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

16406. ISO: Sarah in Charleston...are you still making the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes? - Dawn_MO - 8:20pm on 10/08/09 (3)

Hey Dawn_MO, Not over the summer, too much sailing to do but - Sarah in Charleston - 1:49pm on 10/10/09

We have 36 degrees today...yuck! - Dawn_MO - 9:59pm on 10/10/09

Dawn, our family really likes the pizza dough from the book. [NT] - AngAk - 6:57pm on 10/13/09

16407. Has anyone put halved garlic cloves in the water to boil potatoes? - Cindy - 11:55pm on 10/08/09 (9)

I've done it, but I think roasting the garlic makes for a better final product. Just me. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:20am on 10/09/09

I've done it, too and I agree with Curious! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:23am on 10/09/09

Me three, but another way to do it, if you don't have time to roast a bulb of garlic is to gently - Pat-NoCal - 12:51am on 10/09/09

Me to the fourth. My MIL would toss raw garlic in her mash potato water and it was always bitter. - MarilynFL - 1:10am on 10/09/09
I think Pat-NoCal's idea would have been the best way to go, - Cindy - 3:21am on 10/09/09

I've been doing it forever ... but I agree other methods are better if you want a depth of flavour. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 1:03am on 10/09/09
I saute chopped garlic in the butter I'm going to add to the mashed potatoes in the microwave. [NT] - Elenor - 2:09am on 10/09/09

Oh, and I like to add a couple of bay leaves to the water when I boil potatoes. [NT] - Elenor - 2:15am on 10/09/09

My Czech in-laws always boil potatoes with a small handful of caraway seeds. Not sure what it does.. - ErininNY - 11:42am on 10/09/09

16408. Wouldn't you say that "espresso diluted with water" is just "coffee"? What am I - DawnNYS - 4:21am on 10/09/09 (13)

The method of espresso vs. drip coffee produce different brews. Espresso is less acidic... - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:43am on 10/09/09

I made a mistake. The young girl at the Starbucks kiosk told me "It's espresso made with water" to - DawnNYS - 2:41pm on 10/10/09

They're correct. In Italy, an Americano is just that -- espresso with hot water added. It's easier [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 12:57pm on 10/09/09

Thanks for posting this link, Shaun. Did you read the part about steamed WATER?? - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:45pm on 10/10/09

Beans meant for espresso are roasted to a much darker extent which changes the flavor and removes... - charlie - 2:21pm on 10/09/09

Removes Caffeine? I did not know that! Learn something new everyday. While I knew expresso was - barb_b - 6:45pm on 10/09/09

barb--I have been informed that I was incorrect in saying that the longer roasting time... - charlie - 6:52pm on 10/09/09

It isn't a myth. The longer beans are roasted, the more moisture evaporates from them, taking some - Shaun in TO - 7:42pm on 10/09/09

Espresso also has less caffeine because... - Michael in Sarasota - 10:35pm on 10/09/09

I became a bit more educated on the subject and found that in the north of Italy... - charlie - 11:00pm on 10/09/09

Robusta beans have about 2x as much caffeine as Arabica beans... [NT] - ErininNY - 11:35pm on 10/09/09

That's another fact that I found----robusta are the cheaper beans that are mostly used in mass.. - charlie - 12:09am on 10/10/09

True. There's more in this earlier thread. [NT] [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 11:28am on 10/10/09

16409. REC: Warm Caramel Apple Cake... got this in my email today -- looks yummy! [LINK] - cheezz - 5:42am on 10/09/09 (0)

16410. rec'd a pkg of dried mango from Hawaii- can I use it like other dried fruits? Reconstitute? Recipes? [NT] - cheezz - 6:17am on 10/09/09 (18)

I never did anything with them besides eat them out of hand. - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:34am on 10/09/09

never heard of li hing powder! [NT] - cheezz - 11:36pm on 10/09/09

Check these out: [NT] - Meryl - 7:53am on 10/09/09

Double ginger mango shortbread [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:54am on 10/09/09

This sounds amazing. Maybe as biscotti, too... [NT] - ErininNY - 11:45am on 10/09/09

Sweet onion mango chutney [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:54am on 10/09/09

Tropical chicken couscous [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:55am on 10/09/09

Turmeric orange ginger infused rice [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:55am on 10/09/09

Meryl! Thank you for all the recipes... I have my eye on the chutney and couscous. [NT] - cheezz - 11:38pm on 10/09/09

You're welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 12:12am on 10/10/09

They're good in scones...almost like dried apricot. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:57pm on 10/09/09

Oh! I am making the Cook's Illustrated scones from this month's issue tomorrow! - cheezz - 11:37pm on 10/09/09

not scones.... shortbread.... egads. ANYWAY - the shortbread turned out VERY yummy - cheezz - 11:18pm on 10/10/09

REC: Best Shortbread from CI - cheezz - 11:20pm on 10/10/09

How did you like these? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:22pm on 10/12/09

Really, I'd have to taste them side by side with my recipe, but they were quite good. - cheezz - 8:07pm on 10/12/09

interesting recipe---and I love the method of using the springform "collar" to shape, then loosen - AngAk - 7:01pm on 10/13/09

Yes, that was something new! Next time I would use a 9" or 8-1/2" pan -- the 9-1/2" - cheezz - 3:09am on 10/14/09

16411. Please help with the math! I want to make this REC: Gingerbread Cake [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:07pm on 10/09/09 (14)

Barbara, half way down is a chart that should help with the conversion. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:59pm on 10/09/09
Barbara, I would measure the volume of the pan with water. I just filled my 8" cake pan with water - Joe - 2:07pm on 10/09/09
LOL at 0.00!! Richard is surely amazing. [NT] - AngAk - 5:22pm on 10/09/09
I love this perfect gingerbread. Only made it in a bundt though. NT [NT] - Ann - 10:17pm on 10/09/09

How did that turn out, Ann? I'm thinking of making this for the bake sale and - DawnNYS - 7:14pm on 10/10/09

Deep color, moist and gets better with age, though ours never sits around too long. I omitted - Ann - 12:12am on 10/11/09
I should've mentioned I bake a little lower than 350�.. more like 345� and set my timer for 50 min - Ann - 12:19am on 10/11/09

Try it with the cardamom - it's an amazing little spice. If you need some, PM me your address... - cheezz - 2:14am on 10/12/09

Michael and Joe, thanks so much for the help. Jow, how very clever of you to - Barbara in VA - 6:46pm on 10/10/09

Ahm, excuse me, JOE that is! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 6:47pm on 10/10/09

Glad it worked. I'm sure I read it somewhere. My own brain never comes up with anything simple [NT] - Joe - 9:20pm on 10/12/09

I have a very simple method for figuring out the conversion process. - CynUpstateNY - 11:37pm on 10/10/09

Oh hahahah! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:39pm on 10/11/09
I like that - simple, straight-forward! We should put it in Kitchen Tips :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:15am on 10/12/09

16412. Does anyone have "Country Breads of the World" by Linda Collister? If so, I'd like to know - Shaun in TO - 7:49pm on 10/09/09 (3)

I went to Amazon and used the look inside feature to read the recipe on page 57 and about [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:11pm on 10/09/09

Thanks, Curious! Yesterday it wouldn't let me see anything inside the book, but today I can. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 4:49pm on 10/10/09

Happy to help. If I spend too much time in any book, I usually get kicked off. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:47pm on 10/11/09

16413. I had a tree trimming party - anyone want some bay leaves? - Tess - 9:55pm on 10/09/09 (1)

Tess, check your PM's! [NT] - Meryl - 10:28pm on 10/09/09

16414. Shaun in TO, I made the Concord Grape Sorbet,it was delicious and so pretty! [LINK] - Cindy - 10:57pm on 10/09/09 (1)

Great! Did you use Concords? I used Coronation -- less of a "grape jelly" flavor. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:04pm on 10/12/09

16415. Ang, did you ever make your apple jelly from the apples on your tree? - DawnNYS - 1:09am on 10/10/09 (1)

sadly, I had no apples this year. Not sure why. I think the dreadful summer last year affected the - AngAk - 7:09pm on 10/13/09

16416. Quick help needed please - a couple of my jars that I'm processing - DawnNYS - 1:14am on 10/10/09 (4)

Now, after I took them out, they all popped down on the way to the counter! - DawnNYS - 1:46am on 10/10/09

Hasn't this ever happened to anyone else? - DawnNYS - 7:12pm on 10/10/09

Don't reprocess, Dawn. I think it may be the air being forced out. I've noticed it - CynUpstateNY - 11:36pm on 10/10/09

Yes, thought maybe so. It just looked wierd ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:01am on 10/11/09

16417. High Fructose Corn Syrup... - Sandra in New York - 1:38am on 10/10/09 (10)

I do avoid HFCS - Heather_in_SF - 6:06am on 10/10/09
We try. We noticed that when we eat or drink anything with HFCS - desertjean - 12:21pm on 10/10/09
I used to avoid them lake the plague, because I associated them with terrible migranes. Now I try to - PatBastrop - 2:15pm on 10/10/09
We try to avoid it when possible - I buy organic ketchup because my son eats is almost - LisainLA - 10:36pm on 10/10/09

I assume you buy great pretzels at TJ's (she says sarcastically :), but, Newman's Own [LINK] - Meryl - 10:45pm on 10/10/09

P.S. Yes, I'm bitter, but very happy you are my TJ angel! [NT] - Meryl - 10:46pm on 10/10/09

LOL!! (((TJs-bitter Meryl))) [NT] - LisainLA - 10:57pm on 10/10/09

I avoid it, but only because I avoid sugars in general. HFCS is no worse than table sugar. [NT] [LINK] - Scott in Scottsdale - 4:06am on 10/11/09

Thanks for the article. I like her tip about putting a piece of frozen fruit in your water to - Dawn_MO - 10:48am on 10/11/09

Thanks all for your responses... - Sandra in New York - 10:06pm on 10/11/09

16418. Check out this page on hard boiled eggs! [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:44am on 10/10/09 (11)

Loved the article, thanks Sandi! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:14pm on 10/10/09
Marilyn, is that YOU?! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:28pm on 10/10/09
Cool Info, but I found in the hard boiled egg recipe that - Kendall - 4:46pm on 10/10/09

10 minutes? Isn't that a little underdone? Like the bowl idea though - I just use cold water. [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:09pm on 10/10/09
I bring to boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes before the cold water. - cheezz - 11:26pm on 10/10/09

Me too. Sitting here on a Saturday night reading about egg yolks! lol Really, only 10 - DawnNYS - 11:57pm on 10/10/09

Me, too. I've been thinking about this all day and wondering if I'm the only one who thinks the - Curious1 - 1:14am on 10/11/09
My 10-min. trick works perfectly, but if yours is working, no reason to change! - cheezz - 2:16am on 10/12/09

And you stir the water with the eggs in them? I'm having a brainlock. That's a great tip! [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:58pm on 10/10/09

Yes, eggs in cold water, turn on heat, and when it begins to steam, just move them around gently - cheezz - 2:18am on 10/12/09

Cheezz, that's how I do it, probably about 12 min. My comment was for pics in linked article. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:08pm on 10/12/09

16419. Music City Missy, I made your Zucchini Faux Crab Cakes tonite - yum! [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:29am on 10/10/09 (0)

16420. Last night Raos Lemon Chicken...if you like lemon and garlic... - suz - 1:28pm on 10/10/09 (2)

I love lemon and garlic. Did you really broil for 30 minutes? - emtd - 2:13pm on 10/10/09

Yes, my chicken was 3#'s... - suz - 3:20pm on 10/10/09

16421. Did I imagine it a revised Apple Pie recipe in the Cook's Illustrated or Cook's Country magazine in - Ann - 3:25pm on 10/10/09 (3)

Deep Dish Apple Pie from CI...I wonder if you were looking at one of their special publications? - Curious1 - 3:48pm on 10/10/09
Here's the Dutch Apple Pie from Nov 2000 with the same pre-cook method for apples. - Curious1 - 3:52pm on 10/10/09

This is the only apple pie I ever make - it's delicious! [NT] - LisainLA - 4:22pm on 10/10/09

16422. Pecans-I have 2 1/2 pounds of whole pecan halves-Please share some recipe ideas NT [NT] - Kendall - 4:55pm on 10/10/09 (43)

