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31080. Please consider donating to help update our site code - MarilynFL - 1:06pm on 09/13/19 (11)

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I sent him some coffee money a week or so ago but will also contribute to this project [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:34pm on 09/13/19
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Done! Thanks Paul! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:54am on 09/17/19
I did too - I'm very grateful for Paul's work and the generosity of - emtd - 11:08pm on 09/21/19

25447. Way back when I mentioned touring the Mariner's baseball stadium w/ their chef. I finally wrote [LINK] - Traca - 12:41am on 12/12/13 (0)

25448. Has anyone ordered from SF Herb? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:00am on 12/12/13 (1)

I have shopped at their store (more) - daricem - 6:40pm on 12/12/13

25449. Question about portion control - tea for 400-450 ladies - cheezz - 6:18am on 12/12/13 (10)

Please put up pics after the event! (sorry - no help with your question) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:40am on 12/12/13
Can't you preplate the creams, put them on cookie sheets and stack them in a big cooler--if you - MarilynFL - 2:30pm on 12/12/13
Use cookie scoopers if you have them [NT] - Tess - 3:11pm on 12/12/13

Ah!!! And ice cream scoops...duh! You're a gem, Tess - thank you thank you! [NT] - cheezz - 4:51pm on 12/12/13

May I recommend having the dishes filled in the kitchen then placed on the tables vs - Pat-NoCal - 3:36pm on 12/13/13

Great suggestion, Pat. Voice of reason. :) [NT] - Traca - 9:21pm on 12/13/13

LOL, yes, been there, done that! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:31am on 12/14/13

If only! Each of the 40 hostesses sets their own table - grandmas dishes, etc. - cheezz - 8:07am on 12/18/13

Pics will be forthcoming after I go through them. [NT] - cheezz - 8:08am on 12/18/13
I'm trying to imagine the mayhem.............. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:13pm on 12/18/13

25450. Happy birthday Joe!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:24pm on 12/12/13 (16)

I second that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:36pm on 12/12/13
Enjoy your special day! Happy Birthday Joe!! [NT] - barb_b - 2:06pm on 12/12/13
HBD, Hat Man! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:28pm on 12/12/13
Happy Birthday Joe! I hope you have a fantastic day. [NT] - orchid - 2:32pm on 12/12/13
Very Happy Birthday Joe!! Hope you have a terrific day :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 3:19pm on 12/12/13
Oh fun day!! Make a good one. Was thinking of you yesterday when Love Actually came one. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:20pm on 12/12/13
The happiest of birthdays to you! Have a great day and eat lots of cake. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:56pm on 12/12/13
Joe, bestest wishes on your special day. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:33pm on 12/12/13
Hope you have a wonderful day, Joe! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:05pm on 12/12/13
Happy Birthday, Joe! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:21pm on 12/12/13
Enjoy! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:49pm on 12/12/13
Thank you everyone! This was so sweet to see. We had a lovely Indian dinner a couple nights ago. - Joe - 1:19am on 12/13/13
Happy happy day!!! [NT] - cheezz - 4:45am on 12/13/13
Happy Birthday Joseppe [NT] - charlie - 5:17pm on 12/13/13
He's just so old. So, so, so . . . old. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:01pm on 12/13/13
Happy belated birthday, Joe! [NT] - wigs - 1:07pm on 12/16/13

25451. Recipe (link only) Hot Chocolate On a Stick - looks fun! [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:48pm on 12/12/13 (1)

It does look like fun! Please let us know if you try it. [NT] - emtd - 8:46pm on 12/12/13

25452. Don't forget about Pat's Cranberry Walnut Salad. My guests loved it again. - Marg CDN2 - 6:49pm on 12/12/13 (9)

..and oh look! It's "no calorie" [Pat no cal] Score! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:05pm on 12/12/13

It's a special bonus with all her recipes!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:26pm on 12/12/13

This is yummy. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:55pm on 12/12/13
This is my favorite salad- making it again for Christmas Eve. It is wonderful [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:48pm on 12/13/13

post script here: I like it best with dried cranberries like Pat. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:43pm on 12/14/13

Just to keep the recipe true, Pat posted it with fresh. I am the one who prefers the dried guys. - Marg CDN2 - 7:31pm on 12/14/13

uh...okay. whatever. I like dried. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:30am on 12/15/13

Oh how nice! I love that salad too and find it's often the first thing to be polished off on a - Pat-NoCal - 7:12pm on 12/13/13
Made the salad to go with last night's dinner and it was declared a winner. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:12pm on 12/18/13

25453. Who wants to help me plan what to make for "a party in a box" - more inside... - MariaDNoCA - 8:54pm on 12/12/13 (47)

Fun! I'm thinking, nothing that will bother false teeth. Is there an egg nog in a sealed carton - Marg CDN2 - 9:59pm on 12/12/13

how about some mini empanadas? I am making some mushroom ones tomorrow. [NT] - Janet in NC - 10:05pm on 12/12/13

oldie but goodie, chex mix with red and green M & M's added [NT] - Janet in NC - 10:07pm on 12/12/13

Christmas napkins [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:31pm on 12/12/13
A little string of lights. (so far I'm not thinking food) [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:32pm on 12/12/13

Chocolate chip cookies; home made sweet/hot mustard w/ pretzels, brownies, rum balls [NT] - barb_b - 10:44pm on 12/12/13
ROTFLMAO! I just read this to John and said "isn't that cute?" - orchid - 11:32pm on 12/12/13

They might appreciate some Xlax brownies! [NT] - Music City Missy - 12:50am on 12/13/13

Summer sausage, crackers, stable spreads/dips. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:42pm on 12/12/13
My mind just went flying with ideas.... - Music City Missy - 12:47am on 12/13/13

Fruit Bars - Music City Missy - 1:09am on 12/13/13
Love, love, love your box idea. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:37pm on 12/13/13

Me too - the balloon idea is *great* [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:20pm on 12/13/13
Me three - very fun! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:22pm on 12/13/13

Mini stockings with hooks that she can hand out as party favors. [NT] - Traca - 9:27pm on 12/13/13

For me, it's not Christmas without homemade Chocolate Crinkles/Snowflakes [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 9:28pm on 12/13/13

A classic Monopoly game (and they can play for your homemade goodies) or other type of game board to - FloriSandy - 1:42am on 12/13/13

(An assortment bag of Hershey's Kisses could be used as playing pieces in lieu of the classic ones) [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:49am on 12/13/13
Good idea! Dominoes are fun and would take up little space in the party box. And a deck of cards or - Pat-NoCal - 3:52pm on 12/13/13

Left - Right - Center dice game is a huge hit at my Mom's parties. Very easy and can multi task ie [LINK] - barb_b - 8:27pm on 12/13/13

We love this game. Great for all ages, even young kids [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:44am on 12/16/13

REC: "Dream Bars" This was a favorite of my mother's in the 60's. Brown sugar, nuts and coconut - Joe - 4:26am on 12/13/13

At the other end of the scale, Richard Sax's Brown Sugar Shortbread Wafers. Rolled and cut into [LINK] - Joe - 4:31am on 12/13/13

Should I avoid recipes with nuts because of diverticulitis? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:39am on 12/13/13

Yes, if it's mom who has the diverticulitis, but if she doesn't I wouldn't - Pat-NoCal - 3:49pm on 12/13/13

p.s. actually, I think some mixed nuts might be a nice welcome savory balance to the sweets. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:50pm on 12/13/13

We could package up a few folks from here. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 12/13/13

LOL! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 12/13/13

wait, maybe I better go hide [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 12/13/13

Nah, you got nuttin' to worry about. I, however, am a quacked nut! [NT] - FloriSandy - 10:34pm on 12/13/13

LOL [NT] - FloriSandy - 10:32pm on 12/13/13

Yes, mom has it and with her memory issues not sure she'd recall having it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:00pm on 12/13/13

Oh yes. It's a boring diet for those of us with diverticulitis. Then add kidney stones and the - Marg CDN2 - 5:41pm on 12/13/13

Alice B. Toklas brownies? :) How about fudge...no nuts [NT] - cheezz - 4:42am on 12/13/13
Holiday decorative pins made out of felt. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:12pm on 12/13/13

Something for diabetics to enjoy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:13pm on 12/13/13

How about a party sign (welcome) for the door [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:32pm on 12/13/13
A disposable camera for taking pictures with a pre-paid envelope to mail it back to you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:36pm on 12/13/13

Great idea, especially since it sounds like Mom has memory issues. A nurse could take photos. [NT] - Traca - 7:16pm on 12/14/13

A CD of Christmas tunes, or other music, if she has a CD player. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 12/13/13
Some classic movie DVDs, Joe's truffles au chocolate (aka Julia's) [NT] - MoNJ - 6:53pm on 12/13/13

Those truffles have a high butter content and might melt, though. Her later recipe will keep better [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 12:42am on 12/15/13

Hermit Cookies? I believe they improve with age. That generation may remember/like them. [NT] - emtd - 11:20pm on 12/13/13

apparently Nov. 15 is National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day. Who knew? - emtd - 11:22pm on 12/13/13

Candy Canes! [NT] - barb_b - 11:35pm on 12/13/13
Thanks everyone for such great ideas -- this is going to be fun! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:47am on 12/14/13
What a sweet thing to do!! - Glennis_NoCA - 2:17am on 01/02/14

25454. Beware: Computer Virus from email: UPS/Fed Ex Delivery Failure >> confirmed by Snopes [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:51pm on 12/13/13 (4)

Thanks Marilyn, we are all waiting for packages now and this is useful. [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:30pm on 12/13/13
Yes, DS who is in CO attorney general's office also - Charley - 4:50pm on 12/13/13
Thanks Mar. I just received a bogus email today - FloriSandy - 10:26pm on 12/13/13
Oh, that's a good one. Ick. Thanks for the heads-up. :( [NT] - Carianna in WA - 7:22am on 12/14/13

25455. Pat's Zucchini Bread: Dr. Frankenstein didn't pay attention either... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:35pm on 12/13/13 (4)

OMG! I feel for you. . . . - mistral - 6:29pm on 12/13/13
Back in the summer I used cornstarch instead of baking powder or soda in a cake [NT] - Music City Missy - 8:53pm on 12/13/13
Marilyn - use those metal binder clips to keep the parchment paper in place in the tins - Tess - 1:32pm on 12/14/13

geez louise! I read this...15 pans later. Brilliant. If I ever go near a zucchini again, it's done [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11am on 12/15/13

25456. What cookbooks are on your gift list this year? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:43pm on 12/13/13 (7)

Whitewater Cooks by Shelly Adams. How about you? [NT] - emtd - 9:08pm on 12/13/13

I think maybe the Zuni Cafe one. I love the Whitewater Cooks series! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:26pm on 12/16/13

Southern Italian Deserts [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:47am on 12/14/13
The one recommended earlier by (Charlie?)... I don't know because I was so tempted when I looked at - Carianna in WA - 7:19am on 12/14/13
Added two more to my wish list: Japanese Soul Cooking [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:17am on 12/17/13

And Pok Pok (Thai) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:18am on 12/17/13

t [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:38am on 02/26/14

25457. ISO Restaurant suggestions: Key Biscayne, Miami, Singer Island & West Palm Beach - MarilynFL - 6:18pm on 12/13/13 (4)

