flu vaccine. I am not saying don't get a flu - Kendall - 2:28pm on 10/25/09

I don't want to get in a big discussion here, but there is compelling evidence that aluminum... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:09pm on 10/25/09

Should be tagged NFRC... [NT] - ErininNY - 5:31pm on 10/25/09
From someone who wrote me privately: He says: - Kendall - 7:04pm on 10/25/09
OK, the 1st post are what they put in flu vaccines, everything else I wrote is my opinion. [NT] - Kendall - 7:08pm on 10/25/09
Did that clear it up? I had no intention of starting arguments. [NT] - Kendall - 7:09pm on 10/25/09
I was telling the others who commented my take on it. No shoving this in anyone's proverbial throat [NT] - Kendall - 7:11pm on 10/25/09
Please, NO more comments on this thread...Thank you! [NT] - Kendall - 7:16pm on 10/25/09

16592. Has anyone made pickled carrots, the kind you get as a side at a French bistro? - Heather_in_SF - 11:04pm on 10/24/09 (2)

Here's one from David Lebovitz REC: Easy Pickled Carrots... - charlie - 12:16am on 10/25/09

Thanks Charlie, this sounds just the ticket! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 2:01am on 10/25/09

16593. If I can lupini beans, do I have to use a pressure canner? - Lana in FL - 11:42pm on 10/24/09 (4)

If you want to them... - judy-mass - 12:54am on 10/25/09

OY! I just read my post. Title should be If you want to PRESERVE them. [NT] - judy-mass - 12:15pm on 10/25/09
I'll try freezing them - thanks. [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:02am on 10/27/09

I wouldn't freeze beans. They'll break down and separate something fierce, turning nearly inedible. - Steve2 in LA - 4:03am on 10/27/09

16594. I picked up The Perfect Cake book by Susan G. Purdy at the library. What should I try first? - Ann - 11:55pm on 10/24/09 (1)

Chocolate :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:24am on 10/25/09

16595. CARDAMOM recipes -- after searching over and over, I decided to do a thread... - cheezz - 4:26am on 10/25/09 (30)

Cookies & Bars: - cheezz - 4:26am on 10/25/09

Cinnamon-Cardamom Crisps (Midwest Living) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:32pm on 10/25/09
Chocolate Cardamom Brownies with Chocolate Pistachio Icing [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:51pm on 10/26/09
Ginger Spice Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:58pm on 10/26/09

Cakes & Muffins: - cheezz - 4:27am on 10/25/09

Cardamom Coffee Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:18am on 10/25/09

(Link posted at: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:18am on 10/25/09

(If anyone wants to read the whole thread). [NT] - Meryl - 8:36pm on 10/25/09

Rec: Cardamom biscotti - EvaN - 11:11am on 10/25/09
Kate Heddings Recipe - Cardamom Spiced Crumb Cake (Food & Wine) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:56am on 10/25/09
Rec: Vikorflann Kremekaks - DawnNYS - 12:41pm on 10/25/09
Party Time Pumpkin Cheesecake (Midwest Living) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:45pm on 10/25/09
REC: Cardamom Vanilla Pound Cake [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 1:04pm on 10/25/09
Bittersweet Chocolate and Cardamom Cupcakes [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:40pm on 10/26/09
Apple Cardamom Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:52pm on 10/26/09

(This is a repeat - just noticed this was listed on the main list) [NT] - Meryl - 9:55pm on 10/26/09

Ginger Cardamom Applesauce Snack Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:57pm on 10/26/09

Pastries & Desserts: - cheezz - 4:28am on 10/25/09
Main Dishes: - cheezz - 4:28am on 10/25/09

Herb and Spice Lamb Chops with Minted Asparagus [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:49pm on 10/26/09

Soups, Salads & Sides: - cheezz - 4:29am on 10/25/09
Breads: - cheezz - 4:31am on 10/25/09

Cardamom Wreath Bread (Midwest Living) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:41pm on 10/25/09

Drinks: - cheezz - 4:33am on 10/25/09

Add a couple of whole pods to ground coffee while brewing - Yum! [NT] - LisainLA - 6:39pm on 10/25/09
Spiced Christmas Coffee With Brandied Whipped Cream - from Bon Appetit [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:44pm on 10/26/09

Miscellaneous: - cheezz - 4:33am on 10/25/09

Pear-Cardamom Vinegar (see variations) [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:19pm on 10/25/09
Cardamom Applesauce [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:10pm on 10/26/09

REC: Cardamom Pistachio Cookies [LINK] - cheezz - 11:33pm on 12/07/09

16596. The chocolate fruit cake at post # 16565 is evil! It's too easy to make and - EvaN - 10:59am on 10/25/09 (5)

and you didn't even save a piece for me! [NT] - charlie - 11:19am on 10/25/09
Easy?! It would take me all morning just to get the - DawnNYS - 12:30pm on 10/25/09
Hey Eva! What did you use for "1 tsp mixed spice" and - colleenmomof2 - 3:01pm on 10/25/09

what colleen asked. [NT] - AngAk - 6:28pm on 10/26/09
AngAk and colleenmom, I used pumpkin spice and added a little extra ginger. - EvaN - 9:34am on 10/27/09

16597. Come on gang, let's don't let this idea die... It's my favorite part of the week! My Saturday Six - DawnNYS - 11:11am on 10/25/09 (79)

My Sunday Six - Dawn_MO - 1:20pm on 10/25/09
My Sunday Six - Michael in Phoenix - 1:32pm on 10/25/09

Michael, what cookies are you making this year? I love hearing your list! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:25am on 10/26/09

I'm way behind in my prep! I usually start trying new ones during the summer months... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:21pm on 10/26/09

your peanut butter cookies are really all that's needed. dip some in choc, roll some in logs, dip - AngAk - 6:55pm on 10/26/09

...then box them up and send this all to me! [NT] - cheezz - 3:04am on 10/28/09

Sunday Six - Curious1 - 2:40pm on 10/25/09

What is a Google reader??? [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:03pm on 10/25/09
I use it to sign up for blogs I want to follow. See link for more info. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:41pm on 10/25/09
Ohhhh, I dream of midwestern tenderloins. Nothing like it anywhere else. [NT] - desertjean - 6:13pm on 10/25/09
Seriously, some days I look at Google and there are 500+ items. Speed scrolling is an art. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:00pm on 10/25/09

(In my reader, that is.) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:01pm on 10/25/09
I glean recipes, skip the prose. I need to delete Serious Eats, they post too many. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:30pm on 10/26/09

Very true. How on earth do they pay their writers?! [NT] - ErininNY - 3:19am on 10/27/09

Sunday Six - Kendall - 2:52pm on 10/25/09
Weekend Six (I like to be different, LOL) - desertjean - 6:10pm on 10/25/09

I have to ask... what do you mean by - DawnNYS - 6:37pm on 10/25/09

I find myself buying way more than we need and not using what we have - desertjean - 2:47am on 10/26/09

Put me on that "Guilt Train" as well, sigh.... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:25pm on 10/26/09
I'm guilty of overthinking and making a purchase I already have. Add that to stuff I never use... [NT] - Curious1 - 5:31pm on 10/26/09
I do that too, my overflow pantry is a few bags under the dining table! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:56pm on 10/26/09

Okay, what the heck is a "Six"? Keep seeing it. Don't understand. Might need tequila to help. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:48pm on 10/25/09

(Six items in the list.) :) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:59pm on 10/25/09
Steve 2, six things you do on Sun, unless it's Sat., then it's six things you do on Sat. Drink! [NT] - Kendall - 10:15pm on 10/25/09
It started here in August I think, and it's just a random list of things you are doing [LINK] - DawnNYS - 10:55pm on 10/25/09