Southern Living - 5 Sensational Takes on Pecan Pie with reviews [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:52pm on 10/10/09

Real Simple Magazine - Pecan Wedges with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:00pm on 10/10/09

Fine Cooking Magazine - Chef Karen Barker Recipe - Bourbon Glazed Brown Sugar Pecan Poundcake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:17pm on 10/10/09

Variation of a similar recipe for Walnuts from Chiarello, REC: Spiced Candied Pecans - Steve2 in LA - 7:14pm on 10/10/09
Betty Crocker Baklava Bars - colleenmomof2 - 7:21pm on 10/10/09
REC: Chocolate Caramel Cookies - cheezz - 11:33pm on 10/10/09

REC: German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Filling - cheezz - 11:33pm on 10/10/09
REC: Quinoa Pilaf - cheezz - 11:34pm on 10/10/09
REC: Sweet and Spicy Pecans - cheezz - 11:35pm on 10/10/09

REC: Maple Pecan, Orange �n Green Salad with Pecan Garlic Dressing - cheezz - 11:38pm on 10/10/09

REC: Maple Pecan, Orange �n Green Salad with Pecan Garlic Dressing - cheezz - 11:38pm on 10/10/09
REC: Crunchy Granola - cheezz - 11:38pm on 10/10/09
REC: Easy Pecan Bars - cheezz - 11:41pm on 10/10/09
REC: Louisiana Pecan Balls (similar to Mexican Wedding Cookies) - cheezz - 11:42pm on 10/10/09
REC: Pumpkin Pecan Crumble Pie - cheezz - 11:44pm on 10/10/09
REC: Wilted Spinach Salad with Balsamic-Shallot Vinaigrette - cheezz - 11:45pm on 10/10/09
Kendall... you're definitely going to need more pecans :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:46pm on 10/10/09

Definitely! [NT] - Meryl - 11:56pm on 10/10/09

Cocktail Orange Pecans - haven't tried them yet, but they sound freakin' great: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:38pm on 10/10/09
Green Beans with Pecans, Lemon and Parsley - this was posted by Joyce in Upstate NY: - Meryl - 11:44pm on 10/10/09
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Toasted Pecans - adapted from Fine Cooking [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:45pm on 10/10/09

My Goodness Meryl...Did you make this cake? It sounds heavenly. [NT] - Kendall - 5:22pm on 10/11/09

It does sound great - it's on my to-try list - generally you can't go wrong with Fine Cooking. [NT] - Meryl - 6:53pm on 10/11/09

Scroll down for the ratings and reviews. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:59pm on 10/11/09

Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies w/ Pecans & Dried Cherries-Cook's Illustrated/America's test kitchen - Meryl - 11:55pm on 10/10/09

Photo at: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:55pm on 10/10/09

This sounds good: Wilted spinach salad w/ dried cranberries, pecans & feta cheese [LINK] - Meryl - 11:59pm on 10/10/09

What does this mean Meryl: 2 8-9 cups spinach leaves, washed and patted dry [NT] - Kendall - 5:28pm on 10/11/09

I can tell you I have a copy of this recipe from another source and it calls for 8-9 cups. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:42pm on 10/11/09

Thanks, Curious. [NT] - Meryl - 6:53pm on 10/11/09

Pecan Cranberry Spread [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:09am on 10/11/09
OH my goodness! Thank y'all soooooo very much! [NT] - Kendall - 4:32am on 10/11/09
Rec: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Swirl [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:26pm on 10/11/09
Rec: Classic Pecan Pie - Pat-NoCal - 3:27pm on 10/11/09

Rec: Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:58pm on 10/11/09

Rec: Miniature Pecan Tarts - Pat-NoCal - 3:42pm on 10/11/09
Rec: Outrageous Brownies [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:47pm on 10/11/09
Rec: Butterscotch Thins - Pat-NoCal - 3:54pm on 10/11/09
We'd better finish with a salad...lol. Rec: Baby Blue Salad [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:04pm on 10/11/09

Cranberry Walnut Salad [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:10pm on 10/11/09

This is my favorite salad. It is wonderful. Thanks for introducing me to it, Pat. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:06pm on 10/11/09

My pleasure. So happy others enjoy it as well. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:40pm on 10/13/09

Oh, do I ever need more pecans, what delicious recipes, Thank You! [NT] - Kendall - 5:41pm on 10/11/09

16423. Aw, just saw this. Congratulations, Secret Angel! Much happiness to both of you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:14pm on 10/13/09 (4)

16423. You can now call me Mrs. EvaN :-D - EvaN - 5:59pm on 10/10/09 (38)

Oh, Congratulations Eva ... Hope you have a Happy, Healthy Life Together! [NT] - GayR - 6:01pm on 10/10/09
Felicidades Eva! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 6:07pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations and what a fun sounding trip. Best of luck in your lives together. :) [NT] - joanietoo - 6:09pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:11pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations Mrs. EvaN!!! What a wonderful way to start your lives together! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:19pm on 10/10/09
Cheers!! and Congratulations!!!! [NT] - Nan - 6:25pm on 10/10/09
I'm so happy for you and your husband. Sept. 4 happens to be our anniversary also. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:27pm on 10/10/09

Happy Belated! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:33pm on 10/10/09

Thank you! :-) [NT] - Curious1 - 4:51pm on 10/11/09

How wonderful! Warm congrats to you both! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 6:48pm on 10/10/09
My best wishes to you both! [NT] - Marianne - 6:52pm on 10/10/09
Oh congrats! We were wondering where you went! Hubby is in for some good meals... [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:11pm on 10/10/09
Mazel Tov! All the best to you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:33pm on 10/10/09
I'm so happy for your exciting news, EvaN....take it from me, it gets better every year!!! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 8:45pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations Eva! Much happiness to you and the lucky groom. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:03pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations Eva! Wonderful News!!! [NT] - barb_b - 9:07pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations *Mrs.* EvaN! [NT] - LisainLA - 9:18pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations! All the best to you both! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:20pm on 10/10/09
Awesome! Best wishes to you and your lucky hubby. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:24pm on 10/10/09
Congratulations Eva! I am so happy for you! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:52pm on 10/10/09
Best wishes for a wonderful life together! [NT] - Cindy - 11:14pm on 10/10/09
Eva! Felicitations! Mazel tov! Congrats to you and Mr. Eva! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:17pm on 10/10/09
Congrats to both of you. How lucky that you found each other! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:34pm on 10/10/09
Wishing you lots of love, laughter and yummy memories :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:47pm on 10/10/09
Mrs. Eva N., congratulations to you and may you and hubby live happily Eva after!! Someone [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:13am on 10/11/09

How cool is that! Thank you FloriSandy :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:46am on 10/11/09

Best wishes to you and every happiness to you both. :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:16am on 10/11/09
Congratulations! [NT] - Meryl - 12:55am on 10/11/09
How wonderful, I wish you and your new hubby all best wishes!!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:07am on 10/11/09
Contrat Eva--many happy years! [NT] - charlie - 12:03pm on 10/11/09
Mrs EvaN has a nice sound to it, congratulations! [NT] - suz - 7:52pm on 10/11/09

Aww, thank you suz. That is such a sweet thing to say :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:15pm on 10/13/09

Be good to each other always and have a happy life. [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:37am on 10/12/09

Best wishes! What a wonderful honeymoon. [NT] - Joe - 4:02am on 10/12/09

Congratulations. Sounds so wonderful. Be happy [NT] - elaine - 1:00pm on 10/13/09
So happy for you! Now we know why you disappeared for awhile. good to have you back MrsEvaN [NT] - AngAk - 7:18pm on 10/13/09
Wishing you much happiness Eva. If you keep travelling like that, you can't help but be happy. [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:39pm on 10/15/09

16424. Has anyone ever made Yorkshire pudding? I bought a pan that was labeled a "bun" - DawnNYS - 7:52pm on 10/10/09 (9)

Doesn't sound like a Yorkshire Pudding Pan - Music City Missy - 10:49pm on 10/10/09

Sally Lunn is sometimes made as a bun. [LINK] - LisainLA - 10:55pm on 10/10/09

I'm adding a couple of pictures (if I can remember how to do this). The first is mine [LINK] - DawnNYS - 11:29pm on 10/10/09

Those look more like little tart pans....we usually make the YP's in - joanietoo - 1:06pm on 10/12/09

Dawn, you have a Yorkshire Pudding pan...congrats on the new addition! - Sandra in New York - 12:34am on 10/11/09
I make Yorkshire Pudding a couple times a year. Sometimes in a rectangular pan and sometimes in a - Michael in Sarasota - 1:50am on 10/11/09

Rec: Herbed Yorkshire Puddings...perfect for your new pan! - Michael in Sarasota - 1:51am on 10/11/09

I hat to throw a monkey wrench in here, but I just got an email from my cousin in the UK - DawnNYS - 2:35pm on 10/11/09

This is what I do as my family is from England we have changed it abit - carol whidbey Is - 6:43pm on 10/11/09

16425. Pat-NoCal - do you think I can make your Elegant Scalloped Potatoes - LisainLA - 9:20pm on 10/10/09 (3)

I'd do it, I'll bet they'd be fine. Don't you just love yukon golds? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:24pm on 10/10/09

Thank you very much! I couldn't resist them, .75 cents for a 2 lb bag. :-D [NT] - LisainLA - 10:27pm on 10/10/09

Nice price, good girl. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:26am on 10/11/09

16426. I am SO excited!!! It's FINALLY Japanese persimmon season! I wait all year for this :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:50pm on 10/10/09 (1)

Yay! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:45pm on 10/11/09

16427. My Saturday Six - DawnNYS - 12:11am on 10/11/09 (31)

Oh, I've missed these... - ErininNY - 2:02am on 10/11/09

I think I got my Herbes de Provence at Cost Plus World Market. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:30am on 10/11/09

Can I add a Sunday? :o) Smashing pumpkins [LINK] - DawnNYS - 11:11pm on 10/11/09

Reminds me of when I dropped a coconut from my apartment balcony to open it. :) Bombs away! [NT] - ErininNY - 3:31am on 10/12/09

Erin I just saw a bottle in the Goya section at a supermarket around here... - Sandra in New York - 2:48am on 10/11/09

that sounds fancy, doesn't it? "by your office"... ;) [NT] - Sandra in New York - 2:49am on 10/11/09

Thanks, Sandra--I should look near home; we have a place with row after row of Goya.... - ErininNY - 2:02pm on 10/11/09

Erin - or anyone else who wants it - PM me and I'll send you the herbes de provence - - cheezz - 2:22am on 10/12/09
Erin, I used to buy it at Zabar's when I lived in NYC. (I think it was their own label) .Very good. - Meryl - 2:37am on 10/12/09

Let's see - I'll play today.... - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:53am on 10/11/09

Sat six! - PatBastrop - 4:07am on 10/11/09

A cricket in the house traditionally means good luck! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:10am on 10/11/09

What about two possums in the garage? :P [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:56am on 10/11/09

What about a family of racoons under your house? *sigh* [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:50pm on 10/11/09
A cricket in the hand is worth 2 possums in... oh nevermind ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:17pm on 10/11/09

An abundance of fresh basil....lucky you! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:52pm on 10/11/09

Sandi, we can pick Honey Crisp apples here for about 80 cents a lb, but our - DawnNYS - 4:14am on 10/11/09

Pick your own? I want one of those farms here - any fruit! - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:34am on 10/11/09

My sister told me about the Jazz apples, she loved them. - Dawn_MO - 10:43am on 10/11/09

I love Honey Crisp apples but they're never below $1.99 per lb here. Sigh! [NT] - Sylvia - 10:06am on 10/11/09

I just came from the store (Wegmans, if anyone wants to go) and they had Honey Crisp cider! - DawnNYS - 9:13pm on 10/11/09

My Sunday Six - EvaN - 10:28am on 10/11/09

Try this "Mrs." EvaN (congrats!) Rec: Zuccini with Farfalle. This is so good. - orchid - 6:03pm on 10/11/09

Thanks orchid. This is on the menu tonight! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:09pm on 10/11/09

Oh good Eva. Let me know what you think. [NT] - orchid - 10:40pm on 10/11/09

My Sunday Six - Dawn_MO - 10:54am on 10/11/09

Dawn, I am excited for you on your new venture with the farmers market! [NT] - barb_b - 11:27pm on 10/12/09

Thanks barb, I am too! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:35am on 10/13/09

