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

14946. AARGH - need to rant. Can I give up??? - Music City Missy - 4:46pm on 05/27/09 (17)

Well keep this up, honey, and you will be sick. Literally. Then you'll miss both events. - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 05/27/09
you bet you can give up! you offered help and services and that's very generous but, - Randi - 5:26pm on 05/27/09
I vote that you listen to your instincts and take a pass on this event. - Heather_in_SF - 6:12pm on 05/27/09
Thanks eveyone - I just don't quit easily and feel guilty. I do need bacon!!! - Music City Missy - 6:48pm on 05/27/09

how at I make you my pasta carbonara? glad you are taking care of you :-). [NT] - Randi - 6:58pm on 05/27/09

shoot! how "about" I make..... [NT] - Randi - 7:01pm on 05/27/09

Here is a bacon-wrapped cracker recipe from Pioneer Woman. REC: Bacon Wrapped Crackers [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 8:20pm on 05/27/09

Thanks - that is the one I was remembering! [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:10am on 05/28/09

You take care of yourself - kiddo. Don't mess with your health - mental or physical! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:05pm on 05/27/09
You are allowed to say No and it will help them in the long run... - MariaDNoCA - 10:02pm on 05/27/09

I'm a big advocate of "Just say No" it can be very liberating! Plus, it gets easier to say - LisainLA - 10:15pm on 05/27/09

:-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:27pm on 05/27/09

Wow, I see this differently. Had you told them two or three weeks - Miss Lola - 11:38pm on 05/27/09

I agree with Miss Lola, if you back out now, your action will follow you - KarenNoCA - 12:00am on 05/28/09

JUST SAY NO! Your trip and your life are more important than this event. Who cares if you didn't - Marianne - 12:36am on 05/28/09

Just caught up with this and think Marianne is spot on. I am watching the Geoge Strait "Artist of - Nan - 4:00am on 05/28/09

Some people use guilt to manipulate others. Resist ! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:37pm on 05/28/09

14947. Excited to be baking tomorrow - Dutch Crunch Rolls! - Heather_in_SF - 6:22pm on 05/27/09 (5)

Have fun! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:03pm on 05/27/09
I think these may be the same as alligator rolls. - wekick - 3:48am on 05/29/09
Are they like this? >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:22pm on 05/29/09
They are called leopard or tiger rolls in Holland - they have a wash of rice flour, sugar and yeast - Heather_in_SF - 6:39am on 05/31/09
Alligator Rolls [LINK] - wekick - 12:43pm on 05/31/09

14948. Made the Rooster Crackers - YUM!!! [LINK] - Music City Missy - 6:44pm on 05/27/09 (1)

How did I miss this! 'Looks great! [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:46pm on 06/05/09

14949. To check out: Gingersnap cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:03pm on 05/27/09 (0)

14950. wooohooo!! Joe will be here in a half hour, seeya all tomorrow! :-) [NT] - Randi - 9:13pm on 05/27/09 (2)

Aw, have a fantastic time! Can't wait to hear all about it. :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 10:13pm on 05/27/09
Sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear about the visit! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:10am on 05/28/09

14951. REC: Sibby��s Cupcakery's Ginger Darling Cupcakes w/Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:21pm on 05/27/09 (2)

Maria, these look wonderful, thanks for posting! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:35pm on 05/28/09
These sound really tasty. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:26pm on 05/29/09

14952. Question about working with marshmallow fondant.... I'm making cookies - cheezz - 10:48pm on 05/27/09 (17)

C, if you're laying the fondant on top of each other, you can use water or a clear extract or simple - MarilynFL - 11:48pm on 05/27/09

Hey, don't overlook spit... it works for a bounty of things :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:46am on 05/28/09

now, I assume the cookies must cool COMPLETELY before I lay fondant on them? [NT] - cheezz - 1:46am on 05/28/09

Yes, I would allow them to cool completely... - desertculinary - 2:20am on 05/28/09

dc's list matches my decorating book. I've seen the gel, but never used it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 05/28/09

Here's a recipe for piping gel for Baking911; - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 05/28/09

Bakerella covers her cupcakes with thin coating of buttercream before laying on the fondant - AngAk - 6:58pm on 05/28/09

That's fondant to cake, Ang. I think cheezz wants to ensure fondant pieces sticks to other fondant. - MarilynFL - 7:27pm on 05/28/09

You're right Marilyn... I think I will do the buttercream on the cookies next time BEFORE - cheezz - 4:13pm on 05/29/09
oh, I was seeing cut outs, like Linzer cookies with small cutouts filled into the cutout. that just - AngAk - 5:40pm on 05/29/09

If you haven't washed the marshmallow bowl yet, try - DawnNYS - 12:07am on 05/28/09

hey, I think I'm going with the spit - thanks to Marilyn for the idea :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:04am on 05/28/09

Didn't end up doing the centers, but the fondant is super easy to work with... [LINK] - cheezz - 4:00pm on 05/29/09

BEAUTIFUL! [NT] - AngAk - 5:40pm on 05/29/09
Lovely, cheezz, nice job. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:05pm on 05/29/09
Very pretty! - DawnNYS - 12:47am on 05/30/09
Nicely Done!! [NT] - barb_b - 9:49am on 05/30/09

14953. Looks good: Asparagus and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:13am on 05/28/09 (7)

YUM. Looks like the recipe I use... it may seem like a lot of ingredients, but it goes fast. [NT] - cheezz - 1:50am on 05/28/09

This is a standard stir-fry composition, and it's delicious. Kevin's right... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:59pm on 05/28/09

This looks/sounds great! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:08am on 05/28/09
? about the cashews - Pam - 8:35pm on 05/28/09

If you're stir-frying the cashews, that's what's making them soft. This recipe just garnishes with - Meryl - 9:18pm on 05/28/09

By the way, are you using roasted cashews? [NT] - Meryl - 9:39pm on 05/28/09

Planter's cashew pieces - Pam - 5:01pm on 06/01/09

14954. Do you have a ceramic knife? - MariaDNoCA - 12:29am on 05/28/09 (6)

I had one for awhile, but it got dull. You have to go to a knife shop to get it sharpened - cheezz - 1:49am on 05/28/09

I forgot to mention that I have had all mine for years and with the exception of the two I sent off. - KarenNoCA - 2:28pm on 05/28/09

Beware cheap ceramic. $15 sounds very low for a good knife. Good ceramic can cost you quite - Shaun in TO - 12:03pm on 05/28/09
Kyocera is the brand I have. I have two chef's knives and 2 paring knives - KarenNoCA - 2:26pm on 05/28/09

Wow, what great customer service - good to know! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:19pm on 05/28/09
Wish I'd known that before hubby threw it away! He does these things when I'm gone... :( - cheezz - 4:24pm on 05/29/09

14955. Made this Mac & Cheese tonight for dinner...REC: Orgasmic Mac N Cheese [LINK] - judy-mass - 2:23am on 05/28/09 (8)

Whose got that dang helmet!!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:26am on 05/28/09

Woody has it because he's facing a lot of ... [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 4:10am on 05/28/09

well he needs to give it back now! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 05/28/09

nope, Sandi has it '-D [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 4:09pm on 05/28/09

uh-oh... you're on to me! [NT] - FloriSandy - 7:29pm on 05/28/09

you can't hide from the helmet Sandy, but good try ;-)) [NT] - Randi - 9:59pm on 05/28/09

Wow, does that look great! And I was thinking of making the one with a cauliflower - CynUpstateNY - 8:07am on 05/28/09
Myohmy, this sounds rich and delicious. Not a chevre fan but I'm sure I can - Pat-NoCal - 4:36pm on 05/29/09

14956. Looks good ! Spiral Coffee Cake with Nuts and Orange Marmalade [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:36am on 05/28/09 (1)

Yes it DOES! Looks like a giant cinnamon roll... great presentation [NT] - cheezz - 4:26pm on 05/29/09

14957. Did lunch 4 20 women yest--made Brioche Stuffed with Chicken Artichoke Tarragon Salad, my grandma's - wigs - 1:50pm on 05/28/09 (15)

wigs, I heard 20 guests was bad luck. 21 is perfect. I'm volunteering for your next one. For your - MarilynFL - 2:01pm on 05/28/09

MarilynFL, I have some brioche and chicken and 1 deviled egg half left over so fly on up - wigs - 2:35pm on 05/28/09

whoa...you're a LOT more polite than I am when I swear. Thanks for the invite! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:49pm on 05/28/09

Actually, it's "22 is perfect" - sign me up! [NT] - cheezz - 4:27pm on 05/29/09

Everything sounds great, wigs! I'll post the Asparagus in T&T. Here's the original link for anyone [LINK] - Meryl - 6:30pm on 05/28/09

Wigs, can you post the recipe for the Chocolate Charlotte Russe? thanks. [NT] - Meryl - 6:30pm on 05/28/09

Check the archives Meryl, it's posted - Pat-NoCal - 4:25pm on 05/29/09

Found it - thanks, Pat! [NT] - Meryl - 7:35pm on 05/29/09

Mmmm, brioche with your chicken - Pat-NoCal - 4:24pm on 05/29/09

YAY! I got the recipes entered with no mishaps this time. Also, a neuron fired somewhere in my - wigs - 10:58pm on 05/29/09

Whoops, the placement is in error on that sentence above. Meant to put it after my RECS below. [NT] - wigs - 10:59pm on 05/29/09

REC: Brioche Stuffed with Chicken Artichoke Salad - wigs - 9:44pm on 05/29/09

Copied and saved! Sounds delicious. I've never made an actual brioche but I've used the dough - Joe - 2:27am on 05/31/09

Joe, U don't have to make the brioche to whip up & enjoy the chicken salad. J's pastry ring sounds - wigs - 12:44pm on 06/04/09

REC: Deviled Eggs - wigs - 10:54pm on 05/29/09

14958. we all had a wonderful evening together last night! - Randi - 5:59pm on 05/28/09 (10)

Glad to hear that you all had such a good time. [NT] - Marg CDN - 6:47pm on 05/28/09
Sounds wonderful in every way...even if the food didn't quite live up to expectations - deb-in-MI - 6:48pm on 05/28/09
What a nice treat!! I am sure a great time was had by all!! (So nice of Nan!) [NT] - barb_b - 8:24pm on 05/28/09
Joe brought me some of his home made peanut brittle. dang that's good stuff! I haven't had peanut - Randi - 9:52pm on 05/28/09
Here I am! Stranded at the Holiday Inn at the Portland Airport. We missed our flight... - Joe - 1:11am on 05/29/09