Grillfish in South Beach - colleenmomof2 - 2:17am on 12/14/13

Excellent. Thanks, C. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:10am on 12/15/13

Sorry Marilyn, wish I could help but we really don't go out to eat much. [NT] - orchid - 2:51pm on 12/15/13
It has been so long since I used to carrouse around there. I looked up the current Cuban restos [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 8:11pm on 12/15/13

25458. I hate to bring this up again, but starters - how do you maintain yours? I feel like a failure... - MariaDNoCA - 7:58pm on 12/13/13 (14)

oh no - cyalexa2 - 8:19pm on 12/13/13

No, I haven't tried baking because I haven't yet got a consistent starter going yet. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:48pm on 12/13/13

I suggest reading the Breadbaker's Apprentice and - Charley - 9:37pm on 12/13/13
Maria, you might be making it too complicated. Try equal parts BY WIEIGHT of starter, water and - Joe - 1:26am on 12/14/13

Joe is right. - cyalexa2 - 2:16am on 12/14/13

But it's not bubbly - when I get it very active, the next day after a refresh,it's not active at all - MariaDNoCA - 4:28am on 12/14/13

When you refresh it are you adding starting over with equal amounts of starter, water, flour - Joe - 3:33pm on 12/14/13

Starting over with a clean jar each time.... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:32pm on 12/14/13

I wish I could help. - cyalexa2 - 1:57am on 12/15/13

Not to worry, one needs to learn these things - I'm just in a learning curve. Got activity -but... - MariaDNoCA - 3:58am on 12/15/13

I don't understand either - cyalexa2 - 6:48pm on 12/15/13

I'm thinking part of it must be the cold weather. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:39pm on 12/16/13

Maria, I've had the same problem and I have no answer for you. But here's what I did: - EvaN - 8:52am on 12/30/13
Maria, this would be a good thread to put in Kitchen Tips [NT] - cheezz - 10:58pm on 12/30/13

25459. This was new to me... My friend saw this being used this week. Cuisinart soup/blender [LINK] - barb_b - 8:16pm on 12/13/13 (5)

VM users have been doing this for yrs - though this looks like it uses a heater instead of rotation - MariaDNoCA - 8:56pm on 12/13/13

I need to learn more about a VM... Isn't if fun when you find a great kitchen gadget that you - barb_b - 9:24pm on 12/13/13

It is! Here's a link to 52 things you can make with a VM (but there are more too) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:41am on 12/14/13

Thanks for the link, I will peruse it today! [NT] - barb_b - 12:47pm on 12/14/13

FYI, just saw this in an ad for Tuesday Morning for $69.99 if you have one near you. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:52pm on 12/15/13

25460. freezing cooked meatloaf? Is it OK to do this for sandwiches later on? - Janet in NC - 10:19pm on 12/13/13 (4)

Yep. Works perfectly. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:30pm on 12/13/13
moi aussi. I always make 1 extra to freeze. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:42pm on 12/13/13

in the little paper loafpans that Marilyn dug up for us. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:42pm on 12/13/13

thanks all, into the freezer it goes. [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:22am on 12/14/13

25461. NFR...From a post above; what songs get stuck in your head? - Dawn_MO - 10:23pm on 12/13/13 (22)

He**s Be**s! I get music stuff running around in my brain all the time. . . - mistral - 10:51pm on 12/13/13
Always have music running through my head. Used to be very difficult when I was rehearsing a show. - Steve2 in LA - 11:03pm on 12/13/13

Fascinating. That's Steve. Interesting read. [NT] - Traca - 3:12am on 12/14/13

Oh I hate when it happens, cause I usually don't even like the song... Currently stuck: (As of - barb_b - 11:31pm on 12/13/13
IN THE NAVY...the concierge just told me her fiance is in the navy. Can't get it to leave now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:41pm on 12/13/13
Anything by ABBA. [NT] - Joe - 1:14am on 12/14/13

Arrgh! "Dancing Queen". (NT!!!) [NT] - mistral - 8:47pm on 12/14/13

Fernando!!! [NT] - Joe - 12:34am on 12/15/13

A predominant one for me is "The Great Escape" theme song. I happened to catch the [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:28am on 12/14/13
The 'Doot doot doo doo" from Susanne Vega's Tom's Diner [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:13am on 12/14/13

Now I have "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" ; " . . . and the colored girls go [more]" . . . - mistral - 8:47pm on 12/14/13

After the Sound of Music the other night it kept playing in my head. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:31am on 12/14/13

but you know the worst one ever right? Disneyland: It's a Small World (run for your lives!!!!!!!!) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:33am on 12/14/13

NO!!!!! Not it's a small world!!!!!! Arrrggghhh - Tess - 1:22pm on 12/14/13
Thanks for that Maria...I'm not liking you right now! ;) [NT] - orchid - 2:43pm on 12/14/13

Lol! Sorry!...told ya it was the worst. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:11am on 12/15/13

My father's all time favorite Disney ride: Each time we want we had to go through it 2 or - deb-in-MI - 4:26pm on 12/14/13

What does the Fox say..... [NT] - orchid - 2:44pm on 12/14/13
Last Sunday something reminded me of "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy so I found it on Youtube. Since - Sylvia - 8:49pm on 12/14/13
"Count Your Blessings" from White Christmas is my current one [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:18pm on 12/14/13
I know who you are and I am going to call you ALL at 3:00 AM humming. And I'm calling Dawn TWICE. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:55pm on 12/15/13
"Clouds" - I have been playing this song over and over lately [LINK] - EvaN - 8:56am on 12/30/13

25462. Traca, I made Andy's Pink Fluff and I am loving it! - KarenNoCA - 12:40am on 12/14/13 (9)

YAY! So glad to hear it. Andy was thrilled with your comments. For the record, he'd like ya'll - Traca - 2:52am on 12/14/13

Noted, and I bet grandma was a great cook! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:40am on 12/15/13

Now I'm wondering what else she makes! :) [NT] - Traca - 7:58am on 12/15/13

I am not sure how I missed this the first time around. Tx for pointing it out [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 12:41pm on 12/14/13

I made this last night and piled the lovely fluff into a pretty butter lettuce leaf - KarenNoCA - 12:44am on 12/15/13

I was thinking about cranberry, as my mom is hosting christmas and having a roast pork... - barb_b - 1:36am on 12/15/13

Barb, Have a look at the 2009 WI State Fair Winning Recipe Cranberry Marshmallow Salad from [LINK] - GayR - 2:44pm on 12/15/13

Oh That looks fun! Thanks Gay! I love to bring something as a "surprise" that she could use, but - barb_b - 2:47pm on 12/15/13

You are welcome, Barb, thought you would enjoy seeing the recipe. [NT] - GayR - 3:00pm on 12/15/13

25463. Woman's Day Chocolate Swirl Bread (this looks so good). [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:21pm on 12/14/13 (1)

It does look good! Reminds me of Smitten Kitchen's Babka - the only yeast recipe I had success with [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:21pm on 12/14/13

25464. Barb in VA, your hot pepper jelly is FABULOUS in these cheddar thumbprints. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:14am on 12/15/13 (2)

Marilyn I am so thrilled that they worked out for you!! We just love them. And yes, now that you - Barbara in VA - 2:24pm on 12/16/13

I ate the last two today and feel they are best fresh & warm out of the oven. A perfect appetizer - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 12/16/13

25465. I am so tired. Two luncheons this last week, and a dinner tomorrow - Dawn_MO - 1:33am on 12/15/13 (10)

What would you charge for this dinner; any caterers out there? (Joe and wigs) - Dawn_MO - 1:37am on 12/15/13

Dawn, I have no idea what the prevailing prices are in your area. Ask a barbecue place - Joe - 2:46am on 12/15/13
I'll ask a friend that does catering and BBQ - he should have a pretty good handle on it - Music City Missy - 4:33am on 12/15/13

Here are their menus with some prices. [LINK] - Music City Missy - 4:40am on 12/15/13

Dawn, I can't help with pricing but I do want to wish you luck and - orchid - 4:10pm on 12/15/13

We just paid $300 for dropped off ribs, brisket, potato salad, slaw, rolls tea & cobbler for 20 [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:59am on 12/15/13

Thanks everyone, wish me luck! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:35pm on 12/15/13

BBQ places here get about $8/plate. Dessert would be - Charley - 4:51pm on 12/15/13

At least it's an easy menu. Sometimes, especially during the busy season, low-hanging fruit is best! [NT] - Traca - 1:24am on 12/16/13
Dawn, sorry I'm so late in response but have been catering myself. 'Tis the season! Are - wigs - 1:03pm on 12/16/13

25466. Brace yourselves. My friend Dennis outdid himself with my birthday card this year. [NT] [IMAGE] - Joe - 9:53pm on 12/15/13 (8)

hahahahaha...I think Julia just rolled over in her grave and basted herself. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:53pm on 12/15/13
Too funny! Happy Birthday Joe. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:58pm on 12/15/13
Hilarious! Happy b-day Joe. [NT] - Traca - 5:28am on 12/16/13
That is hysterical. Many happy returns, Joe! [NT] - wigs - 12:47pm on 12/16/13
That's HiLARRYious! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:18pm on 12/16/13
Aaaw. I remember that postcard from the movie. Yours is much cuter. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:03pm on 12/16/13

I'm glad you think so. Just be glad that's Paul's body and not mine! [NT] - Joe - 9:53pm on 12/16/13

OMG! That is a friend that really knows your humor and your passion for cooking! : ) Happy b-day [NT] - barb_b - 9:04pm on 12/16/13

25467. Need a refreshing crowd-pleasing cocktail for the holidays? This one fits the bill. So delish! [LINK] - Traca - 2:40am on 12/16/13 (4)

Sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe.... [NT] - wigs - 12:44pm on 12/16/13
Here is another good one - made it for my Bunco group - lorijean - 2:42pm on 12/16/13
I haven't had occasion 2 try this yet, but it sure sounds good--Jingle Juice! REC inside...pic @ URL [LINK] - wigs - 4:22pm on 12/16/13
Sounds delish! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:12am on 12/17/13

25468. HELP!!! How do I thicken 4 cup of watery tangerine curd?? - cheezz - 3:41am on 12/16/13 (5)

I'll bet it wasn't cooked long enough. If you have a Vitamix, you can add - MarilynFL - 3:14pm on 12/16/13
Strainer? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:07am on 12/17/13
This thread on Wilton's chat forum says cornstarch would thicken it up. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:46am on 12/17/13
Thanks all. Tried reheating but that didn't do it. She cooked it, originally, to correct temp - cheezz - 7:59am on 12/18/13

Very clever and wonderful save! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 10:46pm on 12/19/13

25469. REC: Spice Cookies (easy-peasy ones) - MariaDNoCA - 6:10pm on 12/16/13 (11)

I'm always wary of "spice" cookies because there is a German cookie with an "unknown" spice that - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 12/16/13

pfefferneuse?? Sounds like a sneeze but it could be the cookie?? - Marg CDN2 - 7:01pm on 12/16/13

LOL! You nailed it with that description! [NT] - Traca - 7:08pm on 12/16/13

ha! My paternal grandfather was German, so Dad would always buy a bag of imported German - MarilynFL - 2:32pm on 12/17/13

maybe anise oil. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:08pm on 12/17/13

Na...i grew up with anise oil (from the pharmacy!) pizzelles. I'm good with that. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:20pm on 12/17/13

