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24262. Can we talk plastic wrap? What kind do you use? - MariaDNoCA - 3:38am on 05/03/13 (27)

Kirkland, from Costco!!!! Never fight with plastic again, and the little cutting slide is great [NT] - cheezz - 4:01am on 05/03/13
Stretchtite... - desertculinary - 4:04am on 05/03/13

Me too. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:05am on 05/03/13

Me 3. I love it. Larry curses everything in sight when he uses it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 05/03/13

Stretchtite for me. Good stuff, and reasonably priced. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:34pm on 05/03/13
can I just say I love the Stretchtite dispenser that you can buy----fabulous gadget. best $20 item [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:13pm on 05/03/13
Yeah - that's it....not Kirkland, but Stretchtite...great stuff!! [NT] - cheezz - 8:52pm on 05/03/13

I use the @$&*^{}!?*!~!! kind. (That stuff'll ruin your day.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:43am on 05/03/13
me 4. I used it at my daughters a while ago and laughed at the notice she had - Janet in NC - 12:47pm on 05/03/13
amazon.com has my favorite [LINK] - SallyBR - 2:56pm on 05/03/13
Never thought of it before, but we only have one kind of plastic wrap in the stores over here. - EvaN - 5:04pm on 05/03/13
Costco Kirkland Stretch-tite. That & their paper towels are worth a membership. The sliding - Curious1 - 5:48pm on 05/03/13

I love the Kirkland brand also. I'll have to try their paper towels. [NT] - Elenor - 5:53pm on 05/03/13

I discovered their paper towels a while back and have used nothing else since. Good quality [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:38pm on 05/04/13

I totally agree... [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:52pm on 05/03/13

Just about any of the "lifetime supply" ones are good. Think I have Kirkland brand now. - Music City Missy - 7:56pm on 05/03/13
Well, you heard the concensus Maria - GET THEE TO COSTCO!! [NT] - cheezz - 8:55pm on 05/03/13

Lol! [NT] - Curious1 - 9:51pm on 05/03/13
Damn, now wish I'd grabbed some before I let my membership expire! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:00pm on 05/04/13

It's 100% certain someone you know is a member...just have them get you one - cheezz - 6:20pm on 05/05/13

Oh Cheezz, you made my day! [NT] - Curious1 - 1:59am on 05/06/13

HA! Sometimes it's the most obvious stuff that falls off my radar :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:42pm on 05/06/13

Lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:29am on 05/06/13
Yeah, and it turned out to be me - I renewed my membership. - MariaDNoCA - 6:19pm on 05/19/13

I was at Walmart Sat. and I saw the "wraptastic" thing you - orchid - 9:09pm on 05/06/13

my dispenser is from stretchtite and has non-slp "feet" that grab the counter [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:31pm on 05/07/13

OK great. Thanks I'm ordering it. [NT] - orchid - 3:21am on 05/08/13

24263. Which Vitamix do you recommend? - Michael in Sarasota - 12:20pm on 05/03/13 (19)

Frugal bones are overrated, Michael (You heard it from a kitchen gadget hoarder) [NT] - EvaN - 5:06pm on 05/03/13
I got the 6300 in RED!!! - Music City Missy - 7:16pm on 05/03/13

Just looked at Costco.com and they have the 5200 online that includes dry blade for $479 - Music City Missy - 7:19pm on 05/03/13

I chose the Pro 300, in red....named her Ruby! :-) Almost got the Costco [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:41am on 05/04/13

By the way, my husband has lost 11 lbs with the morning green smoothies since we - Pat-NoCal - 1:50am on 05/04/13

BTW - what all are you putting in those smoothies? [NT] - Music City Missy - 2:35am on 05/04/13

Missy and Cathy, at the link is one of the [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:23am on 05/06/13

Pat, tell me about your green smoothies- I am just going to start a green detox thing [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:08pm on 05/04/13

Thanks for sharing the group and way to go to your hubby! - Music City Missy - 2:35am on 05/04/13

Marsha hooked me up with LeeAnn. Here is her new Vitamix website. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:55am on 05/04/13

Love the toupee! Lee Ann's Blendtec to Vitamix - colleenmomof2 - 11:47am on 05/04/13
Another fan of Lee Ann's and her VM group... - MariaDNoCA - 8:55pm on 05/04/13

Mar/Michael, for inspiration: here's 52 ways to use your VM [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:13pm on 05/05/13

and 66 things/tools you can replace using a VM [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:19pm on 05/05/13

Green smoothie tips... - MariaDNoCA - 5:29pm on 05/05/13

Wet/dry chopping in a VM [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:40pm on 05/05/13
Thanks, I have some studying to do. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:37pm on 05/20/13

Thanks all! I just ordered the refurbished 7500/Pro 300 from Lea Ann for $399. - Michael in Sarasota - 1:31am on 05/05/13

Found out they only have the refurbished ones in red so I'll name mine "Slippers" [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:48pm on 05/05/13

24264. I may be late to the party, but is anyone doing anything special for Cinco - DawnNYS - 9:36pm on 05/03/13 (21)

We had an eary cinqo de Mayo last night since I will be travelling.Menu follows - elaine - 12:00am on 05/04/13

Got the goat cheese and the pine nuts - - colleenmomof2 - 11:52am on 05/04/13

I made the baked goat cheese salsa also. Elaine thanks for tip on the rec. [LINK] - barb_b - 1:04pm on 05/05/13

Hi elaine. I haven't forgotten the package. It will be sent Monday! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:02pm on 05/04/13

Cinco De Mayo Menu Got Vetoed. LOL! Attending DH's family reunion on Sunday, dinner on the grounds, - Marianne - 6:07pm on 05/04/13

Always have to cook for the audience :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:15pm on 05/05/13

I just found a good recipe for shredded beef that comes very close to what I get at taco shops... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:05pm on 05/04/13

Share, please. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:16pm on 05/04/13

REC: Shredded Beef Tacos [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:39pm on 05/04/13

REC: Homemade "Chili" Powder - Michael in Phoenix - 11:58pm on 05/04/13

Thanks for both recipes, Michael. A revelation for me - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:43pm on 05/05/13

I rarely fry anything in more than a couple of tablespoons of fat, however, I went the 'full Monty' - Michael in Phoenix - 7:45pm on 05/05/13

I hafta try the full monty way just to experience it. Oily or not. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:24pm on 05/05/13

Okay...am I the only one chuckling over the "full monty" comment? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:00pm on 05/06/13

Nope, that's what caught my eye and why I started reading this thread. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:05pm on 05/06/13

Well, for me, frying something and eating it is taking quite a leap. - Michael in Phoenix - 1:44pm on 05/06/13

Very much like the Texas Shredded Beef that we love so much [NT] - cheezz - 6:16pm on 05/05/13