Hopefully you are home by now... - deb-in-MI - 8:37pm on 05/29/09

Great! I'm glad you all had a good time and Nan, what a sweet thing to do! [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:40pm on 05/29/09

Dang Joe - we just landed at the Portland airport this afternoon - hopefully you were home by then. - Music City Missy - 5:42am on 05/30/09

We were home by10:00 AM. What a near miss! I hear the sunny weather is holding for now... - Joe - 2:20pm on 05/30/09

Thanks. So far so good on the food - Music City Missy - 8:10pm on 05/30/09

14959. Macaroni Grill Italian wedding soup recipe - danjhill - 6:42pm on 05/28/09 (14)

I think this is the thread you're looking for. Click on the link. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:02pm on 05/28/09

Evidently lindy's bribe didn't work. She didn't post the recipe from her friend, that I can find. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:05pm on 05/28/09

Looks like she might have shared in PM with a few from that thread. - LisainLA - 7:12pm on 05/28/09

here is a recipe from Ina Garten. It looked good. has chicken meatballs [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:21pm on 05/28/09

ISO lindy or Melissa in Dallas: help with recipe?? [NT] - AngAk - 7:22pm on 05/28/09

I'm sorry I never responded, I have never found the recipe, I'd still Love to have it, anyone? [NT] - dianncy1964 - 10:14pm on 05/28/09

so far, I found this for some Macaroni Grill recipes [NT] [LINK] - dianncy1964 - 10:18pm on 05/28/09

This too is some Mararoni Grill recipes [NT] [LINK] - dianncy1964 - 10:19pm on 05/28/09

Still can't find that recipe for Macaroni Grill's Italian Wedding Soup [NT] - dianncy1964 - 10:43pm on 05/28/09

Sadly, the last time she ran into him he was acting like a real jerk. She couldn't - Melissa Dallas - 11:16pm on 05/28/09

Thanks for the help.... - danjhill - 12:15am on 05/29/09

danj, here are four recipes from Uncle Phaedrus, Finder of Lost recipes - MarilynFL - 12:44am on 05/29/09

One more..and this would be the first one I'd try from Vaccaro's Trattoria near Akron, Ohio. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:46am on 05/29/09
Here is another one that sounds good. REC: Italian Wedding Soup - Giada De Laurentiis Recipe [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 11:46am on 05/29/09

14960. To check out: Key Lime Layer Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:04pm on 05/28/09 (1)

Wow!!! When I think of key lime, I think of key lime pie, this looks very interesting indeed !!!! [NT] - dianncy1964 - 10:12pm on 05/28/09

14961. To check out: Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:02pm on 05/28/09 (1)

Rec: Frisee, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 10:35pm on 05/28/09

14962. I just made the most delicious Pimento Cheese. Had not made it in years - Melissa Dallas - 11:21pm on 05/28/09 (5)

This sounds like a great snack! - judy-mass - 1:25am on 05/29/09

No difference. My countertops don't have an overhang to clamp a hand grinder - Melissa Dallas - 1:37am on 05/29/09

Congratulations, Mel...you managed to cure a childhood phobia with one recipe - MarilynFL - 5:27pm on 05/29/09

The homemade & commercial stuff don't have much in common, especially lately. - Melissa Dallas - 9:12pm on 05/29/09

Pate of the South! Yummy.... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:45am on 05/31/09

14963. ISO Sylvia, made your rec: Sesame Glazed Chicken legs.Very good; served over rice. Enjoyed it! Tx [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:13am on 05/29/09 (3)

It's a good one; glad you enjoyed it. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:39pm on 05/29/09
Thanks for posting this and for commenting on it. I was at a loss as to - Dawn_MO - 3:28pm on 05/29/09
At first she has Thai Thighs, now Sesame Legs, can't wait to hear what's next! Tee hee! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:47am on 05/31/09

14964. PatBastop, check PMs...need your address. thanks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:25pm on 05/29/09 (3)

Got it...thanks! [PS: I'm thinking...I'm thinking...] [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:20pm on 05/30/09

I draw the line at cake balls, though :))) [NT] - PatBastrop - 12:09am on 05/31/09

That makes two of us! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:44pm on 06/07/09

14965. Key Lime Pound Cake - Recipe of Bonnie Boland Featured in Phyllis Hoffman's "Celebrate Spring" ....< [LINK] - GayR - 3:25pm on 05/29/09 (8)

Actual Magazine Cover from Hoffman Media (Cake is on the Cover) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:29pm on 05/29/09
I made a pound cake yesterday and cut it into slices for freezing~ UGH... I wish I had this recipe - dianncy1964 - 4:26pm on 05/29/09

dianncy1964, I hope you enjoy this when you try it ... Same publishers as Taste of South, etc. [NT] - GayR - 4:41pm on 05/29/09

Awesome, I think I'll make this, this weekend, never hurts to have TOO much pound cake Thanks GayR [NT] - dianncy1964 - 4:57pm on 05/29/09

Yum I just brought home a bottle of key lime juice from Key West, too. [NT] - Mimi - 5:53pm on 05/29/09

Oh, Oh, would that be Nellie and Joe's?? Anything better? We have it in the Safeway here now, - Nan - 11:44pm on 05/30/09

simple pleasures, eh Nan? [NT] - AngAk - 1:22am on 05/31/09
Yes, it is!!! - Mimi - 7:00pm on 05/31/09

14966. Steve2 in LA - how did those loaf pan liners work out? [NT] - cheezz - 4:20pm on 05/29/09 (2)

They're a tad too small to work as well as parchment paper but they look good & are better than nada [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:32am on 05/30/09

smaller pan, maybe? ah well.... in a pinch [NT] - cheezz - 3:09am on 06/01/09

14967. Just bought 4 artichokes, came home and realized I have never cooked them.... - Kathleen - 6:59pm on 05/29/09 (22)

First, trim them: cut the tops so most of the pointy ends of the leaves get trimmed. Cut the stem - Joe - 7:17pm on 05/29/09

That sounds easy enough. I can do that. Thanks. [NT] - Kathleen - 8:20pm on 05/29/09
I leave about an inch of the stem---it steams up nice and soft, just like the heart. - AngAk - 8:43pm on 05/29/09

If I'm making just one, I pop it into the microwave to steam. [NT] - AngAk - 8:43pm on 05/29/09

Joe, been thinking about steaming them upside down, remove choke & stuff the center. Thoughts? - Angiebaby - 10:03pm on 05/29/09

Sounds good to me. I think I would bake them after stuffing instead of more steaming. [NT] - Joe - 1:22am on 05/30/09

Joe-this is what I do and it works out so well - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:56am on 05/30/09

I steam them as well - trim the points with kitchen shears, steam and serve with butter - heaven! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:40am on 05/30/09

Now that you mention it, I can't believe I've never eaten them with butter...in - Pat-NoCal - 8:23pm on 05/29/09

Oh yeah...only Mayo for us too! Yum [NT] - orchid - 9:09pm on 05/29/09
And I've never eaten them with Mayo! :-) DH did, but I've always been a butter girl, lol [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:41am on 06/07/09

I consider myself a pretty good cook but with my last attempt I threw them out... - deb-in-MI - 8:36pm on 05/29/09
BH&G Cookbook was the only one i had as a young wife over 41 years ago. - orchid - 9:24pm on 05/29/09

i....? pffftt [NT] - orchid - 9:27pm on 05/29/09

Fast, easy and good!!! method for artichokes! (more) - daricem - 10:44pm on 05/29/09

i like the idea of steaming. Sometimes they get so watered down after boiling - KarenNoCA - 11:24pm on 05/29/09

Here's a good video from the Gourmet Test Kitchen on how to trim artichokes [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:33am on 05/30/09

Bookmarked! Thanks to you, Sandi, I will try, try again! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:58am on 05/30/09
This guy in the video better not come near my artichokes! [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:23am on 06/07/09

Marcella Hazan's recipe for braising them in a little olive oil and white wine, and stuffed with - Shaun in TO - 11:34am on 05/30/09
Here's one I posted awhile back from Chicago's Bistro 110 -- Artichoke stuffed with brie -- YUM! - PatBastrop - 1:28pm on 05/30/09
Here's one more: Artichokes baked with Gorgonzola cheese. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:31pm on 05/30/09

14968. to check out, cooking sauces [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 7:21pm on 05/29/09 (0)

14969. NFRC, sort of. ISO Book Agent...got any recommendations? (Not for me...) - Traca - 9:34pm on 05/29/09 (15)

I need one too! [NT] - Meryl - 11:31pm on 05/29/09

(Except I'm not doing a food-related book - I'm doing a children's book). [NT] - Meryl - 6:38am on 05/30/09

How cool, tell us more? [NT] - Curious1 - 3:21pm on 05/30/09

Well, it's halfway through - it's very magical and funny - The - Meryl - 9:49pm on 05/30/09

Meryl, have you looked at this site? [LINK] - ErininNY - 12:07am on 05/31/09

Erin, you're a doll! Thanks! [NT] - Meryl - 12:34am on 05/31/09

Excellent! I was just with my friend Crescent and she's had several of her - Traca - 3:23am on 05/31/09

How well I know! [NT] - Meryl - 5:17am on 05/31/09

Surely Kim R. knows someone? What genre are we talking about? - ErininNY - 4:45am on 05/30/09

Who's Kim R? I thought the same thing - agent first, then a deal. [NT] - Meryl - 5:14am on 05/30/09
I'm still learning. Friends on the hunt for agents. Cooking in particular. Got a great lead [LINK] - Traca - 6:14am on 05/30/09

Here's a couple more options I've culled from my Twitter network... - Traca - 6:17am on 05/30/09

have you asked orangette, or shauna, or deb at smittenkitchen? they all have recently - AngAk - 6:31am on 05/30/09

Yes, I know Orangette & Shauna. I believe Orangette had an agent but I - Traca - 3:19am on 05/31/09

write about having dinner with dreamy chefs?? [NT] - AngAk - 3:23am on 05/31/09

14970. Can I use Nutella that has been out in the garage for - DawnNYS - 11:49pm on 05/29/09 (1)

I think so. It is fairly indestructable. [NT] - Joe - 3:02pm on 05/30/09

14971. Am in the middle of baking my husband's favorite cake for his birthday, and taking a break. Saw [LINK] - Meryl - 2:41am on 05/30/09 (3)