Are you ok with cardamon? Because it's just that and cinnamon - no ginger/etc. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:00am on 12/17/13

Maria, your recipe is okay. I'm trying to figure out the spice cookie I don't like. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:02pm on 12/17/13

Update/review: *very* good, will go into permanent holiday cookie rotation! - MariaDNoCA - 7:30pm on 12/20/13

What did the yield end up being? [NT] - orchid - 7:54pm on 12/20/13

A double batch got me 50...here's a picture - MariaDNoCA - 10:13pm on 12/20/13

25470. Best recipe I've made in a long time: Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork [LINK] [IMAGE] - Traca - 7:20pm on 12/16/13 (13)

Wow. That's it. I'm out. Can't top "Wow." [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:58pm on 12/16/13
Looks gorgeous - but I can't get lemongrass around here. BUMMER! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:57pm on 12/16/13

Have you seen these? They sell them near the herbs or salads. Lemongrass in a tube. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 12:31am on 12/17/13

I haven't seen the lemongrass version but I'll be on the lookout - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:41am on 12/17/13

Deb, I have the biggest bag full in my freezer. Do you think I could just wrap some in plastic - Barbara in VA - 2:20pm on 12/17/13

If you don't mind giving it a try that would be AWESOME:) Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:01pm on 12/17/13

Will be happy to! Just e-mail me your address.... - Barbara in VA - 4:01pm on 12/17/13

barbara, wrap it in a paper towel. then plastic. it will keep it fresher a bit longer [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:09pm on 12/17/13

Thank you Angie, that is what I will do! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:12pm on 12/17/13
Yes, what Ang said. It's really hardy and you only use the white - orchid - 8:43pm on 12/17/13

You all are SO nice & generous! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:59pm on 12/17/13

This recipe is worthy of that lemongrass! [NT] - Traca - 7:25pm on 12/18/13

Deb, Check your local Oriental grocery store. They sell fresh lemongrass in bundles - MarilynFL - 2:40pm on 12/19/13

25471. Got a fresh Ham what to do [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 7:52pm on 12/16/13 (5)

Think "Giant, fresh, pork roast" . . . - mistral - 9:58pm on 12/16/13
I like them Cuban style! - Heather_in_SF - 1:32am on 12/17/13

Me too but I make that a gargantuan amount of garlic. It can - orchid - 2:24pm on 12/17/13

Agree! I use the 3 guys from Miami recipe. I have not made it in a while, but I recall letting it [LINK] - barb_b - 7:10pm on 12/17/13

Yep, that's the same that I use. Here's the link for my post on [LINK] - orchid - 8:27pm on 12/17/13

25472. ISO Wigs...What did you serve at your appy / dessert party? Love new appetizers! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 9:01pm on 12/16/13 (0)

25473. What is "mixed spice" from the perspective of an English or Welsh recipe? - Heather_in_SF - 11:46pm on 12/16/13 (5)

I searched "english mixed spice" and "welsh mixed spice" and it seems. . . [LINK] - mistral - 11:49pm on 12/16/13

Oh that is interesting, thank you! - Heather_in_SF - 1:35am on 12/17/13

Heather, search for "Welsh griddle cakes" and you'll see what they look like. Here's [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:30pm on 12/17/13
It seems to be literally, "mixed spice", usually sweeter spices and can be. . . - mistral - 5:40pm on 12/17/13
Thank you! I might make them over my holiday break, using my pizza stone. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:40pm on 12/18/13

25474. REC: Kamut Salad with Carrots and Pomegranate [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:37pm on 12/17/13 (0)

25475. REC: Sweet Georgia Browns (Turtles) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:02pm on 12/17/13 (0)

25476. Favorite less intense brownie than Outrageous? (For the older folks) - MariaDNoCA - 5:45pm on 12/17/13 (12)

I still love Baker's one-bowl - Melissa Dallas - 6:57pm on 12/17/13

Katherine Hepburn's Brownies have a old-fashioned, familiar taste. - MarilynFL - 7:19pm on 12/17/13

My current favorite (over-taking Ina's Outrageous) is "Baked"''s version. Too rich for this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:20pm on 12/17/13

That's my favorite, too. Hi everyone. [NT] - Meryl - 7:27pm on 12/17/13

Waving back to you Meryl! Good to see you! [NT] - barb_b - 7:44pm on 12/17/13
Meryl, I'm so glad you're here again! I was just asking about you last night. [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:11am on 12/18/13
~~waving~~Hi Meryl. [NT] - orchid - 1:22am on 12/18/13
Oh Meryl, so good to "see" you!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:43am on 12/18/13
Hugs to you Meryl!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:27pm on 12/18/13
Thanks for thinking of me, everyone. I'll be back soon. [NT] - Meryl - 5:29pm on 12/21/13

This is the basic recipe that I use, but my recipe calls for 1/2 cup flour. . . . - mistral - 10:46pm on 12/17/13

Not a recipe, but an idea / option. You could sub your rec for brownie / chocolate chip cookies for [LINK] - barb_b - 7:50pm on 12/17/13

25477. Weird question: anyone ever ship a pie? Think it can be done? I have a foodsaver - MariaDNoCA - 4:53pm on 12/18/13 (9)

I have never tried to mail a pie but my gut feeling is, this would be very iffy. - KarenNoCA - 5:24pm on 12/18/13

My thoughts too - it's only going to SoCal... - MariaDNoCA - 5:36pm on 12/18/13

A pecan pie would do all right.We used to get a mincemeat - Charley - 9:31pm on 12/18/13

I used to make pear pies when the tree was giving forth, freeze them uncooked, and toss them into - Marg CDN2 - 6:10pm on 12/18/13
YES and I have a story to go with it...... - Music City Missy - 2:38am on 12/19/13

OMG, what a great story - thanks for sharing!! That's priceless! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:41am on 12/19/13

It is... [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 12/19/13

great story indeed. belongs in Readers Digest. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:55pm on 12/19/13

What a hoot! Fact is truly stranger than fiction.... [NT] - wigs - 4:34pm on 12/21/13

25478. ISO: Christmas Eve Fish Fry Suggestions - pmassell_93 - 5:36pm on 12/18/13 (4)

this salmon chowder could be in a crockpot and served up in small mugs.so good [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 10:42pm on 12/18/13

how about some Asian Slaw for anon-fish dish. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:47am on 12/19/13

How about Fish en escabeche? It's fried but then pickeled--very easy to serve cold and it makes [LINK] - Joe - 12:17am on 12/19/13
The easiest fish dish I've served for a crowd is simply baked fresh halibut or cod - MarilynFL - 6:01pm on 12/19/13

25479. Rec: Provencal Ribs with Roast Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts - Curious1 - 5:39pm on 12/18/13 (21)

Rec: Risotto with Scallops, Pancetta & Spinach - Curious1 - 5:41pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Bow Tie Pasta with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Asparagus & Boursin Cheese - Curious1 - 5:42pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Sourdough Strata with Tomatoes & Greens - Curious1 - 5:44pm on 12/18/13

I keep "reading" this as "Proverbial Rib" and then seque to Adam and Eve. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:46pm on 12/18/13

It's so good I bet Adam would have rather had it than an apple. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:53pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Orange-Glazed Salmon - Curious1 - 5:57pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Spaghetti & Meatballs with Marinara Sauce - Curious1 - 5:59pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Portabella Mushrooms with Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Filling - Curious1 - 6:05pm on 12/18/13

Rec: Kitten's Greek Moussaka - Curious1 - 7:12pm on 12/18/13

confused. are these suggestions to Paul up in 25478? all looks good in any case. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:37pm on 12/18/13

No, just what was for dinner the last couple of weeks. Easy to find here when shopping. - Curious1 - 2:24am on 12/19/13

Wow....I've been having canned beans and yogurt for the past two weeks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:49pm on 12/19/13

You've probably been baking. I seldom bake but really enjoy planning and cooking meals and have the - Curious1 - 5:44pm on 12/19/13

This is true. But I've seemed to have lost my desire to cook food lately. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:06am on 12/20/13

Rec: Dad�s Roast Chicken - My Way with a Parsley-Lemon Juice Oil - Curious1 - 2:23am on 12/19/13

this sounds wonderful. on my list to try soon. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:01pm on 12/19/13

Such great looking meals Curious and thanks for sharing! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:25am on 12/20/13
Rec: Braised Pork Chops with Prunes & Apricots - Curious1 - 6:24pm on 12/27/13
Rec: Pork Tenderloin with Apples - Curious1 - 6:27pm on 12/27/13

sides: Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter. - Curious1 - 3:44am on 12/28/13

Yum [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:47am on 12/29/13

25480. Barbara in VA, you could be selling your jalapeno jelly based on the cheddar cookies. - MarilynFL - 6:32pm on 12/18/13 (9)

Barbara, which jelly rec do you use? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:16pm on 12/18/13

Maria I use the Ball recipe out of the Ball Book of Home Preserving... [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:16pm on 12/19/13

Thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:44am on 12/20/13

How do these store? - desertculinary - 7:35pm on 12/18/13

I didn't refrigerate them. But they taste best fresh. Since they only take 15 min - MarilynFL - 8:29pm on 12/18/13

Got it... - desertculinary - 3:45am on 12/19/13

how is winter on the farm? I miss your blog posts. have a lovely holiday [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:02pm on 12/19/13

Fun, but busy... - desertculinary - 7:38pm on 12/19/13

thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:06am on 12/20/13

25481. fun little article about German Christmas markets. describes the fiery punch that Richard makes. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:44am on 12/19/13 (8)

My Mom went back to Germany in the mid-1970s, after being in the US for... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:40am on 12/19/13

yes, God willing and we still have relatives over there. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:04pm on 12/19/13

Thanks Ang, ... [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 11:40pm on 12/21/13

Ein prosit----gem�tlichkeit ! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:40am on 12/23/13

Bless you :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:42am on 12/23/13

LOL! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:47am on 12/24/13

I'll bet that you and Richard don't like to play [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:56am on 12/24/13

haha, and I know what that says. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:42pm on 12/24/13

25482. Amazon has a free mobile phone app today: Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Pro [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:43pm on 12/19/13 (0)

25483. !! QQ RE: Gayle's Fudge - *must* it be stored in the fridge?? Making it now - or not depending... - MariaDNoCA - 11:32pm on 12/19/13 (2)

No...I made mine over a week ago and it's been sitting on the dining room table, in little - MarilynFL - 2:04am on 12/20/13

Thanks Mar, think I'm going to give it a try then - wish me luck! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:01am on 12/20/13

25484. Follow up to the 6th annual Christmas Tea for 430 ladies! [LINK] - cheezz - 12:32am on 12/20/13 (29)

Kinda like those reviews where they hate the "recipe" they completely changed:) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:08am on 12/20/13

Ha. exactly! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:57am on 12/20/13

Beautiful! I want your crew to decorate my house. I love how the tables were varied and if anyone - Joe - 1:11am on 12/20/13

a huge undertaking. Good for you, I would have been overwhelmed. [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:29am on 12/20/13

It gets easier each year (the overwhelming part *g*). Lots of hands make lighter work. [NT] - cheezz - 6:03am on 12/20/13

What a HUGE accomplishment. It's beautiful!! Congratulations. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:34am on 12/20/13
More details, please! Did teams take responsibility for each table, so the settings varied? I loved - MarilynFL - 2:01am on 12/20/13

