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

25034. FRC: Those of you who do not have a dishwasher and wash them - DawnNYS - 8:27pm on 09/20/13 (7)

Don't stack them? - MariaDNoCA - 9:25pm on 09/20/13

I meant to say that she said "Don't stack the dirty dishes" because you - DawnNYS - 9:39pm on 09/20/13

Of course you wash all sides of the plates and usually I rinse them before stacking - Heather_in_SF - 5:58am on 09/21/13

I wash most my dishes by hand because it takes forever for 2 people to - Barbara in VA - 1:31pm on 09/21/13

That's EXACTLY how I do it. I was beginning to wonder :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:55pm on 09/21/13

wouldn't want to eat in the one-side-washer's restaurant [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:41am on 09/23/13
Top & bottom. I was taught by my mom who used to work in a restaurant. She'd pull a - MarilynFL - 4:17pm on 09/23/13

25035. What to bring to a 5:00 potluck dinner? Movie night. I asked the hostess - barb_b - 1:04am on 09/21/13 (21)

She is going to wind up with WAY too much food telling that many people to bring - Melissa Dallas - 1:23am on 09/21/13

Is it possible she's wanting sauces for pasta? Just a thought. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:40am on 09/21/13
I went to a potluck at a friend's house where no direction was given - Dawn_MO - 9:28pm on 09/22/13

Okay, I'm curious. How could this have gone better? What direction would you give for a - Traca - 4:44am on 09/24/13

Maybe reqyest to a couple ppl you need protein dishes, a couple you need desserts, etc. Maybe? Or - DawnNYS - 9:25pm on 09/25/13

You could do a more substantial salad, such as an Antipasto Salad. Here are lots with ratings and [LINK] - Meryl - 1:44am on 09/21/13

Pulled pork & buns? [NT] - Traca - 3:34am on 09/21/13

You can't go wrong with Joe's sausage recipe. Or the sausages with grapes. Different but - AngAk1 - 3:54am on 09/21/13

Any sausage recipe--doesn't have to be mine. But you could saute everything and put it in a crockpot - Joe - 4:06am on 09/21/13
ISO Joe's Sausage Recipe? Sausage with Grapes Recipe? Many thanks! [NT] - Marianne - 2:17am on 09/22/13

Here ya go. Sausage with onions and peppers for a crowd. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:46pm on 09/22/13
for future reference---here is the recipe for Sausages with grapes, posted by Curious [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:47pm on 09/23/13

If 50 folks have rsvp'd, then is this an "outdoor movie" setup? So...how about - MarilynFL - 2:45pm on 09/21/13

What Marilyn suggested and then have a couple of subs cut in pieces in a cooler in the car - colleenmomof2 - 4:03pm on 09/21/13
Interesting! We went Christmas-light peeping one year and one house on a - DawnNYS - 9:34pm on 09/25/13

Thanks so much for the suggestions / advise. I went to the store, and both sausage and - barb_b - 2:38pm on 09/22/13

As the insigator of multiple-dozens of pot-lucks (every show, 2 pot-lucks) I found unless you post - Steve2 in LA - 8:03am on 09/24/13

Agree. Our first school potluck ended up with SEVEN salads...and the chicken - MarilynFL - 11:42am on 09/24/13

That's inevitable. All you can do is make the highest caloric/fattening thing possible - cheezz - 5:59pm on 09/24/13

Cheezz! I never realized you had such an evil streak. Love that. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:30pm on 09/24/13

Oh, little do you know ......... [NT] - cheezz - 12:21am on 09/26/13

25036. Maybe FRC - What would you do??? Get out your thinking caps, please! - colleenmomof2 - 1:45pm on 09/21/13 (19)

Wow, you're a much better person than I would be. ;) - ErininNY - 2:38pm on 09/21/13

Our buyers paid an outrageous amount for our house - they deserve anything they want - colleenmomof2 - 3:15pm on 09/21/13

They paid what they thought the house was worth. You have no obligation to them. Let them take - Marianne - 8:12pm on 09/21/13

I'm with Marianne and I don't mean to be unfriendly. I have a current Real Estate Brokers - Janet in NC - 8:27pm on 09/21/13

Thanks, Janet. Been there, done that. When I had to sell my Mom's home, I met with the buyers. - Marianne - 3:31am on 09/22/13

Boy, I feel blessed with the folks we bought this house from. Sweet, sweet folks - MarilynFL - 9:43pm on 09/22/13

This was the condition of our current house - colleenmomof2 - 12:29pm on 09/23/13

I can relate to feeling so relieved and blessed that you got the buyers that you did. we just closed - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 09/23/13

Same thing happened to DD. Let them come as it is. - Charley - 3:26pm on 09/21/13

I'm with Charley on this one. It's obvious they are happy about this arrangement too. - MarilynFL - 7:29pm on 09/21/13

Don't clean! They're moving...you're moving...who expects organization?! [NT] - cheezz - 7:34pm on 09/21/13

Agreed! In fact, THEY should bring the muffins. You're doing them a favor. [NT] - Traca - 2:57am on 09/22/13

I'd offer to take the measurements for them, then you don't have to clean - MariaDNoCA - 7:18pm on 09/21/13
I agree with the "give them coffee" crowd. Keep doing what you are doing - KarenNoCA - 7:37pm on 09/21/13
I'm reading this on Sunday morning, so this probably is too late, but I agree... let - DawnNYS - 4:52pm on 09/22/13
We took your advice... and I left - colleenmomof2 - 12:23pm on 09/23/13

Good idea! Glad to hear all went well. [NT] - Traca - 9:30pm on 09/23/13
(((Good for you! You did the right thing!))) [NT] - Marianne - 3:24pm on 09/24/13

Yep. You want this to be a "good" memory. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:38pm on 09/24/13

25037. CathyZ (or anyone who has made her caramel or Gayle's similar version) - MarilynFL - 7:35pm on 09/21/13 (5)

Can't say I ever had the butter migrate to the surface but I would say - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:26pm on 09/21/13
First off, you can't keep zapping it - I found this out the hard way, too, cause it crystalizes. - cheezz - 10:31pm on 09/21/13

Thank you ladies! I'm almost afraid to make another batch of this stuff. I'm sure it's skewing my - MarilynFL - 3:40pm on 09/22/13

cheezz, I used to zap the sauce a lot and it was fine- never had it crystalize. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:34pm on 09/23/13

HA! Who knows...maybe I didn't dissolve the sugar as well as I should've [NT] - cheezz - 12:54am on 09/24/13

25038. What should I do with these bananas? - MariaDNoCA - 7:38pm on 09/21/13 (15)

Banana pudding? Freeze in chunks for smoothies? Spiced banana jam . . . . . . - mistral - 7:46pm on 09/21/13
Banana Creamed Fruit - I used to make this a lot- it's very luscious, like banana whipped cream, - Meryl - 9:28pm on 09/21/13

Cut in thirds, dip in chocolate, roll in nuts & freeze. You can put a popsicle stick in if you want. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:38pm on 09/21/13

Tike Treat - This is delicious! [LINK] - Meryl - 9:29pm on 09/21/13
Here's another good one: Baked Banana with Honey and Lime - Meryl - 9:32pm on 09/21/13
Are you sure they aren't plantains? :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:33pm on 09/21/13

Yes, they are bananas - just radioactively B movie oversized ones. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:35pm on 09/21/13

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:20pm on 09/23/13

Try Almond Boards Recipe "Bread of Barbados" - posted years ago and it is delicious [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:03am on 09/22/13

Pam Anderson's Recipe Banoffee Pie [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:52am on 09/22/13

Scott Peacock's Recipe Hummingbird Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:06am on 09/22/13

This Buckhead Diner White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie is outstanding [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 1:41am on 09/22/13
Found this in my files: Banana, Macadamia Nut, and Coconut Coffee Cake [LINK] - Meryl - 8:16am on 09/22/13
Ooh, I almost forgot this one: Baked Banana-Stuffed French Toast - It's delicious! - Meryl - 8:25am on 09/22/13
I skin them, freeze individually on a cookie sheet then pack in ziplock bags to use daily in green - Pat-NoCal - 5:15pm on 09/23/13

25039. LisainLA - thank you for suggesting Pure Protein bars to snack on - MariaDNoCA - 7:47pm on 09/21/13 (2)

I'm so glad you liked them, Maria. They are a staple for me during the work week - LisainLA - 10:15pm on 09/22/13
How are you doing Maria? - Dawn_MO - 11:54am on 09/24/13

25040. New-to-me duck confit technique...and a lesson from the master. [LINK] - Traca - 3:13am on 09/22/13 (0)

25041. Had a wonderful visit with Cindy (Cylexa2) as she came through Nashville today - Music City Missy - 4:19am on 09/22/13 (6)

Oh what fun! Great that you were able to have a meet up! Sounds like a great time! [NT] - barb_b - 2:03pm on 09/22/13
ooooh! I you took a photo, be sure and post it in Greets & Eats! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 11:15pm on 09/22/13
great lunch, great tour, great company - cyalexa2 - 1:54am on 09/23/13

what fun! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:28pm on 09/23/13

Well done, Mel & Cindy. We live vicariously through you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:21pm on 09/24/13

Yep, can't wait to live vicariously thru Richard's train trip! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:59pm on 09/24/13

25042. ISO charlie: you once posted a piccata recipe that was absolutely delicious. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:54pm on 09/22/13 (9)

Not Charlie, but I think I know that recipe. You posted it here from Epi. Francese not picatta. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:13pm on 09/22/13

Gosh, that's the one! How did you do that? I searched and searched. - Michael in Phoenix - 7:43pm on 09/22/13

Glad you got it Michael---I remember long ago that I was taken to task when.. - charlie - 9:36pm on 09/22/13

wow--I just read the comments--I said the same thing [NT] - charlie - 9:38pm on 09/22/13
My "go to" pasta is charlie's wife's "I don't want no stinkin' diamonds, just puttanesca" [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:39pm on 09/22/13
I've made charlie's recipe several times, it's a keeper, no matter what it's called. :D [NT] - LisainLA - 10:11pm on 09/22/13
We make the Rosengarten recipe - love it! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:27pm on 09/22/13
Well, charlie, you're nothing if not consistent :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:18pm on 09/22/13

Just luck, I'm working on purging some of my 1200 chicken recipes and the egg you mentioned bothered - Curious1 - 6:17pm on 09/24/13

25043. My Autumn Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 5:16pm on 09/22/13 (8)

This is such a fabulous pie...I make it in a springform pan so it's 1) gorgeous [LINK] - cheezz - 11:26pm on 09/22/13

cheezz, it's Meryl's caramel sauce (per your other links). I tried to find it to post, but Meryl - MarilynFL - 4:15pm on 09/23/13

Meryl's caramel sauce...originally from Food.com - with note - cheezz - 12:51am on 09/24/13
Sorry Meryl! You're right Marilyn...I edited my post :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:52am on 09/24/13

This is delicious - I've made it many times - Deep Dish Apple Crisp - Meryl - 12:46am on 09/23/13
This is on my list. Gays posted rec: Sweet Potato Apple Torta by Beth Hensperger [LINK] - barb_b - 12:44pm on 09/23/13

This is the updated link to the recipe and picture; link above includes Gays original post and notes [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 12:45pm on 09/23/13

Wow this one looks good too, savory! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:44pm on 09/24/13

25044. Did we all ever consider shredding meat using paddle on KA? Seems like a good idea for sandwiches [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 8:12pm on 09/22/13 (2)

I do this all the time - my most fave kitchen tip ever. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 8:45pm on 09/22/13
great tip - thanks for posting! [NT] - michelle - 2:47pm on 09/26/13

25045. Anybody have a killer jalapeno popper recipe - fried version with just cheeses no meats? [NT] - Music City Missy - 9:10pm on 09/22/13 (1)

My sis makes great fried snacks like this - Melissa Dallas - 12:00am on 09/23/13

25046. I finally made barbecued Peri-Peri Chicken on my charcoal grill last night and it was great! [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 9:47pm on 09/22/13 (13)

Bwaaaa to the Braai marinade! Just chucked this as per instructions. 2.5 cups [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:36am on 09/23/13

San, how do you keep coals hot for 1.5 HOURS? I can't even get a steak cooked over coals. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:20pm on 09/23/13

[by the way, the image size is so big they can see it from the international space station.] - MarilynFL - 4:20pm on 09/23/13

LOL!! Yeah, I don't know why my photo turned out so big. Nothing like in yo' face food huh? [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:05pm on 09/23/13

That happened to me on the last 2 photos I uploaded. You could see electrons - MarilynFL - 11:53am on 09/24/13