Please tell Lou I wish him a happy one, Meryl! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:31am on 05/30/09
Happy Birthday to Lou! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:54am on 05/30/09
Cyn and Deb, Lou says "Thank you!" for your birthday wishes! [NT] - Meryl - 8:07pm on 05/30/09

14972. This looks so, so good! Check out Pan Fried Cauliflower - healthy too. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:47am on 05/30/09 (10)

And I'm making this one very soon, probably in San Diego. Foil Baked Feta. Wow. Easy! [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:50am on 05/30/09

Wow! Nothing looks betta than that feta! [NT] - Meryl - 3:22am on 05/30/09

Thanks for the link! [NT] - Meryl - 3:24am on 05/30/09

Michael, just curious - what's the benefit of doing it in a pan, as opposed to roasting it? [NT] - Meryl - 3:24am on 05/30/09

Is it mainly because it's takes less time? [NT] - Meryl - 3:25am on 05/30/09

Uh oh - too much wine - I meant "it", not "it's." [NT] - Meryl - 3:25am on 05/30/09

I would imagine it is a time factor, as well as not heating up an oven... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:50am on 05/30/09
I alway choose stove top over oven when I can. Maybe it's because I have to - aajay - 1:31pm on 05/30/09

Looks great and simple! Thanks. I have a lot of chives already, um, at least those that - DawnNYS - 3:30pm on 05/30/09
Or in my case, so many times the only oven is in use at a much lower temp. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:16pm on 05/30/09

14973. I remembe seeing a Brussels Sprouts recipe where the little guys were roasted... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:08am on 05/30/09 (10)

That would be "remember". Oy. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:09am on 05/30/09
Michael, I halve them, toss with a little EVOO, lots of garlic powder and onion powder, - Meryl - 4:17am on 05/30/09

I'm trying to convert two teenagers and a reticent wifey. I happen to love... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:41am on 05/30/09
I chopped up bacon and onions and roast all three together! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:52am on 05/30/09

Michael, here is Moyn's method for roasting them with fennel. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 5:05am on 05/30/09
I only remember seeing a video where the sprouts were stir fried & folks were converted. - wigs - 12:08pm on 05/30/09
I've converted many a sprout hater by doing the following: - Janet in NC - 12:43pm on 05/30/09
Here's another way . . . - magnoliainchicago - 4:12am on 05/31/09

Hey, Magnolia. Nice to see you! And I never tried glazing brussels sprouts. Thank you. [NT] - KC_ - 12:09pm on 05/31/09

We pan roast them, but oven roasting would do the trick - - LisainLA - 5:48pm on 05/31/09

14974. My Saturday Six(It's Sat in Eastern and central time : ) - AngAk - 5:53am on 05/30/09 (16)

Wow - Anchorage to Maui! Talk about a contrast... my Saturday Six include - DawnNYS - 3:27pm on 05/30/09
and mine are..... - Randi - 4:02pm on 05/30/09
My Saturday Six - EvaN - 8:40pm on 05/30/09

Eva, take a look at this link for Breakfast Brioche with Chocolate.... [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:47pm on 05/30/09
Great breakfast idea, Eva! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:10pm on 05/30/09
Eva, try this combo sometime, - Dawn_MO - 12:49pm on 05/31/09

Saturday Six - Luisa_Calif - 10:17pm on 05/30/09
My Saturday Six - ErininNY - 10:57pm on 05/30/09

Try "baked pig" for me. Saw many signs but never got a chance to try. [NT] - aajay - 11:21pm on 05/30/09

In Prague, that is. [NT] - aajay - 11:22pm on 05/30/09

Oh, yes, indeedy... Vepro, knedlo, zelo--pork knuckle, dumplings, sauerkraut. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:30pm on 05/31/09

My Saturday Six - KarenNoCA - 11:25pm on 05/30/09
My Saturday six..... - PatBastrop - 12:07am on 05/31/09
My Saturday Six - the good, the bad, and the ugly: - Meryl - 1:29am on 05/31/09
I never seem to do Saturday Six but Sunday Seven......late again..... - joanietoo - 2:47pm on 05/31/09
Saturday Six.... - barb_b - 8:00pm on 05/31/09

14975. ISO MarilynFL, Mar in the Sunday N.Y. Times - I Love, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti is featured - thought [LINK] - GayR - 6:52am on 05/30/09 (3)

Typo - I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti [NT] - GayR - 6:55am on 05/30/09

M, that was in the paper May 29th 2009, not Sunday's paper. [NT] - GayR - 12:40pm on 05/30/09

Thanks Gay...I picked it up at the library yesterday, to be read after Terry Pratchett. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:19pm on 05/30/09

14976. Chocolate Lush: Don't think I've posted this before. My mom used to make it for a east dessert - CynUpstateNY - 10:26am on 05/30/09 (7)

Mke that "easy". [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:27am on 05/30/09

Make that "make" I'm done! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:27am on 05/30/09

is this also called a pudding cake? I remember those from when I was a kid, good stuff! [NT] - Randi - 4:06pm on 05/30/09
I also know it as Pudding Cake, wonderful with ice cream. I wonder why they aren't as popular now? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:35pm on 05/30/09
Used to make a lemon one, custard on bottom cake on top. Easy too. [NT] - aajay - 11:20pm on 05/30/09

Yes! Me, too. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:43am on 05/31/09
In winter we make an apple-caramel one. Also the chocolate version, but not as much. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 1:22pm on 05/31/09

14977. In search of a grilled beef boneless short ribs? - Sarah in Charleston - 12:59pm on 05/30/09 (4)

Barbecue-Braised Vietnamese Short Ribs with Sweet Vinegar Glaze from the latest Fine Cooking. A [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:40pm on 05/30/09
Rec: Korean-style Grilled Beef Short Ribs and Scallions [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:03pm on 05/30/09

Next time I want to try these Grilled Korean-Style Short Ribs. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:06pm on 05/30/09

and these Sweet Soy-Grilled Short Ribs. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:08pm on 05/30/09

14978. One perfect fig from the tree...what to do with it???? [NT] - joanietoo - 1:13pm on 05/30/09 (9)

Chomp, chomp? [NT] - Curious1 - 1:42pm on 05/30/09

lol, exactly what I was thinking, C1. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:43pm on 05/30/09

You mean you haven't eaten it yet? ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:42pm on 05/30/09
Stuff it with blue cheese, drizzle with honey and wrap in proscuitto before popping in your mouth [NT] - Music City Missy - 8:12pm on 05/30/09
Brie on crackers, piece of fig on top. Yum! [NT] - EvaN - 8:44pm on 05/30/09
On the outside chance that you still have it, or for the next one, quarter, top with chopped toasted - Joe - 1:52am on 05/31/09

Good one Joe, yes I still have it...couldn't eat it on my own...DH is here for lunch today. :) [NT] - joanietoo - 1:57pm on 05/31/09

Or, for dessert, poach it in Sambuca and serve with ricotta and pine nuts [NT] [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 2:55pm on 05/31/09

I would have tried this...yumm. We had it with warm S. Marcelin cheese, toasted - joanietoo - 8:25pm on 05/31/09

14979. I made Shaun in TO's Swiss Chard Gratin last night, delicious and uses the stems as well as leaves. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:45pm on 05/30/09 (7)

What a coincidence. I just bought Swiss chard and was wondering what I'd do with it. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:48pm on 05/30/09
Me too. I've got lots of chard in the garden. This is dinner tonight with some grilled sausages. But - Joe - 12:23am on 05/31/09

Ummm, actually...I did cut it down to 6T. and used part of that to put on top before - Curious1 - 12:40am on 05/31/09

The butter just adds to the richness (partly to balance the slight bitterness of the chard). Tannis - Shaun in TO - 6:28pm on 05/31/09

It was delicious! My butter use was just about the same as Curious', For company I might - Joe - 8:15pm on 05/31/09

Shaun, should you put this in T&T? [NT] - Joe - 8:16pm on 05/31/09

Done (finally). [NT] - Shaun in TO - 5:26pm on 06/03/09

14980. REC: Lamb Piccata with Capers - very simple, very tasty. H gave it 10 plus. - Marg CDN - 2:57pm on 05/30/09 (1)

Wow, why didn't we thing of that?? Shoulder chops are so good, lemon with lamb, Yum. Thanks!! [NT] - Nan - 4:00pm on 05/30/09

14981. Cake Balls versus the Elemental Theories of Physics [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:47pm on 05/30/09 (43)

Marilyn, you're WAAAY funnier than Pioneer Woman!!! Where's your blog??!? - Sandi in Hawaii - 7:03pm on 05/30/09

[tee-hee] try saying that fast 3 times! - MarilynFL - 12:48pm on 06/01/09

Oh hahahahah, I am still laughing! Thanks [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:10pm on 05/30/09
Mar, you are a riot! Love this! [NT] - barb_b - 7:30pm on 05/30/09
LOL!!! Here I go grabbing my tissues again! You are such a scream! [NT] - FloriSandy - 7:46pm on 05/30/09
Crackin' up here! They're gorgeous and delightful, nevertheless. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 8:07pm on 05/30/09
you are our "culinary stand up comic" genious I'm rolling here! [NT] - Randi - 8:32pm on 05/30/09
Too brilliant! [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:47pm on 05/30/09
How funny, but they came out beautifully! Were they appreciated? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:37pm on 05/30/09

Yep...received $130 in donations that day. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:22pm on 05/30/09

Marilyn, you are my "Day-Maker" - Luisa_Calif - 9:41pm on 05/30/09

Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Schoooooool's out for EVER! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:49pm on 05/30/09

Congratulations!!!!!!!! Have fun with your "new" life! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:22pm on 05/30/09

Luisa, Congrats on your retirement! I recently have given thought to the teachers that made - barb_b - 11:24pm on 05/30/09
Mazel tov, Luisa! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:58pm on 05/30/09
(((((Enjoy your retirement))))) [NT] - joanietoo - 2:11pm on 05/31/09
Congratulations Luisa! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:59pm on 05/31/09
Congratulation! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:55pm on 05/31/09

Marilyn, you have done it again!! I can't wait for your blog! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:57pm on 05/30/09
What, you didn't get shut down by the evil Legal Dept?? bravo! [NT] - AngAk - 2:02am on 05/31/09

"Don't Ask. Don't Tell." [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 05/31/09

Now you've got it! ;-) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:44pm on 05/31/09

