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31080. Please consider donating to help update our site code - MarilynFL - 1:06pm on 09/13/19 (10)

I used my CC in August with absolutely no problems. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:23pm on 09/13/19
Me too. Everybody contribute please! [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:29pm on 09/13/19
I sent him some coffee money a week or so ago but will also contribute to this project [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:34pm on 09/13/19
I added my donation to the pot. [NT] - judy-mass - 7:07pm on 09/13/19

Me too [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:53pm on 09/13/19

Me, too! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:47pm on 09/13/19
My donation is on its way! [NT] - wigs - 1:31pm on 09/16/19
Me too. I'm mostly a shy lurker but I like how genuine this site is. Not curated or commercialized. [NT] - Junebug - 1:28am on 09/17/19
Done! Thanks Paul! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:54am on 09/17/19
I did too - I'm very grateful for Paul's work and the generosity of - emtd - 11:08pm on 09/21/19

30540. Berlin Curry Wurst Ketchup [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 6:54pm on 10/10/18 (1)

Wow, does this ever sound good. My mom used to make all our ketchup when I was growing up. She - wigs - 6:41pm on 10/16/18

30541. Any suggestions for Christmas dinner in Paris? - judy-mass - 2:06am on 10/11/18 (8)

Mais oui!! What are the expectations? The budget? Are you looking for a Noel kind of dinner or - Marg CDN2 - 6:05am on 10/11/18

I asked and the answer was... - judy-mass - 12:49pm on 10/11/18

Maybe this will help also. I saw Bofinger mentioned which would be good. - Charley - 4:18pm on 10/11/18

Here is a comprehensive article [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:38pm on 10/11/18
I bow to Marg's knowledge and experience, but I have a suggestion... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 7:14pm on 10/11/18
Thank you for all of the suggestions. I passed them along. [NT] - judy-mass - 9:37pm on 10/12/18
Alors...I have been pondering Christmas in Paris for a couple of days now. I have been there for NY - Marg CDN2 - 4:57am on 10/13/18

Marg, thank you so much! - judy-mass - 1:35pm on 10/14/18

30542. Porto's bakery now shipping - oli - 2:55pm on 10/11/18 (2)

Here's a direct link to "bake at home" [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 1:18pm on 10/12/18

Have you been there? [NT] - oli - 1:59pm on 10/12/18

30543. NFR - just read on Twitter: - emtd - 8:23pm on 10/11/18 (4)

Amen. I understand COMPLETELY, Betty! [NT] - wigs - 8:59pm on 10/11/18
I never thought I would agree with a statement like this, but it is so true! - LisainLA - 2:16pm on 10/12/18
Thumbs up Betty! (btw, the fact you are on twitter, makes you ahead of me!) [NT] - barb_b - 10:56pm on 10/12/18

amen sister. I don't face, twit, or snap. I barely know what the icons mean. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:15pm on 10/14/18

30544. Pampered chef Whipped cream maker - opinions - oli - 1:58pm on 10/12/18 (11)

It is another gadget to store and clean. Many chefs/home cooks simply make whip cream with a large - KarenNoCA - 3:05pm on 10/12/18

Me too. Just a whisk or a handheld KA beater. Easy, effortless, quick. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:51am on 10/14/18

Don't know what the pampered chef one looks like, but we have - rhoward2va - 5:40pm on 10/12/18

I just remembered that we have an iSi Desert and whipped cream maker. Love it [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 9:29pm on 10/12/18

The ISI is what I prefer using when I'm away frm home catering -or- at a relative's home where - wigs - 3:46pm on 10/15/18

interesting - Charley - 2:54pm on 10/13/18

these look like the manual milk frothers for coffee drinks--would a milk frother whip cream? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:01pm on 10/13/18

Mine uses cartridges that whip the cream [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:22pm on 10/13/18

Needs too much cream to be useful and I hardly ever do a pint at a time. I sure can send you a bunch - Marg CDN2 - 7:42pm on 10/13/18

Like! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:47pm on 12/30/18

My sis has an Isi that we've used often. We have to host events and parties - cheezz - 8:25pm on 10/15/18

30545. NFR: (well, muffins are mentioned) *Breastfeeding a Microwave* has been posted in a local magazine [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 10/12/18 (14)

Congrats to you!! Wonderful! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:43pm on 10/12/18
Well done, Marilyn! The first of many. :) [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:24am on 10/13/18
YAY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:47pm on 10/13/18
Brava, Marilyn! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:49pm on 10/13/18
Congratulations Marilyn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:46pm on 10/13/18
Great to see it, Marilyn! [NT] - mistral - 7:02pm on 10/13/18
Encore! Encore! Congratulations, Marilyn [NT] - GayR - 12:45am on 10/14/18
Fantastic, Marilyn--Congrats! That is my favorite story of yours, BTW. [NT] - wigs - 3:40pm on 10/15/18
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....TEARS rolling down 🤣🤣 [NT] - cheezz - 8:23pm on 10/15/18
Yeah!!!!! - colleenmomof2 - 9:21pm on 10/15/18
Well done, Well deserved! Our friends Steve and Charlie will be smiling, as I know they - barb_b - 9:51pm on 10/15/18
Yay Marilyn! This is fantastic to see your words "in print" in a magazine. Way to go! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:01am on 10/16/18
Indeed, it's about time someone harnessed you (the mag not the microwave) Your talents should be - Marg CDN2 - 6:35pm on 10/17/18
Ahhh! I'm delighted that you're in print! Congrats!! [NT] - ErininNY - 12:53am on 10/28/18

30546. This was a nice cold fruit soup: Chilled Apple Ginger Bisque - MarilynFL - 10:10pm on 10/12/18 (1)

mmm. Hope I remember to access this in the summer....now such a long time off. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:58am on 10/13/18

30547. Recipe: Ultra Creamy Pumpkin Pie / Alison Ladman Associated Press [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:44am on 10/14/18 (10)

Aw, you had me at *ultra creamy.* You could have put *octopus gratinée* or *canned eel* after - MarilynFL - 1:23pm on 10/14/18

Just for you Marilyn: Poulpe Gratinée . . . [LINK] - mistral - 9:27pm on 10/14/18

Ha! Did you see how insidious they were! Not a single tentacle poking through the taters. Liars! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:07pm on 10/14/18

Ya mean you don't want your Polpe Gratinee to look like this?!!: (more!) [LINK] [IMAGE] - mistral - 8:53pm on 10/15/18

Love this! Wonder how many amateur movies this will show up in. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:03pm on 10/15/18

I love it too! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:44pm on 10/16/18

Does anyone know if Publix has a frozen chocolate crust? - Marsha tbay - 11:09pm on 10/15/18

Supermarkets carry the chocolate crumb crust with the graham cracker ones usually. [NT] - Charley - 10:57am on 10/16/18
I contacted Publix and they don't have a chocolate crust [NT] - Marsha tbay - 6:26pm on 10/25/18

My husband and I went to Publix and found they DID have a chocolate crust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:01am on 11/10/18

30548. One Banana Bread...or how to get rid of that stinking ethylene gas-producing black thing - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 10/15/18 (4)

Marilyn, Give this recipe a try next time.....brought it over from Gail's [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:24pm on 10/15/18
oh, that sounds good. But that means I have to buy/forget I bought/then find the bananas again. - MarilynFL - 9:01pm on 10/15/18

Mar I am sure that can happen again lol..... [NT] - GayR - 10:05pm on 10/15/18

Love, love, love the ending....:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 5:03am on 10/16/18

30549. For Lisa and anyone else in need of a laugh: Laurie Colwin's *Repulsive Meals* [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:28pm on 10/15/18 (4)

Love this! I especially love the word "ghastly" - she uses it perfectly in her writing. - LisainLA - 3:22am on 10/16/18

Amen sister. The worst restaurant meal I ever had was in Paris. Can you believe that! - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 10/16/18

Marilyn, that is SO funny. I really shouldn't laugh since you didn't have a clue as to the local - wigs - 5:19pm on 10/16/18

Lisa--I looked up eel pics so I could better visualize their heads coming out of a slit in a - wigs - 6:08pm on 10/16/18

30550. Need you guys's help - oli - 12:22am on 10/16/18 (12)

Yep, lots on facebook here but I think some of us have become too leary, leery, o'leary. I can't - Marg CDN2 - 1:25am on 10/16/18

We used to live in Burnaby, so they were my childhood friends from homes on the street. [NT] - oli - 2:33am on 10/16/18

Maybe this will give you a way - Charley - 10:55am on 10/16/18

Thanks for the help, looks dawnting, probably because I don't use facebook. [NT] - oli - 12:24pm on 10/16/18

oli, would this site help you any? It's advertised to help track down people living in Canada. [LINK] - wigs - 1:30pm on 10/16/18

Thanks, I got a couple of address and will mail out letters to each person. - oli - 6:51pm on 10/16/18

I think the Facebook is set up. - oli - 9:42pm on 10/16/18
Facebook is a pretty amazing way to get connected. Our DSIL found a brother he - Charley - 10:46am on 10/18/18

Since setting up my FB account I am being asked to post a pic. of myself to be reactivated [NT] - oli - 2:51pm on 10/18/18

The really reliable route is obits. Unfortunately. May be good news if you don't find something. The [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:25pm on 10/17/18
I would start with G**gle... - MariaDNoCA - 3:45am on 10/19/18

I appreciate your help and suggestion and if I hadn't mentioned it before, thanks to everyone. [NT] - oli - 2:41pm on 10/19/18

