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

16776. Thinking ahead to holiday parties: Question. . . . - ms in or - 10:59pm on 11/09/09 (3)

I think you'd do much better baking them ahead, cool, wrap well and freeze. Thaw in their wrappers - cheezz - 1:05am on 11/10/09
Hmm, I was going to suggest the opposite, but your idea makes sense. The woman that sold me the - DawnNYS - 1:23am on 11/12/09

Yes, but a solid filling is a little different from a liquidy one like pumpkin.... [NT] - cheezz - 7:34am on 11/12/09

16777. To check out: Glazed Lemon Cookies (Cook's Illustrated) [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:30pm on 11/09/09 (0)

16778. Bavarian Apple Tort from T&T... - suz - 12:23am on 11/10/09 (2)

The apple torte is excellent; I've made it many times. It can be made ahead of time but - Sylvia - 4:31pm on 11/10/09

Thanks for the review and the advise. [NT] - suz - 10:37pm on 11/10/09

16779. This Recipe "Rustic Mashed Sweet Potatoes w/Ricotta Cheese," has definitely piqued my interest. The [LINK] - GayR - 12:37am on 11/10/09 (3)

I have some Mascarpone cheese I need to use up. I wonder how that would be instead - KarenNoCA - 1:28am on 11/10/09

KarenNoCA, I think it would work, however, I think it will be very rich. [NT] - GayR - 1:04pm on 11/10/09

That was my thinking as well, thanks! I use Mascarpone in several of - KarenNoCA - 2:46pm on 11/10/09

16780. Has anyone ever made Ghormeh Sabzi? I had it over the weekend and fell in love! [LINK] - cheezz - 12:47am on 11/10/09 (7)

Where does one get those fenugreek leaves? And is it preserved lemons? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:48am on 11/10/09

Actually, I was surprised at how widely fenugreek is used... - cheezz - 6:38am on 11/10/09

ah, found more about the 'dried lemons' also called black lemons, limoon aswad or loomi >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:42am on 11/10/09

Hummm, interesting. I wonder if one could DYI or also what type of lemons. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:06pm on 11/10/09
OMG! You mean those black things in the far reaches of my produce drawer are valuable? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:48pm on 11/10/09

who woulda guessed?! just remove the little dust bunnies before using... or not :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:41pm on 11/10/09

Contrary to the way it looks, this dish was GREAT!!! You've gotta love lemon, though! [NT] - cheezz - 7:31am on 11/12/09

16781. Looks good: Mixed Berry Cobbler [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 12:51am on 11/10/09 (1)

I have been really hungry for good cobbler these last few wks. Haven't had it since being a kid [NT] - Marsha tbay - 1:16am on 11/10/09

16782. I need to make 3 dozen "bite sized" cookies as a donation to a holiday bake sale. - CynUpstateNY - 12:23pm on 11/10/09 (23)

CynUpstateNY - Have a look at Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Sandwiches from BH&G [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:49pm on 11/10/09

Also, from BH&G - Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies w/Dulce De Leche Filling [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:50pm on 11/10/09

Cyn, Go through the 14 cookies included in the above link....there are more mini cookies. [NT] - GayR - 1:53pm on 11/10/09

Just take any rolled cookie dough recipe and make the dia 1". That will bake into bite-size. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 11/10/09

Don't know why I didn't think of that. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:00pm on 11/10/09
Yep - and here's an example of someone who does it and sells them [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 9:01pm on 11/10/09

Aren't thoe the cutest things? I like the small oval shape [NT] - cheezz - 11:42pm on 11/10/09

Candy bar brownies - colleenmomof2 - 5:34pm on 11/10/09

Brownie Miniatures (Makes 24) - Sylvia - 6:46pm on 11/10/09

Toll House cookies made in a mini muffin pan would be bite sized.... - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:53pm on 11/10/09

Sandi's Tiny Ginger Cookies. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:08pm on 11/10/09

Sandi, could you edit this recipe? it has sugar twice, and I think one is brown sugar, but which one [NT] - AngAk - 4:23am on 11/12/09

Ack! Thanks for catching that - it's 3/4 cup butter! Edits done. [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:02am on 11/13/09

If you like to make cookie cutter cookies, you could use pie decorating cutters - they're mini. [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:03pm on 11/10/09

Speaking of cookie cutters, did you see these message-in-a-cookie cutters from WS???? [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:09pm on 11/10/09

Cute! I got a one sorta like it but haven't tried it out yet. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:54am on 11/11/09

I love those! Where'd you get yours from? - Sandi in Hawaii - 10:56am on 11/11/09

How about - Dawn_MO - 12:41pm on 11/11/09

hee hee! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:24pm on 11/11/09

Thanks guys, you've made it seem like an easy task! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:36pm on 11/10/09
I make these coconut macaroons bite size, see my note. They're delish. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:43pm on 11/12/09
Not a cookie but miniature pecan tarts are one of my favorites on the holiday tray. Might sell well. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:58pm on 11/12/09

or Tassies. recipe in T&T for variations. [NT] - AngAk - 6:58pm on 11/12/09

16783. These were a huge hit last night. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream Icing - CynUpstateNY - 12:32pm on 11/10/09 (0)

16784. Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 7:08pm on 11/10/09 (3)

copied. this sounds really good and a great way to use up roasted chicken. [NT] - AngAk - 7:19pm on 11/10/09
I just added my tweaks, I think we posted at the same time...if interested, check out. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:34pm on 10/09/17
. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:40pm on 10/09/17

16785. most funny kitchen baking disaster, ever. - AngAk - 8:58pm on 11/10/09 (6)

See, you don't need a DVD player to entertain you as long as you have these bread pans. *LOL* - EvaN - 9:11pm on 11/10/09

this is probably how Trifle was invented. [NT] - AngAk - 9:42pm on 11/10/09

I love that you appreciated the artistic quality in the mess that it made! - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:42pm on 11/10/09
My laugh for the day!! How funny!! Glad you can appreciate the great bread and the fun [NT] - barb_b - 10:47pm on 11/10/09
Aw Ang...the pain! I thought you could only use a yeasted bread dough in those. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 11/11/09

