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

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

25549. Trace so sorry to hear about your brother. (((HUGS))) [NT] - Music City Missy - 9:23pm on 01/01/14 (30)

Aww...thanks Missy. We're taking it day by day.... For my Swap family, here's what's up... - Traca - 2:55am on 01/02/14

Oh Traca, I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say. You and your family - Dawn_MO - 3:41am on 01/02/14
Traca, please accept my condolences on such an untimely loss. He sounds like an exceptional guy. [NT] - Joe - 3:53am on 01/02/14
So sad to hear this Traca. My deepest condolences to you and your family. [NT] - elaine - 5:35am on 01/02/14
So very very sorry to hear this, condolences and big hugs to you/your family. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:34am on 01/02/14
Traca, I'm so sorry to hear this. A big hug coming your way (((hug))). [NT] - EvaN - 9:33am on 01/02/14
Oh my! Deepest Condolences to you and your family. [NT] - barb_b - 12:30pm on 01/02/14
Oh Traca, my condolences to you and yours. So sorry. Big Hugs too [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:37pm on 01/02/14
Really terrible news. So very sorry. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:29pm on 01/02/14
Absolutely shocked.... my condolences in such a horrible time [NT] - SallyBR - 4:48pm on 01/02/14
Awful news. All my sympathy and prayers for you and your parents. [NT] - Anna_X - 4:53pm on 01/02/14
So sorry Traca, how are you doing? hugs to you and your parents. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:07pm on 01/02/14
Lived through this last Spring. I know how hard it is and had a ton of the same feelings - Carianna in WA - 7:59pm on 01/02/14
What heart-breaking news. My deepest sympathies, (((Traca))) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:43pm on 01/02/14
So very sorry to hear this, and all the unknowns. (((Traca))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:51am on 01/03/14
How very sad--prayers to you and your family [NT] - MoNJ - 2:15pm on 01/03/14
(((Traca))) I'm extending my heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of your brother.Please take care [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:14am on 01/04/14
I'm so sorry Traca. [NT] - orchid - 2:35am on 01/05/14

I'm so sorry Traca. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:18pm on 01/02/14
Traca, what an awful thing to happen! My deepest sympathies 2 U & yours.... [NT] - wigs - 3:40pm on 01/02/14
Traca, My deepest condolences to you and your family. [NT] - GayR - 5:54pm on 01/02/14
Such sad news Traca. I'm sorry to hear this. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:15pm on 01/02/14
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. [NT] - emtd - 9:40pm on 01/02/14
So sorry!! (((Hugs))) [NT] - cheezz - 10:50pm on 01/02/14
So sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 3:14pm on 01/03/14
Traca, [NT] - judy-mass - 7:11pm on 01/03/14

So, sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Sincerest condolences. [NT] - judy-mass - 7:12pm on 01/03/14

Traca, my most sincere condolences to you and to your family. My heart is with you. [NT] - Marianne - 5:19am on 01/04/14
Thanks everyone! I'm off to Florida for the funeral and family time on Monday. With any - Traca - 7:54am on 01/05/14

good luck with the travel; sorry for your loss [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:10pm on 01/05/14

25550. REC: Prawn and Tomato Curry. What is happening to Jacques? He suddenly loves spicy food. [LINK] - Joe - 12:27am on 01/02/14 (4)

I made a raita from Emeril to serve with it. [LINK] - Joe - 12:29am on 01/02/14

A friend bought a dish of pickled daikon and carrots--really good with the curry. I'll try to get - Joe - 1:17am on 01/02/14

This sounds delicious, Joe. Will be making it soon. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:07pm on 01/02/14
YUM! What a fun menu! [NT] - barb_b - 7:03pm on 01/02/14

25551. a ? about foil. Have I been doing this wrong all these years? - SusanKentfieldCa - 1:55am on 01/02/14 (10)

Lol, I must be doing it wrong also, I always put the shiny side out. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:31am on 01/02/14
Depends on what I am cooking. The dull side. . . - mistral - 3:08am on 01/02/14

I pay no attention to what side is where. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:26am on 01/02/14

There is a shiny and a dull side? (smile) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:46am on 01/02/14
Me neither. Perhaps there is a difference but my kitchen is much too out of control for me to notice [NT] - Joe - 3:48am on 01/02/14

:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:53am on 01/03/14

I always keep the shiny side out, because it looks prettier :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:28am on 01/02/14
Years ago I burned out an oven element. The repairman said it was due to using foil shiny side out - Pat-NoCal - 2:04pm on 01/02/14

Here's some useful info from the Reynolds site. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:11pm on 01/02/14

Thanks Pat. Good to know. Short and shiny, long and dull! [NT] - SusanKentfieldCa - 3:32pm on 01/02/14

25552. Inspired by above post, what's your "top 10" personal recipes of all time? - MariaDNoCA - 6:45pm on 01/02/14 (62)

Definitely 7th circle of hell. I love trying new recipes & do so most of the time. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:07pm on 01/02/14

scootch on over Curious. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:55am on 01/03/14

How about narrowing it down to our top 5 main dishes, sides, desserts, and appetizers or - Meryl - 9:04pm on 01/02/14

Sure, however many one can do...ten was only if you couldn't decide, or if you were Letterman ;-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:11pm on 01/02/14

Ha! [NT] - Meryl - 9:31pm on 01/02/14

REC: Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (you don't have to use a slow cooker!) - mistral - 9:23pm on 01/02/14

Yum, this sounds so good, and I have leftover ham! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:48pm on 01/04/14

Top Appetizers: Blue cheese broiled tomatoes, Bruschetta with roasted peppers and goat cheese, - Meryl - 9:33pm on 01/02/14

Top Main Dishes: Southwestern chicken skillet, Oven glazed Caribbean chicken, Easy orange chicken, - Meryl - 9:41pm on 01/02/14

Top Side Dishes and Salads: Roasted Asparagus with crisp shallots, Parmesan green beans, - Meryl - 9:46pm on 01/02/14

I have been meaning to make those citrus green beans forever...thanks for the reminder. [NT] - Traca - 5:36pm on 01/04/14

Baked goods - Melissa Dallas - 12:34am on 01/03/14

my favorite appetizers - cyalexa2 - 10:11pm on 01/02/14

What is 'fromage fort'? And I'd love to see the creamy olive spread recipe. :) [NT] - Traca - 5:30pm on 01/04/14

recipes - cyalexa2 - 6:02pm on 01/04/14

I'd forgotten about fromage fort. Thanks for the reminder. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:05pm on 01/04/14
What exactly are salad olives - are they pimento stuffed green olives?(NT) [NT] - Cath in V - 5:19am on 01/17/14

I was wondering the same thing, since I see more black olives on salads these days. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:22pm on 01/17/14

I use plain old green pimento stuffed olives in this ercipe [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:15am on 01/18/14

Ok, y'all are too healthy for me...top 10 desserts - cheezz - 12:13am on 01/03/14

Top Desserts: The "Baked" brownies, Chocolate sour cream bundt cake, Devil's food cake with - Meryl - 1:44am on 01/03/14

Had to open this to see if any were not chocolate! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:03am on 01/03/14

Ha! Two out of ten! [NT] - Meryl - 2:31am on 01/03/14

Oh, that flan! I'm forever in your debt over that one! So delicious. [NT] - Traca - 4:43pm on 01/12/14

Main Dishes (but I'm allowed to change my mind!) - MariaDNoCA - 1:58am on 01/03/14
Hey! Y'all aren't helping my recipe collecting addiction here. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:56am on 01/03/14

Enablers Be We! :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:20am on 01/03/14

These are the dishes I make most often and/or people associate with me: - Joe - 3:20am on 01/03/14

Note to self: Must work my way through this list! I've made a couple, but not nearly enough! [NT] - Traca - 5:31pm on 01/04/14

I was thinking the same thing. Like Curious, I try new recipes all the time so it's hard for me - Pat-NoCal - 8:39pm on 01/04/14

Ten dishes (in no particular order) - Steve2 in LA - 9:16am on 01/03/14

Gawd, I get sooooo jealous reading your posts. . . - mistral - 10:38pm on 01/03/14

Happy to share recipes, Mistral. All of 'em are easy enough for ME to cook and I ain't no Julia. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:54pm on 01/03/14

Can you share the torte recipe and the mango salad recipe? [NT] - Traca - 5:29pm on 01/04/14

Here you go: Mango,Jicama,Avocado Salad and the Pumpkin Praline Torte. - Steve2 in LA - 2:07am on 01/05/14

misc favs - cyalexa2 - 1:47pm on 01/03/14
Let's see, here's my top of "everything" >> - EvaN - 3:00pm on 01/03/14
Hard to choose but they are: - Heather_in_SF - 12:34am on 01/04/14

I searched for the slow cooked ginger duck recipe. - cyalexa2 - 2:46am on 01/04/14

Slow cooked duck with sherry and ginger - SusanKentfieldCa - 8:56pm on 01/06/14

thanks for posting your recipe [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:16am on 01/07/14

Beef strognaoff meatloaf? Please explain. Recipe please? [NT] - Traca - 5:33pm on 01/04/14

Meatloaf Stroganoff, Here's Heather's recipe - SusanKentfieldCa - 8:34pm on 01/06/14

Really had to put some thought into this. Can't pare it down enough but here goes..... - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:40pm on 01/04/14

Nice list, Cathy. Many of your recipes are favorites at our house as well. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:50pm on 01/04/14

I want to see YOUR list! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:59pm on 01/04/14
And I see I forgot to give you credit for that salad. Credit is there now. Best salad ever! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:01pm on 01/04/14

Cathy, can I come live with you?!! [NT] - cheezz - 11:57pm on 01/04/14

Only if you wash dishes, cheezz [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:17am on 01/05/14

I DO! [NT] - cheezz - 6:03am on 01/05/14

Wow Cathy! Will I be able to find these recipes here if I do a search? [NT] - orchid - 2:31am on 01/05/14

Some are here orchid. Couldn't tell you right off hand which ones. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:19am on 01/05/14

Oh thanks, in fact I just found the - orchid - 4:49pm on 01/05/14

try up in T&T. lots of Cathy's recipes are in there. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:09pm on 01/06/14

Yes, I've been looking when I have the time but still haven't been - orchid - 11:36pm on 01/06/14

Here you go, if the search doesn't work, try google [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:24am on 01/07/14

Thank you Curious and Cathy rounded it up for me also. It sounds so good. [NT] - orchid - 2:16pm on 01/07/14

I want to try every one on your list:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:00pm on 01/05/14

It would take me too long to post all of them but I'm glad to post whatever you want to try. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:17pm on 01/05/14

I meant a few at a time. Just let me know. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:35pm on 01/05/14

Cathy - I meant I'd love to taste everyone; didn't mean to imply I was asking you to post... - deb-in-MI - 1:43am on 01/06/14

I sure did too much thinking about this one: - Marg CDN2 - 12:59am on 01/13/14

25553. This was a hit over the holidays Rec: Blue Cheese Salad dressing; I served w/ - barb_b - 9:32pm on 01/02/14 (5)

This sounds so good. I'm going to try a "lite" version and will report. [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:45pm on 01/03/14
Sunds great. I just overbought celery so am looking for dips. [NT] - elaine - 6:38am on 01/04/14

LOL. I always ovebuy celery, because I freak out at the thought that I am out of it. - Dawn_MO - 2:57pm on 01/04/14

Historically I also had either an excess of celery or none. [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 6:22pm on 01/04/14

I used to grow something that was celery, but also not the kind that you - Dawn_MO - 3:22pm on 01/06/14

25554. Wonderful New Years dinner with just me and hubby [LINK] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 10:40pm on 01/02/14 (10)

Oh Yum! I love this recipe! I have not made it in a few years, but you have bumped it up on the - barb_b - 10:59pm on 01/02/14

Ha, this recipe was going in my top ten list! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:52am on 01/03/14

Yum! we had a hodge podge: blackeyed peas/greens and then these Steamer Clams. sooo good [LINK] - AngAk1 - 1:03am on 01/03/14