Yes, I wondered that too - if folks brought their own dishes, how did they get cleaned/sorted? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:55am on 12/20/13
Each table has a hostess. She decorates her table however she wants. - cheezz - 6:28am on 12/20/13

This sounds like an excellent system and a good model for groups to host large events - Joe - 5:11pm on 12/20/13

So true! [NT] - cheezz - 6:12pm on 12/20/13

Absolutely spectacular!! I am in awe and wouldn't know which table I'd prefer - FloriSandy - 2:19am on 12/20/13

Some have a table full of guests, but most hostesses only know a couple of people - cheezz - 6:32am on 12/20/13

Such amazing creativity and execution! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:26am on 12/21/13

Wow- what an undertaking. It is all beautiful. Congratulations. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:55am on 12/20/13
Outstanding! What an ordeal, what a team, what a beautiful event! Great job! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:56am on 12/20/13
How lovely! What a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Now I am intrigued...Is this a fund - barb_b - 12:32pm on 12/20/13

Yes, it is a church event - free to all. It serves as a ministry and outreach to the community. - cheezz - 6:24pm on 12/20/13

Barb, this started with 200 women and 10 tables - much simpler. [NT] - cheezz - 6:23pm on 12/21/13

wow Wow WOW! Absolutely fabulous! I so enjoyed looking at the pics -thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:32pm on 12/20/13

I'll add another Wow. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:52am on 12/23/13

Thank you all for your kind remarks! It's truly a labor of love :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:25pm on 12/20/13

BTW, it's always held the 2nd Saturday in Dec. If anyone will be in Sacramento, let me know! [NT] - cheezz - 6:26pm on 12/20/13

Wow cheezz! Kudos to you and your sis and the rest who made this happen! [NT] - orchid - 6:33pm on 12/20/13

It takes a village...and this is one amazing bunch of villagers :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:03pm on 12/20/13

I have no words! Unreal! Fantastic job!!!!!!! [NT] - SallyBR - 2:37pm on 12/21/13
What a project and a half--the table settings were stellar, and the food looked 6-star on a 5-star - wigs - 4:27pm on 12/21/13

Kind words, wigs, but I don't chair it {{shudder}}!! I am just one of the willing bodies :) - cheezz - 6:21pm on 12/21/13

That is amazing! Loved the photos. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:13pm on 12/30/13

25485. emtd, I think I lead you astray. I just pulled some candy decorating stuff out & my "sanding sugar" - MarilynFL - 2:02am on 12/20/13 (1)

Not to worry at all thanks. With - emtd - 3:31am on 12/20/13

25486. I'm on day 12 of a broken oven. Today's Turkey Crock Pot dish was quite good. Recipe enclosed - emtd - 3:37am on 12/20/13 (3)

This looks yummy - so sorry about your broken oven, hope it gets well soon! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:42am on 12/20/13
Betty, not sure if you know what's wrong with your oven, but two quick - MarilynFL - 10:34pm on 12/20/13

You are quite the electrician! I'm impressed. Too funny about your friend. - emtd - 11:37pm on 12/20/13

25487. REC: Christmas Jam [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:41am on 12/20/13 (2)

Maria this sounds so good!! I don't have time right now either but maybe after the - Barbara in VA - 2:26pm on 12/20/13
Gosh, this sounds good [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:58am on 12/23/13

25488. Marilyn, I thought of you when we visited the annual gingerbread houses [LINK] - Traca - 8:33am on 12/20/13 (6)

T, it says content unavailable. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:31pm on 12/20/13

Are you looking at work? The firewall might prevent it. The album is on Facebook. [NT] - Traca - 5:29am on 12/21/13

No, I'm home. Just tried again and got the same response. I tried logging into Facebook (which I - MarilynFL - 3:51pm on 12/21/13

It opens for me just fine on my ipad [NT] - cheezz - 6:17pm on 12/21/13
Done. :) [NT] - Traca - 7:13pm on 12/21/13

I got in! Thanks...great images...very vibrant colors. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:30am on 12/22/13

25489. Better Homes & Gardens Delightful Christmas Cookie Gifts (Some of these are Fabulous) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:14pm on 12/20/13 (4)

Wonderful link GayR, thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:59pm on 12/20/13
Thanks Gay, great recipes, several are hot off the printer! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:00pm on 12/20/13

Barbara in Va and deb-in-MI you are welcome! Happy Holidays..... [NT] - GayR - 8:08pm on 12/20/13

Wow...those are some beautiful and creative ideas. Thanks Gay! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:22pm on 12/20/13

25490. Stout Gingerbread question. I have made the Gramercy Tavern one and it is very good.. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:24pm on 12/20/13 (5)

I haven't made it, but this looks good. The stout you use is important. I remember making the - Traca - 5:34am on 12/21/13
Barbara, the recipe you linked is almost identical to the oatmeal stout gingerbread recipe from - judy-mass - 2:06pm on 12/21/13

Judy you are right they are extremely similar. I did use the 3/4 C oil since I already - Barbara in VA - 3:38pm on 12/21/13

Okay,I baked the Marrow's Gingerbread early this morning. I used TJs 2013 Dark Ale with spices - Barbara in VA - 3:36pm on 12/21/13

This candied ginger ice cream is one of my favorites. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:15pm on 12/21/13

25491. Now that's a gingerbread house to aspire to!! Wow! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 7:01pm on 12/20/13 (5)

Wow! Can you imagine what Marilyn and her could do together? [NT] - orchid - 7:46pm on 12/20/13

Oh Kristen...someday humidity will make your GBH world full of balls and bats and presents and toys [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:30pm on 12/20/13

She must live in Minnesota where there is no humidity and the cold starts in September. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:35pm on 12/22/13

Wow. And notice where she put her logos? Strategic...so you can't crop it out. :) [NT] - Traca - 11:36pm on 12/21/13

Trust me, you can do almost anything with PhotoShop...that logo is an easy one :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:53pm on 12/21/13

25492. I saw this last week and thought I'd post it for anyone who hasn't [LINK] - orchid - 7:14pm on 12/20/13 (8)

I was going to post this for you but didn't want to make your earworm worse. Amazing video. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:38pm on 12/20/13

Yea, well John makes sure that earworm is always there! This - orchid - 7:49pm on 12/20/13

I get a message, "website cannot be found" [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:45am on 12/21/13

Gosh, just opened it and it works for me. Wonder why you can't - orchid - 3:27am on 12/21/13
How about this one Karen? [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 3:37am on 12/21/13

Fabulous presentation, here is Redding, we have our own version of [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 6:25pm on 12/21/13

Thx so much for pointing this video out to us. DH & I both loved it! What a project and a half! [NT] - wigs - 3:55pm on 12/25/13
Britain did a tv series called Britain's Craziest Christmas Lights that follows - cheezz - 5:45pm on 12/25/13

25493. Cathy Z, I have Julia's onion soup brewing on the stove. I think of you each time I make it. ;-) [NT] - Joe - 1:50am on 12/21/13 (12)

Nice thought, Joe. Thank you. I am making it Christmas Eve as usual. The best soup ever. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:08am on 12/21/13
I found this recipe when I was in Saudi in a British magazine - orchid - 4:15am on 12/21/13

Lovely, Orchid. Our tradition is just bubbling ramekins of the gratineed version of the soup - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:55pm on 12/21/13

Please, someone post a link to this soup you are speaking of that is so wonderful. Thx [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:14pm on 12/21/13

Here you go. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 9:19pm on 12/21/13

Thanks so much, I love onion soup. Am making this after Christmas! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:43pm on 12/21/13

We're in a cold snap (for CA) and both recovering from nasty colds. It was heavenly. [NT] - Joe - 4:57am on 12/21/13

That'd make me snap right out of a cold. I am ready to roast bones/veggies tomorrow to start. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:56pm on 12/21/13

Julia's onion soup is the best I've ever tasted. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:17pm on 12/21/13
Thanks for the reminder - Earnie - 1:05am on 12/22/13
Does anyone use red wine instead of white? I see one reviewer - emtd - 1:57pm on 12/22/13

I think red wine would be fine--other recipes use it. (I use dry Vermouth) [NT] - Joe - 5:48pm on 12/22/13

25494. Sourdough blues? Excellent couple of articles might help! - SallyBR - 2:33pm on 12/21/13 (2)

on my way to check it out, thanks [NT] - cyalexa2 - 4:52pm on 12/21/13
No time now, but looks wonderful - thank you!!!! Also, their rye has that white "mold" stuff too! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:17pm on 12/21/13

25495. Meryl dear, are you lurking? We miss you a lot. Let us know how you are. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:44pm on 12/21/13 (1)

Hi Melissa, I just sent you an email. xxx [NT] - Meryl - 5:28pm on 12/21/13

25496. Crystallized ginger.... - SallyBR - 10:24pm on 12/21/13 (18)

Some pieces are hotter than others, but it is definitely on the hot side. It will mellow out - Joe - 11:29pm on 12/21/13
I have found that recently as well and I used to nibble on it often. What I can get now comes from - Marg CDN2 - 11:57pm on 12/21/13

A friend gave me a bag from TJ's. (She did not care for it). What rec's would you use them in? - barb_b - 12:42pm on 12/22/13

I would never use it straight up but one of my favorite ways to - orchid - 2:25pm on 12/22/13
Chopped into pear pie filling. Muffins, especially pear muffins. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:03pm on 12/22/13
Rhubarb Ginger Cheesecake. I've posted this in the past but I still make it & love it. - Marg CDN2 - 7:29pm on 12/22/13

I use it a lot. I keep it in the freezer. That mellows the ginger. - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:50pm on 12/22/13

Some recipes using it, including ginger cookies and gingerbread. My source is Penzeys and I like it - Curious1 - 6:29pm on 12/22/13

Penzys is the brand I use too. Never found it medicinal tasting, only delicious. It is a bit.. - Barbara in VA - 3:20pm on 12/23/13

I use it in these cookies--Ginger Almond Wafers [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:44am on 12/23/13

Joe, I made these and I think I ate the entire batch by myself, they are so good...Thank you! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 3:22pm on 12/23/13

Great! I have a hard time getting folks to try this recipe. On the site there are only 3 reviews - Joe - 4:43pm on 12/23/13

I mince it finely and put it in granola. I also love this ginger ice cream. Great with spice cake... [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:44am on 12/23/13
I'm one of the few who cannot tolerate it. Tastes like spicy soap to me :( [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:16am on 12/23/13

I've experienced that from time to time. Thankfully, not always. :) [NT] - Traca - 5:16am on 12/24/13

In typical Sally-fashion... - SallyBR - 1:04pm on 12/23/13

The order of the universe has been restored! [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:25am on 12/24/13

REC: My Ginger Cookies by Alice Medrich. Love, love, love these cookies. ..... [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 3:25pm on 12/23/13

25497. REC: REAL N�rnberg Lebkuchen! Finally! [LINK] [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 11:57pm on 12/21/13 (7)

I have no idea what lebkuchen is, but I share in your excitement and pride that you nailed the rec - barb_b - 3:32pm on 12/22/13

Yea, I can't see it either. Drats! [NT] - orchid - 3:49pm on 12/22/13

My mom would make Lebkuchen, Leckerly and one other L that I can't remember. - CynUpstateNY - 9:27pm on 12/22/13