My Sunday Six - Heather_in_SF - 11:38am on 10/11/09

Pot roast must be in the air - I made on the other day, DawnMO will today, and you too! So good and - DawnNYS - 3:04pm on 10/11/09

Well, maybe tomorrow I'll make one, somehow shopping today has lost its appeal over a nap, LOL [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:19pm on 10/11/09

16428. Question about presalting (pan frying/searing/baking). Hearing Lidia on TV state again... - FloriSandy - 12:49am on 10/11/09 (5)

I heard the opposite just today, on the show following Lydia. I think it was - DawnNYS - 3:42am on 10/11/09

Oops, "Lidia" [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:47am on 10/11/09
We always pre-salt for grillilng. Learned from a show years ago; it made us laugh because the chef - barb_b - 11:18am on 10/11/09

I always presalt meat for a couple of reasons - Angiebaby - 10:10pm on 10/11/09

Thanks for your feedback Dawn, barb, and Angiebaby. I'll carry on the way I have using mostly - FloriSandy - 11:00pm on 10/11/09

16429. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving and enjoy time time with family and friends. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:59am on 10/11/09 (5)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! - Dawn_MO - 10:28am on 10/11/09
Have a wonderful day! Happy Thanksgiving! [NT] - barb_b - 12:45pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:15pm on 10/11/09
Canadian friends Happy Thanksgiving! [NT] - GayR - 3:50pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving to you all (and my DD who lives there now!) - happy eating! [NT] - cheezz - 2:23am on 10/12/09

16430. Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce (Very easy & delicious!) - Sylvia - 10:02am on 10/11/09 (4)

This sounds like exactly what I want this year. Sylvia, you are "da Bomb"! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:25pm on 10/11/09

Luisa, because my sister in law can't have anything with orange juice I replaced it with 2 tbsp. of - Sylvia - 4:42pm on 10/11/09

I made some Killer Kumquat-cello this year from our little very prolific tree. wonder if I can use>> - Luisa_Calif - 5:27pm on 10/11/09

Can't see why not.........it will become your recipe. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:57am on 10/12/09

16431. Sausage and Mushroom Sourdough Stuffing - Sylvia - 10:04am on 10/11/09 (0)

16432. Rec: Apple cake - it's baking in the oven now. [LINK] - EvaN - 10:35am on 10/11/09 (6)

Ooh, like a coffee cake! That sounds good - I'm in the baking mood again. Thnx [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:29pm on 10/11/09
REC Mom's cake The apple cake I make for the Jewish holidays is so like - elaine - 1:05pm on 10/13/09
funny about your puppy. My dog is afraid of the turkeys that the local feed store raises each fall - AngAk - 7:36pm on 10/13/09

*LOL*, that is too funny, AngAk. I have never met another dog who hides behind - EvaN - 12:51pm on 10/14/09

and my dog is part Lab---hunting dog----so embarassing! [NT] - AngAk - 6:00pm on 10/14/09

LMAO - My dog is also a Lab. Or to be precise, a Lab Retriever mix. *LOL* [NT] - EvaN - 7:54pm on 10/17/09

16433. Dawn_MO; I made the rec you posted for Silver Palates Cream of mushroom soup. It was delishious! - barb_b - 11:56am on 10/11/09 (7)

TOO FUNNY!! I need my coffee! That should be Cream of Tomato soup! [NT] - barb_b - 11:56am on 10/11/09
barb, this also freezes very well. I leave out the cream and add it as needed. - MarilynFL - 1:55pm on 10/11/09

Mar, thanks...I was thinking of freezing some for my FIL.(he is still going through dental surgery) - barb_b - 2:50pm on 10/11/09

Wait.... THIRTY DOLLARS A POUND??! [NT] - cheezz - 2:25am on 10/12/09

My thoughts exactly! And here, I thought that produce was expensive in Hawaii!!! :) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:37am on 10/12/09

See I really needed my Java.....that would be 30 cents/lb...... [NT] - barb_b - 11:03pm on 10/12/09

Whew! I was wondering where the heck you lived to have to pay $30 a lb. :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:11am on 10/14/09

16434. Lurking for quite a while, thought I'd take the plunge. My favorite tomato soup recipe.... - cheri - 2:20pm on 10/11/09 (21)

Welcome Cheri! Mmm, the additon of honey here sounds very good! Thanks for - DawnNYS - 2:23pm on 10/11/09
Cheri, welcome! This sounds really good. I would not have paired honey and dill in a tomato soup - barb_b - 2:42pm on 10/11/09
Cheri congrats for a delicious-looking debut! Looks especially good on a gloomy, rainy day!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:59pm on 10/11/09
This sounds really good. I like the idea of dill in tomato soup. - Dawn_MO - 3:20pm on 10/11/09
I have been looking for a new and untraditional recipe for tomato soup. Thanks a bunch! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:43pm on 10/11/09

- and Heather in SF, this soup has DILL in it!!! ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:43pm on 10/11/09

Ooo! Thanks Cheryl! A must-try-soon. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:15pm on 10/11/09

Le oops, I meant to say Thanks Cheri [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:17pm on 10/11/09

Hi Cheri, this looks really yummy. Thanks for posting it. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:57pm on 10/11/09
Another welcome, Cheri. Can I get away with canned broth? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:34pm on 10/11/09

Hi Marilyn, yes, canned broth is fine. (NT) [NT] - cheri - 11:18pm on 10/11/09

Okey doke. My homemade never lives up the work required. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:41pm on 10/12/09

"Or in proper terms:...lives up TO the amount of work required." [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:35pm on 10/12/09

Welcome Cheri. It's great to see some people coming forward - orchid - 10:36pm on 10/11/09
Welcome!! Glad you are here! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:38pm on 10/11/09
YUM! Welcome cheri... we're glad to 'see' you :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:26am on 10/12/09
Looks wonderful! Welcome! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:25am on 10/12/09
Welcome, Cheri! We love it when lurkers become plungers. The soup sounds wonderful. [NT] - Joe - 4:00am on 10/12/09
Welcome Cheri! Post more recipes - we love new recipes!! - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:43am on 10/12/09

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Hope you enjoy the recipe. [NT] - cheri - 6:32pm on 10/13/09

good to have you posting Cheri! I love a nice herbed tomato soup, and I have some fresh dill - AngAk - 7:38pm on 10/13/09

16435. Those of you looking for Herbes de Provence, why not just make your own? - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:11pm on 10/11/09 (8)

What do you use this in? [NT] - Kendall - 5:53pm on 10/11/09

So many things- roasts, stews, fish, chicken, soups, pates, fricassees, much more. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:43pm on 10/11/09

Thanks Cathy! I was wondering about the proportions!! Excellent! [NT] - PatBastrop - 8:20pm on 10/11/09
Thanks, Cathy... It's finding food-grade lavender in NYC that's stumping me. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:26am on 10/12/09

You can get the lavendar in cello bags at World Market for not much $ - Luisa_Calif - 5:16pm on 10/12/09

BTW you can also use the leaves as you would rosemary. They don't taste as "perfumey" - Luisa_Calif - 5:40pm on 10/12/09

I am sure this recipe would work with the Herbes de Provence REC: Lavender Apricot Drumsticks [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 12:11pm on 10/12/09
and for those of you in Seattle - Pikes Place Market (Market Spice shop) has it for $1.87/oz. [NT] - cheezz - 8:14pm on 10/12/09

16436. Guests arrive in 20 minutes for Thanksgiving Dinner and i can't believe I''m not racing around like - Sylvia - 4:44pm on 10/11/09 (22)

Happy Thanksgiving, Sylvia, and to all our Canadian friends. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:47pm on 10/11/09
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. It sounds like you did everything right. :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:49pm on 10/11/09
Or it just means you've forgotten something...just kidding! [NT] - Curious1 - 4:54pm on 10/11/09
i know with YOU doing the cooking it will be so great! (wish I was there) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:29pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving. My year off, yeah (although I "get" Christmas. [NT] - emtd - 6:22pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Ian and all the other Canadians -- is Ella still around? Tell her - PatBastrop - 8:18pm on 10/11/09

Ella is well. We still keep in close touch. Will pass on your message. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:00pm on 10/11/09

Have a wonderful and relaxing meal, Sylvia. You've earned it! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:35pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving. Traditional turkey there too? [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:18pm on 10/11/09
Thank you all for your very well wishes. And yes, a gobbler gave up his life for our feast. - Sylvia - 9:58pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:10pm on 10/11/09
The Relaxed Hostess you are Sylvia. Happy Thanksgiving! Actually, - FloriSandy - 11:04pm on 10/11/09
Happy Thanksgiving to you!!!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:01am on 10/12/09
Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving, Sylvia. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:24am on 10/12/09
To our Canadian neighbors--HAPPY THANKSGIVING! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:28pm on 10/12/09
Boy, you really are well organized - 24 hours + 20 minutes to spare ;o) - RuthAB - 2:22pm on 10/12/09

RUTH! Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to you. so good to see you posting. think of you often [NT] - AngAk - 7:43pm on 10/13/09

Hello back! It was a good one - and there was a lot to be thankful for. I don't stop by as much ... - RuthAB - 7:24pm on 10/14/09

Have a wonderful holiday and make sure Ian behaves. [NT] - desertjean - 3:23pm on 10/12/09

Desertjean, Ian behaved beautifully....especially since he did most of the clean up. What a guy! [NT] - Sylvia - 4:16pm on 10/12/09

Glad to hear he behaved. I do enjoy my chats with him on FB. [NT] - desertjean - 5:37pm on 10/12/09
Oh boy, that one is a keeper! give him a hug for me. [NT] - AngAk - 7:44pm on 10/13/09

16437. Rec...soup of the Bakony Outlaws - cheri - 5:14pm on 10/11/09 (3)

Looks good will try [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:14pm on 10/11/09
Very nice recipe...My Aunt from Hungary used to make a similiar soup; and unfortunately I did not - barb_b - 8:21pm on 10/11/09

Me too, bacon and dill, I must try it! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:05am on 10/12/09

16438. NFRC.....question about cell phone calls with just 4 numbers - Marsha tbay - 9:25pm on 10/11/09 (5)

Have you tried Google? I look up numbers when they're not familiar - usually find the answer... [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:12pm on 10/11/09
Check with your cell phone service provider too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:33pm on 10/11/09
Thank you. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 12:44am on 10/12/09
They're blocked calls, blocked from your caller id! Usually sales, or some - DawnNYS - 3:57am on 10/12/09

Thank you, Dawn, I'll continue to ignore them; strange that they're all of a sudden appearing. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 12:56pm on 10/12/09

16439. My sister just returned from Sicily and one of the food items she gave me is a - CynUpstateNY - 11:57pm on 10/11/09 (13)

Must be the week to go to Sicily... - Sandra in New York - 1:02am on 10/12/09
Check these out: [NT] - Meryl - 1:26am on 10/12/09

Mixed Olives with Caper Berries [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:26am on 10/12/09

Caperberry Gremolata [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:26am on 10/12/09

Sea Bass with Caper Berries, Green Olives and Meyer Lemon [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:27am on 10/12/09

Bistecca Alla Puttanesca [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:27am on 10/12/09

Cauliflower "Bistecche" with Pancetta and Caper Berries [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:27am on 10/12/09

Fantastic w/ Vitello Tonnato! [NT] - ErininNY - 3:22am on 10/12/09
Cyn, are the caper berries fresh or dried? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:23am on 10/12/09

Fresh, Pat. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:20am on 10/12/09

I add them to a mixture of assorted olives and peppadews and serve - Pat-NoCal - 2:31pm on 10/12/09

That sounds lovely! Next time I host a dinner party I'll do that. Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:30pm on 10/12/09

Above recipes sound good- thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:21am on 10/12/09

16440. ISO recipe for almond paste... - Traca - 3:13am on 10/12/09 (5)

Follow the link to the one I've used for many years with good success. Good luck! [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:57am on 10/12/09

One I have been using for decades is exactly the same. I blanch then dry out whole almonds. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:37pm on 10/12/09

Traca, I found my British cookbooks use "almond paste" to cover a cake. - MarilynFL - 4:30pm on 10/12/09

Thanks all! I paid $8 for an 8 oz. can and tried my first recipe (used entire can). - Traca - 9:29pm on 10/13/09