Doing this REC Oven-Fried Cimichangas - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:15pm on 05/04/13

A little history on the origin of Chimichangas. - Michael in Phoenix - 12:06am on 05/05/13

And I bet they were the most interesting Jimmy Changas in the world. . . !~(nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:11am on 05/05/13

We just had chicken stuffed poblanos, refried beans, sauteed corn and guacamole. The chicken [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:07am on 05/06/13

24265. About how long can I keep a whole frozen turkey in the refrigerator, thawing, before - DawnNYS - 9:38pm on 05/03/13 (5)

No problem [NT] - charlie - 9:49pm on 05/03/13
My butcher told me a frozen turkey, truly frozen, can take up to 4 days to thaw [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 10:52pm on 05/03/13
at 34F it may not even be fully thawed on Sunday [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:45am on 05/04/13

Great, Sunday night it is... thanks [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:00pm on 05/04/13
I agree. The thicker parts may still be frozen. No problem with Sunday. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:01pm on 05/04/13

24266. Last night DH and I were invited to our older neighbors home for dinner. - CynUpstateNY - 4:16pm on 05/04/13 (25)

I'm sure you were gracious and they were pleased to have your company. [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:47pm on 05/04/13
I think it is great they invited you. Usually people are too intimidated at the thought of cooking - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:04pm on 05/04/13

I agree on all counts. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:21pm on 05/04/13
Yes, it was probably a big deal to them. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:36pm on 05/04/13
Same here--we love to entertain but rarely are invited for a home cooked meal. Chefs have a saying.. - charlie - 6:49pm on 05/04/13

My mother was no chef, but that was her mantra as well. She... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:59pm on 05/04/13
I keep telling people that! They say...I was going to make you cookies but.... - cheezz - 6:10pm on 05/05/13

Right cheezz--a cookie has to be pretty bad before I turn it away. [NT] - charlie - 10:00pm on 05/05/13

Very sweet! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:41pm on 05/04/13
Amen, sister. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:20pm on 05/05/13

Along with the kindness, you are now salt-preserved Forever, Lot's Wife. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:11pm on 05/04/13
Hope this post didn't sound like a rant! Love these people and also had a lovely time! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:49pm on 05/04/13

Gosh no, Cyn- not like a rant at all. It was so sweet that you enjoyed it all. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:07pm on 05/04/13

How lovely! I think this is so sweet. [NT] - Music City Missy - 7:36pm on 05/04/13
LOL! Kraft Mac n' Cheese! I tell my friends who say they can't compare to my cooking to get - Michael in Sarasota - 8:52pm on 05/04/13

We were served Kraft mac/cheese in a restaurant yesterday... - MariaDNoCA - 9:06pm on 05/04/13

Reminds me of the time I slaved to make osso bucco and cooked orzo in the sauce, it tasted exactly - Heather_in_SF - 7:37pm on 05/06/13

Love it! I have had some tell me that too and it is hurtful! I say the very same thing to them - KarenNoCA - 11:33pm on 05/04/13

By the way, how old is your "older neighbors?" [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:35pm on 05/04/13

76 and 84... she claims she was the first ever cougar! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:01am on 05/05/13

Ha!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:20pm on 05/05/13

What a fun night Cyn! Your story warmed my heart. [NT] - barb_b - 1:13pm on 05/05/13

yes, love this story [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:45pm on 05/05/13

So kind to get to spend time with your neighbors, I miss the elderly couple I lived next to in - Heather_in_SF - 7:41pm on 05/06/13

How sweet!! She was probably worn out just using the can opener. Kudos to her!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:13pm on 05/05/13

24267. See...all it took was building a house in North Carolina to bring Trader Joe's to Orlando. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 05/04/13 (43)

I drive over 3 hours to go to TJs. - cyalexa2 - 6:24pm on 05/04/13

Lol Marilyn. Same thing happened to me. TJ's opened in Sarasota right after I left. They - Curious1 - 6:33pm on 05/04/13

Split-time. Larry doesn't want to sell the FL house. I want Fall again. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:07pm on 05/04/13

Very fun! Please stop by all the italian bakeries and whole foods and shout "Charlie,are you here!" - barb_b - 11:23pm on 05/04/13

We haven't experienced Fall in the mountains yet, but hear it is spectacular---y'all [NT] - charlie - 1:10pm on 05/05/13

Amazing how quickly you became a southerner! : ) Rec: Magnolia's Grill Spicy Shrimp, sausage [LINK] - barb_b - 6:59pm on 05/06/13

A friend gave me this recipe several years ago, I made it subbing ham for tasso. It's delicious! [NT] - Curious1 - 5:45pm on 05/07/13

Not a bad substitute but if you can get your hands on some REAL tasso, you'll do the happy dance. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 10:49pm on 05/07/13

I saw it once at Central Market here. Next time I see it, I'm buying. CM had fresh banana leaves - Curious1 - 3:45pm on 05/08/13

I cannot get over the comment "cult like following" that is often used when describing the people - KarenNoCA - 11:25pm on 05/04/13

obviously you have not been granted the secret hand signal - pmassell_93 - 11:55pm on 05/04/13

No, but I did find the bathroom, finally! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:52pm on 05/05/13

Ever since I found out amazon.com sells their dark chocolate... - SallyBR - 12:57pm on 05/05/13
Maybe I don't shop there often enough because it's not close but I am not in love - Music City Missy - 7:16pm on 05/05/13

I'm torn with TJ's. Some stuff is really good. What's not, is horrifically bad. [NT] - Traca - 3:24am on 05/05/13

Gotta say, there's one 5 mins away & I barely go there anymore. - MariaDNoCA - 5:12am on 05/05/13

I got the coconut spray today, too! Let us know how you like it and what you use it for. [NT] - cheezz - 6:06pm on 05/05/13

after the initial thrill of having a TJ's 2 miles away I rarely go there. Sometimes I do and pick up - Janet in NC - 12:54pm on 05/05/13
The only frozen items I have liked are the plain croisants and at one time - KarenNoCA - 2:55pm on 05/05/13

I love their frozen baby onions and they're actually peeled, unlike Birdseye. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:40pm on 05/05/13

Fully agree - horrifically! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:28pm on 05/05/13
So, Traca, what did you find horrifically bad? I've never found anything worthy of horror :) - cheezz - 6:06pm on 05/05/13

I once spat out their fat-free split pea soup and the same for some cheap "simple times" beer - Joe - 4:20am on 05/06/13

Lol on the soup. I had a box of Pacifico potato/leek soup in the pantry and thought it would make a - Curious1 - 5:38pm on 05/06/13
This is true - I've never liked ANY of their soups [NT] - cheezz - 9:33pm on 05/06/13