Oh wow, time flies - it was started in May! [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:58pm on 10/25/09

Erin started it (at link) with six *food* things on your mind. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:09pm on 10/25/09

My Sunday Six - ErininNY - 8:58pm on 10/25/09

Have you tried Le Pain Qutodien for lunch yet? - Sandra in New York - 10:23pm on 10/25/09

I have, but it's usually packed. You're right, though--it's the exception. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:28pm on 10/25/09

re herbes de provence: watched Julia and Jane Brody episode about bread machine doughs, and Jane - AngAk - 7:03pm on 10/26/09
LOL my breakfast rut is yogurt fruit and granola. Maybe we should trade. [NT] - AngAk - 7:09pm on 10/26/09

Sunday Six... - barb_b - 10:37pm on 10/25/09

For the artichokes, I once saw a guy stuff them (inside and out) with - DawnNYS - 11:04pm on 10/25/09
Artichoke stuffed with brie, from Chicago's Bistro 110 - Fabulous! - PatBastrop - 3:00pm on 10/26/09

OMG, PAT! where is my tin foil hat. We should have a category in T&T called Tin Foil Hat. Anyone? [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:59pm on 10/26/09

Barb, it's probably too late, but here is Giada's Gorgonzola-stuffed Artichokes [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:29pm on 10/26/09
Thanks for the recipes...Got distracted, will make them tomorrow! [NT] - barb_b - 8:29pm on 10/26/09

Weekend Six - PatBastrop - 12:05am on 10/26/09

Pat, you can usually disengage the slicer part of the contraption so it only peels. [NT] - AngAk - 7:14pm on 10/26/09
What about a pumpkin cheese ball? It's so cute! [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 12:01am on 10/27/09

Great idea, Heather - it's so cute (and sounds very good too) - missed it until just now [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:45pm on 10/29/09

Pat, this blog post mentions Bastrop---you must have a great DQ. funny post about road trips w/kids [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 8:00pm on 10/27/09

Well, (exaggerated drawl, here) -- our DQ is nothing special, except - PatBastrop - 4:53pm on 10/28/09

I am seriously getting me some of those fun rain boots for fishing season. I will be laughed at and - AngAk - 5:45pm on 10/28/09

Like these? [NT] [LINK] - PatBastrop - 9:16pm on 10/28/09

yes indeedy. I think these would help me haul in a ton of salmon next dipnetting season. [NT] - AngAk - 9:34pm on 10/28/09

Oh! and thanks to you, Ang -- I retrieved the apple peeler from the trunk of my car - PatBastrop - 11:33pm on 10/28/09

I have 2 of these thingamajigs, and I discovered that they work a bit differently. the one down - AngAk - 12:32am on 10/29/09

My youngest DD (now in Canada) loves her wellies... I think they're adorable! [NT] - cheezz - 4:52am on 10/29/09

My Weekend Six... - Luisa_Calif - 12:18am on 10/26/09

Luisa, I make that recipe of Giada's and love it. What is a cookie disher? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:23am on 10/26/09

It's one of those scoops that look like a mini ice cream scoop with a spring action release [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:24pm on 10/26/09

Louisa, could you post the acorn squash recipe please? That sounds delish! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:15pm on 10/26/09

Louisa==Luisa, work is beckoning and I am not paying attention to my typing! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:17pm on 10/26/09
here's the link. Looks easy. [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 4:31pm on 10/26/09

Thank you so much, I will get acorn squash at the Thurs farmers market and give it a try! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:48pm on 10/27/09

My Weekend Six... - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:46am on 10/26/09

Can I add 7th? [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 2:09am on 10/26/09

thank you very much Sandi for another black hole I can disappear into. [NT] - AngAk - 6:51pm on 10/26/09

hee hee! Look for the pantyhose tug of war. HA HA HA!!! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:13am on 10/27/09

My Weekend Six - Music City Missy - 1:49am on 10/26/09

Hi Missy - I love the idea of Greek chili - what did you have in there? - DawnNYS - 10:46am on 10/26/09

Would you like to know how I created a greek 'goulash' last week? [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:28pm on 10/26/09

I read this as "geek goulash" [tee-hee]: "Add nerdy glasses and pocket protector." [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:53pm on 10/26/09

:) [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:44pm on 10/26/09

Sure! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:45pm on 10/27/09

my weekend six---I was computer-less till today. - AngAk - 6:49pm on 10/26/09

I really love looking into this little window of your lives. [NT] - AngAk - 7:39pm on 10/26/09
Hey Ang, does your casserole carrier have wooden dowels for handles? - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:19am on 10/27/09

No, this is a square, with fabric handles. It holds a round or square casserole. - AngAk - 5:41pm on 10/27/09

Google works. Something like this? Cute! [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:37am on 10/28/09

that is the basic design---I just have brass rings for the short "straps". It actually fold up a - AngAk - 5:49pm on 10/28/09

and it keeps the lid from sliding off onto the floor of the car! Excellent! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:19pm on 10/28/09

this would make a cute wedding shower gift, including a casserole and favorite recipe, even pasta - AngAk - 9:37pm on 10/28/09

It's cute! I gotta try making one of those! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:17am on 10/29/09

Ang! Do you have a pattern - or link - where I can find directions to make one? So cute! [NT] - cheezz - 7:16pm on 10/29/09

go to the link that Sandi found. that's pretty much the pattern. I just use gold rings instead of - AngAk - 8:38pm on 10/29/09

My Weekend Six... [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:52pm on 10/26/09

16598. Recipes - Regan Daley, Susan Purdy plus more - Canola Bakes! Baking with Canola Oil [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:12pm on 10/25/09 (4)

ISO Pat-NoCal - Have a look at the Tourtiere Recipe by Simone Demers Collins [NT] - GayR - 2:13pm on 10/25/09

Thanks Gay. In Arizona at the moment, will check it out when I get home in a week - Pat-NoCal - 11:14pm on 10/25/09

Pat, Enjoy your stay and have a great time! [NT] - GayR - 3:32am on 10/26/09

Regan Daley wrote one of my favorite dessert books, "In the Sweet Kitchen." Her gingerbread - Shaun in TO - 7:50pm on 10/25/09

16599. For Halloween: REC: Halloween Oreo Cheesecakes [LINK] [IMAGE] - Dawn_MO - 2:30pm on 10/25/09 (6)

Have you made these Dawn? I might make these for a Halloween snack - I mean, how - DawnNYS - 4:44pm on 10/28/09

No, but I have made some similar to this. REC: Mini Cheesecakes and Oreo Cookie Cheesecake - Dawn_MO - 5:45pm on 10/28/09

this is a great idea! be sure to use the recipe with the added flour---I think it keeps the cake - AngAk - 5:53pm on 10/28/09

Added flour? Which recipe? [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:43pm on 10/29/09

the halloween oreo recipe contains a bit of flour. of the 2 recipes posted by DawnMO, the second one - AngAk - 5:05pm on 10/29/09

Great tip! Whatever happened to Sue/San Diego anyway? I remember once she - DawnNYS - 8:27pm on 10/30/09

16600. FRC: Anyone interested in a 1 week gig in India in Jan. [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:34pm on 10/25/09 (9)

Heather!!!!!!! You would be perfect for this!!!!!! Go for it! [NT] - SusanKentfieldCa - 6:12pm on 10/25/09

I agree! Heather, jump on this!!! [NT] - orchid - 6:36pm on 10/25/09

Hang on...I just reread it and am I right that you have to get yourself - orchid - 6:46pm on 10/25/09

You pay the ticket to and from Delhi. And then the work itself is unpaid. :( - ErininNY - 9:04pm on 10/25/09

That sounds like fun but I'm not confident in front of the camera!!! - Heather_in_SF - 12:11am on 10/27/09