Cost Plus World Market usually has it... don't know the $$ though, but must be cheaper than that! [NT] - cheezz - 3:13am on 10/14/09

16441. The Grand Canyon trip was a wonderful success... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:05am on 10/12/09 (32)

Good job, Michael! Your planning and perseverance paid off! Congrats! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:02am on 10/12/09
Congrats on a job well done - over and over again! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:57am on 10/12/09
Wonderful, congratulations...(wish I was one of those youngsters :)) [NT] - joanietoo - 1:08pm on 10/12/09
Awesome job! I see your fine efforts needed in the future and more 'let's call Michael' calls :) [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:20pm on 10/12/09
I was wondering if this was the weekend. Congratulations on your success & escaping the H1N1 virus. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:58pm on 10/12/09
Welcome back, Michael. Are the rest of your family over the flue? [NT] - Elenor - 4:02pm on 10/12/09

Yeah, the family is fine now. My youngest son is the 7th grader who went... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:53pm on 10/12/09

Michael, did you use the wok/turkey fryer concept again? I think of that idea often...brilliant. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:39pm on 10/12/09

We did. We had three turkey fryers going at all times with 30 qt. pots of water. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:22pm on 10/12/09

Oh, and you know how hard it is to heat up bean soup in a large stock pot? We solved that... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:24pm on 10/12/09

What a great adventure! - SallyBR - 6:54pm on 10/12/09

Hi Sally! Good to see you. I know exactly what you mean. Me and the FoodSaver ... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:51am on 10/13/09

Great! - SallyBR - 2:56pm on 10/13/09

Congrats Michael . So difficult and you make it easy!! I knew you would. [NT] - elaine - 4:46am on 10/13/09
That is so smart!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:36am on 10/13/09

One of my biggest fears on a trip like this is to burn something and ruin it. - Michael in Phoenix - 1:16pm on 10/13/09

I am impressed! Sounds like quite an adventure!! [NT] - barb_b - 6:57pm on 10/12/09

It was an amazing adventure on a lot of levels. Parents coming together... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:21pm on 10/13/09

WOW Michael. Great job and what a lucky bunch of kids to have the opportunity - Barbara in VA - 11:31pm on 10/12/09

The kids have been studying minerals and geology since August, and their teacher... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:23pm on 10/13/09

As a former teacher, that's a lot of seventh graders. Hat tip to you. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:02am on 10/13/09

Erin, teachers tell me each class has it's own group personality. Each class can be... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:18pm on 10/13/09

Aw. :) It's great when a class gels like that. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:56pm on 10/18/09

Congratulations Michael. I hope you're going to sleep for a week now. [NT] - Joe - 4:06pm on 10/13/09

Thanks Joe. I'm not used to this kind of scale. A patio party with 10 or so is my normal limit! - Michael in Phoenix - 5:36pm on 10/13/09

Michael, you did a great job! I'm impressed. :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:12pm on 10/13/09
Good for you! It will be a lifelong memory for the kids. 'Hope your own - DawnNYS - 4:38pm on 10/13/09

Three weeks ago we had nearly 30 kids out from the same class. We considered cancelling the trip. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:34pm on 10/13/09

LOL [NT] - AngAk - 7:54pm on 10/13/09

oops, I just re-read this, and I thought you said you had 30 kids out to your house and you - AngAk - 11:11pm on 10/13/09

Yeah, out sick would be right. I wanted to go back and edit, but I can't edit the subject line, as - Michael in Phoenix - 12:00am on 10/14/09
Isn't it funny how we sometimes read something and get our brains - orchid - 2:29am on 10/14/09

16442. Is there a canned pumpkin shortage? - desertjean - 3:22pm on 10/12/09 (25)

Yes, there is. I read about it this weekend. Here's one newspaper report. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:50pm on 10/12/09

Can't find it on line, but what I read is that this years crop will become available within a week - Curious1 - 3:54pm on 10/12/09

Here's a source with more info. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:57pm on 10/12/09

Because of our isolated locality we often see things missing from the stores - desertjean - 5:34pm on 10/12/09
Aha! I can't find it, either! Thanks for the links, Curious. The pumpkin plot thickens... [NT] - ErininNY - 12:00am on 10/13/09

I bought two big cans last week but I noticed the shelf was almost empty. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:22am on 10/13/09

Not on the west coast.... - MariaDNoCA - 1:39am on 10/13/09

Maria, Are your sandbags at the ready??? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:12am on 10/13/09

Isn't it awesome???!!! I absolutely cannot *wait* for this rain. Keep checking the online radar to - Pat-NoCal - 2:55am on 10/13/09

The are saying 7 inches of rain. and 70 mph wind... - MariaDNoCA - 5:09am on 10/13/09

Well, guess I'd better find my galoshes and get the Ark out of dry dock . . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:50am on 10/13/09
Yep, sealed in tight. Making soups today, come on over. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:18pm on 10/13/09

Sealed in tight - @ work; home: part of tree & fences came down; how r the rest of you? - MariaDNoCA - 4:46am on 10/14/09

4.23 inches here in Vacaville but we didn't have nearly the wind. Good luck with the cleanup. Dry - Luisa_Calif - 4:50pm on 10/14/09

Rain mostly gone,.. just showers off/on now... - MariaDNoCA - 7:12pm on 10/14/09

Saved me a visit to the car wash. My truck is now CLEAN! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:37pm on 10/14/09

Yay, bonus! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:20am on 10/15/09
We take what we can get! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:47am on 10/15/09

Also hoping landslides minimal. My dad lives in Marin. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:48pm on 10/13/09

Whole shelves fully stock with pumpkin at Safeway and Lucky stores, in my area. C'mon down (or over, - Pat-NoCal - 2:53am on 10/13/09

stock = stocked [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:54am on 10/13/09

I didn't know that, but now I'm glad I went the do-it-yourself way this year, altho - DawnNYS - 1:50pm on 10/13/09

On second thought, maybe I DID cause the pumpkin shortage! ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:02pm on 10/13/09

we may need to raid your pantry. I have 2 cans in the pantry---I guess I will save them for Nov. [NT] - AngAk - 7:58pm on 10/13/09

PANTRY RAID! PANTRY RAID! Hide your valuables, PANTRY RAID! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:34pm on 10/14/09

16443. REC: Cranberry Vanilla Coffeecake. Tis the season! This is so wonderful! Even ... [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 5:30pm on 10/12/09 (1)

Oh, this looks good! [NT] - desertjean - 5:35pm on 10/12/09

16444. Any experienced cannoli makers? I have questions... [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 5:35pm on 10/12/09 (9)

Mine are 5-1/2 x 3/4, tinplate because it's all I could find when I needed them, but I'm not [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 8:18pm on 10/12/09

so I'm guessing it would be good to have 8 so 4 can be cooling down while the next 4 are cooking? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:49pm on 10/12/09

You could do that, but they only cook for about a minute, and cool for 5 or so, so the first batch - Shaun in TO - 1:14pm on 10/13/09

TWELVE! Yikes. I neede to know about the cooling/reusing part. I may not get around to these until - Luisa_Calif - 3:58pm on 10/13/09

I would think the difference would be in the care. Stainless wouldn't rust. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:51pm on 10/12/09

Years and years ago I sawed up a piece of aluminum tubing into about 5 in - aajay - 10:38pm on 10/12/09

I love it! wonder what are my chances of getting my husband to do that for me..... - Luisa_Calif - 10:47pm on 10/12/09

They might do it for you at Home Depot, or wherever you bought it. [NT] - cheezz - 3:24am on 10/14/09

Ha! I know I should be able to give you a good answer, given the fact - EvaN - 5:19pm on 10/13/09

16445. REC: Milanese Style Cutlets with Roasted-Pepper & Tomato Sauce = Delish - deb-in-MI - 6:08pm on 10/12/09 (4)

This sounds tasty. Do you use the 15-16 oz size can of diced tomatoes? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:54pm on 10/12/09
Yes - mine also had garlic and basil in it [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:10am on 10/13/09

Thanks Deb. Do you know the quantity of Dijon? It's mentioned in the instructions. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 10/13/09

It was 1 tsp. (I just added it to the post - thanks!) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:21pm on 10/13/09

16446. Curious1, we LOVED your choucroute garnie! Thank you. It was much, much better than ones I've [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 8:24pm on 10/12/09 (2)

Shaun, thanks for the review. The recipe did sound really good. Now, to look at the calendar to - barb_b - 10:57pm on 10/12/09
I'm so glad. Thanks for info on Knockwurst. Now I'm hungry for this and it's in the 90s here. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:42pm on 10/13/09

16447. ErininNY: I made the Carmelitas. Two words...Oh My! The pan must weigh 5 pounds. (Which is also - CynUpstateNY - 10:34pm on 10/12/09 (5)

Me too! I made them the other day and boy are they great! Next time I make them - Barbara in VA - 11:27pm on 10/12/09

Oh, and Barbara--glad you liked them, too. (Just passing the recipe on--can't take credit.) :) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:59pm on 10/12/09

Great! And yes, the recipe should come with a gym membership. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:58pm on 10/12/09

Is this ready for T&T now? I'll be making some for holiday baskets. [NT] - AngAk - 8:01pm on 10/13/09

oh yeah - me too! Have printed the recipe and they will be going in my Christmas baskets. [NT] - cheezz - 3:25am on 10/14/09

16448. REC: Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash (this was Really Good tonight!) [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 2:21am on 10/13/09 (5)

I'm thinking some leftover turkey cut into small squares could replace the ground beef. Yum! [NT] - Sylvia - 3:29pm on 10/13/09

Good idea. I'd add some chicken broth to the turkey when adding the spices so they will permeate - Luisa_Calif - 3:51pm on 10/13/09

gosh this sounds good. [NT] - AngAk - 10:44pm on 10/13/09

Use at least 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Maybe 1/4 tsp fresh nutmeg. check the link for more info. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:53pm on 10/13/09

I like allspice in these kind of recipes. Maybe I'll add a dash. next week. after I get through - AngAk - 6:05pm on 10/14/09

16449. Can we talk about Jerusalem artichokes? A friend just gave me some but I've never had them - Pat-NoCal - 3:02am on 10/13/09 (15)

REC: Sofrito - this is a fabulous stew with J. artichokes. - elaine - 4:39am on 10/13/09

I love your Grandmother's name :-) [NT] - Cindy - 5:04am on 10/13/09

Not my grandmother - this was from the old swap. Wish we had more of her recipes. [NT] - elaine - 6:39pm on 10/13/09

I can attest that this is a delicious recipe!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:17am on 10/13/09
This sounds so good, thank you Elaine. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:42pm on 10/13/09
Elaine, how much ground beef do you use? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:42pm on 10/13/09

I just noticed that it says one package! Here that means a kilo for me. That is 2.2 pounds. But - elaine - 4:31am on 10/14/09

Thanks Elaine. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:38pm on 10/14/09

Pat-NoCal - Scroll down the page for Sunchoke Soup [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:33pm on 10/13/09

Oh my, that soup sounds good and did you see that - Pat-NoCal - 3:46pm on 10/13/09

My pleasure, Pat. Love your recipe, especially the mustard mashed potatoes. [NT] - GayR - 3:57pm on 10/13/09

Pat, Ignore the mustard mashed potatoes part. Don't know how I did that. [NT] - GayR - 4:08pm on 10/13/09

Maybe you're meant to make the taters??? ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:43pm on 10/13/09

I use them in soup. I replace them with potatoes in Vichyssoise - EvaN - 5:13pm on 10/13/09

Good idea, Mrs. EvaN. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:02pm on 10/13/09

16450. Cute video. (You need sound for this one.) [NT] [LINK] - Scott in Scottsdale - 3:26am on 10/13/09 (3)

I love this, but I would never get the kids off of the keys in time for anything. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:24am on 10/13/09
Love it! Where can I get a ticket to Stockholm ASAP! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:02pm on 10/13/09
Very cute - DawnNYS - 2:53am on 10/14/09

16451. Richard in Cincy, we're having guests for lunch and along with the soup I'm serving - Sylvia - 12:47pm on 10/13/09 (3)

Was the tomato from dried or from oil marinated? I'm making sourdough this AM and>>> - Luisa_Calif - 3:53pm on 10/13/09

I used my home dried tomatoes not in oil. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:51pm on 10/13/09

Thanks [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:06am on 10/14/09

16452. orchid, we LOVED your Zucchini with Farfalle(recipe inside) - EvaN - 4:20pm on 10/13/09 (10)