I like their roasted red pepper soup--in the box. [NT] - Joe - 4:09am on 05/07/13

the rose would make nice sangria too [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:43pm on 05/07/13

In my experience, a lot of the stuff they sample is far from delicious. I've learned that - Traca - 6:40am on 05/06/13

I like TJ's. We don't have a great variety of grocery stores (one) and even though it's an hour away - CynUpstateNY - 2:47pm on 05/05/13
I don't buy prepared food there but there are a couple things I really like. - cyalexa2 - 5:24pm on 05/05/13

Thanks for the recommendation, I'm going to look for the vinegar. I love Central Market! [NT] - Curious1 - 6:42pm on 05/05/13

I'm going to the Lee Brothers cooking demo there next week. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:30am on 05/06/13

Fun! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:45pm on 05/07/13

Are you talking about the Orange Muscat vinegar? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:24pm on 05/05/13

yes, orange muscat champagne vinegar [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:27am on 05/06/13

You can't beat the prices on their bags of nuts or on the organic cereal. I love the Dijon mustard.. - charlie - 9:57pm on 05/05/13

Their Dijon mustard is the best! And about half the price of Maille. [NT] - Joe - 4:01pm on 05/06/13

Where in NC will you be? My auntie lives on the coast - across the sound from the Outer Banks - Heather_in_SF - 6:38pm on 05/06/13
What did I miss? Are you moving to Asheville? [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:39pm on 05/06/13

Part time...closer to the Smoky Mountains. May end up being a rental if costs keep increasing. - MarilynFL - 9:53pm on 05/06/13

My parents lived part time in Florida. Rented their house for 6-8 months at a time. - Traca - 12:49am on 05/07/13
My piece of Dove chocolate said "make Someday today" so here's you for living The Dream! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:34pm on 05/07/13

Aw. Thank you [and Dove!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:17pm on 05/08/13

24268. Question - what is your favorite cheese grater. I am thinking of a microplane style wide one but I - elaine - 2:24pm on 05/05/13 (16)

I still use the sturdy, reliable box grater with grates on all four sides. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:35pm on 05/05/13
I like my fine Microplave for parmesan, ginger, chocolate, etc. & my Oxo box - Melissa Dallas - 2:36pm on 05/05/13

Ditto for me too. I love my big box grater. I can have a - Richard in Cincy - 11:47pm on 05/05/13

Soft cheeses and general grating purposes - OXO box grater with box cup at bottom - Music City Missy - 3:51pm on 05/05/13

Nix that - Cooks Illustrated doesn't like the newly redesigned OXO box grater - Music City Missy - 4:01pm on 05/05/13
I also have a microplane that I use for hard cheeses like Manchego and Parmesan, but - EvaN - 7:30am on 05/09/13

Thanks all. I will enjoy shopping. I have so much in my kitchen that I am happy when I can justify - elaine - 4:38pm on 05/05/13
I don't like my coarse microplane nearly as well as the fine one. - cyalexa2 - 5:28pm on 05/05/13

I like the fine microplanes better, too. For a coarse cheese grater, I buy a cheap flat one from - Curious1 - 6:37pm on 05/05/13

I like the hand held grater with the handle that you turn. you put a chunk of cheese into the [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:05pm on 05/05/13
My favorite cheese grater, by far is.... - SallyBR - 11:36pm on 05/05/13

Ha! At least share this post with him. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:29pm on 05/06/13
Ditto, Sarah! - judy-mass - 1:51pm on 05/23/13

I have tried so many but keep returning to the box grater. I just appreciate the stability of it - Marg CDN2 - 5:15pm on 05/06/13

Glad somebody mentioned the Cuisinart! I have both shredder blades (fine & med) + the grater. For - wigs - 8:12pm on 05/06/13

I have a microplane but it's too fine. I like the Oxo 4 sided one but I need a lot of counter space [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:18pm on 05/06/13

24269. So the question about the graters brings up another topic - ratings of food products and tools - Music City Missy - 4:11pm on 05/05/13 (5)

I get periodic emails from CI and save the recommendations. - cyalexa2 - 5:34pm on 05/05/13

About the change in recommendations by CI. It seems to me they've changed a lot of their - Curious1 - 6:31pm on 05/05/13

Really, when I looked at products so many were brands I had never seen - Music City Missy - 7:00pm on 05/05/13

I was surprised at the taste difference in Asian staple products. I recently replaced hoisin sauce - Curious1 - 6:16pm on 05/05/13

Tiparos was what I got this time because they didn't have Golden Boy - Music City Missy - 7:09pm on 05/05/13

24270. NFR...Help please, I read several blogs through Google Reader. Unfortunately, it's closing in a - Curious1 - 7:29pm on 05/05/13 (14)

A friend who reads lots of blogs and loved Google Reader is switching to Feedly. I don't use either. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:47pm on 05/05/13
Right now Feedly looks like the front-runner, I'm still in full denial... - MariaDNoCA - 9:01pm on 05/05/13

Do you still "see" the reader on the google page? - SallyBR - 1:54am on 05/06/13

direct link [LINK] - desertculinary - 4:14am on 05/06/13
This is typical when they are retiring a product... - MariaDNoCA - 5:15am on 05/06/13

TheOldReader [LINK] - desertculinary - 9:12pm on 05/05/13
Two options for you... - SallyBR - 11:34pm on 05/05/13
Thank you all so much, have been checking some of this out and see I won't have to give up my blogs. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:41am on 05/06/13
I'm using Bamboo, a Firefox add-on and I like it quite a bit. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 8:10am on 05/06/13
This is one of those times I feel like a Klingon. Why do you need a reader for blogs? Can - MarilynFL - 11:57am on 05/06/13

IF you want to follow a blog without having to check for new content.... - SallyBR - 12:02pm on 05/06/13

Oh, is this like RSS? I've never used that, but was picturing this "reader" as a separate - MarilynFL - 3:07pm on 05/06/13

Similar, but slightly different.... (more) - SallyBR - 4:37pm on 05/06/13

It's a single site at which you can read ALL the blogs or websites you follow regularly. Mine are - Steve2 in LA - 11:21pm on 05/06/13

24271. Looking for a coffee substitute. Has anyone tried Dandy Blend or recommend [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:41pm on 05/06/13 (18)

I have roasted garbanzo beans /chick peas - pmassell_93 - 3:09pm on 05/06/13

Try roasted barley tea, Postum (is is still made?), different herbal blends. . . - mistral - 5:00pm on 05/06/13

Thank you, Mistral, I actually - Pat-NoCal - 6:55pm on 05/06/13

Didn't know about roasting garbanzos to produce a beverage. Will look into that, thanks Paul. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:22pm on 05/06/13