30551. Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie Perfected featured in Garden and Gun Magazine [LINK] - GayR - 3:55pm on 10/17/18 (21)

[NT] - GayR - 4:03pm on 10/17/18
Here is an article on the award winning Pastry Chef plus additional recipe featured in [LINK] - GayR - 5:08pm on 10/17/18

If you ever are near Birmingham, DO eat at Frank Stitt's Highlands Grill - Charley - 2:05pm on 10/18/18

Actually, we did eat there. We used to fly into Birmingham to go to Hoover music - MarilynFL - 10:37pm on 10/18/18

Amen to her recommendations. Roasting garnet yams and then buzzing them in - MarilynFL - 2:10am on 10/18/18

Marilyn, Her Bourbon Glazed Pound Cake is in the second post..... [NT] - GayR - 2:36am on 10/18/18

Mar, Interesting article Southern Living, plus recipes The Best Way to Make a Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:57pm on 10/18/18

Southern Living - Ten Steps to the Perfect Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:03pm on 10/18/18
More pound cake hints: The Biggest Mistake When Making a Pound Cake by SL [LINK] - wigs - 3:48pm on 10/18/18

Even MORE Southern Living Pound Cake tips "13 Ways To Ruin a Pound Cake" + RECs for: [LINK] - wigs - 4:00pm on 10/18/18

Okay...lots of reading to do. Construction guy asked for buttermilk chocolate cake. Southern? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:59pm on 10/18/18

Here’s her Rec: Bourbon glazed pound cake recipe. No sour cream in this one. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:31am on 10/19/18

oh geez...you're right. Construction guys loved the cake...I thought it was dry. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:57pm on 10/18/18

No worries about dryness! I run across so many people that are sooo impressed. . . - mistral - 5:55pm on 10/19/18

I thought pound cake was supposed to be on the dry side. Am I all wet? (Pun intended!) [NT] - wigs - 1:57pm on 10/18/18

Certainly not "dry" but not "sad", although pound cake is good no matter how it is!! ;o) [NT] - Charley - 1:59pm on 10/18/18

NOt enough butter--it's a POUND cake!! LOL Maybe over baking, however--or - Charley - 2:01pm on 10/18/18

Yes, I know it didn't have 2 cups of butter, just one, but it also had a cup of full-fat sour cream. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:58pm on 10/18/18

I was sort of kidding about the "pound" thing. I have made sour cream pound cakes - Charley - 10:48am on 10/19/18

Here is the bourbon glazed pound cake recipe and as you see, for her 6 eggs - Charley - 2:10pm on 10/18/18

This looks like a good pound cake REC. Check out the height on this in link picture! [LINK] - wigs - 2:55pm on 10/19/18

30552. REC: Chicken Shawarma. We love middle-eastern/Mediterranean food, and this recipe is delicious! - Michael in Phoenix - 6:19pm on 10/17/18 (8)

Thank you!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:10am on 10/18/18
my daughter loves this recipe from the Times. I haven't tried it but I did buy some at Trader - Janet in NC - 1:13pm on 10/18/18

If you like Chicken Shawarma, you'll like this recipe. I'd link to the original, but I don't.. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:45pm on 10/18/18

Thanks Michael.I love Shawarma. Will try this chicken version. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:17pm on 10/18/18
Here’s the nyt link. Can’t wait to try this, thanks Michael! [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:53am on 10/19/18

That's the one. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:23pm on 10/19/18

Made it last night. Delicious as promised, Michael - CathyZKauai - 3:27pm on 10/21/18
Will try this soon [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:48pm on 12/30/18

30553. For lovers of "The Chew".... Looks like they will be hosting a live reunion on 10/22 on fb and [LINK] - barb_b - 10:30pm on 10/17/18 (0)

30554. updates: Finerkitchens.com Recipe Swap [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 4:54pm on 10/18/18 (10)

Thank you Paul. Using your suggestions, it all works again. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:19pm on 10/18/18
Paul, is there some way to change the font on this page? [NT] - mistral - 9:17pm on 10/18/18

which font is bothering you? - pmassell_93 - 10:29pm on 10/18/18

In Firefox, when I allow sites to choose their own fonts. . . - mistral - 5:51pm on 10/19/18

thank you, Paul. All is working for me. [NT] - Anna_X - 1:55am on 10/19/18
Thank you Paul!! We wouldn’t have a home without you!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:33am on 10/19/18
Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:51am on 10/19/18
Done! Thanks for making it so easy! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:03pm on 10/19/18
Thanks Paul. Look for incoming cup of coffee. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:09pm on 10/19/18

Ditto. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:22pm on 10/19/18

30555. Dreamt about Richard's Christmas party - Anna_X - 1:53am on 10/19/18 (13)

...what sugarplum drug did YOU take before bed? Cause I want some... [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:04pm on 10/19/18

LOL, no drugs. But it was a fantastic dream! [NT] - Anna_X - 8:11pm on 10/19/18

My dreams are usually the same old subject, I have lost my keys to the room in a huge - KarenNoCA - 5:01pm on 10/20/18

I'm usually barefoot, lost and in need of a bathroom. In Paris. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:40pm on 10/21/18

I’m always running to catch a plane. Or in traffic rushing to airport. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:54pm on 12/30/18

Of course it is something I would do! :) - Richard in Cincy - 2:27pm on 10/22/18

Holy cow. I am always astonished at your incredible feasts. Wow. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:35pm on 10/23/18

Come join us!!! - Richard in Cincy - 4:18pm on 10/23/18

Only in my dreams. Cathy, if you ever go, be our reporter on the scene, pls. [NT] - Anna_X - 4:23pm on 10/23/18
Oh how I would love to. Send a photo of the samovar when you finish polishing it. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:35pm on 10/24/18

So I guess the movie premiere for *Nutcracker & the Four Realms* is being held at your house? [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 10/23/18

Oohhhhhhh, I cannot wait!!! - Richard in Cincy - 1:05pm on 10/25/18

Oh yes. Very Escher-esque. I was hoping for a table shot of sumptuous dessert goodies, but - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 10/25/18

30557. Marilyn, With reference to a Chocolate Buttermilk Cake.....have a look at this article .... I must [LINK] - GayR - 12:35pm on 10/19/18 (2)

This recipe would make a wonderfully moist cake:) Knowing me, I would add an egg yolk too. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:30pm on 10/19/18
oh ya...I think we have our recipe. 24 oz of chocolate + cocoa for one cake! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:03pm on 10/19/18

30558. Can you believe this since I created a Facebook account, they asked for a photo of me and today my b [NT] - oli - 2:44pm on 10/19/18 (24)

I can't edit my post. So as I was saying they wanted a photo of me and while I waited 72 hrs. - oli - 2:49pm on 10/19/18

Millions of folks have a Facebook account and many seem to really enjoy it - KarenNoCA - 4:27pm on 10/19/18

I think that is a fair assessment, Karen. Steve Donner considered it the evil empire. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:31pm on 10/19/18

So, Michael, did you have to open up a new FB account to be able to play? - oli - 11:00pm on 10/19/18

Oli, I started with FB many years ago and let my account sit for a couple of years. No activity... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:41pm on 10/20/18

Michael, I gave the school thing a try just for fun and nothing from my generation, nothing - oli - 7:00pm on 10/20/18

I attended public school from 1965 to 1978 and found several for each level. ??? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:06pm on 10/21/18

But then, my schools were in a large city. Not sure if that is the same in your case. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:11pm on 10/22/18

My 2 schools was in Burnaby, which is a suburb of Vancouver, like Paradise Valley - oli - 8:29pm on 10/22/18

C'mon Oli. Let's do some creative googling see what we come up with. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:11pm on 10/23/18

Did the google thing, maybe I am not spending enough hours, but I may try again, but I don't expect - oli - 9:02pm on 10/23/18

Just add bacon, Oli. Doesn't bacon fix everything?? ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:51am on 10/24/18

:-D!!! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:18pm on 10/24/18
I would love to. Problem is it solves everything mometarily. Going vegan lately, but bacon is yum. [NT] - oli - 12:46am on 10/25/18

Yep, I feel the same. I don’t and haven’t done FB ever - MariaDNoCA - 6:05am on 10/20/18

Thanks, I agree. More details with G over FB. I was able to send message to the - oli - 2:45pm on 10/20/18

I totally agree with you and that is why I only now have set up an account to find out - oli - 10:38pm on 10/19/18
KarenNoCA, U had a similar experience to mine during my very brief sojourn into FB. I - wigs - 7:00am on 10/20/18

I also had initially set it up to see if it was something I could really use. I don't know how many - oli - 2:53pm on 10/20/18

I put a pic of a seagull for mine which was accepted by FB - Anna_X - 8:09pm on 10/19/18

Thanks for the suggestions, Anna. - oli - 10:40pm on 10/19/18

Account accepted. I am waiting for a report on my first account, to see why they deactivated it. [NT] - oli - 10:17pm on 10/19/18

Gave up waiting for the report - taking too long [NT] - oli - 3:53pm on 10/21/18

Been on facebook many years. Never a problem. You can shut off email or other notifications. I get n - AngAk1 - 12:21am on 12/31/18

30559. Rec: Caramel Cream Pumpkin Pie (More) - Gesine Bullock-Prado recipes [LINK] - Ann - 12:00am on 10/21/18 (2)

Correction; I've baked the Caramel Mascapone Pumpkin pie, not the two others "NT" [NT] - Ann - 12:01am on 10/21/18

