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

25895. Wondering how to post photos on this site. I'll experiment.... - Luisa_Calif - 8:34pm on 04/09/14 (12)

Well that was horrible! (posted right on with no link) which I removed! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:38pm on 04/09/14
Second time's the charm! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:51pm on 04/09/14
I upload them to Photo Bucket and then copy the URL and paste it in the message box here. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:25pm on 04/09/14

Sorry. Mistake. I copy the HTML and paste it in the message box as part of my message. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:27pm on 04/09/14

OMG! that is So Cute! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:38pm on 04/09/14
And, yeah that worked for me after i tried a few things that were Most Annoying. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:39pm on 04/09/14
French Bulldog? Your baby girl? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:18pm on 04/09/14

No, no. Just a cute picture I found. - Michael in Phoenix - 1:58am on 04/10/14

Luisa, one problem we've notice is the display size. For some reason, Photobucket - MarilynFL - 11:43am on 04/10/14

Was my photo a good size? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:51pm on 04/10/14

I think it's perfect. [NT] - orchid - 4:57pm on 04/10/14
Oh yes. Plus the fact that you don't see protons and electrons circling around. - MarilynFL - 4:58pm on 04/10/14

25896. Does anyone have any interesting uses for canned salmon? - Richard in Cincy - 10:23pm on 04/09/14 (31)

I asked a similar question back in June of 2012. Here's a link to the string. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:31pm on 04/09/14

I see now that you participated in that string. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:39pm on 04/09/14

Nothing exciting but I like to break it up and add small diced celery, - orchid - 10:34pm on 04/09/14
This is nice, I do it for lunch sometimes, or a nice summer light meal [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:14pm on 04/09/14
Use it for a salade nicoise variation. nt [NT] - Charley - 12:44am on 04/10/14
I like to make this recipe for Crispy Salmon Cakes, serve with a Poached Egg on top. - Steve2 in LA - 2:44am on 04/10/14

adding the egg sounds wonderful. thanks for this nice brunch idea. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:04pm on 04/10/14

It's particularly good with some of your chipotle salmon (by the by) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:32pm on 04/10/14

:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:51pm on 04/10/14

Are you enjoying non-canned salmon too? A chef friend recently gave me his recipe for - Traca - 4:51am on 04/10/14

This looks good: Spicy Thai Salmon [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:52am on 04/10/14
I would love it, thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:02pm on 04/13/14

After having fresh coho salmon, I shiver at the thought of canned. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:54pm on 04/10/14
Ok, so I finally opened that can of salmon I had sitting in the pantry. Know that I didn't ... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:31pm on 04/10/14

I always find bones in the can and find them to be so edible. Too bad, I do love - Marg CDN2 - 4:40pm on 04/10/14

The bones were my favorite part! - Luisa_Calif - 5:02pm on 04/10/14
The bones are excellent for your calcium needs!! nt - Charley - 5:19pm on 04/10/14

Let me see: gelato gives me protein, vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. Meanwhile... - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 04/10/14

Quick decision for me, Mar. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:49am on 04/11/14

As I said, I am not a lactating female (one site recommended the bones for them), - Michael in Phoenix - 1:46am on 04/11/14

LOL!!!!!! [NT] - orchid - 4:52pm on 04/10/14

Richard, for some reason I assumed that you were eating canned salmon - KarenNoCA - 7:15pm on 04/10/14

we can every summer. lots of work, but the cans are more "mail friendly" to relatives etc etc. We - AngAk1 - 7:38pm on 04/10/14

Tossed, why would anyone toss them? I recall Peggy Bucholz saying she canned smoked trout [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:24pm on 04/10/14

Heather SF posted this chowder that is fantastic, tasty, pretty and different. canned salmon [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:49pm on 04/10/14

eons ago their was a lovely tuna salad recipe on the can of Dole pineapple. one of my lifelong - AngAk1 - 8:00pm on 04/10/14

their =there. hate that. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:03pm on 04/10/14
That sounds wonderful! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:50am on 04/11/14

it's a lovely light "summer" salad. I bought the ingredients yesterday. bring on the summer [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:10pm on 04/11/14

Salmon croquettes....the most feared dinner of my childhood ::shudder:: [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 04/12/14
Thanks for all the suggestions. - Richard in Cincy - 2:18pm on 04/23/14

25897. Chocolate Espresso Dacquoise (photo posting practice) - Luisa_Calif - 10:50pm on 04/09/14 (13)

Oh my. Now see...THAT is a dessert I would order. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:12pm on 04/10/14

It was fromAmericas Test Kitchen. I made it for one - Luisa_Calif - 4:50pm on 04/10/14

Impressive!! :} [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:08pm on 04/11/14
Gotta ask...what is IYKWIM?? [NT] - cheezz - 1:44am on 04/12/14

If You Know What I Mean [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:22pm on 04/14/14

Thanks...I'm so out of it :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 04/14/14

Not anymore, IYKWIM. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:45pm on 04/15/14

Yum!, was it hard to make? [NT] - cheezz - 3:29am on 04/11/14

No but Lots of stesp so I spread it out over a couple of days. See Links inside... - Luisa_Calif - 4:25pm on 04/11/14

AH! So it's like the strawberry icebox cake - the holding period softens the meringue? [NT] - cheezz - 1:43am on 04/12/14

Beautiful dessert, Luisa_Calif! [NT] - wigs - 3:06pm on 04/11/14

wigs, I can see you bookmarking this for your big chocolate extravaganza fundraiser [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:11pm on 04/11/14

Ahh, great minds think alike--I am just back to print off this REC. lol! [NT] - wigs - 6:21pm on 04/14/14

25898. Just finished having one of my favorite meals. Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing [LINK] - orchid - 6:49pm on 04/10/14 (2)

now see, tossing some canned salmon on this salad would be good. the dressing sounds bold enough - AngAk1 - 7:52pm on 04/10/14

Yes it would. I really enjoy salads with fish. One time on one of our yearly - orchid - 9:01pm on 04/10/14

25899. ISO: Tillapia recipes? Or if you could direct me to a thread. - Dawn_MO - 10:53pm on 04/10/14 (22)

Tilapia is my go to fish for most times and is what I use blackened on - orchid - 11:02pm on 04/10/14
Hard to do on the grill but in a basket it can be done. Dip - Charley - 1:24am on 04/11/14
Grilled tilapia with mango salsa [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:03am on 04/11/14
And the Pan-seared Tilapia with Chile Lime butter that cuirous 1 posted is also excellent. [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:07am on 04/11/14
I make 'crispy' tilipia all the time, blackened too - deb-in-MI - 10:59am on 04/11/14
Larry doesn't like talapia because of "the taste." Which confuses me, because it doesn't seem to [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:38pm on 04/11/14

I've seen that brand and just the other day I was standing there looking - orchid - 6:03pm on 04/11/14

Orchid, I'm not a big garlic fan, so I use the ginger/honey on spinach. - MarilynFL - 11:49am on 04/15/14

To me, it has a muddy taste. Not that I eat mud, but that's the best way to describe it. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:53pm on 04/14/14

Exactly. [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 04/14/14

Ditto. [NT] - Meryl - 11:26pm on 04/14/14

This REC frm Pat-NoCal was delicious! Spicy Sauteed Fish w/ Olives & Cherry Tomatoes. [LINK] - wigs - 3:20pm on 04/11/14
Here's a link; you must try the fish rec. It is so good, easy and beautiful presentation [LINK] - barb_b - 5:00pm on 04/11/14

thanks for this reminder Barb. I have a nice chunk of halibut that would be perfect for this on Sun [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:18pm on 04/11/14

Tilapia Fish Cakes - rhoward2va - 8:50pm on 04/11/14

[NT] - Curious1 - 6:16pm on 04/14/14

The April issue of Cooking Light has a feature on tilapia. Here are 3 recipes with good reviews. If - Curious1 - 6:15pm on 04/14/14

Rec: Tilapia with Lemon-Garlic Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:18pm on 04/14/14
Rec: Tilapia Veracruz [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:19pm on 04/14/14
Rec: Vietnamese Tilapia with Turmeric and Dill [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:21pm on 04/14/14
I'll add another fish cake because it looks good...Tilapia Cakes with Mango-Coconut Curry Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:24pm on 04/14/14

Thank you! Tilapia for dinner tonight. Not sure which recipe to try first. I will let you know. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:36pm on 04/15/14

25900. Would you believe edible geodes? [LINK] - Lana in FL - 4:09am on 04/11/14 (9)

THAT is AWESOME!!!! I so want to do this for something! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:29pm on 04/11/14
How fun is that! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 4:55pm on 04/11/14
a Marilyn project----to blog about for sure! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:25pm on 04/11/14

Drat. LM is blocking me from the site. I'll have to check it out at home. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:58pm on 04/11/14
You're right Ang. This has Marilyn's name written all over it! [NT] - orchid - 8:37pm on 04/11/14

Fabulous! I love it for Little Scientist Geeks and Geekettets. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 1:40am on 04/12/14
Ok, I'm crazy, but this takes it to a whole new level!! [NT] - cheezz - 1:51am on 04/12/14
Would it be "too Marilyn-ish" to admit I made rock candy to put around GBH The Ist? - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 04/12/14

I used to love growing my own rock candy...that's a whole different level from these geodes!! [NT] - cheezz - 3:52am on 04/13/14

25901. LIMES !! I may have to give up drinking. Limes are now $1 ea. Where did that bug hit causing - Marg CDN2 - 4:54am on 04/11/14 (17)

Marg, they are almost as expensive here in Florida. Try an Oriental or Hispanic grocery store. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 04/11/14

Regular limes are $.69 each here. Key limes at the Mexican market are waaay cheaper, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:14pm on 04/11/14

It's a combo of scarcity due to weather and disease, along with the Mexican drug cartel. I wonder [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:10pm on 04/11/14

Drugs are bad, cartels are evil, and when they start messing with my ceviche needs - Heather_in_SF - 4:42pm on 04/11/14
Now that is scary. Killing farmers for their land to grow limes. My cocktails are definitely - Marg CDN2 - 5:07pm on 04/11/14

4/$5.00... I was buying them to make Michaels cuban skirt steak. I opted for the bottle vs. fresh [LINK] - barb_b - 4:49pm on 04/11/14

Michael, I think this skirt steak recipe is ready for T&T. I made it and Barb and you and, love [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:29pm on 04/11/14

I just bought a big bag at Sam's. - cyalexa2 - 7:24pm on 04/11/14

I buy 2 bags at a time and squeeze them all into mini-ziplocks which I then - Marg CDN2 - 9:04pm on 04/11/14

sticking to martini's is not a hardship :) [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:25pm on 04/11/14

:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:40pm on 04/11/14

I don't suppose this is the proper time to mention I have a terrifyingly prolific Key Lime tree in - Steve2 in LA - 12:42am on 04/12/14

Ya, I spose not, too. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:05am on 04/12/14
My resto friends say months ago, they got limes for $30/case. Now? $105. [NT] - Traca - 6:10am on 04/12/14

I just went on another lime hunt. So bad now, that the prices are just being crossed off over & over - Marg CDN2 - 1:04am on 04/12/14

They were 3/$1 yesterday at Safeway - sounds like I should go grab some. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:25am on 04/12/14
I'm laughing. Sorry. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:54pm on 04/12/14

25902. Limes first, and now BACON! Prices going up due to new virus that has killed... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:16pm on 04/11/14 (2)

I just bought a beautiful pork loin yesterday, cut it in half and froze [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:58pm on 04/11/14
That's scary, hope it isn't the kind of virus that has the potential to cross species. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 4:40pm on 04/11/14

25903. Anyone want to help me pick out tomato varieties to plant? Here's the list from the tomato farm >> [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:10pm on 04/11/14 (10)

Wow, such a nice list Maria. I'm not familiar with most of them - KarenNoCA - 5:27pm on 04/11/14
wow, what a selection. I would get a fun colored "zebra" and a good producing paste. along with - AngAk1 - 6:36pm on 04/11/14