So nice to hear Eva. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Besides tasting good, one of the - orchid - 9:03pm on 10/13/09

I made it last night... it was great. Can we put it in T&T now? I added - DawnNYS - 12:23am on 10/17/09

I'm not sure. I think it has to be a recommend by 3 people but I don't - orchid - 12:50am on 10/17/09

nope, just 3 members... - Pat-NoCal - 5:23am on 10/17/09

Okey Dokey! I just put it in Pasta. Thanks EvaN and Dawn. [NT] - orchid - 5:19pm on 10/17/09

We made it again this weekend and we added sun dried tomatoes. It worked really well. Thanks - EvaN - 5:20pm on 10/19/09

I bet this would be good with shallots instead of reg. onion.... have you tried it? [NT] - cheezz - 10:12pm on 10/17/09

No, I haven't but I love onions. It works for me just as written. [NT] - orchid - 1:03am on 10/18/09

guess there's no use fooling with perfection! thanks orchid. [NT] - cheezz - 1:16am on 10/18/09

LOL! It's a nice recipe. Try it. [NT] - orchid - 2:17am on 10/18/09

16453. Well, I just finished roasting 14 cups of pumpkin puree, which ended - DawnNYS - 4:34pm on 10/13/09 (17)

you can get more water out of it by hanging it in a cheesecloth bag over a bowl in the fridge. [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:31pm on 10/13/09
We really like the taste of the fresh pumpkin but a lot of people - Dawn_MO - 5:40pm on 10/13/09

REC: Penny's Homemade Pumpkin Pie - Dawn_MO - 5:43pm on 10/13/09

Sounds good, Dawn. I think the key is using sugar pumpkins. Regular jack-o-lantern - Pat-NoCal - 6:01pm on 10/13/09

Pumpkin protein shakes are wonderful, with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. 1/2 cup per shake. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:27pm on 10/13/09

There are very few things which I prefer pre- done for me and pumpkin - aajay - 8:33pm on 10/13/09
Next time use butternut squash. . . drier and cooks up quite nicely. . . - mistral - 1:35am on 10/14/09

This is what I like to do too. The butternut is smoother -- roast it and you don't have - PatBastrop - 3:33am on 10/14/09

good tip mistral and Pat - I'll have to try the butternut squash next time! [NT] - cheezz - 3:37am on 10/14/09

Pat and mistral, is the roasting why the butternut squash is drier, or is it the fact that - DawnNYS - 3:53am on 10/14/09

Roasting concentrates flavors and sugars, but some squashes are bred to be drier. . . - mistral - 4:47am on 10/14/09

I will try that! Also, Rec: Butternut Squash, Curry, and Coconut Shrimp - DawnNYS - 4:41am on 10/14/09

I LOVE fresh - it makes for a lighter pie, as opposed to the heavy canned pumpkin. [NT] - cheezz - 3:27am on 10/14/09

Do you re-roast it after thawing though? I don't see why you would need to. [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:54am on 10/14/09

And do you substitute it for canned pumpkin, cup-for-cup, in recipes? - DawnNYS - 3:56am on 10/14/09

Yes, sub it cup-for-cup. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:48am on 10/14/09

You don't need to re-roast it after thawing. I have never done that - Dawn_MO - 1:20pm on 10/14/09

16454. Heather in SF, somehow I missed your link to making Dulce de leche [LINK] - DawnNYS - 4:51pm on 10/13/09 (16)

Hi Dawn, perhaps you have seen a pic of me and Pat when we met up this summer, but now I'm Big Red.. - Heather_in_SF - 9:05pm on 10/13/09

Does it have to stay in the tin? Couldn't you empty the milk into - emtd - 11:19pm on 10/13/09

Traditionally it's made by simmering for 3 hours, stirring constantly. - Heather_in_SF - 5:28am on 10/14/09

The picture of this dulce de leche pie is enough to make anyone swoon! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:30am on 10/14/09

Is that all whipped cream?! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:47am on 10/14/09

Seems so... - MariaDNoCA - 4:54am on 10/14/09

Oh wow, that looks so great!!! I like the mousse idea. I'm a bit obsessed with this stuff lately. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:30am on 10/14/09

Here's another, quicker way, to make dulce de leche from David Lebovitz, adapted [LINK] - cheezz - 3:34am on 10/14/09

and.... Dulce de Leche Brownies.... oh... MY! [LINK] - cheezz - 3:36am on 10/14/09
I made this last Friday - I haven't tried it yet, since taking it out of the oven. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:44am on 10/14/09
I don't mean to be naive, but at the price of condensed milk, why not just - DawnNYS - 3:50am on 10/14/09

no, no, no, no!!! It is quite different from caramel ice cream topping... so creamy smooth! [NT] - cheezz - 3:51am on 10/15/09

For all of you who have the 99 cent only stores..... they have the sweet. cond. milk for 99 cents! [NT] - cheezz - 3:52am on 10/15/09

This is the recipe I used for Erin's Carmelitas- sooo goood! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:57am on 10/14/09

A reason / advantage to the "in the can" and crockpot cooking method >>> - Heather_in_SF - 1:13am on 10/15/09

And one less pot to wash! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:50am on 10/15/09

16455. I made this today and we all really liked it. REC: Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad - Dawn_MO - 5:37pm on 10/13/09 (0)

16456. Making this today for tomorrow night REC: Short Ribs Braised in Coffee and Chocolate [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 9:25pm on 10/13/09 (2)

This looks good. I tried marinating meat in coffee and honey a few weeks ago - EvaN - 11:12pm on 10/13/09

The ribs are tender and I'm cooling them in the sauce. - Heather_in_SF - 5:27am on 10/14/09

16457. Asian Roasted Carrots [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:56pm on 10/13/09 (0)

16458. REC: Boiled Apple Cider, made at home! I will be trying this, just bought it today. [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 11:58pm on 10/13/09 (6)

I am not sure of the reduction amount, but one think I do know is - Liz D - 12:07pm on 10/14/09

That is THING , not think. nt [NT] - Liz D - 12:08pm on 10/14/09

Oh man...I was doing this back in 1987 when Bern refused to let me use any "sugar" in the apple pie. - MarilynFL - 2:40pm on 10/14/09

Thanks for the input guys. I have the cider on the stove right now. It's down to half. - Luisa_Calif - 4:46pm on 10/14/09

nice blog! I clicked on the double apple bread recipe and it uses lemon/lime soda. the link to the - AngAk - 6:16pm on 10/14/09

I'll have to delve deeper, you saw more than I did! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:45am on 10/15/09

16459. ISO ErininNY, some great food blogs that I've discovered since the blogging conference - Heather_in_SF - 5:26am on 10/14/09 (3)

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This made my day, and it's only 7:30.:) Hope you're feeling better! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:34am on 10/14/09
(p.s. Actually, one of them--Kamran--was the lead for my new job.) ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:36am on 10/14/09

Wow really? That must be an interesting story. Kamran's such a delightful guy! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:53am on 10/15/09

16460. This was very good! REC: Martini Mac and Cheese - woody - 1:04pm on 10/14/09 (7)

This sounds great! Definitely on my to try list. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:15pm on 10/14/09
Sounds delish. Check out this martini macaroni and cheese buffet I spied the other day. Cool [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:32pm on 10/14/09

Earnie, you could do this for a New Year's Eve party in Hawaii, and use - Pat-NoCal - 4:02pm on 10/14/09
What a clever idea!! I love buffet tables like this! Waffle bars, taco bars, etc - barb_b - 4:30pm on 10/14/09

I agree, and fun for both kids and adults. Could maybe use the plastic martini glasses for kiddos. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:40pm on 10/14/09

Perfect for the New Year's party - Earnie - 9:19pm on 10/16/09

Yay! Would love to hear how it works out for you. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:14am on 10/17/09

16461. Survey: Your foodie profile [LINK] - Cindy - 6:20pm on 10/14/09 (12)

My result was exactly who I am [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:43pm on 10/14/09
I had trouble with the combinations offered, on several would have chosen from 2 or 3 options??? [NT] - Nan - 6:49pm on 10/14/09

and several I didn't want to choose at all... - MariaDNoCA - 7:27pm on 10/14/09

Most of the choices didn't apply to me, ie, a lot of meat-based stuff, AND they never mentioned - Meryl - 7:36pm on 10/14/09

I thought the same thing. Not one chocolate choice for dessert?!? [NT] - Cindy - 7:37pm on 10/14/09

It's sacrilegious! [NT] - Meryl - 7:39pm on 10/14/09

Plus no mention of veggies or salads, which I am a huge fan of. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:00am on 10/15/09

No chocolate, and what's with all that liver? No NYC? But still, I AM a classic and comfort type. [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:47pm on 10/14/09
Not really good choices for me to pick from, so I ended up in the "classic and comforting" [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:00am on 10/15/09
Me too - Classic & Comforting, but I'd like to think I am a little adventurous and approacable too! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:59am on 10/15/09
C & C here [NT] - Earnie - 9:20pm on 10/16/09
Another C&C here - EvaN - 6:19pm on 10/19/09

16462. M DH just brought home a copy of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Grove Cookbook .... what a lovely [LINK] - GayR - 7:29pm on 10/14/09 (3)

My.... [NT] - GayR - 7:31pm on 10/14/09
I just finished "reading" her first novel in the Suzanne's Garden series on my ipod. it was easy - AngAk - 8:47pm on 10/14/09

AngAK, Thanks. [NT] - GayR - 9:49pm on 10/14/09

16463. Does anyone know of a recipe from Gourmet Magazine that uses a whole pumpkin - KarenNoCA - 7:36pm on 10/14/09 (4)

Is this it? Roast Pumpkin with Cheese �Fondue� [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:49pm on 10/14/09
Meryl, after considerable searching, I thought of you...if anyone can find something, it is you! - KarenNoCA - 11:42pm on 10/14/09

You're very welcome, Karen. :) [NT] - Meryl - 11:54pm on 10/14/09

This is a cute idea [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:48am on 10/15/09

16464. Have any of you tried the "healthier" mac cheese recipies? I used this MS one yesterday [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 7:59pm on 10/14/09 (0)

16465. Mustard Taste Test [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:04pm on 10/14/09 (4)

They just did Dijon Mustards on Cooks Illustrated show Saturday - Music City Missy - 9:01pm on 10/14/09
So is Beaver Brand all that?? It must be regional, I've never seen it (or tasted it) :( [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:04pm on 10/14/09

I've never tried it either. Here's their website: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:46pm on 10/14/09
we get it up here---made in OR, so you should have it in CA. Inglehoffer is made by same company. - AngAk - 11:52pm on 10/14/09

16466. Has anyone packed up food/house in prep for termite tenting? - MariaDNoCA - 8:08pm on 10/14/09 (15)

We avoided this 3 times now yet the house is still standing. We had them do "spot" treatments > - Steve2 in LA - 8:30pm on 10/14/09

Your amount of stuff sounds almost like mine - MariaDNoCA - 11:35pm on 10/14/09

We did this, but it was right before we moved to another place so I tossed a lot of things. - LisainLA - 8:36pm on 10/14/09

My Saturday six for the rest of the year... - MariaDNoCA - 12:00am on 10/15/09

Maybe do some donations? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:42am on 10/15/09

Public Storage (I don't work for them) only charges $1 for the first month. - PatBastrop - 9:37pm on 10/14/09

duh! you are not in LA! I knew that! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:55pm on 10/14/09
Still have the $1 first month up here too - MariaDNoCA - 11:45pm on 10/14/09

no ideas but you have my sincere sympathy, what a nightmare! [NT] - Janet in NC - 11:59pm on 10/14/09

(((Thanks!))) - MariaDNoCA - 12:57am on 10/15/09

Yes, we did for fleas and it was a pain... - Heather_in_SF - 1:20am on 10/15/09
You can always freeze stuff you want to save that you think is still good. - Luisa_Calif - 3:39am on 10/15/09
Oh, the horror. I live in fear of that down here. Creepy, crawly creatures. - MarilynFL - 11:30am on 10/15/09
Yes, did it a few times. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:52pm on 10/15/09
Thanks for all advise - MariaDNoCA - 3:43am on 10/22/09