Mar, without changing my camera settings either, I think I picked up some electrons and some [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:19am on 09/25/13

Ack! I'll try and resize later or tomorrow. [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:23am on 09/25/13

For indirect cooking, I start with 50 briquettes. I have hinges on both sides of my - FloriSandy - 11:03pm on 09/23/13

Ah...so there is methodology. I tend to follow the "just keep squirting lighter fluid" school. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:55am on 09/24/13

Ha ha! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:21pm on 09/24/13

--and am cheap and getting geezerly, so we have plenty of newspaper around . . . - mistral - 10:24pm on 09/24/13

I've had a brand new chimney starter for about three years but continue to use - FloriSandy - 12:32am on 09/25/13

Ha! I'm guilty of that too but read that it is not good for your food. After squirting a nominal - FloriSandy - 12:27am on 09/25/13

25047. For engineers and computer people - someone analyzed Paula Deen's recipes statisticallyy [LINK] - Lana in FL - 10:56pm on 09/22/13 (1)

OK that came out wrong - it's NOT just for scientists and engineers.... [LINK] - Lana in FL - 11:08pm on 09/22/13

25048. REC: Crispy Crackly Apple Almond Tart [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:42pm on 09/23/13 (1)

here's a link to the recipe on epi if you don't have the book [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:13pm on 09/23/13

25049. Pre Roastig a Turkey????? Has anyone roasted a turkey a day ahead of serving? - Sylvia - 10:36pm on 09/23/13 (12)

My aunt does this, then reheats (sliced, in the oven) w/ chicken/turkey broth, to apparent acclaim. [NT] - ErininNY - 12:59am on 09/24/13

This is opening up a whole new part of my brain, heretofore dedicated - MarilynFL - 11:57am on 09/24/13
I've had luck steaming it with broth gently to re-heat, as Erin described. [NT] - LisainLA - 2:53pm on 09/24/13

Uncle! Thanks ladies. Think I've now made up my mind to do the the turkey the day of. I may - Sylvia - 3:07pm on 09/24/13

the posts reflect success with the "pre" method---what discourages you? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:19pm on 09/24/13

I'm guess I'm chicken. The mind may change again. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:24pm on 09/24/13

Syl, this is a boon for me! Thanks for asking & thanks everyone for replying. I'm going for it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:32am on 09/25/13

Marilyn, if you're going to do it then so will I! [NT] - Sylvia - 7:36pm on 09/25/13

My guest list has just grown beyond what will fit around our dining room table. Dinner will now - Sylvia - 7:40pm on 09/25/13

Here's a helpful site...... [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 7:50pm on 09/25/13

Sylvia, this doesn't give the temperature for the FIRST roasting. I was wondering - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 09/26/13

I think it does mean to cook the turkey fully. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:37pm on 09/27/13

25050. any tips for removing fish smell from mason jar? - pmassell_93 - 3:38pm on 09/24/13 (16)

Have you tried Oxyclean? Or straight vinegar? Or mailing the jars back and asking for more salmon? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:46pm on 09/24/13

third suggestion is a gem - pmassell_93 - 3:52pm on 09/24/13

Me? I would dump it in, swirl, scrub and dump out. Fishiness isn't something I can - MarilynFL - 4:51pm on 09/24/13

I can tuna in my jars regularly; you need to: . . . - mistral - 4:42pm on 09/24/13
I think the old Polident denture tablets trick should work--fill jars to very top - MoNJ - 5:07pm on 09/24/13
wow, we've never encountered this problem. we jar lots of salmon. run jars thru dishwasher? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:20pm on 09/24/13

perhaps it is the jars. if you send me a few jars - pmassell_93 - 12:46am on 09/25/13

[clever devil] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 09/25/13

you can call me Grasshopper [NT] - pmassell_93 - 3:40pm on 09/25/13

email your address [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 09/25/13

that is awesome but I was teasing MarilynFL and wouldn't want to take advantage - pmassell_93 - 11:19pm on 09/25/13

Lemons? - Lana in FL - 1:15am on 09/25/13
i've always found a bleach solution gets rid of all odours [NT] - michelle - 2:42pm on 09/26/13

Except for the bleach odor bleach leaves behind. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:59pm on 09/26/13

All boils down to a little elbow grease and detergent. AND . . . - mistral - 3:59am on 09/27/13

Vinegar? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:06pm on 10/13/13

25051. Savory Pork and Tomato Stew - Pam - 3:56pm on 09/24/13 (3)

Here's the link clickable [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 4:40pm on 09/24/13

Oops. Thanks. [NT] - Pam - 7:03pm on 09/24/13

This was delish! I followed the recipe, but since I didn't have parsley, - Dawn_MO - 4:49am on 09/27/13

25052. Can someone explain the eggwhites in Eastern European nut cookies/rolls? - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 09/24/13 (5)

Mar, I might could answer if I saw the recipe. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:23pm on 09/24/13
Here ya go: [thanks, M] [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:34am on 09/25/13

nice recipe. besides being frugal, the filling is more cohesive and meringue-like. imho [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 09/25/13

The eggs are for texture & to hold the paste together & keep the nuts from all falling out - Melissa Dallas - 9:46pm on 09/25/13

I think my Mom's sweet yeast dough recipes often have no first rise. is it the sugar? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:48pm on 09/26/13

25053. anyone else have snow yet? my flowers are sad. [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 6:34pm on 09/24/13 (5)

sweetie, it's still so hot here (mid-90's) that the "second" season tomatoes aren't setting. - MarilynFL - 7:40pm on 09/24/13

Same here. We finally broke under 90 for a few days this week. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:25pm on 09/24/13

well, feel free to put this pic up as a screensaver to cool off! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:24pm on 09/24/13

High of 73--low of 57 in the nc mountains--come on over.--I know that I'm a stinker [NT] - charlie - 12:07am on 09/25/13

just about perfect weather---like our summers [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:19pm on 09/25/13

25054. Fabulous Stew Recipe: Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce (Jacques Pepin) [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:44pm on 09/24/13 (3)

it's definitely stew season up here! perfect weekend fare---and we harvested potatoes last Sat - AngAk1 - 9:31pm on 09/24/13

Ang, that's lovely. Savour those treats. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:22pm on 09/24/13

Looks delicious Sylvia. The weather is gradually getting cooler here in Florida. Why, I can't wait - FloriSandy - 12:27am on 09/28/13

25055. Grilled Honey Thyme Chicken and Potatoes ..........Very Tasty! - Sylvia - 7:05pm on 09/24/13 (2)

Yum! I'm not a big thyme fan, but would try this with sage or rosemary. Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 12:18am on 09/26/13

I used rosemary on the last go round, worked well. Fresh thyme is the only way to go. Dry is :>( [NT] - Sylvia - 9:46am on 09/26/13

25056. Finally! My Porthole infuser arrived today. Wow is it ever gorgeous, even the packaging [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:22pm on 09/24/13 (12)

very cool [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:28pm on 09/24/13
Beautiful photos, is this used only for cocktails? Can it be used for anything else? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:30pm on 09/24/13
Lovely...what will happen to the fresh mint leaves? Will the alcohol keep them green? - MarilynFL - 11:30am on 09/25/13

From what I have been reading you infuse whatever you want for a few days - Heather_in_SF - 6:28pm on 09/25/13

I don't get it----is it just a fancy caraffe? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:22pm on 09/25/13

Yes. First designed for Alinea restaurant in Chicago. [NT] - Traca - 9:08pm on 09/25/13

Boy, that was a cook book that made me want to crawl under a rock and - MarilynFL - 1:26pm on 09/26/13

My buddy Eric is worked his ass off. He's now the director of Culinary Operations at Alinea. [NT] - Traca - 1:53pm on 09/26/13

Wow...that an impressive line item to add to his CV! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:05pm on 09/26/13

It is more like a fancy teapot, they pitched at table "sculpture". - Heather_in_SF - 6:48pm on 09/26/13

Heather, I read an article about the guy that makes them for the resto. I can't remember where. - Traca - 12:49am on 09/27/13

Martin Kastner, he designs all the glassware at Aviary and tableware at Alinia [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:19pm on 09/27/13

25057. Rec 7-Up Biscuits (My kind of recipe!) - DawnNYS - 7:38pm on 09/24/13 (6)

Noticed this at Epi awhile back. Curious how they'd turn out. Let us know? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:34pm on 09/24/13

As the Cowardly lion once said: - MarilynFL - 12:42pm on 09/25/13

Lol, will let you know if I make them. Can't help but be light and airy, can they?! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:17pm on 09/25/13
But pretty sweet I'd think . . . and with Bisquick? Well, quien sabe? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:18pm on 09/25/13

They're going under strawberry/rhubarb shortcake, so... ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:45pm on 09/28/13

Have made to me salty [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 11:25pm on 10/02/13

25058. SweeTango Apples - Has anyone tried them? [NT] - Meryl - 10:43pm on 09/24/13 (7)

Yes! - desertculinary - 2:06am on 09/25/13

Thanks, Joe! I'll have to check them out! [NT] - Meryl - 2:59am on 09/25/13

Fresh honeycrisps are here: $4 a pound! And each is over 1/2 pound [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:25pm on 09/25/13

These are my favorites and they are running about $2.50/lb here. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:29pm on 09/25/13

'Hate to make you all jealous, but where we picked the apples, the - DawnNYS - 10:07pm on 09/25/13

Dawn, I just sent you an IM - MarilynFL - 11:45am on 09/26/13

haven't heard of these, but our Walmart had some really nice very small apples, golden and fuji-like [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:33pm on 09/25/13

25059. Our taxpayer dollars do work sometimes! Read about this honey scam here. [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:53pm on 09/24/13 (18)

Wow - MariaDNoCA - 4:20am on 09/25/13

I stopped buying generic honey years ago after I read that they filtered out the pollen - MarilynFL - 11:44am on 09/25/13

I pay extra for local honey at the honey coop at the state fair every year. when the bees don't die - AngAk1 - 8:31pm on 09/25/13

Truly pond scum poisoning our food supply - pmassell_93 - 2:50pm on 09/25/13
Honeygate -HA! I only buy local honey from beekeepers. I'm told if the honey is clear, it's dead. - cheezz - 12:14am on 09/26/13

It's so nice there are so many local hives, even in San Francisco! - Heather_in_SF - 7:24pm on 09/26/13

our friend works at the Anchorage Museum, and he talked them into letting him keep 2 hives on top - AngAk1 - 7:53pm on 09/26/13

Yum...fireweed honey! [NT] - cheezz - 5:01pm on 09/27/13
That is so cool! I remember as a kid quite a few local museums had bees, my science teacher had a - Heather_in_SF - 6:07pm on 09/27/13

NONONO!! Don't buy it with the comb...a good beekeeper never breaks up the bee's home! [NT] - cheezz - 5:00pm on 09/27/13

I have met a few beekeepers and their process for harvesting the honey is always the same: - Heather_in_SF - 6:00pm on 09/27/13

I know a local beekeeper who was appalled when I suggested adding comb to the jar - cheezz - 8:03pm on 09/27/13

most all of our bees don't make it over the winter, so the beekeepers start new each spring with new - AngAk1 - 9:06pm on 09/27/13

awwwww....so sad! There's no way to save the hive? :( [NT] - cheezz - 3:18am on 09/28/13

Well I'll bee darned! You folks know a lot more than I about bees and honey making! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:26am on 09/28/13

Sandy, honey, didn't anyone ever explain the birds and bees to you?! [NT] - cheezz - 3:19am on 09/28/13

Nope. My parents only told me that if I flaunted me feathers in a pond and acted - FloriSandy - 4:52am on 09/28/13

Ah, so much easier being a duck :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:56pm on 09/29/13

25060. How cute are these? Hogwart's letter cookies [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:49am on 09/25/13 (5)

The idea came from these cookie heart boxes...also fun: [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:38pm on 09/25/13

Maria, I thought of you when I saw this GOT cookie transfer tutorial. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:00pm on 09/25/13

Thanks for this Marilyn - and for the cute cookie links Maria [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:57pm on 09/25/13
Very cool, thank you - I even already have the sheet protectors! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:51pm on 09/26/13

there's an Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook that is fun [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:17pm on 09/25/13

25061. Hey Marilyn, thanks so much for all the exotic spices you sent! It was a great surprise! [NT] - Meryl - 10:57pm on 09/25/13 (1)

You're very welcome. I just sent an email with explanation [in lieu of the note I left - MarilynFL - 11:40am on 09/26/13

25062. Need two good cupcake frosting recipes, one chocolate, one vanilla. - Michael in Phoenix - 12:21am on 09/26/13 (7)