Heather, I enjoy your blog and I have enjoyed watching you stretch your wings. - orchid - 1:33am on 10/27/09

Thank you orchid!! (((blushing))) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:26am on 10/28/09

Marketing yourself as an on-air talent, not for the money - colleenmomof2 - 4:19pm on 10/26/09

Interesting and insightful perspective Colleen....Well said. [NT] - barb_b - 5:33pm on 10/26/09

16601. Eva, we loved the cauliflower soup you posted at 16498 - and it - DawnNYS - 3:49pm on 10/25/09 (1)

Thank you, Dawn. I'm glad you liked it :-). I'll try to saute the ingredients next time. [NT] - EvaN - 9:37am on 10/27/09

16602. An Amish farmer/friend just gave me about 5 pounds of homemade feta. - CynUpstateNY - 4:09pm on 10/25/09 (3)

Here is some info regarding Greek Feta. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:57pm on 10/25/09

He didn't give me any brine- just the bricks of cheese. From your info it looks like i - CynUpstateNY - 5:08pm on 10/25/09

When I worked in the cheese shop, we used to keep in the brine in a pretty glass container. We - barb_b - 5:22pm on 10/25/09

16603. Totally NFR. If anyone finds these little devils and feels so inclined [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:54pm on 10/25/09 (15)

Dawn, what are they? Similiar to a Beanie Baby? I will take a look at our walmart/target. Never - barb_b - 5:17pm on 10/25/09

No, they take batteries and run around the floor or - Dawn_MO - 6:05pm on 10/25/09

Are there certain ones that you want? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:30pm on 10/25/09

Any colors would be fine. She won't be that particular. - Dawn_MO - 7:10pm on 10/25/09

They are for sale all over Craigslist, too. [NT] - cheezz - 9:47pm on 10/25/09
DAWN - I went to 2 different Targets today and they sell them for $7.99 -- but both were OUT! [NT] - cheezz - 2:48am on 10/27/09

You are right, they do sell for 7..99 my mistake. Isn't that awful they - Dawn_MO - 4:39am on 10/27/09

Our Target didn't have them either. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:17pm on 10/27/09

Thanks for looking guys! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:13pm on 10/27/09

Don't give up! I'll be hitting a few more places in the next couple weeks :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:56am on 10/28/09

Oh, I won't . But it is just disheartening to see people price gouge over - Dawn_MO - 4:45am on 10/28/09

Especially knowing that by the end of January, they'll be giving them out free with a tank of gas! [NT] - cheezz - 4:54am on 10/29/09

No luck! Will be heading there again next week. [NT] - barb_b - 1:32pm on 10/28/09
Dawn, I hit 2 Walmart and a Target for these today. No luck. They have a place for them but empty. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:27pm on 10/30/09
checked the Super Target in Austin, TX - nope, all out [NT] - cheezz - 2:54am on 11/03/09

16604. Writing to Soldiers? Off topic - Earnie - 5:55pm on 10/25/09 (4)

I replied in #16581 with link for info on what to send, the group I use for addresses, & USPS info. [NT] - Nan - 6:05pm on 10/25/09

Thanks to all - Earnie - 6:23pm on 10/25/09

http://www.bluestarmothers.org/ [NT] - Kendall - 7:39pm on 10/25/09

Thanks, Kendall - Earnie - 10:14pm on 10/28/09

16605. Heads Up - Woman's Day Magazine - November 17, 2009 "Sweet Endings," by Frank Melodia < - GayR - 10:38pm on 10/25/09 (3)

You had me at "Dark & Rich"... [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:48pm on 10/25/09

{grin!} [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:33pm on 10/25/09
and I couldn't care less about handsome [NT] - Marg CDN - 3:12pm on 10/26/09

16606. ISO SallyBR [LINK] - Mimi - 12:47am on 10/26/09 (2)

Thanks, Mimi! - SallyBR - 8:58pm on 10/27/09
THANK YOU!!!! - SallyBR - 2:47pm on 10/30/09

16607. Anyone in the Los Angeles area been to Grace Restaurant or Cube? If so, what did you think? - cheezz - 1:26am on 10/26/09 (0)

16608. Cauliflower Gratin (Made with a milk infusion.) - Sylvia - 11:22am on 10/26/09 (2)

Thank you for posting this, it looks delicious. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:54pm on 10/26/09
I second that.... love cauliflower, this seems perfect! [NT] - SallyBR - 3:42pm on 11/03/09

16609. Big hit at the bake sale - these sold like, well, hotcakes - teehee. Rec: Coffee Cake Muffins - DawnNYS - 12:20pm on 10/26/09 (7)

DawnNYS - Just found this and thought you might like to see it "Espresso Coffeecake Muffins" @ Cinna [LINK] - GayR - 12:35pm on 10/26/09

Ooh, I like the sound of the glaze. And the Dulce de Leche Dreams look good too! [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:50pm on 10/26/09

Yummy looking pictures.... but I've gotta say, the cat licking the beaters and eating the food - cheezz - 3:44am on 10/28/09

Not sure I should even ask, but what price did you get? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:22pm on 10/26/09

They were gone before I got there, but they said they went as soon as they - DawnNYS - 4:47pm on 10/26/09

AKK! Such a shame! But I have to tell myself, "It's a fundraiser!" [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:53pm on 10/26/09

Made these today....meh. The "cake" was good but needed some spice. Showy but not my favorite rec. [NT] - Traca - 4:03am on 11/02/09

16610. With all good intentions, my big baking project is this Ultimate Fruitcake recipe from... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:07pm on 10/26/09 (23)

By Job? M, you may want to pick someone with a few less trials and tribulations. - MarilynFL - 3:16pm on 10/26/09

Considering how many years I've had this recipe and actually BOUGHT THE... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:26pm on 10/26/09

wow Michael. How long would you store this? and would you cover it in marzipan and then wrap and - AngAk - 7:32pm on 10/26/09

You know...being a friend & all, I'd be willing to "store" a few pieces at my home for you. - MarilynFL - 8:15pm on 10/26/09

I'm happy to help you taste test too... :-D [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 2:01am on 10/27/09

According to the last part of the recipe, it keeps well cut and wrapped in the fridge... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:00pm on 10/26/09

Thanks for posting Michael; this fruitcake looks awesome. [NT] - Sylvia - 3:51pm on 10/26/09
Michael, would you let us know how it turns out? - ms in or - 4:58pm on 10/26/09

Picture me sternly and resolutely staring this recipe in the face. Inspirational music begins to... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:20pm on 10/26/09

Oh no! Now I have to try to make it too. Just too big a challenge to pass up. Damn. - Steve2 in LA - 8:11pm on 10/26/09

I bake Challah! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:54pm on 10/26/09
LOL!!! Thank you Steve! (PS I bake rugulah.) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:01pm on 10/27/09
Steve, you and Michael have given me some good chuckles this morning. Here is a nice article about [LINK] - wigs - 3:27pm on 11/03/09

Michael, do you plan to toast the nuts first? (NT) [NT] - hallie in fla - 7:12pm on 10/26/09

hallie! Hi! Haven't seen you in a while. (or have I just been missing posts?) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:15pm on 10/26/09

Hello Marilyn. I've been checking in from time to time. I got a new job earlier this - hallie in fla - 12:11am on 10/27/09

I hadn't thought about it, but I'd probably make it 'as written' first. If it's good... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:02pm on 10/26/09

Even if it's a failure, you can use it to weigh down tent corners the next time you go camping [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:07pm on 10/26/09

...or as foundation blocks for a new adobe hacienda? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:16pm on 10/26/09
It IS fruitcake, after all, right? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:03pm on 10/26/09