Or maybe not. Did you sub baking powder or use hirschornsalz (sp?) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:35pm on 12/22/13

Cyn, my Hirshhornsalz had gone bad so I subbed Pottasche... - Richard in Cincy - 3:00am on 12/23/13

I'm going to keep this sentence for my next Scrabble game. I'll win in a heart-beat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:29am on 12/24/13

LOL! [NT] - barb_b - 12:42pm on 12/24/13

25498. Has anyone else noticed the only Heinz apple cider vinegar available is unfiltered or with peppers - Curious1 - 6:45pm on 12/22/13 (2)

Regular vinegar is on their website and I have a jug of it in my pantry. - KarenNoCA - 12:27am on 12/23/13

Must be just this area, may have to try the unfiltered. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:56pm on 12/23/13

25499. Has anyone ever made a stuffed baguette?? This recipe makes a rounded 4 cups [LINK] - cheezz - 9:51pm on 12/22/13 (5)

No, but I use a recipe similar to that to stuff a large round of sourdough bread. One of my - KarenNoCA - 12:32am on 12/23/13
boy that's a whole lot of stuffing----very very rich. and I like ooey gooey rich stuff, but I would - AngAk1 - 8:40pm on 12/23/13

Apparently they were a big hit at a recent function and disappeared fast. We will see!! [NT] - cheezz - 3:19am on 12/24/13

Yup, highly recommend this!! The filling recipe generously stuffs TWO 22" baguettes! - cheezz - 6:06pm on 12/25/13

2 baguettes sounds better. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:36am on 12/26/13

25500. Cheap wine find. Walmart Lucky Duck Cabernet from Chile. Bought for mulled wine. 4.99 here - AngAk1 - 5:14am on 12/23/13 (8)

Sandy will be proud of you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:01pm on 12/23/13

LOL! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:39pm on 12/23/13

I haven't tried the other varieties of wine, but some pretty good reviews. I tried a cheap Oak Leaf - AngAk1 - 7:59pm on 12/23/13

I am Mar! I'm singing "I'm a lucky duck"... - FloriSandy - 3:37am on 12/24/13

REC: Mulled Lemon 'N Spice Rose'. Wonderful cold-weather drink! - Marianne - 4:01pm on 12/23/13

yum. it must smell wonderful too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 12/23/13

Ang, you really got my curiosity up. Found Lucky Duck Cab from Chile at local WalMart this - Marianne - 11:50pm on 12/23/13

great! I will have to try one at a time. very "sippable" indeed. made great mulled wine [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:12am on 12/24/13

25501. 2 batches of cayenne nut brittle cooling. 3 pumpkin crumb cakes wrapped. Sound of Music playing [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:51am on 12/23/13 (21)

Aww, sounds wonderful...my weekend six, the BakeFest Marathon 2013 edition - MariaDNoCA - 6:05am on 12/23/13

wow. my legs ached just reading your marathon. I love the star pressed into the - AngAk1 - 7:57pm on 12/23/13

I pressed the star in before, but it could be done after as well, also sugared again out of the oven [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:40pm on 12/23/13

Oh Maria!! What a memory re: Sound of Music. If it helps... I always think of "Maria, I just - barb_b - 8:39pm on 12/23/13

Oh I got West Side Story too --- I was a shy kid and folks bursting into song freaked me out. - MariaDNoCA - 8:54pm on 12/23/13

OK, beat this: I was in college when the Stones "Angie" was popular. couldn't escape it. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:10am on 12/24/13

And I was always "plain Jane" or "where's Dick, Jane?" [NT] - cheezz - 3:17am on 12/24/13

That's better than run around sue! [NT] - SusanKentfieldCa - 10:14pm on 12/24/13

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:28pm on 12/24/13
HA! Got me there :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:48pm on 12/25/13

Uh huh. I can relate. My boyfriend in high school was called "Cathy's Clown". Sigh. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:56pm on 12/24/13

I guess I got lucky with Allman Brother's Sweet Melissa. Manilow sang about sweet Melissa too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:50pm on 12/24/13

I always got the Beach Boys "Barbara Ann" growing up...... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:08pm on 12/24/13

OK. Talk about tunes that get stuck in the head. Now I have that one. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:00pm on 12/24/13

LOL!!! Sorry Marg.... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 6:50pm on 12/24/13

I like to watch old Christmas movies while baking Christmas Cookies. Love The Bishop's Wife with - Barbara in VA - 3:32pm on 12/23/13

I love the remake with Whitney Houston's beautiful voice, too [NT] - cheezz - 3:17am on 12/24/13

this was a good remake. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:45pm on 12/24/13

...and a partridge in a pear tree :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:35pm on 12/23/13
I got either the state song of Maryland or this sentence: "Wait. Don't tell me! I know your... - MarilynFL - 6:20pm on 12/24/13

hmmmmm, reminds me of a Seinfeld episode. . . . [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:46pm on 12/24/13

25502. REC: Chestnut Honey Squares - Richard in Cincy - 4:08pm on 12/23/13 (3)

Richard, you amaze me. with your arsenal of T&T goodies, you try yet another new one. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:02pm on 12/23/13
YUM!! I can't wait to try these!! Thank you Richard. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:59pm on 12/24/13
Looks delicious. And yes, I did look up the readers' comments on the article - Joe - 7:19pm on 12/24/13

25503. Wow! Not just your normal piano piece!! Merry Christmas all :) [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 8:35pm on 12/23/13 (2)

Yes WOW! What fun...thanks cheezz [NT] - orchid - 8:41pm on 12/23/13
How brilliant! I must get my piano tuned. I wonder if they are available tonight. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:56pm on 12/24/13

25504. ! Can someone help me adjust this recipe or see if this pan will fit so I can make 4 Xmas? - MariaDNoCA - 9:04pm on 12/23/13 (8)

Cathy, I'm not sure how tall your pan is for the Raspberry Swirl Cheescake - 9x4? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:05pm on 12/23/13
This 10" version from Martha is close to your recipe. You can also add a [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:15pm on 12/23/13

Thanks Marilyn, I do have a fav plain cheesecake, but all the goodies in this makes the cake... - MariaDNoCA - 10:39pm on 12/23/13

Maria, this site says a 10" pans hold 2 cups more than 9". I gave the Martha recipe because it [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:25am on 12/24/13

Oh...now I know what you mean (duh!) ok, thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:19am on 12/24/13

However, at the 11th hr I hear we now have someone with a dairy allergy. So may have to rethink. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:20am on 12/24/13

Maria, I hope you made it and used your 10" pan. Too much for a 9" unless it is 9"X4" - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:17pm on 12/24/13

Throwing caution to the wind and making 1/2 rec...it worked! [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 8:06pm on 12/24/13

25505. Happy Holidays and a Crisco request... - Carianna in WA - 12:22am on 12/24/13 (9)

Half shortening/half butter makes nice chewy chocolate chip cookies - Melissa Dallas - 1:18am on 12/24/13
My hubby prefers oatmeal cookies made with Crisco: [LINK] - cheezz - 3:22am on 12/24/13
I did a search here on "cookies,Crisco" and came up with LOTS!! >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:24am on 12/24/13
Not a cookie, but the Good-for-Almost-Everything Pie Dough in T&T uses 1/2 n 1/2 - MariaDNoCA - 3:26am on 12/24/13
Ha! I also had a funny story re: Crisco.. Years ago, I found a rec on Gails for Lemon cookies - barb_b - 12:19pm on 12/24/13

Well, I thought I found it; Sorry! I must have looked for it before. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 12:30pm on 12/24/13

I vote for pie crust too. I make Julia's and it uses 1/4C shortening for a double crust pie. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:57pm on 12/24/13
fried chicken? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:49pm on 12/24/13

Good idea. I used to make Crisco's fried chicken recipe & did it with my electric skillet. - Melissa Dallas - 10:41pm on 12/24/13

25506. Rec: Sticky Toffee Pudding Timbales with Caramel Sauce from Flo Braker. Frm when Pat/I took a class - MariaDNoCA - 6:54am on 12/24/13 (0)

25507. Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy all the blessings of the season. [NT] - Sylvia - 1:04pm on 12/24/13 (15)

Thanks, Sylvia, and my best 2 you & yours, too, as well as all who post here. [NT] - wigs - 3:39pm on 12/24/13
Merry Christmas Sylvia! I was thinking of you when I made the Almond Acorns... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:51pm on 12/24/13

Thank you Michael. Blessiungs to you and yours. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:05pm on 12/24/13

Ugh! Note to self: Read before hitting return! [NT] - Sylvia - 6:07pm on 12/24/13

Sylvia, are you safely out of range of the ice storm??? So dreadful. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:51pm on 12/24/13

Marg, it was Toronto and suburbs which got hit badly. Ottawa missed the worst of the storm. TFA. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:05pm on 12/24/13
I'm in Mi and we were hit hard by ice, going on 4 days without power or internet - deb-in-MI - 10:38pm on 12/24/13

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate:). I am so happy for my neighbors who can now have a warm house - deb-in-MI - 10:43pm on 12/24/13
Yay! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:37am on 12/26/13

blessings to you Sylvia and Ian. it's almost Christmas where Eva lives---where has she been? missed [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:52pm on 12/24/13
Blessings. Stay warm and safe, my friends. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:54pm on 12/24/13

Merry Christmas to All. [NT] - emtd - 9:00pm on 12/24/13

Merry Christmas from Texas Y'all! I'm done already & will enjoy tomorrow sipping wine - Melissa Dallas - 11:56pm on 12/24/13
Merry Christmas everyone! Every time a bell rings one of my angels here gets their wings! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:12am on 12/25/13
Buon Natale a tutti! [NT] - Marianne - 6:48am on 12/26/13

25508. first holiday goodie disappointment: pretzel caramel marshmallow thingies. they would have been - AngAk1 - 7:56pm on 12/24/13 (4)

They sound so adorable! I would suggest holding off trashing. Could be your taste buds - barb_b - 8:39pm on 12/24/13

next time I'll use plain small twists--the squares were the "butter" flavored and thus the problem [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:56pm on 12/24/13

Just because you have discerning taste does't mean all do. Everyone will probably love them. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:52pm on 12/24/13

Ang, I think you need to add that to your name: Angie S, Discerning Taste Maven. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 12/28/13

25509. I just found this great site for free Kindle books, and not just classics. [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:41pm on 12/24/13 (7)

AngAK1--your post is exceptionally timely! DH just had an out-patient sinus cavity cleaning-out - wigs - 1:26pm on 12/25/13

Wigs - I hope Paul feels better and regains his sense of taste / smell. I would never have thought - barb_b - 7:57pm on 12/25/13
Another good entertaining tip. I have been watching tons of stuff on You Tube lately. Documentaries, - Traca - 12:54am on 12/26/13
Gosh.Wigs, what an ordeal. Glad I could help out just a little. Take care, you two [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:44am on 12/26/13
Take care Wigs, hope Paul is feeling better. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:41am on 12/26/13

Thanks for all your kind words and suggestions! I'll be sure to pass everything along 2 Paul. - wigs - 8:48pm on 12/26/13

Just read this: Best wishes to Paul for a full recovery. You rest up too! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:54pm on 12/26/13