I tried it on a whim when I had to quit coffee before/after surgery a few years back - pmassell_93 - 9:07pm on 05/06/13

What a lovely offer, Paul, [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:46am on 05/07/13

when I did it I was surprised to get an oily french roast - pmassell_93 - 4:43am on 05/07/13

Paul, do you have a recipe for what you've tried and liked? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:46am on 05/08/13

I just roasted the garbanzos and ground them like regular coffee - pmassell_93 - 4:01am on 05/08/13

I prefer a dark roast, or - Pat-NoCal - 1:40pm on 05/08/13

Sadly, I also have to limit my caffeine consumption. - cyalexa2 - 8:19pm on 05/06/13

I wish decaf - Pat-NoCal - 2:42am on 05/07/13

trade you - cyalexa2 - 2:13am on 05/08/13

You're on! Sending you a note now! Isn't this a great forum?! Love it! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:39am on 05/08/13

I find that the Kona decaf from Fresh Market doesn't taste like decaf. Or maybe I have defective - Lana in FL - 2:05am on 05/09/13

Tried the Dandy Blend today and liked it. Got lucky finding it at - Pat-NoCal - 1:33am on 05/07/13
Check out Choffey - lorijean - 3:06pm on 05/08/13

Thanks, lorijean. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:03pm on 05/08/13

24272. NFRC: THOROUGHLY enjoyed "Hitchcock" with Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren last night. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:48pm on 05/06/13 (15)

We just watched it too. Made me want to see Vertigo again. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 05/06/13

My eldest son loves "Psycho", and appreciates the genius of Hitchcock. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:34pm on 05/06/13

congrats! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:02pm on 05/07/13

Saw it last week, enjoyed it a lot and by the way, Michael - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:22pm on 05/06/13

Glad you enjoyed the movie and the shredded beef! There's a "Psycho"... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:27pm on 05/06/13

We watched it last week and enjoyed it - deb-in-MI - 5:59pm on 05/06/13
What channel was this on? I have Direct TV and did a search for the program - KarenNoCA - 7:29pm on 05/06/13

It should still be in theatres, I think. [NT] - ErininNY - 8:44pm on 05/06/13

Ah, I was thinking TV! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 9:34pm on 05/06/13

It came out in 2012. We got it from Red Box. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:44pm on 05/06/13

Red Box. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:52pm on 05/06/13

Hitchcock - sjs1952 - 10:29pm on 05/06/13
I checked my cable and it's PPV, so redbox is cheaper. Vertigo is on tv tonight - MariaDNoCA - 10:41pm on 05/06/13

I loved Hopkins' characterization of Hitchcock. Intimidating, and vulnerable. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:02am on 05/07/13

Just picked it up on Netflix...sounds very entertaining, thanks for sharing this! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:48pm on 05/06/13

24273. To check out: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - from Fine Cooking [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:13pm on 05/06/13 (4)

Also posted at: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:13pm on 05/06/13
Curses, those look easy! (Maybe a little TOOOOO easy?) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:37pm on 05/06/13

Yeah, waaaaay too easy. Gotta make those for the ladies at work. (more) - mistral - 4:21pm on 05/07/13

Thanks. These look great for my gluten-free DIL. [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:44pm on 05/06/13

24274. Anyone have Madhur Jaffrey's "Invitation to Indian Cooking"? Fabulous! Did a dinner last night based - Traca - 1:02am on 05/07/13 (10)

So hungry now after reading this menu, wow. - Heather_in_SF - 6:24pm on 05/07/13

I like her new BBC TV show too! I read her auto biography recently. Fascinating woman. - Traca - 7:30pm on 05/07/13

Oh man, SF is a great city but when it comes to cookbook clubs we totally suck - Heather_in_SF - 11:11pm on 05/07/13

I had one for two years, then it fizzled out. Tried to get another one going a few - Traca - 6:21am on 05/08/13

I really depend on her for Indian fare. My favourite though - just her samosa filling as a side dish [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:09pm on 05/07/13

Which samosa filling? Lamb or potato? [NT] - Traca - 9:58pm on 05/07/13

Maddhur`s Samosas. (potato) - Marg CDN2 - 6:09pm on 05/08/13

Which dish has the fig in it???? - SallyBR - 8:15pm on 05/07/13

Whoops! I meant 'date'. Corrected. This book is her first. It was reprinted in 2011. [NT] - Traca - 9:57pm on 05/07/13

Got it! I will check to see if any of these recipes are in the book I have... (NT) [NT] - SallyBR - 2:00am on 05/08/13

24275. Has anyone tried the Atkins Baking Mix? - Melissa Dallas - 3:29am on 05/07/13 (0)

24276. I know no question here is dumb and you won't laugh at me, well you might - orchid - 4:29pm on 05/07/13 (7)

I would go for it, but i'd roast the bone really nice & brown first. Lots of flavor that way. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:54pm on 05/07/13
I think I'd use them separately, make pork stock AND ham stock. You can always mix them but the - Steve2 in LA - 10:54pm on 05/07/13

I agree with Steve, but have no personal experience. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:02am on 05/08/13

LOL...looks like a tie. Anyone else? [NT] - orchid - 12:17am on 05/08/13
Separate [NT] - Earnie - 3:25am on 05/08/13
I would choose separate. You could always - Pat-NoCal - 3:50am on 05/08/13

OK then, separate it will be then. Thanks [NT] - orchid - 3:50pm on 05/08/13

24277. I read on a blog this morning about "Hint" water, plain water with fruit infusion - KarenNoCA - 6:19pm on 05/07/13 (18)

I think I must be one of the few who still drink plain old tap water [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:09pm on 05/07/13

You are not the only one.... - SallyBR - 8:14pm on 05/07/13
I drink tap water, sometimes carbonated, but usually right from the faucet - cyalexa2 - 2:18am on 05/08/13

OH, that made me really laugh..... - SallyBR - 2:25am on 05/08/13

LOL! [NT] - barb_b - 5:42pm on 05/08/13

Thanks for the laugh :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:31pm on 05/08/13

Tap water for me also [NT] - Earnie - 3:21am on 05/08/13
Obviously you ladies don't live in Los Angeles...filtered water is all I drink [NT] - cheezz - 4:42am on 05/08/13
Add me to the tap only crowd. For me it is a political statement. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:31pm on 05/08/13
We drink tap water, but we have to filter it. Orlando's water tastes terrible. - Lana in FL - 1:59am on 05/09/13
I have a crock cooler and drink steam distilled water. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:13am on 05/25/13

but in NYC tap water - it's the best water I've ever tasted! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:14am on 05/25/13

Yeah, I really miss the water in NYC. Here in NC, I never drink the tap water - it tastes terrible! [NT] - Meryl - 3:24am on 05/25/13