Would anyone be interested in a Southern fruitcake recipe, that has a white cake base? It's very - Heather_in_SF - 1:55am on 10/27/09
I did a google search on the ultimate fruitcake recipe and found this...((Very funny/cute)) [LINK] - barb_b - 1:18pm on 10/27/09
Oh Michael, I just made and ate Nigellas chocolate fruit cake. Now I'll have to make this one. - EvaN - 1:27pm on 10/27/09

16611. Cornbread Stick Pans Dilemma - DawnNYS - 4:41pm on 10/26/09 (14)

Dawn, I think even a "preseasoned" pan needs more seasoning. Is there fat in the batter? - Joe - 4:55pm on 10/26/09

Yes, even madelaines which have a ton of butter in them need the pans coated with more butter. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:49am on 10/27/09

I wonder if butter would've been better than oil... thought it might burn. Next time - DawnNYS - 1:54pm on 10/27/09

Make sure it's clarified butter. It's the milk solids which burn. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:16pm on 10/27/09

Oh yes, now I remember hearing that, that they improve with use. Thanks, I won't take it back! [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:51pm on 10/27/09

Just fat from the egg yolk and the sour cream. Not much. [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:52pm on 10/27/09

Not sure if this will help, but here's my experience with cast iron pans... - Marianne - 1:13am on 10/28/09
PS I bought a Lodge "pre-seasoned" pan and it sucks. I gave it to Good Will. [NT] - Marianne - 1:16am on 10/28/09

Ahh, with a little love and seasoning, it would have caught up to your inherited pans. - Joe - 4:04am on 10/28/09

Funny, the best seasoning my woks & cast iron ever got was when our house burnt down...although I>> - Steve2 in LA - 6:26am on 10/28/09

Mine is a Lodge, too. Is it burned fat that makes the batter not stick?! - DawnNYS - 1:10pm on 10/28/09

There's a chemical reaction as the iron actually absorbs fat and bonds with it. - Joe - 1:18pm on 10/28/09

Seasoning primarily prevents rust, but has the nonstick bonus. The hot oil polymerizes--it - Shaun in TO - 1:36pm on 10/28/09

Thanks guys [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:40pm on 10/28/09

16612. Was someone going to make these? The pumpkin shaped muffins? [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 6:30pm on 10/26/09 (9)

too cute! another use for my mini mini bundt pans. yay! any recipe would work. I couldn't find - AngAk - 7:36pm on 10/26/09

Well I was looking for Nan cooking methods and just saw the photo of the pumpkin muffin and thought - Luisa_Calif - 9:09pm on 10/26/09

Do you know what the filling is in the photo? It looks SO good! I can't find the recipe on the blog. [NT] - Cindy - 2:51am on 10/27/09

Looks like the filling in Gaufrettes ~ French-style Waffle Cookies with Salted Caramel-Cinnamon Fill [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:06am on 10/27/09
sorry, no. I found that pix acciently while looking for something else. Michael has best idea. - Luisa_Calif - 4:04pm on 10/27/09

HERE IT IS ! Pumpkin Spice Cakelettes w Brown Sugar Icing [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 4:27pm on 10/27/09

Thanks! You are amazing, I can't even tell you how long I looked for that recipe on that site! - Cindy - 11:20pm on 10/27/09

I looked as well. what I di was go to foodgawker and put in pumpkin cakes and it was one of the ... - Luisa_Calif - 1:11am on 10/28/09

I have the regular sized pumpkin pan from William Sonoma, - Cindy - 10:56pm on 10/28/09

16613. NFRC - If squeamish don't open........... - GayR - 7:07pm on 10/26/09 (11)

With a lead-in like that, you know I just HAD to open it.Not nearly "shocking" enough, if you ask me [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:04pm on 10/26/09
Don't you just love it when you find a good product.... - barb_b - 8:18pm on 10/26/09

Hey barb, Aren't you glad you don't live directly next door! LOL Seriously, I love - GayR - 8:52pm on 10/26/09

Steve2 in LA, Not nearly "shocking" enough for you because you are a "Macho Man." Wow, now I can - GayR - 8:20pm on 10/26/09

(Oy) It's a curse. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:28pm on 10/26/09

He says while shaping yeasted loaves of Irish Soda Bread. To quote Aykroyd, "Quien as mas macho?" - Steve2 in LA - 8:31pm on 10/26/09

Oy, Oy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - GayR - 8:33pm on 10/26/09
"Como Lloyd Bridges, yo soy un paco mas macho" he say while shaping Brioche [NT] - Joe - 9:16pm on 10/26/09

That's "poco" and "says." It takes a real man to admit his mistakes [NT] - Joe - 9:17pm on 10/26/09

I thought you were writing in an "accent" [NT] - AngAk - 10:20pm on 10/26/09

I had 2 glue traps. Stepped in one and one of our danes stepped in the other. - desertjean - 6:01pm on 10/27/09

16614. Cheezz, I just received the cardamom seeds you sent. Thank you (more) - Ann - 7:47pm on 10/26/09 (1)

Ann! Did you see the thread I started up at #16595? Your coffee cake is there! ENJOY! Oh..... - cheezz - 3:49am on 10/28/09

16615. Recipe: Alisa Huntsman - Neopolitan Rum Cake & Haloween Sweet Potato Cake @ [LINK] - GayR - 7:54pm on 10/26/09 (1)

I must be tired: "Neapolitan Rum Cake" and Halloween Sweet Potato Cake. [NT] - GayR - 7:56pm on 10/26/09

16616. New Orleans Ideas Welcomed - suz - 9:02pm on 10/26/09 (23)

Big thumbs up on Cochon and Restaurant August. Had we more time, we'd have gone to >> - Steve2 in LA - 11:05pm on 10/26/09

I'm stsrting to think that there are more restasurnts in NOLA than my home NYC! - suz - 11:43pm on 10/26/09

I loved Cafe du Monde for the coffee and beignets, despite the wait. - Heather_in_SF - 11:26pm on 10/26/09

Cafe Du Monde is a must & across the street is Central Grocery for their famed muffalettas. - Traca - 4:29am on 10/27/09

Ummm Hurricanes, perhaps that's why someone told me it's a very fertile town! [NT] - suz - 12:30pm on 10/27/09
Mmmmm, muffalettas..... :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:33am on 10/28/09
Oh, don't forget a Bahama Mama dacquiri at one of those dacquiri bars! Strong but YUM! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:17am on 10/28/09

It's such a "New Orleans" experience! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:08am on 10/27/09

I'll put in a plug in for the not so well known joints of NOLA. I don't believe [LINK] - orchid - 1:02am on 10/27/09

I can attest to those extremely potent Hurricanes! (Got a grocery bag full of beads to prove it!) [NT] - Traca - 4:30am on 10/27/09

Oh, I'm trying hard not to picture you receiving your beads, as I have my morning coffee. LOL [NT] - AngAk - 5:44pm on 10/27/09

I'm feeling the energy and it's still several weeks away, thank you... - suz - 12:29pm on 10/27/09

Mothers is good but for fun and breakfast anytime take the streetcar up to the end of the line - CynUpstateNY - 2:47am on 10/27/09

Oh, I forgot the cemetery tour. A huge recommend [NT] - orchid - 2:52am on 10/27/09
Now there's a "Vampire Tour", courtesy of the Anne Rice,"Sookie Stackhouse" franchises. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:57am on 10/27/09
We had fun on the tours too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:09am on 10/27/09

What about Breakfast at Brennan's? It used to be de rigueur for any trip. Here's their menu. I [LINK] - Marg CDN - 4:46pm on 10/27/09

Weekend brunches were always too hard to get into. Try for a weekday. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:05pm on 10/27/09

warning, we had to check back into our hotel for an extra day after brunch at Brennans. just sayin' [NT] - AngAk - 5:45pm on 10/27/09