I've grown Zebra Cherries and they are very sparse producers. Lovely though. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:52pm on 04/12/14

I would get a black cherry and the San Marzano grafted. - daricem - 8:55pm on 04/11/14
Please tell me you are going to order the Sexy Beast! - Heather_in_SF - 10:09pm on 04/11/14
Love Apple Farms seem to have a non-Monsanto Early Girl like(more) - daricem - 10:52pm on 04/11/14

Yes, that's one I plan to try vs. Early Girl now that she's gone to the dark side. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:55pm on 04/11/14

I am so jealous! What a great selection of tomatoes. - Dawn_MO - 1:08pm on 04/12/14
One thing I consider when choosing tomato plants, some varieties bear early, - Pat-NoCal - 3:41pm on 04/13/14
Sometimes too much really is too much... - Richard in Cincy - 2:21pm on 04/23/14

25904. I discovered a new roasted pepper today that I am loving - KarenNoCA - 5:11pm on 04/11/14 (2)

Okay , so where did you get them? Curious Minds... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:50pm on 04/11/14

One of the two grocery stores I shop in, Raley's, Holiday Market - KarenNoCA - 6:36pm on 04/11/14

25905. Geez, barb_b's talapia link led me to CathyZ's "Greek Buffet for 20 Thanks to Evelyn" OPA!! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 04/11/14 (1)

That was a great party. Everything turned out so well thanks to Evelyn's solid recipes - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:46am on 04/12/14

25906. anyone else having trouble posting? - cyalexa2 - 7:16pm on 04/11/14 (3)

I haven't had any issues, so far. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:43pm on 04/11/14
I was having problems, but then noticed I wasn't logged in. That fixed it. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:06pm on 04/12/14

thanks, I bet that was the problem. - cyalexa2 - 8:43pm on 04/13/14

25907. What to make to bring over to a neighbor whose husband passed away? More info... - MariaDNoCA - 8:41pm on 04/11/14 (14)

how about a couple of different soups in serving size plastic containers that she can eat or freeze - Janet in NC - 9:23pm on 04/11/14

When I visit my mom I cook a lot for her, grief effects your appetite - Heather_in_SF - 9:59pm on 04/11/14
I like what Janet said. Folks get overwhelmed with all the food brought to them - KarenNoCA - 11:07pm on 04/11/14

if you like to bake, a plain loaf pouncake, or lemon cake w/o icing would be a good choice. nice to - AngAk1 - 10:40pm on 04/11/14

Can lemon curd be frozen? This made me think of pound cake & curd, if she could freeze it... - MariaDNoCA - 2:50am on 04/12/14

or Model Bakery�s English Muffins and curd [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:23am on 04/12/14
I freeze it and cranberry curd too! Last for a very long time! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 7:35pm on 04/12/14

Yay! --- do you have to leave extra head space in the jar? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:14pm on 04/12/14

Just the standard headspace 3/4 inch? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:33pm on 04/14/14

I remember that. Soups sound good to me. Or freeze them flat in ziplocks. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:06am on 04/12/14

It looks now she has OOT guests, don't want to bring soup if it isn't enough for all... - MariaDNoCA - 2:52am on 04/12/14

I always feel that anything you take says "I care" and it will - Charley - 12:28pm on 04/12/14
Having just spent 10 days with no appetite, I can vouch for plain chicken soup - MarilynFL - 10:43pm on 04/13/14
My Favorites - Earnie - 9:34pm on 04/19/14

25908. Fermenting foods...I would love any insight you can offer... - judy-mass - 11:07pm on 04/11/14 (5)

Just leave things in the fridge for months at a time. That'll ferment the bejeezus out of food. - Steve2 in LA - 12:49am on 04/12/14

Not so much, Steve! [NT] - judy-mass - 1:45am on 04/12/14
Makes me kinda glad you didn't make the dinner at Joe's :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:53am on 04/12/14

Here's a link to a thread and be sure to see the link within the thread [NT] [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 1:30am on 04/12/14
I just went to a talk by Wild West Ferments; Molly does (more) - daricem - 5:59pm on 04/12/14

25909. I made REC: Sweet Potato Falafel with feta harissa dressing... [LINK] - judy-mass - 11:47pm on 04/11/14 (2)

that sounds great. I think I can smell it. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:59am on 04/12/14

Me too! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 1:48am on 04/12/14

25910. Spumoni Biscotti, I'm thinking to make these in the next week or so. [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 1:48am on 04/12/14 (8)

I've made these a few times since posted at the old place yrs ago - SusanKentfieldCa - 10:33pm on 04/12/14

Oh, good to know. What kind of cherries did you use? - Luisa_Calif - 12:18am on 04/13/14

I used maraschino cherries and drizzled the chocolate over - SusanKentfieldCa - 12:46am on 04/13/14

A dried bing is going to be very different from a wet maraschino, though. - cheezz - 3:50am on 04/13/14

1st time I made them - SusanKentfieldCa - 2:18pm on 04/13/14

Thanks...good to know! [NT] - cheezz - 11:26pm on 04/14/14

I can attest these are fantastic! I drained the cherries first, and learned the hard way [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:48pm on 04/15/14

beautiful! I'm thinking perfect for Easter breakfast. or anytime! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:00pm on 04/15/14

25911. orchid, I just tasted the pizza sauce and it is out of this world. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 3:39pm on 04/12/14 (19)

Absolutely! No one ever seems to try it out probably because it's not - orchid - 4:00pm on 04/12/14

I just tried it too!! Yes, VERY good and I LOVE the ease :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:49am on 04/13/14

Glad you did! It certainly deserves to be in T&T I think. [NT] - orchid - 2:45pm on 04/13/14

I am no longer in Michigan...moved to Colorado seven years ago.... - Susie_MI - 5:31pm on 04/13/14

Wow! So great to hear from you Susie! We love when people check - orchid - 6:08pm on 04/13/14

Thanks Orchid! I try to read the board a couple of times a week... - Susie_MI - 12:27am on 04/14/14

Susie, have you tried this with warm pasta? Not in a pizza mood. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:09am on 04/15/14

Marilyn I have not used this sauce with pasta but I actually did use it .. - Susie_MI - 5:07am on 04/15/14

Oh, that's perfect! Thanks. Next question: can any old crushed tomato be used? Or do I need - MarilynFL - 11:40am on 04/15/14

I usually just buying whatever brand I happen to have a coupon for... - Susie_MI - 3:16pm on 04/15/14

Yep, what ever is on sale and it always tastes great. [NT] - orchid - 2:36am on 04/16/14

Mar, I went with the higher quality tomatoes that I could find. There - Dawn_MO - 6:00pm on 04/15/14

Thank you ladies. It's so nice to have a dependable simple recipe. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:51pm on 04/15/14

That's a good point about the tomatoes Dawn. I think I will - Susie_MI - 11:47pm on 04/15/14

I was in my 20's before I found out Parmesan cheese didn't HAVE to come out of a can. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:51pm on 04/16/14

Me too Marilyn! Not too many places to buy fresh parmesan in Casper, WY in the 60s/70s. [NT] [NT] - Susie_MI - 8:27pm on 04/16/14

I lived in Casper in the early 80s. Small world. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:21am on 04/17/14

I was older than that and I'll just leave it at that. [NT] - orchid - 11:43pm on 04/16/14

I also use this simple sauce. especially good on grilled pizzas. we like a smooth sauce, so I use - AngAk1 - 5:29pm on 04/16/14

25912. This morning I watched Heartland on FN and she made Deviled Eggs and - orchid - 4:03pm on 04/12/14 (13)

I have never done that, however I have seen deviled eggs made with ham and cheese - KarenNoCA - 4:51pm on 04/12/14

Watched this episode this mornig, it was interesting about the deviled eggs - KarenNoCA - 7:55pm on 04/12/14
I feel pretty sure Amy can afford to buy new pots. ;0) Not sure why - orchid - 2:40pm on 04/13/14

Reminded me of this recipe by Jacques Pepin that looks wonderful. I haven't gotten around to it yet [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:59pm on 04/12/14

Didn't someone here make this? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:59pm on 04/12/14

Aha, it was SallyBR! And now I'll stop talking to myself. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:30pm on 04/12/14

LOL! You're not talking to yourself. I missed Sally's post evidently so - orchid - 2:36pm on 04/13/14

Wow, that was an oldie, but a goodie indeed... - SallyBR - 3:44pm on 04/14/14

we gasped too, and I'm from the midwest. never had a warm deviled egg. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:10pm on 04/14/14

Oh THANK YOU Ang! I was beginning to think I was the only 1. I just - orchid - 8:33pm on 04/14/14

Just to make sure.... - SallyBR - 10:45pm on 04/14/14

They are so much better cold, I hate waiting-waiting-waiting for them to cool down in the fridge [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:28am on 04/15/14

Orchid, check out this recipe from Southern Living. When I saw it in the [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:51pm on 04/15/14

25913. Today I was a cookin' fool... - Luisa_Calif - 10:35pm on 04/12/14 (11)

Very energetic. About your pudding cakes: they sound like something we made in junior H. Ec class. - Marg CDN2 - 1:21am on 04/13/14

I baked them off just in time for us to bring. They did deflate but good never-the-less. I'll have - Luisa_Calif - 2:40pm on 04/14/14

Thanks. I'll get brave one day and hold these in the fridge first. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:37pm on 04/14/14

Oh me too! - Heather_in_SF - 4:32pm on 04/14/14

Eggplant salad? That sounds good. How do you do it? Please [NT] - orchid - 5:06pm on 04/14/14

My pleasure, it's an old one but a good one. [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 9:17pm on 04/14/14

That's sounds interesting. Seems kinda like a dip, I'll try it. Thanks! [NT] - orchid - 9:48pm on 04/14/14

Oh, I took pictures, here... [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:09pm on 04/14/14

And I'd love the recipe for gratineed leeks and stems. I do just stems and it's delicious. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:35pm on 04/14/14

Here you are, I am ordering fennel from my produce box [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:49pm on 04/15/14

Thank you Heather! And I didn't know the fennel stems could be used this - Curious1 - 7:39pm on 04/15/14

25914. Hi all! I've been lurking some, but super busy with a leave replacement in 3rd grade... - Carianna in WA - 3:06pm on 04/13/14 (14)

Carianna, I had never heard, nor ever seen, anyone bring a snack to an interview so I - KarenNoCA - 3:58pm on 04/13/14
I wouldn't bring food to an interview, but if I were PB&J would be a good fit here - MariaDNoCA - 5:06pm on 04/13/14

Things must have changed a lot- I would never bring snacks to an interview but - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:49am on 04/14/14

No, I'd never do it either, nor seen it done - not even when I was in HR. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:38am on 04/15/14

The only thing I thought was maybe a shooter of a soup (you are Soup A Women after all) [LINK] - orchid - 5:59pm on 04/13/14
Hhhmm; I'm not really a fan of the idea....UNLESS, you can fit it into your story. In other words; - barb_b - 8:04pm on 04/13/14
Calabrese Lollipops. Making some myself this week. [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 9:57pm on 04/13/14
Hi, Carianna--my age is showing--I'm old school & would also say NO FOOD at any type - wigs - 4:01pm on 04/14/14

It's called "helicopter parents" and it isn't attractive!! nt [NT] - Charley - 7:16pm on 04/14/14

Wishing you the best of luck on your interview, please let us know what you did about the snacks. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:38pm on 04/14/14
If you are going to bring a gift for the interview panel, I would do a box of cookies or something - Heather_in_SF - 7:27pm on 04/14/14
Well, how did it all turn out on Monday afternoon? - Marianne - 2:20am on 04/16/14

I ended up with no food... not for the professional reasons. It was a scenario where food would - Carianna in WA - 4:07am on 04/17/14

Crossing fingers for next year [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:26am on 04/17/14

25915. Want to wish anyone who celebrates - a Happy Passover. Now, off to my kitchen. [NT] - elaine - 4:15pm on 04/13/14 (7)