Got a news feed yesterday on Facebook from Sandra New York's employer Nutropical. [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 4:30am on 05/08/13

Nutropical, not just my employer, it's ME! - Sandra in New York - 7:35pm on 05/09/13

I extend my sincere apology to you Sandra. I'm glad you've corrected me! Wishing - FloriSandy - 2:10am on 05/15/13

no apology necessary! - Sandra in New York - 8:45pm on 05/16/13

Wink received ;) [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:21am on 05/18/13

24278. curses. broke right arm yesterday, had surgery to set it and plate. I have bookclub friday - AngAk1 - 8:19pm on 05/07/13 (36)

AngAk1, bless you! That is a bummer. Could U ask 1 of yr guests 2 come early 2 help U cook? I - wigs - 8:33pm on 05/07/13
Three words. Take-out pizza (or is that 2?!). Serve with your breadsticks and already-made desserts. - DawnNYS - 9:16pm on 05/07/13
Oh dear! Wishing you a quick recovery and hoping you are a lefty [NT] - barb_b - 9:20pm on 05/07/13

Oh dear, not very good timing for your gardening either! Wishing you a speedy recovery! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:25pm on 05/08/13

I didn't even think of that. bummer! thanks everyone for your kind words. - AngAk1 - 10:17pm on 05/08/13

Oh Ang, so sorry! I hope it doesn't hurt. Would one of the ladies come over early to help you? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 10:08pm on 05/07/13
Poor Ang. Wish I lived close by and could help! I second the take out pizza idea. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:53pm on 05/07/13
I was in a cast for months, you'll adapt but if I can offer 1 bit of advise? "Cast Comfort" spray. [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 11:00pm on 05/07/13

thanks Steve. I'll look for the spray. they gave me an arm block, so dead arm still - AngAk1 - 1:31am on 05/08/13

Oh no, so sorry to hear! You really need to notify the group that you aren't cooking - Heather_in_SF - 11:10pm on 05/07/13
Awwww (((Angie))) so sorry. What happened? I agree with all - orchid - 12:05am on 05/08/13
Sorry, but taking care of yourself takes first priority! - SallyBR - 1:58am on 05/08/13

I agree with what Sally said Ang. YOU come first and you have to baby your arm. Just think, - FloriSandy - 4:08am on 05/08/13

The other thing is that pain tires you out more than you think, and your "well" arm will get really - Heather_in_SF - 7:58pm on 05/08/13

sorry to hear of your misfortune - feel better soon [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:20am on 05/08/13
Bummer Ang- so sorry you broke your arm! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:17am on 05/08/13
Wine & breadsticks - Earnie - 3:20am on 05/08/13

I second wine and breadsticks. Your group will be happy to fill in the rest, or eat pizza - Joe - 3:42am on 05/08/13

yes, the distraction will be just what I need to lift spirits. the arm block has worn off - AngAk1 - 10:15pm on 05/08/13

Can you turn it into a potluck? Surely everyone would understand, - Pat-NoCal - 3:55am on 05/08/13

Potluck is a brilliant solution. I vote "yay". [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:27am on 05/08/13

Ditto! Sometimes the nicest thing you can do for another is give them the opportunity to help. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:44am on 05/09/13

LIKE! [NT] - Traca - 4:30am on 05/09/13

So sorry to hear this Ang. Definitely potluck. Most importantly - deb-in-MI - 10:33am on 05/08/13
Sorry about your accident and woes. Potluck it is. Heal,quickly. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:03am on 05/08/13
I hope you have a speedy recovery. I vote for having guests help in some way, potluck sounds great. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:10pm on 05/08/13
Ang, honey...are you sure you didn't have a concussion as well? Re: "my menu was simple" - MarilynFL - 5:35pm on 05/08/13

LOL! most of it is make ahead, but now it's pizza and salads potluck [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 05/09/13

Oh no! I wish I could come over and lend you an extra hand. And one extra hand - EvaN - 6:29pm on 05/08/13

oh no! take care [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:03pm on 05/08/13

Feel better soon, Ang! [NT] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 10:18pm on 05/08/13

Feel better soon....and let them eat cake! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:45am on 05/09/13

Ang, how awful. Good luck with your recovery! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:56am on 05/09/13
I'm sorry Angie. I've had my dominant arm in a cast twice & it sure makes life difficult. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:04am on 05/09/13
Ang, one of the best lessons I ever learned from breaking my wrists, - Dawn_MO - 12:12am on 05/23/13
How are you doing now Ange? - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:13pm on 05/25/13

24279. Japan Solves An Age-Old Butter Dilemma With One Simple Twist [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 3:35am on 05/08/13 (19)

Just reading this makes me "feel delicious" :) I've always grated my butter! [NT] - cheezz - 4:47am on 05/08/13
LOVE the translation:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 05/08/13
"Try as you might to spread butter on your toast, the knife inexplicably pierces the bread..." - Richard in Cincy - 1:23pm on 05/08/13

I cannot stand that either... plus... - SallyBR - 3:03pm on 05/08/13

I love this place. [happy sigh] [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:29pm on 05/08/13

Just gave me an idea for that Microplane rotary grater that hardly use - Music City Missy - 3:22pm on 05/08/13
My first thought: Why the heck haven't I thought of this before? *LOL* [NT] - EvaN - 6:26pm on 05/08/13
My butter sits @ rm temp on the counter - "I feel very delicious." [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:02pm on 05/08/13

If I need it immediately, I grate it. If I can wait an hour, I float it (wrapped) in room temp water [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 05/08/13
If you pack your butter into a butter crock [LINK] [IMAGE] - judy-mass - 1:29am on 05/09/13

This is true - French butter crocks are wonderful! [NT] - cheezz - 2:05am on 05/09/13

love mine. our kitchen stays cool year round though [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:25pm on 05/09/13
I always thought those to be pretty, but I just use mom's butter dish and I'm still alive. - MariaDNoCA - 10:25pm on 05/09/13

Long sticks of butter, I miss them also! The short fat ones stick to the lid. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:59am on 05/10/13

Amen! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:21pm on 05/11/13

The translation issue is humorous for butter but - cyalexa2 - 10:40pm on 05/08/13

HA!!! True :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:24pm on 05/08/13
Or you call customer service (cable company I'm looking at you). [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:41am on 05/09/13
you would think they could find one Englishman amongst them to do a simple translation [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:24pm on 05/09/13

24280. Does anyone else here make their own ghee? I've discovered the JOYS of ghee! - cheezz - 4:49am on 05/08/13 (34)

Ghee whiz, cheezz. Told my Aunt Pat about it butter doctor disapproved. (Ahem.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:26am on 05/08/13