Yikes...from being over-stuffed...or sick? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:06pm on 10/28/09

The 'breakfast' lasted us well for the entire day. Huge portions. That was awhile ago, tho. [NT] - Marg CDN - 3:57pm on 10/28/09
ummm, do I need to answer this? wine was served with brunch. lots-o-wine. [NT] - AngAk - 6:21pm on 10/28/09

Thank you for posting menu, I have added it to my list. [NT] - suz - 8:30pm on 10/27/09

16617. Beans in soup question - mboley - 9:25pm on 10/26/09 (9)

I made a recipe with dried cannelini beans yesterday, some of the skins came loose. I don't have - Curious1 - 10:13pm on 10/26/09

Why not add a can of whole beans after you puree? [NT] - charlie - 10:33pm on 10/26/09

I love brilliantly simple ideas like this. Well done, charlie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 10/27/09

Thanks M--brilliantly simple has often been applied to me. BG [NT] - charlie - 2:28pm on 10/27/09

Well...I used this idea last night, BSC. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:58am on 10/28/09

I find some skins always come loose with kidney beans, great northerns, cannelini. I just - Shaun in TO - 10:39pm on 10/26/09
I like to brine my beans first, the CI method, before cooking. - Heather_in_SF - 11:28pm on 10/26/09
I'd love the recipe, mboley :-) [NT] - EvaN - 1:09pm on 10/27/09
Rec: White Chicken Chili - mboley - 7:03pm on 10/27/09

16618. Simple and comforting! Cream of Lentil Soup with Chorizo Cro�tes - Sylvia - 10:43am on 10/27/09 (1)

This looks amazing! Thank you, Sylvia. [NT] - desertjean - 1:16pm on 10/27/09

16619. NFRC - what's up with me, new moderator, FK non-update - Mimi - 1:49pm on 10/27/09 (36)

Glad to hear things are going well for you. - we've missed you! I'm here to help to if you need me. [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:56pm on 10/27/09
I'm the new moderator [shyly putting up hand] and I promise not to let OH, THE POWER! go to my head. - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 10/27/09

Marinlyn, where do we send our bribes to? I would just like to say I think Mimi chose well. [NT] - desertjean - 2:45pm on 10/27/09

Anything you can slide through the PM mail slot will do. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:41pm on 10/27/09

Oh-oh, is this like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse? ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 3:10pm on 10/27/09

LOL! [NT] - AngAk - 5:47pm on 10/27/09
I think it'smore like "the inmates running the asylum [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:12am on 10/28/09

Not that that's a "bad" thing mind you. (Congrats Marilyn, this is me genuflecting) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:14am on 10/28/09

...as in "King of Hearts"? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:55am on 10/28/09

Yes, much better said. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:32pm on 10/28/09

Omelettes for everyone! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:55am on 10/28/09

Congrats Mar! You will do great!! Tx Mimi for the update and glad things are going so well 4U! [NT] - barb_b - 3:26pm on 10/27/09
CONGRATS! - SallyBR - 8:56pm on 10/27/09
HAIL HAIL Marilyn..... I supposed there is a chocolate ring we should kiss? HA! CONGRATS!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 3:52am on 10/28/09
Touching fingertips to toes in respect and reverence -- that's for both of you!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:12am on 10/28/09
We appreciate you doing this Marilyn! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:49am on 10/28/09
Oh perfect Marilyn, that is so nice of you to help. And Mimi, I'm so proud of you and thankful - Heather_in_SF - 10:13am on 10/28/09

Heather, I have come to realize (accept?)... - Mimi - 3:25am on 10/29/09

(((Mimi))) I made Mac and Cheese out of the blue box for dinner last night. does that make you - AngAk - 5:08pm on 10/29/09

ahhhh.... there's just something about that dayglo orange cheese that is real comfort food! [NT] - cheezz - 7:17pm on 10/29/09

Mimi, I feel like I should hop in a plane anytime and make you dinner. How can we ever adequately - Heather_in_SF - 6:43am on 10/30/09

CONGRATULATIONS Marilyn!!!!! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 1:09pm on 10/28/09

Thanks for filling us in, Mimi. I don't know how you do it all! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:28pm on 10/27/09
Congratulations to you both! [NT] - charlie - 3:38pm on 10/27/09
Thanks Mimi for all you have done, and are now doing. Marilyn would be my... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:03pm on 10/27/09
Sure hope you have lots of help around the house. What energy!! [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:58pm on 10/27/09
Mimi, Thank you for the update and good news and Marilyn, Congrats and BOL. [NT] - GayR - 5:02pm on 10/27/09

BOL = Break O'Leg? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:56am on 10/28/09

BOL - Best of Luck..... [NT] - GayR - 12:22pm on 10/28/09

Congrats, Mimi and Marilyn! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:25am on 10/28/09
Thanks to our favorite M&Ms! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:00am on 10/28/09

Twice the fun and no calories! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:10pm on 10/28/09

Hey, she has no work to do----we have been behavin'. how about we give her something to do?? [NT] - AngAk - 6:24pm on 10/28/09

Mimi and Marilyn, we are in such good hands. [NT] - Joe - 1:34pm on 10/28/09
Thank you both for all that you do and contribute to the success of our little family :) [NT] - MoNJ - 4:56pm on 10/28/09
Yea Marilyn! Thanks for taking on the challenge. Thank you Mimi for all you do. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:47pm on 11/04/09

16620. Another vote for the Cheddar Jalapeno Scones. Thanks Deb! [LINK] - desertjean - 2:48pm on 10/27/09 (1)

Why, oh why, can't these scones leave me alone!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:42pm on 10/27/09

16621. ISO side dish or appetizer rec: that use Ramekins....Preferably something make ahead. - barb_b - 3:51pm on 10/27/09 (12)

barb_b, A savory bread pudding would be nice ... I am checking my cookbooks and trying to locate [LINK] - GayR - 4:34pm on 10/27/09

Swiss Corn Bake - Better Homes & Gardens [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:35pm on 10/27/09

barb_b, Have a look at Savory Southwest Bread Pudding by Tillamook Cheese [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:42pm on 10/27/09

barb_b, Chef John Folse's Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:57pm on 10/27/09

Yes, Shaun's asparagus flans. You would serve them on separate plates. - Marg CDN - 4:57pm on 10/27/09

At this time of year 1 cup pureed hubbard or butternut squash would work, but that may be too much - Shaun in TO - 5:48pm on 10/27/09

REC: Corn Casserole - MoNJ - 5:01pm on 10/27/09
Randi's Leek and Bacon Flan [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 5:53pm on 10/27/09

Flan! I would put half a croissant in the bottom - colleenmomof2 - 6:56pm on 10/27/09

Coloured Flans (Vegetables) - Sylvia - 8:17pm on 10/28/09
Parmesan Flan - Sylvia - 8:20pm on 10/28/09
Rillettes - Sylvia - 8:24pm on 10/28/09

16622. Gayle says 'hi' to the gang...she doesn't want to look at recipes...she's eating a piece of fruit [NT] - Marsha tbay - 5:03pm on 10/27/09 (5)

smart girl! but we miss her. please say "hi" back. and congrats on the weight loss. [NT] - AngAk - 10:27pm on 10/27/09

Well, whatever she lost---"found" my hips. Thanks a lot, Gayle. <grin> [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 10/28/09

Maybe we could start a thread with recipes for 'one piece of fruit' recipes? ;-) - EvaN - 9:08am on 10/28/09
Gayle is such a sweetie! Please wish her the best from me and congrats too! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:23pm on 10/28/09
~waves to Gayle~ [NT] - LisainLA - 8:23pm on 10/28/09