This is the funniest thing I have read in a long while and makes... - elaine - 3:07am on 05/31/09

...if my pain can ease yours....then my job is done here. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 06/01/09

Marilyn, I will never ever look at anything on a stick without thinking of "Pop Poop." ROTF! [NT] - Joe - 3:47am on 05/31/09
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feyn..errr..Ms Marilyn! LOL!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:16am on 05/31/09

I loved that book. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 05/31/09

Feynman Lives! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:50pm on 05/31/09

Oh Marilyn - I wish you would start your own blog! - deb-in-MI - 10:35am on 05/31/09

Hon, to be honest, I haven't a clue how people blog every day.... - MarilynFL - 10:16am on 06/01/09

You don't have to blog daily - lots of people just do it occasionally... - deb-in-MI - 10:31am on 06/01/09

Saw this posted yesterday but waited to read it Sunday morning so I could start my day laughing! - CynUpstateNY - 11:21am on 05/31/09
You far too ambitious, but thank goodness, else we would not have laughter to start our day. [NT] - joanietoo - 2:10pm on 05/31/09
Oh lookie, she is making Cheese Cake Pops now >>>> - EvaN - 8:41pm on 05/31/09
"What the Galileo?" Seriously, I rarely snort out loud when reading, but this is so funny. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:33pm on 05/31/09
Marilyn, your anecdotes are a delight to read. You should consider writing - Sylvia - 10:11pm on 05/31/09

I don't know Sylvia...your title is pretty accurate. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:47pm on 06/01/09
Thank you for sharing your wonderful wit with all of us! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:26pm on 06/01/09

I think I loved that final photo the most. After all of that eloquence, we finish with a pop pooping [NT] - Marg CDN - 1:30pm on 06/01/09
Hysterical! Please give us more of your wit. You are talented, girl! [NT] - Marianne - 4:18am on 06/03/09
LOL! Thank you for sharing that and making my day!! [NT] - mboley - 7:11pm on 06/03/09
Now this is why I save your kitchen adventures on my desktop.... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:41pm on 04/07/14
This is the best story ever! Thank you for making my day and saving me from grief when I open the - elaine - 4:27am on 05/03/14

14982. Food Saver bag savings - Marsha tbay - 10:47pm on 05/30/09 (9)

Hi Marsha, do you have a link for this special? [NT] - Curious1 - 12:42am on 05/31/09

www.foodsaver.com [NT] - Marsha tbay - 1:38am on 05/31/09

marsha, the 6.99 discount worked, but not free shipping. It says free for $100 or more. [LINK] - AngAk - 2:12am on 05/31/09

Maybe a good deal for a huge family, but not for us... - KarenNoCA - 2:54am on 05/31/09

We use the rolls that we cut to fit for salmon season. shipping was $$$$ to AK, so didn't order [NT] - AngAk - 3:21am on 05/31/09

Ang, I just tried and used an Anchorage zip code and got free shipping. - Michael in Sarasota - 3:45pm on 05/31/09

I'll try again. 6.99 is better than costco or walmart, if there's no shipping - AngAk - 10:01pm on 05/31/09

Ang, I got free shipping by typing in that code. I did not have over $100 order. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:59pm on 05/31/09

Thanks Marsha, I reopened your post and see it was there. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:45pm on 05/31/09

14983. Thanks Melissa for the tip about the enchiladas. It worked great without the mess. - Dawn_MO - 2:52am on 05/31/09 (0)

14984. Just bought a new-to-me brioche pan, and excited with the - DawnNYS - 12:45pm on 05/31/09 (12)

Oh...hold on...Shirley Corriher had a good hint in Cookwise...be right back... - MarilynFL - 3:26pm on 05/31/09

Thanks Mar. Baking on a hot stone? Does she mean - DawnNYS - 4:18pm on 05/31/09

Yep.... - MarilynFL - 6:28pm on 05/31/09

Dawn is it a nonstick pan? I find that I don't need any pregreasing with the nonstick as there is - Marg CDN - 6:41pm on 05/31/09

I only ever lightly grease a not-nonstick pan (is that a "stick pan"?), and never flour, with the - Shaun in TO - 8:44pm on 05/31/09
No, it's a *tin* pan. It's got little loops and flowers on the top. Very - DawnNYS - 12:15am on 06/01/09

So any particular recipe for a good dough or batter? Bread or cake, or - DawnNYS - 12:18am on 06/01/09

D, I'd be more than happy to send you Shirley's two brioche versions. - MarilynFL - 11:39am on 06/01/09

Oh! Sure, I hadn't seen your post until just now. Sorry. My email is - DawnNYS - 1:47pm on 06/07/09

I'll be mailing it to you via snail mail...too many pages for scans. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:46am on 06/10/09

I'm still working through many recipes. Not one yet that I'm thrilled with but Lenotre's comes close - Marg CDN - 11:51am on 06/01/09

You may find this helpful, from Nancy Silverton and Julia [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN - 1:17pm on 06/01/09

14985. Tonights Braai...... - joanietoo - 2:31pm on 05/31/09 (4)

Recipe for Piedmont Roasted Peppers [NT] - joanietoo - 2:35pm on 05/31/09

yum sounds divine. a good use for those small colorful peppers from coctco. [NT] - AngAk - 10:09pm on 05/31/09

Am I out of the loop? What's Braai? Thanks. [NT] - Marianne - 4:38am on 06/03/09

Braaivleis = BBQ (Afrikaans) [NT] - joanietoo - 9:18pm on 06/09/09

14986. Tonight's Braai - joanietoo - 2:34pm on 05/31/09 (10)

Joanie, isn't beer part of the cooking process? I haven't made it but I'm pretty sure the - Randi - 3:26pm on 05/31/09

Correct, Randi! However, I think if the diet coke is replaced by apple or sparkling cider, - Michael in Sarasota - 3:36pm on 05/31/09

I may have to try this sometime soon. I'm a huge fan of the corned beef baked in beer. dunno why - Randi - 4:10pm on 05/31/09
I love the idea of using wine. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:52pm on 05/31/09

I know I've seen a recipe using coke. Check the link for some reviews from those who have. Note [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:35pm on 05/31/09

And here's a recipe from Recipezaar that says coke or sprite can be used. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:36pm on 05/31/09
oh good grief, Mountain Dew and they don't understand why they were dissapointed, yikes! [NT] - Randi - 4:08pm on 05/31/09

LOL!! "The only can I had was Draino. The paramedics wouldn't eat it either when they showed up." - Michael in Sarasota - 6:27pm on 05/31/09

I decided to use wine in the empty doet coke cans but DH came home with beer :) [NT] - joanietoo - 7:51pm on 05/31/09

make that diet :) [NT] - joanietoo - 7:51pm on 05/31/09

14987. REC: goat cheese ravioli with bell peppers and brown butter - OMG were these good! [LINK] - Randi - 4:05pm on 05/31/09 (5)

Randi, So glad you posted this recipe! I am a fan of goat cheese. Hope all went well with Smitten. [NT] - barb_b - 7:34pm on 05/31/09

then you will definately want to make these, I think they could be addicting :-) - Randi - 5:10pm on 06/01/09

Smitten? What'd I miss? [NT] - Joe - 8:42pm on 05/31/09

Check it out, Joe. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:49pm on 05/31/09

Ahhhhh. I was out of the loop for a week and Randi and I had so much to talk about over our dinner. [NT] - Joe - 8:57pm on 05/31/09

14988. NFR: Can anyone answer a computer question for me, please? - KarenNoCA - 4:46pm on 05/31/09 (10)

I experimented a little and with mine, if I keep the cursor to the right, the dripdown menu - Curious1 - 5:50pm on 05/31/09

So does the dropdown menu. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:50pm on 05/31/09

I like dripdown menu better. Cute. [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:04am on 06/01/09

Yea, if you put your cursor allllll the way over to the right side of the - orchid - 7:16pm on 05/31/09

Hey, thanks, it does work. Now if anyone knows how to get rid of it ??? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:35pm on 05/31/09

It also works if you move the cursor down the icons, no drop down box! Why didn't I think of that!! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:23pm on 05/31/09

I think I figured it out - if you put the cursor on the favorite that you - DawnNYS - 12:03am on 06/01/09

Karen, try this....I was able to make mine "display" by selecting this button... - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 06/01/09

Brilliant - it worked! No more pesky drop downs. It is amazing how a simple thing like that makes - KarenNoCA - 12:00am on 06/02/09

Oh goodie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 06/02/09

14989. Nigella's Chocolate Pavlova [LINK] - lizzy - 5:05pm on 05/31/09 (5)

We'll have strawberries and raspberries soon. This will be a great way to serve them. Thanks. [NT] - KC_ - 1:13pm on 06/01/09

You'll love it... - lizzy - 12:27pm on 06/06/09

Looks good! I've GOT to begin using the 20 egg whites I've frozen!! [NT] - cheezz - 1:17am on 06/07/09

I gotta ask, what did you do with all those yolks? [NT] - Curious1 - 5:03pm on 06/07/09

seems like I've been using a lot of recipes that utilize only yolks...key lime pie, flan, lemon curd [NT] - cheezz - 10:35pm on 06/07/09

14990. NFRC just ehard from ny nephew, he was one of those called to save the stranded whales..... - joanietoo - 8:18pm on 05/31/09 (6)

I just saw that on the news over here. Your nephew did a great job. These whales - EvaN - 8:46pm on 05/31/09
Heartbreaking to lose so many. A few years ago about 125 whales got stranded here - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:00pm on 05/31/09

One wonders why. The sea here is freezing and there is no bay.... - joanietoo - 9:03pm on 05/31/09

Heartbreaking is exactly the word. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:14am on 06/01/09

how very tragic, to lose so many and feel so helpless. [NT] - Randi - 5:01pm on 06/01/09
to ease the heart, a video of a dolphin saving two stranded whales, sound on people [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 5:09pm on 06/01/09

14991. *********thanks for all the good wishes********* - Luisa_Calif - 1:31am on 06/01/09 (6)

Best wishes for your retirement, but I have the feeling your gain is the school system's loss. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:54pm on 06/01/09
4.5 :-) enjoy your new life (((Luisa))) [NT] - Randi - 6:05pm on 06/01/09
now your "New Year" can start in January, not September!! It may take some adjusting come Sept. [NT] - AngAk - 6:42pm on 06/01/09
Luisa, Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy all your new found freedom! [NT] - GayR - 7:48pm on 06/01/09
Luisa, from what I hear you will be busier than when you were teaching! It will just be funner ;-) [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:38pm on 06/01/09
Nothing can beat the joy of waking up each morning and asking "I wonder what I'll do today/" Enjoy! [NT] - Marianne - 4:16am on 06/03/09