25510. REC: Gingerbread with Milk Chocolate Chunks from Alice Medrich - MariaDNoCA - 9:53pm on 12/24/13 (0)

25511. Merry Christmas everyone! John and I had our Christmas fixings [LINK] - orchid - 12:38am on 12/25/13 (3)

This sounds delicious, orchid....so glad you posted it! [NT] - wigs - 7:14pm on 12/27/13

Thank you and you're welcome. I was just wondering if anyone - orchid - 10:34pm on 12/27/13

I'm making a poblano chicken tonight that sounds like it has the same sauce. LOVE it! - cheezz - 11:11pm on 12/27/13

25512. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - Earnie - 4:00am on 12/25/13 (1)

Same to you Earnie. Enjoy the leftovers! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:50am on 12/26/13

25513. Must share this appetizer: Avocado-CIlantro Mousse [LINK] - SallyBR - 1:45pm on 12/25/13 (2)

Looks delicious! Thanks Sally! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:15pm on 12/25/13
Might just be the something green for prosperity on New Years thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:54am on 12/26/13

25514. REC: Richard Sax' Crinkly Baked Pears. This was perfect for Christmas Eve. [IMAGE] - Joe - 6:47pm on 12/25/13 (16)

Another simple recipe that we loved: Nadia's Linguine with Clams. [LINK] - Joe - 6:59pm on 12/25/13

I bet that jalapeno added a nice kick. Love that idea. [NT] - Traca - 12:38am on 12/26/13

I've made the pears, Joe- so tasty. And a report on Julia's French Onion Soup [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:21am on 12/26/13

And the bones and veggies after roasting [NT] [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:44am on 12/26/13
And then into the pot it all goes [NT] [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:02am on 12/26/13

Joe, I made your orange, avocado mixed green salad to go with a sausage and shrimp jambalaya. It [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:34pm on 12/26/13

Joe, sounds like this might be ready to post in T&T [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:38pm on 12/26/13

Done. Thanks, Ang. [NT] - Joe - 8:32pm on 12/26/13

Good to hear! The walnut oil does add a layer of flavor but I'm sure it was good without. [NT] - Joe - 8:28pm on 12/26/13

Having lunch at Nordstrom and putting walnut oil on my list :) [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:22pm on 12/29/13

And if you don't have hazelnut, bes [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:42pm on 12/29/13

wow, where did that go? Be sure to add hazelnut. It is magical [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:43pm on 12/29/13

Scored on Spectrum Walnut oil at Whole Foods for $3! The Whole Deal has a coupon for $3 off and it - Curious1 - 5:10pm on 12/30/13

will they fly me to Seattle to shop there? no Whole Foods anywhere in state. sad [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:52pm on 12/30/13

Sorry Ang, I should have realized. I think I was mislead by mention of Nordstrom. first one I came - Curious1 - 3:32am on 12/31/13

we have a smaller scale Nordstrom in downtown Anchorage and it is always hopping busy. who knew?! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:43pm on 12/31/13

25515. This was a huge hit on Christmas eve Rec: posted by Traca and Meryl Frozen Chocolate Mousse [LINK] - barb_b - 7:24pm on 12/25/13 (2)

And here is a link to Traca's blog re: the mousse... Can I just say...YUM! [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 7:47pm on 12/25/13
Meryl deserves all the credit for discovering that recipe. Restaurant quality, indeed! So good. :) [NT] - Traca - 6:09pm on 12/28/13

25516. And this was a huge hit on Christmas Morning... Rec posted by Maria for Ham and cheese brunch [LINK] - barb_b - 7:39pm on 12/25/13 (1)

I know - isn't it good? We used the frozen hashbrowns from TJ's. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:28am on 01/19/14

25517. Hope everyone is having a great Christmas day. I'm pretty excited - orchid - 9:16pm on 12/25/13 (10)

Small, quiet, But Very Good - Earnie - 3:51am on 12/26/13

Let me know how he likes the iPad air. DH is looking for something new, but I think he might - AngAk1 - 6:11am on 12/26/13

Ang, I expect - Earnie - 8:51pm on 12/26/13

We've done several of these kind of couples classes. Fun "date" night [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:08am on 12/26/13

A bit of drama---guests came 1 1/2 hours early. I hadn't even showered yet. Miscommunication - AngAk1 - 6:21am on 12/26/13

Under the circumstances, it was big of you not to use the beater/scraper on your husband. [NT] - Joe - 4:55pm on 12/26/13

No kidding. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:05pm on 12/26/13
these words came out of his mouth "what's the big deal, they're just our friends". hopeless. but - AngAk1 - 7:49pm on 12/26/13

Why can't they be trained to say, "You're right. I'm sorry. What can I do to help?" [NT] - Joe - 2:13am on 12/28/13

And God bless them, every one.....meaning all the DHs. I got a good chuckle and kudos - wigs - 7:53pm on 12/26/13

25518. ISO Traca: regarding your blog - SallyBR - 2:20pm on 12/26/13 (6)

You could use an RSS reader, I recommend InoReader -identical to the old Google one > [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:57pm on 12/26/13

I use Newsblur, I will see if I can add manually a new site to subscribe to� [NT] - SallyBR - 4:36pm on 12/26/13

It should have a subscribe to link box, then paste the site link in, to add it manually [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:26pm on 12/26/13

I did that, and hope it will work�. (more) - SallyBR - 2:01am on 12/27/13

...and I've always added them manually to my feed - go figure! lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:48am on 12/27/13

How nice of you to ask. I had a sign up on there, then the company went bust. Over the - Traca - 4:05pm on 12/28/13

25519. SIL brought this Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus and it was oh so good [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:11pm on 12/26/13 (5)

These look fantastic. I'll have to try them with our family. I did Pioneer Woman's... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:36pm on 12/26/13

I made a version last night that were gobbled up. Had cheddar and cajun seasoning added to the - Curious1 - 6:25pm on 12/26/13

Pioneer Woman's recipe says to cook at 375 for twenty minutes, and no longer. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:35am on 01/02/14

Thanks Michael! I cooked the test batch too long and the jalapenos were overcooked. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:31pm on 01/02/14
Made some more tonight using your temp, timing and a quick broil. Perfect! Thanks Michael. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:02am on 01/03/14

25520. NFR: "It ain't aways the software, folks." Removing a stuck disk from an Apple Macbook Pro - MarilynFL - 9:17pm on 12/26/13 (3)

I love you. I do have a MacBookPro [NT] - SallyBR - 1:47am on 12/27/13

and I've suffered through this a few times�. :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 1:50am on 12/27/13

Marilyn, U have the most interesting things happen 2 U. Another case of hi humidity perhaps? lol [NT] - wigs - 7:08pm on 12/27/13

25521. More like a pizza than a traditional pie, this Rustic Chocolate Pie tasted great & filled my need to [LINK] - wigs - 9:18pm on 12/26/13 (3)

Sounds terrific. I may be needing a novel dessert for New Year's Eve. [NT] - Joe - 2:25am on 12/27/13
Not only was it easy to make, but it also used up egg whites. I always seem to have a surplus of - wigs - 6:58pm on 12/27/13

But it only calls for two egg whites. What did you do with the other 22? [NT] - Joe - 2:51am on 12/28/13

25522. These Argo Cornstarch chocolate shortbread cookies were really good, quick& easy [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 11:02pm on 12/26/13 (3)

What cute cookie faces! Am printing REC off now. Thanks, Melissa! [NT] - wigs - 7:01pm on 12/27/13

I didn't make the faces, but I used a 3.5 oz bar of the import chocolate from Aldi - Melissa Dallas - 2:08pm on 12/28/13

Ha! That could be your signature. [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:52am on 12/29/13

25523. Does anyone else have a super beef barley soup cooking today? - AngAk1 - 4:42am on 12/27/13 (10)

Soup! - sjs1952 - 5:05pm on 12/27/13

your soup sounds hearty and most certainly theraputic---how lucky is your neighbor! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:25pm on 12/27/13

No, but you make me wish I did! [NT] - Curious1 - 6:20pm on 12/27/13
I was just telling someone that I am craving beef barley soup. Yum! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 8:31pm on 12/27/13
Not today, but last week I did! It hit the spot. [NT] - SusanKentfieldCa - 11:14pm on 12/27/13
My mom used to make beef barley soup from the leftover Christmas prime rib bones too. - Joe - 3:05am on 12/28/13
Last of the Prime Rib Roast - Earnie - 8:59pm on 12/28/13

Gravy or au jus added. Or nice crusty bread! A touch of balsamic or worsteshire sauce? [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:56am on 12/29/13

The balsamic was perfect, thanks. [NT] - Earnie - 6:16pm on 12/31/13

Thanks for this - I froze our leftover rib bones cuz I didn't have space to make - LisainLA - 1:23am on 01/07/14

25524. Special day today! - SallyBR - 2:37pm on 12/27/13 (12)

May it be a day filled with celebration!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:48pm on 12/27/13
you sound very happy----enjoy this special day, and ever after! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:26pm on 12/27/13
awwww....may "beloved husband" still be on your lips in 20 more years :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:03pm on 12/27/13
I'm so glad you are here with us in this adventure and Happy Birthday - orchid - 10:46pm on 12/27/13
Hugs all around! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:16pm on 12/28/13
That IS a special day! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 3:49pm on 12/28/13
awww, what an adventure and special day that is! Hope you had fun! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:54pm on 12/28/13
What is your native country? I don't remember hearing about that. And how did you two meet? :) [NT] - Traca - 4:05pm on 12/29/13

Brazil... that is why I am SallyBR ;-) (more) - SallyBR - 10:24pm on 12/29/13

Sally, we left to come to the USA on the exact same day! [NT] - Lana in FL - 8:02pm on 12/29/13

How cool! Amazing coincidence! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 11:00pm on 12/29/13

Thanks, everyone! Looking forward to the next 20 years! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 11:02pm on 12/29/13

25525. Fig and Olive Tapenade. My new favourite tapenade - Marg CDN2 - 8:01pm on 12/27/13 (9)

I love the sweetness figs impart! [NT] - cheezz - 10:04pm on 12/27/13
I make a version of this too. It's excellent with goat cheese. :) [NT] - Traca - 6:21am on 12/28/13
Sounds lovely. Will try! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:30pm on 12/29/13

Eva, how have you been! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:28pm on 12/29/13

Ang (((wawing hi from over here))) :-) I've been too budy to cook or do anything - EvaN - 5:40pm on 12/30/13

lots of snow this year Eva. So very good to hear from you. do you go to your cabin in winter? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 12/30/13
Sounds like you have a cold, Eva :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:55pm on 12/30/13
LOL, cheezz :-D. I have been to the cabin a couple of times this fall >> - EvaN - 9:44am on 12/31/13

done! polar flight shipment of snow coming. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:50pm on 12/31/13

25526. I have had lemoncello I made last year in the freezer, will it still be good? [NT] - Brooksie - 2:31am on 12/28/13 (6)

Yes. [NT] - Charley - 2:48am on 12/28/13
Agree, it will be fine. Mine is several years old. I keep one in freezer for cheesecake & tiramisu. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:15pm on 12/28/13

Really, that's all? Fess up [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:58am on 12/29/13

That's "one bottle reserved for"....the rest of the entire batch is long, long gone. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:27pm on 12/29/13

Thanks. this is the "Reserved for bottle". It was a hit at last years New Years Eve party. Saved - Brooksie - 8:20pm on 12/30/13

:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:51pm on 12/31/13

25527. Maria, Just got home from travelling - could you email me - elaine - 7:19am on 12/28/13 (2)

Sent it PM, let me know if you didn't get it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:52pm on 12/28/13

Got it, thanks. [NT] - elaine - 9:05pm on 12/28/13

25528. A nice break from turkey, beef etc. I thought this was delicious and very pretty.Cedar plank salmon - emtd - 1:26pm on 12/28/13 (1)

By the way, saw the cedar plank at Target (or World Market?) - cheaper than Sur la Table! - cheezz - 12:01am on 12/29/13

25529. Anasazi Beans and Ham Hock soup not up to par..... - KarenNoCA - 3:32pm on 12/28/13 (15)

Did you discard the fat? Bean soups benefit from it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:37pm on 12/28/13

Yes, I did discard the fat, and I always do. However, there was still a little left in the stock. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:21pm on 12/28/13

My FIL makes a similar soup w/ hungarian beans. He adds a roux of bacon fat/paprika/flour [NT] - barb_b - 3:39pm on 12/28/13
You may think this is odd but add some rich chicken stock to it. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:38pm on 12/28/13
I loved this recipe from Fine Cooking and looking at it, I wonder if browning up some andouille or [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:39pm on 12/28/13

Here is what I did - KarenNoCA - 6:48pm on 12/28/13

Next time cook the veggies you keep in the soup with the andouille to caramelize them. Adds a nice - AngAk1 - 5:03am on 12/29/13

you know what? My Portuguese grandmother used to add wine to her soups. - KarenNoCA - 5:39pm on 12/30/13

the vinegar in the soup bowl is very German,at least in our house.couldn't eat bean soup without it [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:55pm on 12/30/13

When I was a child, we added vinegar to the weekly pinto beans. I'd forgotten that. It was good! [NT] - Curious1 - 7:21pm on 12/30/13

We would add a little bit of the juice from a jar of pickled jalape�os. Yum! [NT] - cheezz - 10:54pm on 12/30/13

Even better. Sadly, we had never heard of jalapenos back then. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:25am on 12/31/13

ditto [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:51pm on 12/31/13

I'd follow Cathy & sub out stock for water. I'd also be inclined to add a ham hock to the beans - Traca - 4:21pm on 12/29/13

Oops! I see the original recipe does a have a ham hock. [NT] - Traca - 4:24pm on 12/29/13

25530. Does anyone have a Polish/German dessert - carol whidbey Is - 11:14pm on 12/28/13 (9)

Rec: Polish Chrusciki (fried dough) - rhoward2va - 3:29am on 12/29/13

ooh I love these, too. - Marg CDN2 - 8:13pm on 12/29/13

Philadelphia German Butter Cake - rhoward2va - 3:39am on 12/29/13

So good! Add some cinnamon to the topping for a terrific variation [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:06am on 12/29/13

Any kind of apple cake would be good. Many to choose in T&T. This one is good and easy [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:14am on 12/29/13
Honey cake. But that's pretty standard. I have a polish grandma recipe. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:58pm on 12/29/13

Found the hand-written recipe and it now has me interested. I love honey cake made by Polish people - Marg CDN2 - 8:12pm on 12/29/13

What did you make, Carol? [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:38pm on 01/01/14

Re: What did you make, Carol? - carol whidbey Is - 9:28am on 01/22/14

25531. My friend who knows she frustrates me when I try to make dinner for her, sent me this video...... [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 7:13pm on 12/29/13 (12)

THAT is AWESOME!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:05pm on 12/29/13
I am sending THIS as my next dinner invitation. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:18pm on 12/29/13
Brilliant! Rivals Tom Lehrer's best! Many thanks! [NT] - Marianne - 9:32pm on 12/29/13
Hahahahahaha!! Love it. Wow, when did meals get so complicated? - cheezz - 12:37am on 12/30/13

That is the best!!! I know exactly how she feels. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 10:59pm on 12/30/13

I'm inviting you to our home for dinner and the pleasure of your company, here is our menu: - KarenNoCA - 3:28am on 12/30/13

I wish more people did that. There's enough pressure on the host... [NT] - Traca - 7:15am on 12/30/13

This video nailed it! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:36am on 12/30/13
Bravo, Marg! What a wonderful video for all the hostesses of the world.... [NT] - wigs - 3:54pm on 12/30/13
Loved it, just wish it wasn't so true. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:18pm on 12/30/13
So cool. [NT] - elaine - 9:40pm on 12/30/13
Too funny! Glad we are easy guests, we eat and enjoy pretty much everything... ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 12:28am on 12/31/13

25532. Feast of seven fishes - brainstorm needed. - EvaN - 8:38pm on 12/29/13 (32)

I've had a 14 course chestnut dinner and found it fun because it was served as courses. Fish, I - Marg CDN2 - 9:00pm on 12/29/13

I love this recipe, Marg. I just have two questions: - EvaN - 9:16am on 12/30/13

Glad you pointed out that the recipe was not here. I needed to get it before it disappeared. [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:50pm on 12/30/13

Perfect! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:52pm on 12/30/13

And no, I don't strain. I'm not a fan of throwing out lots of flavour because of its texture. - Marg CDN2 - 6:54pm on 12/30/13

Lol, that's how I feel about removing pulp and seeds from tomatoes in most cases. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:17pm on 12/30/13
I sometimes pass it through a food mill after blending. A strainer takes out too much of the fish - Joe - 7:19pm on 12/30/13

I like the idea of 7 courses. They don't all have to be hot, or served seated.. Some ideas: - Joe - 10:11pm on 12/29/13

This was a hit at my recent cookbook gathering. Tuna Tartare on Cucumber Rounds [LINK] [IMAGE] - Traca - 4:51am on 12/30/13

I have a recipe for pickled salmon if you want that too. Nice appetizer. [NT] - Traca - 4:54am on 12/30/13
One of my favorite recipes. You can make the sauce ahead. Wok-Fried Clams with Chinese Black Beans - Traca - 5:00am on 12/30/13
That just looks delicious! I am making Sandi in Hawaii's Lazy Woman Sushi - Dawn_MO - 6:38pm on 12/30/13
Great idea. These are so trendy right now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:56pm on 12/30/13

And grilled salmon salad (or grilled shrimp salad) [NT] - cheezz - 12:39am on 12/30/13
Another idea- Grilled Seafood Salad Nicoise very T&T and delicious - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:00am on 12/30/13
And this from Evelyn in Athens- Greek Baked Fish. Very tasty and easy - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:02am on 12/30/13

oh, I want this tonight! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:02pm on 12/30/13

And from Marcella Hazan- pasta with Scallops - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:04am on 12/30/13

I'm making this tonight! Funny, I just popped online while I'm waiting for water to boil. :) [NT] - Traca - 4:21am on 12/30/13

Many great ideas here :-) [NT] - EvaN - 10:27am on 12/30/13
I'm making this Baccala (recipe inside) [LINK] - EvaN - 10:32am on 12/30/13
Peppered Tuna Skewers with Wasabi Mayonnaise...big hit a few years ago. - Michael in Sarasota - 12:53pm on 12/30/13

nice [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 12/30/13

I fixed Shrimp Vinaigrette wrapped in Snow Peas for a party I catered 2 weeks ago....REC inside - wigs - 3:42pm on 12/30/13
Wow, please give a report on this, your friends are lucky people. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:21pm on 12/30/13

Rec: Bouillabaisse...Thought this might be a good place to post this. It's a wonderful recipe. - Curious1 - 5:25pm on 12/30/13

5 fish right here. lovely recipe and pantry friendly [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 12/30/13

Or a salt-encased snapper. Are we still making them? It would be good for a crowd and needs no - Marg CDN2 - 6:58pm on 12/30/13
this Wild Salmon Chowder with Fire Roasted Tomatoes is so very good. pretty too [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:08pm on 12/30/13

Thanks Ang! This looks wonderful. I might give it a try this weekend if there is any salmon - Barbara in VA - 2:21pm on 12/31/13

No, don't have the cookbook, but I believe Heather has it. I just love this recipe [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:53pm on 12/31/13

Re: this Wild Salmon Chowder with Fire Roasted Tomatoes is so very good. pretty too - carol whidbey Is - 3:58pm on 01/02/14

25533. REC: Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups (like they are do ahead/bake from freezer) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:28pm on 12/29/13 (0)

25534. Traca I made the Coconut Red Lentil Soup you posted - emtd - 2:13pm on 12/30/13 (1)

YAY! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Pretty, and something a little different. :) [NT] - Traca - 2:43pm on 12/31/13

25535. Maria, how was Christmas-in-a-box? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:01pm on 12/30/13 (5)

Good/not so good....mom took a bit of a tumble.... - MariaDNoCA - 8:45pm on 12/30/13

Aw, too bad. Worrying about parents, from a distance, sure can be harrowing. - Marg CDN2 - 9:23pm on 12/30/13

Ha, no it's not the sugar - it's the memory I'm afraid, but she still loves her goodies! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:26am on 12/31/13

I'm sorry to hear about her tumble....I hope she is doing better [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:12pm on 12/31/13
(((Maria, Mom, Sis))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 12/31/13

25536. Hello everyone! Happy New Year! I've been MIA - GayleMO - 9:25pm on 12/30/13 (6)

Good to see you Gayle, I think of you often. Happy New Year! [NT] - Curious1 - 9:33pm on 12/30/13
Well, that's not a very smart phone :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:51pm on 12/30/13
Howdy - we missed you! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:27am on 12/31/13
Good to hear from you:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:13pm on 12/31/13
Happy to hear from you. Your fudge has been part of lots of Xmas goodies [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 12/31/13

Oh yeah, Gayle, it went into all my baskets...a lot never made it out of the house :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:30pm on 12/31/13

25537. And on the subject of people not posting in awhile, Dawn NYS, is all well with you? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:35pm on 12/30/13 (0)

25538. Happy New Year! - SallyBR - 9:51pm on 12/30/13 (4)

Happy New Year! - love Gaiman. NYE is special to me too. It was when he proposed! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:25am on 12/31/13

Sweet! What a lovely evening to propose! [NT] - SallyBR - 1:38am on 12/31/13

Wonderful Encouragement [NT] - Earnie - 6:12pm on 12/31/13
Happy New Year!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:58pm on 12/31/13

25539. Too many cookies, I'm sugared out - what's the best way to freeze them? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:49pm on 12/30/13 (16)

I was just thinking of making some since I had none this year. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:25am on 12/31/13
I like to bag small amounts of cookies in sandwich sized zipper bags and then. . . - mistral - 12:37am on 12/31/13

great tip [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 12/31/13

I use a Food Saver to vacuum pack them. Keeps for months. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:13am on 12/31/13

My Foodsaver pulls out air/seals then later somehow fills with air. Dunno what is wrong with it. - MariaDNoCA - 5:46am on 12/31/13

Are you using Food Saver bags or regular freezer bags? I find that regular bags do that and I - Janet in NC - 1:25pm on 12/31/13

I cut and make my food saver bags and it has always happened - orchid - 3:22pm on 12/31/13

Then I think your FoodSaver is not correctly set in some way. - Charley - 3:26pm on 12/31/13

Yes, I'm using FS bags, but the make your own kind using a roll... - MariaDNoCA - 4:18pm on 12/31/13