16623. REC: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Corn Flake Bars - MoNJ - 5:07pm on 10/27/09 (3)

You're killin' me here, Mo ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:44pm on 10/27/09
I love no-bake cookies. Thanks Mo. [NT] - LisainLA - 5:57am on 10/28/09

Those look delicious. Thanks for sharing! [NT] - LemonLime - 11:56pm on 11/12/09

16624. Another vote for Dorie Greenspan's Perfect Party Cake [LINK] - MoNJ - 5:13pm on 10/27/09 (2)

Ahhh, that cake! Didn't you love the buttercream? Definitely good for a celebration! - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:56am on 10/28/09

Really good buttercream, and I'm not usually a fan. Very light, great for frosting, just a - MoNJ - 4:54pm on 10/28/09

16625. Okay - now I need help with how to ship a rather 'delicate' cupcake that I made [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:21pm on 10/27/09 (19)

I tend to prefer bubble wrap. If someone orders multiples, I would use those separaters for glasses - AngAk - 5:58pm on 10/27/09

Separaters for glass? Could you describe please? - deb-in-MI - 6:25pm on 10/27/09

you know, like the packing boxes for glasses with the dividers. they should make smaller boxes with - AngAk - 7:52pm on 10/27/09

Gotchya! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:48pm on 10/27/09

Could you run wooden skewers through the sides of a box, then thru them and out the other side of - Marg CDN - 6:01pm on 10/27/09

Great idea but unfortunately I can't put anything through the cupcakes - deb-in-MI - 6:24pm on 10/27/09

I would suggest not using popcorn...Not from my shipping experience, but if the cupcakes - barb_b - 6:20pm on 10/27/09

Thanks! For the compliment and the head's up about the popcorn... - deb-in-MI - 6:23pm on 10/27/09

Cut 2 squares of heavy cardboard to the size of box base. Then cut a hole out - MarilynFL - 6:27pm on 10/27/09

Wow - this is a great idea. - deb-in-MI - 7:23pm on 10/27/09

D, what diameter do you need? I buy out-of-state apples - MarilynFL - 7:52pm on 10/27/09

And I just so happened to have an orchard 1 mile from our house - deb-in-MI - 9:52pm on 10/27/09

Deb, I measured the foam cut-outs: 2.5" diameter and 3" deep. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 10/30/09

Use a styrofoam wine bottle shipper. I use mine for preserves but they'd hold 12 muffins too. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:22am on 10/28/09

Gotta try this - thanks! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:50am on 10/28/09

Hey - I just thought of shredded paper - that should be a good 'cushion' too! - deb-in-MI - 3:17pm on 10/28/09

Hi Deb, you'll probably wnat ot avoid paper, as it compresses and will not offer as much protection - LisainLA - 8:22pm on 10/28/09

and that would be "want to"... [NT] - LisainLA - 8:22pm on 10/28/09
Good to know - thanks Lisa! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:26am on 10/29/09

16626. NFRC: anyone here do felting? - Sandra in New York - 6:14pm on 10/27/09 (3)

I just put "felting" in Google and a site came up that had lots of interesting things. Might be of - KarenNoCA - 11:49pm on 10/27/09
There are two kinds of felting, needle felting and knitted or crocheted felting - Heather_in_SF - 10:07am on 10/28/09

Thank you both... - Sandra in New York - 3:37pm on 10/30/09

16627. ISO a great Cranberry/Pomagrante cooked sauce - Sandy in Baltimore - 7:01pm on 10/27/09 (4)

Looks pretty simple, this might be it. - KarenNoCA - 12:22am on 10/28/09

Re: Looks pretty simple, this might be it. - Sandy in Baltimore - 7:11pm on 10/28/09

Sandy, here's a recipe that was in Food and Wine last Nov. Does she get that magazine? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:18pm on 10/28/09

CURIOUS -Re: Sandy, here's a recipe that was in Food and Wine last Nov. Does she get that magazine? - Sandy in Baltimore - 7:52pm on 10/29/09

16628. a blog for Slow Cooker cooking. she also cooks gluten free and has a new cookbook. I pulled out my [LINK] - AngAk - 8:36pm on 10/27/09 (7)

I like that site and am about to make her crockpot yogurt! - Heather_in_SF - 9:59am on 10/28/09

Recipe, please? I searched her site for crockpot yogurt, it gave me tandoori chicken. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:44pm on 10/28/09

Hi Marsha, I posted it on #16372 with the link, it looks so easy. Clearing space on the counter for [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 8:23pm on 10/28/09

Thank you, Heather. This sounds so easy compared to what a friend of mine did in the 70's for this. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 8:40pm on 10/28/09
read Shauna's notes about the yogurt====she highly recommends using the gelatin. her batch w/o did - AngAk - 9:28pm on 10/28/09

Oh thanks, I didn't read all of the comments. I'm using goat milk as it works better for my system. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:13am on 10/29/09

Shauna's post on her blog, glutenfreegirl, talks about the book and the yogurt attempt. [NT] - AngAk - 5:09pm on 10/29/09

16629. FK International Meetup (Post 16558). I offer you our Exotic Southern Caribbean cruise* [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:10am on 10/28/09 (6)

Sandy, it's great of you to put this together. :) - ErininNY - 4:15am on 10/29/09

Wish I could go but I'm still job hunting... Hopefully something like this will happen again! - Heather_in_SF - 8:56am on 10/29/09
Hey, that Caribbean trip was just a suggestion. It's up to you guys where you want to go! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:28am on 10/29/09
By the way, I didn't put this together - lol. See the website I posted. [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:29am on 10/29/09

Sandy, I can't look at this till the weekend, but I wanted to throw out Greece and Evelyn Athens--- - AngAk - 5:15pm on 10/29/09

Um, we have that too in the Europe Book - 3 trips including Greek port of calls. Scroll all - FloriSandy - 12:27am on 10/30/09

16630. REC: Leg of Lamb in the Crockpot [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:39am on 10/28/09 (1)

Sandi, this sounds divine, we love lamb, especially with lots of lemon and garlic! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:15pm on 10/28/09

16631. For those more adventurous than me: a "tank" birthday cake. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:44am on 10/28/09 (3)

Don't kid us, Mar. You could not only make this- you'd probably improve the design! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:57pm on 10/28/09
I picture this tank driven by calvin while hobbes hangs a ride and little snowmen are in disarray - desertjean - 2:56pm on 10/28/09

I am soooo imagining this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:33am on 10/29/09

16632. This is most definitely a soup day--REC: Calde Verde... - charlie - 12:00pm on 10/28/09 (0)

16633. NFR: Our security team at work sent out a warning about a Facebook "trojan" virus [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:04pm on 10/28/09 (3)

Thanks, Marilyn, but you are 19 hours too late. Our marketing director got it yesterday. - Michael in Sarasota - 12:47am on 10/29/09
Our spam folder at work caught it and I just dumped it... no harm done - WHEW! [NT] - cheezz - 5:04am on 10/29/09
Thank you, I just passed your warning to my friends..... [NT] - suz - 11:45am on 10/29/09

16634. Has anyone ever had a lobster roll? Just curious, I'm assuming they're not - DawnNYS - 1:15pm on 10/28/09 (12)

No, no, not deep-fried, nooooooo! I love lobster rolls. Love. L-O-V-E. When I'm in Maine I am the - Shaun in TO - 1:42pm on 10/28/09

I get the feeling that you like lobster rolls, Shaun! Good, that's what I'll order. [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:38pm on 10/28/09
now see...you made me want one all over again. And I thought I'd burned that bridge. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 10/29/09

I make them frequently at home [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 3:34pm on 10/28/09