It made me laugh----felt good to laugh. a lesson learned. will try again. check your snail mail. [NT] - AngAk - 8:06pm on 11/11/09

16786. I don't know if it was one suggestion someone made or a combination of all of them - CynUpstateNY - 9:09pm on 11/10/09 (1)

YAY!! [NT] - suz - 10:35pm on 11/10/09

16787. My sister (the artist) bought 11 Hachiya persimmons and now needs good recipes for them. - Luisa_Calif - 9:35pm on 11/10/09 (3)

There are many recipes for persimmon pudding, though I've never found one I really like. You can - Shaun in TO - 10:17pm on 11/10/09

I think she wasn't keen on them "straight" what do you think about a smoothie? Or a roll cake? - Luisa_Calif - 10:37pm on 11/10/09

How about persimmon bread? This looks like a great recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:57pm on 11/11/09

16788. Goodness--haven't checked in lately and just look at all the posts! - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:35pm on 11/10/09 (4)

so good to see you Amanda. give your little guy a hug for me. [NT] - AngAk - 10:26pm on 11/10/09

Will do! Good to be back. Had bronchitis too, so wasn't cooking much. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:22pm on 11/11/09

(((Amanda))) I'm glad your back on your feet again. :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:06am on 11/12/09

Me, too. (Every time I had a coughing fit, Liam would cough, too. So funny.) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:53am on 11/13/09

16789. Rec: delightful Black Bean and Rice Salad [LINK] - AngAk - 10:22pm on 11/10/09 (0)

16790. one more post for today---this is very funny---Secret Snack Shame, revealed by lots of bloggers [LINK] - AngAk - 11:35pm on 11/10/09 (0)

16791. I gotta say the Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Red Beet Chips that SallyBR posted is GREAT!!!!! [LINK] - cheezz - 11:51pm on 11/10/09 (1)

Glad you enjoyed it! - SallyBR - 2:49am on 11/11/09

16792. To check out: Honey and Chipotle Glazed Sweet Potato Spears with Lime [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:19am on 11/11/09 (0)

16793. Hello swappers, I am slowly recovering from the flu and am on the computer for the first time in age - Heather_in_SF - 2:41am on 11/11/09 (19)

I woujld like to make this though: REC: Sweet Potato Stuffed Apples [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 2:44am on 11/11/09
Hi Heather, I always find homemade soup to be the most palatable and nourishing when I feel lousy.. [LINK] - Meryl - 2:57am on 11/11/09

P.S. Eat a lot of garlic - it's a natural antibiotic. [NT] - Meryl - 3:10am on 11/11/09

Sorry you were feeling so bad. I've had a flu like that in the past. - Luisa_Calif - 3:17am on 11/11/09
Sorry you've been under, Heather. Hydration is most important. Ginger Ale - PatBastrop - 4:16am on 11/11/09

I agree - especially brown rice, plus it has more nutrients. [NT] - Meryl - 4:20am on 11/11/09

So glad you are on the mend, Heather! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:52am on 11/11/09
Heather, what a long seige. Hope you can shake this terrible bug and get back on your feet. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:39am on 11/11/09
I hope you are feeling better soon Heather. That sounds like a - Dawn_MO - 1:02pm on 11/11/09
Just recovered from bronchitis, so I know how you feel. Sure wish I could bring you a vat of soup. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:01pm on 11/11/09
Heather_in-SF, Speedy Recovery .... please take good care of yourself. [NT] - GayR - 3:47pm on 11/11/09
Oh Heather! Sorry to hear you are under the weather. I have read that when children get it; it - barb_b - 3:51pm on 11/11/09

Thanks everyone, I'm doing better each day and I appreciate your great ideas and kind words! - Heather_in_SF - 10:23pm on 11/11/09

I'm so sorry Heather. You have been sick for so long now and I am - orchid - 2:39am on 11/12/09

SallyBR might know... I remember that viruses can live for - DawnNYS - 5:16pm on 11/12/09

Lysol works! [NT] - LisainLA - 6:45pm on 11/12/09

((Heather)) - I can hug you since you're 3000 miles away! Feel better soon and try ginger-carrot - DawnNYS - 10:57pm on 11/11/09
Sooo sorry to hear how awful you are feeling...sending you cyber space homemade chicken soup... - suz - 12:11am on 11/12/09
Feel better, Heather! Get well soon. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 4:19pm on 11/14/09

16794. REC: Braised Lamb in Pomegranate Sauce Another one for 'cheap' night. Although pomegranate - Marg CDN - 3:20am on 11/11/09 (5)

hi marg, do you brown the lamb dry? what temperature? sia [NT] - rvb - 7:56pm on 11/11/09

Hummm...would that be smooch in advance? ;0) [NT] - orchid - 8:08pm on 11/11/09

yup. [NT] - rvb - 8:09pm on 11/11/09

Oh thank you. It's always a tossup...write the recipe late at night before I forget - Marg CDN - 9:53pm on 11/11/09

ooooooh..... - rvb - 1:02pm on 11/12/09

16795. I've been chosen to lead chocolate tasting...need ur fav chocolate sources to buy [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:46am on 11/11/09 (6)

Maria, I posted links for you at your original post. [NT] - Meryl - 4:11am on 11/11/09

Not gonna go there. Nope. No siree bob. Uh uh. No how, no way. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:08pm on 11/11/09

Oh, c'mon - you *know* you can't resist! [NT] - Meryl - 9:04pm on 11/11/09
Yep, it's caaaalllling to you, Ammmmaaannnda, Amaanda...chocolate, gooood. :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:05am on 11/12/09

Lalalalalalalala...I'm not listening... :) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:47pm on 11/13/09

Question..... - SallyBR - 3:40pm on 11/12/09

16796. As a follow up to my Heads Up on (16605) Dark & Rich Chocolate Cranberry Cake - Woman's Day it has [LINK] - GayR - 9:09am on 11/11/09 (2)

