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

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

30006. Is there any way to save a batch of maple fudge... - judy-mass - 8:37pm on 12/03/17 (8)

I'm pretty sure you can recook it. What do you have to lose? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:43pm on 12/03/17
sure, put it back and cook it to the right temp. [NT] - Charley - 10:30pm on 12/03/17
At the link is a suggestion [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:49pm on 12/03/17

What I did - judy-mass - 1:25am on 12/04/17

Yay! So glad it worked out for you, Judy. May I send you my address?? LOL [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:28am on 12/04/17

Unless you have moved since 2008, I have it! [NT] - judy-mass - 12:31pm on 12/04/17

Still there. (or would that be here.) :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:55pm on 12/04/17

I love a happy ending. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:59pm on 12/04/17

30007. Just learned today is National Cookie Day. Anyone making cookies? Whatcha' makin'? :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:56pm on 12/04/17 (17)

Got a Springerle mold or rolling pin? These Soft Glazed Gingerbread cookies just came on [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:21pm on 12/04/17
I spent much of Saturday making cookies for my suppliers and I just....can't...bake today! - deb-in-MI - 7:24pm on 12/04/17

I'd say you're allowed a reprieve for today, lol. Tell me more about heat - Pat-NoCal - 8:56pm on 12/04/17

I think this is the one I own [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 9:05pm on 12/04/17

Not sure I'd use it enough to justify the expense but what a cool tool. Thanks - Pat-NoCal - 9:09pm on 12/04/17

A vac sealer like FoodSavers would do it also. That would get great use!! [NT] - Charley - 4:00pm on 12/05/17

That's what we used to pack 50,000 meals to ship to Haiti. FoodSavers would not work... - Michael in Sarasota - 4:32pm on 12/11/17

I was planning to make shortbread yesterday with my daughter - pmassell_93 - 8:54pm on 12/04/17

Hope you find the mold and hope you will post a photo. Speaking of which, - Pat-NoCal - 8:58pm on 12/04/17

did you get the PM? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 10:53pm on 12/04/17

I just did, thank you. As soon as I get home I will - Pat-NoCal - 12:21am on 12/05/17

Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Sugar Cookies [NT] - rhoward2va - 10:28pm on 12/04/17

Really? Are those as good as they sound? Would you - Pat-NoCal - 12:20am on 12/05/17

Of course. Recipe: Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Sugar Cookies - rhoward2va - 1:40am on 12/05/17

Thank you, I'll be giving these a try. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:42am on 12/06/17

I made gf chocolate crinkles....yum! [NT] - cheezz - 5:51am on 12/05/17

yum! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:42am on 12/06/17

30008. ISO T & T veggie burgers. I see Food52 has published [LINK] - emtd - 8:57pm on 12/04/17 (7)

In the past when cooking for a vegetarian I made mushroom burgers and - Charley - 9:03pm on 12/04/17

That's a kind offer, thank you. I'm curious about the rice idea as seen in the link - emtd - 5:47am on 12/05/17

Ah. Apparently the tahini is the binder and a reviewer asks about using an - Charley - 12:27pm on 12/05/17

Thanks for your input- I appreciate it. [NT] - emtd - 1:05am on 12/06/17

Hi Betty, I made some veggie burgers while my nephew was visiting a few summers ago, - LisainLA - 7:19am on 12/07/17

Thank you that would be great, especially if I could - emtd - 2:42pm on 12/09/17

P.S. unfortunately she doesn't love mushrooms, so I wouldn't want that - emtd - 2:55pm on 12/09/17

30009. deb-in-MI, I'll hold you personally responsible if I gain 20 pounds before Christmas :-D - EvaN - 5:09pm on 12/05/17 (6)

I'm way ahead of you, Eva. I blamed DEB for DEB (Drastically Expanding Butt) - MarilynFL - 6:12pm on 12/05/17
You both made me laugh out loud! Love posts like these! [NT] - barb_b - 6:13pm on 12/05/17
Ladies - thank you so much for absolutely making my day!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:18pm on 12/05/17

BTW - if there are any Biscoff lovers here.... - deb-in-MI - 8:06pm on 12/05/17

Sounds dangerous! I love cookie butter! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 2:25pm on 12/06/17
You are playing with fire, girl :-D [NT] - EvaN - 6:26pm on 12/06/17

30010. REC: Pat-NoCal's Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs - l: Thank you!!! [LINK] - Anna_X - 9:08pm on 12/05/17 (5)

Ah, nice! So glad you enjoyed the dish. Mashed cauliflower is a great - Pat-NoCal - 1:50am on 12/06/17
Thanks for pointing out the recipe Anna. Did you go on your mini vacation? What a special meal - barb_b - 10:56pm on 12/07/17

No, not going now until Feb, but freezing extra meals anyway. [NT] - Anna_X - 4:00am on 12/09/17

Made Sandra's Chile Verde tonight w/ Michael's Mexican rice. Yummmm! [NT] - Anna_X - 4:02am on 12/09/17

ChilE! [NT] - Anna_X - 4:28am on 12/09/17

30011. Hot spots on my pride-of-the-kitchen Le Creuset pot - help! - Anna_X - 9:38pm on 12/05/17 (14)

I have seen cast-iron heat duffusers. I had one once that was a disk with many holes [LINK] - Joe - 11:13pm on 12/05/17

Weird. What I see is a part to a batter dispenser. Try again? [NT] - Anna_X - 12:49am on 12/06/17

Here is a different one. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 1:14am on 12/06/17

Perfect, exactly what I need. Thanks! [NT] - Anna_X - 4:39pm on 12/06/17

I suspect the metal under the enamel is not properly stabilized - pmassell_93 - 11:41pm on 12/05/17

A very clear explanation of what might have happened, thanks. [NT] - Anna_X - 12:50am on 12/06/17

Is this enamel cast iron OR enamel on steel. The latter will develop hot spots - Charley - 12:11am on 12/06/17

I don't know which it is. I thought it was iron all over. [NT] - Anna_X - 12:51am on 12/06/17

Is it VERY heavy? Is it like a stockpot--thin sides like an aluminum one - Charley - 11:50am on 12/06/17

It's very heavy. [NT] - Anna_X - 4:29pm on 12/06/17

Then I think it is faulty. I have never had hot spots in my LC enamel cast iron - Charley - 10:27pm on 12/06/17

WHen I bought my large Le Cruset saute pan, it was recommended to me to get a diffuser - LisainLA - 5:20am on 12/06/17

Thank you, this is very helpful... - Anna_X - 4:32pm on 12/06/17

The staff at the kitchen store where I bought the pan recommended it to me. - LisainLA - 4:31am on 12/07/17

30012. ISO mini/finger desserts for Christmas potluck (Not cookies) - MariaDNoCA - 1:16am on 12/06/17 (12)

apple slab pie? both Ina Garten and Smittenkitchen [LINK] - emtd - 4:32am on 12/06/17

or pumpkin/pumpkin cheesecake slab - bottom crust only [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 12:26pm on 12/06/17

Miniature cheesecakes, chocolate truffles, Oreo truffles, key lime tartlets, [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 9:25am on 12/06/17
Cracker toffee [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:30pm on 12/06/17
Fudge Delices - rhoward2va - 6:21pm on 12/06/17
Mini Blueberry Tartlets - rhoward2va - 6:22pm on 12/06/17
Baklava or galactabouriko [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:16am on 12/07/17
I recall Mar made mini cakes w/ lemon curd / cherry topping one year. It was in my to try list. - barb_b - 10:34pm on 12/07/17

Oh you reminded me of using lemon curd with this terrific pineapple nut cake - Charley - 5:24pm on 12/09/17

Thse are always a hit! Rec: Praline Brookies aka Brownies w chocolate chip cookie [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:52pm on 12/07/17
Mini Bûche de Noël [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:59pm on 12/10/17
This one is serious. Mince Tartlets in Shortbread Crust [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:18pm on 12/10/17

30013. Instant Pot: Does pressure cooking reduce impact of seasonings? - colleenmomof2 - 12:34pm on 12/06/17 (4)

I have not noticed a difference in seasonings. [NT] - barb_b - 10:44pm on 12/07/17
This is what I have noticed: it can increase at least one flavoring. . . - mistral - 8:27pm on 12/10/17
;) Found "mutes the flavor" in Lorna Sass's Pressure Perfect - colleenmomof2 - 4:14pm on 12/11/17

This is a great book! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:56pm on 12/11/17

30014. Disc: What won't you cook under pressure? - colleenmomof2 - 12:38pm on 12/06/17 (13)

I became a convert after the first beef stew in the PC. 35 minutes and delicious. [NT] - Charley - 2:04pm on 12/06/17
However!! YOu can use your instant pot to slow cook your stew also. Best of all - Charley - 3:52pm on 12/06/17
I make Goulash often. I have had challenges with instant pot with beef. BUT, I have had the same - barb_b - 10:31pm on 12/07/17

For the best stew meat, I use only chuck. It has the right amount of fat. Roud, - Charley - 11:42pm on 12/07/17

I'll try Chuck. The best goulash I made was w ironically, the meat that was used in pre-made - barb_b - 1:41pm on 12/08/17

In some cases using an expensive cut can lead to dryness also because in - Charley - 1:44pm on 12/08/17

Good recommendation! Thank-you! - colleenmomof2 - 4:17pm on 12/11/17

Better quality cut. Will do! Thank-you! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 4:24pm on 12/11/17

I'm likely the only one, but I can't stand chicken in one -- too slimy [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:57am on 12/08/17

Maria I will sometimes partially cook them in the PC then finish in oven [NT] - pmassell_93 - 3:05am on 12/08/17
I wouldn't cook a chicken in a PC to serve as is, but to cook it for something - Charley - 1:57pm on 12/08/17

I put the thanksgiving turkey bones in for a quick stock /bone broth - pmassell_93 - 3:34pm on 12/08/17

YES! Making Costco rotisserie stock - top reason to buy bird - colleenmomof2 - 4:23pm on 12/11/17

30015. I just put this spice cake in the oven - smells heavenly! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 7:34pm on 12/06/17 (5)

My mom's spice cake with penuche (caramel) icing was my favorite as a kid [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:18pm on 12/06/17

mine too - Pam - 9:13pm on 12/10/17

What a great sounding REC--says it gives a light, not heavy, cake. Thanks for posting! [NT] - wigs - 7:08pm on 12/08/17
It is a like cake but..... - deb-in-MI - 9:31pm on 12/08/17

I meant "light" cake [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:32pm on 12/08/17

30016. cast iron lovers [LINK] [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 10:47pm on 12/07/17 (9)

also I've looked at a few other manufacturers [LINK] [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 11:06pm on 12/07/17

I really recommend shopping flea markets and looking for bad looking skillets - Charley - 11:40pm on 12/07/17