16467. Rum Ice Cream question and or ideas.... - suz - 8:22pm on 10/14/09 (5)

Not Traca but I think the negative impact would be minimal. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:33pm on 10/14/09
But maybe add or bump up the vanilla or other spices. Amber has a much milder flavor, and plus the - Shaun in TO - 8:54pm on 10/14/09
If you're substituting white rum in the base, you may want to use brown sugar to - Traca - 10:32pm on 10/14/09

BTW, love, lov e, love rum ice cream. Resto I used to work with also uses - Traca - 10:34pm on 10/14/09

Traca, thanks for getting to me your mailbox was full.... [NT] - suz - 10:58pm on 10/14/09

16468. REC: Carnival Caramel Apples... - charlie - 10:03pm on 10/14/09 (13)

question about the popsicle sticks... anyone know where I can buy them? - cheezz - 3:56am on 10/15/09

Try Smart and Final or Safeway or any major grocery chain this time of year has them with the - Pat-NoCal - 6:21am on 10/15/09

Good idea! I have a Smart & Final across the street from work, but never think of them...thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 11:08pm on 10/15/09

Kmart and Walmart might have them too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:02am on 10/16/09

And Boswell's party goods store, if you have those in your area. That's where I got mine last year. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:03am on 10/16/09

no Boswells and Kmart/Walmart are quite far from me... will try Smart & Final. [NT] - cheezz - 5:46pm on 10/16/09

none at Smart & Final.... will continue my search :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:06pm on 10/19/09

Check the craft/cake decorating aisles at the Walmart. - Angiebaby - 2:57pm on 10/15/09

Are the craft sticks foodsafe? I asked the salesperson at our craft store and she wasn't sure... [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:01pm on 10/15/09

and what does one do with 10,000 popsicle sticks?! Build a second home perhaps? [NT] - cheezz - 11:08pm on 10/15/09

One could perhaps donate them to a classroom or the craft supplies at a House of Worship. [NT] - Angiebaby - 3:18pm on 10/16/09

Carol Schlitt, certified HACCP manager, food safety instructor (IL Dept of Public Health) says YES. [NT] - Angiebaby - 3:28pm on 10/16/09

Thank you! I've often wondered about this. [NT] - Lana in FL - 6:21pm on 10/17/09

16469. Cafe Vinoteca's Pumpkin Pie with Brandy (this sounds wonderful) from Sacramento Magazine [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:00pm on 10/14/09 (0)

16470. ISO: Restaurant recommendations for Charleston, SC? - deb-in-MI - 11:03pm on 10/14/09 (11)

Our three favorites: Anson's, Magnolia's, & Hominy Grits [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:41am on 10/15/09

SNOB (Slightly North of Broad) ,Bacci's,as well as Marilyn's suggestions - Brooksie - 1:20am on 10/15/09

I would add .... - Sarah in Charleston - 11:48am on 10/15/09

Thank you so much for the activities suggestion - will do! - deb-in-MI - 4:20pm on 10/15/09

More activities - Sarah in Charleston - 6:00pm on 10/15/09

Great suggestions - thanks! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:35am on 10/16/09

In addition to these great refs, I still love Hyman's for lunch! - PatBastrop - 4:43pm on 10/15/09
have a wonderful time! It's on my list of places to visit one day. [NT] - AngAk - 6:05pm on 10/15/09
La Fourchette! Pommes frites double fried in duck fat...enough said. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:42pm on 10/15/09
Chef Sean Brock at McCrady's - he used to be here & he's FABULOUS! [NT] [LINK] - Music City Missy - 9:04pm on 10/15/09
Thank you, everyone - am so happy to have your input... - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 10/16/09

16471. Caramel Sauce - Made this the other night - came out great! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:53pm on 10/14/09 (3)

Yum! Sounds great -- would be good drizzed over apple pie and ice cream! [NT] - cheezz - 11:11pm on 10/15/09

You got it! [NT] - Meryl - 11:44pm on 10/15/09

Note: It thickens up when chilled. [NT] - Meryl - 11:45pm on 10/15/09

16472. Need to make birthday cake, she either likes carrot cake or angel food - Kendall - 12:04am on 10/15/09 (26)

Are you looking for flavors or type of icing/frosting, such as a whipped cream frosting? [NT] - Meryl - 12:11am on 10/15/09

For flavors, the choices are endless - Lemon, coconut, or lemon/coconut, strawberry, raspberry,etc [NT] - Meryl - 12:14am on 10/15/09
For the angel food cake Meryl? [NT] - Kendall - 12:30am on 10/15/09

I will make a carrot cake, if I can't find a good angel food icing. I just have never done angel - Kendall - 12:30am on 10/15/09

Can you make an angel food cake without a bundt pan? [NT] - Kendall - 12:32am on 10/15/09

Yes, and it's better *not* to use a bundt pan - use a regular tube pan. [NT] - Meryl - 12:58am on 10/15/09

Yeah - a flavored whipped cream frosting sounds good. [NT] - Meryl - 12:55am on 10/15/09

nlb did a pink champagne cake with angel food, didn't she? Can't find it (what else is new.) [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:36am on 10/15/09

Is it this one? [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:11am on 10/15/09

Yes! Bravo, Maria! I haven't tried it, but it sounds lovely. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:51am on 10/15/09

I have made it. It really is nice; I added a layer of Strawberry Puree and used white cake. [NT] - barb_b - 11:55am on 10/15/09

Could you just use a regular white wine instead? And does it have to be sparkly? [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:04pm on 10/15/09

I have only made it with champagne. I think it added a lil lightness to the cake; I don't think it - barb_b - 12:40pm on 10/15/09

maybe use 7up or club soda for the bubbles? cut back on the sugar a bit if using 7up [NT] - AngAk - 6:06pm on 10/15/09

Great idea! I can't remember the last time I bought champagne, and if I buy it, I'm - DawnNYS - 6:43pm on 10/15/09

LOL Dawn! but think of all the leftover bubbly for the baker! [NT] - AngAk - 11:29pm on 10/15/09

and just an FYI---the Barefoot Bubbly is pretty good for a cheap bubbly. [NT] - AngAk - 11:30pm on 10/15/09

OK, Can you use anything else besides a regular tube pan? I don't have one. [NT] - Kendall - 1:27am on 10/15/09

I ain't never made an angel food cake, but I can do it perfectly, I know how to cook real good! [NT] - Kendall - 1:29am on 10/15/09
The center tube allows the cake batter to rise higher by 'clinging' to all sides of the pan. - MariaDNoCA - 2:20am on 10/15/09

Thank you Maria, that's some dang good Shirley Corriher wisdom! I'll make the carrot cake. [NT] - Kendall - 2:34am on 10/15/09

Do you need a simple cream cheese frosting recipe, or do you already have one in mind? [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:41am on 10/15/09

I would love a good cr ch frosting recipe. I'm going to make different colors, using my whizzy - Kendall - 3:03am on 10/15/09

Here's another - Easy and Good Cream Cheese Frosting - DawnNYS - 11:56am on 10/15/09
What's a "whizzy"? LOL, and if it creates an unusual design, pls post a pix when cake is done! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:41pm on 10/15/09

REC: CArrot cake with frosting - T&T - elaine - 4:39am on 10/15/09

16473. Does anyone have feedback the Martha S Pumpkin Cake Mold/recipe? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:57am on 10/15/09 (3)

Looks great Maria, but I don't like that woman. Simply because her name is on it, no. [NT] - Kendall - 3:05am on 10/15/09
Love your 3-D cake pan! Makes me wish I still did things like this and had one myself! [NT] - Angiebaby - 2:55pm on 10/15/09
oh my! I love the bugs crawling up the side. must remember this. [NT] - AngAk - 6:09pm on 10/15/09

16474. To check out: Caramelized Pear Upside-Down Cake - Fine Cooking [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:11am on 10/15/09 (7)

I might just suprise her with this cake! Thank You Meryl! Yummy! [NT] - Kendall - 2:36am on 10/15/09

You're welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 3:26am on 10/15/09

I see Thanksgiving dessert. I might even brave making caramel for this. Thanks! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:27pm on 10/15/09

Check my link at 16471. Great recipe! [NT] - Meryl - 5:36pm on 10/15/09

would this work with this cake? Sounds less scary! [NT] - Pam - 6:49pm on 10/15/09

Why not? Just don't add the extra butter as per the cake instructions-the butter is already in there [NT] - Meryl - 8:50pm on 10/15/09

(Although, I could be wrong - nothing's for sure until I try it!) - Meryl - 8:53pm on 10/15/09

16475. To check out: Throwdown's Chocolate-Coconut Bread Pudding with Passion Fruit Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:26am on 10/15/09 (1)

WOW!! I think my heart stopped just reading the ingredients! [NT] - cheezz - 4:00am on 10/15/09

16476. David Guas Recipe - Food & Wine Magazine 11/ 09 "Spiced Upside-Down Apple Bundt Cake" [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:01am on 10/15/09 (1)

David Guas - Apple Upside-Down Cake (Featured Cottage Living 9/04) Contains Almond Paste in Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:22am on 10/15/09

16477. Has anyone made the pumpkin pie on the cover of the King Arthur catalog? [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:54am on 10/15/09 (3)

I haven't even looked at the catalog yet... - judy-mass - 11:21am on 10/15/09
I did use the recipe... - judy-mass - 11:12pm on 10/18/09

After first taste... - judy-mass - 12:25am on 10/19/09

16478. Apples are $1.19 for 3 lbs at Aldi's... I have to make that apple cake - DawnNYS - 12:41pm on 10/15/09 (2)

This is on top of my list; posted by Gay rec: Cinnamon Apple Cake [LINK] - barb_b - 3:41pm on 10/15/09

barb_b, I remember that Charlie made this and took it to court a while ago. He liked it! [NT] - GayR - 5:20pm on 10/15/09

16479. NFRC Help changing case in Excel - DawnNYS - 1:03pm on 10/15/09 (16)

Changing Case in Excel - mkern1023 - 2:32pm on 10/15/09

Hi Dawn, I never knew about the =Proper function..I have not used excel in a lil bit, but I recall - barb_b - 3:30pm on 10/15/09

Hi Barb... where do you change the font? It's not under Cells or Style. Those - DawnNYS - 4:16pm on 10/15/09

I believe it is under fomat style...Change preferences. I also think you can highlight and right - barb_b - 6:32pm on 10/15/09

Thanks Barb, but I must have a different version of Excel. No option - DawnNYS - 4:11am on 10/16/09

This is so bizarre. I was trying to do the same thing in Excel today and looked for it too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:35am on 10/16/09

(<Twilight Zone music playing in the background>) [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:30pm on 10/16/09

Thank you Marie. Another hit-on-the-forehead moment... I should've tried - DawnNYS - 4:26pm on 10/15/09
marie! this is only your 8th post since 2006... come back and join us more often!! [NT] - cheezz - 5:11am on 10/16/09

How come the copy/paste function didn't work for you? I just tried it, and it did.... - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:11pm on 10/15/09

Yes! That worked. I think I tried every - DawnNYS - 4:24pm on 10/15/09

Remember that the Proper function leaves a formula in that cell and not the changed text. - Michael in Sarasota - 8:35pm on 10/15/09

I just toggled b/the "control `" key off and on, got the changed text. And you lost me at "formula" - DawnNYS - 4:19am on 10/16/09

Sounds like you got your answer, but fyi search is great for these things... - MariaDNoCA - 4:28am on 10/16/09

I did that, but couldn't understand the directions. I google all the time... it's a lifesaver - DawnNYS - 2:15pm on 10/16/09

One error I may have been doing was not creating a blank column adjacent to my column. Directions - DawnNYS - 2:21pm on 10/16/09

16480. Food magazines - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:32pm on 10/15/09 (19)

I really like both Saveur and Food and Wine. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:04pm on 10/15/09
Browse through the various ones at the library before deciding...... - Janet in NC - 2:13pm on 10/15/09
I like Saveur, even since the first issue. It provides a lot of background, in detail, - Marg CDN - 3:28pm on 10/15/09

The October issue is wonderful! Especially if you are a lamb lover. Pick it up. [NT] - Nan - 5:09pm on 10/15/09
Love, love, love Saveur and their approach to food -- it's not just about recipes. - Traca - 7:59pm on 10/16/09

It's hard to say--everybody's tastes are so different. I feel nothing fills the hole left by - Shaun in TO - 3:36pm on 10/15/09