14992. ISO recipes for fresh Halibut. BIL catch a biggish one. Largest steaks 6 by 12 - Luisa_Calif - 1:37am on 06/01/09 (15)

REC: Seared Halibut with White Beans & Greens in Warm Vinaigrette - Steve2 in LA - 7:01am on 06/01/09

REC: Roasted Halibut with Potatoes and Olives - Steve2 in LA - 7:05am on 06/01/09

What size dish do you use, Steve? Should the potatoes be in a thickish layer or spread out so - Shaun in TO - 5:30pm on 06/03/09

It'll be interesting to see how crispy Steve gets this. When I make it, I do about - Marg CDN - 5:52pm on 06/03/09

REC: Rum Runner - Michael in Sarasota - 10:49am on 06/01/09
Pan Seared Halibut With A Leek Pommeray Reduction (Not T & T but looks good.) - Sylvia - 11:12am on 06/01/09

Thanks so much you all! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 12:32am on 06/02/09

I've been pan-searing, then finishing in the oven and it works well for thicker - Curious1 - 2:30pm on 06/01/09

that is a good idea. I do that with salmon and we really like that, very moist. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:31pm on 06/02/09

Roasted Halibut with Clam Sauce. Not T&T yet, making this tonight with cod. (still more cod) [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN - 5:05pm on 06/01/09

Blah! The clams were good. [NT] - Marg CDN - 1:22am on 06/02/09

So you didn't care for this? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:29pm on 06/02/09

Nope. In fact the recipe's gone to the dump. The clams, of course, were good with the fennel, just - Marg CDN - 4:19pm on 06/02/09

This was pretty good. Grilled Halibut on Mashed Fava Beans with Mint - Marg CDN - 4:23pm on 06/02/09
As well as Provencal Fish Soup with Saffron Rouille if you put more garlic in the rouille. - Marg CDN - 4:26pm on 06/02/09

14993. Would a "ham Shank Portion" work for pulled pork? Or do I need to make traditional "ham"...I am - barb_b - 12:57pm on 06/01/09 (9)

I use fresh pork shoulder, bone in. In my opinion the only pork left with real flavor. [NT] - aajay - 2:29pm on 06/01/09

aajay, I learn something every day....Now, I will be searching for sale prices on fresh pork! [NT] - barb_b - 8:24pm on 06/01/09

I can't advise on the pulled pork, but check this out. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:10pm on 06/01/09

Thanks! Love his voice! "is that the best lookin barbeque or what!" Love it(and dh does the bbq, - barb_b - 8:22pm on 06/01/09

If you buy a shank portion of a CURED ham you will get "pulled ham". . . - mistral - 4:33pm on 06/01/09

--and I am with aajay on the fresh pork shoulder; good stuff. . . - mistral - 4:37pm on 06/01/09

THanks so much for the info...I really don't make pork often, aside from tenderloin/chops...So, - barb_b - 8:11pm on 06/01/09
Oh, definitly, skin on. And then if you can convince the other eaters that the crispy skin - aajay - 11:15pm on 06/02/09

"definitely" I think [NT] - aajay - 11:15pm on 06/02/09

14994. Braai.....the ceasar salad dip, as always is a hit......because - joanietoo - 1:53pm on 06/01/09 (3)

Sounds lovely. I'm planning to make beet risotto tonight, have never made it. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:31pm on 06/01/09

How did it go? [NT] - joanietoo - 10:31pm on 06/01/09
Very well, we enjoyed it with some spicy oven-fried chicken from Epi. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:47pm on 06/02/09

14995. Looks amazing! Asparagus Wrapped in Pancetta with Citronette - Sylvia - 3:17pm on 06/01/09 (3)

Good one Sylvia. This is for tomorrow night. [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:11pm on 06/01/09
I've done this with proscuitto, but this was better. I didn't have Boursin so I used cream cheese, - Marg CDN - 1:22am on 06/02/09

Marg, glad to have your review. Thanks for reporting. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:28am on 06/02/09

14996. Rec: Creole Potato Salad. For those who like mustard in potato salad. Really yummy recipe. I used [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:43pm on 06/01/09 (8)

Not sure I've seen this mustard. Would you mind describing it please? [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:50pm on 06/01/09

Marg, I checked the ingredient list and am surprised to see it's only water, distilled vinegar, [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:05pm on 06/01/09

Thank you. I love Dijon grainy. So we'll start with that. [NT] - Marg CDN - 6:28pm on 06/01/09

This potato salad looks really good. But, we don't have Vidalia onions here. What can I use instead? [NT] - EvaN - 10:07pm on 06/01/09

I would think any sweet onion would be fine. [NT] - Meryl - 10:14pm on 06/01/09
I agree with Meryl. I'd even use red onions, but I love onions. You just don't want a really - Curious1 - 5:42pm on 06/02/09

This is just how I do mine, except I do mayo/sour cream half and half - doesn't soak in so much [NT] - cheezz - 2:53am on 06/02/09
Ooh, I drooled when I watched this show. Thanks for the report. [NT] - Marianne - 3:40am on 06/03/09

14997. New Mexico food report - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:00pm on 06/01/09 (8)

Mmmm, Tomasita's sopaipillas! So glad you had a good trip--v. cute about the baby + green chile! [NT] - ErininNY - 7:21pm on 06/01/09
Oh Amanda, reading your post brought me right back there. - Heather_in_SF - 7:22pm on 06/01/09
Sounds like it was a bittersweet trip. - desertjean - 7:27pm on 06/01/09

my little grand-nephew has liked food hot and spicy almost from birth :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:55am on 06/02/09

I'm going through it just reading your post! So glad your little guy likes the chilies! : p [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:45pm on 06/01/09
Welcome back - I agree with desertjean that it must have been bittersweet. Condolences! [NT] - cheezz - 2:56am on 06/02/09
A can of green chiles and pinto beans are sitting on the counter for dinner tonight. Endless blue - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 06/02/09
Yes, bittersweet is right. But it was good to see the family. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:57pm on 06/02/09

14998. Sylvia, could you grill the Thai Thighs instead of baking? [LINK] - desertjean - 7:33pm on 06/01/09 (7)

Jean, it's possible but I think they would be very messy done that way. - Sylvia - 10:38pm on 06/01/09
I think you could do it if you marinated the chicken in the ingredients minus - Melissa Dallas - 11:20pm on 06/01/09

Melissa, good thinking! [NT] - Sylvia - 12:47am on 06/02/09

Thank you ladies! - desertjean - 4:33pm on 06/02/09

Rice & Peas - Sylvia - 8:46pm on 06/02/09

Block of creamed coconut - desertjean - 4:11pm on 06/03/09

Jean, it's just a small box, unrefrigerated. You m ay find it with the baking supplies. Otherwise, - Marg CDN - 4:25pm on 06/03/09

14999. Tonight's dinner: Ribeye Steaks and Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Sauce [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:44pm on 06/01/09 (0)

15000. Definitely not food related. Your evening chuckle............ [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:49am on 06/02/09 (7)

That's one way to break bread.... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:57am on 06/02/09
Only in Sweden..... or Hollywood :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:00am on 06/02/09
oh boy---I had to quickly back out---I'm at work!!! [NT] - AngAk - 6:11pm on 06/02/09

It's blocked here at work...I guess that's a good thing, Ang??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 06/02/09

I'm surprised this wasn't blocked here. I got out right away, so I don't know how "bad/good" it is. [NT] - AngAk - 11:44pm on 06/02/09

I'm surprised they got away with. very clever and cute '-))) [NT] - Randi - 9:21pm on 06/02/09
Love it, love it, love it! DH and I howled! Thanks for posting! [NT] - Marianne - 4:08am on 06/03/09

15001. Going through BH&G Hometown Cooking Magazines (defunct) looking for inspiration found - "Very Good - GayR - 12:56am on 06/02/09 (2)

I wonder if you could dissolve the cocoa powder in the boiling water. That's what I do... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:00am on 06/02/09
so...would the wintermint oil give this a Girl Scout "thin mint" flavor? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:50pm on 06/02/09

15002. Attended a wine dinner last night. Can't tell you how unappetizing fish poached in red wine is... - Traca - 5:54am on 06/02/09 (17)

It's amazing the food didn't measure up to the wines. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:49am on 06/02/09
fish and red wine - BonnieinHolland - 2:20pm on 06/02/09

Sangiovese poached halibut cheecks. w/ roasted sunchokes. [NT] - Traca - 8:39pm on 06/02/09

hmmm - BonnieinHolland - 4:11am on 06/03/09

"Somewhat weird" -- Roger that! [NT] - Traca - 6:11am on 06/03/09

I made this whole fish braised in pinot noir once. Looked delicious in the picture but we said worse [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 2:56pm on 06/03/09

pinot noir - BonnieinHolland - 3:15pm on 06/03/09

I couldn't find an Alsatian one here so used another French pinot noir. Can't remember - Shaun in TO - 3:57pm on 06/03/09

I'd say the photo works because they kept the skin on the fish. IMy issue is less about the - Traca - 11:47pm on 06/03/09

It does seem counterintuitive... Also: 900 bottles?! Wow. Carpe corkscrew. Life is too short. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:15pm on 06/02/09
I just can't wrap my brain around poaching fish in red wine. it just seems like it's to - Randi - 6:54pm on 06/02/09

The wine was great & I happened to have a lavender sea salt bar from Eclipse - Traca - 8:40pm on 06/02/09

go figure. I went to one dinner at the aquarium, catered by my fav resturant and the food was just - Randi - 9:24pm on 06/02/09

Off-site events are really tough. There are so many things that can go wrong.... [NT] - Traca - 6:11am on 06/03/09

Last night I watched "The 'F' word with Gordon Ramsey. He prepared brill in red wine and - Sylvia - 10:47am on 06/03/09

But would ANYONE tell the truth if they were on TV? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:17pm on 06/03/09

Marilyn, true enough. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:11pm on 06/03/09

15003. Bake Sale!! - Sweeet - 3:40pm on 06/02/09 (5)

Sweeet (thank goodness..a typo I can live with), have you ever done this before? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:09pm on 06/02/09

Here's the website: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:09pm on 06/02/09