I have a growing collection from doing that - pmassell_93 - 2:17am on 12/08/17

My old ones are heavy but REALLY smooth inside. Unfortunately maybe the ones - Charley - 12:03pm on 12/08/17
Interesting you mention "lighter".... I love cast iron; not just the seasoning, cooking, but also - barb_b - 1:34pm on 12/08/17

The ones with "helper handles" really make a difference, particularly if they - Charley - 1:42pm on 12/08/17
I'm trying the carbon steel pans as an alternative. They are about half the weight and... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:40pm on 12/08/17

I'd be tempted to buy the Field Skillet, Paul - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:41pm on 12/08/17
Here's another to choose from - Charley - 10:39pm on 12/13/17

30017. I have a friend who loves brioche buns and I'd like to make these for her. I really don't [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 9:16pm on 12/08/17 (8)

You don't need to buy a huge box - judy-mass - 9:22pm on 12/08/17
You can usually buy dry milk at a bulk food store if you ahve that. The milk - Charley - 9:26pm on 12/08/17
Cyn, the dry milk is needed. It makes a difference. [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:45pm on 12/09/17

if you decide to sub milk, here is an equivalency that I was mentioning - Charley - 3:51pm on 12/09/17

I will reiterate that you need the dry milk. Do not reconstitute it. Do not use regular milk. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:25pm on 12/09/17

Agree. I also add dried milk to my oatmeal cookies. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:15pm on 12/09/17

Thanks, Cathy! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:57pm on 12/09/17

Went to the co op and found a smaller bag. Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:43pm on 12/09/17

30018. I made Meryl's Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms for my choir party tonight. Big hit. :) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:19am on 12/11/17 (0)

30019. WOW! Mario Batali leaving Chew, etc... [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 3:11pm on 12/11/17 (17)

Apparently he is well known for his bad behavior, Mario, Besh and Chiarello are just the beginning.. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:55pm on 12/11/17

Wow! Just getting up to speed on this. [NT] - barb_b - 7:16pm on 12/11/17

Love the chew - Batali was my least favorite on the show. [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:55pm on 12/11/17
Never did care for this person. Tonight when the news was bating us on a well know chef accused of - KarenNoCA - 3:13am on 12/12/17

Why, all of a sudden, all the sexual misconduct accusations? Am amazed at the amount of women who - KarenNoCA - 3:15am on 12/12/17

It's not a question of "putting up" with that and not saying anything - Anna_X - 3:51am on 12/12/17

I understand what you are saying. I say to stop it the minute it happens - KarenNoCA - 12:28am on 12/17/17

Reading that particular article about mario tells exactly why--these are powerful - Charley - 11:32am on 12/12/17
Why? Having been forewarned by other victims "Don't bother" - MoNJ - 2:26am on 12/13/17

I'm not surprised either! Never forget seeing him sprawled on a bench outside of Babbo - CynUpstateNY - 1:23pm on 12/12/17
This has everything to do with a character flaw. Not all men do this, but those that do... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:48pm on 12/12/17

...And as for M Batali, he always made the hair on my neck stand up. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:50pm on 12/12/17
Indeed, it is a universal problem. Good for your mother who taught you well! [NT] - Anna_X - 4:07pm on 12/12/17

Bless your mother Michael and your for listening to her! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:30am on 12/17/17

My Mom was a very strong person, and she gave me that strength, but she also was a romantic... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:27pm on 12/18/17

Thank you Michael. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:07pm on 12/18/17
So well written, and cause for pause and appreciation for what we have. Thx M [NT] - barb_b - 9:02pm on 01/09/18

30020. Good foodie movie: *Paris Can Wait* [be sure to have food and wine ready] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:11pm on 12/12/17 (3)

brought back memories of my youth - pmassell_93 - 6:17pm on 12/12/17

Still one of my favorite movies ever...:) Zee Bridge of Sighs..... :) [NT] - MoNJ - 2:11am on 12/13/17

Oooh, Marilyn, I want a FRENCH croissant something fearful! [NT] - wigs - 4:05pm on 12/15/17

30021. Can yeast rolls such as the Overnight Caramel Rolls be frozen unbaked? [LINK] - Anna_X - 5:28pm on 12/12/17 (10)

Hi Anna....I just made CI's Yeasted Crescent Rolls for TDay and they highly - MarilynFL - 6:09pm on 12/12/17

The rolls finish rising while sitting at room temp? - Anna_X - 6:23pm on 12/12/17

Yes. It took about 30-45 minutes to take the chill off the pan. Then I did that 200 degree - MarilynFL - 10:00pm on 12/12/17

I think that they will do their second rise overnight in the fridge.... - deb-in-MI - 6:28pm on 12/12/17

Yes, that's right. Sounds very workable. [NT] - Anna_X - 6:47pm on 12/12/17

I often do this when baking challah - deb-in-MI - 1:14pm on 12/13/17

Deb's right if the recipe calls for a package of yeast. The CI version uses a minimal - MarilynFL - 4:43pm on 12/13/17

Thanks for the explanation - so interesting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:40pm on 12/13/17

Anna_X, I am just now seeing this--I have successfully frozen these rolls many times before baking. [LINK] - wigs - 6:06pm on 12/14/17
Wow, you all are Santas in disguise! I am def doing these! Thank you! [NT] - Anna_X - 6:54pm on 12/14/17

30022. Cream of Cauliflower shooters. Enjoyed a lovely first course at our bridge luncheon today. [LINK] - emtd - 12:09am on 12/14/17 (2)

Pomegranate seeds with cauliflower - colleenmomof2 - 2:32pm on 12/14/17

The pomegranate would add such a nice splash of color--and texture and tart bite. They make - Charley - 4:11pm on 12/14/17

30023. REC: David Lebovitz's Chocolate Pots de Creme - made super easy! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 11:24am on 12/14/17 (3)

This looks like a tasty recipe + there are lots of other delicious sounding RECs at that site. TY! [NT] - wigs - 3:57pm on 12/15/17
sounds good but the link says "server not available" [NT] - Janet in NC - 6:16pm on 12/16/17

I don't know what happened but I changed links to another site with the recipe [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:30pm on 12/16/17

30024. Instant Pot Purchase ? - pmassell_93 - 4:49pm on 12/14/17 (10)

It is to my knowledge--and the one I purchased for DS--who already has and - Charley - 8:25pm on 12/14/17

I stopped buying Breville products - pmassell_93 - 9:08pm on 12/14/17

Sorry to see out of stock at Kohl's :( - colleenmomof2 - 9:55pm on 12/14/17

that is the kind of deal I'd like! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 10:20pm on 12/14/17

I see 8qt back in stock at Kohl's this morning - colleenmomof2 - 12:30pm on 12/15/17

Thanks for the heads up! My oldest daughter wanted one for Christmas - GeorgiaRose - 4:48pm on 12/15/17
I did it. thank you ;) [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:40pm on 12/15/17

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You will not be disappointed! Love ours!! [NT] - barb_b - 6:11pm on 12/15/17
I got mine through the Evil Empire (Amazon) but the 6 quart) - Heather_in_SF - 6:05pm on 12/18/17

30025. I made a mini forest! 72 mini Snickerdoodle Cupcakes W/cinnamon buttercream [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 5:55am on 12/16/17 (3)

Wow! Looks fabulous! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:47pm on 12/16/17
How clever! [NT] - LisainLA - 8:03am on 12/18/17
Lovely winterscape. Well done, M. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 12/18/17

30026. Staub 4qt. cocotte for $99 on Food 52 - Charley - 1:28pm on 12/16/17 (0)

30027. Paul, I just sent you a PM [NT] - judy-mass - 1:32pm on 12/16/17 (2)

I just checked my PM file and there isn't one in "sent" that goes to you. - judy-mass - 3:50pm on 12/16/17

email sent - pmassell_93 - 7:30pm on 12/16/17

30028. Mario Batali Sexual Assault Newsletter Apology Includes a Recipe, LOL ! [NT] [LINK] - Marianne - 5:56pm on 12/16/17 (2)

omg....... I am at a loss for words [NT] - barb_b - 10:22pm on 12/16/17
I can't imagine he approved this, his PR team should be fired. My chef friends are outraged, as are - Heather_in_SF - 6:04pm on 12/18/17

30029. Oreo Truffles - 2 questions - - emtd - 3:16am on 12/17/17 (4)

You do not need to add the oil...but you can if you want for sheen - deb-in-MI - 1:38pm on 12/17/17

Thank You. [NT] - emtd - 2:43pm on 12/17/17

Oh Betty, I am SO SORRY for the waists in your life. Say goodbye to them. Au revoir. Adieu. Adios - MarilynFL - 5:05pm on 12/18/17

sigh - the choices we make for our family :-) [NT] - emtd - 5:15am on 12/19/17

30030. I always make Hanukah gifts for my kids from the kitchen - gives me a chance to try new recipes.... - elaine - 7:06am on 12/17/17 (3)

I'm going to try this one. Hopefully this week. [NT] - pmassell_93 - 10:53pm on 12/17/17

Me too if I can fit it in in time to mail. Sounds delicious. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:56am on 12/18/17

I made these - sort of - pmassell_93 - 11:18pm on 12/26/17

30031. Richard in Cindy- could I get your recipe for your Italian Black Fruitcake? - GeorgiaRose - 5:39pm on 12/17/17 (2)

Cincy- gotta live autocorrect! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 5:40pm on 12/17/17
Nevermind - I found it! Thanks! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 6:47pm on 12/19/17

30032. Help w menu. Need a side w/o pepper(s) To go with spiral ham/scalloped white and sweet potatoes. - MariaDNoCA - 4:05am on 12/18/17 (19)

How about a broccoli salad with cranberries? Colorful,tasty and make-ahead [NT] - Anna_X - 8:14am on 12/18/17
Maria, Epicurious Recipe Charred Brussels Sprouts w/pancetta and fig jam check the reviews [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:30pm on 12/18/17

This sounds yummy! Thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:10am on 12/21/17

Roasted Carrots with Smashed-Walnut Vinaigrette is really good - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:27pm on 12/18/17

Wow, I don't like carrots, but this sounds good. Gotta try soon! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 11:11pm on 12/18/17

How about with turnips? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:32am on 12/19/17

Or Parsnips? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:02pm on 12/19/17

Sounds delicious, but mil can’t do the pepper in the Dijon :-( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:13am on 12/21/17

just skip the pepper Maria. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:24pm on 12/22/17

I would avoid more root vegetables because they are sweet and the ham - Heather_in_SF - 6:01pm on 12/18/17

I often serve carrots with ham, Heather. Never too sweet. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:39pm on 12/18/17

roasted cauliflower - pmassell_93 - 8:53am on 12/19/17

Roasted cauliflower is like eating candy!! unbelievably delicious! LOL [NT] - Charley - 2:43pm on 12/19/17