Thank you! And Same to you and others! - deb-in-MI - 5:31pm on 04/13/14
Happy Passover! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:51pm on 04/13/14
Happy Passover! [NT] - barb_b - 7:52pm on 04/13/14
Blessings to all! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:40pm on 04/13/14

ditto! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:02pm on 04/15/14

Happy Passover! [NT] - Marianne - 2:54am on 04/15/14
Happy Passover!!!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:26pm on 04/15/14

25916. How would you tweak this Model Bakery�s English Muffins recipe into a sourdough version? - MariaDNoCA - 5:50pm on 04/13/14 (2)

does this help? - daricem - 2:45am on 04/16/14

Yes, it does -- thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:30pm on 04/16/14

25917. Planning a visit to Chicago - rhoward2va - 8:54pm on 04/13/14 (10)

I wish I could help, a great time of year for a Midwest visit. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:41pm on 04/14/14
I have never been but I just asked John who in his job was there several - orchid - 6:53pm on 04/14/14
Here are some - deb-in-MI - 10:02pm on 04/14/14

Fun article about Chicago food [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:15am on 04/15/14

Great article! SMOKED CHUBS! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:11pm on 04/15/14

I want to go to all of the Rick Bayless restaurants, Aviary for drinks and - Heather_in_SF - 10:13pm on 04/14/14
The Custom House, Blackbird, Bin 36 for casual - MoNJ - 11:07pm on 04/15/14

Bobaks if you're hankering for some Polish fare. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:34pm on 04/16/14

Thanks so much for all the info. Looking forward to the trip. [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:51pm on 04/15/14
Hot Doug's for Custom Hot Dogs and Duck Fat Fries! Outta bounds street food! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:10pm on 04/16/14

25918. This looks good - Baked Breaded Cauliflower [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:33am on 04/14/14 (3)

Good to see you Meryl! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:47am on 04/14/14

Hi Deb! [NT] - Meryl - 7:18pm on 04/14/14

Thanks, Meryl. I like the egg binding rather than lots of oil, which seemed...contrary - MarilynFL - 4:47pm on 04/15/14

25919. Great veggie dip: Sour Cream & Sumac Sauce from Jerusalem [LINK] [IMAGE] - Traca - 2:34am on 04/14/14 (27)

The burgers look really good, too! - judy-mass - 4:55pm on 04/14/14
Now all I to do is mail order some sumac.--this looks great [NT] - charlie - 4:56pm on 04/14/14
Traca, do you own the book and do you think it is worth buying? - KarenNoCA - 5:34pm on 04/14/14

Yes. I've cooked more from this book than any in recent memory. Each - Traca - 5:43pm on 04/14/14

That is a great recommendation Traca, thanks so much. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:50pm on 04/14/14

I got my copy at the local library. I already own too many cookbooks. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:26pm on 04/14/14

Ha! I know the feeling. I recently culled over 800 cookbooks. This one made the cut. :) [NT] - Traca - 5:35am on 04/15/14

I've culled many cookbooks over the years, donating them to our local library, if they were in good - KarenNoCA - 2:48pm on 04/15/14

I�ve enjoyed reading Chowhound�s Cookbook of the Month treads. They covered Jerusalem - Traca - 4:14pm on 04/15/14

I'm not familiar w/ sumac. Are sumac and za atar interchangeable? [NT] - barb_b - 7:09pm on 04/14/14

Sumac is one of the ingredients in Za'atar. - judy-mass - 8:20pm on 04/14/14
I get my Zatar from Penzey's. It also has thyme in it. I just sniffed my ground - KarenNoCA - 11:05pm on 04/14/14
barb-on Main St in W Patterson--not far from Corrado's-you will find - charlie - 1:14pm on 04/15/14

Was thinking of you on Sunday... Did you ever go to the restaurant depot? I met my sis at the - barb_b - 10:24pm on 04/15/14

Never got a chance to go--rats [NT] - charlie - 10:41pm on 04/15/14

This is a cool area! I wish I could remember the name of the store, had preserved lemons, turkish - MoNJ - 10:50pm on 04/15/14

Fairways? Sis brought me there also... It was amazing... One of those places that you - barb_b - 12:13am on 04/16/14
Fattal's & Nouri Brothers--one block from the other--several grinds of bulgur depending. - charlie - 10:14pm on 04/16/14

Oh, I miss Corrado's SO much! - Lana in FL - 4:05pm on 04/18/14

Za'atar is a type of wild thyme. It is endangered and rare so they came up with a blend - Luisa_Calif - 3:03pm on 04/17/14

Traca, I made the recipe for dinner tonight. I had to add breadcrumbs to the turkey balls - KarenNoCA - 4:56pm on 04/15/14

Glad you got a chance to try them! - Traca - 6:53pm on 04/15/14
I just checked my sumac sauce and the sumac powder is softening - KarenNoCA - 7:03pm on 04/15/14

I like the red quinoa pairing. Sounds delish! [NT] - Traca - 11:10pm on 04/15/14

Printed! I'm making a pork roast Sunday and will serve this with - Heather_in_SF - 6:51pm on 04/15/14

This was so delicious, I used it on artichokes and asparagus and want to dip ALL THERE IS in it. - Heather_in_SF - 10:51pm on 04/21/14

Making this tonight and more - Earnie - 10:51pm on 04/19/14

25920. Cathy Z, I used your artichoke method on the weekend. It worked really well, thank - Marg CDN2 - 11:10pm on 04/14/14 (7)

Great Marg- I am so hooked on this method. Glad you tried it. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:10am on 04/15/14
I missed this method, can someone give me a link, please. I do have trouble - KarenNoCA - 2:52pm on 04/15/14

Here's it [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:38pm on 04/15/14

Thanks Marg- We're having them for dinner with Julia's Aioli. Yum [NT] - CathyZKauai - 1:53am on 04/16/14

I bought 2 last night for Easter dinner(Sat night for us at the cabin) [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:36pm on 04/16/14

that quick roast on the grill is just fab. won't do it any other way. had it with tzaziki to dip [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:22pm on 04/21/14

They are amazing! It's the way I will be doing them from now on. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:23pm on 04/23/14

25921. Made this last night and loved it -warning - very hot and spicy! Indian Fish Curry [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:14pm on 04/15/14 (3)

Looks like a good one to try! - judy-mass - 5:12pm on 04/15/14

Made this last night for dinner - judy-mass - 1:21pm on 04/19/14

Thanks! I have been wanting to make a fish curry :) [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:03pm on 04/18/14

25922. Rec: Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses - so pretty, so easy and so good! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:25pm on 04/15/14 (1)

Ooooh, pretty! I bet they would look nice on sticks, too [NT] - cheezz - 5:46pm on 04/16/14

25923. Royal icing that doesn't get rock-hard >> from Cake Central [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 04/15/14 (9)

have you tried the Sugar Baby icing from Peggy's sugar cookie recipe? I find it - AngAk1 - 9:20pm on 04/15/14

Sugar Baby is my "go to". I can't stand hard Royal icing, so this might be an alternate. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:29pm on 04/15/14
Sugar Baby is the only one I use. Tried Royal Frosting 2 weeks ago and threw out the entire batch.. - deb-in-MI - 9:44pm on 04/15/14
Do you have a link? - Luisa_Calif - 2:32pm on 04/16/14

That's it! [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 3:10pm on 04/16/14

For average thickness, about how long does it take to set up? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 3:22pm on 04/16/14

I always leave them out overnight. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:00pm on 04/16/14

Ah-ha, Thanks. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:08pm on 04/16/14

it's also in our T&T with the cookies [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:37pm on 04/16/14

25924. Bunnies on Sticks. Made these for my young family members & friends - Luisa_Calif - 7:42pm on 04/15/14 (10)

too too cute! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:15pm on 04/15/14
Adorable! What a labor of love! So precious! [NT] - barb_b - 10:02pm on 04/15/14

You are so kind to your loved ones.When I opened your post,I really thought it was a peep on a stick [NT] - barb_b - 10:04pm on 04/15/14
Wow, those are beautiful, they look so elegant and very professional. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:24pm on 04/15/14

My sentiments exactly. Well done, Luisa. They're very lucky. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:04am on 04/16/14

Well, I DO like to play in the kitchen.... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:53pm on 04/16/14

Very cute. Also, great plates! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:49am on 04/16/14

Thanks, Studio Nova [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:20pm on 04/16/14

Thanks All ! hardest part is to remember to flip the cutter Over so - Luisa_Calif - 12:50pm on 04/16/14
Those are sooo cute! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:27pm on 04/16/14

25925. I spent the last few days unsubscribing from emails that I received. I don't know how or when - Dawn_MO - 12:29pm on 04/16/14 (7)

Unsubscribing doesn't seem to work for Groupon, Facebook, Twitter (I never signed up!), etc. - MarilynFL - 1:42pm on 04/16/14

Exactly what I do! I chk my "dead drop" once a week 4 coupons, though. [NT] - wigs - 3:46pm on 04/16/14

Wish I could just click and delete my house-mess.... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:55pm on 04/16/14

And those extra pounds [NT] - cheezz - 5:39pm on 04/16/14

And those extra voices in my head. - MarilynFL - 5:52pm on 04/16/14

Naw, it was the other you. ;0) [NT] - orchid - 11:39pm on 04/16/14

If only! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:19pm on 04/17/14

25926. I have a confession. (Casserole help needed.) - ErininNY - 7:07pm on 04/16/14 (26)

I would vote for Traca's Tomato Tart >> super easy, beautiful & delicious... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:22pm on 04/16/14

Thanks, Marilyn--I hope our tomatoes are decent enough for this, soon... [NT] - ErininNY - 1:58am on 04/20/14

Erin, do you have a crock pot? I love mine for those make ahead; easy peasy meals... [NT] - barb_b - 10:15pm on 04/16/14

No, but I'm up to my armpits in Dutch ovens. I usually try to adapt the recipes to them... [NT] - ErininNY - 1:59am on 04/20/14

I'll talk to you! in fact, I'm making the King Ranch casserole for bookclub, but this Homesick Texn [LINK] - AngAk1 - 1:19am on 04/17/14

Sweet and Snappy Stew Cannot be Beat!!! [NT] - Marianne - 2:09am on 04/17/14
Thanks, Ang--off to the T&T archives. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:59am on 04/20/14

REC: Homemade Substitute for Cream of Chicken Soup - Marianne - 2:05am on 04/17/14

Marianne, you missed a few ingredients: Rows 3 thru 5 of the Periodic Table. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:46pm on 04/17/14

Tweaks to the recipe: I decide to forgo Atomic Numbers 11 through 54, - Marianne - 2:23am on 04/18/14

Amen, sister! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 04/18/14

Oh, it's roux--jeez, I have so few brain cells left that I never thought about this! Thank you! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:02am on 04/20/14

Here are three good ones, Erin - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:30pm on 04/17/14

And another idea: Stuffed peppers - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:34pm on 04/17/14

These are called Stuffed Peppers Ricci and it's the way I make my peppers - KarenNoCA - 11:10pm on 04/17/14

I think I have this cookbook, that is, if I didn't give it away. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:31am on 04/18/14

Sounds great--thank you! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:55pm on 04/20/14

excellent! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:56pm on 04/17/14
Many thanks, Cathy! These look do-able. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:00am on 04/20/14

Almost easy as a casserole�big on flavor. Naomi Duguid's Aromatic Slow-Cooked Chicken - Traca - 4:47pm on 04/17/14

Thanks, Traca--this looks great! I love her recipes. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:01am on 04/20/14

I am such a fan of Cathy's Laarb recipe. You can definitely make that ahead; and serve it on a [LINK] - barb_b - 4:52pm on 04/17/14

I love her Thai chicken dish too, so I was excited to read Pok-Pok's version of LAAP... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:52pm on 04/17/14

I think I have a good thing going w/ Cathy's recipe.... That one scares me! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 6:46pm on 04/17/14