Michael, Have a look at Southern Living Classic Cupcake Recipes - read reviews [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:05am on 09/26/13

Michael, Have a look at this recipe, check the chocolate at the end of the page also. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:55am on 09/26/13

How about a whipped chocolate ganache? I have an Alice Medrich recipe if you're interested - - Meryl - 1:40am on 09/26/13
Rec Buttercream Dream Icing >> [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:21am on 09/26/13
Thank you, ladies. I'll let you know how it comes out. Have to make a bunch of... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:21pm on 09/26/13

Michael, don't forget about cheezz's Swiss Meringue. It pipes beautifully and freezes well. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:28am on 09/27/13
7-minute frosting is dreamy and holds up beautifully too - I used it for 50 cupcakes yesterday [NT] - cheezz - 4:55pm on 09/27/13

25063. What'd ya make for dinner? I made this for the upteenth time - Sweet Peppers With Pasta: [LINK] - Meryl - 6:28am on 09/26/13 (10)

Meryl, this is in T&T and we just love it. so easy and it's pepper season! I have burgundy beef in - AngAk1 - 7:59pm on 09/26/13
Tonight we are having leftover chicken breast added to pesto pasta, tomatoes on the - DawnNYS - 8:00pm on 09/26/13
Leftover grilled flank steak is being turned into fajitas - KarenNoCA - 11:45pm on 09/26/13

yum! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:25pm on 09/27/13

Yesterday - leftovers from holiday meal. Tortilla soup, refried fajitas ( Moyn's marinade), - elaine - 3:38am on 09/27/13
Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Ice Cream [code for bad day & a pity party for 1] [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:23pm on 09/27/13

I'm with ya...big spoon of peanut butter, 2 cupcakes and a pollo loco chicken breast :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:54pm on 09/27/13

and wine [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:04pm on 09/27/13

Cod with Herb-Stuffing Crust. Excellent, baked, not fried! I used Stove-Top herb-seasoned dry [LINK] - Marianne - 2:43pm on 09/27/13

I bet this would be good with halibut [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:30pm on 09/27/13

25064. Can I use soft caramel sauce in lieu of sugar for a meringue? - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 09/26/13 (4)

Whipping egg whites to meringue & fat does not work. Even the tiniest bit of fat on your bowl or bea - Melissa Dallas - 2:41pm on 09/26/13

That is beaters... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:41pm on 09/26/13
ya...I was hoping I was wrong about that "fat" assumption. And I've already got the caramel made. - MarilynFL - 4:04pm on 09/26/13

Not so much the fat but the process - Swiss meringue buttercream for instance - Music City Missy - 8:11pm on 09/28/13

25065. I have a WW Points Plus excel spreadsheet that I'm using as comparison - MarilynFL - 2:00pm on 09/26/13 (9)

Mar, I was surprised tracking Atkins on My Fitness Pal, that despite all the fat - Melissa Dallas - 2:44pm on 09/26/13

It seems like no matter how you spin it, you're gonna lose at 1200 calories. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:05pm on 09/26/13

Marilyn, the new program has fewer points. I get 28 per day, with 48 extra weekly. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:01pm on 09/26/13

Really? I calibrated 40 points with my personal info. - MarilynFL - 10:10pm on 09/26/13

Well, double dooby poopy loop. My numbers are WRONG! And here I was [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:25pm on 09/26/13

ah...I delved a little closer. Spreadsheet software is only sorting one line - MarilynFL - 12:19pm on 09/27/13
when you go to register etc in WW, you need to click on "lose" not "maintain". that makes a big - AngAk1 - 8:33pm on 09/27/13

I think the points calculation you dug up must be on the old PP and they reformatted how they - AngAk1 - 9:03pm on 09/27/13

It was a software error. When I corrected it, the number came down to 26. The whole - MarilynFL - 12:31am on 09/28/13

25066. Dawn_MO, did you get my package yet? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:02pm on 09/26/13 (1)

No, I didn't see this before I posted below. Thank you so much!!! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:38pm on 09/26/13

25067. Rec: Classic Chicken Pot Pie. Some of the new recipes I've recently made that we really enjoyed. [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:21pm on 09/26/13 (6)

Rec: Let My Eggplant Go Free Spaghetti. And no, it's not pretty but it's delicious. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:24pm on 09/26/13

Rec: Red-Wine-Braised Brisket with Cremini, Carrots & Thyme [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:26pm on 09/26/13

Rec: Rigatoni with Brisket & Porcini Rag� made from leftover brisket. [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:28pm on 09/26/13

Rec: South Indian-Style Vegetable Curry. [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:31pm on 09/26/13

my goodness, every one sounds terrific. so hungry now. tuna isn't going to satisfy [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:13pm on 09/26/13
The recipes you make are never mediocre, including these! Thanks for sharing more wonderful gems!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:16am on 09/28/13

25068. FRC Marilyn, pls email me at dawndo4(at)graffiti(dot)com. - DawnNYS - 7:12pm on 09/26/13 (4)

$16 a peck. Do you think it would be worth the postage? I don't know what shape [LINK] - DawnNYS - 7:54pm on 09/26/13

Thanks for the price, Dawn. If a peck is around 10 pounds, that would end up $3.30 a pound... - MarilynFL - 10:13pm on 09/26/13

$17 to ship?! Wow, yes, more than the apples themselves! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:40pm on 09/28/13

Well..this was a "box" of apples with 3 layer-16 apples per layer. Shipping was $35 - MarilynFL - 6:05pm on 09/29/13

25069. mistral, I got your message, but I couldn't reply with the PMs. - Dawn_MO - 9:36pm on 09/26/13 (3)

No wonder.... - SallyBR - 3:36pm on 09/27/13

Thx for the laugh 2day, SallyBR! Too funny... [NT] - wigs - 6:12pm on 09/27/13
LOL! [NT] - Meryl - 4:36am on 09/28/13

25070. To check out: Coconut Buttermilk Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:15am on 09/27/13 (3)

PRINTED! Thanks :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:03pm on 09/27/13
Oh, YUM. Printing REC as I write you a big THANK YOU, Meryl! [NT] - wigs - 6:11pm on 09/27/13
You're welcome, you two! [NT] - Meryl - 6:51pm on 09/27/13

25071. As I mentioned before, it's been a hard year. I'd like to make some sort of poppy seed - Carianna in WA - 6:07pm on 09/27/13 (10)

I just add lots of poppy seed to my favorite poundcake recipe. You can always sub vanilla - Melissa Dallas - 6:10pm on 09/27/13

She likes coconut too... do poppy seed and coconut go together? Could I add poppy seed to the - Carianna in WA - 6:15pm on 09/27/13

I love both but don't think I'd like them together [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:29pm on 09/27/13

dh actually doesn't like poppy seeds, but they are prevalent in alot of hungarian rec's. The one - barb_b - 6:55pm on 09/27/13
Poppyseeds go well with lemon - You could do a lemon/poppyseed pound cake, quick bread, or muffins. [NT] - Meryl - 7:03pm on 09/27/13
Poppy seed scones with citrus curd and clotted cream :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:43pm on 09/27/13
Poppyseed Cake...from an old Gail's member--Vanessa... - charlie - 10:17pm on 09/27/13

this sounds good and old-fashiony [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:23pm on 09/30/13

Kolaches-go buy a can of Solo poppyseed filling [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 10:33pm on 09/27/13
How about Martha Stewart's Cheese Straws? I often watch her cooking show on PBS [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:40am on 09/28/13

25072. I made a batch of the pansy cookies last night. They came out looking great and were [LINK] - wigs - 6:25pm on 09/27/13 (5)

so lovely! I clicked on her link for raspberry shortbreads, and those will be my xmas cookie for - AngAk1 - 8:58pm on 09/27/13

wigs, did you use "real" pansies? They look beautiful in the link. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:42am on 09/28/13

Yes, ma'm! Most individual real blooms fit perfectly on top of my 2-in cutouts. When using slightly - wigs - 5:04pm on 09/28/13

The first recipe or the third one? [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:23am on 09/28/13
I never even noticed those recipes so thanks for the 'heads up'. They sound yummy. [NT] - wigs - 5:06pm on 09/28/13

25073. To check out: Boston Cream Cupcakes - Cook's Illustrated [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:07pm on 09/27/13 (11)

I love Boston Cream Pie. It is one of the things I remember baking from the old - Melissa Dallas - 12:33am on 09/28/13

I've made BCC's quite often for the library. One of the secrets is to fill - MarilynFL - 12:40am on 09/28/13

This was also my childhood favorite cake. But we made it from a box kit: cake mix, pudding & icing. - MarilynFL - 12:41am on 09/28/13

I'd forgotten those! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:32am on 09/28/13

I'm confused...the directions say to cut into the cupcake 1/8" from edge!!! - cheezz - 3:38am on 09/28/13

I've made chocolate cupcakes with whipped cream filling, and I use a - rhoward2va - 1:09pm on 09/28/13

How, roz? I'm picturing soft whipped filling...and then, what? You spread the icing? Dip the icing? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:21pm on 09/29/13

The whipped cream holds it shape enough to use a pastry bag. I just - rhoward2va - 6:41pm on 09/29/13

I can't visualize...if you don't cut away any cupcake and just stick the pastry tip in.... - cheezz - 8:01pm on 09/29/13

Cheezz, I think she pulled that step from another recipe. The image looks like she just used one of [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:19pm on 09/29/13

Yeah, I found a corer wasn't big enough and reverted to the knife [NT] - cheezz - 8:00pm on 09/29/13

25074. a fun read. NYT article interviewing 5 of their restaurant critics. videos [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 1:47am on 09/28/13 (4)

so, it's a fun "listen" instead of "read". LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:47am on 09/28/13
Entertaining....and educational. What a hard job! [NT] - cheezz - 3:56am on 09/28/13
Great article - thanks for posting [NT] - elaine - 5:34am on 09/28/13

I was a little distracted by Ruth's outfit---looked like pajamas to me. had to smile [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:35pm on 09/30/13

25075. C'mon everyone... my Saturday Six - DawnNYS - 9:29pm on 09/28/13 (69)

My Saturday Six - SallyBR - 11:36pm on 09/28/13

Hey Cindy! Was that some of my thyme? Were you able to grow some from what I sent? [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:10pm on 09/29/13

No, sorry. - cyalexa2 - 1:08am on 10/01/13

My weekend six - elaine - 2:50am on 09/29/13

I had to LOL at being asked to lunch, and oh, can you bring it---hahaha [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:44pm on 09/30/13

My Weekend Six - Sylvia - 10:23am on 09/29/13
My Saturday few - Barbara in VA - 11:40am on 09/29/13

Feel better soon, Barb! The cheddar thumbprints sound interesting. [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:15pm on 09/29/13

Thanks Dawn. Whatever this bug is, it is making the rounds here. Feeling much better - Barbara in VA - 4:15pm on 09/30/13

My Sunday fun - barb_b - 6:58pm on 09/29/13

My BIL never drinks from a plastic "glass". Oh well. [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:17pm on 09/29/13
Paper cups... - SallyBR - 7:54pm on 09/29/13

I'm like that with wooden spoons. Oh, the horror-wrapped delight as a child when we - MarilynFL - 2:22pm on 09/30/13

Oh the horrors of those wooden spoons!!! I hated them too! - MariaDNoCA - 2:40pm on 09/30/13

This is one of the most interesting posts I have read here ;o) Mar and Maria, do not read this, - DawnNYS - 9:29pm on 09/30/13

gahhhhhhh! I couldn't do the wooden spoons, nor can I do peaches with the fuzz. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:22pm on 09/30/13
Me too!!! After the ice cream was gone, I'd chew on them! [NT] - Tess - 11:19pm on 09/30/13

Weren't they frustrating?! Who ever wanted a pin-head of ice cream at a time [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:09pm on 09/30/13
Absolutely the same for me... - SallyBR - 2:38am on 10/01/13

Sally nailed it... Was not about the cup / glass factor (I would have loved a glass) It was the - barb_b - 2:57pm on 09/30/13

I interpreted that as her trying to be funny. Going for her own wine glass...why not go over the top - Traca - 9:39pm on 09/30/13

my sunday one - Dawn_MO - 7:50pm on 09/29/13

Ouch! Oh my dear, you are going to find a myriad of things that your shoulder USED to do for - MarilynFL - 7:58pm on 09/29/13
And here I was grousing about my arthritic hip! You win!! {{{ Feel better }}} [NT] - cheezz - 8:03pm on 09/29/13

pain is pain. - Dawn_MO - 4:41am on 09/30/13

I take glucosamine-chondroitin daily and just try to ignore the pain. Hate pain meds [NT] - cheezz - 4:57pm on 09/30/13
So sorry Dawn... - Heather_in_SF - 5:55pm on 09/30/13

when I read "lots and lots of icing also helped, my first thought was, yes, send cupcakes with icing [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:51pm on 09/30/13