Ann, Thank you for posting ... I love Better Homes & Gardens have made many wonderful recipes over - GayR - 1:09am on 10/21/18

30560. Penzeys new spice mix and a recipe - KarenNoCA - 4:25pm on 10/21/18 (10)

Don't you just love when a little something fixes up a big blah. It's like the universe - MarilynFL - 9:39pm on 10/21/18
I have been looking at that one in the Penzey's catalog. Nice to hear it provides that zing. - Richard in Cincy - 1:27pm on 10/22/18

I can't handle soy so I have to try these. Thank you! [NT] - Anna_X - 6:10pm on 10/22/18
Usually, I might add a tablespoon of my Oliver Balsamic vinegar, which we love - KarenNoCA - 7:14pm on 10/22/18
Where do you source the coconut aminos? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:16pm on 10/22/18

TJ's or Target for a coupel - Charley - 1:33pm on 10/23/18

Thanks, I will look for it. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:43pm on 10/23/18

I see it everywhere: local grocery stores, Trader Joe, next to the soy sauce. - Richard in Cincy - 4:02pm on 10/23/18

Coconut Secret is my preferred brand, others I've tried aren't as good. See pic. [NT] [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 6:08pm on 10/27/18
Thanks for mentioning the coconut aminos. I picked up a bottle and TJs - nice! - LisainLA - 4:20am on 11/03/18

30561. Has anyone made almond lace cookies using ground almonds? - MarilynFL - 10:40pm on 10/21/18 (7)

What about [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:29pm on 10/24/18

Too many fingers. What about Florentines? - Marg CDN2 - 9:30pm on 10/24/18

That begs the same question: can I use almond meal in lieu of finely ground almonds? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11am on 10/25/18

Yes. We do it all the time for our - Richard in Cincy - 12:54pm on 10/25/18

Oh goodie! Thanks Marg. Thanks Richard. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:44pm on 10/25/18

Sorry, I was not sure which was the question. I have made these with finely ground. Just adjusted - Marg CDN2 - 8:59pm on 10/25/18

M, have you had your eyes checked for cataracts? I had them in both AND a wrinkle in - MarilynFL - 10:21pm on 10/25/18

30562. Sugar Cookie Taste Test results are in: here's how the game went: [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:10am on 10/22/18 (9)

Results in anal-retentive spreadsheet form (I love it!) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:11am on 10/22/18

Here are the entries: - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 10/22/18

Here is the original request with the recipes (although NOT the cornstarch one I used) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:49am on 10/22/18

What fun! Thanks for the follow up. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:22pm on 10/22/18
LOVE the spreadsheet! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:36am on 10/23/18
YAY humble sugar cookie...that's one I've made forever (by another name) - cheezz - 6:14pm on 10/31/18

Cheezz, Richard's rolled out and cut with no issues. I used a sunflower/coco oil - MarilynFL - 2:30pm on 11/01/18

No, mine must have different ratios - I'm going to compare cup for cup [NT] - cheezz - 6:31pm on 11/05/18

Differences, similarities...mine has additional 1 cup butter and 1 cup flour - cheezz - 6:56pm on 11/05/18

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

30564. REC: Peanut Butter Cookies with a surprise [LINK] - judy-mass - 8:35pm on 10/23/18 (4)

smoked paprika - pmassell_93 - 8:47pm on 10/23/18

Paul. it works! [NT] - judy-mass - 8:51pm on 10/23/18

OK Judy I'm gonna trust you ;) [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:58pm on 10/23/18

Because I record The Kitchen every Saturday, and because I noticed that Sunny Anderson - KarenNoCA - 3:47pm on 10/24/18

30565. REC: Spanish Almond Cake. Made it this weekend and loved it. One bowl, one baking pan. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:28pm on 10/23/18 (1)

Copied and in the "To-Try" pile. [NT] - judy-mass - 9:37pm on 10/23/18

30566. Def NFRC. I need to celebrate! Gonna be a Grandma (again)! - Anna_X - 3:27am on 10/24/18 (8)

Such wonderful news! Congrats Anna! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:30am on 10/24/18
Let the spoiling begin! Congrats, Anna. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:38pm on 10/24/18
Congratulations, Anna......such happy news! [NT] - GayR - 2:40pm on 10/24/18
Think of the tea parties you can have! - Richard in Cincy - 12:52pm on 10/25/18

What a wonderful experience for you both. <3 [NT] - Anna_X - 4:38pm on 10/25/18

How lovely for you, and for the baby! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:16am on 10/26/18
Congratulations! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:50am on 10/28/18
Enjoy your new grandbaby! [NT] - LisainLA - 12:54am on 10/30/18

30567. Coq au vin. Does one have a preference...the classic v.s. Julia's? I know some of you make it - Marg CDN2 - 9:33pm on 10/24/18 (6)

I made Julia's to outstanding compliments. l did caramelize a bunch of onions first and used my own - MarilynFL - 10:45pm on 10/24/18

Good stock is the foundation of any good meal worth its bother... - Richard in Cincy - 12:44pm on 10/25/18

I am intrigued... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 12:34pm on 10/25/18
Okay, well maybe I'll just do a bit of messing with each method and come up with something - Marg CDN2 - 9:05pm on 10/25/18

Buying most of the ingredients this weekend to make this for next... - Richard in Cincy - 7:38pm on 10/27/18

I use the New York Times Cookbook version. It's wonderful... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:54pm on 11/12/18

30568. Marilyn, thanks! - Richard in Cincy - 12:25pm on 10/25/18 (1)

You're very welcome. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:44pm on 10/25/18

30569. America's Test Kitchen cookbooks for sale on Kindle [LINK] - Lana in FL - 1:15am on 10/26/18 (0)

30570. Early Fall Cooking Binge - Richard in Cincy - 12:51pm on 10/26/18 (25)

BIG EZ PANINI [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 12:54pm on 10/26/18

OMG! I have everything on hand to make this tomorrow! - colleenmomof2 - 3:33pm on 10/26/18

!Fiesta! Salad with Zesty French Dressing [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 12:56pm on 10/26/18

Thank you, - LisainLA - 12:48am on 10/30/18

White Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 12:58pm on 10/26/18

Boy, oboy, that's a killer dessert [NT] - oli - 2:21pm on 10/26/18

Moroccan Chicken Soup [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:04pm on 10/26/18
Pickled Vegetables [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:09pm on 10/26/18

The complete cookbook: "High Made Food" from the HIgh Cafe of Comfort, Texas [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:11pm on 10/26/18
I just opened a new jar of these up for lunch and... - Richard in Cincy - 6:43pm on 10/26/18

NYC Deli style salt-brined Garlic Pickled Green Tomatoes - Richard in Cincy - 1:24pm on 10/26/18

My childhood friend's mother made (unsweet) pickled green tomatoes - Melissa Dallas - 3:45pm on 10/26/18

These are delicious. Very different from a vinegar-based pickle. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:03pm on 10/26/18

French Chocolate Macaroons with Chocolate Ganache Filling - Richard in Cincy - 1:40pm on 10/26/18
Quick Indian Chicken Curry Dinner in 30 minutes - Richard in Cincy - 1:50pm on 10/26/18

what are you simmering the chicken in? - Pam - 4:05pm on 10/26/18

There are pan juices from the chicken, the oil, the onion; not a lot of sauce... - Richard in Cincy - 5:47pm on 10/26/18

Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Soup - Richard in Cincy - 1:56pm on 10/26/18
Garlic Pickled Eggs - Richard in Cincy - 2:04pm on 10/26/18

I can't wait to try some dressed eggs using the pickled eggs, that should... - Richard in Cincy - 1:10am on 10/27/18

Richard, was this the book you were impressed, it is their newest, I believe [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 4:51pm on 10/26/18

Yes, that is the cookbook that I linked to above in Post 5. It is there first and only... - Richard in Cincy - 5:45pm on 10/26/18

Holy MOLY Richard! These all look great. . . - mistral - 6:42pm on 10/26/18
I'm exhausted. I have to take a nap now. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:07am on 10/27/18
Delicious. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:49am on 10/28/18

30571. Has anyone made a Esterhazy torte? Basically looking for a T&T. - oli - 10:57pm on 10/26/18 (7)

Yes, we've made many and tried many different recipes. [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:05am on 10/27/18

Thanks, would appreciate a translated version. [NT] - oli - 1:17am on 10/27/18
Amazon Deutschland is still selling the version I own... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:17am on 10/27/18

I just looking for the Esterhazy recipe as I have enough books. [NT] - oli - 2:27am on 10/27/18

Esterházytorte from "Wiener Süßspeisen" - Richard in Cincy - 7:35pm on 10/27/18

Thanks Richard [NT] - oli - 12:48am on 10/28/18
Looking at the fondant recipe I would think a bit of lemon juice would be nice especially - oli - 12:56am on 10/28/18

30572. I read the book, but this look like fun: Salt Fat Acid Heat [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:26am on 10/27/18 (5)

I’ve seen the Fat episode and half the Salt. Love her and the content is really interesting. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:57pm on 10/27/18

Here's a recipe from the series: Braised Pork with Chiles, it's posted on her blog. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:15pm on 10/27/18

oh.. is that the one she calls a *flavor bomb*? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:54pm on 10/28/18

Loved Fat! The series has just appeared on Netflix [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 11:18am on 12/19/18

Thanks for pointing this out, I will add it to my queue! [NT] - LisainLA - 12:46am on 10/30/18