Roasted cauliflower is great with dried, French Tarragon too! Wonderful vegetable - KarenNoCA - 4:09pm on 12/19/17

nice! - pmassell_93 - 5:21pm on 12/19/17

I love that idea. Always feel guilty tossing those away, but never tried to do anything with them. - KarenNoCA - 5:39pm on 12/19/17

honestly, the past few years - pmassell_93 - 5:45pm on 12/19/17

I have always chopped the stalk to roast also. Same with broccoli. ;o) [NT] - Charley - 9:14pm on 12/19/17

You’re making me hungry! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:10am on 12/21/17

30033. Made an excellent pho ga last week using the Instant Pot [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:11pm on 12/18/17 (1)

Love my IP for things like this! Going on my list to try. [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:31pm on 12/19/17

30034. Don't know if anyone is interested but Subscription Addiction has their $5 sale. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 7:46pm on 12/18/17 (4)

GOOD magazines. I had ordered a bunch in October so had to look to see what and when - Charley - 8:29pm on 12/18/17
I have enjoyed Fine Cooking from them for $5.00. Just renewed for 2 years [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:44pm on 12/18/17
OMG - Thanks! They have Garden & Gun for $5!!! [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:29pm on 12/19/17

Exactly!! Such a good mag. [NT] - Charley - 9:11pm on 12/19/17

30035. Big KA for $200. Time sensitive, sellout possible - Charley - 2:56pm on 12/19/17 (0)

30036. This Speedy Beff Stroganoff was delicious. - Sylvia - 6:32pm on 12/20/17 (3)

Thanks for the reminder of Beef Stroganoff, it finally got cool enough here to make - LisainLA - 2:39am on 12/23/17
Just noticed my spelling of beef. LOL! But, everyone knows what I meant. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:37pm on 12/23/17
Sylvia,I used this recipe and leftover prime rib roast last night. It worked really well. - Curious1 - 3:28pm on 01/03/18

30037. Thinking of making Nigella's chocolate cherry trifle for Christmas dessert [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:44pm on 12/20/17 (3)

I found Morello cherries last night at TJ's, plus a cherry jam that their staffer said was - Heather_in_SF - 10:54pm on 12/21/17
Please post a picture if you decide to make this - I'll bet it is beautiful! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:39am on 12/23/17

Oops missed this, here is a link to the photo, this was a terrific trifle! [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:52pm on 02/21/18

30038. Does anyone have recommendations for a new juicer? Our lemon tree gave us - KarenNoCA - 6:44pm on 12/20/17 (13)

personally I prefer the manual lever/press style juicers for citrus - pmassell_93 - 7:09pm on 12/20/17

I like that idea, what do you think of this? [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 9:57pm on 12/20/17

looks very similar to my OrangeX - pmassell_93 - 10:35pm on 12/20/17

Yours is made in China according to what it said, the other is made in Taiwin, - KarenNoCA - 11:31pm on 12/20/17

sorry I thought I read Made In Germany - pmassell_93 - 1:06am on 12/21/17

Probably was made in Germany at one time. We like German products too.. , hard to find - KarenNoCA - 9:39pm on 12/21/17

Tramontina $39.99 at Costco - pmassell_93 - 4:53am on 12/21/17

I would love to be able to start a post with "Our Lemon Tree!" Very cool [NT] - barb_b - 12:53am on 12/21/17

I love our lemon tree. Dwarf sat in a pot for many years. One day..... - KarenNoCA - 3:09am on 12/21/17

That is really neat! I am sure the taste must be amazing! [NT] - barb_b - 1:39pm on 12/21/17

Wow that is a huge harvest! You can individually wrap lemons in paper towels, - Heather_in_SF - 10:51pm on 12/21/17

I make lots of dishes which use fresh lemon, most soups, meats and lots of vinaigrettes - KarenNoCA - 8:16pm on 12/22/17

THnks for the paper towel tip. OUr friend brings us tons of lemons and I love having the whole - LisainLA - 2:41am on 12/23/17

30039. Holidaze baking done and shipped! - MariaDNoCA - 3:03am on 12/21/17 (4)

Cheddar pecan shortbread — so easy and good [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:20am on 12/21/17

Mmmm these sound fantastic, and I just happen to have good English cheddar and fat pecans! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:06pm on 12/27/17
Yum! Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:50am on 12/28/17

Wow Maria, you are a baking machine! I'll bet the recipients are in heaven eating your treats! - LisainLA - 2:37am on 12/23/17

30040. I was searching for a rec that I make at christmas, and stumbled upon this... My laugh for the am! [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 1:35pm on 12/21/17 (7)

Ha! Reminds me of one Thanksgiving when everyone hanging around the kitchen started doing - Heather_in_SF - 10:56pm on 12/21/17

That sounds like a great Thanksgiving! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:24am on 12/23/17

Thanks for the laugh. I'm almost finished making 14 different - rhoward2va - 8:53pm on 12/22/17

Oh My Goodness!! What an understaking! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:43pm on 12/23/17
WOW, what a ton of Xmas cookies. One yr I made about 700, and it took me several days to recover! - wigs - 2:28pm on 12/25/17

Thanks for this, Barb. I haven't even started cookies yet...:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 2:29am on 12/23/17
I have absolutely nothing to add to that Barb, except... - Richard in Cincy - 5:21am on 01/04/18

30041. Recommendations for a new Freezer/Fridge? - Pam - 3:36pm on 12/21/17 (9)

Wow! I would go with the same brand you had! Sounds like it worked well for you! [NT] - barb_b - 7:38pm on 12/21/17

Maybe, maybe not. That brand may not even be available now and to use an - Charley - 2:22pm on 12/22/17

Hotpoint - Pam - 9:19pm on 12/24/17

I don't have a specific recommnedation, but do remember to measure the space you will - LisainLA - 12:40am on 12/23/17

Really good advice. When I replaced a freezer that we had space built in - Charley - 12:14pm on 12/23/17

Interesting - Pam - 9:22pm on 12/24/17

i think any "new to you" configuration will take getting used to. I hate the side by side - Charley - 1:43am on 12/25/17

I have always had bottom freezer refrigerators and always will. Big wide door on top - KarenNoCA - 8:25pm on 12/25/17

That was my favorite one too. [NT] - Charley - 12:17pm on 12/26/17

30042. Well, it's official. I don't like booze in my *previously perfect* fruit cake. - MarilynFL - 5:27pm on 12/21/17 (7)

I used pineapple juice in a tropical fruit cake (more) - daricem - 12:50am on 12/22/17

Excellent suggestion, Darice. So...fresh pineapple, canned heavy syrup or canned pineapple juice? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:09am on 12/23/17

Pineapple juice (more) - daricem - 8:29pm on 12/26/17

Be sure to keep it refrigerated. The worst food poisoning I ever got was from - cheezz - 2:04am on 12/24/17

Back many years ago when we lived in a "dry" area, Mom used to soak hers with Mogen David wine. - Melissa Dallas - 2:51pm on 12/22/17

Another good idea. Thanks, M! I do love how nicely it slices. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:10am on 12/23/17

Oh, but do factor in the sweetness!! Maybe it is the harshness of alcohol in - Charley - 5:59pm on 12/24/17

30043. REC: Trinidad Black Cake for the holidays - a friend from Trinidad makes this every year [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:52pm on 12/21/17 (5)

I always wanted to taste this after reading Laurie Colwin's article about it. - Lana in FL - 2:16am on 12/23/17

Me too, Lana!!! I looked for years for *black wine* and finally ended up - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 12/25/17

Maybe this will help. [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 7:11pm on 12/25/17

Lana, as I read the REC, I also was amazed @ the lg quantity of alcohol in this cake and that I - wigs - 2:17pm on 12/25/17

Nothing wrong with a boozy cake! Fruitcakes can be equally souzed! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:03pm on 12/27/17

30044. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all! [NT] - wigs - 2:49pm on 12/25/17 (7)

Ditto from NoCa too! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:05pm on 12/25/17
Thank you, wigs! Merry Christmas to you as well! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:15pm on 12/25/17
Warmest Greetings from North Carolina too. Thanks to all of you for wonderful ideas! [NT] - Janet in NC - 8:40pm on 12/25/17
Happiest of holidays everyone!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:00pm on 12/25/17
Merry Christmas! [NT] - barb_b - 1:36am on 12/26/17
Merry Christmas! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:49am on 12/26/17
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:38pm on 12/27/17

30045. Is anyone else besides me keeping Momofuko eggs in the fridge, for a quick breakfast or snack? [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 4:02pm on 12/26/17 (1)

thanks for the reminder. [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:49pm on 12/26/17

30046. Pat-NoCal, you saved Christmas! - Anna_X - 8:22pm on 12/26/17 (3)

Hallmark movie coming soon: *How Pat Saved Christmas--and Served Brunch!* Hope your family member is - MarilynFL - 6:35pm on 12/28/17
Sorry to hear the circumstances but so happy for you that you had a nice freezer stash - Pat-NoCal - 5:52pm on 12/30/17
Cousin is home, recovering fine. If not for our Swap, I wouldn't have meals made ahead. [NT] - Anna_X - 8:40pm on 12/30/17

30047. I just finished "Give a Girl a Knife" by Amy Thielen, wonderful book! [LINK] - Joe - 10:25pm on 12/26/17 (2)

I grew up near where the meat market is. I spent a lot of money in there - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:52am on 12/27/17
Thanks. Just put it on hold at my library [NT] - rhoward2va - 12:07pm on 12/27/17

30048. iso Moderator - please correct recipe name in Cookie Forum - Ann - 10:39pm on 12/26/17 (1)

done thanks for the heads up [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:05pm on 12/26/17

30049. These sound good for NYE: Warm chocolate lava cakes with Bailey sauce [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:53am on 12/27/17 (0)

30050. Big hit on Christmas Eve, from Pat No/Cal, deserving of re-post: Cranberry Walnut Salad. REC inside - Michael in Phoenix - 3:36pm on 12/28/17 (8)

I just saw that Pat credited Karen/NoCal with the original recipe, but included her own notes. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:39pm on 12/28/17

Those Dacor demonstrations used to be done in new homes or remodeled homes which had purchased - KarenNoCA - 3:48pm on 12/28/17

They're pros, for sure! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:08pm on 12/28/17

I made this salad subbing pecans for Christmas Day Dinner- it is my favorite. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:56pm on 12/28/17
My major change to the dressing was cutting the oil by half, it really concentrates - Pat-NoCal - 6:00pm on 12/30/17

Yup- I always use your recommendation of half a cup instead of a whole cup. Delicious. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:03pm on 12/30/17
Yep, I make your version. I love this salad! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:04am on 01/01/18