Ooh, the addition of avocado and bacon sounds like a good one [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:37pm on 10/28/09

for anyone in NY area, The Pearl Oyster Bar has AWESOME lobster rolls!! - MoNJ - 4:58pm on 10/28/09

LOL! [NT] - LisainLA - 8:18pm on 10/28/09

You're not talking about these, are you? Lobster Tail Pastry. [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 6:57pm on 10/28/09

No, but that looks like a mighty tasty chaser :) [NT] - MoNJ - 10:06pm on 10/28/09
I was going to say the same - no, but they sure do look good! [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:04pm on 10/28/09

I had one in Stonington, Maine and was sorely disappointed. - MarilynFL - 7:01pm on 10/28/09
I love lobster rolls - definitely try one! [NT] - LisainLA - 8:19pm on 10/28/09

16635. REC: Roast Chicken with Pancetta and Olives. This is soooo good. I made it again this [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 1:49pm on 10/28/09 (6)

Thanks, Shaun. This sounds wonderful. [NT] - Joe - 9:34pm on 10/28/09
Does the chicken stay crisp with the addition of the wine? it's the way my bf likes it best [NT] - suz - 11:52am on 10/29/09

Yes, it is crisp (except on the very bottom of course). I cook it longer than the recipe says till - Shaun in TO - 4:16pm on 10/29/09

Great, thanks for your reply..perhaps I'll hit it with the broiler [NT] - suz - 8:52pm on 10/29/09

I don't think you'll need to ... but if you do broil, make sure the pancetta doesn't burn. It'll be - Shaun in TO - 9:15pm on 10/29/09

Thanks for your warning, I will take heed, looks like Sat nights dinner for bf and his friend. [NT] - suz - 12:09pm on 10/30/09

16636. Help with Kosher snack foods? - Angiebaby - 3:17pm on 10/28/09 (13)

What kind of snacks do you have in mind? - EvaN - 3:44pm on 10/28/09

Snacks that they would enjoy here but cannot easily get in Iraq, Afghanistan, on a Navy ship, etc. - Angiebaby - 5:14pm on 10/28/09

I'm pretty sure most major food manufacturers use the Kosher markings on their packagings [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:41pm on 10/28/09

It would be nice to have help narrowing my search, but I can read labels all over the store if nec. [NT] - Angiebaby - 5:50pm on 10/28/09

Aww, I hate to do this but a word of warning and maybe something to - orchid - 5:56pm on 10/28/09

You're right. The LAST thing I want to do is make things worse for any of our troops. [NT] - Angiebaby - 9:02pm on 10/28/09

But I think it's a really wonderful idea Angie. I'm not saying you shouldn't - orchid - 10:21pm on 10/28/09

Angie, I did a little googling and it may not be a problem. Although most - orchid - 12:04am on 10/29/09

Angie, This is a lovely idea! First on my list would be Oreos! - Cindy - 10:41pm on 10/28/09

Oreos! right now they have mini Oreos in packages for halloween. these are perfect snack size. - AngAk - 12:27am on 10/29/09

Where are you located. There may be a kosher or Israeli store in your area. [NT] - elaine - 6:06pm on 10/29/09
Thanks all, but rather than send the wrong things, I went with Plan B. - Angiebaby - 7:50pm on 10/29/09

OK, but I looked today at what we have on the shelf and there really - orchid - 3:36am on 10/30/09

16637. 5 minute bread help needed please. - Sylvia - 6:13pm on 10/28/09 (10)

I watched the Baking with Julia episode last weekend with Jane Brody and breads, and she took her - AngAk - 6:46pm on 10/28/09

That's what I do. Works great with House Bread. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:57pm on 10/28/09

I haven't been using pans.....just form the boules which are slid onto a pizza stone. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:02pm on 10/28/09

Sylvia, I use a heavy enameled dutch oven for mine. Works perfectly. - MarilynFL - 6:52pm on 10/28/09

Marilyn, using a probe thermometer would be a good idea. I have one. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:03pm on 10/28/09

You could use the baking sheet like a pizza paddle, dust it with cornmeal and slide the loaves - Joe - 8:55pm on 10/28/09

Joe, both are possible. Good ideas from everyone......THANKS! [NT] - Sylvia - 9:04pm on 10/28/09

Sylvia, I suspect the stone not being hot enough. I use tiles, and put them on the rack - Joe - 9:09pm on 10/28/09

My pizza stone is quite thick. Today I let the stone heat up for half an hour at 450 F. The dough is - Sylvia - 9:44pm on 10/28/09

The chilled dough had to have been a factor. [NT] - Joe - 9:53pm on 10/28/09

16638. Vegetable and Chickpea Curry...I made this today, it is delicious. I served it over basmati rice [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 7:39pm on 10/28/09 (1)

This curry recipe sounds lovely especially since I love spicy food. I will have to try this out! [NT] - LemonLime - 11:57pm on 11/12/09

16639. I had the most wonderful time Sunday evening... [LINK] - LisainLA - 8:14pm on 10/28/09 (34)

i'm.so.jealous. - AngAk - 9:27pm on 10/28/09

Ang, that's creme fraiche atop a wine reduction left from poaching the pears. Very tasty. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:55pm on 10/28/09
Here is Joe's post for the pears - a must try, if you haven't REC: Poached Pears in Red Wine Sauce [LINK] - LisainLA - 3:59am on 10/30/09

wow! quick...what's another synonym for jealous??? Looks like Babette's Feast! Bravo!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:40pm on 10/28/09

geez, 4 exclamation points and 3 question marks...I was impressed! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:40pm on 10/28/09

How special is that!!! Great pictures, great friends, great food, great fun! [NT] - barb_b - 9:45pm on 10/28/09
Yum. Yumyumyum. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 10:50pm on 10/28/09
I'd take the crumbs from the table. Wow, does that look like a great meal with great company! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:02am on 10/29/09
Thank you Lisa! We had such a great time. You and Steve (and spouses) are such great company, but.. - Joe - 2:45am on 10/29/09

Hey FloriSandy---let's go to Disneyland and then to Joe's. [NT] - AngAk - 5:17pm on 10/29/09

I'll pick you up at the airport :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 4:03am on 10/30/09

I missed Gomez??? Awww, there *must* be a next time. - LisainLA - 4:03am on 10/30/09

Cadada........ [NT] - Joe - 5:14am on 10/30/09

Or was it Cadida? [NT] - Joe - 4:12pm on 10/30/09

All I remember is the kissing part... [NT] - LisainLA - 12:31am on 10/31/09

I knew Gomez Adams . . . . you're no Gomez Adams. - Steve2 in LA - 6:24am on 10/31/09

I stand corrected on so many levels. Thank you, Thing. [NT] - Joe - 2:36pm on 10/31/09

Argh! Grrrrr! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:20am on 11/01/09

Not to worry, Lady Fingers is on her way! [NT] - LisainLA - 4:44am on 11/01/09

What a fun time! Looks like the casserole was empty there toward the end [NT] - cheezz - 5:09am on 10/29/09

Just about. I ususally send leftovers home with people, but this time each got an itty bitty portion [NT] - Joe - 2:49pm on 10/29/09

...and we fought over every last morsel. - LisainLA - 3:50am on 10/30/09

Wait a minute! WHO's in that first picture?? - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:32am on 10/29/09

It took a little coaxing. If this is Steve's debut, I'm proud to be a part of it. [NT] - Joe - 11:18pm on 10/29/09

No, Can't be Steve..he told us he is part of the Witness Protection Program...Must be clip art. :) [NT] - barb_b - 11:54pm on 10/29/09