HAAAA...yes, that would certainly make ME feel better :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:50pm on 09/30/13

i was hoping you would chime in. - Dawn_MO - 2:53am on 10/01/13

Well the good news is that breaks are much easier to heal than - Heather_in_SF - 7:26pm on 10/01/13

I just took 6 weeks of celebrex for an arthritic lump on my wrist. I received a sample of Voltaren - Marg CDN2 - 7:14pm on 09/30/13

I see Voltaren has a topical end you apply to the area with very little side effect - cheezz - 8:55pm on 09/30/13

I think we need a Maxine cartoon with this thread! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:21pm on 09/30/13

And here I thought this WAS a Maxine cartoon. Dopey me. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:16am on 10/01/13

It's a gel. Available without presc'n. I think some drugs just have more effect on some people. - Marg CDN2 - 12:16am on 10/01/13

Ow! I hope it heals soon! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:10pm on 09/29/13
Aww darn Dawn. So sorry. I had a mishap Fri. night but thankfully - orchid - 8:33pm on 09/29/13

wow! that is really scary! - Dawn_MO - 4:37am on 09/30/13
Oh my Orchid! That is really scary! Glad your OK [NT] - barb_b - 6:50pm on 09/30/13

OMG, hope you heal soon....and hoping you are right handed! - MariaDNoCA - 9:44pm on 09/29/13

i am right handed thank goodness. - Dawn_MO - 11:25pm on 09/29/13

Wishing you a fast and thorough healing [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:50am on 09/30/13
Oh No! I'm so sorry for you! I know this is your market season! Can you get help? I will be - barb_b - 1:06pm on 09/30/13
Dawn I am so sorry to hear this! I hope you feel better really fast. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:12pm on 09/30/13
so sorry to hear this, andmy goodness, we've had all sorts of swap friends with injuries this year - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 09/30/13

D@mn perogies have taken me TWO DAYS...that ought to count for at least 12! - MarilynFL - 7:53pm on 09/29/13

Can't you buy perogies at Trader Joes? Don't hit me, I'm only kidding! [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:59pm on 09/29/13

If my arms weren't so weak from peeling and dicing and paring and mashing and kneading and - MarilynFL - 8:03pm on 09/29/13

Why two days? What was the filling? Mine take 2 days only because I make the tater filling ahead - Tess - 8:03pm on 09/29/13

Yep...caramelized the onions and made the potato, cheese, onion batch yesterday - MarilynFL - 8:07pm on 09/29/13

oh - caramelized onions are my downfall - I always have to make extra because I just eat them all [NT] - Tess - 1:44pm on 09/30/13

Oh RUN Tess! Mars gonna get you...;) [NT] - orchid - 8:08pm on 09/29/13

Lol [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:14pm on 09/29/13
What? How many are you making? And what kind? I make the potato version (with goat cheese). [NT] - Traca - 3:38am on 10/01/13

I'm almost embarrassed to admit I only made 38 4"-ers...and threw the rest of the dough away so - MarilynFL - 11:50am on 10/01/13

My six - or rather my four - canning this whole weekend - Tess - 8:14pm on 09/29/13

could you share the apple pie jam recipe? and I love chili sauce like that. my favorite ribs are - AngAk1 - 6:59pm on 09/30/13

Mom's Apple Pie Jam Recipe [LINK] - Tess - 11:17pm on 09/30/13

My weekend two w/plant update..three if you count all the time devoted to the Breaking Bad marathon - MariaDNoCA - 9:30pm on 09/29/13
My weekend.. - Heather_in_SF - 5:47pm on 09/30/13

I've got a noon appt for a Whooping Cough vaccine per you... - MariaDNoCA - 5:59pm on 09/30/13

So glad you are getting a booster, remember to take an aspirin or something - Heather_in_SF - 7:35pm on 09/30/13

Well, I only got a flu shot...seems I'd already had the other - MariaDNoCA - 11:44pm on 09/30/13

Maria - Heather_in_SF - 1:16am on 10/01/13

Heather - MariaDNoCA - 4:53am on 10/02/13

Maria.... [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 8:35pm on 10/02/13

Heather - MariaDNoCA - 4:09am on 10/04/13

My weekend six - AngAk1 - 7:36pm on 09/30/13

25076. Induction cooker plate for $49 [LINK] - Lana in FL - 10:11pm on 09/28/13 (3)

The price I get with that link is $69.00 but it's still a good price. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:48pm on 09/29/13

Oh dear - there was a $15 off coupon yesterday, but it seems ot be gone today. [NT] - Lana in FL - 5:51pm on 09/29/13

I saw that too, but shied away after - judy-mass - 10:14pm on 10/01/13

25077. RIP, Marcella Hazan. May there be San Marzano tomatoes in heaven. xoxo [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:04pm on 09/29/13 (5)

Aw no. She was my friend in the kitchen. I"ll get out one of her books & make something completely - Marg CDN2 - 5:54pm on 09/29/13
Oh my, I didn't know this. I have most of her cookbooks. She was fantastic. [NT] - rhoward2va - 6:44pm on 09/29/13
Her cookbooks were my top "go to" (along with "the Way to Cook" by dear Julia.) Some of - Janet in NC - 7:21pm on 09/29/13

Exactly. And my preference was her Osso Bucco alla Milanese. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:48pm on 09/29/13

Marcella lived not far from me in Longboat Key and I must have passed her condo [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:42am on 09/30/13

25078. This sounds so good! Woman's Day Horseradish-crusted Beef with Roasted potatoes and shallots [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:14pm on 09/29/13 (0)

25079. Can you use a cast iron skillet on a smooth glass top stove? TIA [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:29pm on 09/29/13 (4)

I did... just don't shake it back and forth ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:33pm on 09/29/13

Yep. Same advice as Dawn. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:51pm on 09/29/13

thanks, I just wanted it for Johnny Cakes, I'm tired of my old electric frying pan where the heat is - Janet in NC - 7:54pm on 09/29/13

You should try MCM's corn meal & okra cakes in the pan next. Very good. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:53pm on 09/29/13

25080. Rosie's "Chocolate Egg White Buttercream" This turned out quite lovely [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:40pm on 09/29/13 (2)

This sounds right up my alley. I'm not fond of powdered sugar buttercream either. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:36am on 09/30/13
I love frosting...almost any kind...but less sweet is better and this sounds perfect - thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 5:05pm on 09/30/13

25081. question on dehydrator - janew22 - 2:11am on 09/30/13 (4)

Jane, I belong to a food drying group; just this weekend 2 people were - Marsha tbay - 2:35am on 09/30/13

dehydrator - janew22 - 1:29pm on 09/30/13

Back when I was looking ... - MariaDNoCA - 2:30pm on 09/30/13
+1 Excalibur [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:48pm on 09/30/13

25082. Pittsburgh, my home town, is hosting an art event: a 4-story RUBBER DUCKIE. Sandy, feel free to [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 12:59pm on 09/30/13 (4)

This is soo cool! read that when it was overseas, that is was impossible to purchase plastic ducks - barb_b - 1:40pm on 09/30/13
We use to hold rubber duckie races at my old company... - MariaDNoCA - 2:28pm on 09/30/13
They had them in Ohio when we went through last month. We used to have the races - Music City Missy - 1:33am on 10/01/13
Oh Mar, I'm besides meself!!!!! As I'm looking at the gargantuan duckie, a - FloriSandy - 1:55am on 10/02/13

25083. Cardamom Fig Pastry [not T&T, but they sound tasty] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:54pm on 09/30/13 (0)

25084. Question for you candy makers on peanut brittle... - cheezz - 5:11pm on 09/30/13 (11)

I use this recipe from foodandwine. I cut the butter to 1/2 stick, but original has 1 stick [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:19pm on 09/30/13

here is Joe's recipe with no butter at all, but baking soda to lighten it. I'm not a candymaker by [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 09/30/13
Yes, it's Gayles recipe I made before...I just wondered what effect more butter has [NT] - cheezz - 8:21pm on 09/30/13

Ang, did you make the full 1-stick recipe before cutting in half? If so, what was the difference? [NT] - cheezz - 8:27pm on 09/30/13

yes I did, but it was so long ago I don't remember, just that I mention here that I like the 1/2 - AngAk1 - 10:19pm on 09/30/13

I have two professional candy books here: "butter contributes flavor - MarilynFL - 11:44pm on 09/30/13

My "go-to" version from childhood uses 1 C sugar, 1 C karo, 2 TBL butter [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:57pm on 09/30/13
I know if you pour it onto an already warmed sheet, then tilt it, you can make it spread thinner. [NT] - cheezz - 1:45am on 10/01/13

Thanks for the info Mar...I guess I will have to make a couple different batches and see :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:46am on 10/01/13

Well, Gayle's Spicy Peanut Brittle is still the best I've ever tried...increased butter to 3 Tbl [LINK] - cheezz - 5:47pm on 10/02/13

BTW, my thermometer says 290 is soft crack stage...recipe says that's hard crack [NT] - cheezz - 5:53pm on 10/02/13

25085. Frosting update, and cupcake pics. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:04pm on 09/30/13 (21)

Michael, Wonderful job! [NT] - GayR - 6:52pm on 09/30/13
Nicely Done! What a great Uncle...! [NT] - barb_b - 7:01pm on 09/30/13
beautiful! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 09/30/13
Bravo! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:24pm on 09/30/13
Cute, cute, cute! Nice job! [NT] - orchid - 8:07pm on 09/30/13
Very nice! Where do you get the grease-proof cupcake liners? [NT] - cheezz - 8:19pm on 09/30/13

I found them at Michael's, with the Wilton cake decorating stuff. They are foil lined. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:41pm on 09/30/13

Rec: Quick and Rich Vanilla Frosting - Michael in Phoenix - 9:45pm on 09/30/13
REC: Foolproof Chocolate Frosting - Michael in Phoenix - 9:50pm on 09/30/13

I made this icing last night - OH BABY BABY - it was WONDERFUL! [NT] - Tess - 6:57pm on 10/02/13

It was so good with TJ's Pound Plus Belgian Milk Chocolate. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:03am on 10/03/13

Oh so cute -- I like the smiley face! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:28pm on 09/30/13

My niece caught on very quickly. She had never used a pastry bag before. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:59pm on 10/01/13

She's a quick learner - must run in the pastry genes :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:55pm on 10/01/13

I was impressed with her sensitivity, in the sense that some of the cupcakes... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:42am on 10/02/13

Well, both of you are blessed...may you have many more cupcakes together :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:40pm on 10/02/13

Very nice. Well done Michael and Michael's niece! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:34pm on 09/30/13
Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. It was great to have some time with her, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:02pm on 10/01/13

Wow - probably as thrilling for her as if we won a trip to the Cordon Bleu! [NT] - cheezz - 9:56pm on 10/01/13
How fun is that! It is great that you are near each other. Check out Cathy's Laarb. It is super - barb_b - 1:08am on 10/02/13

Excellent suggestion. We will definitely get there! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:40am on 10/02/13

25086. NFRC...I wondered if I could get some ideas on something but - orchid - 7:36pm on 09/30/13 (31)

Acrylic? Resin? I know you can purchase acrylic sheets at Home Depot - Carianna in WA - 8:24pm on 09/30/13

Perpsex or plexiglass would work [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 8:40pm on 09/30/13

I agree with Heather - buy glass - colleenmomof2 - 8:54pm on 09/30/13

A thicker glass, such as 1/2" or even 5/8", although expensive, would be much less - Marg CDN2 - 8:37pm on 09/30/13
Plexiglas tabletop like for a patio table? [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 8:48pm on 09/30/13
I don't think you would be happy with plexiglass because it is so light it slides around [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:53pm on 09/30/13

I don't think so either. I just showed John these links (thanks much) - orchid - 10:01pm on 09/30/13

I was wondering...does it really need to be 4'? That is pretty huge for a coffee table & although - Marg CDN2 - 10:09pm on 09/30/13

Yes, I don't think it can really be smaller. The couch and love - orchid - 10:50pm on 09/30/13

Plastic also might scratch...I looked into this as a topper and went back to glass - MariaDNoCA - 11:27pm on 09/30/13