I'm so happy to know you are enjoying the Laarb and the Thai chicken recipes - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:39pm on 04/18/14
Love the Laarb! It's also an old standby at our house too. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:21pm on 04/24/14

25927. Anyone have a good recipe and can help me figure out this Easter pan? More words/questions inside... - MariaDNoCA - 8:12pm on 04/16/14 (10)

Just a tip - line the bottom with parchment so that you get the cake out in one piece [NT] - Tess - 9:13pm on 04/16/14
Love the pan! To check the volume, fill with raw rice then measure that. - Luisa_Calif - 11:20pm on 04/16/14
love it! I think your lemon cake would be fine, just put a schmear of icing on the layer before the - AngAk1 - 1:14am on 04/17/14
I would love to see a lemon mousse with a lemon sponge on the bottom, but don't see how - MarilynFL - 2:47pm on 04/17/14

I love Lidia's Lemon Tiramisu. You can just pipe the sponge [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 04/17/14

Another idea would be to completely line it with Saran and then pour in melted chocolate. - MarilynFL - 2:50pm on 04/17/14

Cool idea, but my 2 yro niece would devour it, go crazy and my SIL would freak out, lol! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:02pm on 04/17/14

I've always liked THE SILVER PALATE CKBK's Lemon-Glazed Cake, pp 360-362. Haven't made it in ages, [LINK] - wigs - 3:20pm on 04/17/14

Could this have a butercream icing? I want to ice/pipe like a bunny w/a face for my 2yro niece. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:55pm on 04/17/14

I don't see why a buttercream wouldn't work instead of the icing listed. A bunny face would be cute! [NT] - wigs - 11:26am on 04/19/14

25928. The 25 Most Popular Items at Trader Joes [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:34pm on 04/16/14 (15)

The only thing I buy on that list are the Gouda and chocolate bars, sometimes the orange sticks. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:12pm on 04/16/14
I buy none of those products at TJ's. One of my recent favorites is their sponges - KarenNoCA - 10:59pm on 04/16/14

Oh no. Since I'm in walking distance of TJ, I did NOT need to know this!! Thanks Maria :( [NT] - cheezz - 7:05am on 04/18/14

Joe Joes (Christmas mint ones) and pound plus bar -- always keep on hand! - cheezz - 7:09am on 04/18/14
I think this was for my post below and I'm sorry and you're welcome (they are the bomb!) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:24pm on 04/18/14

I love the rosemary marcona almonds... - judy-mass - 11:12pm on 04/16/14
Only things for me are the Gouda & wine. My favs are truffled mousse pate, - Melissa Dallas - 11:52pm on 04/16/14
since I only buy things I can pack in a suitcase, it's chocolate, dijon mustard, nuts especially - AngAk1 - 1:11am on 04/17/14
Volusia County is throwing money at TJ to get a distribution center in Daytona Beach. - MarilynFL - 12:33pm on 04/17/14
The only thing on the list I have ever bought is fennel. But it just goes to show what variety they - Joe - 3:21pm on 04/17/14

Hi Joe! Bill and I were just talking about how busy your garden must be these days. good time [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:59pm on 04/17/14

It's a bit crazy this time of year--lots of events, and lots of spring weeds for me to police. [NT] - Joe - 2:24pm on 04/19/14

This is my current favorite thing there... [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 6:59pm on 04/17/14

Oh damn. I've been resisting those so far. [NT] - Joe - 2:24pm on 04/19/14

I buy Gouda, but I usually get the smoked which - Richard in Cincy - 2:28pm on 04/23/14

25929. ! Can't figure out Martha's new site, here's the video, but where is the recipe??? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:17pm on 04/17/14 (9)

Never mind, found it, reviews are so-so :( Some say great/some say dry...nothing worse than dry cake [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:31pm on 04/17/14

Anyone made this Lemon Cake from Fine Cooking? [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:41pm on 04/17/14

Maria, this lemon cake from Bon App�tit is really fabulous.... - cheezz - 7:13am on 04/18/14
Maria, you have another option: bake your lemon cake in a cookie sheet pan and use - MarilynFL - 12:04pm on 04/18/14

Interesting, but curious - why do this instead of baking in the pan? - MariaDNoCA - 4:21pm on 04/18/14

Just a guess but fussy pans are often hard to get cakes out of and batter doesn't bake evenly. Right - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:41pm on 04/18/14

Cathy nailed it. Plus, it would allow you to ice a center layer. {Cathy, I think ???? - MarilynFL - 9:03pm on 04/18/14

Oh, ok. Well, I'm going to live dangerously and bake all at once then split the layers... - MariaDNoCA - 9:22pm on 04/18/14
Oh brother, Marilyn- I should have known that...thanks [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:18pm on 04/18/14

25930. What are your results? Charley's Microwave poached eggs - MarilynFL - 1:57pm on 04/18/14 (8)

Man, this is a great idea--sister and I made potato salad last weekend and poached the eggs . . . - mistral - 5:31pm on 04/18/14
--one last thing: You might want to try nuke poaching by. . . - mistral - 5:33pm on 04/18/14

I had better results when I heated the water a bit first (30 sec), Then poached egg for 60 sec. - Luisa_Calif - 5:53pm on 04/18/14

Thank you for the info! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:10pm on 04/18/14
Cyalexa2's Idea, not mine to pre-heat the water. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:50pm on 04/19/14

I think that is a low wattage (which is fine), and as Mistral said - Charley - 9:31pm on 04/18/14
I had virtually the same results you did Marilyn....did about 6 eggs total at diff times - MoNJ - 2:35pm on 04/19/14

I luckily have very consistent results as was posted, but I - Charley - 4:05pm on 04/19/14

25931. Does anyone have Black and Decker TO1635B Countertop Digital Convection Oven? - MarilynFL - 2:18pm on 04/18/14 (8)

Sorry, my GE built-in microwave can be switched over to a convection oven & it is a stupendous - wigs - 11:24am on 04/19/14

I'll be checking this out wigs. Can it go over the stove w/exhaust? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 04/20/14

I don't, but CI did a test of toaster oven/convection, here's the BD review - MoNJ - 2:44pm on 04/19/14
I have the Black & Decker CTO7100B noted on the same page. It has a rotisserie - Marg CDN2 - 7:57pm on 04/19/14

Wally World = Walmart. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:45am on 04/20/14

Aaaah, I see. Not known as that here. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:43pm on 04/20/14

Thanks all. I decided to skip the countertop and hold out for an oven version. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:11pm on 04/22/14

My friend just remodeled his kitchen and installed a microwave/convection oven. Have you seen it? - Traca - 4:16pm on 04/22/14

25932. Sharing an Easter Cake [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:28pm on 04/18/14 (17)

Very Clever Cathy [NT] - charlie - 10:39pm on 04/18/14
LOVE it! I still have my childhood sugar view egg like this! (pix inside) - MariaDNoCA - 10:47pm on 04/18/14

Too cute!! That took a lot of imagination to dream up :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:47am on 04/20/14

Ooops, sorry Maira, I ment this to be under CathyZ's post but your egg isvery cute too, LOL!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:48am on 04/20/14

Nicely done! [NT] - barb_b - 10:48pm on 04/18/14
That's so cute and clever Cathy. Well done! [NT] - orchid - 11:05pm on 04/18/14
So clever! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:55pm on 04/18/14
Wow, Cathy! Very creative and nicely done. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:39am on 04/19/14
A winner! The rabbit is a perfect fit. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:55am on 04/19/14
Adoreable! [NT] - cheezz - 2:15am on 04/19/14
Cathy, that cake is adorable, and I absolutely LOVE the miner's hat. [NT] - wigs - 11:20am on 04/19/14
Terrific Cathy! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:22pm on 04/19/14
Wonderful and happy. Quite a j ob to do I imagine. [NT] - elaine - 1:48pm on 04/19/14
Now this made me smile. Thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:57pm on 04/19/14

wow- thanks everyone. I should have made it clear that it was 40 years ago that I made the cake. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:09pm on 04/19/14

Clever is clever, no matter when. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:31pm on 04/22/14

Very cute! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:03am on 04/20/14

25933. Rec: Chicken and Brown Rice with Chorizo [LINK] - Lana in FL - 3:11pm on 04/19/14 (8)

NFR: Be Warned: Windows 8.1 kidnaps your documents - Lana in FL - 3:19pm on 04/19/14

Maybe this will help. - Charley - 4:01pm on 04/19/14

I'm not a computer nerd by any means but our youngest son is a - KarenNoCA - 6:37pm on 04/19/14

Oh, the thanks were for Charley.:) I knew not to go to W8, but 8.1 was supposed to be better. - Lana in FL - 4:15pm on 04/21/14

Thanks! [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:13pm on 04/21/14

This sounds wonderful [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:00pm on 04/19/14
Just FYI you can buy Gaspars chorico at gasparssausage.com, lots of goodies there. [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:24pm on 04/19/14
I somehow read this as "Charlie Brown Rice and Chorizo" [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:41pm on 04/19/14

25934. Bunny cake is in the oven -- How long should the mini cupcakes bake?? - MariaDNoCA - 7:20pm on 04/19/14 (4)

Here's a baking chart from Wilton's - Luisa_Calif - 8:55pm on 04/19/14
Other recipes say from 10-15 minutes. Check at minimum times. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:59pm on 04/19/14
10 mins did the trick and the bunny came out of the pan without a hitch! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:23pm on 04/19/14

Hold up your hand if you're waiting for a photo [holding hand up]. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:58pm on 04/21/14

25935. Hot Milk Sponge Cake. This will be my first time with this as a base for Strawberry [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 12:38am on 04/20/14 (11)

It sounds good. I do an adapted version of Hot Milk Sponge Cake from What's Cooking America, but - Meryl - 1:12am on 04/20/14

What's Cooking America is very up and alive. [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 10:57pm on 04/20/14

Last night it was down. I'm glad it's back up again! [NT] - Meryl - 11:13pm on 04/20/14

Here's the recipe I use with my adaptations: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:14pm on 04/20/14

Absolutely classic OLD style cake. NOne better. nt [NT] - Charley - 2:21am on 04/20/14
Love this. Been making it since I was 15. But always with a broiled coconut topping. - Marg CDN2 - 6:40pm on 04/20/14

Now I remember a cake with broiled coconut topping we used to do! Do U haverecipe for that toshare? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:33pm on 04/21/14

I do. And it's written the really old quick kitchen way: - Marg CDN2 - 6:20pm on 04/21/14

Thanks! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:38pm on 04/21/14
love this recipe. nice and old-timey [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:23pm on 04/21/14

Well screwed up this Very Simple cake by accidentally doubling the milk... - Luisa_Calif - 5:27pm on 04/21/14

25936. Is dry mustard always hot? I think I wrecked my deviled eggs using it... - MariaDNoCA - 3:16am on 04/20/14 (6)

Yowzer! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:44pm on 04/20/14
Wow! And the full moon is already over! [NT] - cheezz - 12:18am on 04/21/14
Holy #*($_@!***! [NT] - Meryl - 12:22am on 04/21/14
Me thinks hard-boiled eggs are not worth this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 04/21/14

No, but deviled are...see pixs in cake thread below. :) Gotta admit, I'm tuckered out today tho. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:02pm on 04/21/14

I only used a little bit in mine, back in the day, under a 1/4 tsp. - Heather_in_SF - 9:20pm on 04/21/14

25937. Thinking about getting a Vita Mix. It has been on my mind for a while. Michael in Sarasota a ? - Barbara in VA - 12:00pm on 04/20/14 (6)

Don't forget you can also "cook" in the VitaMix.Costco often - Charley - 12:55pm on 04/20/14
I'd email Lee Ann.... - MariaDNoCA - 3:48pm on 04/20/14
I'm really glad I got the Vita Mix and the refurbished one save me a lot of money. - Michael in Sarasota - 10:29pm on 04/20/14

Michael, thank you for the information. I am just beginning my search for the right one for me. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:14pm on 04/22/14