I agree with FK on the techniques content. And I too, am starting to spend more time with my - Marg CDN - 3:55pm on 10/15/09

IMHO Why don't you put your effort into finding old issues of Gourmet from the beginning. I have - aajay - 2:17pm on 10/16/09

Is there really a Finer Kitchens magazine? I googled and came up empty. Can you provide - Pat-NoCal - 4:02pm on 10/15/09

Ah, the power of suggestion. It's Fine Cooking, which I'm sure you've seen. At least, that's what - Marg CDN - 4:10pm on 10/15/09

Oh okay, that makes sense. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:13pm on 10/15/09

Sorry, my mistake. Yes, Fine Cooking. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 4:34pm on 10/15/09

I think the magazine put out by the Canadian liquor board, or some kind of board, is really nice. I - AngAk - 6:18pm on 10/15/09

If you note the prices we pay for liquor, that's where the funding for - Marg CDN - 6:42pm on 10/15/09

Funny but as a G subscriber you�d think I�d get a letter, but no. - MariaDNoCA - 8:24pm on 10/15/09

Fore everyday cooking I like both Cooking Light and Eating Well but - Barbara in VA - 4:33pm on 10/15/09
I subscribe to all mentioned above except Saveur and on a very different level, I'm enjoying a new - Curious1 - 6:39pm on 10/15/09
I like Bon Appetit and Food and Wine, but Clean Eating is kinda nice too. [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:09am on 10/16/09
My fav. food mags: Gastronomica, Art of Eating, Saveur, Donna Hay - Traca - 7:57pm on 10/16/09

16481. Anoyne need some NONedible gold flakes? I have about 50 gm. that I can send you. [NT] - Marg CDN - 3:30pm on 10/15/09 (10)

oh, oh....I'm doing another gingerbread house. I'd love it if no one else. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:06pm on 10/15/09

Done. It's on its way. Looking forward to another house. What drive you have! [NT] - Marg CDN - 9:24pm on 10/15/09

I don't think it's drive so much as a brain that's forgetting last year's foray into gingerbread *g* [NT] - cheezz - 11:16pm on 10/15/09

I think she skipped last year. so the trauma is forgotton by now, kinda like childbirth, I hear. [NT] - AngAk - 11:26pm on 10/15/09

oh yeah - it's the only reason someone has more than 1 kid :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:08am on 10/16/09

Will keep you informed. We're organizing a "gingerbread challenge" at work - MarilynFL - 11:57am on 10/16/09

LOVE the doghouse idea!! With today's technology, you could probably take a pic of the dog - cheezz - 5:51pm on 10/16/09

Ha! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:32pm on 10/16/09

Thanks marg!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:08pm on 10/16/09

Yeah Mar....I am excited to hear about the adventure!! I can hear your acceptance speech now...I - barb_b - 11:27pm on 10/15/09

16482. Rec: Roasted-Vegetable Panzanella....delicious!! Made it vegan for a friend by omitting the cheese. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:44pm on 10/15/09 (1)

Thanks. I still have some ciabatta left from other versions and will try it tonight. [NT] - Marg CDN - 3:48pm on 10/15/09

16483. Tis the season for vegetables at a penny a pound (or so). Re carrot soup, has anyone made this one? - Marg CDN - 3:47pm on 10/15/09 (6)

Haven't made this one, but here's one of my favorites-Carrot Soup w/ Spinach Chiffonade -Bon Appetit - Meryl - 6:31pm on 10/15/09

Thanks Meryl. I'm finding these carrot soup recipes to be lacking in intensity of spices as well. [NT] - Marg CDN - 7:40pm on 10/17/09

REC: Indian Spiced Carrot Soup. This was fine, once I tripled the spices. I used Colombo curry [LINK] - Marg CDN - 7:43pm on 10/17/09

Ooh - this one sounds good too. It's amazing how skimpy they are on the spices with these soups! [NT] - Meryl - 7:52pm on 10/17/09

Looks like a nice recipe, but I'm off of carrots for a while. Last ones I had were - DawnNYS - 6:49pm on 10/15/09

Don't you just wonder how farmers make money? [NT] - Marg CDN - 8:37pm on 10/15/09

16484. Wustof Classic 6 in chefs knife for $49.95 at chefs catalog [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 4:29pm on 10/15/09 (12)

Oh....my 20 year old Wustof 8" Chef developed a fine crack in the handle. Thanks, Barbara. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:43pm on 10/15/09

It might be worth asking if there's a warranty on that sort of thing? [NT] - Curious1 - 8:40pm on 10/15/09

Thanks C. Charley said the same thing. I'll look into it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 10/16/09

thanks for the heads up on the shipping! [NT] - AngAk - 6:20pm on 10/15/09
Great! I have a gift card from them for $25 and have been trying to decide what to order for myself [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:43pm on 10/15/09
Dull knives are frustrating, but... - Angiebaby - 11:24pm on 10/15/09

After 40+ years of cooking for a living, I feel that most and the worst cuts are from dull knives??? [NT] - Nan - 5:19pm on 10/16/09

I agree. They need to be razor-sharp so that they cut without resistance but demand respect for - Marg CDN - 9:52pm on 10/16/09

Sharp knives are a mixed blessing if you're slow and clumsy, like me. [NT] - Angiebaby - 5:55pm on 10/16/09

you've got that right. the newly sharpened ones always get me. [NT] - AngAk - 6:27pm on 10/16/09

See where you are coming from, and at home I sometimes pick up one that needs love. But at work - Nan - 7:08pm on 10/16/09

My fav is a razor-sharp, Henkel M-66 Cermax Japanese knife.Cuts thru tomatoes "like buttah!" - Steve2 in LA - 7:40pm on 10/16/09

16485. Powdered Sugar Measurements...I decided to make the carrot cake - Kendall - 7:41pm on 10/15/09 (8)

Out of food coloring...added beet - Kendall - 1:17am on 10/16/09

I shred beets into soft cream cheese for my tea sandwiches - pretty color and tasty! [NT] - cheezz - 5:08am on 10/16/09

Raw or roasted?? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:35am on 10/16/09

canned pickled :) It adds that bit of sweetness and looks beautiful on white bread. - cheezz - 6:01pm on 10/16/09

Thanks. I tend to forget about canned beets. Actually like them a lot. - MarilynFL - 7:43pm on 10/16/09

You can't beat beets! So very versatile! Oh so added to the flavor - Kendall - 5:24am on 10/16/09
Kendall please tell me more about the beet juice, like how did you extract - Barbara in VA - 1:29pm on 10/16/09

Barbara, I didn't know you had replied. I will send you a message. [NT] - Kendall - 7:01am on 10/24/09

16486. Cherry question. I want to bake Tom's Cheery Cherry Berry Pie 2009 National Pie Champion [LINK] - Ann - 8:57pm on 10/15/09 (1)

I'd think you'd want fresh, frozen or canned cherries for the right - Shaun in TO - 9:56pm on 10/15/09

16487. Tomorrow is "World Bread Day" for those who like to celebrate :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:06pm on 10/15/09 (5)

I get my sink fixed tomorrow, I can make bread. I love bread, and now I love world bread day! [NT] - Kendall - 5:25am on 10/16/09
Do we KNEAD another holiday? tee hee [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:45am on 10/17/09

Oh, I think we can all RISE to the occasion :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:30am on 10/17/09

It's the yeast we can do. (Har) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:02pm on 10/19/09

I'm WHEAT you....Always fun to celebrate [NT] - barb_b - 4:25pm on 10/20/09

16488. To check out: Pear Butter [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:56pm on 10/15/09 (2)

Beautiful pictures, Meryl [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:30pm on 10/16/09

And no pectin needed for pears either? [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:36pm on 10/16/09

16489. Speaking of caramel sauce, check out these recipes from Food & Wine: [NT] - Meryl - 12:05am on 10/16/09 (5)

Pecan-Praline Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:06am on 10/16/09

Molten Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:06am on 10/16/09

Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:06am on 10/16/09

Caramel�Passion Fruit Sundaes [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:07am on 10/16/09

Salted Caramel Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:07am on 10/16/09

16490. Seared Asparagus with lemon and parmesan curls - Fine Cooking [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:06am on 10/16/09 (0)

16491. To check out: Sweet potato pecan pie: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:38am on 10/16/09 (0)

16492. Inspired by Meryl's Pumpkin Bread, today I made Cranberry-Chocolate Cheese Ribbon Bread and - Steve2 in LA - 3:11am on 10/16/09 (23)

Oh, Steve 2, do you have to ALWAYS make our mouths water? Don't answer, that was a rhetorical ? [NT] - Kendall - 5:26am on 10/16/09

If not me,who? If not now, when? If you can't beat 'em join. . . well, they were still gewd. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:33am on 10/16/09

Gewd? Translate Hollywood speak? GEWD? Have you been hanging out with Paris Hilton by any chance? [NT] - Kendall - 6:56am on 10/16/09

Or Perez Hilton? LOL [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:21am on 10/16/09

Picked up "gewd" from Larry the Cable Guy. Didn't know he invented "Hollywood-speak". . . - Steve2 in LA - 7:52pm on 10/16/09

Steve - is there a recipe out there for what you made or guidelines for how you did it? Sounds yumm [NT] - Tess - 12:11pm on 10/16/09
You're so welcome, Steve. Those combinations sound great!! [NT] - Meryl - 6:04pm on 10/16/09

The ribbon-thing's a terrific addition. Next, I'm putting it in a Brown-Sugar Carrot Bread then >. - Steve2 in LA - 7:55pm on 10/16/09

You're very, very welcome! Now when can I try some samples? :) [NT] - Meryl - 10:20pm on 10/16/09
What ribbon thing? Please point me to that concept. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:25am on 10/17/09

Here ya go, M: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:31am on 10/17/09

Oooh, this does sound good! [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:29pm on 10/17/09

Only fair to share: RECS: Cranberry Lemon Bread & Chocolate Cranberry Bread w/Cream Cheese Ribbon - Steve2 in LA - 7:49pm on 10/16/09

Thanks for the recipes, Steve. Copied and pasted! [NT] - Meryl - 10:22pm on 10/16/09
Can anyone tell me why I copy/paste these recipes into a Word document and get funny symbols? - cheezz - 11:24pm on 10/16/09

Do you have a Mac? [NT] - Meryl - 11:35pm on 10/16/09
If the amounts were written using the right numeric keyboard, they [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:24am on 10/17/09

Yes, I have MAC.... Marilyn, I see one of the symbols they call 'ae diphthong' - cheezz - 2:33am on 10/17/09

For those of you having issues copying this, I changed the fractions to numerals. Should help. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:28am on 10/17/09

not a big deal, Steve - I was just wondering why it sometimes happens. [NT] - cheezz - 2:34am on 10/17/09

Happens to me too. Usually when the original was created on a Mac or a different version of MSWord. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:40am on 10/17/09

Steve, can you tell me...want to make the lemon cranberry bread. Is it moist? Love the flavor combo! [NT] - Traca - 11:14pm on 10/19/09

Definitely moist (careful when you measure the flour tho, less is more), Chocolate's even moister.. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:36am on 10/20/09

16493. Cookie Recipes 2009 from Real Butter - Some fabulous Recipes like Gold Rush Bars, Bananas Foster [LINK] - GayR - 12:47pm on 10/16/09 (0)

16494. Better Homes & Gardens - Holiday Baking - Cherry Cheesecake Kuchen.....< [LINK] - GayR - 1:01pm on 10/16/09 (0)

16495. Pondering Pasta Preparation... [LINK] - Bklyn Joe - 1:36pm on 10/16/09 (20)

Welcome Joe! I know NOTHing about pasta-making, but just wanted to say hi! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:01pm on 10/16/09
Hi Bklyn Joe, how was the Paris trip? [NT] - orchid - 2:48pm on 10/16/09

LOL - Bklyn Joe - 7:19pm on 10/16/09

Check out the recent thread on flour for pasta. All-purpose is fine for most, although there's [LINK] [IMAGE] - Shaun in TO - 2:51pm on 10/16/09

Shaun, that pasta sheet is soooo pretty! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:02pm on 10/16/09

Isn't it! At first I thought it was fabric. Herre's the page it's from. [NT] [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 4:26pm on 10/16/09

beautiful. I dare you to click on the Petraia link. what a trip that would be! [NT] - AngAk - 5:37pm on 10/16/09