I have made this every Christmas for many years. And I thank Pat every time. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:06am on 03/02/18

30051. We are in citrus heaven here. Not only did our lemon tree give us another good crop - KarenNoCA - 3:58pm on 12/28/17 (7)

Lemons here: 5 / $5 (yes you read that right. A DOLLAR PER LEMON!) - MarilynFL - 6:24pm on 12/28/17

They are typically more than that on Kauai, Marilyn - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:02pm on 12/28/17

True. But then you get to look out and see Kauai in all its splendor. All I see are - MarilynFL - 9:38pm on 12/29/17

You are funny. But it is a beautiful view I admit. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:06pm on 12/31/17

Here, too, Mar! I'm now garnishing my cocktails with oranges! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:41pm on 12/28/17

Wow, that is so crazy. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:21pm on 12/28/17
Right there with you!!! - Richard in Cincy - 4:22am on 01/04/18

30052. Left over dilemma: - emtd - 9:24pm on 12/28/17 (10)

Vac seal the gruyere and use as you want. The eggs and milk will keep a while - Charley - 9:29pm on 12/28/17
Freeze the Gruyere. Freeze the buttermilk and the whipping cream. Eggs will last - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:36pm on 12/28/17

Freezing - Perfect! Easiest solution which at this point I appreciate. [NT] - emtd - 10:37pm on 12/28/17

Freezing whipped cream advice [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:40pm on 12/29/17

Custard ice cream and lemon buttermilk popsicles [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:50pm on 12/29/17
These articles are about whipped cream but you can freeze the unwrapped cream as is. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:32pm on 12/29/17

unwhipped cream. Darn spellcheck! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:33pm on 12/29/17

Cheese soufflé with gruyere and some of the eggs. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:59pm on 12/29/17

Great ideas everyone - thank you. - emtd - 5:54am on 01/01/18

Quiche would be a great use of your eggs, cream and gruyere. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:40pm on 01/03/18

30053. I made several recipes for Christmas which were outstanding! [LINK] - orchid - 10:11pm on 12/28/17 (3)

Bread Pudding [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 10:13pm on 12/28/17

And the Panettone Bread makes killer French toast! [NT] - orchid - 10:35pm on 12/28/17

What a fun job John had! Love the perks! I am sure while many customers are stressed, I have - barb_b - 11:41pm on 12/28/17

30054. ISO Gluten free appetizers that would work for a wine tasting party. Thoughts? [NT] - barb_b - 11:37pm on 12/28/17 (19)

crispy garbanzo beans - season to taste - pmassell_93 - 12:32am on 12/29/17

How long does it take to roast them crispy, Paul? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:55pm on 12/29/17

at 475 I'd check them at about 20-25 minutes [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:57pm on 12/29/17

I just made a batch - pmassell_93 - 9:52pm on 12/29/17

Thank you I will try it. I love garbanzos. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:30pm on 12/29/17

let me know how it goes - pmassell_93 - 8:00pm on 12/30/17

There are lots of gluten-free crackers available these days if you wish to serve cheese... - Joe - 1:44am on 12/29/17

Spicy Garlic Shrimp--I make this all the time. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 1:46am on 12/29/17
Figs or dates stuffed with goat cheese... - judy-mass - 3:11am on 12/29/17

And speaking of bacon, rumaki! (though be careful if soy sauce is involved. Buy gluten-free.) [NT] - Joe - 3:43am on 12/29/17

Various salsas, hot bean or chili-bean dip, 7-layer dip, - colleenmomof2 - 12:05pm on 12/29/17
Endive cups with marinated goat cheese, persimmon and golden beets [LINK] [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:50pm on 12/29/17

Beautiful. [NT] - Joe - 4:38am on 12/30/17
They look great! And whatever crusty dish is in the background looks delicious too! [NT] - MoNJ - 12:04pm on 12/30/17

It is a puff pastry app that has marinated artichokes, feta, cream, etc. Here it is [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:47pm on 12/30/17

Looks terrific--thanks for posting! Your additions sound perfect. [NT] - MoNJ - 2:25pm on 12/31/17

Smoked Trout and watercress on crisp green apple, Fig tapenade with goat cheese - MoNJ - 12:02pm on 12/30/17
Thanksso much! I am not familiar with Gluten free, so appreciate the inspiration! [NT] - barb_b - 7:46pm on 12/30/17
Medjool dates, Stuffed with sharp cheddar and rolled in powdered sugar. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:53am on 12/31/17

30055. ISO: your best homemade beef stock recipe.TIA! [NT] - cheezz - 6:49am on 12/29/17 (11)

Roast the bones [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:29pm on 12/29/17

Yep. Roasting is the key. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 12/30/17

Just made about 6 quarts of this lovely beefy gold for Christmas Eve [IMAGE] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:27pm on 12/29/17

SO YUM!!! I snagged some of my sisters bones and scraps from the Christmas prime rib :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:59pm on 01/01/18

All good. Bones, meat, long simmer, etc. I do that too, but I most-often use a CI quick beef broth - Michael in Phoenix - 4:34pm on 12/29/17

Yes, Michael, please post...thank you! [NT] - cheezz - 5:20pm on 12/29/17

I posted this in September, as it turns out. Click the link. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:33am on 12/30/17

Thank you ladies! I knew I could count on you :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:21pm on 12/29/17
Just found this slow cooker bone broth recipe [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 5:28pm on 01/01/18
BONES!!!! - Richard in Cincy - 4:18am on 01/04/18

You are fortunate! These days it's even hard to find a place that does their own butchering [NT] - cheezz - 7:45pm on 01/08/18

30056. A lovely dessert served at Frick Museum cafe: Semolina cake with dark cherries, lemon curd & ginger - MarilynFL - 11:23pm on 12/29/17 (5)

I have a big container of dried, pitted sweet bing cherries soaked in dark Jamaican rum... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:32pm on 01/01/18

Just saw this Michael. All of my recipes are packed up in boxes, but it was a simple thin cake. - MarilynFL - 3:09pm on 01/07/18

Frick Museum has a semolina cake recipe online. Does this sound like the one? [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:32pm on 01/07/18

Pat nailed it. I'm gonna start calling her Little GayR. I've got a call into the pastry chef at - MarilynFL - 9:30pm on 01/08/18

Had emailed them also and just heard back that it's 1/2 cup semolina flour. - Pat-NoCal - 5:38pm on 01/09/18

30057. Hot Spinach Feta dip [LINK] - emtd - 2:44pm on 12/30/17 (1)

Thank you for the review--I sent this recipe to a friend last week as she was tired of - MoNJ - 2:28pm on 12/31/17

30058. Your opinion, please, re: madeleine pan's usefulness - Anna_X - 8:51pm on 12/30/17 (13)

I have one and they are sublime. They also take very little room. I had a spinner - Charley - 9:22pm on 12/30/17

I love my salad spinner. - judy-mass - 10:45pm on 12/30/17

Tongs of all sizes. Immersion blender (mine is cheapo and useful). I know rubber spatulas - Charley - 1:28pm on 12/31/17

I like the specialty pans - pmassell_93 - 11:10pm on 12/30/17
I use the bowl of my salad spinner more than the spinner. I use Pat/NorCal’s Madeline recipe… - MariaDNoCA - 3:46am on 12/31/17

Love my OXO salad spinner. I bring home my lettuce, take it out of the wire wrap - KarenNoCA - 3:32pm on 12/31/17

Definitely pastry brush. I like the silicon bristle ones. [NT] - rhoward2va - 1:18pm on 12/31/17

I use my silicon brushes all the time., a quick rinse under hot water is all they need! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:33pm on 12/31/17

Made my list, but still don't know: Can madeleines be baked/frozen? - Anna_X - 6:13pm on 01/01/18

Yes you can freeze after baking. - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:30pm on 01/01/18

Thank you! Have a wonderful New Year, Obi Wan! [NT] - Anna_X - 8:39pm on 01/01/18

I didn't read all the replies, but yes Madeleine, there is a place on Earth for you. - Richard in Cincy - 4:15am on 01/04/18

Yes, sir, only the good butter, I promise! [NT] - Anna_X - 4:51am on 01/04/18

30059. Paul I made a batch of roasted garbanzo beans yesterday - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:45pm on 12/31/17 (11)

Great idea re: drying them prior to roasting. I made a batch a few years ago w/ indian spices. - barb_b - 4:12pm on 12/31/17
awesome. I like the hair dryer idea - pmassell_93 - 5:24pm on 12/31/17

Me too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:28pm on 12/31/17

Oh...when you get them the way you like it, dust with Ras el Hanout spice [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:42pm on 12/31/17
I like frying them in a 1/2 " of oil. It is faster to get them crisp & they don't soak much oil [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:21am on 01/01/18

We do this too BUT - dangerous - pmassell_93 - 2:38am on 01/01/18

Made another batch. This time got the results I wanted - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:23pm on 01/01/18

what temp ? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 7:54pm on 01/01/18

475 but may be crunchier than what you like. I love it though. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:27pm on 01/01/18

I will try it - pmassell_93 - 8:47pm on 01/01/18

As I'm sure most of you know, I love the "AUTHENTIC!" recipes coming out of Betty Crockerstan... - Richard in Cincy - 4:10am on 01/04/18

30060. Individual Sticky Toffee Puddings - Sylvia - 4:26pm on 12/31/17 (1)

I love sticky toffee pudding. I will put this in the "to make pile" when the New Year's diet is ove [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:02am on 01/04/18

30061. Just made puff pastry for the first time - deb-in-MI - 5:34pm on 12/31/17 (4)

This sounds delish! (recipe in link) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:02pm on 12/31/17

Thank you for finding this... - deb-in-MI - 11:45pm on 12/31/17

Homemade Puff Pastry... - Richard in Cincy - 4:01am on 01/04/18
Congratulations, Debra! Very exciting adventure! - colleenmomof2 - 8:21pm on 01/05/18

30062. From Hooch To Haute Cuisine: A Nearly Extinct Bootlegger's Corn Gets A Second Shot [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:25am on 01/03/18 (3)

cool story thanks for posting [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:32am on 01/03/18

That red corn is absolutely beautiful! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:31am on 01/04/18

agreed and I love the idea of saving an heirloom [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:05am on 01/04/18

30063. Made this wonderful Boston Cream Pie yesterday from Bravetart - also request for help [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 6:08pm on 01/03/18 (22)

the mystery pudding - pmassell_93 - 7:26pm on 01/03/18

I know - so frustrating! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:10pm on 01/03/18

Isn't this it? [LINK] - desertculinary - 8:55pm on 01/03/18

Yes! Thank you soooooo much!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:30pm on 01/03/18

My DH **LOVES** homemade Boston Cream Pie. Thanks for the reminder. I have used the recipe - LisainLA - 11:40pm on 01/03/18