30573. Two questions I'm just going to suck up my shame and ask: - MarilynFL - 2:07pm on 10/28/18 (16)

Marilyn, I don't have an answer for either question, however, I watched Jacques Pepin [LINK] - GayR - 3:43pm on 10/28/18
ammonium carbonate - Richard in Cincy - 3:44pm on 10/28/18
how about a light dusting of powdered sugar on the plate before you flip the flan onto it? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:34pm on 10/28/18

Or butter? Or oil? [NT] - CathyZKauai - 5:43pm on 10/28/18

Or even slicking the plate with a little water--or the top of the flan? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 11:38pm on 10/28/18

ha! I read this as *licking the plate...* [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:08pm on 11/04/18

:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 3:49pm on 11/04/18
You can always lick the plate, but do it AFTER the cake is gone!! :-)..... (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:12pm on 11/04/18

Could you warm the bottom of the vessel, your ramekin, in warm water for 5-10 min to loosen the - Marg CDN2 - 10:02pm on 10/28/18
My answer to these things are don’t fight it- make individual servings instead [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:56am on 10/29/18
Success with Q#1: Curse of the Sticking Flan. I used Cathy's idea to wipe - MarilynFL - 1:33pm on 10/29/18

The flan just did not want to escape from the plate--suction city like and octopus. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:56pm on 10/29/18
Is there a link to that sugar melting technique? I'd like to read more about it [NT] - cheezz - 6:02pm on 10/31/18

Cheezz, this is the method used by Theo's Chocolates for their caramels. My [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:17pm on 11/01/18

Love this method! Will have to try it soon [NT] - cheezz - 6:28pm on 11/05/18

Note: I tried this ONCE in a regular stainless steel pan. Didn't work nearly as well. Never again. - MarilynFL - 2:59pm on 11/07/18

30574. Tip for rolling out cookie dough (link to video) why have I been doing this the hard way?... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:46am on 10/29/18 (12)

Or you can use saran type wrap. [NT] - Charley - 11:37am on 10/29/18
I do something similar but no parchment/saran/wax paper - deb-in-MI - 1:05pm on 10/29/18

Removing the extra dough is what works best--cookies or biscuits! ;o) [NT] - Charley - 9:28pm on 10/29/18

I do that but never thought of stacking. Rolling between parch is great for gingerbread patterns - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 10/29/18
My mother used to always roll out piecrust between wax paper. . . - mistral - 7:23pm on 10/29/18

mistral--my mother would ONLY roll out her lard pie crusts on a floured surface! She could feel w/ - wigs - 3:48pm on 11/01/18

Wigs, as an adult, I tried to roll crusts out between waxed paper. . . - mistral - 5:46pm on 11/02/18

mistral, I could never make good pie crust until I saw a chef make one using a Cuisinart! My mother - wigs - 7:03pm on 11/07/18

I love making pie crust in the food processor - no fail! [NT] - LisainLA - 1:02am on 11/09/18

Yes! [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:34am on 12/31/18

That's how we do it...you pretty much have to if you're going to do any intricate [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 7:48pm on 10/29/18
OH my, being a non-baker, except for cookies, quick breads and lemon bars - KarenNoCA - 2:15pm on 10/30/18

30575. Has anyone made Japanese cotton cheesecake? See video in ink [LINK] - Tess - 4:04pm on 10/31/18 (7)

Me too! Post results if you make it, please! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:52pm on 11/03/18
Thanks for sharing, that is an interesting technique with melting the cream cheese - LisainLA - 3:46pm on 11/04/18
That's a lot of flour and corn starch...it almost makes this a cake, right? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:20pm on 11/07/18
Results: Taste right on, texture good, height needs work - Tess - 6:48pm on 11/07/18

Since the leavener is egg whites, it will always deflate a bit as it cools, even - LisainLA - 1:26am on 11/09/18

Is it possible to overbeat the whites so that they don't rise as much? Speaking from absolutely no - MarilynFL - 11:59am on 11/10/18
That is outside of my knowledge base, but an intriguing idea! [NT] - LisainLA - 3:39pm on 11/10/18

30576. Did anyone see The Kitchen today, Geoffrey Zakarian made a pot roast with chuck - KarenNoCA - 7:06pm on 11/03/18 (9)

Some chuck is real fat and some leaner, but if it has a LOT of fat as you describe I think the - Charley - 7:30pm on 11/03/18

I hope this link works, it is exactly what our chuck roasts look like and that [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:44pm on 11/04/18

By the time I cut most of that out, it leaves me with less pounds than I actually want - KarenNoCA - 2:47pm on 11/04/18

I might cut off the fatty ends, but it is the rest that makes for a really nice pot roast, IMO. - Charley - 11:40am on 11/05/18

Found this interesting comparison (happens to be Instant Pot) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:11pm on 11/04/18

And this from The Kitchn [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:12pm on 11/04/18

I’ve noticed there are two kinds sold here, one labeled chuck and one labeled shoulder. The latter - Curious1 - 6:00pm on 11/06/18

Shoulder would be a lot leaner, as would sirloin tip, for example. And rump. BUT i find - Charley - 1:15pm on 11/08/18
OUr sale flyer this week advertises "shoulder chuck"!! Take your choice. LOL [NT] - Charley - 4:59pm on 11/09/18

30577. HELP! Serious Eats has a big sale but when I click on the email link, it goes to Amazon full price!! - cheezz - 6:43pm on 11/05/18 (3)

Where did you see it? [NT] - Charley - 7:26pm on 11/05/18

Ack...never mind. It was an email but I hadn't noticed it was a couple days ago. Sale's over 🙄 [NT] - cheezz - 7:46pm on 11/05/18

Yeah, tha's happened to me too. (nt) :-( [NT] - mistral - 9:44pm on 11/06/18

30578. Thank you to Melissa and CathyZ for nearly making my friend's food memory come true [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 11/07/18 (5)

Melissa Dallas Kolache Dough [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:40am on 11/07/18
CathyZ from Kauai Potica Filling [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 11/07/18

Cooking it gives a little different end result, Marilyn but I'm glad you tried it - CathyZKauai - 3:00pm on 11/07/18

Marilyn, if I remember correctly, the nut horns recipes I've seen here bake immediately - Melissa Dallas - 1:38pm on 11/07/18

Good to know...thanks again to Cathy and Melissa for added info. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:11pm on 11/10/18

30579. Making this Salad for Thanksgiving - question can I make the pears the day before and let them sit [LINK] - GayR - 2:55pm on 11/07/18 (5)

I found this helpful & have printed off to store w/ your delicious sounding pear salad recipe! [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 3:15pm on 11/07/18

Thank you wigs.....printed off..... [NT] - GayR - 3:26pm on 11/07/18

I have poached pears a day or more before using them, if that helps. ;o) [NT] - Charley - 11:41am on 11/08/18
Absolutely. Leave them in the poaching liquid and put them in the fridge. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:23pm on 11/08/18

Thank you Richard......appreciated..... [NT] - GayR - 3:23pm on 11/08/18

30580. Rec: Anyone have experience with a refrigerate pie made with ritz crackers (Layered) [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 6:15pm on 11/07/18 (7)

He's pretty reliable and if he says it is like key lime, I'd trust it. I've had other desserts - Charley - 11:40am on 11/08/18
Layering with crackers is an old-style technique - CathyZKauai - 4:22pm on 11/09/18

Thanks Charley & Cathy Z! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:48pm on 11/09/18
ANyone remember the old 'apple' pie made with Ritz rather than apples? I never made it but [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 8:15pm on 11/09/18

I remember it, but never made it. Couldn't get around the oddness of salty-sounding crust. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:09pm on 11/10/18
I was served it once many years ago and was shocked to hear the “apples” were crackers. - Curious1 - 10:27pm on 11/10/18

I tasted it this morning, and although way to sweet for me - I think the guests will love it - deb-in-MI - 7:35pm on 11/11/18

30581. Has anyone frozen Slab Pumpkin Pie before? Notes in the linked recipe say it freezes well, and in [LINK] - wigs - 11:38am on 11/08/18 (9)

Nine! Oh My! - deb-in-MI - 12:16pm on 11/08/18

Okay. I know I need to do something overnight, but was concerned thawing in the fridge wouldn't be [LINK] - wigs - 7:20pm on 11/08/18
deb,just found an answer @ "thekitchn.com". In a nutshell--thaw for 12 hours in the refrigerator ==> - wigs - 7:28pm on 11/08/18

YAY YOU!! - deb-in-MI - 7:50pm on 11/08/18

I had a catering partner from 1989-1997, but then health problems forced her into an early - wigs - 4:43pm on 11/11/18

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it all! - deb-in-MI - 7:34pm on 11/11/18

I'm stressing because I can't get my family organized enough to let me know who is - KarenNoCA - 3:19pm on 11/12/18

Damn girl...I'm impressed! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:09pm on 11/09/18

I think U cook and give away more than what I sell, M! And yr gingerbread houses are works of art! [NT] - wigs - 4:45pm on 11/11/18

30582. Another cooking question regarding this Yotam Ottolenghi Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta recipe [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:48pm on 11/08/18 (2)

Since your barley is called plump SOUP barley it might be closest to pearl since - Charley - 3:07pm on 11/08/18
I can't answer about soup barley, but regular pearl barley needed less liquid - judy-mass - 1:15am on 11/13/18

30583. I eat Momofuko eggs all the time, but since my eggs are 1 day or a little more old, - KarenNoCA - 3:37pm on 11/09/18 (6)