Ang, how do you make your black eyed peas? [NT] - cheezz - 12:00am on 01/05/14

Soaked them overnight, then cooked slowly with small ham hock. Added an onion, diced carrots and - AngAk1 - 4:47am on 01/05/14

Sounds SO good! Thanks :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:01am on 01/05/14

it was probably over the top foufou for my DH, who prefers plain beans, but I just can't do that [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:10pm on 01/06/14

This looks soooo good! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 2:46pm on 01/03/14
I made this and was not happy with it. I did follow the recipe - KarenNoCA - 12:56am on 01/04/14

Onion soup?? [NT] - cheezz - 11:59pm on 01/04/14

25555. Who knew Costco had canning supplies? Not me. [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:51am on 01/03/14 (1)

Or me! Thanks for letting us know. Now I've got a hankering to make Barbara in VA's Pepper Jelly - - deb-in-MI - 1:30pm on 01/03/14

25556. Artisan Cheese Festival [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 10:08pm on 01/03/14 (2)

Hey look Cheezz . . . CHEESE! (Yum!) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:01am on 01/04/14
Yum is right! [NT] - cheezz - 12:01am on 01/05/14

25557. REC: Fontina and Mustard Supper Scones. Made these tonight to serve with soup and they are great! - judy-mass - 12:38am on 01/04/14 (2)

Sounds good...copied! [NT] - cheezz - 12:02am on 01/05/14

Yep, this got added to the pile as well. The same pile I just purged and reduced down so more - Pat-NoCal - 5:04pm on 01/05/14

25558. What to spend a $75 Williams Sonoma gift card on... - Melissa Dallas - 2:20am on 01/04/14 (31)

Their prices are truly crazy. My daughter bought her daughter a Nordic Ware - Janet in NC - 2:54am on 01/04/14

I know, everything I look at I know I can get cheaper at Amazon - Melissa Dallas - 3:30am on 01/04/14

I'd start with looking at the clearence items... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:52am on 01/04/14

Or I might just get something like this I could use but never invested in [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:52am on 01/04/14

Melissa, I highly recommend a Emile Henry baking dish that should [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:58am on 01/04/14
I got Lodge Cast Iron pans from them. Reasonable prices, too. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:28am on 01/04/14

Do you by any chance have the two-burner griddle? Curious about this one. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:13pm on 01/04/14

I do. I don't use it that often--mostly when making pancakes-- but it is nice to have on hand. [NT] - Joe - 3:31pm on 01/04/14

I was thinking of tortillas & english muffins. Don't know about large/small burner electric stove - Melissa Dallas - 3:53pm on 01/04/14

I have two different sized burners and it is not a problem--I just turn one higher than the other, - Joe - 10:03pm on 01/04/14

I don't have it but DO have the one that came with my stove. Never used it. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:10am on 01/05/14

DH got me $200 !!! at Sur le Table. What to do??? - Anna_X - 7:41am on 01/04/14

Anna, how about some - Pat-NoCal - 2:04pm on 01/04/14
Right now they are the only one to have LeCreuset in the new Rosemary color. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:52pm on 01/04/14

I like their kitchen towels. Pricey, yes, but good quality. You might also have a look - Pat-NoCal - 2:00pm on 01/04/14
Their herbs de provence are my favorite. If they still carry it. - Dawn_MO - 2:33pm on 01/04/14

Oops, actually that was Williams Sonoma. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:36pm on 01/04/14

Melissa and AnnaX, was just thinking how much I enjoy my LeCreuset brasier (used it again [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:12pm on 01/04/14

Made a dent in it! Signed up for Thai cooking in another 2 weeks! - Anna_X - 11:31pm on 01/04/14

Yay! The cooking class sounds awesome. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:00pm on 01/05/14
Anna, please share! I've been interested in cooking more Thai. - colleenmomof2 - 12:57pm on 01/06/14

I've never cooked Thai at home. Here is the menu. - Anna_X - 7:51pm on 01/06/14

I don't have my catalog, but I think this is the product that caught my eye.Spiral slicer [LINK] - barb_b - 8:37pm on 01/04/14

Check out the Gefu spiral slicer! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:41am on 01/05/14

enabler! : ) Do you have one? Worried about the wrist. [NT] - barb_b - 5:43pm on 01/05/14

I got a couple of air tight canisters - Pam - 9:35pm on 01/04/14
Pernigotti cocoa [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:55am on 01/05/14
Thanks for all the good ideas! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:45pm on 01/05/14
I love the strawberry huller - won't get you far with your gift certificate, but get one! :) [NT] - michelle - 2:02am on 01/06/14
Regift! Break into 3-$25 gift cards You can spend 1, save 2 - colleenmomof2 - 1:01pm on 01/06/14

You. Are. A. Genius!!! [NT] - Anna_X - 7:45pm on 01/06/14

25559. looking for recipe for chengdu lamb - cyalexa2 - 1:34pm on 01/04/14 (9)

What is it? [NT] - Pam - 9:32pm on 01/04/14

spicy sweet stir fry with broccoli, had it at PF Changs [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:15pm on 01/05/14

There are many when I google. Looks interesting nt [NT] - Charley - 10:20pm on 01/04/14

Yes, many recipes: Try searching "chengdu lamb recipe"--I got a bazillion hits.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:37pm on 01/04/14

I did that and looked at lots of the sites. - cyalexa2 - 1:21pm on 01/05/14

Try making popcorn cauliflower--it is delicious hot or cold. . . - mistral - 2:47am on 01/06/14

Here's another delicious cauliflower idea - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:18pm on 01/08/14

thanks [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:28am on 01/09/14
bought cauliflower last night---on the menu tomorrow! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 01/09/14

25560. Free on Amazon: "30 Delicious Chicken Breast Recipes" [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 2:09pm on 01/04/14 (1)

There are many other free cookbooks on offer at the moment so check them out. [NT] - Sylvia - 2:19pm on 01/04/14

25561. NFRC: Which Downton Abbey character are you? Link to quiz > [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:41pm on 01/04/14 (27)

I'm Anna too. [NT] - Joe - 11:52pm on 01/04/14
I'm Gonzo, the illegitimate child of Harry Dean Stanton. . . (is he IN that show?) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:12am on 01/05/14

Aw c'mon, you're Violet and won't admit it. You have the wardrobe! [NT] - Joe - 4:30am on 01/05/14

Well, THAT'S true . . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:46am on 01/05/14
huh....I would have thought Mr. Pamuk. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 01/05/14

Yep. Dashing, sexy, and hard to get rid of. [NT] - Joe - 10:38pm on 01/05/14

Mrs. Patmore....hmmmm..... - cheezz - 3:04am on 01/05/14

That's so unfair. I love Daisy! [NT] - Joe - 4:28am on 01/05/14
Mrs. Patmore as well. And I know little to nothing about "frolicking"! - Michael in Phoenix - 6:22am on 01/05/14

You did well. Mrs. Patmore is the chef. [NT] - Joe - 4:57pm on 01/05/14

Mrs. Padmore too. I've got the glasses and chubby cheeks down pat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:54pm on 01/05/14

Oh yeah, me too...twins at birth :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:15pm on 01/05/14

Hmmm...makes me wonder if I should review my personality... [NT] - cheezz - 12:20am on 01/10/14

Anna, but really I side more with mrs Crawley [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:06am on 01/05/14
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham [NT] - Traca - 7:38am on 01/05/14
How the h*** did I get Thomas. Must be my evil subconcious twin. . . (Nt) [NT] - mistral - 2:41am on 01/06/14

You poor thing. It could be worse. It could be O'Brien. [NT] - Joe - 4:09am on 01/06/14

Meanwhile, practice saying, "I'm not foul, Mr. Carson." [NT] - Joe - 4:25am on 01/06/14

Ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:51pm on 01/07/14

I got Thomas too, which completely baffles me. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:10pm on 01/06/14

What baffles me is that he is already undercutting Bates and Anna, months after they saved his job. - Joe - 5:19pm on 01/07/14

---and did I post that the SECOND time I got Thomas again! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:15pm on 01/09/14

Here's a great website for all things about Downton Abbey. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 1:02pm on 01/06/14
Huh! Lady Edith. On a side note, we weren't on the D.A. band - orchid - 1:54pm on 01/06/14

loved the episode last night. could Mary have been any more gaunt/white/pitiful/******?? when she - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 01/06/14

She's a phenomenal actress. She's playing a character that most of us wouldn't like if we met her - Joe - 2:27am on 01/08/14

Re: She's a phenomenal actress. She's playing a character that most of us wouldn't like if we met her - carol whidbey Is - 2:47pm on 01/09/14

25562. Live and learn. Green eggs...no ham - cheezz - 3:01am on 01/05/14 (6)

I didn't know they turn green! I wonder if it's the same reaction you get in overcooked hard boiled - Joe - 4:25am on 01/05/14

Bingo! Being held too long and overheating causes a chemical reaction - cheezz - 5:57am on 01/05/14

I wonder if it was a reaction with the foil? [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:59am on 01/05/14

In that case it would've been the eggs on top...it was the bottom layer getting overcooked [NT] - cheezz - 5:58am on 01/05/14

Here is an interesting article about using lemon juice to prevent the reaction that causes the color [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:21am on 01/07/14

Thanks, Lisa. It seems like such a tiny bit of juice, but worth a try [NT] - cheezz - 7:07am on 01/07/14

25563. What to make for bookclub dinner? Please help!!! - Barbara in VA - 1:23pm on 01/05/14 (61)

Barbara, look here for some ideas. [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:34pm on 01/05/14

The vegetarian lasanga sounds really good. I would make that for us. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:59am on 01/06/14

Indian dishes can be great.Here is a cauliflower - Charley - 1:41pm on 01/05/14

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup (I substitute Kale) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:12pm on 01/05/14
Black Bean Soup [LINK] [IMAGE] - Traca - 2:19pm on 01/05/14
Chickpea, Feta and Cilantro Salad - Traca - 2:35pm on 01/05/14

Not for vegetarian, but this would be good w/ the chickpea salad. Lambslipper kabobs [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:36pm on 01/05/14

Mulligatawny Soup? That is always a crowd pleaser in our home. [NT] - barb_b - 5:26pm on 01/05/14

I hear you on struggling to finish the books selected. Have you tried audio books? They work better - Traca - 2:20pm on 01/05/14

Agreed. Big thumbs up for audiobooks in the car driving around town/commute vs. only on long trips [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:30pm on 01/05/14

I just keep going back to how frigging rude people have gotten... - Melissa Dallas - 4:26pm on 01/05/14

Oh Melissa, right now I am so feeling this way. I really don't mind folks prefering - Barbara in VA - 5:45pm on 01/05/14

Why does every meeting have to be vegetarian? If you provide a few different choices so everyone can - Joe - 7:24pm on 01/05/14

Every work meeting I now include a vegetarian lasagna as one of the main dishes. - MariaDNoCA - 3:04am on 01/06/14

All my lasagna recipes are vegetarian. I serve sausage on the side. Everyone's happy - Joe - 6:16am on 01/06/14

I am totally with you on this one Melissa, had that person called me I would have said - KarenNoCA - 8:08pm on 01/05/14

We have a vegetarian couple in our family too. She just asks if side dishes - Melissa Dallas - 9:31pm on 01/05/14

Wonderful! Thank-you for the recipes. Please post in menus - colleenmomof2 - 12:44pm on 01/06/14

Ooops! Wrong place for this post. Moved! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 12:46pm on 01/06/14

I don't understand this fixation with what someone puts in their mouth. Is it going to KILL these - Marianne - 9:14pm on 01/05/14
It would NEVER EVER even occur to me to contact a hostess about my stupid diet [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:27pm on 01/05/14

As host I usually ask, but I don't intend to restrict the entire table to one person's choices - Joe - 10:26pm on 01/05/14

My office is small & sometimes we order lunch in. Sometimes this is Chinese food - Melissa Dallas - 10:33pm on 01/05/14
I always ask too. Most are pretty easy to accomodate. As hostess I like to serve what others can eat - MariaDNoCA - 2:52am on 01/06/14