Let me know what you think:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:20pm on 01/04/18

We love homemade Boston Creme Pie. It needs to be brought back! - Richard in Cincy - 5:09am on 01/04/18

I sure didn't eat the same dorm food as you did - LOL [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:38pm on 01/04/18

Ditto [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:52pm on 01/04/18

what?!? - pmassell_93 - 10:44pm on 01/04/18

Didn't use a bean - deb-in-MI - 10:55pm on 01/04/18

OK 1 tspn it is - kidding 1 TBSP [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 11:12pm on 01/04/18

WARNING: Recipe is Wrong! - pmassell_93 - 2:59am on 01/05/18

actually I didn't see the author responded - pmassell_93 - 3:10am on 01/05/18
If I understand correctly - you are asking what is written in the Bravetart book? - emtd - 4:43am on 01/05/18

thank you yes - pmassell_93 - 7:07am on 01/05/18

Paul - I made it with the egg whites (didn't realize it was wrong) and it was delicious!! - deb-in-MI - 11:26am on 01/05/18

Well - at least we thought it was delicious - perhaps others won't. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:21pm on 01/05/18
apparently it is right - pmassell_93 - 6:12pm on 01/05/18

Once strained I did get the silky texture. Very bummed it didn't happen for you/your daughter. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:30pm on 01/05/18

maybe she missed that - pmassell_93 - 12:11am on 01/06/18

feel better! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:44pm on 01/06/18

30064. Finally got Rancho Gordo beans! What to make? I have Cranberry & Rio Zape beans [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 01/04/18 (2)

The cranberry beans are a delight! - judy-mass - 12:15pm on 01/04/18

I recently cooked the Rio Zappe beans with sauteed onions, garlic, bay leaf, - KarenNoCA - 3:53pm on 01/04/18

30065. PSA: Avoid Romaine lettuce for now — see link from consumer reports re E. coli [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:23am on 01/04/18 (3)

Thanks, Maria. Nothing posted at Sam's or local grocery store - colleenmomof2 - 8:17pm on 01/05/18

I was thinking the same thing!~ Nothing was posted in our store either, and they still had shelves - barb_b - 7:02pm on 01/07/18

Still on the shelves because it’s a warning not a recall… - MariaDNoCA - 5:11am on 01/08/18

30066. Have to share - Richard in Cincy - 4:36am on 01/04/18 (5)

Wow, I would love a slab of your Meatloaf of Death! it sounds amazing! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:06pm on 01/05/18
I've had a head cold for 6 days and last night's dinner was microwave mash potatoes. Richard, I'd - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 01/07/18
Wow! You are on culinary fire! Both in your kitchen and on Christmas at the restaurant!~ Hope - barb_b - 7:00pm on 01/07/18
Meatloaf Wellington! This sounds wonderful! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:38am on 01/11/18
What creative entrees & meals! U are one excellent cook/chef, Richard. I'm more than impressed. [NT] - wigs - 6:00pm on 01/11/18

30067. Today Show Steals and Deals features cookbooks - 1/4/18; code is todaybooks [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 2:06pm on 01/04/18 (0)

30068. Is the Instant Pot magical ? [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 6:48pm on 01/04/18 (13)

I don't know if it's magical - but as a recent recipient of one [LINK] - emtd - 8:52pm on 01/04/18

link to beef stew in the instant pot [LINK] - emtd - 8:53pm on 01/04/18
This is the one I'm gonna do. Instant Pot chicken pho - Charley - 9:44pm on 01/04/18

I loved the chicken pho I posted earlier above [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:04pm on 01/05/18

Congratulations on your success, Paul! - colleenmomof2 - 8:13pm on 01/05/18

I hesitently tried pasta for the first time - pmassell_93 - 12:10am on 01/06/18

Pasta, beans and yogurt are still on my IP-TTD list - colleenmomof2 - 9:21pm on 01/06/18

I should also say that I pick my poison so to speak - pmassell_93 - 12:40am on 01/06/18

Experimenting and not taking any failure as absolute - colleenmomof2 - 9:07pm on 01/06/18

I tried lemon risotto. It was a bit too wet. Will try 4 minutes - emtd - 9:48pm on 01/06/18

Me, too! The possibility/probability for perfect IP risotto exists! - colleenmomof2 - 10:07pm on 01/06/18

The attached article and recipe is quite in-depth. I don't know enough yet [LINK] - emtd - 11:03pm on 01/06/18

Yes~! Game changer at our home! Thanks for the rec; printed out! [NT] - barb_b - 7:03pm on 01/07/18

30069. I usually make my tomato soup from scratch - but tried this [LINK] - emtd - 8:55pm on 01/04/18 (1)

Thanks Betty. Soup makes me happy with this cold weather. My friend served tom soup at tea last - barb_b - 6:45pm on 01/07/18

30070. Rec: Ina Garten's Salmon Cakes - rhoward2va - 9:19pm on 01/04/18 (9)

I made this recipe with leftover salmon and we really enjoyed it. The recipe I had used to cook the [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:15pm on 01/05/18

Salmon cakes are also delicious using raw salmon as you would in a crab cake== - Charley - 4:52pm on 01/05/18

Hmmm... We don't eat a lot of salmon, what do you think the difference would be re: pre-cooking - barb_b - 6:32pm on 01/07/18

It is really much the same IME--you are still cooking the salmon but in our case, we - Charley - 1:32pm on 01/09/18

Thx! Love your explanations. You would have had a hoot at a cooking class I took in Alaska - barb_b - 8:54pm on 01/09/18

Thanks for rec. I wish I had logged on the site 30 min ago. Salmon was 75% off in the discount - barb_b - 6:34pm on 01/07/18

Salmon is a great addition to a corn chowder kind of recipe. Miso glazed salmon - Charley - 7:09pm on 01/09/18

Thx for the idea re: adding to corn chowder; I usually go w; sausage. I tried miso salmon, and it - barb_b - 8:50pm on 01/09/18

Salmon does have a distinct flavor. I often do a teriyaki grilled salmon which might help. - Charley - 12:09pm on 01/10/18

30071. Just put this in the oven Gale Gand Applesauce Cake....report tomorrow on taste....see note [LINK] - GayR - 4:39pm on 01/05/18 (5)

sounds delicious....it should be super moist! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:22pm on 01/05/18
Applesauce Cake was very good, moist, delicious and right amount of spice..... [NT] - GayR - 4:00pm on 01/06/18

Did you use unsweetened applesauce? [NT] - wigs - 3:45pm on 01/09/18

Yes, wigs I used unsweetened.... [NT] - GayR - 9:01pm on 01/09/18

I was guessing unsweetened what w/ all the sugar in the REC, but thought I'd check w/ U. Thanks! [NT] - wigs - 9:15pm on 01/10/18

30072. Sob Sob Sob - boy did I ever mess up this yeast recipe - Monkey Bread with Brioche Dough [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:26pm on 01/05/18 (30)

I think it was something else, because you can still "proof" instant yeast to make sure it is good [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:29pm on 01/05/18

I did read that on the instant yeast jar. Thanks Melissa! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:31pm on 01/05/18

Lo and Behold - I think it is beginning to rise - just taking way more time... - deb-in-MI - 5:31pm on 01/05/18

Maybe add a little more sugar, if you are still in proofing mode? [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:02pm on 01/05/18
Rich sweet doughs are notoriously slow, especially if your kitchen is cold [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:12pm on 01/05/18

I think it is all working out beautifully - in the oven now - deb-in-MI - 7:27pm on 01/05/18

Good for you! I am glad it is rising--I think Michigan is just a leeeetle bit colder. . . - mistral - 7:32pm on 01/05/18

I agree! Brrrrr! - colleenmomof2 - 8:25pm on 01/05/18

Where did I go wrong (and it wasn't the dough - lol) - deb-in-MI - 8:29pm on 01/05/18

I think next time you need a different dough recipe, Deb - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:40pm on 01/06/18

Thanks so much Cathy! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:46pm on 01/06/18

For monkey bread you can even use frozen supermarket bread dough with - Charley - 6:57pm on 01/07/18

Yes - I was just trying to 'elevate it ' with w/ brioche. Lessen Learned - keep it simple! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:38pm on 01/07/18

As said that dough will take longer to rise and room temp may also be cooler. Glad it worked out!! [NT] - Charley - 8:50pm on 01/05/18
In cold weather (like now) I put the dough on top of my fridge - nice even not-to-hot heat - Tess - 3:24am on 01/06/18

smart move! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:44pm on 01/06/18
I have successfully used a heating pad that I wrap in a lightweight towel (a flour sack towel) and - wigs - 2:03pm on 01/08/18

Yes! - I do the heating pad too. I saved a cardboard box and put that over to make a little "oven" - Tess - 4:56pm on 01/08/18

What a good idea w/ the cardboard box--I'll try that w/ my hot pad inside. [NT] - wigs - 3:53pm on 01/09/18

I made my grandmother Pashka bread last week using fresh yeast (thank you Pittsburgh). - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 01/06/18

Thank you for this info! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:45pm on 01/06/18
I've used my oven with just the light on to proof bread dough. - judy-mass - 5:33pm on 01/06/18

You ladies are so smart!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:44pm on 01/06/18

We are until we forget to turn the warming up oven OFF and leave the bread in there!! - Charley - 9:53pm on 01/06/18

Judy, it's usually only around Easter or Christmas that I can find it there. Not sure when they - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 01/07/18

Mix up dough and freeze it for later use. [NT] - judy-mass - 5:42pm on 01/07/18

Do I put it through the rising steps first? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:23pm on 01/07/18

If it needs to rise twice... - judy-mass - 9:18pm on 01/07/18

Yes, yeast hates cold. I use the oven light trick in winter, but my sourdough is better in summer [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:02am on 01/08/18

Thank you everyone! All the replies were soooo helpful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:45pm on 01/08/18

30073. Penzy's heads-up - gifts! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 7:58pm on 01/05/18 (0)

30074. New to InstantPot - this was recommended to me and is really good - Jewish Wedding Soup [NT] [LINK] - Tess - 3:27am on 01/06/18 (1)

Sounds great! I am always up for new soup recipes w this cold weather. Interesting adding Ginger - barb_b - 6:40pm on 01/07/18

30075. Pop Poop strikes again! Help!! - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 01/06/18 (2)

I don’t know, but I really want to know the answer! Which I know is of no help. :-( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:51am on 01/08/18
I read a little bit about this, mainl because I am a candy novice and have mixed - LisainLA - 4:36am on 01/12/18

30076. I just made the Chocolate Guinness cake by Nigella. [LINK] - emtd - 11:08pm on 01/06/18 (1)

I've made it and like the cake and icing a lot. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:47am on 01/07/18