Ditto on calling their customer service. Who knows? They might solve your - Janet in NC - 4:32pm on 12/31/13
I've had bags a LONG time so don't think they go bad. Yes - Charley - 5:46pm on 12/31/13

Thanks for this info. We may have to buy a new one. There's a flat one on sale at Costco now. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:05pm on 12/31/13

Take a look at Tuesday Morning also.They sometimes have - Charley - 10:12pm on 12/31/13

Thanks, will do. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:08pm on 12/31/13

I always run the "seal" operation a second time. That stopped the leakage for me. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:17pm on 12/31/13

I have had that problem with shrimp, I think the shells break the bag. Now I first put them in - Curious1 - 6:02pm on 12/31/13

25540. *THIS* is what I wish we were having tonight for NYE - Purple Ombre Cake with blackberry compote [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:04pm on 12/31/13 (17)

beautiful [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:01pm on 12/31/13
Not to be an enabler, but you can make the pans -- see pix inside - MariaDNoCA - 7:02pm on 12/31/13

Oh Maria, so clever!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:59pm on 12/31/13
How did you make the cute butterflies? [NT] - cheezz - 8:35pm on 12/31/13

Fondant cutter/molded them on foil/painted with pink disco dust ...pix inside with cake too - MariaDNoCA - 8:49pm on 12/31/13

My mouth is hanging open -- These are stunning. - Anna_X - 9:40pm on 12/31/13

You must've missed them the first go round - here's a quick slideshow > [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:53am on 01/01/14

Thanks, I hadn't seen these. Amazing! - Anna_X - 7:26pm on 01/01/14

"pink disco dust" my new favorite phrase. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:01pm on 12/31/13

That's 'cause you're a girl! Beautiful, Maria. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:39pm on 12/31/13

Lovely! I love the "1" cookies, too. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:44am on 01/01/14

I make number cookies for all the kids, it's a tradition mom started, now I make 'em - here's #2's [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 6:42am on 01/01/14

I'm speechless. They are so beautiful! [NT] - EvaN - 11:19am on 01/01/14
Gorgeous!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:41pm on 01/01/14
NOW I remember! I've never worked with fondant, or I would have remembered :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:41pm on 01/01/14

Me either except for this (don't like the taste) - it was sooo easy. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:14pm on 01/02/14

I've got to get a cutter like this just to try them....so adorable! [NT] - cheezz - 10:42pm on 01/02/14

25541. Last minute invite to NYE - ISO dessert ideas - dinner will be crab/green salad - MariaDNoCA - 7:11pm on 12/31/13 (12)

you wouldn't eat the cake with the crab, so go for it if you have time. how about a chocolate fondue - AngAk1 - 7:38pm on 12/31/13
What about those chocolate molten cakes that are enjoyed by all [NT] - barb_b - 7:51pm on 12/31/13
Do you have a bag of cranberries in the freezer? Nantucket Cranberry Pie is always a hit, with or - Janet in NC - 8:30pm on 12/31/13
This chocolate orange cake is very easy: Quick Chocolate Candy Cake [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 10:52pm on 12/31/13
I'm out of time, need to leave in 45 mins - made lemon curd, now what to do with it? - MariaDNoCA - 11:24pm on 12/31/13

If you can find a premade graham cracker crust, you can fill it when you get there. If possible, top - Meryl - 11:54pm on 12/31/13

Good answer! Thank you! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:04am on 01/01/14
Meryl!!! Good to see you!!!! You have been greatly missed here.... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:31pm on 01/01/14

Hi Barbara - thanks! It's been really rough for me, to say the least, but I'm glad to be back. I'm - Meryl - 6:15pm on 01/01/14

This forum brings a bit of "normal" to the day. Quite soothing [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:50pm on 01/01/14

Too late but I always, always do the blender recipe pots de creme. Takes 5 minutes or less to make. - Marg CDN2 - 11:13pm on 01/01/14

Oh, I bet I could do the whole thing in the Vitamix! Great idea! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:07am on 01/02/14

25542. Hits or Misses for 2013. big hit was Cranberry Shortbread and Cranberry Orange Poundcake [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:35pm on 12/31/13 (23)

Oh, and the Lucky Duck cheep Cabernet was on the "hit" list [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:36pm on 12/31/13
Without a doubt this Corn and Poblano Lasagne. John and I [LINK] - orchid - 9:06pm on 12/31/13
Big hit--Raspberry Hazelnut Tart posted by ErininNY...I've sold 11 of these since 1st trying the REC [LINK] - wigs - 10:17pm on 12/31/13

Oh, I'm so glad! :) I love all her recipes. [NT] - ErininNY - 12:33am on 01/01/14
Wow, how did I miss this one?! [NT] - Joe - 1:33am on 01/01/14

Another homer==> Sittin' on a Sandbar Key Lime Pie (picture @ URL) [LINK] - wigs - 10:25pm on 12/31/13

I love key lime pie!! Saved and thanks wigs! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:37am on 01/04/14

The big hit was the scallops I made for New Years Eve's dinner. - EvaN - 11:23am on 01/01/14

try again - cyalexa2 - 3:15pm on 01/01/14

Hos do you transfer the pizza from the counter to the grill without making a mess? - EvaN - 4:13pm on 01/01/14

make them small, use semolina flour and/or parchment - cyalexa2 - 6:40pm on 01/01/14

I will definitely try this. I had already figured out that I had to make smaller pizzas, but - EvaN - 7:16pm on 01/01/14

Link to scallop recipe... [LINK] - EvaN - 4:14pm on 01/01/14

that looks good, I have scallops in the freezer [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:40pm on 01/01/14

DH had scallops (leftovers) for dinner today and he said it was the best scallops he's ever had. [NT] - EvaN - 6:54pm on 01/01/14

- and it has to be thanks to the recipe, because I can't touch them because of allergies :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:22pm on 01/01/14

Pre grill the dough a bit, top it and finish [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:54pm on 01/01/14

On the hit parade, I had three favorites: [NT] - Traca - 7:26pm on 01/01/14

Couscous with Lamb, Honeyed Caramelized Onions, and Raisins [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:29pm on 01/01/14
Chicken Stuffed with Couscous, Almonds, and Raisins [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:30pm on 01/01/14
Vietnames Grilled Lemongrass Pork [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:32pm on 01/01/14

Oops! Vietnamese. [NT] - Traca - 7:32pm on 01/01/14
I saved this last time it was posted and haven't made it yet [NT] - cyalexa2 - 9:25pm on 01/01/14

25543. Sorta-FRC: Mice. In my kitchen. Ruining my New Year's Eve. - ErininNY - 12:38am on 01/01/14 (22)

Peppermint Oil. Put a few drops on a cotton ball and tuck it wherever you think they are entering - Joe - 1:06am on 01/01/14

Yep - good 100% oil. - Music City Missy - 1:19am on 01/01/14

I've bought it at Whole Foods in the aromatherapy section. Don't ask, but it works for rats too. [NT] - Joe - 1:35am on 01/01/14

Thanks, Joe; I was wondering if that kind was ok. Little reluctant to do it in a house with a baby, - ErininNY - 7:42pm on 01/02/14

Only for a few days. With a baby I would suggest using it very sparingly only at the entrance point - Joe - 12:27am on 01/06/14

Thanks for the tips. Guess I'll lean on our super to get out the foam insulation. :( [NT] - ErininNY - 7:40pm on 01/02/14

Peanut butter, bacon and cheddar has the best rep here. [NT] - EvaN - 10:00am on 01/01/14

Geez, now I know what I have in common with mice and rats [I was hoping for a recipe]. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:23pm on 01/01/14

Thanks Marilyn, I hadn't had a hearty laugh today. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:00pm on 01/02/14
REC: MarilynFL treats (AKA PB-Bacon-cheezers mouse bait): - mistral - 9:09pm on 01/02/14

[squeeeaaaakkkkk!!!!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:02am on 01/03/14

Mice treats? - Glennis_NoCA - 2:13am on 01/02/14

Thank you. Raw, right? Also, if anyone's had success w/ a particular kind of trap, please - ErininNY - 7:43pm on 01/02/14

They ate all the peanut butter off the traps, last night. >:( Grrr. [NT] - ErininNY - 7:42pm on 01/02/14

Advice: get more traps because. . . - mistral - 8:59pm on 01/02/14
That is disconcerting. Take no prisoners; careful about M, but get them.... [LINK] - barb_b - 11:46pm on 01/02/14

I ordered those exact ones (arrived yesterday)--is there a way to adjust the sensitivity? [NT] - ErininNY - 1:37am on 01/03/14

I don't think there is any way to adjust. . . - mistral - 5:49am on 01/03/14

Never have an empty trap again--this is sure fire! - MoNJ - 2:12pm on 01/03/14

Dat sounds good! I will have to remember the raisin-anchor trick . . . - mistral - 8:34pm on 01/03/14

Trying this today. Caught one in a different kind of trap last night. - ErininNY - 7:52pm on 01/04/14

HA!! We NEVER have mickey mouse visits in the suburbs : ) [NT] - barb_b - 8:20pm on 01/04/14

25544. Feast of seven fishes - this is what we ate. - EvaN - 10:12am on 01/01/14 (19)

Salmon Mousse from The Silver Palate cookbook [LINK] - EvaN - 10:14am on 01/01/14

I have made this several times. It is absolutely delicious! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:23pm on 01/01/14
Moi aussi. And not for 20 years. I forgot all about it. Thanks. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:59pm on 01/01/14

Blini recipe from Ina Garten [LINK] - EvaN - 10:17am on 01/01/14
Marg CDN2's fish soup with rouille [LINK] - EvaN - 10:20am on 01/01/14
Baccala with tagliatelle [LINK] - EvaN - 10:21am on 01/01/14
Scallops with herbed brown butter [LINK] - EvaN - 10:23am on 01/01/14
Fish cakes (served with aioli dip) [LINK] - EvaN - 10:30am on 01/01/14
Looks wonderful Eva, I'm sure it was a lot of work but a wonderful evening. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:46pm on 01/01/14

I second that! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:47pm on 01/01/14
I'm feeling like a slug right now....all I did was peel back the pate seal and warm up the baguette. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:24pm on 01/01/14

Ha, I had popcorn and a hunk of cheese. DH was working [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:02pm on 01/01/14

Anything you would do differently another time? Sounds wonderful to me. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:01pm on 01/01/14

MargCND, next time I'd probably switch the blinis with tuna, and maybe work some - EvaN - 9:38am on 01/02/14

Now I remember this one. Melted Scallops with Frizzled Leeks [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 11:04pm on 01/01/14
Something for the Menu category. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:10pm on 01/01/14

I agree! Congratulations, Eva. [NT] - Joe - 11:58pm on 01/01/14

Thanks Joe :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:40am on 01/02/14

Wow! That is impressive. Did I miss the photos? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:45pm on 01/02/14

25545. Happy New Year one and all. May it be happy, healthy and stress free. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:34pm on 01/01/14 (0)

25546. TJs Truffled Mousse Pate, ready to heat fondue & baguettes were all great [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:34pm on 01/01/14 (3)

I'll try that pate next time I am in Dallas. Here's where I went last trip: - cyalexa2 - 3:33pm on 01/01/14

Wow! - Melissa Dallas - 4:14pm on 01/01/14

it is hard to park at Jimmy's - cyalexa2 - 6:44pm on 01/01/14