Your super creamy hummus comment makes me want one now. :) [NT] - Traca - 4:17pm on 04/22/14
LeaAnn is the best and gives the best prices. She is going to start a class - Marsha tbay - 1:27am on 05/01/14

25938. Cookie decorating fun. Good helper [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:17pm on 04/20/14 (11)

And cake [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 04/20/14

More cookies. Good afternoon. Happy Easter. Happy Spring [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 04/20/14

Great fun. Like Michael it brought back good memories of doing the same when I was a kid [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:34pm on 04/21/14

Awww, I love it...mom and I always did cookies for Easter too. You are making sweet memories! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:59pm on 04/21/14

He's a cute and so are the cookies! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:18pm on 04/21/14

Pretty cookies and what an adorable...grandson? Love his sweet smile :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:16am on 04/21/14

I'm a faux Oma to him. just very good friends who are like family. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:48pm on 04/21/14

Wow, that brought back memories! When I was 8, my Mom and I baked... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:20pm on 04/21/14
How precious is that. This is one of the joys of baking >> teaching/sharing/loving. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:02pm on 04/21/14
Aww - so adorable. [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:16pm on 04/21/14
My smile for the day! [NT] - barb_b - 2:00pm on 04/22/14

25939. Some good tips in here on botanical dyes and cookie spacing: Tips for Cookie Decorating with Kids [LINK] - ErininNY - 12:35am on 04/21/14 (1)

really good tips. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:18pm on 04/21/14

25940. Triple Lemon Easter Rabbit Cake and Mini Flower Cupcakes...the result...(& dyed eggs) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:05pm on 04/21/14 (16)

Eggcellent! Nice work. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:18pm on 04/21/14
nice! I love the eggs. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:21pm on 04/21/14
So Sweet ! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:36pm on 04/21/14
LOVELY! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:14pm on 04/21/14
Wow! I can see you weren't limited to the 8-crayon Crayola box! And I thought - MarilynFL - 7:35pm on 04/21/14

Thank you!!! I was going for a hydrangeas look, so glad someone got it..... - MariaDNoCA - 10:33pm on 04/22/14

Adorable!! How did you like the lemon cake recipe? [NT] - cheezz - 10:03pm on 04/21/14

The lemon cake recipe is a for sure keeper, super lemon-y! Everyone loved it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:26pm on 04/22/14

Wow! Love it! How special to use your mom's cake pan! What a great day!! P.S... - barb_b - 12:09pm on 04/22/14

REC: Baked Croissant Cinnamon French Toast, my SIL doubled this for our brunch [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:03am on 04/23/14

Thanks so much Maria! Perfect for an upcoming brunch! [NT] - barb_b - 10:11pm on 04/23/14

You are more than welcome, :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:32pm on 04/24/14

Yep, this is gonna make a round at our house too. Thanks! [NT] - orchid - 9:53pm on 04/24/14

Maria, that is just fabulous!!! Love the colored eggs too :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:17pm on 04/22/14

Pinterest, but it had more detailed instructions on the eggs and I thought why do all that?... - MariaDNoCA - 10:34pm on 04/22/14

Thanks all - I had a lot of fun using mom's old pan and trying to turn it into something... - MariaDNoCA - 10:36pm on 04/22/14

25941. Michelle, the freeze-dried blackberries saved my icing! Thank you for the suggestion. - MarilynFL - 10:10pm on 04/21/14 (1)

glad it worked out - for the macarons, they are very sweet by nature, as well>> - michelle - 11:10pm on 04/22/14

25942. NFRC - home from our long road trip - Anna_X - 11:06pm on 04/21/14 (8)

only I never got a muffaletter cuz I was so busy eating crabcakes and catfish. :( [NT] - Anna_X - 11:07pm on 04/21/14
Right there with you! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:26am on 04/22/14
Wow...what a great list of food stops. Sometimes you just have to abandon the zipper. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:12pm on 04/22/14
Any chance you've got a list of places you ate? I'd love to see it. Travel/eat vicariously! [NT] - Traca - 4:19pm on 04/22/14

Trying again, lost the first list I typed (drat!) - Anna_X - 9:58pm on 04/22/14

Yowza! Thanks. Terrific list. I confess to having cravings for Chic-fil-A but only if - Traca - 4:31am on 04/23/14
What a great list. Thanks for posting. [NT] - elaine - 7:12am on 04/23/14
thanks for posting. I'm reading this before breakfast---not a good idea. so hungry now. I'm - AngAk1 - 5:21pm on 04/23/14

25943. Next on agenda - need air force themed food - Anna_X - 11:08pm on 04/21/14 (5)

Wings is an easy one, then how about this... [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 10:59pm on 04/22/14

That plane is adorable! Even I can do this one, thanks. [NT] - Anna_X - 12:56am on 04/23/14

It might be fun to package one of the menu items as MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) [see photo] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:40pm on 04/23/14

That's cute. I'm going to pass this to one of her sisters to work on. - Anna_X - 7:18pm on 04/23/14

AF colors are blue and yellow. Academy is blue and silver. Falcons. blueberries come to mind [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:24pm on 04/23/14

25944. Oh John Besh, I love him! Here's his recipe for Creamy Any Vegetable Soup [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:23pm on 04/21/14 (2)

Heck, I like looking at him so much I don't even care if he can cook [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:02am on 04/22/14
He's such a nice man, too. Thoughtful and introspective. Easy on the eyes, and a good man too. :) [NT] - Traca - 12:21am on 04/22/14

25945. This needs to happen...soon! Lemon Ginger Cheesecake Truffles [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:37am on 04/22/14 (6)

Oh dear. These are like Oreo Truffles that had a face lift and married up. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:35pm on 04/22/14

Marilyn, I nearly spit out my coffee! Well said. :) PS. How's the blog coming along? [NT] - Traca - 4:14pm on 04/22/14

Really slow. I'm editing old stories, but still have't settled on a format. - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 04/22/14

Yeah, my blog is on the back burner. Between editing words & photos, and attending events, I figure - Traca - 9:36pm on 04/22/14

Thanks Traca! I'm going to make these sans the ginger ingredients and dip in dark chocolate! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:58pm on 04/22/14
I knew I bought those two tins of Nyackers gingersnaps on post-Christmas clearance for a reason [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:15pm on 04/22/14

25946. How adorable. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:59am on 04/22/14 (10)

That is just too cute!! How do I make my brain remember all these cute and clever ideas for when I - Barbara in VA - 1:15pm on 04/22/14

Make a word file and have each line have the name of the thing and the link to it:) (or excel) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:51pm on 04/22/14
I admit freely I watch his show just to ogle him... heh. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:18pm on 04/22/14

I have a feeling this is supposed to be under 25944, right? [NT] - orchid - 9:35pm on 04/22/14
well how on earth did that happen? - Heather_in_SF - 9:36pm on 04/22/14

~smile~ [NT] - orchid - 9:41pm on 04/22/14
Maybe he ate a lot of hummus and carrots to get that body? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:41pm on 04/23/14

So here I am all excited about looking for some guy's body and I find a carrot. ?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:21pm on 04/23/14

You know what they say, Marg: the size of a man's feet and carrot are an indication... - MarilynFL - 6:00pm on 04/23/14

Welllll, I really just didn't know that. I have so much to learn from you. - Marg CDN2 - 6:09am on 04/24/14

25947. Pretty, Easy Flower Cupcakes (you have to watch a short ad first:() [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 12:58pm on 04/22/14 (10)

Here is a cute take on the same idea (video) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:50pm on 04/22/14

This is my favorite flower cupcake video; I used this to make my gardinas >> [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:56pm on 04/22/14
These just end up looking like little fairy flowers, all glittery. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:01pm on 04/24/14

I've done these marshmallow flowers and they really are as easy as it looks [NT] - cheezz - 10:24pm on 04/23/14

Cheezz, can these be made a few days ahead and kept in the fridge? - deb-in-MI - 4:36pm on 04/24/14

I'd be concerned about that too...and that the sugar would gum up. Then I thought - Traca - 7:32pm on 04/24/14

Drats - deb-in-MI - 7:35pm on 04/24/14

Put your guests to work! This would be a terrific low-risk project for them. :) [NT] - Traca - 6:11am on 04/25/14

I'll let you know how my 'test' goes this weekend:) If not - you recommendation is happening! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:42am on 04/25/14

You could definitely do this the day before...they don't get hard that fast! - cheezz - 3:14am on 04/26/14

25948. Decoupaging a cake >> I think this would look great with photographs done on edible paper. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:33pm on 04/22/14 (10)

I don't know very much about these. Is there one that you know - orchid - 9:40pm on 04/22/14

I haven't done the $ research, but I can't justify the cost. The few times I've needed this kind of - MarilynFL - 12:17am on 04/23/14

Since many grocery bakeries offer this, bet you could just get an image done/do your own cake. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:30pm on 04/23/14
A bit of research. Edible paper --order a custom image or buy their designs. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:11am on 04/24/14

That's the same prices I paid for Publix & Walmart. I wonder what her shipping cost is? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:11pm on 04/24/14

Yowza! I didn't know edible paper was that widely available. This is the first I've heard of it. [NT] - Traca - 3:45pm on 04/24/14

Most bakeries are using the concept now, since you can do an actual photo. - MarilynFL - 4:08pm on 04/24/14

What? I didn't know you could do that! I thought edible paper as in...you eat the paper, or it's - Traca - 7:29pm on 04/24/14

I get the edible sheets at my cake supply store - or JoAnn's Fabrics [NT] - cheezz - 3:15am on 04/26/14

The pre-printed ones are at JoAnn's [NT] - cheezz - 3:16am on 04/26/14

25949. A 3-D image of your head carved out of chocolate >> those British, what will they think of next? [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 04/22/14 (0)

25950. Barb in VA...I think I found those cookie "letters" you were looking for: TAPPIT LETTERs [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:28pm on 04/22/14 (3)

Step by step at Cake Center punching out letters [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 04/22/14
Youtube showing how to punch out letters. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:33pm on 04/22/14
Marilyn, these are exactly the ones she bought!! She has practiced with them - Barbara in VA - 12:55pm on 04/23/14

25951. Happy Earth Day to you! Earth Day globe cake >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:42pm on 04/22/14 (1)

Very neat! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 1:41am on 04/23/14

25952. I am catering my friend's daughter's graduation party in May. - Dawn_MO - 3:30pm on 04/23/14 (21)

The good news is, you could easily add another pasta dish if people came in droves. [LINK] - Traca - 3:42pm on 04/23/14
I would add a big green salad. girls might not eat all that much, but the boys! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:48pm on 04/23/14
If I were doing it, here is how I would portion it...we serve 40 high school kids this way: - cheezz - 10:16pm on 04/23/14

That was interesting on how you portion the food. Good idea! - KarenNoCA - 11:22pm on 04/23/14

Yeah, some people just want to taste it and leave the rest on their plates [NT] - cheezz - 3:17am on 04/26/14
These people tend to be heavy eaters. It drives me absolutely nuts - Dawn_MO - 11:52am on 04/26/14

Great info and advice cheezz! I learned that the hard way at the Xmas party I catered. - Dawn_MO - 11:47am on 04/26/14

Lol, perhaps it reminded them of Golden Corral. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:32pm on 04/28/14

Graduation Party - sjs1952 - 4:26pm on 04/24/14

Kids love dip and anything you can dip in it - a veggie/antipasto tray is a good idea [NT] - cheezz - 3:19am on 04/26/14
I am dropping the pasta with sauces, but keeping the pasta salad. - Dawn_MO - 11:50am on 04/26/14

Maybe lots of garlic bread (cut into squares)? Why crostini? [NT] - cheezz - 11:41pm on 04/26/14

Drives me crazy - food needs to be monitored with kids. I was just at a backyard bbq - cheezz - 11:40pm on 04/26/14

Oh No! I am sorry for you. I really don't have words.That is just wrong, I am sad that it happened [NT] - barb_b - 12:29am on 04/27/14
I don't know how you contained yourself. Terrible terrible!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:33am on 04/27/14