Steaming eggs is so amazing. I can't believe I used to boil them. - CathyZKauai - 4:14pm on 11/09/18

Yes, my experience is the same. I go from fridge to steamer basket and let it go for... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:45pm on 11/09/18

Thanks all, and to Michael for the timing. I did my eggs for 10 minutes today - KarenNoCA - 7:57pm on 11/09/18

I steam room temp eggs for 12 min. Perfect for me. I occasionally had cold ones burst during - Janet in NC - 3:15pm on 11/10/18

Steamed my room temp eggs for 10 min, put is ice bath, peeled and into Momofuko marinade - KarenNoCA - 3:16am on 11/11/18

Ten minutes was too long for the creamy yolk I wanted. Next time will try 7 min. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:47pm on 11/11/18

30584. A Dyslexic version of *Crisp and Fluffy Potato Pancakes* from Michael Ruhlman - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 11/10/18 (1)

I just can’t wrap my head around potatoes mixed with pat a choux. Why? [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:32pm on 12/31/18

30585. Candied Carrots from *Keepers* [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:48pm on 11/12/18 (6)

I've been cooking carrots like this for decades. My sister calls this 'ambrosia'. - Lana in FL - 2:10am on 11/13/18
Have you tried this with a homemade chicken stock? I've noticed that mine turns to a nice carmely - KarenNoCA - 2:31pm on 11/13/18

No, K. I just learned it this week. Looking forward to trying more recipes from this book. - MarilynFL - 10:14pm on 11/13/18

Faux tourne - carrot chunks on bias ;) [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 1:24pm on 11/14/18

Today in email from Bill Penzey on carrots - colleenmomof2 - 5:56pm on 11/14/18
Good video, C. Just remember that recipe timing is for 1/4" flat bias cut. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:17pm on 11/14/18

30586. Dress Cookies for a Birthday Party [IMAGE] - deb-in-MI - 5:51pm on 11/13/18 (12)

How very cute! See how versatile a little black dress can be? [NT] - wigs - 7:19pm on 11/13/18

Cute indeed. And if your arms are too old, just chew them off. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:48pm on 11/13/18

hahahaha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:08pm on 11/13/18

PS: Beautiful job, Deb. [So *that* is what a waist looks like. I'd forgotten.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:09pm on 11/13/18

Yeah, my waist is way wasted. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:44am on 11/14/18

Making a new batch; cutting off most of the thick upper arm - if only I could do this in real life! - deb-in-MI - 11:59am on 11/14/18

Very chic! - wigs - 7:33pm on 11/14/18

A few more [NT] [IMAGE] - deb-in-MI - 7:15pm on 11/14/18

Very cute, Deb. Which piping tip did you use for the red rosettes? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:22pm on 11/15/18

I used a number 13. I love rosettes - I sometimes cover an entire cake in those little roses:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:36pm on 11/15/18

Thank you, Deb. They're really cute. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:08pm on 12/02/18

Deb, So beautiful...... [NT] - GayR - 9:18pm on 11/14/18

30587. My 78-year old neighbor gently asked if I knew how to make bread pudding? To which I replied... - MarilynFL - 2:52am on 11/14/18 (16)

Marilyn, Here is one to begin with..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:23am on 11/14/18

Marilyn, Another recipe to read..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:14pm on 11/14/18

Marilyn, Nick Malgieri Coach House Bread Pudding [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:12pm on 11/14/18

I think that is a sad reality of today's 'bread'. I bought a loaf today for 97cents to make a - Marg CDN2 - 4:31am on 11/14/18

and I just consulted my old HEc book from the 60s and the recipe is the same but for - Marg CDN2 - 4:43am on 11/14/18

Marilyn, will you be MY neighbor? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:24am on 11/14/18
What I use for French toast or bread pudding is the supermarket "Italian loaf"- - Charley - 12:00pm on 11/14/18

I have used hot dog buns and they work great. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:41pm on 11/14/18

Try King's Hawaiian for French toast (bread pudding too) for a treat!! DS has made it - Charley - 9:45pm on 11/14/18

Why not bring yr neighbor into the 21st century w/ this one which I love? Rum Raisin Bread Pudding! [LINK] - wigs - 7:17pm on 11/14/18
Have I mentioned lately how much I love you guys? If not, I love you guys. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:18pm on 11/14/18

Aah, Love you right back..... [NT] - GayR - 8:28pm on 11/14/18

This kind of old school recipe makes me think Paula deen [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:22pm on 11/15/18

Holy cow! Or more appropriately, Holy Sugar Cane! 4 cups total for bread & sauce? I want - MarilynFL - 2:18pm on 11/16/18
MDNoCA, I just now read this recipe, and it made me immediately think about how much more - wigs - 9:29pm on 11/16/18

hmmmm Interesting point. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:00pm on 11/17/18

30588. Wet brining turkey is out with the chefs now. - Charley - 12:27pm on 11/15/18 (5)

How coincidental that U posted this because I'd thought earlier this wk I needed to thank Joe & his [LINK] - wigs - 9:55pm on 11/16/18

"The gravy is sooooo good that my cousin actually stole the leftover gravy, put it in her purse [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 11:42am on 11/17/18

your guests stealing from you is one of the highest forms of praise ;) [NT] - pmassell_93 - 3:08pm on 11/17/18
I made Gary's brine & that turkey recipe 3 years ago when DH's sibs & spouses came to our house for - wigs - 3:10pm on 11/17/18

Oops, not my cousin but one of the Epi reviewers - colleenmomof2 - 3:20pm on 11/17/18

30589. A while back I talked about Portos, and today I saw a commercial for BOA that says - oli - 4:11pm on 11/15/18 (3)

What is BOA? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:37pm on 11/16/18

Bank Of America [NT] - oli - 4:41pm on 11/16/18

For those who don't know, here is a story - Charley - 4:27pm on 11/17/18

30590. Cardamom Walnut Cookies (Mutekke) [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 8:51pm on 11/15/18 (8)

Melissa Dallas, Thank you so much for posting this recipe it looks wonderful..... [NT] - GayR - 11:13pm on 11/15/18
Sounds YUM! I'm a big cardamom fan [NT] - cheezz - 2:41am on 11/16/18

Me too! Thanks Melissa! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:10am on 11/16/18

I think they sound wonderful too [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:17pm on 11/16/18

I bet another easy way to make these is to roll up the filling in filo:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:45am on 11/16/18

That would be good too, but you'd miss out on all the sour cream & egg yolks:) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:18pm on 11/16/18

Ha. I thought the title said *(Mistake)* and that another dyslexic baker had joined me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:15pm on 11/16/18

Too funny [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:18pm on 11/16/18

30591. Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:00am on 11/16/18 (8)

I like the idea of extra spinach. Looks good! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:00pm on 11/16/18
Oh, does this ever sound good. Thanks for posting! [NT] - wigs - 9:33pm on 11/16/18
making this for dinner tonight. Thanks! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:00am on 11/17/18

my version - pmassell_93 - 3:17am on 11/17/18

Sounds like a good variation. I'll try boneless thighs next time, too. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:37pm on 11/19/18

That looks/sounds amazing! Will definitely be trying this. I love spinach/garlic cream sauces. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:32pm on 11/18/18

I know, right? They are the best. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:38pm on 11/19/18

I might have to dash in a bit of white wine! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:08pm on 12/27/18

30592. Not T&T...yet: Cheat's Yoghurt & White Chocolate Crème Brûlée [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:41pm on 11/16/18 (3)

The pic of the choc. cake looks promising. [NT] - oli - 2:18am on 11/17/18
I believe that I've made a Donna Hay recipe before [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 11:16am on 11/17/18
well...the good news is that it *looks* like the real thing. On the other hand... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:58pm on 11/18/18

30593. Great turkey gravy! - judy-mass - 11:07pm on 11/16/18 (2)

I have never made turkey with apple cider in it before. This might be the year! Thanks for the REC [NT] - wigs - 3:01pm on 11/17/18
Meant to type: I have never made turkey GRAVY w/ apple cider in it before....... [NT] - wigs - 4:56pm on 11/18/18

30594. REC: Brown Braised Onions - judy-mass - 11:11pm on 11/16/18 (4)

Question: Do you trim the roots/root end OFF or do you just trim them short?--Thanks! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 8:26pm on 11/17/18

I trim off the root hairs and - judy-mass - 9:03pm on 11/17/18

Yum. I love baked onions and have not tried this method. Will definitely give it a spin! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:30pm on 11/18/18

Let me know what you think of them. [NT] - judy-mass - 2:31pm on 11/18/18

30595. How early can I make pie dough Without freezing? - MariaDNoCA - 7:36am on 11/17/18 (5)

Maria, the only dough that changed in the refrigerator (versus freezer) had - MarilynFL - 12:55pm on 11/17/18

So helpful Marilyn - thanks! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:22pm on 11/17/18
The one time I had some stored pie dough take on a grey-ish hue is when I'd used UN-bleached flour - wigs - 2:59pm on 11/17/18

I have made and stored pie dough in the fridge for 2 days B4 rolling out and using, but BH&G says U - wigs - 2:42pm on 11/17/18
Thanks all, ok Monday or Tuesday it is! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:28pm on 11/17/18

30596. FRC: Shout out to Heather_in_SF - hoping you are feeling better since your surgery - colleenmomof2 - 11:24am on 11/17/18 (5)