Wow. I might have to make this for Thanksgiving. Or possibly Christmas. Or possibly both. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:05pm on 11/11/09

Amanda_Pennsylvania & Anyone else interested - Woman's Day has now put Recipes together, as in the [LINK] - GayR - 7:51pm on 11/11/09

16797. Aw, these are just adorable: fondant "Slice of Pumpkin Pie" cupcake toppers [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:03pm on 11/11/09 (2)

My problem with this is that fondant is just sugar with no taste--why would I want to waste calories - aajay - 3:21pm on 11/11/09

One of the comments was to try it with soft caramel chews But she hadn't tried it yet.. [NT] - Cindy - 5:06pm on 11/11/09

16798. Easy recipe, REC: Chipotle Pinto Beans - Dawn_MO - 1:32pm on 11/11/09 (6)

Oh, this sounds good. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:21pm on 11/11/09
Yummy. I'm definitely trying this. [NT] - EvaN - 8:08pm on 11/11/09
Heads up to Heather---this would sweat that fever out of you, as would the tomato soup at 16784 - AngAk - 8:15pm on 11/11/09
Oh, thanks, I've started brining the beans! I have some Rancho Gordo beans, mmm [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:02am on 11/12/09

I made this today, Thank you Dawn for such a nice recipe! - Heather_in_SF - 5:45am on 11/13/09

oh my, that sounds so good! [NT] - AngAk - 7:04am on 11/13/09

16799. So what are we all having for Thanksgiving? - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:20pm on 11/11/09 (26)

My sister in law will have turkey, have no idea what else. She asked me to make a Kentucky Derby - Marsha tbay - 4:30pm on 11/11/09
I have ordered Macomber turnip from Westport MA to mash with carrots and have also been asked to - Janet in NC - 4:57pm on 11/11/09
Midwestern Traditional Thanksgiving in the Desert - desertjean - 6:11pm on 11/11/09

That's a nice idea, Jean [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:31pm on 11/12/09

We are probably having too much food! But here goes - MoNJ - 6:39pm on 11/11/09

Wow--impressive! Do you have a recipe for the apple onion triangles? - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:56pm on 11/11/09

Here it is :) - MoNJ - 7:28pm on 11/11/09

What would we do without puff pastry? Thanks much! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:04pm on 11/11/09

I'm buying them 6 at a time now. This looks like an excellent use. Thanks Amanda. I've been doing - Marg CDN - 9:58pm on 11/11/09
I've been a big fan ever since Joe turned us on to the Trader Joes all butter puff pastry.... - MoNJ - 11:03pm on 11/11/09

And yet, when I posted a class called "Puff, the Magic Pastry," no one signed up. My beloved TJ's - Joe - 5:45am on 11/12/09

Yum! and a nice do-ahead dish too. [NT] - AngAk - 8:21pm on 11/11/09

We have cancelled plans since daughter's latest date for the baby ... - elaine - 8:03pm on 11/12/09

I'm going to my cousins house and making/bringing dessert.. - suz - 10:56pm on 11/11/09

I'm voting for chocolate hazelnut trifle! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:29pm on 11/12/09

My year to work a 12 hour shift. Health agencies never close :-( [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:57am on 11/12/09
Neither does Disneyland. Zippity-doo-dah, that's where I'll be working! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:31am on 11/12/09

I feel so sorry for you. [NT] - AngAk - 7:01pm on 11/12/09

We are actually going out this year -- aunts and uncles and cousins meeting halfway - PatBastrop - 3:03pm on 11/12/09
We're hosting this year too... the basics, maybe will try a couple of new - DawnNYS - 3:27pm on 11/12/09
Oops. Should have posted here instead in MONJ's post. Sorry. [NT] - elaine - 8:04pm on 11/12/09
You are all making my mouth water! This morning, DH said "Let;'s go out for Thanksgiving dinner [LINK] - Marianne - 11:20pm on 11/12/09

Here's another touching article in the NYT with Keller about his father. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 12:52am on 11/13/09

OMG, Thanks, Ang for this wonderful story, We are preparing to visit DH's baby sister, who is - Marianne - 1:55am on 11/13/09

awwww (((DH's sister))) blessings to you all. [NT] - AngAk - 7:02am on 11/13/09
(((Marianne))) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:08am on 11/13/09

16800. A friend posted on Facebook that every day from now until - lorijean - 3:09pm on 11/11/09 (7)

What a nice idea! Love it! [NT] - barb_b - 3:46pm on 11/11/09
Great idea! I am thankful for FK, and also for my coach and trainer who - PatBastrop - 4:43pm on 11/11/09

Please tell me more about coaches and trainers...I need to lose 15 pounds, and get limber again... - Marianne - 2:36am on 11/12/09

Marianne, I don't know where you live, but you don't need to be in a big metro area - PatBastrop - 2:57am on 11/12/09

Thankful for all the Veterans today. and all of you. [NT] - AngAk - 8:26pm on 11/11/09

Such a humbling day this is. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:02pm on 11/11/09
Semper Fi, everyone! Happy Birthday ,Marines! [NT] - Marianne - 2:39am on 11/12/09

16801. First Annual Food Bloggers Festival/SanFran with links on left to all kinds of recipes/blogs [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 4:26pm on 11/11/09 (6)

Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with balsamic glaze for salad or hors d'oeuvres - Marsha tbay - 5:00pm on 11/11/09

If you are in the Bay Area, please join this new group, started yesterday, [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 3:35am on 11/12/09

Thanks, Heather, I'm in Tampa bay, I don't think that counts. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 4:11pm on 11/12/09

Sorry, I mention you as in the royal "you" as in all y'all! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:01am on 11/13/09

Ha! :) I'm just amazed all the gals loving blogs haven't checked out all the links from this. - Marsha tbay - 2:30am on 11/13/09

I was supposed to attend the conference but the flu had other plans. There are some great people - Heather_in_SF - 5:36am on 11/13/09

16802. Are studies going on in the US concerning BPA? [LINK] - Marg CDN - 5:47pm on 11/11/09 (2)

I don't know, but our FDA seems completely overwhelmed and, imo, inept at finding and - Curious1 - 7:52pm on 11/11/09