I think we need to put this punster on low heat until he starts to sputter, the foam rises - MarilynFL - 11:56am on 05/08/13

We don't even need to refrigerate him. [NT] - Joe - 4:07pm on 05/08/13

I tried deveining him once. Not successful. Shell was too hard. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:27pm on 05/08/13
And just to clarify....leaving him in the dark is optional. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:18pm on 05/08/13

Curses! Out-punned by EVERYONE! Butter luck next time. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:02pm on 05/08/13

They learned from the master :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:24pm on 05/08/13

cheezz, we're learning how to gheeve it right back to him. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:36am on 05/09/13

Yeah, I think he's used to being buttered up :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:39am on 05/09/13

is Steve moonlighting as a cabana boy? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:28pm on 05/09/13

That's Cabana MAN. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:00pm on 05/09/13

I have been lately. Discovered how much better it was for pan frying and was hooked - Music City Missy - 3:20pm on 05/08/13

Yes! It's so great to have on hand. I use it when a recipe calls for butter and oil. - Joe - 4:06pm on 05/08/13

Re: this thread & one above...now that I've stopped laughing, there are meds for that. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:26pm on 05/08/13

The thread made me laugh too -- actually gheedy. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:29am on 05/09/13

Y'all are too funny...especially Steve when he's off his meds {{{smooch}}} [NT] - cheezz - 5:39pm on 05/08/13

Now, method of clarifying? I do 1-1/2 hrs in 250 deg oven, then cheesecloth -- perfect every time. [NT] - cheezz - 5:40pm on 05/08/13

For how much butter? I always do it on the stove and I have burnt many a pound of butter - Joe - 8:33pm on 05/08/13
cheezz, can you give this clarified butter challenged girl a bit more info on the oven method? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:58pm on 05/08/13
SO easy - put a pound of butter in a heavy pan, like a Dutch oven, then into the oven [LINK] - cheezz - 11:20pm on 05/08/13

cheezz I think you have changed my outlook on life today! But I do have one tip - Music City Missy - 1:36am on 05/09/13

I was afraid using something with high sides would prevent excess moisture from cooking off - cheezz - 2:00am on 05/09/13
Great tip Missy! I have the perfect pan :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:39pm on 05/09/13

What a simple technique! Thank you! Do you think a pyrex jug would be heavy enough? - Lana in FL - 1:55am on 05/09/13

I pour into the cheesecloth straight from the oven pan...the last bit I pour into a bowl [NT] - cheezz - 2:01am on 05/09/13

Thank you. This should be in kitchen tips. [NT] - Joe - 1:56am on 05/09/13

It is now :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:03am on 05/09/13

Thank you for the link cheezz, I picture myself making this as gifts. [NT] - Judy-KY - 12:58pm on 05/09/13
This is perfect!! Thank you so much cheezz. I am going to make some tonight, as tomorrow - Barbara in VA - 4:38pm on 05/09/13

That's not fair, I'm USUALLY off my meds...or on far too many. (Note to self: learn to balance meds) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:06am on 05/09/13

Yeh, a balance is good, otherwise you need to gheet yourself to the doctuh! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:31am on 05/09/13

He's gheefted! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:42am on 05/09/13

My grandmother always cooked with clarified butter. Way back to the 1910s. I`ve never forgotten - Marg CDN2 - 6:16pm on 05/08/13
Well, this Ghee Mayonnaise showed up on a FB post today... [LINK] - Music City Missy - 1:43am on 05/10/13

24281. ??? I made REC: Polenta Pound Cake with Blueberries and Thyme [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 12:59pm on 05/08/13 (5)

hmm. Surprises me as well. I am reminded of a clafouti, which has no leavening but also - Marg CDN2 - 6:01pm on 05/08/13
Every recipe I've seen for Polenta Pound Cake has some sort of leavening. [NT] - charlie - 6:02pm on 05/08/13
How long... - desertculinary - 9:13pm on 05/08/13

I added the eggs individually but did not beat each one for a minute, just until it - Barbara in VA - 4:34pm on 05/09/13

[NT] - Charley - 9:28pm on 05/08/13

24282. Added Dyslexic sauce thread above to great threads, but DS should be in T&T. Mar, wanna add it? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:28pm on 05/08/13 (4)

Sure. Let me find a reliable version. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:00pm on 05/09/13

Speaking of this...I am going to make a jar for a gift and wondered about the shelf life? - cheezz - 12:56am on 05/10/13

cheezz, I keep the unopened jars in the frig, simply because of the butter. I had one batch go bad - MarilynFL - 2:53pm on 05/10/13

Oh good...that's what I thought! And yes, I remember the SAD story of your chocolate loss :( [NT] - cheezz - 5:16pm on 05/10/13

24283. Speaking of pound cake, this looks great: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:12pm on 05/08/13 (8)

I've never been happy with strawberries baked into a cake. Mine usually shrink and leave holes - Steve2 in LA - 11:31pm on 05/08/13

These are cooked first - diced, mixed with sugar, etc. to make a kind of sauce, then swirled. [NT] - Meryl - 11:43pm on 05/08/13

I see but looking at the pix, they STILL have holes. Hole lotta trouble, if you ask me. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:09am on 05/09/13

Yeah, I see what you mean. :) [NT] - Meryl - 12:19am on 05/09/13

I tried the Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake from Pinterest and.... - Music City Missy - 1:29am on 05/09/13

The Strawberry Coffee Cake I posted is great. The strawberries are only on top. I should post it [LINK] - Meryl - 2:21am on 05/09/13

Meryl, our Canadian friends said they won't be coming to visit until strawberries are in season just - CynUpstateNY - 9:53am on 05/09/13

How nice! I'm so glad! [NT] - Meryl - 6:51pm on 05/09/13

24284. Going to stay with people in Canada - what 1 little TJs thing would you take? - cheezz - 3:42am on 05/09/13 (43)

CA Navel Oranges! Love them! CA wine would be great, but customs won't allow it in a carry-on - Meryl - 6:10am on 05/09/13
TJ's - sjs1952 - 12:53pm on 05/09/13

I second the pound plus bars - colleenmomof2 - 12:33pm on 05/11/13

Their dried fruits and nuts will pack easily - colleenmomof2 - 12:39pm on 05/11/13

I did think of the pound plus bars but I need 3 so it would add 3 lbs (plus) to luggage :) - cheezz - 5:15pm on 05/11/13

Do you think the dried fruit and nuts be "different" enough from what is available up there? [NT] - cheezz - 5:16pm on 05/11/13

Not sure but the fruit may not be allowed to pass customs. Worth checking first. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:54am on 05/12/13

ah, you're right Pat. Even though it's dried, they are sticklers for that. - cheezz - 5:06pm on 05/12/13