I've been there. It's fantastic -- not just the food and wine and hospitality and location but what - Shaun in TO - 8:04pm on 10/16/09

Here's a beautiful striped pasta, for the overly ambitious :) [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:15pm on 10/16/09

Wow! [NT] - Shaun in TO - 4:28pm on 10/16/09

Joe, your own pasta sheets will be so rewarding, especially if you can buy or borrow a pasta roller. - Joe - 4:40pm on 10/16/09

Kitchen Aid Query - Bklyn Joe - 5:58pm on 10/17/09

I don't have the Kitchen Aid attachment but the Atlas countertop model comes with a motor attachment - Shaun in TO - 9:57pm on 10/17/09
Joe, I have always been a proponent of the highest power available! - MarkinHouston - 5:18am on 10/18/09
Joe, my Kitchen Aid is so old I can't give you relevant advice, but they all take the attachments. - Joe - 1:41pm on 10/18/09

Check Ebay for these. Maybe you'll get lucky. I have the pasta rollers but noticed many people are - Luisa_Calif - 12:48am on 10/19/09
love the footnote Joe. [NT] - Marg CDN - 2:50pm on 10/19/09

There are so many great Randi-isms. My favorite won't fit in 100 characters: - Joe - 3:41pm on 10/19/09

Good one! [NT] - Marg CDN - 8:26pm on 10/19/09

nice article! did anyone else catch the Tony Bourdain episode in Sardinia? they were making - AngAk - 5:51pm on 10/16/09

16496. REC: Delicious Calf's Liver recipe I made for dinner last night, with tweaks to the recipe... [LINK] - Marianne - 3:17pm on 10/16/09 (0)

16497. Well, it's my bookclub night and Octoberfest theme. best laid plans and all. . . - AngAk - 6:12pm on 10/16/09 (51)

Dear, you are FORBIDDEN from using the word "easy" with this menu. Bravo! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:37pm on 10/16/09

it was truly EASY! all I have to do is some warming up today. funny thing about the potato salad - AngAk - 7:32pm on 10/16/09

EASY? Oh my dear - sounds very intricate to me. Tomorrow sounds like fun - I do the same if possible [NT] - elaine - 5:25am on 10/17/09

Your 'easy' level is at my 'advanced' level! *LOL*. Your menu looks wonderful, AngAk. [NT] - EvaN - 7:02pm on 10/16/09
Wow! Can I come even if I haven't read the book? [NT] - woody - 7:07pm on 10/16/09

of course---it's a book about favorite books. bring your list. [NT] - AngAk - 7:33pm on 10/16/09

I want the compiled list from all of your guests!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:36pm on 10/16/09

one of the gals is actually compiling this. Over at Pioneerwoman homeschooling, her guest blogger - AngAk - 7:42pm on 10/16/09

I'm trying to avoid PW for a while. I love her recipes and my stomach ends up hating me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 10/16/09

here is the link to the post---bypassing all recipes! the picture of the old library is worth going [LINK] - AngAk - 7:58pm on 10/16/09

Wow! That's the library at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Wanna go???? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:44pm on 10/16/09

Yes. let's bring our sleeping bags. what a fabulous place. have you been there? [NT] - AngAk - 4:57pm on 10/17/09

google, baby! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:57pm on 10/17/09

Thank you , as a librarian "of a certain age" . this post was a validation of my life's career... - daricem - 4:54pm on 10/17/09

I'm so glad you caught this post. I too thought it was great---comments too. [NT] - AngAk - 5:00pm on 10/17/09

Oh! Thank you for this link. I'm just like Mrs. G - Lana in FL - 6:44pm on 10/17/09

[sitting here clapping. Bravo, Lana.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:05am on 10/18/09

WOW!! but what are you reading????? [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:23pm on 10/16/09

"Book Lust" by Nancy Pearl. We all made lists of our alltime favorite 10 books. should be fun. [NT] - AngAk - 7:25pm on 10/16/09

Oh, I read that. Just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - MarilynFL - 7:39pm on 10/16/09

that's a selection for our group in March. [NT] - AngAk - 7:43pm on 10/16/09

We started something a bit different this year in our club. After everyone has read the book - CynUpstateNY - 12:25am on 10/17/09

what great fun. a double header! [NT] - AngAk - 5:01pm on 10/17/09

If you listen to the audio, you'll be picking out actors for the movie version. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:44pm on 10/16/09

does your library have the audio library available for download? I finally figured that out, and - AngAk - 8:00pm on 10/16/09

Yes, Ang. It's available on overdrive. That's how I listened to it [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 10/16/09

I'd suggest adding "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" to the list. It'll "broaden" your uh, "horizons." [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:00pm on 10/16/09

I was sober and not on drugs when I read this book. Must have been my problem [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 10/16/09

You musta been doing something wrong Marilyn because that's when I started up "the road to ruin." [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:34am on 10/17/09

We are reading Matthew Pearl's The Poe Shadow this month and will be going - PatBastrop - 12:49pm on 10/17/09

Wow & list - Earnie - 8:51pm on 10/16/09

Our groups have very similar lists! - AngAk - 8:56pm on 10/16/09
"The overplanning disease" - ha! I suffer from the opposite most days. [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:20am on 10/17/09
I loved Cold Comfort Farm. And just watched the movie again. Great casting. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:07am on 10/18/09

Wow, Ang, what a feast! And to think that you're doing it after work - amazing! - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:46am on 10/17/09

the potato salad! it is served warm. I made it on Wed, put it in the pot and chilled it. - AngAk - 5:05pm on 10/17/09

Our LONG list... - lizzy - 12:08pm on 10/17/09

Thank you SO much for this list!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:36pm on 10/17/09
Impressive list [NT] - Earnie - 11:58pm on 10/18/09

Hi Ang, how do you make your apple strudel w/filo dough? If you have time can you post it? Thanks [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:30pm on 10/17/09

I ended up serving it anyway--powdered sugar is magic---and it was the hit of desserts. go figure - AngAk - 5:41pm on 10/17/09

Wow Ang! That is an impressive meal!! You have a very lucky bookclub! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:42pm on 10/17/09
Yippy! I have been craving Winn Schuler's! - colleenmomof2 - 1:40pm on 10/21/09

I'm scraping out the last of it this week---it's so good, and addictive! it went really well with - AngAk - 6:59pm on 10/21/09
(((Colleen))) so sorry. [NT] - PatBastrop - 3:10am on 10/22/09
So sorry to hear that, Colleen [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:02pm on 10/22/09
((((Colleen)))) [NT] - orchid - 1:38am on 10/23/09
sending a big hug to you colleen, and more warm memories. [NT] - AngAk - 5:18pm on 10/23/09
Thanks so very much for your warm wishes! - colleenmomof2 - 9:06pm on 10/23/09

(((Colleen))) [NT] - LisainLA - 12:15am on 10/24/09
Sorry to hear about your mom passing. Isn't funny how so many memories - Dawn_MO - 4:08am on 10/25/09

16498. New family favorite: REC Cauliflower Soup - EvaN - 6:41pm on 10/16/09 (7)

Eva, if you like caraway seeds, they work well in this type of soup. So does grated cheddar and - MarilynFL - 6:42pm on 10/16/09

I love caraways seeds. Cheese goes without saying! *LOL* Thanks Marilyn :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:58pm on 10/16/09

Eva, check this out - it's fantastic. Curried cauliflower soup with coriander chutney [LINK] - Meryl - 6:44pm on 10/16/09

I second this one. I really liked it. Only thing was I learned to check my red curry paste. - Melissa Dallas - 6:50pm on 10/16/09
This soup sounds really elegant. And I love that it uses ginger. I'm definitely trying this one :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:59pm on 10/16/09

Adding one more to the group..... [LINK] - SallyBR - 4:44pm on 10/21/09

Wow, this soup looks outstanding! Thanks for sharing :-) [NT] - EvaN - 12:10pm on 10/22/09

16499. Horror - I can't find GayleMO's recipe for hot chocolate fudge and I have two kids waiting - EvaN - 6:56pm on 10/16/09 (4)

Here it is: Hot Fudge Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:05pm on 10/16/09

Meryl, Thank you, thank you, thank you (((hug))). I was about to become the most UNPOPULAR aunt - EvaN - 7:21pm on 10/16/09

You're very welcome!!! Sounds like it definitely should be in T&T. The recipe looks like it - Meryl - 7:26pm on 10/16/09

It is 1/2 cup. I remember that from last time :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:56pm on 10/16/09

16500. Dispatch... [LINK] - Traca - 9:42pm on 10/16/09 (10)

BLT with Truffle fries to go please...perhaps a NYC branch? [NT] - suz - 11:44pm on 10/16/09
Traca, is this the same Ventana that overlooks the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of CA? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:52pm on 10/16/09

This is Ventana Restaurant in Seattle. Ventana means "window" in Spanish and this location - Traca - 3:08am on 10/17/09

I knew it was in Seattle ....I was wondering if it is the same company that owns the one in CA ? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:37pm on 10/17/09

That's my favorite place in all of California. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:15pm on 10/17/09

Is it this place in Big Sur? [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 11:05pm on 10/17/09

Yes, that is the one...fabulous place with fabulous food. The ocean views are lovely. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:20am on 10/18/09

No, I love living vicariously through you! Keep 'em coming! [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:12am on 10/17/09
Wow, congratulations Traca! I love your dispatches, totally fascinating and insipiring. - Heather_in_SF - 4:17am on 10/18/09
Dyno-Girl, it all sounds wonderful. Best wishes for a great success. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:39am on 10/19/09

16501. If you don't want to read bragging don't open this! [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 12:32am on 10/17/09 (14)

Brag on... it's a beautiful place. Congrats to him!! [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:42am on 10/17/09

Yes, brag on! Good for him! [NT] - orchid - 12:55am on 10/17/09

Cyn, What terrific news.....so great for you nephew. Good to hear happy news for a change! [NT] - GayR - 12:56am on 10/17/09
Danny Meyer, very impressive,,as Orchid said "brag on" [NT] - suz - 1:06am on 10/17/09
BEAUTIFUL setting!! CONGRATS to him, and you've every right to be proud! [NT] - cheezz - 2:35am on 10/17/09
Whoo hoo! That's so awesome. :) [NT] - Traca - 3:05am on 10/17/09
Congrats. You should brag and be so proud. NT [NT] - elaine - 5:19am on 10/17/09
Definitely worth bragging about! Congrats! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:44am on 10/17/09
Fantastic! Congrats to him, and to your family! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:14pm on 10/17/09
WOW, good for him! [NT] - AngAk - 5:49pm on 10/17/09
I'm so happy for him. I would brag too if I were in your shoes! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:58pm on 10/17/09
How cool is that!! Obviously, he is a wonderful chef, and learned alot from you!! Very exciting! [NT] - barb_b - 6:59pm on 10/17/09
Thanks guys! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:13am on 10/18/09

How very impressive. Congratulations, nephew! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:37am on 10/19/09

16502. This attached blog piece on keeping homemade bread soft and fresh is very interesting! [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:34am on 10/17/09 (1)

Very interesting idea! Let us know how it turns out.... would like to try it. [NT] - cheezz - 10:42pm on 10/17/09

16503. Friend of a friend was Tony Bourdain's beer companion this week in Prague... - ErininNY - 2:21pm on 10/17/09 (4)

Awesome! Wonder if he was recognized in Prague? Here in Seattle it was embarassing. - Traca - 11:03pm on 10/17/09

Gosh. That's horrifying. I doubt he was too recognized in Prague--the show doesn't - ErininNY - 3:54pm on 10/18/09

It's funny seeing TV people and their crew -- especially when you have no idea who they are. - Traca - 5:48pm on 10/18/09

Eww.... - Heather_in_SF - 8:17am on 10/19/09

16504. REC: Double Mushrrom & Marsala Cream Fettuccini - Fantastic [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 3:47pm on 10/17/09 (2)

Mushrooms, pasta, cream and Marsala. What's not to like ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:50pm on 10/17/09

Eva, you are better than me...I could not open the link, because I feared that I would love it... - barb_b - 7:01pm on 10/17/09

16505. Anyone like quince? It's popping up in markets now--REC: Quince Tart... - charlie - 7:14pm on 10/17/09 (2)

Love quince....I make quince jelly, jam, pickle, et.c (more) - daricem - 9:34pm on 10/17/09

I envy you! [NT] - charlie - 2:38am on 10/18/09