We have a friend who works for the FDA. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:07pm on 11/11/09

16803. Springform pan ? Need answer ASAP. TIA - Sandy in Baltimore - 9:45pm on 11/11/09 (13)

I would say go ahead as long as doesn't leak around the seam (cover circle with hd alum foil first) [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:53pm on 11/11/09
Not instead of the metal bottom. I'd not chance that. Why not put a piece of parchment on the... - charlie - 10:58pm on 11/11/09

I need 1 more response - Sandy in Baltimore - 11:19pm on 11/11/09

I wouldn't use it "instead of " the bottom either. I would cut out a circle from cardboard, cover - AngAk - 12:01am on 11/12/09

What she said BG [NT] - charlie - 1:04pm on 11/12/09

I do this ALL the time with foil covered cardboard. It's never leaked or failed on me. - Luisa_Calif - 12:09am on 11/12/09

Me too, I lost the bottom of my pan. I foiled the cardboard, then wrapped the outside of the pan - Heather_in_SF - 3:28am on 11/12/09

That's always bugged me that you can't get replacement bottoms! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:34am on 11/12/09

Well, that would make too much sense... :-) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 3:36am on 11/12/09
A local restaurant supply store might sell bottoms. I bought a replacement after pears stained the - Shaun in TO - 1:54pm on 11/12/09

LOL. also, I seem to find lots of springform pans at thrift shops. I think kids clean out grammas - AngAk - 7:05pm on 11/12/09

LOL @ the bottom. My extra pans went to the Salvation Army. [NT] - LisainLA - 7:12pm on 11/12/09

Who Knew! If it works-it works. [NT] - charlie - 1:07pm on 11/12/09

16804. Here's an appie that you can make from your pantry: REC: Tapas Stuffed Piquillo Peppers [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:13pm on 11/11/09 (3)

I read this as "here's an apple pie that you...." A bit tired tonight! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:56am on 11/12/09

That's so funny. I always mistype apples as applies, every time! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:28am on 11/13/09

I once proofread a PowerPoint presentation for a doctor. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:52am on 11/13/09

16805. Hello Everyone! - StarGirl54 - 10:18pm on 11/11/09 (11)

Hi StarGirl! Welcome - it's a great little community, with lots of good ideas [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:51pm on 11/11/09
Make yourself at home...this is a great group [NT] - suz - 10:58pm on 11/11/09
welcome! many of our favorite recipes are posted up at the top in the T&T section. take a look for - AngAk - 11:52pm on 11/11/09
Welcome StarGirl54! The fact that you found us, is because you must enjoy cooking! You found the - barb_b - 12:13am on 11/12/09
Welcome StarGirl. Happy to have you here! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:55am on 11/12/09
Howdy, StarGirl! Good time of the year to join us - welcome! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:14am on 11/12/09
Careful of that "Steve2" character tho. He was dropped on his head as a baby & is NOT to be trusted. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:44am on 11/12/09

This just made me LOL! I love when I start the day with a laugh! [NT] - barb_b - 11:57am on 11/12/09

He has such a warm and fuzzy way of welcoming newcomers doesn't he? ;0) [NT] - orchid - 2:15pm on 11/12/09

Welcome StarGirl :-) [NT] - EvaN - 1:15pm on 11/12/09
Welcome Stargirl! This is a very nice group! [NT] - Cindy - 5:43pm on 11/12/09

16806. Question about Trader Joe's alond meal. - Luisa_Calif - 12:17am on 11/12/09 (6)

Haven't looked but they usually carry the Bob's Red Mill brand at Whole Foods - Music City Missy - 1:06am on 11/12/09

We don't have Whole Foods right here, but I'm going down to my Dad's - Luisa_Calif - 1:14am on 11/12/09

I think that I purchased my bag 3 months ago - colleenmomof2 - 6:10am on 11/12/09
Hmmmm.... I haven't bought it in awhile, but I'll look [NT] - cheezz - 7:41am on 11/12/09
Yes, my TJ's had it last week. Call your store and ask if they have it. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:36pm on 11/12/09
Thanks everyone. I too have some of the hazelnut meal left drom a couple of years ago in the freezer - Luisa_Calif - 6:29pm on 11/12/09

16807. To check out: Peanut Butter and Jam FrenchToast [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:18am on 11/12/09 (2)

Sounds good, but I can't get the link to open for me :o( [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:24pm on 11/12/09

wow Dawn, your internet is protecting you from decadent rich temptation. I think I need that - AngAk - 7:09pm on 11/12/09

16808. dinner was sundried tomato pesto stuffed tenderloin from this site - emtd - 2:10am on 11/12/09 (2)

That's great, Betty, so glad you enjoyed it too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:59am on 11/12/09
One of my favorites as well! [NT] - barb_b - 11:55am on 11/12/09

16809. NFRC. orchid, here is a swan story for you. I fondly thought of your Blackie [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:59am on 11/12/09 (5)

sniff...thanks Ang. [NT] - orchid - 12:55pm on 11/12/09
Awww, thanks Ang. :-) [NT] - EvaN - 1:14pm on 11/12/09
Marshmallow sounds a little feisty, doesn't she! I hope she catches up with her mate soon. [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:16pm on 11/12/09

Ha! we all laughed over the water cooler this morning about her feistiness. you go girl! [NT] - AngAk - 1:08am on 11/13/09

Orchid and all black swan lovers---do not watch the new season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" [NT] - charlie - 6:36pm on 11/12/09

16810. ISO: recipes using fenugreek -- I now have a big bag of this... any good recipes? [NT] - cheezz - 7:32am on 11/12/09 (0)

16811. ISO CynUpstateNY - Danny Meyer's Maialino Photos plus Menu [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:54pm on 11/12/09 (2)

Thanks, Gay, I haven't seen this one. DS and her husband went for - CynUpstateNY - 2:03pm on 11/12/09