My dining room table is glass - love it - definately go to a glass place and ask them - they're - Tess - 11:11pm on 09/30/13
I think you can still go with Plexiglass. Just superglue some interesting item (shell, carved wood) - MarilynFL - 11:26pm on 09/30/13

Yes I gotcha and that is a great fix for something light like plexiglass. - orchid - 12:04am on 10/01/13

Maybe I just need to put some time between buying something else. - orchid - 11:41pm on 09/30/13

ooh that is scary. I knew a woman who stood on her glass coffee table to reach something high. The - Marg CDN2 - 12:13am on 10/01/13

Marg is onto an idea here. How about an old square-paned window frame? Wood for stability - MarilynFL - 4:37pm on 10/01/13

Hmmm, I like that idea! I can really picture it and it would bring - orchid - 7:41pm on 10/01/13

Are there any demolition companies nearby? They could direct to some tear-downs. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:05pm on 10/01/13

Deland has an "architectual salvage" business. Old doors, windows, stained glass, etc. - MarilynFL - 10:17pm on 10/01/13

Thank you Marilyn, that was very helpful and sent me in a - orchid - 4:33pm on 10/02/13

Oooo Oooo Oooo - Pick me - I have the perfect products!!!! [LINK] - Music City Missy - 1:16am on 10/01/13

And if you go back with glass be sure to get a tempered glass or.... - Music City Missy - 1:28am on 10/01/13
Thanks, I'll pour through this tomorrow. Thanks so much everyone! [NT] - orchid - 3:02am on 10/01/13

I have a glass table but the base got broken during our remodel. Does anyone have an idea where I - Marsha tbay - 10:57pm on 10/02/13

Hi Marsha. Can you find an image online of what your table looked like "before" - MarilynFL - 12:13am on 10/03/13

No I have not seen that either! It's octaganol shaped. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 1:09am on 10/03/13

Look through these images and see if any look similar. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 10/03/13

You are a blessing. The base for my table IS in the pictures! I'll have to check the price. That - Marsha tbay - 2:05am on 10/05/13

It's simple, M. Just open Google, put in your search paramets and select IMAGE at the top - MarilynFL - 5:39pm on 10/05/13

Marsha, most of the companies that make or import tables will sell them with or without glass. The - Marg CDN2 - 10:48pm on 10/03/13

Marg, you are a blessing in sharing this information!!! I will check with them with great - Marsha tbay - 2:11am on 10/05/13

25087. ISO, andouille sausage recipe. all you sausage makers---search didn't show anything. found an Olga - AngAk1 - 12:06am on 10/01/13 (10)

Ang, Have a look at Emeril's Recipe......this is not tried and true by me, look at the reviews. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:15pm on 10/01/13

looks good! [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:58am on 10/02/13

Moose and chitlins. Made into sausage. Wow, how I wish Dave Barry... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:18pm on 10/01/13

no, no chitlins. americanized version. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:56am on 10/02/13

How so? Is it still andouille? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:38am on 10/02/13

I haven't found a recipe with chitlin's unless you mean the casings we'll use. see Gay's link [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:03pm on 10/02/13

Traditional andouille is made from the intestines and stomach of the pig. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:52pm on 10/02/13

oh geez....I guess I won't be eating that anymore. Is that why they make it so spicy? - MarilynFL - 4:10pm on 10/03/13

so we don't offend any andouille purists, we will call this our Kenai River Spicy Sausage. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:16pm on 10/03/13
I can't eat the authentic andouille with the chitlins because of the taste/smell. - Michael in Phoenix - 12:34am on 10/04/13

25088. Getting burned out on drinking chicken broth, anyone got a favorite beef broth recipe/method? - Heather_in_SF - 1:19am on 10/01/13 (7)

If you can get bones - Earnie - 3:11am on 10/01/13
There's a CI recipe that is wonderful. It involves lots of meat, some of it with bones. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:57pm on 10/01/13

This one is good, but pretty expensive if you don't have an "in" with a good butcher. - MarilynFL - 4:32pm on 10/01/13

ha, I agree, I think my beloved local butcher only has fancypants bones.... - Heather_in_SF - 7:23pm on 10/01/13

Heather, "Fancypants Bones" is my new favorite expression. [NT] - Joe - 8:25pm on 10/02/13

But, it IS good! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:38am on 10/02/13

So my delivery service had pork shanks on sale, but only 1.5 pounds - Heather_in_SF - 9:09pm on 10/02/13

25089. OH - this looks good - Baked Shrimp with Fennel and Feta -- on the to-try list [NT] [LINK] - Tess - 3:12pm on 10/01/13 (1)

Oh my, that does look good. I will keep an eye out for fennel to try this. [NT] - Joe - 12:14am on 10/02/13

25090. Any thoughts on how useful a potato ricer is? - emtd - 2:26am on 10/02/13 (27)

They make lovely potatoes & it only takes a few seconds to squeeze one through - Melissa Dallas - 3:22am on 10/02/13
While I will happily smash up some potatoes for every day for the fam, I wouldn't give up my ricer - Carianna in WA - 5:24am on 10/02/13
My mom had one in the 50s and I wish I had captured it when we packed up her home. There is - Marg CDN2 - 5:38am on 10/02/13
Good for nothing but ricing potatoes but NOTHING does that job as well. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:12am on 10/02/13

I have to agree with this statement. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:32am on 10/02/13

Very handy for squeezing juice out of mushroom duxelles, also blanched spinach [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:45pm on 10/02/13

Good idea! Keep 'em coming, because mine never comes out except for Thanksgiving. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:25pm on 10/02/13

Exactly! That is the only time I use mine! Love it! But I laughed this am, when reading - barb_b - 5:35pm on 10/02/13

Thanks everybody - I appreciate the feedback. Do I change - emtd - 7:07pm on 10/02/13

emtd, I rice the potatoes back into the hot pot, off the heat, add soft butter, than add hot milk - MarilynFL - 7:33pm on 10/02/13
Betty, I usually have 40 for thanksgiving, and use the rice maker...Do not be afraid! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 7:40pm on 10/02/13

Wow - I bet you have strong biceps:) Thanks again everyone. [NT] - emtd - 8:50pm on 10/02/13

Isn't a Foley Food Mill easier? I have both but prefer that for a lot of potatoes. - Janet in NC - 1:30am on 10/03/13

Dear Lord. Grant me the strength to withstand the temptation of another kitchen tool. Amen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:30am on 10/03/13

Denied! Go shop!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:51am on 10/03/13

Begone! PPWSSLT Satan! - MarilynFL - 2:52pm on 10/03/13

we have always just used our mixer for mashed potatoes. anyone else? [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:07pm on 10/03/13

I use my Grandmother's potato masher even if I have 40 for dinner - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:59am on 10/04/13

Me too. I use Mom's masher. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:40pm on 10/04/13

Sorry, but you all are working way too hard. . . - mistral - 5:15pm on 10/03/13

mine are even simpler---I smash first with the mixer beaters, then turn the beaters on to beat them - AngAk1 - 10:28pm on 10/03/13

Agree. This is how I've done it since I was 8 and mashed potatoes was my job. - MarilynFL - 11:59pm on 10/03/13

It sounds like the potatoes are overcooking. . . - mistral - 4:28am on 10/04/13

Riced potatoes make the best mashed potatoes and... - Richard in Cincy - 6:25pm on 10/06/13

But I like lumpy mashed potatoes! [NT] - cheezz - 6:54pm on 10/06/13

I actually take a scoop out first, rice the majority, hand mash the few and add back in. Win/Win. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:18pm on 10/07/13

Stir-ins? - Richard in Cincy - 3:41pm on 10/07/13

25091. Speaking of honey, I just opened an organic bottle from the store and it was disgusting - MariaDNoCA - 7:28am on 10/02/13 (6)

Take it back to the store!!! Something funky is going on. . . . - mistral - 5:33pm on 10/02/13
I second that!! Take it back...something is horribly wrong. BTW, honey does come - cheezz - 5:44pm on 10/02/13

I've had some honey that was almost black but it tasted divine, I would return it ASAP. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:48pm on 10/02/13

Does the label have an 800 number? You may want to call and report it. If you take it to the - barb_b - 11:38am on 10/03/13
honey can vary widely in taste. our friend brought us some Tupelo honey, and that tastes unique [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:09pm on 10/03/13

Tupelo is from a tupelo tree that grows here in the south. I love tupelo buy it only! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 7:42pm on 10/05/13

25092. Q for Mistral on your Spiced Banana Jam recipe (enclosed)... - MariaDNoCA - 7:48am on 10/02/13 (1)

Answer: - mistral - 5:30pm on 10/02/13

25093. any one-armed recipes out there? - Dawn_MO - 5:31pm on 10/02/13 (3)

I really recommend you get this - a double-edged mandoline [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 8:24pm on 10/02/13

i am having a hard time with this shouler injury. - Dawn_MO - 7:45pm on 10/12/13

souper chicken noodle soup - emtd - 9:10pm on 10/02/13

25094. Small white chocolate spider webs tutorial (cake toppers). DawnNYS, thought of you when I saw this. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:52pm on 10/02/13 (1)

Oh, ha ha, cute. They look fairly simple to make using melted white wafers. Thanks! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:40pm on 10/03/13

25095. This sounds fun, REC: Blood Orange Olive Oil Poached Alaskan Halibut - Heather_in_SF - 8:21pm on 10/02/13 (0)

25096. What's your favorite recipe for cocktail sauce? [NT] - Meryl - 6:05am on 10/03/13 (3)

are you referring to a sauce for shrimp or some seafood? If so - Marg CDN2 - 7:30am on 10/03/13

Thanks! [NT] - Meryl - 7:37am on 10/03/13
That's mine too! Good stuff... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:31am on 10/04/13

25097. What did I see at Whole Foods? It was sauerkraut, but there was a word - MarilynFL - 2:47pm on 10/03/13 (22)

Choucroute garnie [LINK] [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 3:41pm on 10/03/13

But choucroute garnie should have had meat in it. I wonder if it was choucroute maison (home-made) [NT] - Joe - 3:58pm on 10/03/13

Yep...that's the word, but minus the "garnie" or "maison". Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:09pm on 10/03/13

to answer your other question, sauerkraut is indeed a superfood - pmassell_93 - 5:01pm on 10/03/13

Marilyn, about the sauerkraut: . . . - mistral - 4:53pm on 10/03/13

Thanks, mistral & paul. I've always like it in stuffed cabbage, but never ate it alone. Time to try. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:42pm on 10/03/13

humm, I have a huge Napa cabbage just sitting in the frig. Can I use that? Or does - MarilynFL - 6:53pm on 10/03/13

you can definitely use it. what method will you be using? - pmassell_93 - 8:15pm on 10/03/13

Sure you can! I have tasted: . . . - mistral - 9:47pm on 10/03/13

What Paul said. I have a 5 gal crock of sauerkraut "working" right now - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:04am on 10/04/13

And a further comment for Marilyn - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:16am on 10/04/13

You probably want to get a package/jar of fresh with a date. . . - mistral - 3:50am on 10/04/13

Try Hawaiian style kim chee (this is what they call it here; it's brought in from Hawaii) . . . - mistral - 3:55am on 10/04/13

i bought a jar of this and loved it. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:35pm on 10/12/13

Why? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:25am on 10/05/13

The fresh stuff tastes better! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:00pm on 10/06/13

agreed. I never liked sauerkraut until I had the good stuff - pmassell_93 - 4:24am on 10/04/13
absolutely. never buy kraut in a can. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:22pm on 10/06/13

Thanks everyone! Cathy, just how "bad" is the fementing smell? Do I need to do this in the garage? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:55pm on 10/05/13

No- I don't think so. I've always done it in my kitchen-both in MN and here in HI [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:17pm on 10/05/13
I use a fermenting crock every once in a while it "passes" some gas out of - pmassell_93 - 5:23pm on 10/05/13
If the garage is willing.............personally, I find it quite a nasty smell. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:10pm on 10/05/13

25098. Pumpkin Apple Soup with Dried Fruit, Pine Nuts, Chile de Arbol [LINK] - Earnie - 4:54pm on 10/03/13 (1)

New Link [LINK] - Earnie - 2:48am on 10/04/13

25099. Have you ever noticed that people really love the things that you and I might think simple? - mistral - 5:22pm on 10/03/13 (27)

I have a lot of friends who cook but many who don't and they think something simple, like making a - Heather_in_SF - 5:50pm on 10/03/13

I don't know anyone (outside of sister & daughter) who cook or bake. Makes it easy to please :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:44pm on 10/03/13