Well....it WAS a church function so I couldn't very well kill them at the moment :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:46am on 04/27/14

Ha. Such an honest answer. I think next time you should just bring Pillsbury slice/bake. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:49pm on 04/27/14

Yowza. They probably had no idea they were homemade. [NT] - Traca - 5:27am on 04/27/14

They were kids...they don't care. I'm over it :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:17pm on 04/27/14

We were kids once and would never had done that. Or been allowed to. Wasting food was - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 04/27/14

Agreed. When I was a kid, I'd be in the dog house for doing something like that. [NT] - Traca - 2:27am on 04/28/14

25953. cheezz, I'm making your Grammy's Peach Cobbler for a Sunday get-together. can't wait! there will [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 04/23/14 (7)

Awwww.....Grammy. I sure miss her. She would be thrilled someone was making her cobbler :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:59pm on 04/23/14

Make sure you use the freestone peaches - nice and raggedy pieces. [NT] - cheezz - 10:00pm on 04/23/14

I'll look for them canned. nothing fresh to speak of right now. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:59pm on 04/23/14

NOt canned, methinks. Look for frozen. MUCH better. nt - Charley - 12:05pm on 04/24/14

OOPS sorry, see it calls for canned.Used to make a kuchen - Charley - 12:06pm on 04/24/14

this is one recipe that works very well with canned fruit. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:21pm on 04/24/14

Canned peaches in heavy syrup is one of the few things I like canned. - MarilynFL - 12:31pm on 04/24/14

25954. REC: Marshmallow fluff buttercream--strawberry flavored - mistral - 1:33am on 04/24/14 (2)

How interesting. I just saved my "too-sweet" icing with freeze-dried fruit thanks to Michelle. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:23am on 04/24/14

Blackberry seeds are alot bigger than strawberry seeds. . . - mistral - 10:41pm on 04/24/14

25955. It's after midnight east coast, so a big squishy hug to Meryl on her Birthday - AngAk1 - 4:11am on 04/24/14 (12)

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:22am on 04/24/14
And I'm sending you a big hug from the west coast. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:07am on 04/24/14
Finally some good weather for you to celebrate your Birthday! Have a good one, Meryl! [NT] - PatBastrop - 6:16am on 04/24/14
You beat me to it Ang:) Happy Birthday Meryl! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:21am on 04/24/14
Best wishes, sweet girl, for a peaceful day from down here in the southern corner. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:27am on 04/24/14
Thinking of you Meryl on your special day!! Happy Birthday! [NT] - barb_b - 11:33am on 04/24/14
To a fellow Taurus!!! Happy Birthday Meryl. Hope you have a wonderful day. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:17pm on 04/24/14

Me too so from one Taurus to another Happy Birthday! [NT] - orchid - 9:43pm on 04/24/14

Have a happy Day Meryl. And a happy year. Thinking of you. [NT] - elaine - 4:45pm on 04/24/14
Happy Birthday, Meryl! (Also, ooh, Sapphire, my favorite--have one for me!) ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:32am on 04/25/14
Thank you, everyone - Love you all! [NT] - Meryl - 4:48pm on 04/25/14
Happy Happy Happy! I wish I could add one of those animations you always do for ours. [NT] - Joe - 2:42am on 05/17/14

25956. Not exactly timely, but my morning smile forwarded from my MIL.... the value of the easter bunny - barb_b - 11:28am on 04/24/14 (2)

love it! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:23pm on 04/24/14
cute! [NT] - orchid - 9:41pm on 04/24/14

25957. Another vote for Susie_MI's "no-cook" pizza sauce. Yum. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:11pm on 04/24/14 (15)

Frozen herbs: Dorot Basil, Cilantro, Chili, etc [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:13pm on 04/24/14

Fresh herbs are so easy to grow, even in pots, and especially if you have a sunny window - KarenNoCA - 3:35pm on 04/24/14

Oh, I must beg to differ. I have killed EVERYTHING, except for a bit of salad which the bugs ate. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:06pm on 04/24/14

Oh No! Does that mean you are not doing your garden table? [NT] - barb_b - 4:36pm on 04/24/14

We didn't last year after the bugs took it out. Then Larry went on a trip and I killed EVERYTHING - MarilynFL - 4:58pm on 04/24/14

Yikes, I always thought gardening in Florida would be so wonderful, but I recall Peggy Bucholtz - KarenNoCA - 11:25pm on 04/24/14
I even kill cactus in a heartbeat, so I can sympathize [NT] - cheezz - 3:21am on 04/26/14

I watched FN Guy's Grocery Games and they used these. I wanted - orchid - 9:22pm on 04/24/14
I have a few of the herbs in squeeze tubes. the basil is very nice. handy and nicer than dry [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:13pm on 04/24/14

I did not know sweet basil came in squeeze tube. What part of the grocery store are they stored? - KarenNoCA - 2:50pm on 04/25/14

They're in Produce at Publix. [NT] - orchid - 4:57pm on 04/25/14
yes, in the produce section---cooler. by the other fresh herbs and dressings at our Safeway etc. - AngAk1 - 5:06pm on 04/25/14

I love the basil ones, they do taste nice and I can't grow herbs much here. - Heather_in_SF - 7:49pm on 04/27/14

I made basil tomato bisque with this sauce and it was wonderful. Someone needs to put this in T&T ! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:35am on 04/26/14
Well, this also worked with ziti and a bunch of antipasti stuff: - MarilynFL - 12:20am on 04/28/14

25958. Does anyone know if dried fruits are, in general, washed before drying and packaging? - Marg CDN2 - 5:38pm on 04/24/14 (5)

My uncle used to grow and dry apricots in a tray in the orchard. Never washed but sulphured to ... - Luisa_Calif - 10:39pm on 04/24/14
I believe most raisins are processed through several washings. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:21am on 04/25/14
hmmm. I think I'll see what the distributors' stories are. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:20pm on 04/26/14
I love those cherries also. Just a heads up that later in the year they sometimes [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:37pm on 04/28/14

I WILL stock up. Thank you. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:25pm on 04/28/14

25959. Very pretty free Mother's Day printables from Martha Stewart [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:04pm on 04/25/14 (2)

I just printed the small mixed flowers on regular paper and it's lovely. instant wrapping paper for - AngAk1 - 5:14pm on 04/25/14

I did the same one:) - deb-in-MI - 5:32pm on 04/25/14

25960. Help with split pea soup... - KarenNoCA - 6:36pm on 04/25/14 (10)

I have never used the immersion blender on pea soup, just cooked it until the peas were dissolved. - Janet in NC - 7:32pm on 04/25/14

I cooked for 1 1/2 hours as the recipe said, the peas were broken down, - KarenNoCA - 8:23pm on 04/25/14

mine often splits after cooling, but heats up just fine and thicker. I use the immersion blender - AngAk1 - 8:18pm on 04/25/14

great idea! Thanks, I have some fresh peas in the fridge that I got at Farmer's Market....forgot - KarenNoCA - 11:10pm on 04/25/14

How did it work out? I was thinking adding bacon, but that would not have added to thickness [NT] - barb_b - 4:52pm on 04/26/14

Really well! After reheating, it did thicken and I loved the silky texture using immersion blender - KarenNoCA - 5:25pm on 04/26/14

So happy to hear! There is a fine line between immulsion blended soups and the texture of baby - barb_b - 7:44pm on 04/26/14

I'm merely confused. Isn't "split pea" soup supposed to "split"? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:31pm on 04/26/14

The dried peas soften and break apart, but I used an immersion blender - KarenNoCA - 7:19pm on 04/26/14

Now I have to make split pea soup today! One of my favorites and I have a perfect hambone. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:37pm on 04/27/14

25961. Dean Fearings Shiner Chocolate Cake & Toffee Sauce are next on my list - Melissa Dallas - 1:01am on 04/26/14 (2)

Did I say the toffee sauce has 4 cups of sugar, almost a pint of cream, lots of salt & a bottl of Sh [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:41pm on 04/26/14

Shiner that is... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:42pm on 04/26/14

25962. Pam - I got your PM but I can't reply - my PMs haven't worked in ages - cheezz - 3:11am on 04/26/14 (0)

25963. This looks great - Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Popsicles [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:22am on 04/26/14 (4)

Oh. Dear. I was hoping--when I saw the word "popsicles"--it would show a freezer-burned - MarilynFL - 7:06pm on 04/26/14

Sorry 'bout that! [NT] - Meryl - 2:06am on 04/27/14

No she's not...don't listen to her Mar. I think you should go make them and - cheezz - 4:47am on 04/27/14

Ignore me...I'm still bitter about my pretty cookie plate being decimated by the kiddos.... [NT] - cheezz - 4:48am on 04/27/14

25964. I gave my two weeks notice at the cafe last week. My last day will be this Thursday/Friday. - Dawn_MO - 11:45am on 04/26/14 (12)

After having been married to a self-employed guy, I could never do it. - Melissa Dallas - 2:56pm on 04/26/14
Wow! I am sure that was a very difficult decision for you as I know how much you enjoy cooking, - barb_b - 4:15pm on 04/26/14
Bravo Dawn! What a great experience. And good to know when a project has run its course. [NT] - Traca - 4:18pm on 04/26/14
What a GREAT RUN Dawn! Check your email for some ideas for the NEXT one... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:59pm on 04/26/14
Good for you! All the best! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:07pm on 04/26/14
I've loved hearing your stories and the progress you made but knew too that you devoted - KarenNoCA - 7:24pm on 04/26/14
You learn something from any endeavor - SO important to spend the time with family. [NT] - cheezz - 11:43pm on 04/26/14
Great Job! (Dawn: knows when to hold'em, knows when to fold'em aka walk away :) - MariaDNoCA - 11:56pm on 04/26/14
You will never regret it - Earnie - 2:55am on 04/27/14

Best wishes for this "newest" career move. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:15am on 04/28/14

What Earnie said, "you will never regret it" times with the kids - PatBastrop - 2:44pm on 04/27/14
Good for you. So many people miss this time. Good luck in your next endeavor. [NT] - elaine - 5:33am on 04/29/14

25965. Michael, I made your posted rec: Cuban Skirt Steak. Yummy! Double thumbs up from dh [LINK] - barb_b - 2:28am on 04/27/14 (1)

This sauce/marinade is also a table sauce in Cuba. It is great on pork and chicken too. - Michael in Phoenix - 4:32pm on 04/27/14

25966. The Shiner Bock salted toffee sauce posted above in 25961 is very, very good - Melissa Dallas - 3:40pm on 04/27/14 (6)

M, what is Shiner Bock? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:46pm on 04/28/14

A very popular Texas beer. It is a lighly hopped dark lager. - Melissa Dallas - 1:00am on 04/29/14

Good to know. Is that a local beer...or can I get it in the culinary wasteland where I live? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:29pm on 04/30/14

Marilyn, enter your zip code and see if it's available near you. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:59pm on 05/03/14

[NT] - Curious1 - 7:00pm on 05/03/14
Ah, thanks Curious! Yep...apparently it's in my area. i don't drink beer, but I'll cook with it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:53pm on 05/04/14

25967. If you are interested in Spain and the wonderful food, country, travel [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 4:26pm on 04/27/14 (1)

Great reading. Thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 04/27/14

25968. NFRC AngAK the Plovers left Kauai yesterday on their way to Alaska and Siberia - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:29pm on 04/27/14 (12)

Just in time for mosquito season up there, no? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:47pm on 04/27/14
I'll be on the lookout! I think most of them end up summering way up on the north slope. - AngAk1 - 7:24pm on 04/27/14

Homer has a big Shorebird Festival the 2nd week of may. Maybe we'll see them [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 04/27/14

I hope so- tell them I miss them if you do. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:36pm on 04/27/14

I didn't open the posts, but simply assumed the Plovers were your neighbors heading to AK. - MarilynFL - 12:13am on 04/28/14

I think I know them. Doug and Nancy? I think they're on a cruise though. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:16am on 04/28/14