I second that! Hope you're doing OK. I'm off FB these days. I needed a break. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 9:18pm on 11/18/18
Hope you were able to get out of all the smokey air in SF. XOXO [NT] - LisainLA - 6:38am on 11/19/18
Thinking of you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:31am on 11/19/18
Ditto...take care of yourself missy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:28pm on 11/19/18

Yes, please, check in when you can. Best wishes for a quick recovery. [NT] - Anna_X - 7:30pm on 11/19/18

30597. Chefs aret turning their backs on wet brining turkey-- - Charley - 12:09pm on 11/17/18 (0)

30598. Lost my mind: Why do I have 9 oz grated cheese, 1 lb cooked pork sausage, and... - Anna_X - 9:19pm on 11/17/18 (4)

Sure. Just add eggs and milk and you have a breakfast casserole. [NT] - Charley - 10:01pm on 11/17/18
Field of dreams? *Prep it and they will come...to make you breakfast.* [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:24am on 11/18/18
I originally posted this breakfast dish @the Old Gail's--Wine & 3-Cheese Omelet frm Tri Kappa Cookbk [LINK] - wigs - 4:47pm on 11/18/18
Wigs, this reads delish! Mine went southwest with Hatch chiles and - Anna_X - 4:44am on 11/20/18

30599. Update from the 'Nati... - Richard in Cincy - 6:37am on 11/18/18 (11)

Holy cow. Just reading it is exhausting. Where DO you get the energy? - CathyZKauai - 2:29pm on 11/18/18

It helps that I work from my home office... - Richard in Cincy - 9:10pm on 11/18/18

Wow, Richard--a Thanksgiving feast will be NOTHING for you to whip up! It all sounds delicious, - wigs - 4:40pm on 11/18/18

No Thanksgiving this year. [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 8:43pm on 11/18/18

The menu... [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 8:45pm on 11/18/18

Smiling at your menu - our Carrabba's Friendsgiving 5-Course dinner planned [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:30pm on 11/19/18

OMGoodness, does that menu sound divine-- ESPECIALLY the Pumpkin Bread Pudding. My mouth is watering [NT] - wigs - 6:43pm on 12/20/18

Postponed - will be doing our family thanksgiving dinner in early December - colleenmomof2 - 1:35pm on 11/19/18

You are a wizard! And your stamina ;) - colleenmomof2 - 1:39pm on 11/19/18
Richard, I felt tired just reading this! Amazing. :) [NT] - Lana in FL - 8:57pm on 11/19/18

Me too. Let's have a cookie and milk and take a nap, Lana. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 11/21/18

30600. REC: Farro Stuffing with Roasted Mushrooms and Cauliflower (I made this as a side dish) [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:29pm on 11/18/18 (4)

That looks delicious. Need to try. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:32pm on 11/18/18
I love farro and it is hard to find. This combo sounds nutty and delicious. [NT] - LisainLA - 6:37am on 11/19/18
Does anyone have this recipe on their computer, and if do could you post it? This site is down (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:44pm on 11/19/18
here it is: Farro Stuffing with Roasted Mushrooms & Cauliflower - pmassell_93 - 7:50pm on 11/19/18

30601. ISO: colleenmomof2 RE: Croissant Breakfast Casserole - KarenNoCA - 7:14pm on 11/18/18 (3)

Yes. put all the goodies in each dish and you are fine. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:20pm on 11/18/18
Yes - we love the individual dishes [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:17pm on 11/19/18

Oh I had not thought about the depth, no they will not, so back to the 9 13 baking dish, thanks! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:57pm on 11/19/18

30602. Ohmy! Roasted vegetables with Quinoa - Richard in Cincy - 10:56pm on 11/18/18 (2)

Wow! This sounds wonderful! [NT] - LisainLA - 6:35am on 11/19/18
Oh, yum! [NT] - wigs - 6:23pm on 11/20/18

30603. I love this: Immigrants first Thanksgiving... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 11:29pm on 11/18/18 (5)

Thanksgiving traditions are facinating. From the regional traditions to the recent - LisainLA - 6:34am on 11/19/18

I brought in traditional T-day foids for my adult ESL classes too. Fun and educational! [NT] - Anna_X - 7:37pm on 11/19/18

Excuse my fat fingers on my cell phone! [NT] - Anna_X - 7:38pm on 11/19/18
I'll bet they enjoyed that! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:18am on 11/21/18

Love, love this! [NT] - Anna_X - 7:35pm on 11/19/18

30604. Can somebody read the recipe at the link and tell me how many piecrusts it makes?… [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:04am on 11/19/18 (7)

Hi Maria, I read through it and she does say cut 1/6 of the dough and roll to make - LisainLA - 6:26am on 11/19/18

That’s what it seems like to me too! I wonder why she has you make so much pie dough... - MariaDNoCA - 7:32am on 11/19/18

I'd see this as one effort to make dough for 3 double-crust pies, since dough freezes well. - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 11/19/18

Hummm, don’t know if I’d use this crust for that as it’s a puff pastry... - MariaDNoCA - 5:27am on 11/20/18

ah...totally missed the puff reference. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:34pm on 11/20/18

The filling sounds amazing!! I'd cut the pastry recipe in half...that's easy...and freeze the rest [NT] - cheezz - 7:52am on 11/21/18
Review: don’t make this pie. - MariaDNoCA - 1:12am on 11/25/18

30605. A friend and I made eggnog this weekend! [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:42pm on 11/19/18 (3)

You also have Richard's as proof (forgive the pun). His is really aged! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:18pm on 11/19/18

Richard's Haus Eggnog [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:19pm on 11/19/18

Yes, his is the same as Alton Brown's. I don't think I can wait a year! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:20pm on 11/19/18

30606. Anyone tried these yet: Nestles *Simply Delicious Dark Chocolate Morsels*? Chips made with only 3 [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:05pm on 11/19/18 (8)

I haven't seen or tried them, And a trip to Aldi's for Holiday Baking Supplies... - Richard in Cincy - 1:49pm on 11/20/18

I had serious problems using their baking products (flour, sugar and mixes) - MarilynFL - 9:51pm on 11/20/18

Interesting. I will do some tests early before I ruin - Richard in Cincy - 10:08pm on 11/20/18
I looked over what I bought and it seems fine. - Richard in Cincy - 2:23am on 11/21/18

oh, that's excellent news. I have not bothered with any baking pantry items since 2008, so I'm glad - MarilynFL - 12:44pm on 11/21/18

Sorry about your experience. I am DEvoted to Aldi's and have no problem. Have only - Charley - 12:40pm on 11/21/18

Back in 2008, I even had problems with their cookies (trying to use them on GBH). Good to know this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:45pm on 11/21/18

They have renovated their stores and carry a larger inventory of things. Lidl has moved into - Charley - 12:58pm on 11/21/18

30607. Back to bread pudding discussion: my neighbor's wife gave me his family's bread pudding recipe - MarilynFL - 8:34pm on 11/19/18 (5)

It sounds like a variant of Queen of Puddings [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 8:56pm on 11/19/18
Marilyn, Here is an interesting article and recipe.....very old southern recipe.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:29pm on 11/19/18

Found you Commander's Palace Recipe at Food Network from the Co Owner of the Restaurant [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:33pm on 11/19/18

Well, thanks to both of you. Guess this IS fairly common. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:45pm on 11/19/18

Sugar, like butter in the south is used with a heavy hand. (Note Paula’s Diabetes version above :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:36am on 11/20/18

30608. Just made this cake for my husband's retirement party tomorrow [IMAGE] - deb-in-MI - 10:24pm on 11/19/18 (8)

NICE WORK!!!! And congrats you your hubby... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:47pm on 11/19/18
Beautiful, Beautiful...... [NT] - GayR - 11:52pm on 11/19/18
Well done. Best wishes to hubby. I love being retired. I hope he will too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:23am on 11/20/18
Well done! I wish I could pipe that well! It’s perfect. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:30am on 11/20/18
Wow o'wow! Side roses are so very cool! Congratulations to you both! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 1:38pm on 11/20/18
That is lovely! Congrats you you both! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:19am on 11/21/18
Thank you so much! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:51am on 11/21/18
Very pretty! You sure nailed his company's logo. [NT] - wigs - 9:37pm on 11/23/18

30609. This is clever: four sides plus biscuits all baked together in one pan. Kindof love the idea. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:39pm on 11/19/18 (2)

I saw that on Pinterest and all I could think was all the food would run together. #I’mOld [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:32am on 11/20/18

#I'mOld,too ;) How about mountain-tall grids of stuffing - colleenmomof2 - 1:36pm on 11/20/18

30610. Manipulating jelly question: if I melt jalapeno jelly and strain it to get rid of - MarilynFL - 5:31pm on 11/20/18 (2)

Here is Barbara's original post: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:32pm on 11/20/18
Yes, according to this site. I have a lott of jelly experience but really wasn't postitive - Charley - 7:15pm on 11/20/18

30611. CDC says toss all Romaine lettuce [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:12pm on 11/20/18 (9)

In case anyone doesn't read the article Do not eat any romain. - orchid - 9:46pm on 11/20/18
THanks for posting this. I have to toss out a 6 pack I just bought from Costco and clean my fridge. [NT] - LisainLA - 5:16am on 11/21/18

Won't stores refund your costs? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:40pm on 11/21/18

I am sure they would, but there is no way I am going near Costco for the next week... - LisainLA - 4:16pm on 11/21/18

I feel your pain, purchased a pack of three to use in a Caesar salad. Had to make a grocery - Curious1 - 9:30pm on 11/21/18

REC: Shout out for Chick-fil-a's amazing Superfood Side (salad) w/kale [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:51pm on 11/21/18