Although I find it extremely sad and a whole new generation that can hardly boil water. - cheezz - 7:45pm on 10/03/13

now you "know" one sewer----me! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:25pm on 10/03/13
I also sewed most of my clothes and those for my children - judy-mass - 12:00am on 10/04/13
I've always hated sewing. I do buttons and a few seams - that's it. [NT] - Meryl - 12:06am on 10/04/13
I don't sew and have always disliked it since having to make a circle skirt in Girl - Janet in NC - 1:46am on 10/04/13

I wonder aloud if there is a relationship between the decline of cooking skills and obesity. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:29am on 10/04/13

I've ALWAYS suspected the chocolate cream pies I buy at the store were higher in calories than the - Steve2 in LA - 1:24am on 10/04/13
I was chatting with a gal today who has spent many years in Germany. She commented that she gained - Curious1 - 2:54am on 10/04/13

and probably the tendency to walk a lot lot less than Europeans do. What a bunch of sloths we are. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:09am on 10/04/13

And portion size. I sat across from a young couple with 2 small kids on a boat ride up - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 10/04/13

You're right...I lunch at my friends (she's French) and the lunch portion is appetizer size! - cheezz - 8:11pm on 10/05/13

One of the big reasons is all the sugar that US producers stuff into every... - Richard in Cincy - 6:19pm on 10/06/13

I have told people I should have been a 40s or 50s farm wife with the things - Melissa Dallas - 12:48pm on 10/04/13

Good for you! Someone has to pass on the fast-fading talents! [NT] - cheezz - 8:12pm on 10/05/13

Sewing, Cooking, and Potato Ricers - Earnie - 2:45am on 10/04/13

Cooking, sewing, knitting, quilting in my oldest and fondest memories - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:09am on 10/04/13
If you live near a military base, there are groups that sew special pillows and small quilts for the - AngAk1 - 6:55pm on 10/04/13
I have such fond memories of mom making all my clothes... - MariaDNoCA - 7:07pm on 10/04/13

I have been a sewer, knitter and cook ever since I was in my teens. - Sylvia - 9:10am on 10/04/13

After a short ponder, most of my friends are good cooks who prepare meals from scratch. A few take - Sylvia - 9:14am on 10/04/13

That's so unusual...what part of the world do you live in Sylvia? [NT] - cheezz - 8:12pm on 10/05/13

I now live in Ottawa, Ontario.....in Canada. We used to live in Montreal. - Sylvia - 10:26am on 10/07/13

My daughter is in Vancouver...apparently it's an eastern Canada thing :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:48pm on 10/07/13

if you have the itch to knit again, Cancer centers welcome knit/crocheted hats. tis the season! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 10/04/13
I knit, embroider and crewel (crewel, crewel world!) and cook, of course, fond memories of my mom [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:21pm on 10/04/13

25100. mistral your package arrived today...i am so excited! - Dawn_MO - 10:50pm on 10/03/13 (10)

The cuttings are well healed over so I would suggest. . . - mistral - 3:47am on 10/04/13

mistral, can you help me? I think I killed our beautiful Christmas cactus! Larry's going to kill me - MarilynFL - 1:53pm on 10/05/13

STOP WATERING IT! Put it somewhere where it will dry out quick, in bright light. . . - mistral - 6:28pm on 10/05/13

Wow, you are optimistic. It sounds like a goner to me. I have taken cacti right out of the pot to - Marg CDN2 - 6:39pm on 10/05/13

ha HA ha HA! Naughty, naughty! :-) (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:23pm on 10/05/13
Have you ever noticed that people kill the plants that you and I might think simple to grow? . . . - mistral - 9:27pm on 10/05/13

Best I can hope for is that I learn from all these mistakes. No kids for me either, they were lucky! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:57am on 10/06/13
I think I garden them to death...I can kill anything no matter how "kill-proof" [NT] - cheezz - 6:52pm on 10/06/13

Thank you. I'm pretty sure it's dead. I put some of the fall-outs in dirt. We'll see what - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 10/07/13

First thing to remember: The symptoms of Overwatering and Undewatering are the same! (more) - mistral - 5:09pm on 10/07/13

25101. Pecan Pie Rugelach [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 6:37am on 10/04/13 (1)

Thanksgivukkah...snickersnicker :) COPIED! Recipe looks easier than pictures make out. [NT] - cheezz - 8:16pm on 10/05/13

25102. NFR-Suggestions: Larry may be in Toronto next Thursday-Sunday. - MarilynFL - 1:55pm on 10/04/13 (9)

I'd recommend Niagra-on-the-Lake - we just returned from there - deb-in-MI - 3:03pm on 10/04/13
I think Niagara would be a better bet than Stratford. Stratford is further and not so much to do/ - Marg CDN2 - 7:41pm on 10/04/13
I'll check with John and see if he has any suggestions but they - orchid - 7:41pm on 10/04/13

Sorry Marilyn, he said airport area only and nothing memorable. [NT] - orchid - 10:47pm on 10/04/13

And in case he needs to know, it's pronounced 'Tranna'. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:43pm on 10/04/13

What is? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:51pm on 10/05/13

T O R O N T O pronounced Tranna. Actually Traunna. Did you see Ben Affleck in Argo? - Marg CDN2 - 6:06pm on 10/05/13

I saw that...but I assumed it was his Bah-ston accent coming through. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:55pm on 10/05/13

Thanks everyone. I've passed the info along. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 10/05/13

25103. Anyone use a cone-filter-style coffeemaker? - ErininNY - 4:45pm on 10/04/13 (20)

I know this may sound silly, but can you use them to "filter" soup? Oragami? Or... - barb_b - 5:52pm on 10/04/13

^^^ hee hee! Haven't seen that in forever. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 6:00pm on 10/04/13
Are they full size, or number two size? My Melitta uses the 2s. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:54pm on 10/04/13

They're #4 size. [NT] - ErininNY - 8:51pm on 10/04/13

Good idea! But I just don't make soup that often... [NT] - ErininNY - 8:53pm on 10/04/13

FYI.... The above was a reference to the movie "airplane". [NT] - barb_b - 8:58pm on 10/04/13

Oh! Sorry. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:17pm on 10/05/13

they work just fine in the cone-type coffee pots.. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:01pm on 10/04/13

Yes, but we bought the basket kind. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:52pm on 10/04/13

i know. i had them flipped. blame the oxycodin. ;) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:44pm on 10/05/13

Are you sure you can't use them? When I travel and deal with those small - Janet in NC - 6:58pm on 10/04/13

I strain my yogurt in them. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:01pm on 10/04/13

Use them like paper towels - sandwich holder, micro splatter guard, wrap - MariaDNoCA - 7:25pm on 10/05/13

bouquet garni - insert spices, tie with string and throw in the pot [NT] - cheezz - 8:30pm on 10/05/13

Cake pan liner (instead of parchment) I still spray with Baker's Joy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:54pm on 10/05/13

Basket filters, yeah, but cone shape? For that cone-shaped horn of plenty pan maybe? heehee [NT] - cheezz - 6:51pm on 10/06/13

liqueur filter, plate protectors when stacking china [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:41pm on 10/06/13

straining dried porcini liquid [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:57pm on 10/06/13
The only filter between my and my liqueur these days is the liquor-store door. - ErininNY - 11:30pm on 10/07/13

Ha! Good one! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:57pm on 10/08/13

25104. Seasonal FRC - Pinterest is blowing up with pumpkin everything. I hate pumpkin everything! [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 5:47pm on 10/04/13 (13)

THat was my laugh for the day! Thx for posting! [NT] - barb_b - 6:02pm on 10/04/13
OMG - I hate pumpkin, too! This is fantastic! Thanks for posting!!!! [NT] - Meryl - 6:26pm on 10/04/13
OMG, love this. I like pumpkin, but not pumpkin spice everything and not coffee. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:02pm on 10/04/13
hahaha, thanks. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:43pm on 10/04/13
Thank you! Was looking at a pumpkin choc. cake recipe this afternoon and wondering, why? [NT] - Curious1 - 2:15am on 10/05/13
Darn -I couldn't get the sound to work:( [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:24pm on 10/05/13
Ha! I just watched it this morning before going out for my beach walk. Stopped at 7/11 - MarilynFL - 1:46pm on 10/05/13

Pumpkin Spice Zombie!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:43pm on 10/05/13
LOL! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:51pm on 10/09/13

HA! Pumpkin pie...that's it...keep it OUT of everything else!!! :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:34pm on 10/05/13
But...I'm going to have to remove the cover from my FC magazine, this looks so good. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:16pm on 10/07/13
I see what you mean about the pumpkin. I just got back from... - Richard in Cincy - 7:31pm on 10/08/13
Exactly. [NT] [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 9:51pm on 10/09/13

25105. NFRC: This is so cool I had to share, I'm so doing this, a mini free neighborhood library -> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:55pm on 10/04/13 (2)

I think these are so cute! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 7:59pm on 10/05/13

I wish I lived in a neighborhood where that is possible. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 10/09/13

25106. ISO Marcella Hazan's minestrone recipe, does anyone have? - Heather_in_SF - 7:56pm on 10/04/13 (4)

I have it. I'll give you the ingredients and the basic instructions but I don't have it stored - Janet in NC - 8:20pm on 10/04/13

Thanks Janet, this is just perfect! - Heather_in_SF - 11:01pm on 10/04/13

Here is a read only version via G books...but only working w/FF (REC meat broth inside) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:41am on 10/05/13

Oh that's great, I can read it just fine. Stock made last night & minestre is cooking! I feel - Heather_in_SF - 9:32pm on 10/05/13

25107. To check out: Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:31pm on 10/04/13 (4)

I gained a pound just reading the recipe! - judy-mass - 11:19pm on 10/04/13
What a beautiful cake! Thanks for sharing! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:26pm on 10/05/13
Here is another to check out: Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake from ATK [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:39pm on 10/05/13
Holy Diverticulitis, that's one beautiful cake. I wonder how long it took? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:04pm on 10/07/13

25108. I made pumpkin spice scones for a women's breakfast this morning... - cheezz - 8:36pm on 10/05/13 (7)

REC: Pumpkin Spice Scones with Cappuccino Cream Glaze - cheezz - 8:36pm on 10/05/13

So much for keeping it out of everything but pie, lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:39pm on 10/05/13
The gluten-free version were even better!! REC: GF Pumpkin Scones - cheezz - 8:39pm on 10/05/13

Traitor. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 9:45pm on 10/05/13

Honey, she can't hear you. cheezz has turned into a PSZ. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:52pm on 10/05/13

Yup, I thought it was a little ironic too. I'd never voluntarily make them for myself but... - cheezz - 11:38pm on 10/05/13

Do NOT mess with my latte though :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:39pm on 10/05/13

25109. Anyone ever made homemade bitters? (updated link) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:37pm on 10/05/13 (3)

No, but I have a friend that makes - Richard in Cincy - 5:39pm on 10/06/13

And I have a friend who is just, plain bitter. Does that help? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:31am on 10/07/13

Not unless they fit in a martini glass, lol [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:34pm on 10/07/13

25110. Happy Saturday Six! - Heather_in_SF - 9:49pm on 10/05/13 (1)

My weekend one was start reading Dr. Sleep, if it's Oct there needs to be a scary book! - MariaDNoCA - 7:38pm on 10/07/13

25111. Kenai River Spicy Moose Sausage. Ready for smoker [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 10:38pm on 10/05/13 (8)

Are you taking orders? I'ma on it if you are! :-) (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:05am on 10/06/13
Beautiful job, Angie- wish I could taste it! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:57pm on 10/06/13
Sausage Perfection! - Richard in Cincy - 5:37pm on 10/06/13

Moose is darker and a tad gamier. Very lean. We add pork fat for sausage. No elk up here caribou - AngAk1 - 10:36pm on 10/06/13

the marbling in the foreground of that picture is that from the casing? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:21pm on 10/06/13

Yes. That one natural casing had quite the veiny design [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:09pm on 10/06/13

My coworker is Jewish and he orders a synthetic casing online for his homemade sausage. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 10/07/13

Two eggs over light and Moose Sausage! I love spicy sausage and I bet they're good. Time to - FloriSandy - 11:31pm on 10/09/13

25112. Sunday Bavarian Pork Roast [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 3:59pm on 10/06/13 (8)

This is what it SHOULD look like [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 4:05pm on 10/06/13

and the full spread [NT] [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 4:05pm on 10/06/13

Gorgeous. How funny- I am making pork roast and sauerkraut today. Like minds. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:56pm on 10/06/13

;) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:59pm on 10/06/13

Gott in Himmel! Looks JUST like my grandmother's table. Well done. (Wait, no knoedel?) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:29am on 10/07/13