30077. Anyone with experience with bakeries inPhoenix? - oli - 3:13am on 01/07/18 (4)

What are you looking for? - desertculinary - 9:10pm on 01/07/18

I saw Karl's on Yelp and it had a high rating. - oli - 12:18am on 01/10/18
My Gal Sal was also just so, so. Next Phoenix bakery. - oli - 2:36pm on 01/11/18

I think the best one is the Boulangerie at Fine Foods. [NT] - oli - 11:54pm on 01/28/18

30078. Evaporated milk? - Pam - 9:07pm on 01/07/18 (11)

Easily kept in the pantry? What their Mom/Grammy/Great Grammy used? (more) - mistral - 9:32pm on 01/07/18
Richness. Has a touch of sweetness. The recipe from Charleston Receipts that I use - Charley - 11:32am on 01/08/18
I thought it was because evaporated milk won't curdle with long cooking times and heat. - GeorgiaRose - 1:41pm on 01/08/18

I can and I did. Is that OK with you? [NT] - orchid - 3:35pm on 01/08/18
Thanks! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 3:37pm on 01/08/18
It depends on which kind of evaporated milk you get--there is full fat and skim available. [NT] - Charley - 5:25pm on 01/08/18

I always keep evaporated milk in the pantry - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:31pm on 01/08/18
I use evap milk in several savory recipes - deb-in-MI - 4:41pm on 01/08/18
My mom's recipe calls for a can of evaporated milk. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:57pm on 01/08/18
Pam and others, please post your clam chowder recipes - colleenmomof2 - 7:57pm on 01/08/18
I'm betting it dates back to non-refrig days. Still commonly used in the Caribbean. Yuck [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:13pm on 01/13/18

30079. Posted this in 2007 but it is worth a post again, because I am making it today [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 7:03pm on 01/08/18 (2)

This sounds fantastic!!!! Thanks for sharing your TandT, Karen! - colleenmomof2 - 8:00pm on 01/08/18
It is certainly stew & soup weather here. Thanks for this great-sounding REC, Karen! [NT] - wigs - 3:35pm on 01/09/18

30080. Anyone have a grill pan they love? - colleenmomof2 - 7:53pm on 01/08/18 (6)

A good friend of mine loves hers. I think it is le cruiset. She has 3 picky eaters, and enjoys - barb_b - 11:10pm on 01/08/18
I have a cast iron pan I got at Target for $11. It does what I need when I want to use it. [NT] - Charley - 12:27pm on 01/09/18
I too had a le cruset. I never could get it clean and it always smoked when I preheated it. Not my - Janet in NC - 6:29pm on 01/09/18
Colleen - a thousand apologies - deb-in-MI - 6:38pm on 01/09/18
I have tried two grill pans, and hated the mess of the fine grease splatter all over my stove - KarenNoCA - 6:55pm on 01/09/18
I think a good cast iron skillet is the best "grill" pan. I don't really need grill marks. ;o) [NT] - Charley - 6:01pm on 01/13/18

30081. This was a hit. Rec: Wasabi lime Crab Salad in Cucumber cups. [LINK] - barb_b - 11:15pm on 01/08/18 (1)

Sounds lovely! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:10am on 01/09/18

30082. Frick Cafe Semolina Cake (for Michael, thanks to Pat in NoCA!) - MarilynFL - 7:25pm on 01/09/18 (1)

Thank you! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:35pm on 01/10/18

30083. ISO best pan to make scrambled eggs. I've tried a bunch, and nothing is really working for me.... [NT] - barb_b - 8:58pm on 01/09/18 (12)

A well seasoned cast iron, or good non-stick [NT] - cheezz - 10:43pm on 01/09/18

I second the cast iron pan. [NT] - judy-mass - 10:48pm on 01/09/18
+1 [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:09pm on 01/09/18

A non-stick is fine for me. Still needs some grease (preferably bacon). I bought - Charley - 12:53am on 01/10/18
Thanks much! I'll give the cast iron a second/third try... And I just put the t-fal in my cart [NT] - barb_b - 1:03pm on 01/10/18

I don't think you will regret it. I was totally amazed, but do not be put off - Charley - 3:03pm on 01/10/18

I love my Tramontina pans I bought from Costco. Non-stick and very successful - LisainLA - 2:37am on 01/11/18

We are big fans of Tramontina too! Just bought my niece an 8 piece set. But the stainless ones [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:44pm on 01/11/18

Can these pans go in the oven? I read reviews about the three piece set Amazon - KarenNoCA - 4:34pm on 01/11/18

Years ago, I bought of the "green pans" from a local kitchen shop and have been very disappointed. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:35pm on 01/11/18

YES!! Those are the pans that are just not working for me! Completely agree Karen. Worked - barb_b - 10:29pm on 01/14/18

French T-Fal with removable handles (Ingenio) can then go into the oven if scramble becomes fritatta [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:10pm on 01/13/18

30084. What's your favorite homemade sauce to use in lasagna? [NT] - cheezz - 10:54pm on 01/09/18 (14)

I did this recently - pmassell_93 - 11:25pm on 01/09/18

By peppers, do you mean red bells? Do you use any tomato paste? Which spices? [NT] - cheezz - 5:58pm on 01/10/18

I have a core for sauce and then build around that with what is available - pmassell_93 - 9:55pm on 01/10/18

I'm a big fan of Charlie's Beschamel sauce/lasagne [LINK] - MoNJ - 11:59am on 01/10/18

((heart)).... Miss Charlie [NT] - barb_b - 12:59pm on 01/10/18

I just printed off a ton of his recipes from that string... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:17pm on 01/23/18

Joe, Sandra and I enjoy this rec: Wild Mushroom and three Cheese lasagne [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 1:00pm on 01/10/18

No mushrooms please! I think I'm the only one here who doesn't like them :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:57pm on 01/10/18

Today's Times proclaims Marcella Hazan's bolognese sauce - Charley - 3:01pm on 01/10/18
I make a big batch of my spaghetti sauce and make lasagne with the leftovers. . . - mistral - 9:01pm on 01/10/18

I am with you on all this. In my day of cooking all the time I froze "meat sauce" and - Charley - 10:53pm on 01/10/18

Yrs, that one by Marcella Hazan looks pretty good, and I have never tried Bolognese.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:22am on 01/11/18

supposed to be "Yes" no yrs above! [NT] - mistral - 12:22am on 01/11/18
It is absolutely my favourite. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:08pm on 01/13/18

30085. This was perfect for a cold night. Rec: Carrot Szechwan soup I used the IP [LINK] - barb_b - 11:13pm on 01/10/18 (9)

looks good what steps did you take for IP? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:19pm on 01/10/18
for IP: is that 7 minutes on pressure, followed by natural pressure release? - Tess - 2:43am on 01/11/18

Also, do you think I can skip the milk? I have everything else... [NT] - Tess - 2:43am on 01/11/18

Not sure about leaving the milk out--this would be a good place to have a can - Charley - 2:44pm on 01/11/18

made this today in the IP - pmassell_93 - 10:34pm on 01/11/18

Do you mean even a tsp of sesame oil in the amount of liquid in this overpowered it? - Charley - 12:49am on 01/12/18

actually I doubled the recipe and now I see that I misread it as tablespoons! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 1:18am on 01/12/18

How about some coconut milk? [NT] - judy-mass - 8:28pm on 01/11/18
today I made an alternate of this to accomodate food allergies - pmassell_93 - 10:48pm on 01/20/18

30086. This caught my eye - Sounds Delicious - Lemony Semolina Jam Cake featured in Food & Wine [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:36pm on 01/12/18 (1)

I would be all over this, if I was a sweet eater. Sounds restaurant quality... Tx for posting [NT] - barb_b - 10:15pm on 01/14/18

30087. Barb, answering your post at 30066--MoNJ also read! - Richard in Cincy - 4:30pm on 01/12/18 (12)

Not in NY but may I suggest a play? - Anna_X - 9:05pm on 01/12/18

Thanks for the suggestion - Richard in Cincy - 9:29pm on 01/12/18

That's a wonderful story in itself. - Anna_X - 6:56pm on 01/13/18

Sort of. They both lived in the same two countries at different times but didn't know each other. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:25pm on 01/14/18

The book was such a "feel good " story that I bought 5 copies and handed them out! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:33pm on 01/14/18

Hi! I have marked our calendar. We always enjoy our get togethers! I need to - barb_b - 10:02pm on 01/14/18

I know not in NYC, but you may enjoy this rest. 2 locations. We went to the JC location. [LINK] - barb_b - 10:10pm on 01/14/18

Barb, I've been doing some trip planning.. - Richard in Cincy - 1:49am on 01/15/18

They are fun! Very laid back atmosphere. We went with the kids to the one in JC, lots of - barb_b - 1:15pm on 01/24/18

I'm also planning a trip up to see a friend. If I book a flight around the first few days of May - MarilynFL - 4:47pm on 01/20/18

YAY!!! Keep me posted on your dates! [NT] - barb_b - 1:18pm on 01/24/18
Yes, our meet up was great fun! - colleenmomof2 - 3:49pm on 01/26/18

30088. Costco's current sale "pork loin top loin pork chops boneless". What to do with them? - Anna_X - 6:54pm on 01/13/18 (14)

Those are thick. You could pound them thin and make pork picatta or marsala. - Charley - 8:37pm on 01/13/18
Milk-braised pork loin. - Marg CDN2 - 9:00pm on 01/13/18

Sound delicious but your recipe uses fatty shoulder. I'm hoping to deal with top loin. [NT] - Anna_X - 1:21am on 01/14/18

My go-to for boneless pork loiin chops is this Rec: Pork Milanese, but I [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:01am on 01/14/18

Sounds delicious! Thanks! [NT] - Anna_X - 3:37am on 01/15/18

Wienerschnitzel! - Richard in Cincy - 9:20pm on 01/14/18

Yes, I'm going to find a plumbers mallet tomorrow. Great idea! [NT] - Anna_X - 3:38am on 01/15/18

Make a slit and stuff with red pepper, fontina, basil leaves; grill. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:39pm on 01/14/18

Would you bother brining it to make it moister? [NT] - Anna_X - 3:38am on 01/15/18

Brining the pork is a really good idea. Playing on the stuffed idea you could also - Charley - 12:11pm on 01/15/18

I have not brined them. I've done this once and it works because of the BBQ. It is originally - Marg CDN2 - 5:36am on 01/16/18

Revelations about center pork chops: tried weinerschnitzel, Milanesa, and brining. - Anna_X - 9:37pm on 01/17/18

Congrats on your success, Anna. You'd fit right in working at - Pat-NoCal - 12:59am on 01/18/18
Your mallet did the job. I like this kind for some kinds of meat tenderizing - Charley - 11:22am on 01/18/18

30089. No Knead Crusty Cranberry Walnut Bread [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 1:50am on 01/14/18 (5)