She tends to be a bit flighty and he's a bit of a dodo. - Marg CDN2 - 2:25am on 04/28/14

Ya...neighbors like that are going extinct. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 04/28/14

we get along swimingly though. cheap too. she eats like a bird. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:44pm on 04/28/14

I really don;t know who you are refering to, but if you send them a twitter or a tweet, it may help. [NT] - barb_b - 9:55pm on 04/28/14

I just love our quirky little site! Thanks Paul. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:25pm on 04/29/14

(((all))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 04/29/14

25969. Cathy, I made your Fabulous Brunch Casserole to... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 6:02pm on 04/27/14 (7)

Glad it turned out great- didn't you tweak it? It is very tweakable [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:33pm on 04/27/14

just a few... - Richard in Cincy - 1:10pm on 04/28/14

My secret ingredient too Richard, I love the Knorr Caldo de Pollo [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:10pm on 04/28/14

I see so many Knorr products in the Mexican aisle---I'll have to pick some up. I like their dry - AngAk1 - 7:46pm on 04/28/14

I'm often intrigued by this recipe, but can't get a feel for 1/2 a large bag - MoNJ - 8:41pm on 04/29/14

Mo I made a double recipe and used all of a 3 lb. bag which - Richard in Cincy - 2:10pm on 05/01/14

Thank you Richard! I may try this for Mother's Day brunch. :) [NT] - MoNJ - 8:19pm on 05/05/14

25970. New (to me) salad ingredients combo that was really good - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:38pm on 04/27/14 (8)

Sounds yummy and pretty! I just have not jumped over joy for kale. I try hard, but when push - barb_b - 1:49pm on 04/28/14

I know what you mean but using baby kale helps. It is just so good for us it is hard to ignore it. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:09pm on 04/28/14

barb, have you used the "crush" method? We don't like kale "as is" but if you - MarilynFL - 12:30pm on 04/29/14

I think if I want to massage food for a few minutes it would be bread dough.just can't get onboard - AngAk1 - 5:50pm on 04/29/14

I'm w/ you Ang.... Although I did not notice in the store if there was a distinction w/ baby kale - barb_b - 8:46pm on 04/29/14
Honest, try it one time. Doesn't have to be "baby" kale--just - Charley - 7:53pm on 04/30/14

Such a healthy salad, will have to try - Richard in Cincy - 10:27pm on 04/28/14

Kale has been hard for me to get used to.. I am doing better... - KarenNoCA - 11:28pm on 04/15/16

25971. Weekend One: Challah Fail....(pixs inside) and/or: my first time using commerical yeast - MariaDNoCA - 8:30pm on 04/27/14 (9)

I have to say, it looks great. Sorry about the rise. I had a mishap of my own - will post it. [NT] - Meryl - 10:40pm on 04/27/14
Butter and sugar will affect the bread. You might try using part bread flour, but it still looks - MarilynFL - 12:09am on 04/28/14
A couple of thoughts: Given the amount of butter in the dough, I think the two forced rises did [IMAGE] - Steve2 in LA - 6:53am on 04/28/14

I think you are right... - MariaDNoCA - 6:42pm on 04/28/14
beautiful! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:50pm on 04/28/14
Damn. Is that Chocolate Cherry Bread? Impressive output, Steve. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:27pm on 04/29/14
Wow! Very impressive!I [NT] - barb_b - 1:10pm on 04/29/14

I think it looks amazing! [NT] - barb_b - 2:23pm on 04/28/14

Look at Steve's, now that thar be purdy!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:42pm on 04/28/14

25972. Cook's Illustrated's Ultimate Banana Bread - it sucked. - Meryl - 10:41pm on 04/27/14 (24)

What could it have been.....larger eggs or very large bananas? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:02pm on 04/27/14

It specifically said to use large bananas, and large eggs. It would have been more - Meryl - 11:13pm on 04/27/14

Thought they said about 2 1/4 pounds [NT] - charlie - 1:09pm on 04/28/14

OMG - You're right - I didn't even notice that! [NT] - Meryl - 4:59pm on 04/28/14

They amped up flavor is so worth the extra steps, and the caramelized bananas on top are TDF! [NT] - cheezz - 8:05pm on 04/28/14

As I said, I loved the flavor, but the texture sucked. I posted my results on a few other - Meryl - 8:41pm on 04/28/14

I had that same reaction. Now I stick with Pats (CA) or nlb's or my old Crisco version. - MarilynFL - 12:10am on 04/28/14

NLB's Banana Bread [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 8:12pm on 04/28/14

Does anyone know what happened to nlb? I think she stopped - orchid - 9:38pm on 04/28/14

Not sure what eventually happened. One or two of our 'regulars' were... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:55pm on 04/28/14

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. She was so vibriant and had so much - orchid - 11:08pm on 04/28/14

Good to know I'm not the only one that didn't like this. [NT] - Meryl - 8:41pm on 04/28/14
My mom's recipe won the LA county fair in 1963 or something like that so that's my T&T recipe - Heather_in_SF - 11:39pm on 04/29/14

I also made it and was underwhelmed considering all the extra steps. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:17am on 04/28/14

Had the same reaction with their "pumpkin" bread. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:35am on 04/28/14

The carrot cake made in the sheet pan is good and the frosting is great. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:24pm on 04/28/14

Yeah, it was such a big deal to make this, as opposed to other recipes, and I expected better - Meryl - 8:43pm on 04/28/14

NO!! This is my all-time favorite and I've made it several times. LOVE it! So sorry you had trouble [NT] - cheezz - 8:02pm on 04/28/14

You are not alone - it had so many great reviews. I don't get why some people ended up with mushy, - Meryl - 8:48pm on 04/28/14

I did read some reviews about the difference between wet and previously frozen bananas. I - Traca - 11:31pm on 04/28/14

Be my guest - here's the recipe. I threw it all in the garbage. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:10am on 04/29/14

You use the bananas frozen, thawed, WELL drained? That's the key. [NT] - cheezz - 1:20am on 04/29/14

Absolutely. [NT] - Meryl - 1:38am on 04/29/14

I believethe confusino is bananas' sizes. . . - mistral - 5:16pm on 04/29/14

25973. The New Spanish Table... [LINK] - SallyBR - 1:22am on 04/28/14 (1)

I have this book and it's one of my favorites. My group, Cook the Book, covered it earlier this year - Traca - 1:44am on 04/28/14

25974. Need a trout recipe - carol whidbey Is - 12:16pm on 04/28/14 (15)

How are you doing, Carol? You are in my thoughts. - MarilynFL - 12:51pm on 04/28/14
REC: Grilled Trout... - charlie - 12:51pm on 04/28/14

This sounds so good, only way to cook fish for me, with lemon! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:04pm on 04/28/14

Grilled is great. If you would like to pan-fry it try this method - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:34pm on 04/28/14
I eat trout often - Here are three of my favorite recipes: [NT] - Meryl - 5:34pm on 04/28/14

Pan-Fried Trout with Green Onions - Meryl - 5:35pm on 04/28/14

Lemon Trout Almondine [LINK] - Meryl - 5:37pm on 04/28/14

Sauteed Open Faced Trout - Meryl - 5:38pm on 04/28/14
this one is easy and totally delicious [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:09pm on 04/28/14

My favourite: Trout with Roasted Pecan Sauce - Marg CDN2 - 6:05pm on 04/28/14
Loving this thread. Makes me wonder why I've never cooked trout! Must fix that. [NT] - Traca - 7:54pm on 04/28/14

trout is most often fixed quite simply. few ingredients but lots of flavor. quick meal. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:10pm on 04/28/14

I agree - I prefer it prepared simply with light flavorings, since heavy spices and sauces [LINK] - Meryl - 8:27pm on 04/28/14

Rainbow trout seems to be the type that's most widely available in the stores. I remember I - Meryl - 8:32pm on 04/28/14

Another way I enjoy it is steamed in a lettuce wrap, quickly, in the oven. Can't remember what I put - Marg CDN2 - 8:40pm on 04/28/14

25975. Why did I not know about this site? It's great for printing recipes from sources that don't give a [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:59pm on 04/28/14 (5)

that's nifty! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:19pm on 04/28/14
Very cool, but not sure why it will delete some and not all... - MariaDNoCA - 6:56pm on 04/28/14

I copy and paste into Word and edit from there. Works slick. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:46pm on 04/28/14

Yeah, me too. I might try that site just to see how it goes. [NT] - cheezz - 1:21am on 04/29/14

Me 3, but this lets you do some big edits quick, then copy to word - MariaDNoCA - 1:36am on 04/29/14

25976. I don't know if anyone has noticed, but the current time shown here is 1 hour behind on most, - Meryl - 1:53am on 04/29/14 (6)

Look at the sticky post Paul has at the pg top - you have to adjust your settings. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:01am on 04/29/14

Duh! I can't believe how spaced out I am. Okay - I did it. Thanks! [NT] - Meryl - 3:06am on 04/29/14

:-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:24am on 04/29/14

Where do you go to change settings? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:46pm on 04/29/14

Karen, go to the top of the page, click on ACCOUNT, then click on - MarilynFL - 4:21pm on 04/29/14

Thank you! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:20pm on 04/29/14

25977. Happy Birthday, Maria! I know it's not officially April 29 out there in CA, but it's just after [IMAGE] - Meryl - 4:04am on 04/29/14 (10)

Happy Birthday! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:02am on 04/29/14
Happy Birthday, Maria, soon to be Queen of the Challah Bread. Meryl your - MarilynFL - 11:25am on 04/29/14
Maria, Enjoy your special day! Happy Birthday!!! [NT] - barb_b - 1:06pm on 04/29/14
Happy Day [NT] - elaine - 2:24pm on 04/29/14
Happy Birthday! and Meryl, the jpg is adorable. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:53pm on 04/29/14

[pssst...Is Pooh in a sugar daze from too much chocolate??] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:09pm on 04/29/14

Happy, happy birthday! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:16pm on 04/29/14
Happy Birthday Maria! [NT] - orchid - 8:03pm on 04/29/14
Happy birthday!!!!! Hope you're having a really great one this year! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:33pm on 04/29/14
Thanks everyone, my BD was quiet, but it was a good one. :) Thank you!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:04pm on 04/30/14

25978. This is next on my list to try: Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake.... [LINK] [IMAGE] - wigs - 3:50pm on 04/29/14 (5)

Looks lovely, wigs. And that's a great combo. I just made a vanilla cake with - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 04/29/14

Excellent tips....I'll definitely try the piped . - wigs - 10:28am on 04/30/14

your picture [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 9:38pm on 04/29/14

THANKS! And how in the world did you do that, i.e., get a larger image on the 1st click?? [NT] - wigs - 10:27am on 04/30/14

I reduced the size in photobucket. first try it took up the whole screen. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:26pm on 04/30/14

25979. IOS Melissa Dallas - cyalexa2 - 1:40am on 04/30/14 (11)

I can hardly wait. I'm bringing zip loc bags so I can split some stuff with you. - Melissa Dallas - 11:17pm on 05/01/14

good idea - cyalexa2 - 12:50pm on 05/02/14

This brewing supply also has cheese making supplies & it is very close to where we'll be [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 9:20pm on 05/02/14

They're only open until 6pm. - cyalexa2 - 12:58am on 05/03/14

I can probably get out by 4:00. Everything else is open until 9:00 or 10:00 - Melissa Dallas - 1:41am on 05/03/14

Everything looks great! - cyalexa2 - 3:52pm on 05/03/14
We can easily hit all, except maybe India Bazaar, by dinner time [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:48pm on 05/03/14

I don't know what you two are up to but it sure sounds fun! ;0) [NT] - orchid - 6:52pm on 05/03/14

We are planning a mini meet-up in Dallas!! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:03am on 05/04/14

Sara market has great deals on some spices. I got a pint container of cumin for about $3 [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:45pm on 05/04/14

Am SO looking forward to this trip. If I do any shopping on Sunday I will not buy spices. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 5:33pm on 05/04/14