I get that, but being on South Beach??? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:34am on 01/06/14

What are you saying? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:20am on 01/06/14

It will be very easy to work around, Barb. Some ideas for you.... [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:31pm on 01/05/14
I just came across this recipe. Not 'light' (understatement);beautiful presentation: Fettuccini Pie [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 4:39pm on 01/05/14
Vegetable Couscous Paella - This is delicious - I've made it many times. Use whole wheat couscous, [LINK] - Meryl - 5:10pm on 01/05/14

Another great one: Black Bean Patties with Cilantro and Lime [LINK] - Meryl - 5:15pm on 01/05/14

And another: Vegetable Chili [LINK] - Meryl - 5:16pm on 01/05/14

Your menu is a good one. Adding a meat, such as grilled sausage, would be South Beach-friendly - Joe - 5:16pm on 01/05/14

I often make this lentil salad which is both low-carb and vegan. I would serve it with grilled meat [LINK] - Joe - 5:18pm on 01/05/14

This looks terrific. I missed it the first time you posted. Thanks Joe. [NT] - Traca - 6:39am on 01/06/14

Rec: South Indian-Style Vegetable Curry is delicious. Not sure if it fits the low-carb requirement [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:23pm on 01/05/14
Artisan grilled cheese sandwich, tomato bisque soup, salad and a decadent chocolate dessert :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:14pm on 01/05/14
WOW, what a response! Thank you everyone. I have surfed and studied a lot today - Barbara in VA - 12:19am on 01/06/14

Sounds like a perfect solution. Can you share the hoppin john recipe? [NT] - Joe - 12:57am on 01/06/14

Joe, I've got 2 from Food 52 and will probably meld them somewhat. Both call for [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 9:07pm on 01/06/14

and the second one... [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 9:08pm on 01/06/14
I've not seen fresh this time of year. Don't be surprised if yours aren't dried that have been pre- - Curious1 - 3:29am on 01/07/14

Curious I do believe that you are absolutely correct. I bought them at Whole Foods - Barbara in VA - 11:55pm on 01/07/14

Thanks, Barbara. I love black eyed peas but I don't have many recipes for them. - Joe - 8:13pm on 01/07/14

this is really good - cyalexa2 - 2:56am on 01/08/14

this slocooker recipe is very similar to what I came up with. the OldBay would have been terrific - AngAk1 - 6:48pm on 01/08/14

Peanut Butter & Jelly on Toast. (Use the money you save to buy a lobster for yourself.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:48am on 01/06/14

Ha! Then of course someone's bound to say they are allergic doncha know... - MariaDNoCA - 7:48am on 01/06/14

Wonderful! Thank-you for the recipes. Please post in menus - colleenmomof2 - 12:47pm on 01/06/14
Two thoughts (and perhaps people have already mentioned them): - ErininNY - 3:41pm on 01/06/14
What book are you discussing Barbara? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:06pm on 01/06/14

Deb we picked a simple really quick read for Dec since everyone is so busy. And it was a real - Barbara in VA - 9:06pm on 01/06/14

...BOOK related chat....one of the members got it off her church book list... - Barbara in VA - 9:12pm on 01/06/14

A very cute movie to recommend - deb-in-MI - 11:49am on 01/07/14

Thanks Deb, I would love to see it and I will recommend it to the others too! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:50pm on 01/07/14

Do you get Netflix? - deb-in-MI - 11:29am on 01/08/14

we just got netflix----so late to this bandwagon. just learning the ins and outs. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 01/08/14

You'll love it:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:16pm on 01/08/14

Thanks Barbara! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:39am on 01/07/14

just make a selection of a few items that they can choose. some protein some veggies. simple.don't - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 01/06/14

If I were on the South Beach diet and had been invited to this book club gathering I - Janet in NC - 2:07am on 01/08/14

You're my kind of guest, Janet! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:04pm on 01/10/14

25564. Scheherazade Casserole - vegetarian. This was delicious! - emtd - 2:57pm on 01/05/14 (6)

I googled Scheherazade expecting it to mean something food-related - cyalexa2 - 6:12pm on 01/05/14

I'm not very knowledgeable about beans -sorry. I'm sure someone - emtd - 6:17pm on 01/05/14

Since they are going to be pureed after soaking I don't think they would need to be cooked. [NT] - Joe - 7:17pm on 01/05/14

The Thousand and One Nights, baby! Or the Thousand and One Nights of Bulgur? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:15am on 01/06/14
Cracked wheat hot cereal. Cook then add butter, milk & sugar to taste. - Melissa Dallas - 12:02am on 01/07/14

good idea! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:18am on 01/07/14

25565. For cyelexa2 to help use up bulgar - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:51pm on 01/05/14 (2)

oops spelled your name wrong. sorry [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:55pm on 01/05/14
well with a name like that I certainly must give it a try - cyalexa2 - 11:27pm on 01/05/14

25566. Hey Joe...just a heads-up. I googled eat.at/swap on images and you et J.C showed up! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:56pm on 01/05/14 (2)

Holy butter beans! We're famous. My pears are in the first row too. [NT] - Joe - 12:00am on 01/06/14
I love it!!! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:56am on 01/06/14

25567. Is there a secret for knowing which cookies freeze best, baked or unbaked? - Anna_X - 5:41pm on 01/06/14 (0)

25568. Made this Rec: Braised Spareribs with Rigatoni last night and really enjoyed it. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:38pm on 01/06/14 (11)

I love to braise and this sounds so good. I wonder if this would work - KarenNoCA - 12:29am on 01/07/14

Yes, absolutely they'd work with baby back ribs, but I have to say, the spareribs I got - Pat-NoCal - 1:05am on 01/07/14

Thanks Pat, I rarely buy meat at Safeway, but I will take a look and see. - KarenNoCA - 12:51am on 01/08/14

Rarely shop there much anymore myself, only - Pat-NoCal - 3:01am on 01/08/14

Thank you for posting the recipe. [NT] - judy-mass - 2:10am on 01/07/14

When I try your link - judy-mass - 2:11am on 01/07/14

I get that sometimes too, Judy. Hopefully they'll fix the problem soon. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 01/07/14
I think that site has trouble displaying in IE - you might consider trying a different browser if it - LisainLA - 5:54am on 01/08/14

I have IE and was able to open it just now. it opens to the reviews and just click on the recipe - AngAk1 - 6:55pm on 01/08/14
I use Firefox as my browser, but I also get the same message with IE. - judy-mass - 4:04pm on 01/09/14

mouthwatering! [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:58am on 01/07/14

25569. BBRrrrrrr.... It's cold outside! And getting colder. What's happening in your kitchen? [NT] - barb_b - 1:10am on 01/07/14 (23)

Grilled cheese and soup - and we are unseasonably warm here in So CA. - LisainLA - 1:19am on 01/07/14

I made tacos tonight and plan on hot cocoa tomorrow.... [NT] - barb_b - 1:27am on 01/07/14

And making Dawn's posted rec: Silver Palate's Cream of Tomato Soup [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 1:34am on 01/07/14

Barb, this freezes really well (no pun intended). I leave out the cream and add it after each thaw. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:35pm on 01/07/14

It was 4 degrees outside; I put it in styrofoam cups w/ a spoon and gave it to everyone... - barb_b - 1:25am on 01/08/14

I would love to have you as a neighbor! :D [NT] - LisainLA - 5:56am on 01/08/14
So lovely of you:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:30am on 01/08/14

So true. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:03pm on 01/08/14

Where do you live, again? And is anything for sale there?! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 6:50pm on 01/08/14

It's a mouse free zone... : ) Love to have you! [NT] - barb_b - 9:41pm on 01/08/14

roasted a chicken with corn bread stuffing, steamed and mashed butternut squash, gravy and - Janet in NC - 2:45am on 01/07/14

Clean-out-the-freezer chicken-and-vegetable soup. (And two days of no mice! *evil cackle*) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:15am on 01/07/14
record warm up here too----reverse global warming! tacos tonight [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:57am on 01/07/14
We have over 2 ft. of snow...crazy cold...Pork Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce - deb-in-MI - 11:38am on 01/07/14

There are crazy MI lighthouse pics all frozen over on facebook the past couple days. Nuts! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 9:59pm on 01/07/14

It's 28 degrees this morning at mid-coast Florida. We're having spicy corn chowder if I can figure - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 01/07/14
Not so cold here buy cleaning out the freezer - just had a nice piece of fish sauteed with garlic... - elaine - 12:37pm on 01/07/14
This yummy Chicken in Mustard took the edge off the chill [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:31pm on 01/07/14

This sounds really good - I love chicken with mushrooms. [NT] - LisainLA - 5:59am on 01/08/14

Me too, Lisa. Have you tried this Mustard Pepper with Herb Sauce? Also very good [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:12pm on 01/08/14

drat, I meant Mustard Pepper Chicken with Herb Sauce ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:12pm on 01/08/14

I started off making a pot of vegetable beef barley soup---it's turned into a vat bcuz I just kept - wigs - 9:47pm on 01/07/14
I signed up for the bi-weekly produce box from Farm Fresh To YOU again, after a long hiaitus - Heather_in_SF - 11:27pm on 01/07/14

25570. Orchid- here is the chicken recipe [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:35am on 01/07/14 (1)

See! That's why I knew I needed to keep looking for it. This reads - orchid - 2:12pm on 01/07/14

25571. My Mom had a fun day yesterday. She was invited to go to her close friends home where they taped [LINK] - barb_b - 4:01pm on 01/07/14 (8)

What a neat experience! MayB yr mom can get those RECs frm her friend so U can post. [NT] - wigs - 7:14pm on 01/07/14
Aw that's nice, what a fun time for her. [NT] - orchid - 9:35pm on 01/07/14
Wow....what a treat. I can't even imagine a 'real' chef dealing with my 12' of counter space. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:25pm on 01/07/14

Trust me, they deal with much smaller spaces in the real world. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:03am on 01/08/14

Tr�s cool for your Mom, barb! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:20am on 01/08/14
How fun! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:03am on 01/08/14
What a great day! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:37am on 01/08/14
So glad she had that wonderful experience! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:31am on 01/08/14

25572. Tried Bisquick Sausage-cheese muffins, much too heavy [LINK] - Anna_X - 5:37pm on 01/07/14 (7)

I know bisquick has its fans, but I am not one of them. Never liked the taste. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:56pm on 01/07/14

I agree mostly--there's a stale taste. But their pineapple upside-down cake can't be beat. I keep a - Joe - 2:37am on 01/08/14

me too and have adapted it by adding coconut, my husband's favorite dessert [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:58am on 01/08/14

Cyalexa 2, would you share? Sounds like a good use the rest of the box. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:22am on 01/09/14

here's the coconut adaptation of the previously posted recipe - cyalexa2 - 12:29pm on 01/09/14

Love the pineapple-upside down cake - I need to make one soon! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:52am on 01/08/14
Hmmm. I've always made one from scratch, and get requests for it. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:16am on 01/08/14

25573. The world as we know it, may soon come to a screeching halt!! [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:49am on 01/08/14 (11)

LOL. Saw this on the news tonight. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:37am on 01/08/14
Velveeta is my favorite for gooey grilled cheese sammies. [NT] - LisainLA - 5:55am on 01/08/14

Lisa, I can send you some sodium citrate that will turn any cheese into Velvetta smoothness. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 01/08/14
my fave sandwich too, and I openly admit it. and queso dip, and nachos. every once in awhile [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:27pm on 01/08/14

cheezen surely has something to add to this dilemna! cheezen?? [NT] - FloriSandy - 6:31am on 01/08/14
What will I do for calligraphy printing??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 01/08/14

Say what now? [NT] - ErininNY - 6:49pm on 01/08/14

ya, you can carve Velvetta very easily and then either ink it or use embossing powder to press - MarilynFL - 7:26pm on 01/08/14

Fascinating! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:18pm on 01/08/14