Thanks so much. Looks delicious. I've made - rhoward2va - 2:08am on 01/14/18

Thanks Melissa. I have made Yoghurt with my instant pot... I get lots of whey, which - barb_b - 10:18pm on 01/14/18

If you make it be very gentle when you turn it out of the bowl so as not to deflate it [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:45pm on 01/15/18

Looks good! I’ve made this sourdough version and it was great -> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:34pm on 01/14/18
I had every intention of starting this last night but found the new bag of flour I bought from - Heather_in_SF - 5:05pm on 01/16/18

30090. Can someone describe what *baked Amish oatmeal* is supposed to taste like?? - MarilynFL - 6:11pm on 01/14/18 (8)

Smitten Kitchen's Baked Oatmeal with Caramelized Pears and Vanilla Cream [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:23pm on 01/14/18

If you use LOOK INSIDE at the Amazon link, you can find the oatmeal recipe and photo. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:45pm on 01/14/18

To me the photo shows some pretty dry oatmeal - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:56pm on 01/14/18

My $.02 worth, and as one who grew up on a farm near one of the Ohio Amish compounds... - Richard in Cincy - 1:44am on 01/15/18

Just like every other recipe title right now has "cast iron" - Melissa Dallas - 3:44pm on 01/15/18

I haven’t eaten it, but several recipes mention heating it and then pouring milk over the top - MariaDNoCA - 7:42am on 01/15/18
Looked at a bunch of "plain" recipes (no pears) and they all seem to similar. I REALLY - Charley - 12:39pm on 01/15/18
Thanks all. Buying more pears to caramelize and sticking with my crock pot almond steel oats. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 01/15/18

30091. Celebrated my FIL's 80th birthday on Saturday. My son baked 4 tiramisu layer cakes, decorated... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:55pm on 01/16/18 (27)

Oh man! I can not stop laughing!!! It says: ERROR! It doesn't - orchid - 4:48pm on 01/16/18

Yikes, I do not belong there either! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:52pm on 01/16/18
Makes three - image isn't working [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:51pm on 01/16/18

Don't know if the magic worked this time or not. Made the link "public", so hopefully..... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:24pm on 01/16/18

Never mind. I'm going to wait for instructions from Paul. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:58pm on 01/16/18

Sent you a private message, Paul.. Not sure if it will get through. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:17pm on 01/16/18
I saw them Michael and they are beautiful! [NT] - orchid - 10:10pm on 01/16/18

Here is the cake pic. Thanks Paul!! [NT] [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:20pm on 01/17/18

awesome! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:22pm on 01/17/18
Works of art!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:11pm on 01/17/18
Great looking cakes, great looking photography. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:24pm on 01/17/18
Wow!! [NT] - Pam - 8:48pm on 01/17/18
Believe it or not, these cakes are his first attempt at a layer cake. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:57pm on 01/17/18

He says the cakes "took over my entire life for a week!" [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:08pm on 01/17/18

2 pics of cake number 4. [NT] [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:04pm on 01/17/18

Another view. One of his roommates is a photographer. [NT] [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:05pm on 01/17/18

I love what your son has done w/ decorating the sides of his cakes. Very creative & most impressive [NT] - wigs - 9:05pm on 01/17/18

He asked me where he could get some interesting cookies, so I sent him to a World Market imports. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:06pm on 01/17/18
Thank you on his behalf! I will pass along the compliments. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:07pm on 01/17/18

So lovely....all of them. Your son does nice work. Soon he'll be teaching baking classes. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:12am on 01/18/18
WOW !!!!! [NT] - elaine - 8:51pm on 01/18/18

Ditto. Photo shots are very nice too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 01/19/18

WOW! Your FIL must have been so touched. Such a lovely birthday present! [NT] - barb_b - 1:05pm on 01/24/18

Oh my goodness! How gorgeous! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:55am on 01/18/18
Oh my, oh my those are GORGEOUS! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:59am on 01/18/18
Thanks everyone! I passed your compliments on to my son. He was quite pleased, as he... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:52pm on 01/19/18

what a sweetie he is:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:15pm on 01/20/18

30092. Amazing Chocolate Mousse (and more) Pie from Gesine Bullock-Prado - Big Hit [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 4:36pm on 01/16/18 (4)

Oh, my goodness, does this ever sound good! Thanks for posting... [NT] - wigs - 9:01pm on 01/17/18

As if the layers weren't wonderful enough - the crust made me swoon! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:15pm on 01/17/18

I love her blog — the videos there are so informative. [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:01am on 01/18/18

Thanks for the link:) Just signed up! - deb-in-MI - 11:44am on 01/18/18

30093. Is it safe to buy romaine yet? Been very quiet. [NT] - Anna_X - 7:37pm on 01/19/18 (10)

Our neighborhood market, which has gone mostly organic has romaine, and purple leaf - KarenNoCA - 8:56pm on 01/19/18

what method are you using to clean your vegetables at home? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 9:33pm on 01/19/18

I have a spray bottle filled with a mixture of vinegar and water. I spray then rinse. [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 2:47pm on 01/20/18
I use this veggie wash that I buy at Publix in the veggie dept. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 7:31pm on 01/21/18

I have used the same method to clean raw produce for over 60 years and have not [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 5:12pm on 01/21/18

They say that water alone is not enough to get rid of salmonella - cheezz - 8:08pm on 01/22/18

Another discussion on this subject by Modern Farmer [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 8:36pm on 01/21/18

Good article but I take exception to the phrase "vinegar is disgusting"! ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:23am on 01/22/18
THank you. That is exactly how I feel about washing produce! [NT] - Charley - 12:32pm on 01/22/18

Good Question Anna. Our local supermarket never removed romaine from the shelves, yet a local - barb_b - 1:09pm on 01/24/18

30094. Just made a delicious "Raclette Tart" from Gesine (recipe sorta inside) - deb-in-MI - 6:38pm on 01/20/18 (5)

wow this sounds so good. you had me at raclette and bacon - pmassell_93 - 10:52pm on 01/20/18
This reminds me so much of the tartiflette we had in France... [LINK] - judy-mass - 10:24pm on 01/21/18
Deb, Gesine demonstrates her puff pastry on a paid craftsy class. That may be why you're not finding [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:32pm on 01/21/18

Thank you and funny that you mentioned this. I just signed up for Craftsy Unlimited - deb-in-MI - 10:51am on 01/22/18

Kismet! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:53pm on 01/22/18

30095. Who won the O versus SK blueberry & butter face-off? Yotam, of course. - MarilynFL - 11:04pm on 01/21/18 (23)

Lemon, Blueberry and Almond Teacakes from SWEET by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:05pm on 01/21/18

Thank you Marilyn! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:07pm on 01/22/18
Yes, thank you!! But there was no link or photo available at Amazon [NT] - cheezz - 8:05pm on 01/22/18

Cheezz. Click on the book at the bottom of the page search inside this book will appear - GayR - 11:38pm on 01/22/18

cheezz, if you're looking at Amazon on your phone, I don't think the LOOK INSIDE pops up. Follow Gay - MarilynFL - 12:24am on 01/23/18

This image is very close [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:34am on 01/23/18

MarilynFL, Corrections from publisher for "Sweet" [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:11am on 01/23/18

Oh my goodness that’s a lot of corrections! What, didn’t they proofread it at all? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:57am on 01/23/18
Thank you, Gay. I agree with Maria. They must have rushed this to market, but I still - MarilynFL - 4:41pm on 01/23/18

Very welcome, Marilyn. I find this very disheartening especially for someone that is a - GayR - 5:07pm on 01/23/18

Happy discovery: I had a relapse and didn't eat the last two. Microwaved one this - MarilynFL - 4:39pm on 01/23/18

Well, guess we both had blueberries on the mind: The real Jordan marsh blueberry muffins REC [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:50pm on 01/23/18

Actually, that isn't the original recipe... - judy-mass - 12:43am on 01/24/18

Did you see the link that includes an interview w retired baker? This is from him. - MariaDNoCA - 7:03am on 01/24/18
I'd trust yours--I can't imagine using bread flour as the other recipe does since the - Charley - 12:50pm on 01/24/18

[NT] - judy-mass - 1:14pm on 01/24/18
Well bread flour does have a higher protein count than ap, but pastry flour is lower than ap. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:31pm on 01/24/18

Finished Muffins from above recipe [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 2:40pm on 01/24/18

Deconstructed muffin aka cut open [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 2:44pm on 01/24/18

So beautiful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:07pm on 01/24/18
Aw man...now I'm back to wanting the perfect blueberry muffin. Still keeping that teacake though. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:58pm on 01/25/18

OT - Thanks, Mar and deb-in-MI! Wonderful shrimp and grits [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:40pm on 01/26/18

:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:21pm on 01/26/18

30096. A friend of mine wrote and asked if I knew of any Indian recipes - Marsha tbay - 8:25pm on 01/22/18 (21)

Raita is about as simple as it gets. - judy-mass - 8:33pm on 01/22/18
Another easy one is Chicken Sag - judy-mass - 8:37pm on 01/22/18
An easy Butter Chicken - Pam - 9:42pm on 01/22/18
Get thee to Publix in the International aisle for Maya Kaimal prepared sauces. They are wonderful [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:20am on 01/23/18

Oh. I hope your friend has a Publix near her. I've also seen Maya at other stores. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:26am on 01/23/18
Patak's Sauces & Pastes are also very, very good and authentic [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:41am on 01/23/18
If not Publix I think almost all supers of any size have these dinner sauces now and - Charley - 12:18pm on 01/23/18

Naan bread makes a great pizza too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:16am on 01/25/18

Rec:. Hamburger curry - rhoward2va - 12:24pm on 01/23/18

Made this last night. Very good! I used ground chicken; 1/2 can of chopped toms and of course - barb_b - 1:20pm on 01/26/18

Thanks for the report out, sounds good! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:56pm on 01/26/18
You're very welcome. I got this recipe from a friend who lived in India for - rhoward2va - 9:59pm on 01/26/18

I'll would love to take a look at the naan recipe. Although yeast scares me. [NT] - barb_b - 8:21pm on 01/27/18

Barb_b - So easy. Recipe: Naan - rhoward2va - 10:30pm on 01/28/18

Thanks for rec! I'll give it a whirl next time I make the curry. Much appreciated. [NT] - barb_b - 11:02pm on 01/30/18

Sorry late! CI's Chicken Tikka posted by deb-in-MI [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:17pm on 01/26/18
Kheema Matar. Looks like a lot of work but it isn't - Marg CDN2 - 1:10am on 03/23/18
using bottled biryani - Marg CDN2 - 1:11am on 03/23/18
Easiest of all is just a thing that I do, but everyone asks for the recipe - Marg CDN2 - 1:13am on 03/23/18