Dried is ok, in certain amounts - cheezz - 5:18pm on 05/12/13

sand and bark can harbor bugs (and/or their eggs) and other pests - Pat-NoCal - 1:20am on 05/13/13

hazelnuts---both the whole skinned ones and the pieces. so hard to find here in AK [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:59pm on 05/13/13

California Almonds. Two-buck Chuck. 3-cheese pasta sauce [NT] - Joe - 1:44pm on 05/09/13
I would take items that are absolutely unique so that no version of it exists here. - Marg CDN2 - 6:14pm on 05/09/13

I would agree with Marg. prepared gourmet items would be fun to receive. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:18pm on 05/09/13
Why do I always see typos AFTER I post? [NT] - Sylvia - 8:21pm on 05/09/13

No worries...fixed it :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:49pm on 05/09/13

Thank you Maria. Hugs!!!!! [NT] - Sylvia - 1:33pm on 05/10/13

Yes, rural - in the Gulf Islands. Need to take 3 gifts that won't take up a lot of room - cheezz - 12:49am on 05/10/13

What gulf are we talking about Sorry I cannot access the question mark - Marg CDN2 - 3:03am on 05/10/13

Pender, Galiano, Gabriola, Saturna, Thetis and Vancouver Islands. Are you in BC? [NT] - cheezz - 3:25am on 05/10/13

I LOVE this area! Terrific cold water scuba diving up there. [NT] - Traca - 1:37pm on 05/10/13

We did Salt Spring Island 2 years ago (LOVED it!), but have more time this year. [NT] - cheezz - 5:18pm on 05/10/13

Question mark? [NT] - cheezz - 3:26am on 05/10/13

So, Ive been asking my friends around here. No one can come up with food items. Maybe - Marg CDN2 - 12:54am on 05/12/13

Marg, if someone were coming from California to visit you, what would *you* like to receive? :) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:55am on 05/12/13

I live in Canada - and while in the States I purchased - emtd - 4:43pm on 05/12/13

Salad dressing...now I never would've thought of that - HA! [NT] - cheezz - 5:07pm on 05/12/13
another idea: baking chocolate. We have Ghiradelli but - emtd - 5:09pm on 05/12/13

See's! Hadn't thought of that, either. Dates? Another good one - you're all terrific :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:13pm on 05/12/13

I like their dried figs too. Have you tried TJ's Raisin Rosemary Crisps? [LINK] - Traca - 10:19pm on 05/12/13

We have a canadian company that makes fantastic - emtd - 1:05am on 05/13/13

oh yes! I had some up in Sacramento - VERY good! [NT] - cheezz - 1:30am on 05/13/13
We have those Rainforest Crisps but they're super expensive. TJ's is 1/4 the price. [NT] - Traca - 1:40am on 05/13/13
emtd - do you ever buy Malkins jam? My family buys it by the case when in Canada. - Traca - 1:43am on 05/13/13

No I haven't had it - thanks for the suggestion. I'll - emtd - 1:58am on 05/13/13
Didn`t even know they still produced. I haven`t had Malkins since the 60s. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:57am on 05/13/13

Looks like they are now operating under "Canada's Jam" brand. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 11:26pm on 05/13/13

That`s what I`m struggling with. In the west there is all the CA stuff here. Yes, Old Bay - Marg CDN2 - 11:45pm on 05/12/13

Good to know, thanks Marg. We may be tapping you for the ideas - Pat-NoCal - 1:22am on 05/13/13
HA! Well I'm good with ideas on what to bring BACK, too :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:32am on 05/13/13

Old Bay Tartar Sauce??! Really?? [NT] - cheezz - 5:07pm on 05/12/13

A big bottle of good Mex vanilla, if you have one. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:49am on 05/13/13
Been thinking about what I shopped for when I went to CA. It was always the really - Marg CDN2 - 12:53am on 05/13/13

24285. Kinda, sorta food related: I need a good all-purpose vitamin. But most (so far ALL) - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 05/09/13 (23)

Since I am extremely deficient in Vitamin D - oh fun - I just got - Heather_in_SF - 6:53pm on 05/09/13

I had to "implore" my doctor to check me for Vitamin D because she insisted that NO ONE living in FL - MarilynFL - 7:02pm on 05/09/13

I think Heathers suggestion is a good one re: the gummi vitamins. Worth checking out. [NT] - barb_b - 7:18pm on 05/09/13
Same with me Marilyn. Lived in Florida walked every day during nice weather and had extremely low - Curious1 - 2:08am on 05/10/13

Curious, have you moved out of FL? [NT] - Meryl - 2:31am on 05/10/13

Yes, we moved to Texas a year ago. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:29pm on 05/10/13

My doc is thinking my low levels might have something to do with my food allergy symptoms - Heather_in_SF - 4:47pm on 05/10/13

I was told that the D3 are superior for you [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 9:28pm on 05/09/13

Ditto getting D3 and look into sublingual B vitamins so you can absorb them. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:18pm on 05/09/13

Thanks Paul! I'll look into this. I've read that the sublingual is the best option. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:23pm on 05/10/13

Sublingual works for me and allowed me to stop giving myself injections. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:08pm on 05/12/13

I can commiserate. Having worked in pharmacies for years, I would get sick just smelling B ... - charlie - 8:27pm on 05/09/13

Me too, charlie. That's why I'm glad I don't need to take them. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:39pm on 05/09/13

I love the gummi vitamins. costco carries adult multi and calcium [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:30pm on 05/09/13

me too [NT] - orchid - 9:09pm on 05/09/13
me three! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:28pm on 05/09/13

Sounds like it's Costco! Thanks everyone. I'd already given a coworker half the membership - MarilynFL - 12:23pm on 05/10/13

Well there you go! YAH :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:14pm on 05/10/13

Me four - it's the only vitamin I can stomach. Good luck Mar! [NT] - LisainLA - 3:54am on 05/12/13

Seems like everyone is being diagnosed low on Vitamin D these days... - Music City Missy - 8:55pm on 05/10/13

We just don't spend time outside like everyone used to do :( [NT] - cheezz - 2:16am on 05/11/13

Yes, and it can be sunscreen use that interferes with the synthesis of Vit D. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:56am on 05/12/13

TJs has great sublingual B12 that dissolves quicky. the one with folic acid takes a bit longer [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:03pm on 05/13/13

24286. ? does anyone know of a place etc that will make meals and delivery - carol whidbey Is - 9:36pm on 05/09/13 (2)

Don't know what you're specifically looking for but if it's for an elderly person - CynUpstateNY - 10:35pm on 05/09/13
How about Schwan's? - colleenmomof2 - 12:24pm on 05/11/13