My pleasure, Cyn. [NT] - GayR - 2:08pm on 11/12/09

16812. Tried Emeri's Recipe for Herbed Spaghetti Squash and we all loved it. Here is the link. I [LINK] - GayR - 1:01pm on 11/12/09 (3)

Too early ....that is Emeril's.... [NT] - GayR - 1:23pm on 11/12/09
Sounds lovely. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:13pm on 11/12/09
I did one a few nights ago with the pomegranate lamb. I thought it was an odd combo but I used cori - Marg CDN - 9:26pm on 11/12/09

16813. Ack! DH threw my aluminium foil in the garbage because he thinks it's poisonus. - EvaN - 1:25pm on 11/12/09 (9)

Your DH should meet my DW--she just thru out all my aluminium pans and baking sheets [NT] - charlie - 2:59pm on 11/12/09

charlie, my aluminium pots and pans went long time ago. I have - EvaN - 6:01pm on 11/12/09

So, I guess the foil is next? [NT] - charlie - 6:33pm on 11/12/09

Yup. Prepare yourself - with a secret stash! ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:23pm on 11/12/09

Nope, don't think so... I just read the other day where - DawnNYS - 3:09pm on 11/12/09
I use a casserole or other glass dish with a lid. [NT] - LisainLA - 4:29pm on 11/12/09
You can reheat your turkey in parchment paper. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:58pm on 11/12/09
Does this mean you lost your foil helmet too?? Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate :) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:17am on 11/13/09

and no aluminum pots or bowls to put on her head either! [NT] - AngAk - 6:35pm on 11/13/09

16814. ISO Pat-NoCal - Think you will love these - "Santa Madeleines," from Better Homes & Gardens [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:38pm on 11/12/09 (1)

Oh those are really cute. Thanks Gay. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:35pm on 11/12/09

16815. Recipe Book Download - Clabber Girl 2008 Holiday Recipes [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:50pm on 11/12/09 (1)

Ooh, that peppermint biscotti looks interesting. Thanks. [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:44pm on 11/12/09

16816. I'm still in the process of reformatting my recipe files since I crashed and reloaded my WP - Elenor - 4:21pm on 11/12/09 (7)

(((Elenor))) get well soon. I am no help to you though. I have a box. nuff said. [NT] - AngAk - 7:15pm on 11/12/09
I print mine in as large a font as space will allow, and with a 1/2" margin on the right. If I can't - Marg CDN - 7:18pm on 11/12/09

Thanks for your input. I also have a file in Documents that I call a Try File that I dont - Elenor - 12:32am on 11/13/09

Feel better Elenor! - Heather_in_SF - 1:27am on 11/13/09
Hope you are feeling much better! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:32am on 11/13/09
Elenor, sorry that you are under the weather! For adults, it seems to be lingering quite a bit [NT] - barb_b - 1:50pm on 11/13/09
Yes, feel better soon! I keep most of my recipes on the computer, but if - DawnNYS - 3:02pm on 11/13/09

16817. Ontario people, the Holiday LCBO Food & Drink is out today. They're already going quickly. [NT] - Marg CDN - 7:06pm on 11/12/09 (9)

could I beg someone to send me a copy? I will pay postage etc. pretty please? [NT] - AngAk - 7:18pm on 11/12/09

I'll go back and try to get some tomorrow. Good thing I drink a lot. - Marg CDN - 7:22pm on 11/12/09

Oh, thanks for the website. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:44pm on 11/12/09
Just saw your comment about drinking a lot. Snort. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:46pm on 11/12/09
Oh, I didn't know about theonline version. thanks for the info Marg. $17 is outrageous. [NT] - AngAk - 8:40pm on 11/12/09

Too late. I went out & got one for you. Just send me your address. It's Christmas. [NT] - Marg CDN - 8:41pm on 11/12/09

Bless your heart. this Canadian(Winnipeg) born American thanks you. [NT] - AngAk - 10:39pm on 11/12/09
Ang, the dog sled is hitched up. Starting out on wheels. It's out today. [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:58pm on 11/16/09

I hope those doggies are wearing booties---it's coooold today! [NT] - AngAk - 6:43pm on 11/16/09

16818. NFRC: Pres Obama is due to land right outside my office building in a few hours. Always exciting - AngAk - 7:17pm on 11/12/09 (15)

A presidential arrival is always exciting! - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:37pm on 11/12/09

It's not quiet anymore! they must certainly be escorting the plane in. [NT] - AngAk - 8:41pm on 11/12/09

That is so exciting. He'll be visiting 'me' next month :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:21pm on 11/12/09

WooHoo, he's here. My feet are frozen. solid. security made us delete all photos of AF1. nuts. - AngAk - 10:21pm on 11/12/09

How cool is that! The President visiting... (not your chilly feet...) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 12:56am on 11/13/09
Ang - AF1 is always parked across the road from my old office - Music City Missy - 2:46am on 11/14/09

We were told that pics of te Pres were OK, just not the plane. terrorism I guess. maybe we would - AngAk - 5:01am on 11/16/09

Yikes! I think you meant "enlarge", eh?? Can't be too careful these days -- BB is watching! :)) [NT] - PatBastrop - 6:01am on 11/17/09

That is exciting Ang! Just remember, you'll always have the "mental shots" - FloriSandy - 2:53am on 11/13/09
Wish I was there - so exciting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:32am on 11/13/09
Yes, always exciting. ;o) I'm driving by Richard Gere's parents' house today - DawnNYS - 4:04pm on 11/13/09

sounds like SNL "brush with greatness" skit material! I hope you get a glimpse. ask them if they - AngAk - 6:38pm on 11/13/09

Nope, nothing. They have a very neat garage though! Door was open, no sign - DawnNYS - 7:46pm on 11/13/09

Hey Dawn, can I fly up and visit you for a stakeout - FloriSandy - 3:01am on 11/14/09
I met Vincent Furnier once. I even had the presence of mind to call him "Vincent". [NT] - Scott in Scottsdale - 4:52pm on 11/14/09

16819. ISO PatNoCal (or anyone else who can help) re Sylvia's Provencal Rost of Beef. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:43pm on 11/12/09 (4)