Truly a cheesepocalypse!! Nothing like it for grilled cheese comfort food moments. [NT] - cheezz - 7:39pm on 01/08/14
It was stacked up in a solo display at Walmart the other day. No shortage there [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:50pm on 01/13/14

25574. RECS: Lots of lentils from today's Washington Post [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:13pm on 01/08/14 (2)

Their "Free Range" Wednesday chats are also great recipe and tip resources. [LINK] - ErininNY - 7:01pm on 01/08/14
Nice! I've bookmarked the Smoky Spicy Lentils and the Coconut Curry. - AngAk1 - 9:20pm on 01/08/14

25575. ISO: Pat No CA Your Spinach and Grilled Shrimp Salad was a big hit! [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:53pm on 01/08/14 (2)

Yayyyy! So glad it was well received. Love your extra toppings. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:08pm on 01/08/14
I sent the recipe on to my parents/sisters - thanks Pat & Barbara! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:29pm on 01/08/14

25576. ISO recipers using szechuan pepper? - Pam - 5:00pm on 01/08/14 (13)

Pam, I saw an episode of "Unique Sweets" where a bakery sprinkled ground pepper on donuts for - MarilynFL - 5:13pm on 01/08/14

Untried, but these sound good: Szechuan Pepper Salt Prawns (Shrimp) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 01/08/14

Rec: Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:26pm on 01/08/14

I'll try this. Long beans are popular here-I'm always trying to figure out new ways of cooking them [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:09pm on 01/08/14

Me too, Cathy. One recipe I served them with is Glazed Game Hens with Master Sauce [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:29am on 01/09/14

Huh. That looks pretty darn good. Into the "try" pile it goes. Thank you Pat [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:57am on 01/09/14
that sauce sounds marvelous! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:10pm on 01/09/14

Not T&T but you might want to have a look at these Sichuan Pepper recipes. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:38pm on 01/08/14
These Spicy Sichuan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian) have been in my to-try-pile for a while, No idea where - Pat-NoCal - 5:53pm on 01/08/14

I love this - it is from CI May 2001 issue. I was thinking of this the other day - LisainLA - 5:50am on 01/09/14

Wonderful! Thank you for the source info, Lisa. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:04pm on 01/09/14

would those peppercorns work with the Black Pepper almond recipe? [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:04pm on 01/08/14
You can use it to make 5-Spice powder. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:56am on 01/10/14

25577. If you've got a bread machine with a "dough" cycle, this is quite lovely and easy - MarilynFL - 8:28pm on 01/08/14 (5)

Speaking of nutrolls, Thank You, CathyZ for your potica filling. I omitted the majority - MarilynFL - 8:31pm on 01/08/14

And--as ever--thank you, Marg in Canada for the nutmeg grinder. It worked perfectly. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:32pm on 01/08/14
Glad it was useful, Marilyn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:40pm on 01/08/14
did you find the right combination of Soynuts to add? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:06pm on 01/08/14

I found dried, unroasted unsalted soynuts at Nuts.com. Had a nice discussion with a researcher at UI - MarilynFL - 12:33pm on 01/09/14

25578. Is there a recipe index for Cooks Illustrated? I have issues from 2000 to 2006 and HATE - MarilynFL - 4:08pm on 01/09/14 (7)

Marilyn, Have a look here...... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:09pm on 01/09/14

ah, perfect. Of course, LM required a secure login and then hit me with - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 01/09/14

Mar, I sent you the excel spreadsheet that was imbeaded in Gay's link. Hope that helps. [NT] - barb_b - 7:12pm on 01/09/14
huh, I tried downloading this at home and can see the spreadsheet, but my MAC say - MarilynFL - 1:00pm on 01/10/14

I have the same error, if I want to download on the mac; but I think it is printable. [NT] - barb_b - 2:40pm on 01/12/14

Same error on my home Dell, but I can see, search & zoom. So it works! Thanks Gay & Barb. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:14pm on 01/13/14

Thanks Gay, I didn't know that was out there. What I do is go to their site and - Curious1 - 5:23pm on 01/09/14

25579. Has anyone made croissants using Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry sheets? - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 01/09/14 (11)

I don't know how you would do that. Puff pastry has no yeast. Why not do turnovers with fruit & - Marg CDN2 - 6:59pm on 01/09/14

or a layered napolean kind of concoction. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:16pm on 01/09/14

Or Kings' Day Cake. You're only a couple days late. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:29pm on 01/09/14

that looks so good Joe, thanks for posting. Marilyn, why don't you make - Janet in NC - 8:42pm on 01/09/14

Thanks all. I think I may try Joe's version, with following question: does my can of almond paste - MarilynFL - 12:53pm on 01/10/14

That 'cake' always interested me, in my Gaston Lenotre pastry book. He uses almond pastry cream for - Marg CDN2 - 7:11pm on 01/10/14
Marilyn, I'm sure you could wing it. I've never made it but it's a very simple dessert Here is one [LINK] - Joe - 11:22pm on 01/10/14

And check out those bakeries. Anyone else hear Paris calling???? Allo?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:26am on 01/11/14
such a lovely cake for quite easy prep. very different oven temp between the 2 recipes. with puff - AngAk1 - 10:09pm on 01/13/14

With puff pastry, I would agree. [NT] - Joe - 6:39am on 01/14/14

Craving got shoved to the back burner when expensive "Sweet" cake didn't hit its marks. Thanks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:54pm on 01/14/14

25580. FR video by comedienne Jeanne Robertson entitled 'Don't send a man to the grocery store!'(No offense [LINK] - wigs - 7:50pm on 01/09/14 (7)

Oh my lawd this is fabulous!!!! I have a freind whose DH starting going to the store-and it's this!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:34pm on 01/09/14

I figured there would be at least one person out there who could relate or who'd know of someone who - wigs - 2:49pm on 01/10/14

I do! Plus, I'm loving all her videos! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:06am on 01/11/14

She's brilliant. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:08pm on 01/10/14

I haven't seen you in a video, but your writing is as good or better! SO THERE! [NT] - SallyBR - 11:46pm on 01/10/14

Great observation, SallyBR....maybe MarilynFL can write a few comedy scripts for Jeanne. [NT] - wigs - 6:52pm on 01/11/14

I played this for my mom. She can't stop talking about it! Thanks for the laugh. [NT] - Traca - 7:03am on 01/12/14

25581. Ideas for entertaining in 2014 [LINK] - SallyBR - 8:45pm on 01/09/14 (21)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the kitchen... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:55pm on 01/09/14

I do believe I tried the Frosted Ribbon Sandwich Loaf once for a luncheon. The hardest part was - Janet in NC - 10:35pm on 01/09/14

I'm so happy I never saw any of this "stuff"! Awk! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:35am on 01/10/14
No laughing, please, but about 12 yrs ago I actually had a lady call me to - wigs - 2:45pm on 01/10/14

They still sell something called blue congeal (sp?) at the popular - Janet in NC - 3:16pm on 01/10/14
I worked a few nights and weekends for an answering service in college and it was in the owner's - AngAk1 - 11:21pm on 01/11/14

I actually would love to try the Ribbon Loaf - and a few of the others. :D [NT] - LisainLA - 6:48am on 01/12/14

My oldest sister, back in Brazil... - SallyBR - 4:15pm on 01/10/14

Oh my how times have changed. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:20pm on 01/09/14

Yeah. Unfortunately, I remember most all of these awful things. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:59am on 01/10/14

Sadly, I remember more than I care to. A few of them, though, had me laughing so hard I had tears - Pat-NoCal - 1:48am on 01/10/14

I remember the banana candle from my childhood. Just the basics, no mayo. And then it would have - Curious1 - 2:55am on 01/10/14

I rember them from the Betty Crocker Cookbook when I was little. Yes, they still make MW - Melissa Dallas - 3:54am on 01/10/14

Love my MW. Not even sorry to say it :) [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:26pm on 01/11/14

I remember those 70s weight watcher recipes. Some quite awful. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:23pm on 01/11/14

This is a hoot! Does anybody remember Sauce Aurturo? LOL [NT] - Marianne - 4:06am on 01/10/14
ah, #8 Suet Cup Steak Pudding looks like the 15-pound tumor I had removed years ago. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:03pm on 01/10/14

I think this will be my diet plan for 2014: pick one meal each day and eat only that (if I can... - MarilynFL - 1:08pm on 01/10/14

It's fascinating how we humans have progressed since: The Stone Age; The Copper Age; The Bronze Age; - FloriSandy - 1:40am on 01/11/14
Oy! [NT] - Sylvia - 3:58pm on 01/11/14
I bought a couple of these cookbooks at the used bookstore, my BFF and I laughed till we cried. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:22am on 01/12/14

25582. Free shipping on cocoa at King Arthur through Sunday [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:43pm on 01/10/14 (1)

Great article with this on the differences of each cocoa and how to use them all. [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:26pm on 01/11/14

25583. Trying to use my freezer more. Need tips. Does anyone do this? Crockpot prep frozen. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:02pm on 01/11/14 (10)

How are you doing Traca? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:32pm on 01/11/14
You've been on my mind as well. Hopefully some everyday - emtd - 8:30pm on 01/11/14
Aww...thanks. I just got back from a 3,600 mile trip to my brother's funeral. The - Traca - 7:01am on 01/12/14

Very nice tribute. Sounds like he made this world a better place [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:29pm on 01/12/14

Amen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:12pm on 01/13/14

This is so sad, Traca... - SallyBR - 6:45pm on 01/12/14
I've been thinking about you Traca and sorry you've had to deal with the loss of your brother. - FloriSandy - 3:22am on 01/13/14
Traca, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. - PatBastrop - 2:31pm on 01/13/14
Sounds like a great service, sending you hugs dear. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:55pm on 01/15/14
It does sound nice, but not easy in the least...big hugs to you. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:34am on 01/17/14

25584. Great free app for photos - especially food photos. Snapseed from Google - deb-in-MI - 6:08pm on 01/11/14 (0)

25585. well, this was a rather expensive disappointment: Valerie Gordon's "Golden Butter Cake" from "Sweet" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:57pm on 01/11/14 (6)

Here's the champagne ganache and an image of the cake: [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:01pm on 01/11/14

Here's a shot of my cake: baked in one pan, doubled ganache - MarilynFL - 1:21pm on 01/12/14

There's too little baking powder in this recipe - it should have about 1 Tbsp for that amount of - Meryl - 8:01pm on 01/11/14

I thought it was pretty small, but she bakes it in 3 pans and may not want it to rise much. Look - MarilynFL - 1:22pm on 01/12/14

I think part of it is preference.I am not much of a cake person & prefer dense cakes. - Melissa Dallas - 3:29pm on 01/12/14

Pound cake is the texture I was hoping for, since it has a pound of butter in it. But - MarilynFL - 12:35pm on 01/13/14

25586. Speaking of making something you won't try again. (Sorry, Mar about your cake) I am making - barb_b - 9:29pm on 01/11/14 (1)

Ok, this just made me laugh! You described it so well my nose is twitching [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:30pm on 01/11/14

25587. Updated boeuf bourguignon from ATK... REC: Modern Beef Burgundy [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:48am on 01/12/14 (1)

Yum, does this ever sound delicious. Thanks for posting! [NT] - wigs - 1:12pm on 01/18/14

25588. Sherry Braised Boneless Pork Loin Roast - Sylvia - 11:23am on 01/12/14 (2)

This does sound delightful. I love the flavor of sherry in sauces. I think... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:14pm on 01/13/14
oh boy, this sounds good. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:20pm on 01/13/14

25589. Does anyone else besided me not like the way quinoa looks? . . . [LINK] - mistral - 12:19am on 01/13/14 (18)

Give it a year or two and it won't get any more press. It was the latest "miracle food", remember? - Michael in Phoenix - 1:16am on 01/13/14
now that you mention it, it does rather look like an embryonated parasite egg - cyalexa2 - 1:19am on 01/13/14

I like it as well. Not sure I would stuff a pork roast with it, would probably prefer to have it as - Pat-NoCal - 1:30am on 01/13/14