Thanks Marilyn for posting the link :) [NT] - Sweeet - 4:31pm on 06/04/09

I heard about it but really didn't know what it was. Like a virtual bake sale? Will check out Mar - DawnNYS - 4:43am on 06/03/09

You're welcome Dawn!! - Sweeet - 4:32pm on 06/04/09

15004. With my exposure to Pop Poop, I expect the British will be calling soon for my expertise. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:13pm on 06/02/09 (2)

That's a lotsa penguins. Lotsa poop too, I guess. Nothing is private any more. [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:27pm on 06/02/09

I'm keeping my toilet seat down, who knows what else they're tracking.... '-D [NT] - Randi - 6:12pm on 06/03/09

15005. For Dawn_Mo re #14983. Hi Dawn - would you care to share Melissa's hint re enchilads? [NT] - Elenor - 4:42pm on 06/02/09 (5)

Here is the link. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:29am on 06/03/09

OH...that's the way I've seen folks do it in NM. I never knew there was any other way. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:19am on 06/03/09
That is not my hint. That's Mistral's. Here is mine. - Melissa Dallas - 3:03pm on 06/03/09

good tip. mine usually end up mushy. [NT] - AngAk - 6:13pm on 06/03/09

Oops, sorry Melissa! Your's was the technique I did and it worked great, thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 5:08pm on 06/04/09

15006. Has anyone done some research on the cancer-chasing benefits of asparagus rumour? I can't seem to [LINK] - Marg CDN - 4:46pm on 06/02/09 (2)

Marg, you can read about asparagus here, as well as many other foods. [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 5:48pm on 06/02/09
Nothing in Medscape or MEDLINE. But it's high in antioxidants, like many vegetables, so in a general - Shaun in TO - 6:35pm on 06/02/09

15007. NFRC, does anyone has a rvs or cpt book handy??? - SusanKentfieldCa - 5:45pm on 06/02/09 (5)

Susan...is that for medical billing codes? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:07pm on 06/02/09

Yes Marilyn. [NT] - SusanKentfieldCa - 6:15pm on 06/02/09

I thought I had some receipts here. I run into problems trying to get my money - MarilynFL - 6:52pm on 06/02/09

Check the AMA site for CPT codes [NT] [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 8:40pm on 06/02/09

Thanks Shaun. I can't get past the picking of the state - SusanKentfieldCa - 12:23am on 06/04/09

15008. Check out this article about cookies from 1040 to the present, icludes recipes. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:00pm on 06/02/09 (16)

icludes = includes ......sigh, but you knew that. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:07pm on 06/02/09

Oh boy! 1040 = 1940, but again, you could figure that out. Sigh! [NT] - Sylvia - 8:35pm on 06/02/09

I LOVE this site, Sylvia. Thanks so much for posting it. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:25pm on 06/02/09
Bless you, Sylvia! This has articles by M.F.K. Fisher that I haven't read!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:42pm on 06/02/09
I was REALLY looking forward to those very early cookies from 1040.Yes, I was sucked in by that date [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:48pm on 06/02/09

So sorry to disappoint you Luisa. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:45am on 06/03/09
For a second there, I had visions of someone pounding out - DawnNYS - 5:13am on 06/03/09

I actually found a cookie recipe dating back to Medieval Times. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:43am on 06/03/09

red sandalwood?! [NT] - cheezz - 11:58pm on 06/03/09
Heheh, I like the error message ye get when ye try to connect to the link... - DawnNYS - 4:46pm on 06/07/09

If you can wait a bit, Julie Powell (of Julie & Julia) has a new book coming out... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:17am on 06/03/09

I wish Gourmet would print this as a book, with all the pictures! I'd buy it in a heartbeat! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:31pm on 06/03/09

me too. I go to this every Christmas for new/old ideas. [NT] - AngAk - 6:15pm on 06/03/09
They are printing it as a book! Saw Ruth Reichl speak a couple weeks ago. The cookie book will be - Traca - 11:41pm on 06/03/09

Geez...I'm gonna wish" for a 24" waist while its working! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:28am on 06/04/09
Yay! I can't wait - hope they include all the pictures!!! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:38am on 06/04/09

15009. What's the temperature where you are? I'm in NC and it's 89 degrees here today! [NT] - Meryl - 8:02pm on 06/02/09 (33)

65, sunny, and it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood today in upstate NY! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:16pm on 06/02/09

Lucky you! I'm jealous! [NT] - Meryl - 8:32pm on 06/02/09

It's 4pm on Cape Cod, 65 degrees, 50 percent humidity and variably cloudy, but yesterday was 70 ... - aajay - 8:36pm on 06/02/09

aajay, I agree. Yesterday was Chamber of Commerce weather! - judy-mass - 9:51pm on 06/02/09

53 right now on the Toronto lakeshore, but it's supposed to be 68 or so the rest of the week [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:38pm on 06/02/09
It's 60.8 F here in Ottawa, Ontario. Surprised we're warmed than Toronto. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:48pm on 06/02/09

Stupid fingers today..... "warmed" should be "warmer". [NT] - Sylvia - 8:49pm on 06/02/09

sure Sylvia, blame it on the fingers.... '-D [NT] - Randi - 9:20pm on 06/02/09

Randi, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. (Read post 10 times before posting.) [NT] - Sylvia - 10:38pm on 06/02/09

65 and sunny on the Oregon coast but storms are moving in later. down right balmy for here :-) [NT] - Randi - 9:19pm on 06/02/09
Right now, 78� and sunny in eastern Massachusetts. [NT] - judy-mass - 9:49pm on 06/02/09
90 at 6 pm [NT] - Marsha tbay - 10:17pm on 06/02/09
83 degrees at 4 pm in Northern California (not on the coast!) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:21pm on 06/02/09
It is in the 80's this week in NoCA (inland) mornings are cool and lovely - KarenNoCA - 11:36pm on 06/02/09

Dang girl! You've got tomatoes already? When did you plant them?? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:46pm on 06/02/09

I planted them April 22nd. Lots of green tomatoes and I get one or two Sun Golds every day. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:56pm on 06/03/09

I have a zucchini that is 1.5 inches long.... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:51pm on 06/04/09

61 and partly sunny. beautiful. might be 70 tomorrow. [NT] - AngAk - 11:39pm on 06/02/09
Currently 4:45 pm and 101 degrees F. And just for clarity, the "F" stands for... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:47pm on 06/02/09

Wow! Now I don't feel so bad. Here's something to cool you off: [NT] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 12:27am on 06/03/09

6:11pm - 69 degrees, brrrrrrr [NT] - LisainLA - 1:11am on 06/03/09
Just in from the Monterey/Carmel coast where it was a lil sunny/a lil foggy, high about 70 degree - Pat-NoCal - 2:14am on 06/03/09

Ah, one of my favorite places! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:42am on 06/03/09

Mid-80's today on the sunny Gulf Coast near Mobile, AL. Annuals and Day Lillies in full bloom! [NT] - Marianne - 3:38am on 06/03/09
My cubicle is a mid-Confining, with accumlating angst and low-hanging ennui. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:30pm on 06/03/09
We're having such a lousy Spring. It should be in the 80s now. My poor garden. - Marg CDN - 4:27pm on 06/03/09

your garden will bloom longer and later. that can be a good thing! [NT] - AngAk - 6:16pm on 06/03/09

Last night 87. Today again and my garden is loving it. [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 1:44pm on 06/04/09
I'm thinking of digging it up. Normally it is in by Apr 7, this year it was a month later, and still - Marg CDN - 3:26pm on 06/04/09

global warming? sorry ;-) [NT] - AngAk - 4:48pm on 06/04/09

My arugula is 1/4 inch high. Maybe I'll have salad for Christmas dinner. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 8:25pm on 06/04/09

I threw spinach, arugula and chard seeds on top of the snow and am now picking all 3! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:39am on 06/05/09

That's a terrrific idea. And no pesky leaves on trees to provide shade in the - Marg CDN - 5:06pm on 06/05/09

15010. NFRQ - How do I get my autosearch function default to get back - DawnNYS - 8:22pm on 06/02/09 (14)

Can you reload google? This will probably happen to more of us, Microsoft is playing dirty. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:03pm on 06/02/09

I don't know, I never loaded it in the first place. Hmm, how do you do that? [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:18am on 06/03/09

Dawn, when I search in the address field I get a web site not a list from ANY search engine. - Michael in Sarasota - 10:04pm on 06/02/09

I used to be able to type "banana cream pie recipe" in the address bar, and I'd get - DawnNYS - 4:17am on 06/03/09

This is why I love Firefox. :) (Sorry; not that that really helps with your problem.) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:21pm on 06/02/09
I haven't a clue if this helps, but go to Control Panel >> - MarilynFL - 12:08am on 06/03/09

Thanks, but that's the first thing I did. But all I have - DawnNYS - 4:15am on 06/03/09

And NOW it has the nerve to tell me that they can assign their contract - DawnNYS - 4:30am on 06/03/09

You may be stuck because Bing is Microsoft's new search engine. - Michael in Sarasota - 10:43am on 06/03/09

I keep "reading" this as "Bling"! Guess that's not too far off the mark for MS. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 06/04/09

Oh...I do have the latest version of IE. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:39pm on 06/03/09
Dawn, I have IE7 and I get the same as Marilyn posted. Under tools, internet options and then - Curious1 - 2:37pm on 06/03/09

Uh... I'm in the Twilight Zone. Under those - DawnNYS - 2:12pm on 06/04/09

Hmm, now it's back. Wierd. Thanks for the advice, but I didn't do a thing to change it, or change - DawnNYS - 2:01am on 06/05/09

15011. FRC...Ten things to expect when dining with a food blogger. Love food blogs, but probably so true. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:59pm on 06/02/09 (2)

I think I am headed there now especially after meeting a food photographer - Music City Missy - 4:20am on 06/03/09

Hi Missy, how was your trip? Good food? [NT] - Curious1 - 3:16pm on 06/03/09

15012. Music City Missy, your mailbox is full. [NT] - Joe - 9:38pm on 06/02/09 (1)

Thanks - got it cleaned out now [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:18am on 06/03/09

15013. 10 Best Burgers - Food & Wine [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:36pm on 06/02/09 (0)

15014. Summer Side Dishes [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:38pm on 06/02/09 (1)

Oh the warm potato salad looks great! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:17am on 06/12/09

15015. ISO a recipe posted last summer - Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno? - Tessie in Cincy - 12:51am on 06/03/09 (8)