This might be what you are alooking for Amanda>>> [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 8:03pm on 11/12/09

Yes! Thank you. I thought it was fairly recent but couldn't be sure. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:12pm on 11/12/09

Started marinating the meat last night. I'm very excited about this. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:26pm on 11/13/09

Once you do it, you'll become a roasting madwoman, methinks. :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 4:33pm on 11/14/09

16820. Whole Foods is selling Plainville Farms free-range organic turkeys. I see that Martha Stewart is - Michael in Sarasota - 9:32pm on 11/12/09 (4)

but Martha's probably come wrapped in cellophane and tied with Raffia. [NT] - AngAk - 10:28pm on 11/12/09

LOL! [NT] - FloriSandy - 5:38pm on 11/13/09

Makes me feel lucky I can drive out to Plainville Farms in about 10 minutes - DawnNYS - 2:49pm on 11/13/09

I didn't realize that Plainville turkeys were known outside of this area! [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 7:48pm on 11/13/09

16821. I'd like to share a link to download a free cookbook of Thanksgiving recipes from various chefs. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:43pm on 11/12/09 (2)

Thanks, Curious! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:12pm on 11/12/09

You're welcome. :-) [NT] - Curious1 - 11:06pm on 11/13/09

16822. N(exactly)FR: need elegant ideas for a holiday centerpiece. Here are last year's >> [LINK] - cheezz - 11:54pm on 11/12/09 (10)

I'm picturing an Ina Garten-ish round arrangement of dark red roses---some full open, some buds, - AngAk - 1:06am on 11/13/09
I always thought this table display from "About a boy" was lovely [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:09am on 11/13/09

rats.... won't come thru -- says it isn't redirecting properly...? - cheezz - 1:42am on 11/13/09

yes...they looked like sugared plums too. Link won't work for me either now. Google Images - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 11/14/09

cheezz - I love Colin Cowie and here is a link for his Tea Party Table....some beautiful Ideas. Luv [LINK] - GayR - 1:28am on 11/13/09

Just lovely for outdoors! Unfortunately, this will be at night in a darkened room...lighting is done - cheezz - 1:43am on 11/13/09

A couple of ideas. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:11am on 11/13/09
Saw these ideas on Martha Stewart [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 9:49pm on 11/13/09
A few thoughts... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:59pm on 11/18/09

Neat idea with the antler rack candleabra, but it makes me nervous. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:55pm on 11/19/09

16823. Pumpkin Drop Cookies - LemonLime - 12:32am on 11/13/09 (6)

Welcom, LemonLime. That site has some nice cookie recipes - introduce yourself? :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:45pm on 11/13/09

Thanks, DawnNYS! What are your favorite cookies to make around the holidays? - LemonLime - 9:16pm on 11/13/09

Easy and good ones are lime meltaways, snickerdoodles, molasses drop - DawnNYS - 2:50pm on 11/15/09
No Cal or So Cal? [NT] - cheezz - 12:41am on 11/17/09

DawnNYS, I love spritz too. They're great fun for the holidays. And, Cheezz, I'm from Socal! :) [NT] - LemonLime - 9:08pm on 11/17/09

Me too! Westchester. [NT] - cheezz - 1:07am on 11/18/09

16824. Fingernails? - KarenNoCA - 12:53am on 11/13/09 (11)

my thoughts on chai & vitamin D - michelle - 1:28am on 11/13/09
A thought... - judy-mass - 2:13am on 11/13/09
I've had great nails since taking a pre-natal vitamin. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:29am on 11/13/09

I've hears great reports on that as well. I find lecithin helps a lot for strength of nails. - Marg CDN - 4:53pm on 11/13/09

my dermatologist suggested Biotin. I tried it and it works. Takes 3 mo. though. [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:56am on 11/13/09
I think MSM helped with mine. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:48pm on 11/13/09
$20,000 for frenectomy, skin graft, gum lift, braces & veneers broke the nail-biting habit. I never - MarilynFL - 1:31am on 11/14/09

Oh my. Don't use wikipedia to look up the word "frenectomy". Eew. - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:16am on 11/14/09

Since I've been taking Glucosamine/Condroitin for joint pain, it seems my fingernails have gotten - Joe - 8:48pm on 11/15/09

Helps my joints, but hasn't done a thing for my fingernails.... oh well, I'm not complaining! [NT] - cheezz - 12:42am on 11/17/09

I have to say that Biosil did wonders for my hair and finger nails.... - SallyBR - 4:24am on 11/16/09

16825. What a nifty potato "smoosher", has anyone tried it? [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 12:54am on 11/13/09 (3)

I love my apple peeler! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:41am on 11/13/09
I had my morning laugh earlier...When I read this at 5:30...I read..."nifty potato smoocher" Of - barb_b - 1:45pm on 11/13/09

Ha! rvb up to his old tricks. [NT] - AngAk - 6:40pm on 11/13/09

16826. Blum's Coffee Crunch Cake: making this for Thanksgiving for my Dad - Luisa_Calif - 2:04am on 11/13/09 (8)

I cut this recipe out years ago, but never made it. Now I need to try it [NT] - lorijean - 4:19pm on 11/13/09

I used to help my mom assemble the cake, but never made the whole thing myself except for the >>> - Luisa_Calif - 5:25pm on 11/13/09

Thanks for the tips, they will be helpful [NT] - lorijean - 3:30pm on 11/14/09

Ahh Blum's...loved going there. Thanks for the reminder. - MariaDNoCA - 8:31am on 11/18/09

Me too! When we went to downtown SF for Christmas shopping...sigh [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:59pm on 11/18/09

Yes! Podesta Baldocchi, Gump's, City of Paris ... sigh ... now, that was Christmas. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:06am on 11/19/09

that coffee foam candy is so interesting. thanks for sharing this. Is Blums no longer around? [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:56pm on 11/18/09

Sadly Blum's is gone now...but not forgotten [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:55am on 11/21/09

16827. Hope a lot are staying away from this flu stuff I have had it now for almost 3 weeks - carol whidbey Is - 12:10pm on 11/13/09 (11)