I like both colors in grain salads and in soups. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:11pm on 01/13/14

Especially the red quinoa. It looks like bugs to me. I quit buying it. [NT] - Traca - 3:05am on 01/13/14

I always thought they looked like spermatozoa>>which leads me to Woody Allen>>who makes me smile. - MarilynFL - 1:54am on 01/13/14

I was going to say they looked like those sex-ed vids I saw in the 6th grade... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:09pm on 01/13/14
Ha! was waiting for someone else to post this first---it's what I see too. but I do like quinoa, - AngAk1 - 10:26pm on 01/13/14

I find it pretty beautiful�. - SallyBR - 1:26pm on 01/13/14
I feel guilty about it and won't buy it after I saw a report the natives can no longer afford it... - MariaDNoCA - 9:18pm on 01/13/14

Apparently it is a bit more complicated... - SallyBR - 12:26am on 01/14/14

Interesting article... - MariaDNoCA - 4:19am on 01/14/14

Oh, I am not trying to convince you of the contrary� (more) - SallyBR - 1:24pm on 01/14/14

Ha, yes... - MariaDNoCA - 7:48pm on 01/14/14

Yes, count me in. It looks like I'm eating itty bitty polliwogs. But I do like the taste.. [NT] - Joe - 6:20am on 01/14/14
I overcooked wild rice once and that for sure looked like some sort of vermin. Shut my eyes and - wigs - 11:36am on 01/15/14
I love quinoa, it tastes nice to me (must be rinsed thoroughly) and - Heather_in_SF - 7:39pm on 01/15/14

Ha, and my experience with feeding birds has been they either ignore it or throw it on the ground. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:54pm on 01/16/14

25590. Looks tasty: Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Sriracha, from... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:14am on 01/14/14 (11)

ISO the leaves? I picked up an entire stalk at the farmer's market Saturday. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:32pm on 01/14/14

My supermarket had a stack of stalks last week. Seems the trend. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:49pm on 01/14/14
Seems to be an invalid URL [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:25pm on 01/14/14

We have been seeing thos whole stalk on the west coast for a few years now. - KarenNoCA - 4:28pm on 01/14/14

Same here. Have been buying them when I see them. I think the flavor - Pat-NoCal - 7:59pm on 01/14/14

The leaves are closest to collard greens. If they're not too old and tough you could cook them - Joe - 5:15pm on 01/15/14

Joe, Long Beach question - AngAk1 - 12:26am on 01/16/14

Sure! [NT] - Joe - 2:35am on 01/16/14

Cooked the greens and spouts last night. Greens cooked surprisingly fast... - MarilynFL - 12:50pm on 01/16/14

Forgot to try the sauce? What a sad ending to a feat of determinations. - Joe - 5:05pm on 01/16/14

Ha! it's like an urban legend---the tip to peel the stalk keeps getting passed on but no one tries - AngAk1 - 6:26pm on 01/17/14

25591. Have you visited these places in Northern CA? - cyalexa2 - 1:40pm on 01/14/14 (31)

Heather, Karen, Pat? I haven't been north of the GG in a while [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:35pm on 01/14/14
Sorry, Cindy, I haven't been to any of those places. Have heard good things - Pat-NoCal - 7:55pm on 01/14/14

I will most likely visit The Shed and will report! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:42am on 01/16/14

Oh darn, after reading the subject line I was all excited to say yes, - orchid - 8:15pm on 01/14/14

I LOVE the way that sounds... "I spent a week on a houseboat..." I have no - barb_b - 2:34pm on 01/15/14

I have not been to any of those places...however, many don't seem to know - KarenNoCA - 5:55pm on 01/15/14

Wow, Karen, we used to trail our sailboat up to Shasta and spend a week there - Heather_in_SF - 7:13pm on 01/15/14

Dought is everywhere here - Gov will call for drought emerg soon - MariaDNoCA - 10:21pm on 01/15/14

We water our lemon tree Maria, and have it on a feeding schedule too - KarenNoCA - 12:19am on 01/16/14

I've been watering it too - now - MariaDNoCA - 8:29pm on 01/16/14

I am admitting to serious citrus tree envy right now. serious. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:28pm on 01/17/14
My lemon tree was a dwarf when I bought it, but something happened - KarenNoCA - 12:46am on 01/18/14

I adore northern CA - cyalexa2 - 2:55am on 01/16/14

Do you live near the Drummond Ranch, also known as the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond - KarenNoCA - 12:48am on 01/18/14

Their ranch is in Pawhuska, about 90 miles east of here. - cyalexa2 - 2:39am on 01/18/14

Agreed. I understand she used to do PR in LA before moving to The Ranch. She's a great - Traca - 7:17pm on 01/18/14

that sounds relaxing [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:43am on 01/16/14

I have heard the Shed is great, and so is the Oakland spice shop - Heather_in_SF - 7:10pm on 01/15/14

thanks for the info - cyalexa2 - 2:39am on 01/16/14

Yes, the mission district is safe during the day, with a few precautions: - Heather_in_SF - 8:55pm on 02/03/14

Thanks for the tips. I'm pretty sure no one will mistake me for a gang member! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:08am on 02/04/14

I have not been to the Barlow yet, but the individual stores(more) - daricem - 11:05pm on 01/15/14

I'll most likely go as I will be in nearby Petaluma. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:58am on 01/16/14

My friend is a former food reviewer and she's in SF this weekend. Said one of the best meals of her - Traca - 5:35pm on 01/19/14

thanks for the great tips - cyalexa2 - 2:24am on 01/20/14
looks like it will be tough to get a reservation - cyalexa2 - 2:52am on 01/21/14
Huh. Interesting. I'd go early. (I'd probably go at 5:15 for the 5:30 opening.) :) [NT] - Traca - 6:24am on 01/21/14

I should be able to get a reservation for Sunday or Monday 1/23 or 24 - cyalexa2 - 12:34pm on 01/21/14

that's 3/23 or 3/24; they book 2 mos in advance! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:22pm on 01/21/14
Sounds like it will be worth the effort. My friend does not dole out generous compliments like that. - Traca - 6:13am on 01/22/14

I LOVE State Bird! It's pretty close to my apartment. I like going there right after work, - Heather_in_SF - 8:58pm on 02/03/14

25592. From our local Zagat winner: Roasted Cauliflower Gratin from "Cress" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:14pm on 01/14/14 (1)

Yum! Pretty low-carb too [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:10pm on 01/14/14

25593. Free (today) Kindle Raw Food Cookbook (ran across this today) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:58pm on 01/14/14 (0)

25594. ISO: South Beach treat help. I plan on bringing in warm cinnamon rolls - MarilynFL - 12:34pm on 01/16/14 (16)

Did a search on site--this looks like it might fit the bill [LINK] - MoNJ - 1:49pm on 01/16/14

I recall a veggie quiche and a frittata rec were suggested in phase 1. I will look for my book. - barb_b - 2:22pm on 01/16/14

Thanks Mo and barb. I probably won't do the muffin because that would mean buying soy flour. I - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 01/16/14
Rec: Triple Decker Vegetable Omlet [LINK] - barb_b - 8:04pm on 01/16/14

Rec: Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go...... - barb_b - 8:09pm on 01/16/14

Rec: Light Spinach Frittata w/ Tomato Salsa [LINK] - barb_b - 8:15pm on 01/16/14

Rec: Cheesy Fritata for Phase 1. [LINK] - barb_b - 8:28pm on 01/16/14
I also used this recipe, but for some reason, it is not linking to directions,only ingredients. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 8:47pm on 01/16/14

As a very seasoned South Beach dieter may I make a suggestion? - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:55am on 01/17/14

And if you make something else, others will feel uncomfortable. - colleenmomof2 - 11:04am on 01/17/14
Cathy, I shared with Geoff how well you and Richard and Melissa and so many others - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 01/17/14

Hah. Love it. My DH is 6'6" too. First husband was 5'9". This is better. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:56pm on 01/17/14

Update: I made the cinnamon rolls last night, refrigerated unbaked, and baked this morning. - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 01/17/14

See? And a hint for keeping stuff warm - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:00pm on 01/17/14

coolers work well too, for keeping stuff warm [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:33pm on 01/17/14

Extremely thoughtful of you to think of him. I'd be honored. :) [NT] - Traca - 7:11pm on 01/18/14

25595. Anyone ready 4 spring? REC Coconut Berry Tart [IMAGE] - wigs - 1:41pm on 01/16/14 (6)

this may be the new coconut dessert I've been seeking - cyalexa2 - 5:13pm on 01/16/14
Spring? We haven't had winter yet...but it does look delish. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:36am on 01/17/14

You lucky duck! It's snowing again in southern Indiana even as I write this. Our first big dump was - wigs - 1:03pm on 01/18/14

I think you've had a worse winter than we have had! here's my snowpuppy to cheer you. [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 01/20/14

Awwwww...what a cute face?! My Jack Russell would be shivering to death - he's such a wimp :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:43pm on 01/20/14

I'm having a problem with this recipe, going to have to punt - cyalexa2 - 6:04pm on 01/21/14

25596. Has anyone tried this Einhorn bread mix? It's $15 for 2 loaves and supposedly [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:16pm on 01/16/14 (0)

25597. Model Bakery? Has anyone purchased their food or used their cookbook? [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:14pm on 01/16/14 (7)

Yes, I've been to Model bakery in Napa a number of times. The english muffins - Pat-NoCal - 5:40pm on 01/16/14

Damn. I was hoping it was over-blown. Okay...it gets the 3-recipe test then. Thanks Pat! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:13pm on 01/16/14

REC: Here's their Berries and Cream Cake plus Morning Glory Muffins [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:01pm on 01/16/14

REC: The Model Bakery�s English Muffins [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:07pm on 01/16/14

Slide show of some pastries and the bakery >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:18pm on 01/16/14

I used Model's pecan roll filling/pan coating for the cinnamon rolls this morning. - MarilynFL - 1:32pm on 01/17/14

Next time make a "hot box".... - MariaDNoCA - 6:06pm on 01/17/14

25598. Look at this totally decadent Double Chocolate Bread Pudding from Rockfish Grill [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:02am on 01/17/14 (1)

now this might be my bookclub dessert this year. My book is Letters of a Woman Homesteader - AngAk1 - 6:45pm on 01/17/14

25599. Rec: VERY Easy and very good - Mango Chutney Chicken Curry - deb-in-MI - 12:37am on 01/17/14 (1)

THis sounds yummy! Thanks for posting this recipe, Deb. [NT] - barb_b - 1:37pm on 01/17/14

25600. REC: Low carb slow cooker Garlic Chicken (Hey - #25600!) - MariaDNoCA - 6:46am on 01/17/14 (5)

this must smell wonderful. must try soon. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:35pm on 01/17/14
How to adapt to no slow cooker? [NT] - Pam - 8:48pm on 01/17/14

Cook it at 350* for 1.5 hours. [NT] - Charley - 1:05pm on 01/18/14
I don't use a slow cooker either. I recently found this guide to adapting slow cooker recipes to - Curious1 - 8:00pm on 01/21/14

Fabulous tip! Thanks for posting. [NT] - Traca - 4:56am on 01/23/14

25601. Going to have a "girls weekend" stay at a friend's - what snacks should I make? - MariaDNoCA - 6:59pm on 01/17/14 (1)

Chickeny soupy noodles (pho) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:14pm on 01/17/14

25602. oh boy...local librarian is retiring. I asked how many folks were going to say goodbye and was told - MarilynFL - 8:28pm on 01/17/14 (10)

Several bundt type cakes? Most of them keep extremely well & could be made on Sunday. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:45pm on 01/17/14

Or a selection of cookies. I'm sure yours are the best they will ever have tasted. [NT] - Joe - 1:34am on 01/18/14

Cookies popped into my mind as well. I say, make it easy on yourself, Mar!! Whatever - Pat-NoCal - 3:16am on 01/18/14

You could always do a special gift just for the librarian--maybe a small round cake wrapped up. [NT] - Joe - 3:18am on 01/18/14