Madhur Jaffrey's samosas without the pastry. Makes a wonderful veg side. - Marg CDN2 - 1:14am on 03/23/18

Yikes. I looked at the date and saw 22, never thinking that this was 2 months old. We aren't as - Marg CDN2 - 4:48am on 03/23/18

30097. Sabatino Truffle Zest and Sabatino Truffle and Sea Salt - Anna_X - 1:22am on 01/23/18 (9)

Try the truffle salt on sauteed spinach. [NT] - judy-mass - 12:37pm on 01/23/18
Put the salt on popcorn!! Delicious. TJ's had truffle butter over holiday. also delicious. [NT] - Charley - 2:53pm on 01/23/18
Oh yes, I got a bottle of the zest as a gift and used it all on popcorn and pasta - Heather_in_SF - 6:15pm on 01/23/18
Try it on homemade potato chips! - judy-mass - 9:51pm on 01/23/18

Yep, the best. Yukon Gold or Kennebec, sliced thin on a mandoline, - Pat-NoCal - 3:46pm on 01/25/18

I bought the zest at Cost Plus World Market. It was $13 plus change. Texture is not like zest - KarenNoCA - 3:53pm on 01/26/18

I made brussels sprouts two days in a row. Cut in half, tossed with truffle oil - KarenNoCA - 3:56pm on 01/26/18

was at costco and got this set today just because you guys were talking about it.. [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:35am on 01/27/18

I fry potatoes in truffle oil. And the old standard, sliced truffle on linguini. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:45pm on 01/27/18

30098. Crafty online videos unlimited - bake, cake, cook, paint, knit, crotchet, etc. Great price! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 11:04am on 01/24/18 (1)

Love Craftsy for quilting instruction too [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:20am on 01/25/18

30099. Humble Book Bundle - Sous Geek Book Bundle [LINK] - Lana in FL - 11:44pm on 01/24/18 (1)

Very cool! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:40am on 01/25/18

30100. Will be in NYC April 30 to May 3. Blowing it all on Hamilton ticket. I hope it worth it. - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 01/25/18 (36)

I saw the play is coming to Charlotte NC so I thought the tickets might be more reasonable. Oh no. - MarilynFL - 5:10pm on 01/25/18

I'm treating my sisters to a night in Chicago and Hamilton for my b-day - deb-in-MI - 5:57pm on 01/25/18

This is my b-day present to myself. Hitting 65 and figured I'd spend $650 on a ticket. Came damn - MarilynFL - 6:08pm on 01/25/18

They were $450+ and now they are under $200 in Chicago [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:37pm on 01/25/18
You've got the NY cast!! Have a great time. [NT] - Charley - 8:06pm on 01/25/18

Not sure what I might be doing then... - judy-mass - 10:09pm on 01/25/18

Yay [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:11pm on 01/27/18

They released tickets via the verified fan presale-I got $250 for Broadway Saturday matinee in Sept - Tess - 3:08am on 01/26/18

Is there a service charge for that ticket, Tess? Mine came with $150 service charge. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:12pm on 01/27/18

No, no service charge - just $243.45 for front orchestra. Ticketmaster's verified - Tess - 2:29pm on 01/29/18

Saw Spamilton on Broadway and it was wonderful! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:46pm on 01/26/18

Happy early birthday, Marilyn! - colleenmomof2 - 2:57pm on 01/26/18

Bummer on missing you. I'm going to need that info on bus from LGA to Grand Central again. - MarilynFL - 5:13pm on 01/27/18

M60 - SBS (Select Bus Service) from/to LaGuardia [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 11:30am on 01/29/18

Reduced fare Senior Metro Card - Happy Birthday ;) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 11:35am on 01/29/18
Single ride or 7-day pass MetroCard [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 11:40am on 01/29/18
Map of NY Subway System [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 12:24pm on 01/29/18

There are other bus-to-subway routes from LGA into Manhattan - colleenmomof2 - 12:30pm on 01/29/18

We took a cab - once ;) - colleenmomof2 - 12:10pm on 01/29/18

I'm staying at the Lexington again. Loved the central location to walk everywhere. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:52pm on 01/30/18

Marilyn - Did you see the $25 new extra daily charge at Lex? - colleenmomof2 - 7:01pm on 01/31/18

Yes, I did. The customer service guy explained I get $30 worth of credit at the bar or - MarilynFL - 7:56pm on 01/31/18

Metropolitan Art Museum is also changing their fee structure. In March, only NY residents or - MarilynFL - 7:58pm on 01/31/18
From Lex last fall - may be different now so ask [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 8:13pm on 01/31/18

We shared an excellent tuna sandwich at Ashley's - colleenmomof2 - 8:16pm on 01/31/18

Taking N or W subway from M60 to 59th&Lex, exit/walk WITH traffic - colleenmomof2 - 7:34pm on 01/31/18

We used Lyft while in Manhattan for longer trips, and it worked out really well. - LisainLA - 3:14pm on 01/31/18

We're gearing up to do Lyft/Uber for the first time - colleenmomof2 - 7:04pm on 01/31/18

My son and I tried Lyft for the first time in the Spring during a visit to SF. - LisainLA - 1:38am on 02/01/18

All of my messages for NYC transpo should be correct as of now [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 1:06pm on 01/29/18

We saw Spamilton last August - very good! A great small theatre experience, and - LisainLA - 5:38pm on 01/28/18

We did the same thing - walked by "Hamilton crowd" to get to Spamilton - colleenmomof2 - 12:16pm on 01/29/18

Check out NYC (and Charlotte) Goldstar for discounted tickets [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:11pm on 01/29/18

Seeing Carol King in April as family Christmas present to us. [NT] - Charley - 5:02pm on 01/30/18

Lucky you! Dh and I loved it and so did our 28yo son - colleenmomof2 - 6:10pm on 01/30/18

Worth it! It's sublime. :) Hope to see you while you're in town. [NT] - ErininNY - 12:43am on 04/02/18

30101. "Free" Knife Skills Video Class on Craftsy [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 1:05pm on 01/26/18 (2)

Thanks Deb! I love their classes. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:56pm on 01/26/18
Also, sometimes I watch and Jaques Pépin just for his knife skills [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:58pm on 01/26/18

30102. Anyone use Instant Pot to "soak" beans? - colleenmomof2 - 3:55pm on 01/26/18 (11)

I buy beans from Rancho Gordo and they never need soaking. Not sure about the 16 bean soup mixes - KarenNoCA - 3:58pm on 01/26/18

I didn't want to cook veggies so long or soak overnight - colleenmomof2 - 4:05pm on 01/26/18

You are going to cook them on the stovetop just as you would in the PC. - Charley - 8:32pm on 01/26/18

My Instant Pot Borracho pintos came out wonderful - colleenmomof2 - 4:02pm on 01/26/18
I have made the bean soup mix before. I use this recipe, add kielbasa. Always a hit, and has not - barb_b - 8:10pm on 01/27/18

When I use the bean mix I just add celery, onion, tomatoes, cabbage if I have it, - Charley - 1:23pm on 01/28/18

Charley, I made "my own" bean mix for gifts, too, - colleenmomof2 - 12:47pm on 01/29/18

Colleen! Which Costco ham do you buy? The stores here carry a smallish - Curious1 - 10:34pm on 01/29/18

Kirkland Spiral Sliced - colleenmomof2 - 4:40am on 01/30/18

Thanks! [NT] - Curious1 - 5:27pm on 01/31/18

With questionable freshness and variety of the dry bean mix - colleenmomof2 - 12:53pm on 01/29/18

30103. Michael in Phoenix - oli - 7:13pm on 01/27/18 (11)

Yes, there are a few good choices, depending on what you are looking for. [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:12pm on 01/28/18

Michael, since we're talking AZ mexican I wanted to see if - orchid - 9:52pm on 01/28/18

I'm not a huge fan of the typical Mexican rice served by restaurants. It is too dry for me... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:18pm on 01/29/18

WOW, what a great write-up, more than I expected, THANK YOU - oli - 11:51pm on 01/28/18

The population of Mesa, east of Phoenix, used to drop by a full 2/3 on May 1st. Snowbirds... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:54pm on 01/29/18

Thanks, Michael [NT] - oli - 9:31pm on 01/29/18

Thai recommendations accepted. - oli - 12:05am on 01/29/18

Is it tortilla soup--or what is it "like". - Charley - 12:43pm on 01/29/18

Mexican Chicken Soup - oli - 3:54pm on 01/29/18

Comedor de Guadalajara is somewhat known for their soups. Their Mexican Chicken Soup is excellent! - Michael in Phoenix - 5:08pm on 01/29/18

Chanpen Thai Cuisine serves delicious Tom Yum Soup, and their version of Crispy Chicken is... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:59pm on 01/29/18

30104. Bourbon Chocolate Mousse in a Rolled Chocolate Shell [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:59pm on 01/28/18 (0)

30105. What can I do with a LOT of this: pureed sour cherries, apricots, caramel and hazelnut paste. - MarilynFL - 7:42pm on 01/28/18 (18)

How about something like a twist bread, or sweet bread/danish? [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 9:03pm on 01/28/18

That what I did...Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:56pm on 01/29/18

Is it too wet for strudel? An upside down cake. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:24pm on 01/28/18

this is also where my mind went first - pmassell_93 - 10:02pm on 01/28/18
Too thin for strudel..but i'm keeping the upside down idea for next time. Thanks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:56pm on 01/29/18

Spread it out, dry it for "leather"? [NT] - Charley - 9:49pm on 01/28/18

Since only half of it was dried fruit (cherries/apricots) i don't think the caramel and hazelnut - MarilynFL - 9:55pm on 01/29/18

You could probably also freeze some of it. It sounds like you have a LOT. :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 10:38pm on 01/28/18
Use it to fill small tart shells - judy-mass - 12:17pm on 01/29/18

Judy, this needed to be a bulk donation and my luck with tarts...isn't. I was - MarilynFL - 9:57pm on 01/29/18

Meryl's Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:09pm on 01/29/18

oh my...yes, it would work for this recipe since mushed up cranberry sauce would be close to texture - MarilynFL - 9:59pm on 01/29/18
That is a great idea! Thx for the reminder of that delicious cake. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:16pm on 01/31/18

I went with Lisa's sweet bread recipe, only I cut them into rolls. I had feared the filling would - MarilynFL - 9:54pm on 01/29/18

That sounds great!! [NT] - LisainLA - 3:15pm on 01/31/18

Use it like you would liquid for a custard pie. . . - mistral - 11:54pm on 01/31/18

It's already pretty thick...jam-like. I just tried it in rugelach...definitely okay there. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:00pm on 02/03/18

Just used it for cinnamon sweet rolls as treat for library. Definitely worked there. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:31pm on 02/07/18