Thanks for this, colleen. The CFL in my area has lines wrapping around the building. And - MarilynFL - 1:04pm on 11/22/18

I've never tried Popeye's but I've heard that the quality has improved - pmassell_93 - 5:46pm on 11/22/18

Popeye's chicken is DEEElicious--but very different from KFC or especially ChickFil-a - Charley - 4:49pm on 11/23/18

30612. This looks really yummy. I will have to try it sometime between T-Day and Christmas [LINK] - judy-mass - 11:31pm on 11/20/18 (1)

This does read delicious! :-) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:27pm on 11/21/18

30613. WOW! Over $34 for about 10 oz of vanilla at Costco!!! When did it jump so high? [NT] - cheezz - 8:00am on 11/21/18 (2)

It's been a year or more. Forgotten what disaster where caused it. [NT] - Charley - 12:37pm on 11/21/18
vanilla prices- Business Insider September 27, 2018 - daricem - 5:33pm on 11/21/18

30614. I *swear* this was a true comment that bubbled out of my mouth to...myself [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:53pm on 11/21/18 (3)

:) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:27pm on 11/21/18
EXCEPT Richard also has 7 punch bowls added to your Gourmet image, M! Or is it 9, R? - wigs - 4:32pm on 11/23/18

Ha! You certainly exagerate. I only have 5! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:10pm on 12/31/18

30615. What do you guys do with your turkey liver? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 9:39pm on 11/21/18 (6)

Suggest he cut down on the alcohol and do a good cleanse. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:39pm on 11/21/18

Ba-dum-bump [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:50pm on 11/21/18

My father-in-law cooks it with the giblets and the neck and makes giblet broth for gravy. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:21am on 11/22/18

I'm with FIL except they go in the stuffing. [NT] - orchid - 4:41pm on 11/22/18

Poach it for the cat. Since we don't have a cat now, I toss it. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:59pm on 11/22/18
Pâte; add sautéed mushrooms, hardboiled egg [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:59pm on 11/22/18

30616. Happy Thanksgiving! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:00pm on 11/22/18 (18)

Thanks especially to Paul. Have a bit of cheer on me, friend. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:03pm on 11/22/18

I second that. Happy Thanksgiving to our Finer Kitchens family! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:27pm on 11/22/18

I cube that! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:49pm on 11/22/18

I am Thankful. Happy Thanksgiving. [NT] - pmassell_93 - 3:31pm on 11/22/18

smallest crowd in decades - pmassell_93 - 5:43pm on 11/22/18

80-120! Did you hit an extra zero there, Paul? Is the aroma of turkey stock sending you into - MarilynFL - 5:48pm on 11/22/18

big family then friends and it adds up quick - pmassell_93 - 6:29pm on 11/22/18

Only two of us this year, but the gang will arrive on Saturday. A few years ago - KarenNoCA - 2:41pm on 11/23/18

I had dinner at the neighbors. They had ham with collards and asparagus. Good meal but now - MarilynFL - 2:52pm on 11/23/18

I had dinner with friends and now I'm craving a turkey and stuffing sandwich for lunch but alas, no - Janet in NC - 3:27pm on 11/23/18

Thanksgiving Leftover Soup. - pmassell_93 - 5:20pm on 11/23/18

Too much amazing gravy = holiday leftover casserole - colleenmomof2 - 11:59am on 11/24/18

I just realized that the one T-Day photo text from YS was of his gravy - colleenmomof2 - 12:03pm on 11/24/18

Ha. Some day he'll be old, see that photo and wonder what the heck? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:34am on 11/25/18

It's a once a year thing in our family--and we love it!! [NT] - Charley - 11:39am on 11/24/18

We do "holiday" this way, too - colleenmomof2 - 11:40am on 11/24/18

I miss turkey enchiladas leftovers. Went to sil’s. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:27am on 11/25/18

That sounds good - what is your preference for sauce, red or green? - LisainLA - 11:26pm on 11/25/18

30617. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy being with family and friends while dining on turkey and trimmings. NT [NT] - Sylvia - 2:25pm on 11/22/18 (1)

Thank you Sylvia! I hope yo!u enjoy your holiday with loved ones as well [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:22pm on 11/22/18

30618. Hey, remember when I asked about improving my dough and ya'll suggested the Tangzhong method [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:40pm on 11/23/18 (1)

My sister made it into dinner rolls and WOW!!!!! Best roll I've ever eaten. - cheezz - 7:58pm on 11/26/18

30619. I'm sure this is a dumb question but I'm brave. I got a notice that Penzey's has a several day sale - Janet in NC - 3:29pm on 11/23/18 (13)

vanilla prices are crazy the last few years! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:40pm on 11/23/18

I heard, a couple of months ago, that the pickers were not making enough money at the job and have - Marg CDN2 - 4:25am on 11/30/18

I told friends I cruise to Mexico just to pick up vanilla and Kahlua and they laughed...no more!! [NT] - cheezz - 4:11am on 12/01/18

Olive oil too! Wonderful oil in wine country Ensenada. Who knew?! [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:36pm on 12/31/18

Janet, I've used both and didn't think it was worth the extra cost. Same - MarilynFL - 5:35pm on 11/23/18

Thanks Marilyn, While researching this question I came upon a Cooks Illustrated article that rated - Janet in NC - 3:42pm on 11/24/18

I have heeded the results of the Cook's Illustrated Vanilla Tests - Richard in Cincy - 4:00pm on 11/25/18

Clear fake vanilla is what MILK Bar bakery (Christina Tosi) uses. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:13pm on 11/26/18

I've been using very costly vanilla bean paste for some baked goods - - deb-in-MI - 10:04pm on 11/26/18
Wow, really?! [NT] - cheezz - 11:49pm on 11/28/18

*clear imitation vanilla extract. Mastermind of the recipe Christina Tosi... - MarilynFL - 2:27am on 12/03/18

Wow, my mom always used imitation vanilla, said it was better. I, of course, had to have the real - KarenNoCA - 10:11pm on 01/01/19

Same here, Karen. The brand Cook’s Illustrated recommended is Baker's imitation vanilla flavor. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:11am on 01/02/19

30620. 8 QT InstantPot $69.99 6 QT $59 [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 5:00pm on 11/23/18 (7)

I am thinking of getting a 6 quart today. There seem to be different models of Instant Pot. Lux, - Janet in NC - 4:45pm on 11/24/18

unfortunately it looks like the price went up today maybe check back Monday [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 6:40pm on 11/24/18
Have the 6qt 7-in-1 - love it - colleenmomof2 - 8:28pm on 11/24/18

I was about to buy one of these when I saw they were bringing out a 15 psi version - Lana in FL - 11:25pm on 11/24/18

what does that translate to in benefits of having more PSI? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:32pm on 11/24/18

The food will cook faster. It's the pressure I am used to using. - Lana in FL - 12:25am on 12/01/18

Macy's Cyber Monday 8qt $79.99 until 11/28 [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:13pm on 11/25/18

30621. NFR Movie recommendation for ErininNY and anyone else: The Fencer [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:32am on 11/25/18 (1)

Thank you, Marilyn! :) [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:37am on 11/27/18

30622. Review of gbakes pumpkin pie “don’t bake this pie” above [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 1:22am on 11/25/18 (6)

That pie is worthy of a Laurel and Hardy pie throwing fest [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:38am on 11/25/18

Personally, the first thing I thought of was Soupy Sales! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:15am on 11/25/18

I'm older than you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:17pm on 11/26/18

Lol! Well, I did also watch L&H, so if so, not by much! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:25am on 11/29/18

Thanks Marilyn. Been years since I've seen that pie fight. Still hilarious - CathyZKauai - 4:44pm on 11/25/18

I loved the little leg shake at the very end. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 11/29/18

30623. Gabrielle Hamilton's semi-orgasmatic ode to Quiche Lorraine [can't access NYT recipe] - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 11/25/18 (0)

30624. see if this works for Marilyn - Janet in NC - 2:40pm on 11/25/18 (9)

Oh, is this Gabrielle's Quiche recipe? Thank you, Janet!! I loved the hint in the - MarilynFL - 8:29pm on 11/25/18

Yes it's the one from the NYT today it's on the front page, or it was this morning. Let me know if - Janet in NC - 8:48pm on 11/25/18

I'll be traveling from now until Jan, but it's definitely going in the to-try pile [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:05am on 11/26/18

Marilyn, I have been looking for a savory clafoutis and found one today have a look [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:52pm on 11/25/18

Thanks Gay! What is table cream? Is that light cream or half & half? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:12am on 11/26/18

According to Martha S. it is Light Cream...... - GayR - 2:44am on 11/26/18

Substitute for Light Cream....... - GayR - 2:54am on 11/26/18

Thank You Haiku Gay. I learn something new each day. Onions are burning. - MarilynFL - 10:59pm on 11/26/18

That recipe looks delicious and also looks just like a crustless quiche. So I went - Charley - 12:29pm on 11/26/18

30625. 2018 GBH (old design, new viewers) - MarilynFL - 2:40pm on 11/26/18 (16)

2018 GBH [Shutterfly album] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 11/26/18

Wow Marilyn. Another stunner. Love the sense of humor. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:57pm on 11/30/18
PS: I added a view of the back of the house [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:51am on 12/03/18