If you've never made the A Cote Caramel Brownie recipe Pat gave me this is a great opportunity. [LINK] - Traca - 2:26pm on 01/18/14

Ooooh these sound like a winner! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:18pm on 01/18/14
Oh dear!!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:44am on 01/19/14
I've got two jars of CathyZ's caramel sauce left in the frig. I see this in my future. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:33pm on 01/20/14

Costco yellow sheetcake with cheesecake filling - send Larry - colleenmomof2 - 7:26pm on 01/19/14

Thanks for all the suggestions! I stopped by on Saturday and the FIRST words - MarilynFL - 3:28pm on 01/20/14

25603. Hi all - just checking in. Needless to say, I've never felt worse in my life, but coming here - Meryl - 3:55am on 01/18/14 (20)

Hi Meryl - Cath in V - 6:22am on 01/18/14
In the past when I've been ultra stressed, the first thing to go was my cooking. - wigs - 12:54pm on 01/18/14
Glad to see you here�.. - SallyBR - 12:57pm on 01/18/14
((Meryl)), anyone can ruin eggs if they are distracted. - Joe - 9:07pm on 01/18/14

This is very true. Eggs are done is less than a minutes�maybe 90 seconds. - MarilynFL - 9:29pm on 01/18/14

Eggs. Aw Meryl, remember those golden days of yolklore? Remember how we tasked our brains over [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:20am on 01/19/14

Oh yeah, those were the "good 'ol days," a happier time when I actually had a sense of humor. Thanks - Meryl - 3:45am on 01/19/14

Ah, a smile. Job well done Sandy! (((Meryl))) [NT] - orchid - 1:30pm on 01/19/14

;) [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:48am on 01/20/14

You'll get your humor back Meryl and will be better all in good time. [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:25am on 01/20/14

Meryl, I tried in vain to send you a PM with no luck - FloriSandy - 3:57am on 01/20/14

Got it! Will send you an email soon. [NT] - Meryl - 4:05am on 01/20/14

Looking forward to talking to you soon Meryl [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:50am on 01/20/14

You're very welcome Meryl. [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:59am on 01/20/14
Meryl, So, I offer you up our FloriSandy, ala Steel Magnolias---go ahead, crack her eggs, it'll make - AngAk1 - 7:29pm on 01/20/14

Lol Ang! We spoketh tonight. When she picked up the phone, all she heard - FloriSandy - 2:01am on 01/22/14

Thank you all for your support and comforting words. I really feel alone right now, because - Meryl - 3:44am on 01/19/14

grief support - cyalexa2 - 1:27pm on 01/19/14
I'll talk to you later today or today Meryl - sorry we keep missing - deb-in-MI - 3:57pm on 01/19/14
Hi Meryl, - Heather_in_SF - 9:05pm on 02/03/14

25604. ISO: Good Gingerbread Cake recipe (more) - Cath in V - 6:26am on 01/18/14 (10)

Gingerbread - Melissa Dallas - 12:14pm on 01/18/14
this is on my list to try; I find most ATK recipes quite good - cyalexa2 - 1:25pm on 01/18/14
Stephanie Sokolove's Gingerbread - Tried and True and moist and delicious [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:53pm on 01/18/14

Wow, a link to Gail's archive -- I'm impressed! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:40pm on 01/18/14

Maria, Here is the link for you..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:19am on 01/19/14

Yes, but you found that recipe - inside the archive! Very cool. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:02pm on 01/19/14

Emily Luchetti's Gingerbread is my favorite(more) - daricem - 7:03pm on 01/18/14

The above recipe is a most basic one and it is the one I love, especially. . . - mistral - 11:40pm on 01/18/14

My favorite is Laurie Colwin's Damp Gingerbread [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 2:43pm on 01/20/14
Thanks all for the wonderful recipe suggestions (more) - Cath in V - 9:26pm on 02/04/14

25605. Cyn, is your nephew still at Gramercy Tavern? I met the Executive Chef, Michael Anthony [LINK] - Traca - 7:06am on 01/18/14 (2)

Traca, when you were in Fla, I posted the following link. My mom was also impressed w/ him [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:37am on 01/18/14

What a great story! And thanks for the link to his bio. It brings much of his story together. I - Traca - 7:32pm on 01/18/14

25606. I happened to catch an old Ina Garten episode on TV recently. She had Mary Giuliani on as a guest, [LINK] - wigs - 1:27pm on 01/18/14 (1)

Ooooh grilled cheese!!!!! YUM [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:37am on 01/19/14

25607. ISO CathyZ - I have a couple of questions for you - GeorgiaRose - 4:20pm on 01/18/14 (9)

Hi GeorgiaRose- here are some answers - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:49pm on 01/18/14

Cathy, these sound just wonderful. and so great about the Cadbury choc. our Fred Meyer often has - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 01/20/14

$1? Ohmygosh Ang on special I pay $2.59. Reg $2.99! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:20pm on 01/21/14

it's a 10/$10 special----when they have other stuff on special like that too. FM is Kroger [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:34pm on 01/21/14

Thanks so much for your response! - GeorgiaRose - 2:48pm on 01/22/14

I am so glad you tried it. I will most definitely give it a whirl too. You are brilliant! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:56pm on 01/23/14

Great idea! Ginger in choc chip cookies [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:50pm on 01/23/14

Cathy, was it the Cadbury Dark you liked when you were - Pat-NoCal - 4:24pm on 01/22/14

Yes, Pat. That is how I discovered that particular chocolate. Wow- good memory [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:54pm on 01/23/14

25608. Has any of us used this method to separate eggs? [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:07pm on 01/18/14 (14)

Fun. Could have tested it last night when I made almost a gallon of lemon curd. - MarilynFL - 9:27pm on 01/18/14

There is another method I use: Crack the egg(s) into a bowl . . . - mistral - 11:33pm on 01/18/14

I'm going to try this, for sure! I sell macarons, and each week, this is my most dreaded task. [NT] - michelle - 12:40am on 01/19/14

tried this - does NOT work for extra large egg yolks. I was skeptical when I looked at the size of - michelle - 3:54pm on 01/22/14

I tried it yesterday, with extra large and it worked well. I had a problem sucking more than - Marg CDN2 - 8:48pm on 01/23/14

Seems like a good trick... until you break a yolk mixed with 6 other eggs......... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:47am on 01/19/14

I was mightily impressed that the demonstrator didn't break any yolks. Wonder if that is inherent - wigs - 1:43pm on 01/19/14

Or you could just pick it up with the egg shell - MariaDNoCA - 3:18am on 01/19/14
may be useful for the squeamish that don't want raw egg on their hands and don't have gloves - cyalexa2 - 2:08pm on 01/19/14

For burns, egg white is the best thing you can use - it's amazing! [NT] - cheezz - 7:19pm on 01/19/14

I just got a long email on this remedy. Have you actually tried it?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:41am on 01/21/14

I've used it many times (I'm a kitchen klutz) and so has my daughter...I swear by it! - cheezz - 9:26pm on 01/21/14

Very interesting. Here's the guts of the email I received: - Marg CDN2 - 9:42pm on 01/21/14

I'm glad to hear this. I burn myself constantly. [NT] - Joe - 4:23am on 01/23/14

25609. Took everything out of my pantry and am purging, purging, purging. - Carianna in WA - 8:07pm on 01/18/14 (7)

Maria mentioned Pomegranate Jelly; and I actually purchased the ingredients last week. I thought it - barb_b - 11:25pm on 01/18/14
I so need to do this too. It was my new yr plan...need to get over the flu first tho. You go girl! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:34am on 01/19/14
Took 2 days, but it's done. Hauled every little last item out. Scrubbed down the shelves, - Carianna in WA - 8:36pm on 01/19/14

Yay! Such a great feeling! [NT] - barb_b - 9:38pm on 01/19/14
Now that you have done the hard work be sure to scatter a few bay leaves around - Janet in NC - 7:00pm on 01/20/14
Wow, just Wow. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:43pm on 01/20/14

Thank you for teaching me a new word/condiment: vergus. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:05pm on 01/20/14

25610. This sounds like lots of fun...cookbook club >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:29am on 01/19/14 (1)

What a fun piece! I've had one for years. Terrific way to dive deeper into cookbooks and learn - Traca - 1:03am on 01/19/14

25611. Weekend One: Strawberry plant update "Look Ma, I'm getting bigger!" [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 5:42pm on 01/19/14 (4)

Karen/all, here is my myer lemon "bush" given it's more bush than tree... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 5:53pm on 01/19/14

Great tree. Mine is a Eureka Lemon and I wish it was the size of yours. However, - KarenNoCA - 8:57pm on 01/19/14

I got lucky with this size I can still cover it - I just toss sheets over the top when we get frost. - MariaDNoCA - 9:03pm on 01/19/14

Oh my goodness, how lovely is that picture! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:46pm on 01/20/14

25612. Hey Marilyn. Outstanding! Your Soppressata with Rigatoni, Olives, Capers and Tiny Tomatoes [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:01pm on 01/19/14 (1)

Well done! Bob up in Hacker Heaven will be pleased. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:02pm on 01/20/14

25613. I love the induction cooktop I gifted myself in December [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:17pm on 01/19/14 (7)

I've seen the ads for the NuWave induction cooktop, but since I've never... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:54pm on 01/20/14

My son has talked about upgrading to an induction stove - colleenmomof2 - 2:42pm on 01/21/14

thanks for the review----this would be handy to have at our cabin site for a cooking element in - AngAk1 - 8:09pm on 01/20/14

I think they'd be really handy if you cooked a lot of pasta or stir fry - Melissa Dallas - 12:27am on 01/21/14

or eggs, or soup, or leftovers, grilled cheese, chops, burgers - colleenmomof2 - 2:31pm on 01/21/14

Highly portable - colleenmomof2 - 2:35pm on 01/21/14

now this is another good selling point---bring it along to potlucks etc for another burner option [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:36pm on 01/21/14

25614. Made the lemon curd frozen yogurt again - great with ginger snap dippers [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:31pm on 01/19/14 (1)

A ginger snap lemon curd frozen yogurt sandwich is a mouthful, but just... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:56pm on 01/20/14

25615. Made the Model Bakery English Muffins Maria posted above [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 11:34pm on 01/19/14 (30)

Spectacular! I bet they are delicous. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:17am on 01/20/14

They are really, really good. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:15am on 01/20/14

I'll say it again...Damn. I was hoping these would be terrible. [beautiful job, M] [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:05pm on 01/20/14

M, I told you they were good enough to beg for the recipe. You doubted me...lol. - Pat-NoCal - 3:55am on 01/21/14

Beautiful!!! I wish yeast didn't hate me so when I try to bake with it [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:56am on 01/20/14
Melissa they look fabulous! But I am in tne same boat with Deb, yeast and I do not work - Barbara in VA - 2:34pm on 01/20/14

I just don't ever understand that! - Melissa Dallas - 11:07pm on 01/20/14

Several years ago, in a different forum, I answered a question: - cyalexa2 - 11:35pm on 01/20/14

I agree, baby steps. I always suggest people start with pizza dough, especially if they buy it - Joe - 5:05am on 01/21/14

The yeast can hear you and it can sense your fear. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:47pm on 01/21/14

Ha ha! Easiest cooking in the world, especially if you have a stand mixer & instant yeast. - Melissa Dallas - 4:39pm on 01/21/14

Oh, I beg to differ: "Dough" cycle on my bread machine is the easiest. It kneads for me... - MarilynFL - 4:43pm on 01/21/14

amen [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:37pm on 01/21/14
A food processor with the dough blade works too (and it has no insulting labels.) [NT] - Joe - 9:42pm on 01/21/14

Alright already...enough abuse! (;0) I'm kidding you know) I feel - orchid - 5:58pm on 01/21/14

And with me I can get through the proofs - deb-in-MI - 7:08pm on 01/21/14

Taste is always great but always goes flat! Humbug...whine...sniff [NT] - orchid - 7:32pm on 01/21/14

sounds like the final rise is too long----too much air in it before baking. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:40pm on 01/21/14