So sorry carol--get better soon [NT] - charlie - 12:12pm on 11/13/09
carol, Hope you are well on your way to recovery. Take care of yourself. [NT] - GayR - 12:45pm on 11/13/09
Take care, carol -- lots and lots of fluids! Get better! [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:31pm on 11/13/09
Sorry to hear this! You and Heather should share some chicken soup! Hope you are feeling better - barb_b - 1:43pm on 11/13/09
Take care--hope you feel better soon. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:28pm on 11/13/09
So sorry you are still feeling bad. Keep popping in when you feel up to it. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:35pm on 11/13/09
Poor Carol, you haven't had the best luck lately - feel better soon! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:40pm on 11/13/09
(((carol))) chicken soup for everyone!! [NT] - AngAk - 6:42pm on 11/13/09
Poor You!! Your in our thoughts! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:41pm on 11/13/09
Oh no Carol, take it easy. I went to the store yesterday, I'm weak as a kitten. - Heather_in_SF - 12:57am on 11/16/09
Oh don't say that! It's been only a week for me - MariaDNoCA - 10:34pm on 11/21/09

16828. [NT] - charlie - 12:16pm on 11/13/09 (6)

Thank you Charlie, they sound wonderful! Love the dried cherries in the recipe. [NT] - GayR - 12:44pm on 11/13/09
I used to enjoy their show on PBS, I don't think it is on anymore here. It was fun to watch their - barb_b - 1:41pm on 11/13/09

they closed their Bistro, but opened up another venture. here is the new website with recipes too [NT] - AngAk - 6:45pm on 11/13/09

WARNING!!!!! Angela's link to Caprial's new site opened a virus warning - colleenmomof2 - 5:42pm on 12/18/15

barb--I caught them on "Create" [NT] - charlie - 7:56pm on 11/13/09

Caprial (Pence by the way) is what/who made me want to cook. [NT] - orchid - 6:58pm on 11/13/09

16829. Here's a homemade flu shot on Dr. Mercola's site....you need a blender! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 1:41pm on 11/13/09 (1)

This is really hilarious but for some reason the link does not work when you click on it. Just go to - Marsha tbay - 11:58pm on 11/13/09

16830. Cooked roasted asparagus with feta last night. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:31pm on 11/13/09 (7)

LOL! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:38pm on 11/13/09
I worked in a religious hospital as an EMT for years. They were vegetarians and served ... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:27pm on 11/13/09
Ha-ha!! but ewwwww!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:35am on 11/14/09
Today's trivia: If you produce the smell AND can smell it (not everyone does one or - Shaun in TO - 2:37pm on 11/14/09

I KNEW I inherited something "memorable" from Uncle George tho', cash woulda been better, though. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:51am on 11/15/09
Wow, a good reason to take a filled specimen collector when one goes fishing!!! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:23am on 11/22/09

It's often a big joke for scuba divers...ya know, the ones who are out in the sea for a loooong time - Marg CDN - 4:45pm on 11/15/09

16831. Okay, up at 5:30 am making PIA cookies for the crust of the Carmel Apple Cheesecake for - Luisa_Calif - 3:12pm on 11/13/09 (9)

PIA? Properly Ingested Apples? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 11/13/09

Pitifully Ignorant Acolyte? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:27pm on 11/13/09

My guess is that it starts with Pain.... [NT] - barb_b - 6:52pm on 11/13/09

Yep! I'm surprised Marilyn didn't get it (or did she? and is playing "The Innocent" [LINK] [IMAGE] - Luisa_Calif - 7:01pm on 11/13/09
Yup, I'd say starts with pain too, and ends in apple? (heehee) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:22pm on 11/13/09

more like "assle"... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:27pm on 11/13/09

ROFL! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:36pm on 11/13/09

{giggling here} [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:39pm on 11/15/09

And I made PIA peanut butter brownies with choc. ganach frosting early this morning:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:40pm on 11/13/09

16832. Gay, Thanks for point out Woman's Day Website. I have really been enjoying it...I love the pictures [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 5:00pm on 11/13/09 (2)

Glad to hear you are enjoying the site, barb. [NT] - GayR - 7:32pm on 11/13/09
Does anyone know how to get the coupons to print? I checked off a few I wanted - KarenNoCA - 1:12am on 11/14/09

16833. It was Xray Tech Week this week and goodies had to be sent in [LINK] - desertjean - 5:16pm on 11/13/09 (3)

Very nice! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:21pm on 11/13/09
Cute! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:30pm on 11/13/09
so cute! I am stealing your idea. [NT] - AngAk - 6:48pm on 11/13/09

16834. With the flu and colds going around, might be time for a chicken soup thread. Here's mine. - desertjean - 5:44pm on 11/13/09 (4)

REC: Chicken Soup... - charlie - 7:51pm on 11/13/09

CI's REC: Hearty Chicken Soup with Orzo & Spring Vegetables... - charlie - 7:52pm on 11/13/09

REC: Chicken Soup with Rice [LINK] - LisainLA - 10:12pm on 11/13/09

Thanks for posting this, Lisa! I was jsut wondering how to make chicken soup with the Costco chix.. - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:19am on 11/14/09

16835. Office Pantry Notes. Do these look familiar to you?? - FloriSandy - 7:40pm on 11/13/09 (5)

Funny! I like the "Why?" cupcake the best [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:02pm on 11/13/09
Guffaw! I liked the note about the Dow dropping. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:54pm on 11/13/09
This reminded me of a funny story.... - KarenNoCA - 12:51am on 11/14/09
I love these! Our office fridge is the opposite! - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:21am on 11/14/09
Hilarious. Thanks, San. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:45pm on 11/15/09

16836. CALLING Chocolate experts: I just got this email from my sister about chocolate percentages... - Luisa_Calif - 8:11pm on 11/13/09 (9)

Semi-sweet is anywhere from 52 percent to 62 percent. Then - MarilynFL - 1:42am on 11/14/09