Well not as fancy but I put boneless pork ribs in with some sauerkraut to cook overnight [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:54am on 10/07/13

How do you do this! Magic??? Everytime I scroll past this thread, I immediately want pork & kraut! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:41pm on 10/09/13

Me too. I hope it rolls over soon. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:33pm on 10/09/13

25113. I am Planning a Traditional Victorian English Christmas Feast... [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 5:11pm on 10/06/13 (41)

Wow!! Perfect as is!! I will look for my invite in the next month :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:49pm on 10/06/13

Me too, looks delish! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:36pm on 10/07/13

Must it be totally kosher Victorian? - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:08am on 10/07/13

Cathy I was thinking about another veg... - Richard in Cincy - 3:20pm on 10/07/13

I've made the Timbale in a ring with B sprouts in the center - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:24pm on 10/07/13
Geez Richard. We're going to be drooling for the next 3 months now. I agree on a veg - Marg CDN2 - 6:59pm on 10/07/13

Excellent suggestion! - Richard in Cincy - 7:41pm on 10/07/13

Souds heavenly - like cheezz, I'll be waiting on my invitation! - Music City Missy - 3:52am on 10/07/13

Yes, mushrooms would be excellent with the beef... - Richard in Cincy - 3:34pm on 10/07/13

Almost positive there was no flour. - Music City Missy - 9:42pm on 10/07/13

What a wonderful menu! I can just imagine the fabulous aromas wafting around your house. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:16am on 10/07/13

I'm picturing Tiny Tim leaning his crutches up against the window pane and sniffing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:06pm on 10/07/13

I've got the crutches already leaning against the door and I'm betting Heather does too. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:36pm on 10/07/13

It's such a celebratory menu, you're going to have a great Christmas! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:45am on 10/08/13
Mind if I perch on your shoulders to watch the brandied plum pudding aflame?? I hope Richard - FloriSandy - 11:47pm on 10/09/13

Winter party guests are used to me lighting things ;) - Richard in Cincy - 1:42pm on 10/10/13

do you have to disable a few smoke alarms? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:38pm on 10/10/13
Cool! I'll be there to watch. [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:04am on 10/11/13

BTW, if you think you might want to egg nog, I have THE outstanding recipe. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:27pm on 10/07/13

Please share your recipe - colleenmomof2 - 12:10am on 10/08/13

Ditto [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:39am on 10/08/13
Here's it. It's also very pretty if you have a spectacular bowl as the egg whites are white and - Marg CDN2 - 1:41am on 10/08/13

Marg, that truly is a bacchanalian epic! - Richard in Cincy - 1:54pm on 10/08/13

Our family friend's epic eggnog recipe uses egg nog ice cream, - Heather_in_SF - 5:19pm on 10/08/13
You've already made it? What holiday are we talking about? Both recipes are giving me a headache. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:32pm on 10/08/13

This year's egg nog is already in the fridge aging. ;) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:39pm on 10/08/13

hmmm. Do you also make your own advocate? Glad to know if won't be a problem if I arrive early. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:17am on 10/09/13

No I don't make Advocaat (at least not yet!), I keep a bottle of the German - Richard in Cincy - 2:55pm on 10/09/13

I haven't bought it for about 30 years and always threw out the bottle with only 1/4 gone. So I [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:31pm on 10/09/13

I survived... - Richard in Cincy - 6:50pm on 10/09/13

We've used this recipe for years, but with one change. We don't like it to be - charlie - 2:49pm on 10/08/13

Be still my tastebuds! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:28pm on 10/07/13
My old standby REC: Colorful Vegetable Casserole might work--especially with the roast beef... - charlie - 2:45pm on 10/08/13
Minted peas in a hollowed poached or roasted vegetable like onion [NT] - charlie - 6:26pm on 10/08/13
What fun planning! I have never had goose before.. Is it similar to a duck from an asian market - barb_b - 12:29am on 10/09/13

Barb, to me it's not like anything else... - Richard in Cincy - 2:50pm on 10/09/13

Drinks - BonnieinHolland - 5:47am on 10/09/13

Ah yes, I was wondering about having a wine - Richard in Cincy - 2:48pm on 10/09/13

Richard, what's your wine budget? Hard to go wrong with a Napa Cab, maybe an Opus One? Although, we - Steve2 in LA - 11:54pm on 10/09/13
claret - BonnieinHolland - 3:09pm on 10/11/13

Many Thanks! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:21pm on 10/11/13

25114. ISO: some way to serve fruit at a breakfast for 40...suggestions? Recipes? - cheezz - 6:45pm on 10/06/13 (43)

BTW, next month is quiche, bacon and sausage...some kind of fruit...any good quick potato sides? [NT] - cheezz - 6:47pm on 10/06/13

How about those roasted potatoes cut side down over parsley leaves I think they're in T&T - AngAk1 - 10:58pm on 10/06/13

Oh!! Thanks for reminding me! I LOVE those potatoes and forgot all about them! [NT] - cheezz - 5:53am on 10/07/13

These are all delicious and healthy: [NT] - Meryl - 7:24pm on 10/06/13

Tike Treat [LINK] - Meryl - 7:25pm on 10/06/13

Fresh Fruit Sundae Snack [LINK] - Meryl - 7:26pm on 10/06/13

Mock Strawberries Romanoff - Meryl - 7:28pm on 10/06/13

Hawaiian Fruit Platter - Meryl - 7:31pm on 10/06/13

Banana Creamed Fruit - Meryl - 7:33pm on 10/06/13

Thanks Meryl! The first and last sound most promising [NT] - cheezz - 9:24pm on 10/06/13

You could always just do trays of sliced melon. Too bad grapefruit halves are hard to eat - Melissa Dallas - 8:28pm on 10/06/13
I really like fruit compote this time of year. My mother-in-law serves a nice one at xmas that [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 8:48pm on 10/06/13

Oooh...this will be perfect for the Christmas meeting! Thanks Carianna :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:22pm on 10/06/13

Fruit pizza/tart/King cake w fruit filling/Granola bar - note some can't eat grapefruit due to meds. [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:27pm on 10/06/13
Cheezz, do yourself a favor and make this. Major raves. [LINK] - Traca - 9:30pm on 10/06/13
Kabobs? Maybe too much work. But do ahead for some fruits. Small cup of yogurt for dipping - AngAk1 - 10:52pm on 10/06/13
My favorite cut up fruit method and a really good easy potato recipe - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:51am on 10/07/13

HA! Appreciate the ideas Cathy, but these are church ladies...Triple Sec wouldn't work :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:52am on 10/07/13

A little spritz of orange juice can replace the triple sec. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:10pm on 10/07/13
It is just a couple tablespoons-worth. I doubt it would offend the church ladies [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:25pm on 10/07/13

Even a couple tablespoons would distress some Southern Baptist ladies - Melissa Dallas - 9:18pm on 10/07/13

Yes, but you know how that old joke goes, if one of them were there they would enjoy it but if there - Janet in NC - 11:18pm on 10/07/13

Heehee...not that we don't drink, but in a group you never know who might be a recovering alcoholic - cheezz - 2:23am on 10/08/13

Heck, if you're Episcopalian like I am the parish hall fridge is full of beer & wine - Melissa Dallas - 12:34pm on 10/08/13

Ditto the Unitarians here. No drinks after the service that I see but plenty - Janet in NC - 2:28pm on 10/08/13

I'll pray for y'all :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:48pm on 10/08/13

Thanks for all the help everyone - I have some good ideas to run with now. You're the best!!! [NT] - cheezz - 5:55am on 10/07/13
Another idea....What about a cold fruit soup? I have made this a few times: rec: Chilled Melon [LINK] - barb_b - 2:47pm on 10/07/13
here is one, i haven't made it. rec: velma's 24-hour fruit salad - Dawn_MO - 8:47pm on 10/07/13

This is delicious, more dessert than salad by today's standards . It wasn't Sunday dinner without - Curious1 - 9:35pm on 10/07/13

Except for the marshmallows this sounds great! (Is marshmallow a breakfast food?) :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:20am on 10/08/13

Only in cocoa? [NT] - Curious1 - 4:42pm on 10/08/13

Nope...not in s'mores either. Love 7-minute frosting though...go figure [NT] - cheezz - 6:47pm on 10/08/13

the marshmallows get all soft and luscious----really nice, and I don't like marshmallows generally [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:09pm on 10/08/13

the Frog's Eye Salad is very similar to this, but has Acini de Pepe pasta included. tasty! just [LINK] - AngAk1 - 10:10pm on 10/08/13

Did you have 5 cup salad? 1 cup each pineapple, Mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, sour cream [NT] - Curious1 - 6:05pm on 10/09/13

Ambrosia - Earnie - 2:40am on 10/09/13
i thought this presentation was cute and inexpensive. [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 8:15pm on 10/09/13

Great Idea [NT] - Earnie - 11:56pm on 10/09/13
That is so creative! And seasonal [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:27am on 10/10/13
I posted a recipe for this above - See "Fresh Fruit Sundae Snack" [NT] - Meryl - 12:29am on 10/10/13
I do love the look of that - drizzle with a little sweetened yogurt...yum! [NT] - cheezz - 1:34am on 10/10/13

Maybe make a bar out of it. Toppings to add - Dawn_MO - 2:02am on 10/10/13

25115. Looks good: Loaded Potato Casserole [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:52am on 10/07/13 (2)

yum! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:45pm on 10/10/13
Zowie, does this look delicious. Thanks for posting, Meryl! Printer is clacking away.... [NT] - wigs - 7:16pm on 10/25/13

25116. To check out: Kanelbullar - Swedish cinnamon rolls [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:56am on 10/07/13 (0)

25117. ISO Stupidly simple pie crust recipe - DawnNYS - 9:04pm on 10/07/13 (9)

Here's one from CI that was posted by deb-in-MI - Foolproof all butter pie pastry: - Meryl - 9:39pm on 10/07/13

Here's another to check out from J. Kenji L�pez-Alt: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:42pm on 10/07/13

Stupidly simple pie crust...Open package, remove crust, place in pan. Sorry couldn't resist. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:52pm on 10/07/13

DITTO! [NT] - Marianne - 1:32am on 10/08/13

My current fave is Dorie's Good For Almost Everything Pie Dough in T&T [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:36am on 10/08/13
here's my go-to, also from CI - cyalexa2 - 1:55am on 10/08/13

This is a good one! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 10/08/13

My two easiest, no fail, pie crusts - cheezz - 2:16am on 10/08/13
Thanks ladies! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:18pm on 10/10/13

25118. FR: Internet wanderings landed me at Food Fight, the documentary [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:39am on 10/08/13 (0)

25119. Has anyone made savory tarts using silken tofu instead of eggs? - Heather_in_SF - 5:21pm on 10/08/13 (3)

Not T&T, but I'll nominate you to volunteer [paraphrasing a relative who does this quite often] - MarilynFL - 6:19pm on 10/08/13
I have used it for dessert tarts/pies/puddings... - Richard in Cincy - 7:23pm on 10/08/13

Oh that is an interesting idea with the ricotta. - Heather_in_SF - 11:38pm on 10/10/13

25120. Fake blood [for halloween cake decorating >> stains] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:40pm on 10/08/13 (1)

Cool! I've also used caramel sauce/topping/food coloring [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:27pm on 10/08/13

25121. Has there been a change in cooking oil? - Richard in Cincy - 7:27pm on 10/08/13 (19)

They've changed to a cheaper fat. Make sure you tell them this is NOT acceptable! Good Luck! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 8:22pm on 10/08/13
Maybe they're reusing their oil several times instead of using fresh batches. [NT] - Meryl - 8:33pm on 10/08/13
This is at several places. Not just one place. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:38pm on 10/08/13
Could you be noticing a sort of fishy taste from canola oil? The only place I've picked up on it is - Curious1 - 8:38pm on 10/08/13

Oops, more than one place, that is odd. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:39pm on 10/08/13

Not odd if the places are all being served by the same middleman/salesperson/supplier. . . (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:41pm on 10/08/13

Could it be your own tastebuds have rejuvenated after being away from the stuff? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:00pm on 10/08/13
So no one else has noticed a change? - Richard in Cincy - 11:52pm on 10/08/13

Maybe something to do with the trans-fat bandwagon that everyone scrambled to jump off? - Carianna in WA - 12:07am on 10/09/13
Good gracious. This may be the first time that living in a culinary wasteland has its advantages. - MarilynFL - 11:43am on 10/09/13

Yes, the world of industrial desserts has really taken a nose dive to - Richard in Cincy - 2:42pm on 10/09/13
Isn't Publix bakery frosting made with vegetable shortening and butter flavoring? [NT] - Curious1 - 6:01pm on 10/09/13