Thanks Ang. Any thoughts for this bread making misfit? [NT] - orchid - 11:04pm on 01/21/14

Orchid, I suspect that either 1) you let the dough rise too much and/or 2) the dough is not - Joe - 9:41pm on 01/21/14

Ang, great minds think alike. [NT] - Joe - 9:43pm on 01/21/14
That's very helpful Joe and thank you. I use the dough hook and - orchid - 11:02pm on 01/21/14

It might be too warm in there. It is always OK to let dough rise in a cooler place, - Joe - 11:07pm on 01/21/14

OK coach, I'm goin' back in! LOL I promised myself I would never - orchid - 11:34pm on 01/21/14

Woo Hoo! I'm so pleased to hear that. One more tip from Julia. Turn your oven on for 15 seconds. - Joe - 2:35am on 01/22/14

Yep, I'm gonna stick to the table and cover with a towel. I'll let - orchid - 1:23pm on 01/22/14

I truly believe that water can make a difference. Very hard or soft, heavily chlorinated or - Curious1 - 10:42pm on 01/23/14

I will do that. I'm in Sunrise and it's delicious but I will try everything. [NT] - orchid - 11:02pm on 01/23/14

I love softened water and had a water softener, so that may have been the problem. There - Curious1 - 3:32am on 01/24/14

Wow! These look beautiful...and now I want one! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:08pm on 01/20/14

25616. Sally, I made your Avocado Mousse. Lovely! Taking it to friends tonight. Thanks for sharing. [NT] - Traca - 12:47am on 01/20/14 (2)

You piqued my curiosity as I love both of those words alone or in combination. Here's Sally's recipe [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:38pm on 01/20/14
Thanks for letting me know! (more) - SallyBR - 1:25pm on 01/24/14

25617. Deb, I really enjoyed your Mango Chutney Chicken recipe. It was a hit [LINK] - barb_b - 12:51am on 01/21/14 (1)

Thanks for letting me know, Barb! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:08am on 01/21/14

25618. Expecting 8-10 inches of snow.Moyn's/Pats Italian Sausage and Tortellini soup is on the menu. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 4:15pm on 01/21/14 (16)

FYI....Meryl's thread that is linked above has some wonderful soup recipes posted... [NT] - barb_b - 4:17pm on 01/21/14

I had to run errands this morning and it was 3 degrees with a real feel of -12 [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:09pm on 01/21/14

brrrrr, you're making me shiver. it's 33 above right now [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:43pm on 01/21/14

I think I'll roast a chicken with the lemon/garlic/rosemary combo and Joe's lentil salad. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:50pm on 01/21/14

no lentils in the house---so it was butter beans and they were delish in this recipe. [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:57am on 01/23/14

You used the butter beans in the lentil recipe? Dried? Canned? Frozen? - Joe - 1:08am on 01/24/14

dry, soaked and cooked, then added dressing to warm drained beans. lovely [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:02pm on 01/24/14

Good to know! I love butter beans. [NT] - Joe - 2:32am on 01/26/14

Oh how I miss Moyn:( [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:56pm on 01/21/14
Up to 8 inches here today. DH drove me to work because his office is closed.. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:21pm on 01/21/14

Well, it snowed all day and into the night but it was a very fine, powdery snow - Barbara in VA - 2:01pm on 01/22/14
The chili sounds good, Barb. Did you add the hard cider, - Pat-NoCal - 4:32pm on 01/22/14

Hi Pat, I happened to have a couple of bottles of hard cider, I think from TJs, so yes I did use it. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:39pm on 01/22/14

Ahhh, hadn't thought to look - Pat-NoCal - 8:29pm on 01/22/14

I wish it would get a leeeeetl more seasonal around here. . . - mistral - 6:24pm on 01/21/14

we need moisture here too - cyalexa2 - 7:02pm on 01/21/14

25619. Took Cyn's Fudge-topped Brownies to work yesterday. A double batch lasted exactly 22 minutes. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:57pm on 01/21/14 (2)

WOW. Fudge and brownies in the same recipe?! What's not to love? [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:30pm on 01/21/14
Like! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:44pm on 01/21/14

25620. MariaDNoCA, what snackie goodies did you end up for the "girls weekend"?? What movies? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:35pm on 01/21/14 (1)

Just got home...she had snacks so I didn't bring any - no movies either, just gab fest, lol. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:47am on 01/23/14

25621. Article: A New Normal: Ten Things I've Learned About Trauma [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:37pm on 01/21/14 (2)

this won't open for me, but I think I know the article and it's very, very helpful. very. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:48pm on 01/21/14
This is one of the best articles I've read on grief in a long time, thanks for posting. ((hugs)) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:58pm on 01/26/14

25622. Friend gifted me with a kilo of roasted pistachios from Iran. Can I make brittle with them? Or will - MarilynFL - 7:59pm on 01/21/14 (6)

You lucky duck! They are the best and I used to bring multiple kilos - orchid - 8:29pm on 01/21/14
Make some pesto!! Freeze them to keep them fresh. What - Charley - 9:01pm on 01/21/14
How about baklava?! [NT] - cheezz - 9:31pm on 01/21/14
Mar, I use this recipe from Food and Wine for Brittle and it uses roasted nuts, added at the end [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:46pm on 01/21/14

Thanks all! Ang, I'm going to use this with your limited butter suggestion. Unshelled, I have 13 oz - MarilynFL - 3:05pm on 01/22/14

I love this recipe. Use it for spicy brittle too---just add 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne. the guys at Bill's - AngAk1 - 2:59am on 01/23/14

25623. It's been a while since I made this Maple and Cayenne Glazed Chicken [LINK] - orchid - 1:06am on 01/22/14 (3)

Sweet Potato, Bacon and Apple Hash [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 1:07am on 01/22/14
This sounds delish! I am definitely going to make that in the cafe. - Dawn_MO - 7:01pm on 01/25/14

Oh good Dawn! Make it for your family first and make the hash - orchid - 7:25pm on 01/25/14

25624. NFR, ISO, anyone have experience with a corneal transplant? DH will have one next week, as the - Marianne - 1:13am on 01/22/14 (3)

No experience with this particular surgery, M. Larry has had six or seven eye surgeries and we - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 01/22/14

Thank you so much for your good wishes. Will check out eye drops, let you know how it all turns out [NT] - Marianne - 2:08am on 01/23/14

My uncle did, glad my aunt is home. - Heather_in_SF - 9:29pm on 02/03/14

25625. coconut berry tart - epic failure - cyalexa2 - 2:41am on 01/22/14 (4)

A failure, yes, but not epic! - mistral - 3:44am on 01/22/14

you're right, I'm over-reacting - cyalexa2 - 6:14pm on 01/22/14

cyalexa2, I'm so sorry I wasn't home yesterday 2 answer yr ?s. I did use an 11.5" tart pan in lieu - wigs - 3:27pm on 01/22/14

thank you - cyalexa2 - 6:09pm on 01/22/14

25626. Here's the library treat ready to be delivered...and the email I sent with it. - MarilynFL - 12:53pm on 01/22/14 (12)

Think there is enough for a 7th person? Was shoveling snow at 4� this morning so I - Barbara in VA - 1:57pm on 01/22/14
Well done! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:00pm on 01/22/14
Wow, Marilyn, you sure go the extra mile! I'd have cranked out brownies or bar cookies. In truth, - wigs - 2:46pm on 01/22/14
What a fantastic treat for Linda. She must be quite a lady. [NT] - Joe - 6:04pm on 01/22/14

Well, I came home from work at 5:30 and there was a phone call, asking me to cater - MarilynFL - 1:58am on 01/23/14

Someday I will write a book titled, "Other People's Recipes: Confessions of an Honest Caterer" - Joe - 4:19am on 01/23/14

okay caterers: what would YOU charge for that tray of mini-cheesecakes? I ended up sending 70 - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 01/23/14

I would probably charge $1.00 per mini cheesecake. I just bought a dozen cookies at Mrs. Field's - wigs - 1:06pm on 01/23/14
I find the only way that works for me is to start with how much money I want to earn - Joe - 4:42pm on 01/23/14

I have found that when I share any of the recipes I use in catering, people draw in HUGE - wigs - 1:30pm on 01/23/14

wigs, did you grow up in Indiana? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:39pm on 01/23/14
Which is why I usually don't try to get help...easier to do it myself [NT] - cheezz - 9:02pm on 01/25/14

25627. NFR: Watching the manatees at Blue Springs, FL. The water is a constant 72 degrees - MarilynFL - 1:19pm on 01/22/14 (20)

Love seeing the manatees when we come to Florida - which is tomorrow! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:01pm on 01/22/14

Enjoy your trip deb! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:15am on 01/24/14

Thanks Sandy -due to highways being sheets of ice we missed our flight - deb-in-MI - 11:55am on 01/24/14

6 degrees of Delta? Anyone know someone who can help Deb rebook her tickets? - colleenmomof2 - 8:51pm on 01/24/14

Thanks Colleen - we are going to go in Feb; unfortunately we had to book with Delta again :( [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:31pm on 01/24/14

Aw ((deb)), I feel so bad for you, your husband, and your parents! I'm sure it - FloriSandy - 1:04am on 01/25/14

Thank you Florisandy! Maybe it was for the best, our cat became very ill - deb-in-MI - 1:19pm on 01/25/14

hope your pet is feeling better [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:03pm on 01/25/14

Thank you! - deb-in-MI - 10:14pm on 01/25/14

I can send you some info - cyalexa2 - 11:44pm on 01/25/14

It's a good thing that you missed your flight so that you - FloriSandy - 2:48am on 01/26/14

Agreed. Hopefully he will have an ultrasound today to see if we can find out what's going on [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:49am on 01/27/14

One time we had our boat in a large lake/canal I was water skiing - orchid - 2:27pm on 01/22/14

Orchid, I read about this in one of my Anna Maria Island newspapers not long ago [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:36am on 01/23/14

Cool! Snooty, my Manatee County mascot likes this! He is the first recorded birth [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:28am on 01/23/14

the Snooty birthday video is my alltime favorite feel-good thing to watch. I can't seem to find it - AngAk1 - 3:07am on 01/23/14

I'm glad to be of help. I must meet Snooty in person one day! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:44am on 01/24/14

let's make a date for whenever I visit FL----would love to see Snooty---and you! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:05pm on 01/24/14

You got it girl! I would love to see you when you visit! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:08am on 01/25/14

Loved Blue Springs! Lucky you - 160 manatee - colleenmomof2 - 8:33pm on 01/24/14

25628. NFR: Reviews on this are hilarious: Sugar-free Gummie Bears...and the havoc they wreak. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:48pm on 01/22/14 (8)

My sisters had some mighty laughs over this [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:56pm on 01/22/14
Ha! good to know if you need a laxative now and then. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:09am on 01/23/14
You may enjoy this... 27 lbs of gummie snake! [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 6:51pm on 01/23/14

Not enough weed in the world... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:25pm on 01/23/14

OK, I spit at my computer [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:03am on 01/24/14
PRICELESS! Best reply ever! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 1:23pm on 01/24/14
Thanks for the huge, belly laugh! I needed it! - colleenmomof2 - 2:06pm on 01/24/14
Imagine the Super Bowl with both states legalizing pot. How many brownies will be eaten that day! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:56pm on 01/24/14

25629. A New Years resolution was made to keep me out of the kitchen so much.. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:42pm on 01/22/14 (1)

you are very brave and adventurous. by sure to post a review. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:10am on 01/23/14

25630. tip re. how long to proof yeast bread after shaping - cyalexa2 - 5:57pm on 01/22/14 (6)

I'm copying and pasting this and all of Joe's help on a file so - orchid - 11:23pm on 01/22/14

My favorite tip was learning to use a probe thermometer at the end of the baking time. - MarilynFL - 2:02am on 01/23/14

I've seen you say this before Marilyn. Are we talking about an - orchid - 3:44am on 01/23/14