Marilyn, Fantastic......so well done [NT] - GayR - 4:11pm on 11/26/18
Bravo Bravo!!!!! You are amazing [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:24pm on 11/26/18
Beautiful! Sorry U ended up w/numb fingertips, but I bet yr wh-choc-covered vac wheels are stunning! [NT] - wigs - 6:05pm on 11/26/18
Gorgeous!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:34pm on 11/26/18
Just amazing, Marilyn! [NT] - RuthAB - 8:15pm on 11/26/18
Thank, thank you, for sharing this... - Anna_X - 9:32pm on 11/26/18
It’s not Christmas without your fabulous gbh! Simply wonderful! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:02am on 11/27/18

Agreed! I look forward to it every year! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:57pm on 11/27/18
Agreement here too. Your productions are so sophisticated. An essential Christmas element now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:28am on 11/30/18

Amazing! What a delight! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:21am on 11/27/18
Another awesome GBH. Sooo cool. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:18am on 11/28/18
Beautiful, Marilyn. And of course, I love the robot. Sorry about your fingers. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:27am on 12/01/18
This looks fantastic, as usual! Sorry about your processor, and isn't it amazing how much of a mess - LisainLA - 5:21am on 12/06/18

30626. Hey Marilyn--your bear problem is front page news. - Charley - 4:07pm on 11/26/18 (3)

A good read, Charley..... [NT] - wigs - 6:22pm on 11/26/18
Good article, C...and very true. My neighbor up the road (about 2/10 of a mi) just [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:32pm on 11/26/18

We get tickets for having bird food out in summer bear time AK. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:11pm on 12/31/18

30627. 4 quart staub cocotte for $99 today - Charley - 8:15pm on 11/26/18 (1)

I ordered one from King Arthur and it's shipping free of charge! [NT] - judy-mass - 8:43pm on 11/26/18

30628. Everything improves when you add chocolate, even Thanksgiving. [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:26am on 11/27/18 (8)

ErininNY.....So funny this is what I made for Thanksgiving and it was a [LINK] - GayR - 4:53am on 11/27/18

Ah, great minds. :) I love the glaze! [NT] - ErininNY - 8:14pm on 11/30/18

Amen sister! And for future reference, you can make itty bitty ones in canning lids. True! - MarilynFL - 1:23pm on 11/27/18

I did see a video where someone made tarts in jar lids... Intriguing. [NT] - ErininNY - 8:14pm on 11/30/18

What's not to like? Chocolate Chiboust or Bust! - Richard in Cincy - 3:28am on 11/28/18

Amen. (I watched approximately 4 dozen episdoes of The Great British Baking Show in the last month - ErininNY - 8:16pm on 11/30/18

Nothing better than a flourless chocolate dessert!! LOL [NT] - Charley - 3:12pm on 11/28/18

Yes! Pants be damned. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:17pm on 11/30/18

30629. Need help with choosing a carbon steel skillet for budding chef! - cheezz - 5:52pm on 11/27/18 (14)

I bought all 3 children De Buyer skillets for Christmas and me too. They are really [LINK] - Charley - 12:24pm on 11/28/18

Difference between Carbon Steel & Mineral B? - Earnie - 4:06pm on 11/28/18

I don't think I can say. I do know I paid a bit more (not a lot) when I purchased 3 or so - Charley - 5:25pm on 11/28/18

CI rated the Matfer Bourgeat 11 7/8” Black Carbon Steel Frying Pan best [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:45am on 11/29/18

I bought two of these and hardly use them. Lighter than cast iron, but still heavy, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:53pm on 11/29/18

That does help...thanks! Do you own any Lodge? That seems to be what I see most. [NT] - cheezz - 11:48pm on 11/28/18

Lodge CAST iron is what you see a lot, and I saw the Lodge carbon steel pan that - Charley - 11:54am on 11/29/18

In re-reading your post it says she wants and every day good quality skillet--did she - Charley - 1:28pm on 11/29/18
Thanks all! She ended up getting a De Buyer so he can learn how to season and care for it. - cheezz - 1:28am on 11/30/18
I have tried several times to love the black cast iron skillets...really tried - KarenNoCA - 6:07pm on 12/01/18

there are some newer ones that are lighter than Lodge but you pay a PREMIUM [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:13pm on 12/01/18
I don't use mine all that often now. And mine are all very old. I NEVER have fried an - Charley - 11:45am on 12/02/18
By contrast I LOVE my cast iron skillets. They're the ones I reach for first and use at least 3 - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 12/02/18

Ditto. Love my cast iron skillets. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 3:05am on 12/03/18

30630. Hogwarts gbh [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:31am on 11/30/18 (1)

Oooh! Aqueduct, steps and all. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:30am on 12/01/18

30631. ISO T&T gingerbread man cookie recipe... - MariaDNoCA - 7:22am on 11/30/18 (8)

Don't laugh, but my sister makes them from the rolled cookie recipe on - Melissa Dallas - 2:30pm on 11/30/18

Love Gale Gand's Recipe....... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:29pm on 11/30/18

Maria, Not Tried and True yet.....going to make these this year..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:44pm on 11/30/18

I make these every Christmas. I like my gingerbread cookies on the spicy side, but... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:29pm on 11/30/18

I've made these. Thanks for the reminder, Michael. They are wonderful. Will make again. [NT] - CathyZKauai - 4:52pm on 11/30/18

Michael, can you think of a reason I couldn't form the dough into a roll and slice then bake? - CathyZKauai - 8:10pm on 12/01/18

I haven't done that, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work well. Once it was chilled,... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:00pm on 12/02/18

Thanks Michael, I remember this recipe, but couldn’t recall if they were cut out cookies :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:28pm on 11/30/18

30632. Angie, please check in after Alaska’s earthquake this morning [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:30pm on 11/30/18 (6)

I believe that she is in Florida for the Winter. - judy-mass - 10:33pm on 11/30/18

Gale called me; she could hardly talk..she didn't know how get on eat.at...then her phone went dead - Marsha tbay - 6:52pm on 12/02/18

Hi Marsha. I've spoken to Gayle a few times, and yes, it is difficult for her to speak. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:50pm on 12/03/18
Since Michael says she can get on her computer maybe send her the "new" Finer Kitchens - Charley - 4:30pm on 12/03/18
Marsha I reponded to your email several days ago did you get it? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:38pm on 12/03/18

Yes, we are fine in FL. Our house in AK had no damage. Thankfully. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:40pm on 12/31/18

30633. Has anyone made hand-pulled noodles? Just had biang biang cumin lamb noodles [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:26am on 12/03/18 (2)

I've not made them, but I've watched them being made... [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:47am on 12/03/18
My husband loves hand pulled noodles--thank you! They look easy enough to try once, at least! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:44pm on 12/03/18

30634. 2018 Omni National Gingerbread House Competition winners [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:02am on 12/03/18 (1)

On NBC Nightly News last night [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 9:11pm on 12/07/18

30635. Ever wonder how cookie cutters are made? So cool! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:26am on 12/03/18 (6)

Thank you Traca!! My cutter collection continues to expand! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:05pm on 12/03/18

Deb, would you like mine? I'm going through baking items and I haven't touched - MarilynFL - 8:31pm on 12/03/18

Oh my - how generous of you!! - deb-in-MI - 9:08pm on 12/03/18

I pulled them together last night. Apparently, I'd already donated some (moose, nativity set, etc) - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 12/05/18

Yep it does! Thanks!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:04pm on 12/05/18

Deb, sending shipping data to your gmail. Enjoy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:18pm on 12/07/18

30636. Steps, Steps, and more Steps - KarenNoCA - 5:14pm on 12/04/18 (6)

I just put this dish together, made the sauce, put jumbo shrimp on top and turned off - KarenNoCA - 9:27pm on 12/04/18

Time to KISS the cook! (Keep It Simple Sista!). [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:52pm on 12/04/18
This is making me crave shrimp...and it's 9:45 AM. Good job, Karen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 12/05/18
Yum! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:03pm on 12/05/18
I agree with you! I hope it turned out well. I prefer the texture of sauteed over broiled shrimp, - LisainLA - 5:17am on 12/06/18

It was as delicious and it was beautiful. I added a squirt of lemon juice at the end - KarenNoCA - 8:00pm on 12/08/18

30637. Reading *TASTY ULTIMATE* cookbook. Loved this simple breakfast idea: BEC boat [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:29pm on 12/05/18 (3)

...and this Scalloped Potato Roll looked good too (from the buzzfeedtasty link) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:29pm on 12/05/18

I have this recipe in my kitchen to make. Going to use a sirloin burger, low fat Mozz and - KarenNoCA - 2:33pm on 12/11/18

I don't Facebook, but this sounds really delicious! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:19am on 12/06/18

30638. Question about Blackberry Jam Cakes - Richard in Cincy - 6:19pm on 12/06/18 (3)

I would think that you could surely swap jams - deb-in-MI - 6:46pm on 12/06/18
What's a jam cake like? [NT] - Pam - 7:48pm on 12/08/18

It is very old-fashioned cake - Richard in Cincy - 5:24pm on 12/13/18

30639. REC: Spinach Chicken Casserole. File under: Easy, tasty, gorgeous and keto, if ... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:53pm on 12/06/18 (4)

Lovely Michael - thanks for posting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:05pm on 12/06/18
Michael, how is keto (new word for me) different from low carb? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:11pm on 12/08/18

I swear to Julia this thought just bubbled out of my head: OH! KETOSIS! - MarilynFL - 9:00pm on 12/08/18

It is a permutation of the Atkins philosophy. "Keto" does refer to a state of ketosis... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:40pm on 12/09/18