I don't know, C. They just used to scrap a big wad into a clear plastic clam shell for me - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 10/09/13

Well, that makes it easier for us to please our guests :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:37pm on 10/09/13
Maybe run it by your doctor, though, on the off chance that it's a symptom of something...? [NT] - ErininNY - 7:30pm on 10/09/13
I would guess that generic "vegetable oil" formulas change depending on what the market - Melissa Dallas - 1:36am on 10/10/13

Wondering if you are taking any drugs now that are new since your last whiff of one. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:11pm on 10/09/13
I have noticed off tastes from baked goods some, not consistently though - Music City Missy - 6:06pm on 10/11/13

Yes, they are definitely playing with the fats... - Richard in Cincy - 3:49am on 10/13/13

25122. Help making a sweet glaze without milk - deb-in-MI - 10:30am on 10/09/13 (12)

Water, or use apple juice [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:06am on 10/09/13
Lemon juice and sugar makes a nice glaze. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:49pm on 10/09/13
Or warm caramel. You can thin that with water. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 10/09/13
Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:59pm on 10/09/13
nondairy creamer works too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:37pm on 10/09/13

or coffee for a little color [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:38pm on 10/09/13
Yes, and you can buy it in the flavored variety for extra taste [NT] - cheezz - 6:39pm on 10/09/13

Apple juice or lemon juice as already noted or orange juice.M's suggestion of caramel sounds great. [NT] - Meryl - 8:49pm on 10/09/13
I vote for apple juice as well. Maybe even applejack or hard cider. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:56pm on 10/09/13

Or brandy or bourbon! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:40am on 10/10/13

Thanks so much everyone. There's orange juice in the batter so I'll try that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:29am on 10/10/13

You could also add a little orange zest to the glaze to enhance the orange flavor. [NT] - Meryl - 6:11pm on 10/10/13

25123. Making a light luncheon for some friends of my sisters tomorrow - menu as follows and question - elaine - 11:29am on 10/09/13 (10)

elaine, I've enjoyed this: watermelon, grape tomato, mint, feta salad. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 10/09/13

nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 10/09/13
Yes, perfect! [NT] - cheezz - 6:45pm on 10/09/13

Frico is always a favorite of mine, plus they look pretty. Can't get much easier [LINK] - cheezz - 6:43pm on 10/09/13

Oh, I see you're doing sandwiches, not salad! Still, frico is good with soup :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:44pm on 10/09/13
I had no idea that's what those were called! Learn something new every day. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:27pm on 10/09/13

Lovely lunch menu! I'd probably just add frisee salad + vinaigrette, but I'm lazy. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:28pm on 10/09/13
Thanks everyone - the watermelon salad looks divine but sadly both watermelon and grape season is - elaine - 10:31am on 10/10/13

Yes, a small green salad sounds good. Maybe with some candied nuts and cranberries? - Pat-NoCal - 6:32pm on 10/11/13

How about something with a little crunch like perhaps a waldorf salad with apples, walnuts, celery.. - Pat-NoCal - 6:22pm on 10/11/13

25124. How long does canned/refridgerated homemade lemon curd last? - MariaDNoCA - 6:56pm on 10/09/13 (1)

I think it will be fine. Two things: the very top portion will have turned a bit browner - MarilynFL - 7:41pm on 10/09/13

25125. Finger limes? New to me. Anyone bought these? I notice Carianna was going to order them - Marg CDN2 - 8:12pm on 10/09/13 (2)

I talked the talk but didn't walk the walk. I haven't seen them in stores... - Carianna in WA - 9:52pm on 10/09/13
So I bought them. My curiosity. Now what to do with them. Seems the most popular use is as a sort [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 5:24pm on 10/11/13

25126. Hahaha! I have been amusing myself for the past hour pinteresting the weirdest pumpkin things I can [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 10:18pm on 10/09/13 (23)

But these sound even worse... [NT] [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 10:26pm on 10/09/13

Those sound gross. BTW, it's pumpkin everything over at TJ's right now [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:27am on 10/10/13

Don't you just love these bloggers who start out saying... - KarenNoCA - 11:03pm on 10/09/13
I'll play - here's one: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:04am on 10/10/13

This one's even worse: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:04am on 10/10/13

More grossness: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:05am on 10/10/13

And another: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:05am on 10/10/13

There's no end to this - we're being taken over by the "pumpkin eaters!" [NT] - Meryl - 2:07am on 10/10/13

I think this tops them all - it's a nightmare: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:21am on 10/10/13

Eww! I think the more words they add to the title of the recipe, the funnier it gets. :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 5:24am on 10/10/13

oh geez, that looks like Alpo. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:24pm on 10/10/13

It does! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:42pm on 10/10/13

But not to be confused with Dorie's Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:46pm on 10/10/13

dare I confess I just printed this?? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:00pm on 10/10/13

Sure, this is when pumpkin is used for good :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:34pm on 10/10/13

And 'ware the water chestnuts and cream of mushroom soup. . . - mistral - 4:35pm on 10/10/13

This is dangerously close to this one. [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:34pm on 10/10/13

This one gets the win. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 5:25am on 10/10/13

Ha! You may be right! For me, it's a tie between this one and the stuffed pumpkin, but hey, they're - Meryl - 5:34am on 10/10/13

how about pumpkin quinoa for breakfast? no, just no [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:27pm on 10/10/13

a WHOLE tablespoon of pumpkin, wowzer. nt [NT] - mistral - 10:23pm on 10/10/13

Apparently EVERYONE wants pumpkin [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:55am on 10/11/13

Hahahaha! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 2:11am on 10/11/13

25127. Chuckling about #25104 above, but wondering about alternative flavoring for a pumpkin or squash pie. - Junebug - 10:29pm on 10/09/13 (6)

Maple is a classic pumpkin flavoring but you might also try Chinese 5-Spice. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:57pm on 10/09/13

Or curry powder [NT] - cheezz - 1:48am on 10/10/13

Leave the spice out and put a praline topping on it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:38am on 10/10/13
Ancho chili? Here's a sweet-savory pumpkin pie, although it does have cinnamon. [LINK] - cheezz - 1:46am on 10/10/13

Or pumpkin, onion, sage and coconut milk?! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:47am on 10/10/13

Or curry! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:00am on 10/10/13

25128. "Saigon" cinnamon - what did I just buy at Costco? I'm confused - also FYI good price on CChips - MariaDNoCA - 1:01am on 10/10/13 (5)

It is Cassia, and Vitnamese & Saigon are used interchangeably depending - Melissa Dallas - 1:30am on 10/10/13
Vietnamese/Saigon cinnamon is very pungent. It is best used for a recipe such as - FloriSandy - 3:08am on 10/10/13

Huh, seems weird they'd sell it in the giant bottles as everyday cinn...off to try it on toast [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:41pm on 10/10/13

Well, I made cinnamon toast and it tasted like - cinnamon toast. A tad more red hots than sweet tho. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:30pm on 10/10/13

Red hot candy = Saigon cinnamon flavor. [NT] - Traca - 5:42am on 10/10/13

25129. My head! (warning--rant on) - Richard in Cincy - 4:44pm on 10/10/13 (21)

It's called "German" because the original version was created by the German Chocolate Company [NT] - charlie - 5:01pm on 10/10/13

Right. I'm aware of the story of German's Sweet Chocolate Cake, but this ain't that. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:13pm on 10/10/13

I said it's a variation [NT] - charlie - 8:32pm on 10/10/13

Hey there, watch out. I started baking with my brandy new cookbook which was Betty [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:40pm on 10/10/13
(hit the wrong key) Crocker's Picture Cook Book 1956 (it says $3.75 on the inside) - Janet in NC - 5:47pm on 10/10/13

Ah yes, source of my two first failures. Liver Loaf and Skillet meatloaf. Not Betty's fault by - Curious1 - 6:15pm on 10/10/13

Liver Loaf. Gah! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 6:26pm on 10/10/13

Shouldn't all this be under the gross food thread, pumpkin clearly isn't the only threat 2our food! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:18pm on 10/10/13
Lol, it was worse than "gah". Really inedible. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:04am on 10/11/13
Don't forget Joy of Cooking's opossum and other "game meat" recipes [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:54am on 10/11/13

Richard, its like everything that has pineapple in it is "Hawaiian". Umhm. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:24pm on 10/11/13

Don't forget the macadamia nuts and coconut!!! That's Hawaiian!!! - Richard in Cincy - 3:46am on 10/13/13

LOL I feel the same way with ethnic foods or even 'new' versions of things - Music City Missy - 6:02pm on 10/11/13

Yeah, put gravy on it and it's "Southern..." [NT] - cheezz - 8:31pm on 10/11/13

And how can most places make cream gravy so vile? - Melissa Dallas - 1:01am on 10/12/13

It's insidious isn't it? - Richard in Cincy - 3:44am on 10/13/13

Do you even get this being a mix? It's FLOUR for God's sake, and just as easy to add milk as H2o [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:32pm on 10/14/13

Amen, amen, AMEN!!! [NT] - cheezz - 8:24pm on 10/13/13

Cream gravy (and a biscuit) is food of the Gods done correctly. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:31pm on 10/14/13

Ok, you've got me drooling on my keyboard...love it on fried potatoes too! [NT] - cheezz - 12:05am on 10/15/13
My x-MIL, from rural Kentucky, made the best sausage gravy and biscuits I will ever eat in my life! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:11pm on 10/15/13

25130. Has anyone seen the new French movie Haute Cusine (Les Saveurs du Palais)? [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:54pm on 10/10/13 (4)

I saw it last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. - Marg CDN2 - 5:25pm on 10/10/13

I haven't seen it. I was planning to go Sunday. Thanks for the recommendation! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:12pm on 10/10/13

I saw it on a plane and in spite of the small screen I enjoyed it as well. [NT] - emtd - 8:29pm on 10/10/13
Definitely recommend it! [NT] - BonnieinHolland - 2:57pm on 10/11/13

25131. I need some cutting boards that are kind to my good knives. The sharpening service suggested - Janet in NC - 6:26pm on 10/10/13 (4)

I use these inexpensive cutting mats because they're good any surface, easy to wash and [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:36pm on 10/10/13

These are the ones I have been using and I too love them for transporting food to the pots etc. - Janet in NC - 12:26am on 10/11/13
I use these too, but with a wood cutting board underneath - MariaDNoCA - 1:07am on 10/11/13

I've tried 4 types of plastic. This is now the one I use. Or at least the material. It allows some - Marg CDN2 - 11:59pm on 10/10/13

25132. Anyone want to be in on a hunt for this recipe? WF's/Tom's espresso chocolate chip cookies... - MariaDNoCA - 7:37pm on 10/10/13 (7)

Can't help you there, but these are insanely fantastic: Chocolate Espresso Chews [IMAGE] - Meryl - 9:47pm on 10/10/13
Maria, Have a look at Elizabeth Falkner's Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:28pm on 10/10/13

Might have to try these, they sound good and I like it's finely ground beans - MariaDNoCA - 12:59am on 10/11/13

My favorites - Earnie - 3:28am on 10/11/13
Rec: Chocolate Espresso Crinkles. Not exactly "chocolate chip" but - Pat-NoCal - 6:07pm on 10/11/13
Here's a knock-off.... [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 8:37pm on 10/11/13
Any more info: are the cookies vanilla...or chocolate COLORED? - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 10/14/13

25133. Does fresh green cabbage have a "pong" when sliced thin, such as for coleslaw? - Michael in Phoenix - 5:10am on 10/11/13 (9)

I think this is normal. was it quite compact? maybe more "fragrant" when compact. if it wasn't - AngAk1 - 5:12pm on 10/11/13

I think it's normal too. Part of the joy of fresh cabbage & makes it hard to resist sampling it. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:29pm on 10/11/13

Okay. Thanks for the info. I'm so protective of our health these days. We can't... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:47pm on 10/11/13
Okay, you left me obliged to look up the word "pong" related to cabbage. Must be getting old. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:11am on 10/12/13

Isn't that something you smoke... [NT] - cheezz - 2:30am on 10/13/13

It's a new one to me. Don't know much british slang. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:40am on 10/12/13
I had no idea it was british. I have used the word "pong" since I was a kid. Bad smell. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:52am on 10/12/13

The only "pongs" knew when I was younger were "Pongo" the dog, "Pong" the video game. . . - mistral - 3:10am on 10/12/13

I heard Jamie Oliver use the word in a good way as in adding pong to a dish. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:46pm on 10/21/13