I use an instant-read thermometer in French bread--200* is done. Of course, this only applies - Joe - 4:14am on 01/23/14
Yes, see link. I never paid attention before--or else I tried that insane "rap on the bottom..." [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:56pm on 01/23/14

Ok, that's the same as mine. And quick breads are the only bread - orchid - 3:11pm on 01/23/14

25631. Perfecting cinnamon rolls. The challenge...continues. - MarilynFL - 6:16pm on 01/22/14 (14)

Do you like cinnamon toast? - Melissa Dallas - 10:14pm on 01/22/14

I do like cinnamon toast. There's an idea to try. Thanks Melissa. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:56am on 01/23/14

Sort of conventional glaze not something you like, Marilyn? - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:37pm on 01/23/14

I've never glazed the tops...there was always enough sugar inside/bottom. It's the bottom - MarilynFL - 3:53pm on 01/24/14

isn't this what 'sticky buns' always look like? good enough to eat! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:47pm on 01/23/14

Na...something was definitely "off" on this last batch. What is all that liquid that leeched out??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:55pm on 01/24/14

I thought it was condensation from when the rolls were cooling on the silpat. No? Looked like h20 [NT] - barb_b - 5:18pm on 01/24/14

It was sweet...so somehow the sugar was leeching out too. Maybe the silicon - MarilynFL - 6:06pm on 01/24/14

Since you're on a quest, have you tried Pioneer Woman's? It's on my try list for eating/gifting [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:54pm on 01/23/14

I've been avoiding PW. I read her blog, I made her food, I end up taking Zantac. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:52pm on 01/24/14

She must have help, don't you think? She home schools her children, has meetings once a week - KarenNoCA - 6:47pm on 01/24/14
I had to look up what Zantac was used for...was thinking it was something else - KarenNoCA - 6:51pm on 01/24/14

You might be thinking of Zoloft, for depression & anxiety. No, I like her food..it's just way too - MarilynFL - 7:54pm on 01/24/14

Try using ghee in place of butter so you won't have any water in the topping [NT] - cheezz - 9:07pm on 01/25/14

25632. I received a free copy of Cuisine at Home. Is it new? Does anyone here subscribe? - Janet in NC - 10:07pm on 01/22/14 (2)

Yes, I got it a couple of weeks ago too and I remembered getting the same one - orchid - 10:59pm on 01/22/14
I've had a subscription to CAH magazine for several years and really like it. I've even posted some [LINK] - wigs - 12:42pm on 01/23/14

25633. "�and the 2014 winner of "Condiment Most Likely To Save a Dish" goes to�. - MarilynFL - 1:50am on 01/23/14 (6)

Love that mustard on my favorite hot dog, Hebrew National Beef! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:41am on 01/23/14
Agreed! It is certainly a star. [NT] - orchid - 3:46am on 01/23/14
Used to be my favorite mustard until Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico CA - KarenNoCA - 6:45pm on 01/24/14

This was such a surprise. The soup was soooo boring and L&I stood at the open refrigerator - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 01/24/14
Sierra Nevada stone ground is really good....scored once in a TJ Maxx....hard to find..... [NT] - MoNJ - 9:57pm on 01/24/14

You can order directly from their website....try their Jalepeno Peanut Brittle - KarenNoCA - 12:27am on 01/25/14

25634. REC: Apple Crostata was delicious! It's from the R.S.V.P section of BON APPETIT magazine. [LINK] - wigs - 3:07pm on 01/23/14 (4)

nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:46pm on 01/23/14
Interesting it calls for Golden Delicious apples, one wouldn't normally cook those. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:50pm on 01/24/14

Oddly enough, my mom always used 2 use either Jonathan apples or Golden Delicious 4 pie baking. I - wigs - 2:35pm on 01/29/14

I've noticed a lot of my oldest recipes call for Golden Delicious. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:59pm on 01/30/14

25635. Oh no! - Melissa Dallas - 10:23pm on 01/23/14 (10)

Wow! Lucky you!!! [NT] - Meryl - 12:58am on 01/24/14
wow indeed. I didn't even know there were choc covered Biscoffs. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:05am on 01/24/14

If I hadn't forgotten my coupon it all would have been free - Melissa Dallas - 1:22am on 01/24/14

If the store wasn't clear across town I'd print my coupon & go back. - Melissa Dallas - 2:15pm on 01/24/14

Joe: is there World Market in Long Beach? and TJs? Fri might be shopping day. we get two free - AngAk1 - 8:11pm on 01/24/14

Yes, we have a World Market (which I still call Cost Plus) and THREE TJ's [NT] - Joe - 8:56pm on 01/24/14

3 TJs----pass me a paper bag, I'm hyperventilating! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:29pm on 01/24/14

Technically, one of them is in nearby Westminster--but only by a block. It's the biggest one - Joe - 3:27am on 01/25/14

I did not need to know that [or the diameter of my waist, for that matter]. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:05pm on 01/24/14

Lucky girl! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:50am on 01/24/14

25636. Anyone in need of soup tureens? - judy-mass - 2:05am on 01/24/14 (5)

Hi Judy! I was just thinking of you yesterday. It was national Pi Day. I recall a pic of a pretty - barb_b - 5:13pm on 01/24/14

I thought 3/14 was Pi day! - judy-mass - 6:21pm on 01/24/14

Yeah! Your right, I would have thought the same; but they had it on the radio. It was on Sirus, - barb_b - 6:57pm on 01/24/14

maybe it was nat'l pie day?? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:17pm on 01/24/14

Yes, it was pie day, not pi day. Pi day is 3/14. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:43pm on 01/24/14

25637. Looking for 2 people to go to State Bird Provisions with me [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 1:37pm on 01/24/14 (5)

Shoot me an e-mail. I have a friend in SF who might like to go. - Traca - 4:14pm on 01/25/14

done! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:06pm on 01/25/14

If you are still looking for a guest I would love to meet you! - Heather_in_SF - 9:34pm on 02/03/14

That would be great. - cyalexa2 - 2:35am on 02/04/14

Sending you an email now! - Heather_in_SF - 6:40pm on 02/04/14

25638. Okay AngAK! What gives? This is the second time in a couple of weeks - Melissa Dallas - 2:31pm on 01/24/14 (4)

Tallahassee, FL is colder than Anchorage, AK. [frowny face] [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:50pm on 01/24/14
record tying high yesterday of 46 in Anc. we hate it. makes snow packed roads/parking lots - AngAk1 - 8:14pm on 01/24/14

I can imagine. That's what happens each time on the rare occasions we get Winter precip - Melissa Dallas - 10:21pm on 01/24/14
I have been struggling wrapping my mind around this. My niece went skiing on Sat at a mtn - barb_b - 11:27pm on 01/26/14

25639. Super Bowl Recipes from King Arthur--crowd pleasers--big game coming!! [LINK] - MoNJ - 3:15pm on 01/24/14 (8)

I just couldn't be more excited about Super Bowl! My beloved Seahawks - orchid - 6:41pm on 01/24/14

I agree, orchid! THIS is OUR year. I'm going as low-tech as possible. GO HAWKS! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:39am on 01/25/14

Even though I'm a 49er fan, I've thought 4 months this is the Seahawks yr 2 go all the way. Congrats [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:04pm on 01/25/14

The AZ Cardinals had to beat you to stay in contention in week 16. When they did... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:47pm on 01/26/14

Yeah, and you did it in our own stadium...against the 12th man! - orchid - 7:15pm on 01/26/14

Between the Seahawks and the 49ers, it appears we are going to have to... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:12am on 01/27/14

The fountain in front of my 15-story building was dyed blue for the Seahawks. It's super visible and - Traca - 4:12pm on 01/25/14

Way cool! I wish I was there. I know the whole city is so excited - orchid - 9:18pm on 01/25/14

25640. Just came across this recipe in Southern Living - Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:40pm on 01/25/14 (2)

Deb, here is a terrific tried & true famous for many years at a local restaurant - Melissa Dallas - 3:05pm on 01/25/14

Thanks:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:39pm on 01/25/14

25641. Have any of you taken a cheese-making class? - Melissa Dallas - 4:06pm on 01/25/14 (6)

For $40, that's a deal. I have taken a class in cheesemaking and found it very interesting. It - Traca - 4:10pm on 01/25/14
Traca is right, that's a bargin. - cyalexa2 - 6:17pm on 01/25/14

I bought this book last year. It's fascinating reading but also totally doable recipes. Money well [LINK] - Traca - 7:41pm on 01/25/14

thanks for the recommendation - cyalexa2 - 11:47pm on 01/25/14

Thank you! I signed up. I'll take a look at the book too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:32am on 01/26/14
Have not taken a class but have made plenty of cheese- that class looks great - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:45am on 01/26/14

25642. Has anyone made low or sugar free jam? I have a dibetic friend that doesn't eat jam b/c of the sugar [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:54pm on 01/25/14 (2)

Maria, Ball makes a no/low sugar pectin for this. Just follow the instructions on the envelope. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:58pm on 01/25/14

Cool, I never noticed as I was getting away from using pectin, but this sounds perfect -- thank you! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:01pm on 01/25/14

25643. Anyone have an oven that also is a proofer and dehydrator? - MariaDNoCA - 5:59pm on 01/25/14 (9)

Not per se, but I use mine as both. - judy-mass - 6:58pm on 01/25/14
Yeah, I do. Called an oven with a pilot light! ;-) (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:41pm on 01/26/14

LOL, mine doesn't have a pilot or oven light that stays on :( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:51am on 01/27/14

I thought they no longer made ovens that will go less than 170*F. Old-fashioned "warm" settings are - Joe - 9:48pm on 01/26/14

Seems they still make them...this isn't the same model, but describes the same modes >> [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:49am on 01/27/14
interesting, my oven has a dehydrate setting as well as convection bake and roast. Sorry to say I've - Curious1 - 3:22am on 01/27/14
I just wish they still made pilot light gas stoves that didn't require the elevtronic ignition - Melissa Dallas - 12:29am on 01/28/14

Wow, what will they think of next?! lol. For proofing yeast doughs, I was taught to turn the oven - wigs - 2:06pm on 01/27/14

Their new ovens also have steam and you're suppose to be able to can in them. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:18pm on 01/27/14

25644. King Arthur just announced their recipe of the year, which is a whole wheat bread - Melissa Dallas - 4:24pm on 01/26/14 (8)

our daily bread - cyalexa2 - 4:59pm on 01/26/14

Thanks. It's not just bread. Even wheat crackers are disgustingly sweet. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:17pm on 01/26/14

Yeah, I hate eating a savory sandwich on sweet bread! [NT] - mistral - 6:40pm on 01/26/14

This is the whole wheat recipe I use (King Arthur's). It is sweet, and most are, for the reason... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:41pm on 01/26/14
Whole wheat is also sweetened because regular whole wheat can taste . . . . - mistral - 6:40pm on 01/26/14

Good advice. Thank you! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:44pm on 01/26/14

Here is Peter Reinhart's whole wheat bread we made in - Charley - 7:00pm on 01/26/14
I totally agree - I hate that most whole wheat products are overly sweet. I buy Rudi's Whole Wheat - Meryl - 9:00pm on 01/26/14

25645. On National Pie Day (mentioned above) my son wanted pie so he bought peaches and raspberries . . . - mistral - 6:48pm on 01/26/14 (1)

Oh that sounds soooo good! Wish you took a picture! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:23pm on 01/26/14

25646. Although I don't have much of an appetite lately,I thought I'd post this. Kind of a healthy take-off [LINK] - Meryl - 9:03pm on 01/26/14 (1)

Love this! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:37am on 02/03/14

25647. T&T - Homesick Texan's Tex-Mex Meatloaf with Chipotle Tomato Glaze - Traca - 1:45am on 01/27/14 (2)

Another favorite: Homesick Texan's Green Beans with Cilantro Pesto [LINK] - Traca - 1:55am on 01/27/14

I think I'm going to try this with roasted almonds. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:27pm on 01/27/14

25648. Peter Reinhart's: The art of baking bread TED Talk [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:39am on 01/27/14 (0)