Cassoulet can be very persuasive. Never doubt the power of cassoulet. [NT] - Joe - 12:28am on 10/30/09

or wine [NT] - AngAk - 12:49am on 10/30/09

Clip art = no Photoshop = yes. ;-) [NT] - LisainLA - 3:48am on 10/30/09
Okay, guess I'm busted. That's NOT me, it's Rolph, the Federal Marshal who STANDS IN for me > > > - Steve2 in LA - 6:32am on 10/31/09

You are SOOOOO busted! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:57am on 10/31/09

Wow, what an amazing dinner, how great to see you all! So happy you got to get together! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:51am on 10/29/09
How wonderful - (so jealous:) Thanks for sharing [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:25am on 10/29/09
WOW! What a delicious looking meal and how wonderful to share it with friends! I too am jealous :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:57pm on 10/29/09
This must have been such a lovely time, thanks for sharing pictures. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:46pm on 10/30/09

16640. ISO Marsha and Music City Missy, how did you make your Greek ghoulash/chili? - DawnNYS - 11:08pm on 10/28/09 (3)

(Post 16597.12) [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:10pm on 10/28/09
It's been years since I made 'goulash' . No recipe here just a spur of the moment concoction. - Marsha tbay - 12:36am on 10/29/09
I'll have to figure it out but I combined my Cincy style chili with Richard's & use lamb. - Music City Missy - 6:17pm on 10/31/09

16641. ThinkGeek has hired a food science geek with evil retro tendencies - Lana in FL - 2:01am on 10/29/09 (0)

16642. Here is why Kevin will win Top Chef. After tonight's episode I found his recipe. HOW did he come up - Joe - 3:57am on 10/29/09 (15)

...and that's why we'll be saying: "Oh, honey, LA is so nice this time of year. I hear - MarilynFL - 11:40am on 10/29/09
So glad you brougt this up. I'm confused. This was supposed to be vegetarian, so... - aajay - 4:29pm on 10/29/09

Top Chef - Barb - 5:24pm on 10/29/09
Aajay, as I understand it, vegetarians do not eat flesh foods. Dairy and eggs are allowed because - Joe - 2:12am on 10/30/09

I'm sure you've already done this Joe but just in case...start with this. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 3:16am on 10/30/09

I haven't done anything. I'm a lazy person. It's just so much easier to ask you guys. [NT] - Joe - 6:29pm on 10/30/09

LOL, that's what I always say. - LisainLA - 9:55pm on 10/30/09

Here is a link to how to build a cold smoker [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:13am on 10/30/09

Thanks, Orchid and Lisa. I may try this next time I BBQ and have a small bit of heat left. [NT] - Joe - 6:29pm on 10/30/09

I'm not watching the show. Is Robin still on? [NT] - Traca - 3:42am on 10/30/09

Yes, she keeps squeaking by. Why do they all dislike her so much?? [NT] - Joe - 5:09pm on 10/30/09

Glad she's still on. I was at her resto closing party & wrote a piece about it. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:54am on 11/01/09

The judges' blogs at bravotv address their surprise at the lack of protiens. - desertjean - 2:55pm on 10/30/09
Joe - Hen of the woods is otherwise known as maitake [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:09pm on 10/31/09
The thing I noticed about Kevin's dish was that it was more of a main dish size too! - Music City Missy - 6:14pm on 10/31/09

16643. Mahlab seeds, Sumac powder. Any ideas to use these in recipes? - Luisa_Calif - 4:40am on 10/29/09 (14)

Sumac has a lemon flavour and is very nice in recipes where you want citrus overtones. I've added it - Sylvia - 10:27am on 10/29/09

What other spices does sumac play well with? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:34pm on 10/29/09

Sumac works well with pita bits and tomatoes in a mid-east salad. - Marg CDN - 3:43pm on 10/29/09

1 Tbs then. I wan't sure of the amounts of sumac to use. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:32pm on 10/29/09

REC: Chickpea, Black Olive and Tomato Salad - Shaun in TO - 4:28pm on 10/29/09

sounds good. We have red onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes from the garden. 1 Tb then of the sumac? - Luisa_Calif - 5:29pm on 10/29/09

Google "recipes using Mahlab seeds" and "Sumac Powder". I do this all the time for ingredients. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:08pm on 10/29/09
rec: chicken with sumac - elaine - 5:51pm on 10/29/09
REC: Beet and Sumac Salad - Shaun in TO - 9:00pm on 10/29/09

Yum! OMG, now I have to buy some beets! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:23pm on 10/29/09

Sumak is one of the adventure ingredients in the Scharffen Berger recipe contest. 2 $10K prizes, - Heather_in_SF - 6:32am on 10/30/09

Didn't they recently go out of business? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:21pm on 10/30/09

I don't think so - didn't they just get bought out by Nestle? - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:06am on 10/31/09

Hershey bought them. But they're (supposedly) still making it the same way. But hmmm. They have a - Heather_in_SF - 6:19pm on 10/31/09

16644. Terrific frosting/filling for the fall REC: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 9:03am on 10/29/09 (7)

H, that sounds a lot like the pumpkin spread from Einstein's bagels, light and spicy.Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:16pm on 10/29/09
What did your mom put this on? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:45pm on 10/29/09

Her index finger? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:54pm on 10/29/09

on her tongue? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:20am on 10/30/09

a spoon? [NT] - LisainLA - 4:13am on 10/30/09

Hehe, you guys rock!!! She made Mrs. Schnell's bite cakes, tiny mini cupcake papers - Heather_in_SF - 6:30am on 10/30/09

Could you post a recipe for these? Sounds yummy [NT] - cheezz - 3:00am on 11/03/09

16645. Help, please. I'm making a "whatever's in the frig/freezer" dinner on Sat and it's all WHITE! - MarilynFL - 12:25pm on 10/29/09 (6)

Kind of like Denver right now :) [NT] - Tessie in Cincy - 1:47pm on 10/29/09
How about a twist on regualr cannoli - DawnNYS - 2:28pm on 10/29/09

Oh, that sounds good Dawn. - AngAk - 5:34pm on 10/29/09

Do the sea scallops "persillade." Saute them in a very hot pan with the parsley and garlic added at - Joe - 3:24pm on 10/29/09
The only thing I can come up with is adding a tomato or a marinara sauce. Do you have that? [NT] - EvaN - 4:25pm on 10/29/09
Thank you all! I was having a white-out panic moment. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:36pm on 10/29/09

16646. REC: Wild mushroom soup - EvaN - 5:00pm on 10/29/09 (1)

this sounds great! Costco has chanterelles right now & I have plenty of dried porcini from >> - Luisa_Calif - 5:33pm on 10/29/09

16647. Music City Missy -(or anyone else), you once posted that you love Di Laurentiis bread and tomato ... - elaine - 5:46pm on 10/29/09 (2)

Sorry - didn't see this but here it is for next time - it's addictive! - Music City Missy - 4:55pm on 10/31/09

Thanks - looks great will try it soon. [NT] - elaine - 6:20pm on 11/01/09

16648. Question about a cookie recipe. I have a recipe for gingerbread bars. - CynUpstateNY - 5:52pm on 10/29/09 (9)

Wow! Nobody has a clue? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:32am on 10/30/09
Never heard of doing this. If you try it, let us know how it comes out. [NT] - Elenor - 1:26am on 10/30/09
Do you have a link to the recipe? Or could you print the recipe here? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:19am on 10/30/09
Is this it? [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:00am on 10/30/09

You're good! ;-) (((Meryl))) [NT] - LisainLA - 4:06am on 10/30/09

Thanks. :) [NT] - Meryl - 8:40am on 10/30/09

That's the one- thought I'd add some raisins but now I rethinking making the recipe at all! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:14am on 10/30/09

This person loved them; [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:43am on 10/30/09

And all 4 fork reviews on Epi. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:50pm on 10/30/09