Here is the text of Marilyn's post for those who can't access it - LisainLA - 2:04am on 11/14/09

agh, it's the dreaded "percentage sign" debacle again. Sorry. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:48pm on 11/14/09

Lisa, how did you get into it? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:49pm on 11/14/09

I got into it by going up to the address bar and deleting the percent characters. Hit enter, and - DawnNYS - 2:36pm on 11/14/09

This is what I did, Mar. - LisainLA - 4:34pm on 11/14/09

Can we put this in Kitchen Tips? [NT] - EvaN - 3:05pm on 11/14/09

Ha! I just use Mozilla to get INTO the post and my new perks as moderator to edit it. Yea! - MarilynFL - 6:01pm on 11/15/09

My sister went with the Yucatan Dark for the ganache and said it turned out great.>> - Luisa_Calif - 9:59pm on 11/14/09

16837. I make this all the time: Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomato-Cream Sauce [LINK] - EvaN - 8:38pm on 11/13/09 (6)

Me too and I do love it with homemade pasta. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:00pm on 11/13/09
You might like to give this one a whirl - REC: Broiled Chicken with Fettuccine - LisainLA - 10:34pm on 11/13/09
I wish you had posted this a couple of months ago :o) See link >> [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 2:33pm on 11/14/09

Oh Dawn, that was unfortunate. You posted your request - EvaN - 3:00pm on 11/14/09

So, where does someone living in Norway go for a honeymoon? [NT] - AngAk - 5:09am on 11/16/09

We went to - EvaN - 9:58am on 11/16/09

16838. Cheesecake Disaster! - Luisa_Calif - 9:10pm on 11/13/09 (13)

Oh, Luisa I feel so badly for you. I had a disaster like that several years ago when my springform - GayR - 9:36pm on 11/13/09
Oh, how awful. Cooking diasters are the worst. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:49am on 11/14/09
I always made my cheesecakes in a pretty handmade ceramic pan. After years of use, it had a crack .. - elaine - 4:46am on 11/14/09

Fortunately it was a hit and only a disaster in My mind. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:10pm on 11/14/09

Oh, so frustrating! Sorry about your cheese cake, but I gotta ask the question.... - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:24am on 11/14/09

No, I wouldn't use the waterbath with a foil-covered cardboard. And DON'T do as I did>>> - Luisa_Calif - 9:09pm on 11/14/09

Oh Honey - I feel for you... - deb-in-MI - 12:48pm on 11/14/09

Oh, I just hate that! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:09pm on 11/14/09

Oh no, that would upset me too. [NT] - EvaN - 3:03pm on 11/14/09
My questions are these...... - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:03pm on 11/14/09

See Cheesecake Disater Report below. (everything was my fault) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:56pm on 11/14/09
the cheesecake was done to perfection. I used 325 and convection mode (although>>> - Luisa_Calif - 9:06pm on 11/14/09
The direction were to put hot tap water in the pan, but I used some hot tap and some I had heated in - Luisa_Calif - 9:13pm on 11/14/09

16839. Your best Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes Please beside Cheesecake? [NT] - GayR - 9:34pm on 11/13/09 (16)

A Pumpkin Sponge Roll with a candied ginger cream filling? - Luisa_Calif - 9:54pm on 11/13/09

Before I post more - are you looking for non-pie items? [NT] - LisainLA - 10:38pm on 11/13/09

LisainLA, I am looking for any and all suggestions, except cheesecake. Have a ton of recipes for - GayR - 11:07pm on 11/13/09

REC: Cranberry Blueberry Pie [LINK] - LisainLA - 10:14pm on 11/13/09
Flo Braker's REC: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie... - charlie - 11:36pm on 11/13/09
REC: Autumn Trifle with Roasted Apples, Pears, & Pumpkin-Caramel Sauce... - charlie - 11:39pm on 11/13/09
REC: Chocolate-Pumpkin Cake with Broiled Coconut Pecan Frosting... - charlie - 11:41pm on 11/13/09
REC; Cranberry Pear Tart with Gingerbread Crust... - charlie - 11:44pm on 11/13/09
REC: Autumn Harvest Pie... - charlie - 11:48pm on 11/13/09
REC: Hazelnut Linzertorte with Cranberry-Apricot Filling... - charlie - 11:50pm on 11/13/09
REC: Dutch Apple Pie - LisainLA - 11:52pm on 11/13/09
Joanne Chang's REC: Pear & Cranberry Crostata... - charlie - 11:52pm on 11/13/09
REC: Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding [LINK] - Meryl - 12:34am on 11/14/09
Thank yo Luisa, Lisa, charlie and Meryl for the replies. [NT] - GayR - 2:28pm on 11/14/09
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Cinnamon Glaze [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:57pm on 11/19/09
Luscious Cranberry Tart with Polenta Crust [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:30am on 11/20/09

16840. ISO Pecan Pie recipes or suggestions - LisainLA - 10:41pm on 11/13/09 (10)

This is not T&T but comes from a highly reliable sourse REC: Bourbon Pecan Pie--I'd use a deep dish - charlie - 11:33pm on 11/13/09

Thank you Charlie. This looks nice! [NT] - LisainLA - 12:07am on 11/14/09

Well, I was going to say that my mom always just used the recipe on the Karo bottle! - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:48am on 11/14/09
Make the recipe with all the nuts you want but just pour in as much "goo" as will fill the pan. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:50am on 11/14/09

That would work, too. Would it be a mortal sin to waste goo, though? - LisainLA - 4:32pm on 11/14/09

Could you make your pie and then make tartlets with the extra goo? [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:25pm on 11/14/09

THta's always an option, too - but I'm trying to avoid more pies. We're already at one per person.. - LisainLA - 4:13am on 11/15/09

Sounds like you could make two pies and freeze one. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:42pm on 11/15/09

Not a mortal sin,perhaps a tad venal.Freeze the goo for the NEXT time.You'll never be gooless again! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:55am on 11/15/09

Exactly!! I stuff as many pecans as I can in it, with enough goo to hold together. [NT] - cheezz - 6:26pm on 11/14/09

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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