25980. I'm confused. Just tasted "Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips" and they are..sweet? - MarilynFL - 5:30pm on 04/30/14 (5)

I guess it's like Kettle Corn popcorn. That's sweet too. [NT] - rhoward2va - 6:53pm on 04/30/14
Yuck! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:05pm on 04/30/14
They use that sweet stuff to bring up flavor and to make the flavor stick . . . yech. . . - mistral - 9:52pm on 04/30/14
You made me get up and look and of course I had to have a few.. - Music City Missy - 4:24am on 05/05/14

My favorite chip, but I've occasionally detected a slightly fishy taste from the canola oil. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:40pm on 05/05/14

25981. Any T&T Cheramoya recipes? I love them and would like to find more ways to eat/serve. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:09pm on 04/30/14 (0)

25982. Oh and when someone sees figs at Trader Joe's would you give a shout? Thxs! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:54pm on 04/30/14 (6)

If it's any help our backyard figs get ripe end of June AND end of July.... - Luisa_Calif - 3:43pm on 05/01/14

Fresh, I want to make jam. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:39pm on 05/02/14

I wish you could get some of mine. I usually have a surfeit. I add some lemon juice and zest to my - Luisa_Calif - 10:27pm on 05/02/14

Maria, it was August 14th when I found them last year, so it is early yet [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:23pm on 05/01/14

Ok, I'm just afraid of missing them - I've done that a couple of times and kicked myself! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:38pm on 05/02/14

Trader Joes just advertized them, but they are in the freezer section [NT] - cheezz - 10:47pm on 05/03/14

25983. Any martini drinkers (besides me)? Do you know that the iconic vermouth - Marg CDN2 - 10:40pm on 04/30/14 (11)

I think so, I have never been able to find it in our city, but I have not looked that hard [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 10:56pm on 04/30/14
They have it at BevMo in the US for $11 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:12am on 05/01/14

We have one of those, will check it out, thanks! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:42pm on 05/01/14

I don't know, Marg...it's almost as if Karma is screwing with you. First the limes, now the vermouth - MarilynFL - 12:18pm on 05/01/14

So there's another question. I used to get juniper berries in regular spice aisles. It seems that - Marg CDN2 - 5:52pm on 05/01/14

I've found them at healthfood stores under the Frontier brand of bulk spices. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:24pm on 05/01/14
I've mail ordered for years. A fraction of the cost of the little glass jars at the grocery. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 12:18am on 05/02/14
I've bought them from Penzy's [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:52pm on 05/02/14

Marg I used to use N-P exclusively, but I switched to... [LINK] [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 2:00pm on 05/01/14

I read about Dolin in some of these articles. But of course, I've never seen it here. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:52pm on 05/01/14

I prefer Dolin for martinis, it's really lovely, and I cook with it too. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:09pm on 05/01/14

25984. Cookbook Giveaway! The French Kitchen Cookbook by Patricia Wells>>> [LINK] - Meryl - 1:46am on 05/01/14 (18)

thank you, Meryl! [NT] - daricem - 2:35am on 05/01/14
I would love this cookbook. [NT] - JudyW - 3:17am on 05/01/14
Lovely! I'm in!! [NT] - cheezz - 3:28am on 05/01/14
I would also love it. I do have a US address and then it gets to me thru travellers. [NT] - elaine - 4:47am on 05/01/14
Moi aussi, s'il vous plait. She is iconic. (just like my vermouth) [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:12am on 05/01/14

[NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:56pm on 05/01/14

Add me to the list, please! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:39pm on 05/01/14
Put me in the hat. Thanks! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:56pm on 05/01/14
Ah, one of my favorites. :) Did you know she does the copy for the 365 Days in France calendars? - ErininNY - 7:14pm on 05/01/14
I'm planning to do the drawing Sunday, so get those replies in! [NT] - Meryl - 11:42pm on 05/01/14
Me too, please! I did win an office drawing last month...a bottle of glittery silver nail polish. - Michael in Sarasota - 11:40am on 05/02/14

Shine, Michael...shine! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:41pm on 05/02/14

Add me too, please! [NT] - judy-mass - 1:19pm on 05/02/14
Forgot to add that I can only ship to U.S. addresses, since I'll be using Media Mail. [NT] - Meryl - 1:33am on 05/04/14

Oh sure. Ol' Canada gets dingggged again. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:04am on 05/04/14

Sorry 'bout that! I have to do Media Mail, because money is very tight right now. [NT] - Meryl - 6:05am on 05/04/14

cookbok - janew22 - 6:12pm on 05/22/14

hi jane....Meryl did the drawing last week or so. Nice to meet you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:46pm on 05/23/14

25985. CathyZ, thanks again for Thai Chicken Larp. We've had it twice in 10 days. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:45am on 05/01/14 (8)

We made it for dinner on Tuesday and I had the rest for lunch on Wednesday - KarenNoCA - 1:37pm on 05/01/14
I'm with you on the ground chicken. My food processor does an excellent job of... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:48pm on 05/01/14

A recipe for home ground chuck? Would you please tell me more - KarenNoCA - 3:29pm on 05/01/14

Glad you found a different recipe that you liked, Marilyn- I'll try it but I still love my Laarb - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:06pm on 05/01/14

Oh no...I followed yours exactly, with the sauces and oil...I just added the extra dry spice. - MarilynFL - 4:36pm on 05/01/14

CathyZ, I just printed out your laarb recipe here at work. I didn't get to the printer - Barbara in VA - 4:29pm on 05/01/14

I love it when a simple recipe made in one pan can make so many people happy. - KarenNoCA - 11:06pm on 05/01/14

The best thing is if you have a full table of people interacting with the food and each other - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:17am on 05/02/14

25986. Great video from The Model Bakery w/tips showing how to make their English Muffins (inside) - MariaDNoCA - 5:38pm on 05/01/14 (9)

Here's another on ravioli. This is stunning to me. This little boy was just [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:11pm on 05/01/14

Wow!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:31pm on 05/02/14

Great video, thanks Maria (but I hated the overwhelming background music...even if - MarilynFL - 10:43am on 05/02/14

I pretty much dislike all background music in videos, it's rare they get it right... - MariaDNoCA - 6:17pm on 05/02/14

The music got me too. I'm taking it in little bits but am astounded at how complex his prep is. - Marg CDN2 - 6:51pm on 05/02/14

That's why you only get 3 of the little suckers! What I was surprised at was how he - Luisa_Calif - 10:30pm on 05/02/14

Did I understand that correctly? 1/2 hour to heat the griddle/oil? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:38pm on 05/02/14

Yes, there are cooking shows I refuse to watch on tv because of the darn music :( [NT] - cheezz - 10:48pm on 05/03/14

I have a baker crush now. Thanks! [NT] - Traca - 11:35pm on 05/02/14

25987. Oh Melissa Dallas....I found "lemon poppy seed Kolaches" at Frontier website. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:28pm on 05/01/14 (5)

These suckers look really really good [NT] - charlie - 10:55pm on 05/01/14
I love poppy seed ones. A lot of folks don't (the filling looks like tar) - Melissa Dallas - 11:15pm on 05/01/14

I LOVE me some poppy seeds ! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:14am on 05/02/14

I LOVE poppy seeds, but if you are subject to drug testing - Charley - 1:55pm on 05/02/14

Or if you take meds...they interacted with something I was taking and...OH MY!!! [NT] - cheezz - 10:51pm on 05/03/14

25988. Free Shipping from The Spice House through May 4. I took advantage a few months when Melissa posted [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:00pm on 05/01/14 (3)

I was really impressed with them & everything is packaged so nicely. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:18pm on 05/01/14
thank you! I love this place. free shipping even to AK. yay!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:46pm on 05/01/14

Aw, but not to poor ol' Canada - Marg CDN2 - 12:04am on 05/02/14

25989. NFR - How do I do a BCC email on gmail? It used to be easy - Now when I try to set up the BCC, it - Meryl - 9:33pm on 05/01/14 (1)

Never mind - I looked online and got the answer. [NT] - Meryl - 9:45pm on 05/01/14

25990. Pistachio Layer Cake With Nougat Cream look beautiful [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:47am on 05/02/14 (1)

Oh MY! Looks delicious! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:17am on 05/02/14

25991. You would think that I should know this, but I don't..... - KarenNoCA - 3:50pm on 05/02/14 (8)

Make sure they stay dry, paper towel in bottom? Could you saute today? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:41pm on 05/02/14
Yes, but I'd just brush them instead of washing with water. You can wash with - charlie - 4:57pm on 05/02/14

Back in the Middle Ages, I had a cooking instructor tell the class: "Always wet the brush U use to - wigs - 2:37pm on 05/05/14

I've already cleaned them and am letting them totally air dry on paper towels - KarenNoCA - 5:09pm on 05/02/14

although I tend to roast instead of saute, I cook mushrooms up to several days ahead regularly [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:13pm on 05/02/14

I learned from FC magazine to clean mushrooms and leave on the counter for several hours - Curious1 - 6:04pm on 05/03/14

They always say to buy shrooms with closed caps, but I find that older ones have more flavor [NT] - charlie - 2:07am on 05/04/14

I imagine that's because they dehydrate a bit and the flavors get concentrated? Just guessing. [NT] - Traca - 4:45pm on 05/04/14

25992. To check out: 5 Minute Grilled Cinnamon Toast with Chocolate. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:16pm on 05/02/14 (3)

Tell me you taste tested this already! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:47pm on 05/02/14

Not yet, but it's on my agenda! [NT] - Meryl - 11:32pm on 05/02/14

I have tried the cinnamon toast fried in a pan with lots of butter until it gets all carmely - KarenNoCA - 11:01pm on 05/02/14

25993. So, my friend asks me for some help with her Cake Pop making---OH, I so LOLLOL at the request. [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:21am on 05/03/14 (9)

Now that the emotional scars have receded, we are here to help your friend. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:03am on 05/03/14

Paramount crystals are a Julia-send for thinning coating chocolate [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:15am on 05/03/14

How long does this stuff last? I have had some in my fridge for decades (yes, Plural) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:49pm on 05/03/14

sorry, M. I have no clue. But it is a life saver....or, cake ball saver. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:18pm on 05/04/14

thanks Mar! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:35pm on 05/05/14

Here's a better picture of cheezz's "cooling rack" method. Genius! [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:47pm on 05/05/14

And if your friend needs Paramount crystals now, I can mail up some from my bag. - MarilynFL - 6:48pm on 05/05/14
Is that grating or pushing through the rack? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 8:07pm on 05/05/14

Grating mostly. Really, the cake just falls apart this way. [NT] - cheezz - 11:20pm on 05/05/14

25994. Bad little carb boy (recipes) - Richard in Cincy - 1:33am on 05/03/14 (13)

Peach Cobbler - Richard in Cincy - 1:40am on 05/03/14

Richard, I think you need to make T-shirts with that saying. Well done in your corruption attempts. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:42pm on 05/03/14

or open a bakery with that name. I would go. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:38pm on 05/05/14

I'm drooling over this peach cobbler. Sounds delicious! [NT] - wigs - 9:15pm on 05/04/14

Amazing Pretzel Rolls! - Richard in Cincy - 1:48am on 05/03/14

What an interesting process. Do you think the bacon fat was essential? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:21pm on 05/03/14

Marg, I didn't use any bacon - Richard in Cincy - 1:31am on 05/06/14

Broiled Garlic Sea Scallops - Richard in Cincy - 1:54am on 05/03/14

Sea Scallop Broccoli - Richard in Cincy - 1:58am on 05/03/14
Yum, this has my name written on it. Thanks! [NT] - Curious1 - 2:40am on 05/03/14

Bad is the new good. Going to make Peach Cobbler very soon. Thanks for the idea. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:05pm on 05/04/14
Agree w/ Mar. Reminds me of the "Life Is Good" t-shirts. [NT] - barb_b - 9:38pm on 05/04/14
Sometimes one just needs to go into the kitchen and bake :) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:32am on 05/06/14