Tessie, I was seriously swayed by Pioneerwoman's version [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:54am on 06/03/09

Tessie, is this what you were looking for? [LINK] - judy-mass - 12:04pm on 06/03/09

Check this out: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:09am on 06/03/09

Oh, this reminds me now...Williams-Sonoma sold one of these racks...and - MarilynFL - 2:25pm on 06/03/09

Found it: W-S Jalape�o Poppers [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 06/03/09

You girls rock! Got the one I was looking for and more... - Tessie in Cincy - 2:55pm on 06/03/09

I'mhappyforyoubutmyintestinaltrackisjustshakingitsvilli. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:53pm on 06/03/09

Here's another one to check out with both bacon and sausage: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:13pm on 06/04/09

15016. Looks good: Caramel Walnut Chocolate Chunk Granola [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:42am on 06/03/09 (1)

WOW!! Looks amazing.... gotta try this. I LOVE my granola recipe, but CHOCOLATE... oh my! [NT] - cheezz - 5:39am on 06/03/09

15017. Can I bake a cake in a copper mold? [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:44am on 06/03/09 (5)

Oh! On second thought, it's probably aluminum because it's very - DawnNYS - 5:09am on 06/03/09

Dawn, are you sure it's a baking pan? I've seen a lot of those light copper-colored - Curious1 - 3:20pm on 06/03/09

Good point. I thought Dawn meant the flowers and stuff were around the rim, not in the bottom. That - Shaun in TO - 4:00pm on 06/03/09

Dawn check this out. [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:27pm on 06/03/09

That's it! The third one down... all baked and tested, so if I don't - DawnNYS - 2:18pm on 06/04/09

15018. REC New, great recipe I tried tonight! Ground (insert you meat preference here) with Spicy Ketchup - DawnNYS - 4:54am on 06/03/09 (2)

that ketchup recipe looks so good. printed. [NT] - AngAk - 6:25pm on 06/03/09

It IS good. Note to self: make a bigger batch ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:08pm on 06/04/09

15019. Wow, why did I wait so long to try kpinky's Feta with Olive Oil and Pink Peppercorns - YUM!!! - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:48am on 06/03/09 (1)

Welcome to kpinky's Pink Peppercorn Feta club! If you can find a block of cheese, - Joe - 6:03pm on 06/03/09

15020. This what's in the oven as I type.........Moon Cake aka Rhubarb Coffee Cake [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:02am on 06/03/09 (3)

thanks Sylvia. I'm picking my first stalks of rhubarb tonight and baking this. - AngAk - 6:30pm on 06/03/09

Ang, here is a Rhubarb Upsidedown Cake that I love. I've posted it before but it's worth it again. [LINK] - Marg CDN - 3:20pm on 06/04/09

I have made this one too(love the clipping!). My cakes turned out great. just what I wanted - AngAk - 5:00pm on 06/04/09

15021. Have "Very Good Cake," in the oven (Thread 15001) - Will report on taste, ease of recipe, later ...< - GayR - 12:34pm on 06/03/09 (1)

The cake was "very good cake," rose beautifully, was moist and chocolately ... - GayR - 11:16am on 06/04/09

15022. A healthier pizza? NYTimes tries.... [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:13pm on 06/03/09 (12)

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough - MarilynFL - 2:14pm on 06/03/09

Thanks Marilyn, I've been wanting a WW recipe! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:26pm on 06/03/09

Good luck with that...I tend to associate martyrdom with WW pizza. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:51pm on 06/03/09

An hour's penance, at least. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 5:20pm on 06/03/09
Marilyn, our new friend Joe from Culinaryinthedesert has a really nice WW crust recipe. - AngAk - 6:32pm on 06/03/09

hmm, wonder if I can do this in the bread machine dough cycle??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:32pm on 06/04/09

I would. I think Heather has been using this recipe. Maybe she can comment. [NT] - AngAk - 5:03pm on 06/04/09

Hi, sorry, been out with a stoopid cold. Yes, I like the whole wheat pizza dough from - Heather_in_SF - 9:59pm on 06/05/09

well, that's scary Heather. take care. [NT] - AngAk - 12:04am on 06/06/09

Pizza With Green Garlic, Potatoes and Herbs - MarilynFL - 2:15pm on 06/03/09
I just saw a pizza dough shaping video recently, but can't find it! - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:59pm on 06/03/09

The technnique was similar to this one, on youtube. [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:00pm on 06/03/09

15023. I got my King Arthur flour yesterday. Did you know they were asking for stories? [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 06/03/09 (7)

I had mine sent to my fil's in San Diego. We're heading over there in a couple... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:27pm on 06/03/09
"I've made these often enough now that I won't screw up royally." Uh-oh. ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 3:47pm on 06/03/09

My thoughts exactly, Curious! Famous last words. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:17pm on 06/03/09

In my life, at least. Hopefully. she's home, proving us wrong. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:08am on 06/04/09

If not, I look forward to a GREAT story. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:20am on 06/04/09

I must have used up my quota of "aw, cr�pe!" moments. Everything went fine... - MarilynFL - 11:40am on 06/04/09

That's good, but the stories are better... [NT] - Curious1 - 7:53pm on 06/04/09

15024. Swoon alert: the D Lebovitz post on Caramelizing White Chocolate [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 11:05pm on 06/03/09 (14)

Oh lord, that looks awesome! Thanks Ang. My thighs thank you too! :) [NT] - Traca - 6:47am on 06/04/09

Well, mine don't! But my taste buds don't give a damn what my thighs think. :-P [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:00am on 06/04/09

Ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:10pm on 06/04/09
LOL! That's what I *meant* to say! :) [NT] - Traca - 6:17pm on 06/04/09

What about these: REC: White Chocolate and Candied Peanut Rice Krispie Treats! [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 11:21am on 06/04/09

did you see the comment about using this instead of butterscotch chips in recipes. yum [NT] - AngAk - 5:06pm on 06/04/09
Ooh, I'm hosting an Americana-themed potluck next week. Was thinking rootbeer floats - Traca - 5:38pm on 06/04/09

Don't forget a jello salad for your pot luck, or ambrosia salad! That screams summer potluck to me. - Heather_in_SF - 3:41pm on 06/07/09

or macaroni salad... fried chicken... and make that jello salad red/white/blue layered jello! [NT] - cheezz - 10:38pm on 06/07/09

Red/white/blue layered jello. Too funny. Even better with a little spirits inside. :) [NT] - Traca - 2:47am on 06/08/09

you thought I was kidding?! >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:01am on 06/08/09

I would love to see your mom's demifreddo ambrosia! My mom used to make - Traca - 2:48am on 06/08/09

Oh. My, [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:20am on 06/05/09
Decided to make these for party tonight... I'll report later! [NT] - mboley - 3:19pm on 06/05/09

15025. I have a couple quart ziploc bags of frozen fresh lake fish filets. - Dawn_MO - 12:13am on 06/04/09 (11)

Can't help with the house from this distance *g* but how about scalloped potatoes - Pat-NoCal - 12:59am on 06/04/09

I think Pat's idea of corn on the cob/baked beans/cole slaw is excellent, and shouldn't break the - Marianne - 2:54pm on 06/04/09

REC: Creamy Cole Slaw - Shaun in TO - 12:37pm on 06/04/09

I made this for lunch today and added a little sliced green onion to it, delish! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:34pm on 06/05/09

Batter dip fish pieces and make Fish Tacos....lots of inexpensive add-ins with that... - MarilynFL - 1:30pm on 06/04/09

Fish tacos are perfect!!! Thanks so much for the ideas and recipes. - Dawn_MO - 2:46pm on 06/04/09

Thank you again! I used a Zataran fish fry crumb mixture and the fish - Dawn_MO - 4:49am on 06/05/09

Please share your recipe for the Fish Tacos? I've never had any. TIA. [NT] - Marianne - 2:41pm on 06/05/09

Here you go. REC: Rubio's Fish Tacos [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:33pm on 06/05/09

Marianne...this Baja lime sauce goes well with it [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:54pm on 06/05/09

Isn't it nice with the stars align. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:01am on 06/06/09

15026. High risk recall I just received in my email. All kidding aside, their products [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:20am on 06/04/09 (3)

Thanks, Sandy!! I've seen the D'Artagnan duck legs at Fresh Market. - Michael in Sarasota - 7:03pm on 06/04/09

Hmmmmm, it appears that they are - FloriSandy - 7:06pm on 06/04/09

(((groan))) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 3:37pm on 06/07/09

15027. Online Class; Writing a Killer Cookbook Proposal [LINK] - Traca - 3:31am on 06/04/09 (2)

This is a great site. Thanks for posting. NT [NT] - elaine - 4:26am on 06/04/09
Very cool! I love that site. :) - ErininNY - 6:04pm on 06/04/09

15028. REC: One of the best Potato Salads I've ever made. Similar to Curious1's Neely version in #14996.. [LINK] - Marianne - 2:22pm on 06/04/09 (5)

This is a beautiful salad and is on my list for July 4th. One small red onion is not out of line - KarenNoCA - 3:41pm on 06/04/09

Thanks for the hint about the red onions, Karen. How can it already be time to plan for the 4th??? [NT] - Marianne - 4:05pm on 06/04/09
Re onions: we love this little tip from a yoga retreat recipe: - MarilynFL - 7:36pm on 06/04/09

One of my favorite tips. Plus, it renders one way more sociable during yoga. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:24pm on 06/04/09

LOL. Love your sense of humor, Erin! [NT] - Marianne - 2:39pm on 06/05/09

15029. Small jealous rant here. My friends in Juneau are buying fresh whole salmon straight - Barbara in VA - 2:36pm on 06/04/09 (4)

please don't hate me too. . . [NT] - AngAk - 5:10pm on 06/04/09
We got 4 lbs of Copper River at Costco last weekend - SusanKentfieldCa - 6:28pm on 06/04/09

Thanks Susan, I think I will try Costco too! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:35pm on 06/05/09

Oooooh, that reminds me of the salmon I had at my sister-in-law's . . . - mistral - 8:54pm on 06/04/09

15030. Need brunch menu advice - Kathleen - 4:59pm on 06/04/09 (8)

This would be rich, but did you see her goat cheese pistachio pesto palmiers? [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:29pm on 06/04/09
If it has to be purchased, do you have cheese bread twists avail? Or a good crusty french bread - michelle - 5:48pm on 06/04/09
Leek & Cheese Phyllo Tart. This is my favourite for brunch. And it can wait until everyone is ready - Marg CDN - 6:15pm on 06/04/09

Yes! Or an asparagus/bacon quiche [NT] - cheezz - 6:21pm on 06/05/09

Yes, I think your fruit salad would go, and my vote is for a french bagette.. - suz - 9:53pm on 06/04/09
Thanks for the ideas - Kathleen - 12:47pm on 06/05/09
Iced tea or lemonade would be better than coffee at this time... coffee with dessert maybe? [NT] - cheezz - 6:20pm on 06/05/09
and for dessert... chocolate mousse cups, flan, dressed up butterscotch pudding? [NT] - cheezz - 6:22pm on 06/05/09

15031. Delicious, easy recipes for green beans, sugar snap peas or snow peas - Marsha tbay - 7:04pm on 06/04/09 (1)

thanks Marsha! always looking for new snap pea recipes and this sounds perfect :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:23pm on 06/05/09

15032. ISO recipes for healthy tea scones / cakes / finger sandwiches - EvaN - 8:13pm on 06/04/09 (23)

cucumber or asparagus sandwiches on thin whole wheat bread, crusts trimmed, of course :) [NT] - Janet in NC - 8:24pm on 06/04/09

Those aparagus rooed-up sandwiches with cream cheese are attractive and delicious. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:22pm on 06/04/09

ROLLED [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:22pm on 06/04/09

Do you get flour tortillas? Roll-ups can be made savory or sweet and good with tea. - AngAk - 8:31pm on 06/04/09

or how about some vanilla yogurt and granola and fruit in a pretty glass. [NT] - AngAk - 9:29pm on 06/04/09

How about lowfat muffins or quick breads, such as Cinnamon Quick Bread, Strawberry Quick Bread, - Meryl - 8:52pm on 06/04/09

Meryl, I'd like the lowfat cornbread if you don't mind - tia [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:01pm on 06/07/09

Here ya go: Moist Cornbread - Meryl - 8:21pm on 06/07/09

Another idea is homemade graham crackers - low in fat and delicious. [NT] - Meryl - 8:54pm on 06/04/09
shred a little pickled beet into cream cheese and use it as a bread spread [NT] - cheezz - 1:13am on 06/05/09
"scones" and "healthy" just can't be used in the same sentence :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:13am on 06/05/09

But luckily for us, "chocolate" and "healthy" can be used together - antioxidants, antioxidants! [NT] - Meryl - 1:15am on 06/05/09

I just have to chime in here and say my TCM doctor advised me to eat an ounce of 70% or higher cacao - Heather_in_SF - 10:02pm on 06/05/09

I didn't know Turner Classic Movies had their own doctor! LOL! Does he/she prescribe watching - Meryl - 10:16pm on 06/05/09

Oh ha ha ha, it's Traditional Chinese Medicine... but TCM is my favorite channel on TV! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 12:18am on 06/06/09

Mine too! [NT] - Meryl - 2:00am on 06/06/09

3 - LisainLA - 6:09am on 06/06/09

and margCDN as our mixologist. [NT] - AngAk - 6:06pm on 06/08/09

Most of these are similar, but maybe one will be just right. - KC_ - 12:09pm on 06/05/09

nice collection of breakfast bars. thanks KC [NT] - AngAk - 5:58pm on 06/05/09
I like the sound of the Nutrigrain Bars - thanks KC and Cyn! [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:04pm on 06/07/09

Maybe peanut butter-banana quickbread slices with lowfat cream cheese? Come on, Eva, you must be - DawnNYS - 1:59pm on 06/07/09

LOL Dawn, it's my cover up. I'm an un-treated chocoholic! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 3:58pm on 06/08/09

15033. We are just starting to get local berries--REC: Sherry-Soaked Almond Cake with Mixed Berries... - charlie - 10:12pm on 06/04/09 (1)

Boccone Dolce: Michael posted this several years ago on Gail's and I still [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 10:36am on 06/05/09

15034. To check out: Chicken with Chilies and Cheese [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:14pm on 06/04/09 (1)

(Scroll down for recipe). [NT] - Meryl - 10:14pm on 06/04/09

15035. Then again-you can't beat Gay's REC: Strawberry Rhubarb Amaretti Crisp... - charlie - 10:17pm on 06/04/09 (0)

15036. REC: Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie...guess you'll just have to buy some tequila... - charlie - 10:21pm on 06/04/09 (0)

15037. Great-sounding snack for kids (and adults) - Apple Cartwheels [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 11:21pm on 06/04/09 (6)

sounds yummy! If you use granny smith's, they'll last quite awhile without browning [NT] - cheezz - 1:15am on 06/05/09

Eva - this would be a good snack with tea :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:15am on 06/05/09
Pink Ladies would also work well - I love those! [NT] - Meryl - 1:17am on 06/05/09

I'm not familiar with their properties when cooking or serving - do they sit well w/o browning? - cheezz - 6:26pm on 06/05/09

They don't brown and are very crisp, and don't break down when cooking/baking. They have [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 9:54pm on 06/05/09

That's so good to know! Not everyone likes the intense tartness of granny smith :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:10am on 06/06/09

15038. I think I'm in love.... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:36pm on 06/04/09 (1)

Yep, I would say a match made in heaven for you [NT] - Music City Missy - 5:24pm on 06/05/09

15039. Woot has the Starbuck's Espresso Machine for 199. Regular price at Amazon is 340. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 10:46am on 06/05/09 (0)

15040. REC: Cheese and Shrimp-stuffed Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce. I finally got around to this; [LINK] - Joe - 3:10pm on 06/05/09 (0)

15041. REC: Chicken Tikka Masala [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 4:50pm on 06/05/09 (15)

Now that's just bizarre...I was looking for the Print version of this? - MarilynFL - 4:52pm on 06/05/09

Ha, I looked for it also. I guess since it's a guest post, she's not giving it. I have resorted to - Curious1 - 4:59pm on 06/05/09

Oh, I didn't think of that. Good catch. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:14pm on 06/05/09
just copy the whole page and then "paste special, unformatted text" and it takes away the pictures [NT] - AngAk - 6:07pm on 06/05/09

Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:24pm on 06/05/09
Duhhh. Dh showed me that trick, I just forgot. Thanks Ang. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:38pm on 06/05/09

Lol, is she reading us? There is a printable recipe link at the top of the page now. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:39pm on 06/05/09

I think she must be in catch up mode from her trip. [NT] - AngAk - 12:06am on 06/06/09

Here's one from T & T. I made it again a couple of weeks ago. [LINK] - FloriSandy - 5:33pm on 06/05/09

Excellent! Thanks for coming to the rescue, San. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:39pm on 06/05/09

You're most welcome Marilyn San (bowing head...) [NT] - FloriSandy - 5:50pm on 06/05/09

Would it be blasphemy to use Fat-free 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream? [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:24pm on 06/05/09

For all that work involved and taste? Blasphemy in my opinion! [NT] - FloriSandy - 8:00pm on 06/05/09

have a great Chicken Tikka Masala recipe, was looking to compare, getting recipe for corn fritters?? [NT] - Nan - 1:23am on 06/06/09

whoops. scrolled down, pretty much like mine [NT] - Nan - 1:34am on 06/06/09

15042. To check out: Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Mushrooms, Red Onions and Garlic [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:08pm on 06/05/09 (2)

LDP'd. Thanks Meryl! [NT] - FloriSandy - 10:27pm on 06/06/09
I could eat this as my meal---nothing else necessary. and I wouldn't share. [NT] - AngAk - 6:09pm on 06/08/09

15043. Looking to get a new blender to replace my 'antique' of 30 years... - cheezz - 6:29pm on 06/05/09 (5)

I think the one Cooks Illustrated recommended is the Kitchenaid blender (Pro Line Chef's model,) [NT] - Cindy - 6:56am on 06/06/09

I saw where they recommended the Kalorik BL Blender last year...KA is $200! [NT] - cheezz - 1:19am on 06/07/09
CI calls KitchenAid 5-Speed Model KSB580 "Highly Recommended" and Kalorik BL - Shaun in TO - 11:52am on 06/08/09

I don't care for my KA, the bottom of the bowl is too wide, and is not efficient - LisainLA - 3:29pm on 06/07/09

Lisa, I have that wide bottom KA as well, it's great for frozen drinks, but had to get a - Curious1 - 5:06pm on 06/07/09

15044. Any of you cook with goji berries? Bought some at the co op today. Taste kind of like a - CynUpstateNY - 7:58pm on 06/05/09 (6)

a few suggestions from Chowhound >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:04pm on 06/05/09

Goji berry site with recipes >> [NT] - cheezz - 9:08pm on 06/05/09

I think they'd be ok in couscous (along with currants, nuts, etc.) added at the end of steaming.. [NT] - ErininNY - 1:21am on 06/06/09
Cyn, I asked the "goji people" about soaking and they said 30-60 min. in water [NT] - cheezz - 1:12am on 06/07/09

Wow! I soaked about 5 and they "mushed up" [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:23pm on 06/07/09

Well! That tells you they should do just fine in recipes without coming out like shotgun pellets! [NT] - cheezz - 10:40pm on 06/07/09

15045. I'm coming back to the land of the living, made this for breakfast: REC: Cherry Clafoutis - Heather_in_SF - 9:48pm on 06/05/09 (11)

Heather, is there an RSS feed for your blog? I would love to subscribe to it. :) - ErininNY - 11:36pm on 06/05/09

Hi Erin, I think I figured that out, please let me know if it doesn't work. - Heather_in_SF - 12:17am on 06/06/09

Thanks, I've got it--though it comes up in Google Reader as "(title unknown)"... Just fyi. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:03am on 06/06/09

Hmmm, well I don't know how to fix that... sorry! This blog stuff is not that easy... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:32am on 06/06/09

The learning curve is so much fun, isn't it. Hang in there. I, for one, am happy there's a place - Traca - 4:33am on 06/08/09

(((Traca!))) thanks for getting me started on this fun journey! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:58am on 06/11/09

This sounds lovely. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:46am on 06/06/09

Shoot--I was all set to make this and I don't have any eggs. :( [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 12:46pm on 06/06/09

Man, wish I was at your house for breakfast. Sounds DE-LISH! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:09am on 06/06/09
Isn't that good?! I made it too, once. Feel better soon!! [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:54am on 06/07/09

Update - NFRC - Heather_in_SF - 7:38am on 06/07/09