24287. FREE canning jar labels and bands - I ran across this really cute site [LINK] - cheezz - 1:06am on 05/10/13 (7)

Nice site Cheezz! Will use this when I start making my jam! Tx [NT] - barb_b - 11:37am on 05/10/13

Thank you from me also, very nice site. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:33pm on 05/10/13

I printed some and they really are pretty colors! Can't wait to use them. [NT] - cheezz - 2:17am on 05/11/13
Bookmarked - thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:18am on 05/11/13

Thanks Cheezz - I passed the link on to many friends:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:40pm on 05/11/13
Nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:08pm on 05/13/13
MORE free canning jar labels! Pre-printed, or customize your own >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 12:01am on 05/21/13

24288. Well poop, I made the Baked Brownies w/o enough sugar - ideas? - MariaDNoCA - 7:48am on 05/10/13 (10)

Top them with a thick layer of ganache. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:58am on 05/10/13

YES! Good ganache or really good frosting of some sort. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:35pm on 05/10/13

I made a batch of them and then put a checkerboard square of white and dark Godiva squares - MarilynFL - 1:05pm on 05/10/13

Fantastic idea, Marilyn! Now I have an actual potential - colleenmomof2 - 12:04pm on 05/11/13

Are white chips sweeter?... - MariaDNoCA - 3:52pm on 05/10/13

White chips are sugar & fat with no "real" cocoa liquor and would definitely ramp up the sweetness. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:58pm on 05/10/13

Or split them in half and fill with chocolate ganache, peanutbutter or raspberry jam. It could work [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:36pm on 05/10/13
And at the end of the day...aka Friday Six - MariaDNoCA - 6:28am on 05/11/13

So, I gather you can eat chocolate now?! What happened to your allergy - is it gone? [NT] - Meryl - 9:20am on 05/11/13

No, I ate it anyway because it was yummy. - MariaDNoCA - 2:05pm on 05/11/13

24289. Somewhat FRC: I have been searching (for days) for a Cuisinart 14 cup custom food processor. - CynUpstateNY - 10:08am on 05/10/13 (7)

Sorry...it's 12 cup. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:10am on 05/10/13
Cyn, Here is a link to Williams-Sonoma [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:30am on 05/10/13
It's on amazon - Charley - 11:32am on 05/10/13
Thanks! She keeps changing her mind between Cuisinart and Kitchen Aid. Arrgh! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:14pm on 05/10/13

Very welcome, Cyn [NT] - GayR - 1:17am on 05/11/13
I have LOVED my KA for many years. I have seen a LOT - Charley - 1:38am on 05/11/13

I'll pass that on...thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:51pm on 05/11/13

24290. Ghee question??? So I made the baked version last night. Took a almost 2 hours and - Barbara in VA - 12:41pm on 05/10/13 (7)

The cloudiness is normal. It gets semi-solid at room temperature, like regular butter. [NT] - Joe - 3:21pm on 05/10/13

Thank you Joe, that is just what I needed to know!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 3:49pm on 05/10/13

All the commercial jarred ghee I see at local ethnic markets is . . . - mistral - 5:33pm on 05/10/13

Mine is opaque, but not solid - almost the consistency of aioli - cheezz - 2:18am on 05/11/13

I scoop it off with a slotted spoon but the strainer should catch it. Try it on popcorn! [NT] - cheezz - 5:00pm on 05/10/13

So you don't cook the popcorn IN the ghee to make it pop? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:13pm on 05/10/13

I do sometimes, but my dog loves popcorn and I don't want him to have the butter - cheezz - 2:19am on 05/11/13

24291. Next question: just the other day I read about a method of roasting asparagus where - Barbara in VA - 1:42pm on 05/10/13 (6)

Barbara in VA - could it be this.....Leites Culinaria - Eva Langoria Recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:56pm on 05/10/13

Gay you are a star!!!!! That is exactly it!!! I want to try it tonight, thank you, thank you!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 3:50pm on 05/10/13

please report out! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:59pm on 05/10/13
We've always known that. She just needs one for her dressing room door. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:12pm on 05/10/13

Marilyn, You are so sweet and you deserve your own star for many reasons! [NT] - GayR - 11:23pm on 05/10/13

Barbara, So happy to help.....I hope the recipe is good for you. [NT] - GayR - 11:21pm on 05/10/13

24292. Marilyn, did you/anyone ever try the Flourless Lemon Pound Cake? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:01pm on 05/10/13 (3)

Sorry...can't remember back that far (7 yrs). I can't remember what I had for breakfast. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 05/10/13

Perhaps you can use this cake, brush the top with lemon juice/sugar syrup & garnish with lemon curd. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:10pm on 05/10/13

I haven't had luck with GF cakes - let me know if this works for you! [NT] - cheezz - 2:28am on 05/11/13

24293. Fun and rather horrifying, the junk food cookbook (virtual) [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 4:34pm on 05/10/13 (8)

Ewwwwww.... [NT] - cheezz - 4:57pm on 05/10/13
Reminds me of a story that Sandra told today. (I had a great time meeting up with elaine and - barb_b - 8:52pm on 05/10/13

It was fun and so delicious too. Great meeg you guys and will let you know re graters! [NT] - elaine - 11:16am on 05/11/13

I can't wrap my head around the fact that someone actually made that and thought: - EvaN - 12:07pm on 05/13/13

The only thing I can think of is when we used to make "recipes" out of combining jelly bellys [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:50pm on 05/13/13

I love how you say "used to" ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:44pm on 05/13/13

It's true, I'm no longer 8!!! - Heather_in_SF - 11:44pm on 05/13/13

I loved that age, Heather. I used to make potato soup from water, potatoes and chives at that age. - EvaN - 9:22pm on 05/19/13

24294. would you buy this? [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 4:58pm on 05/10/13 (30)

Personally, I wouldn't. But if you got PioneerWoman to promote it on her website, a bazillion - MarilynFL - 5:04pm on 05/10/13
In answer to your question: Yes, there are. I live in a city full of them. :( [NT] - ErininNY - 5:18pm on 05/10/13
Oprah could sell billions of them too. If SHE says it is a 'must have', her disciples will buy. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:13pm on 05/10/13
That is a store here in Nashville and I like the stuff but the $$$, are you kidding me? - Music City Missy - 8:36pm on 05/10/13
A friend of mine would buy something like that; perhaps not quite at that price point. She would be - barb_b - 8:45pm on 05/10/13

My MIL liked to give local gifts as well - though I doubt she would have gone for this - LisainLA - 3:50am on 05/12/13

Looks like the strap that my Grade 3 teacher used to tote around class with her. NO!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:59pm on 05/10/13
People would buy poop-on-a-stick if Oprah endorsed it. I'd pass on this one, though. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:39pm on 05/10/13

I resent that statement.... - SallyBR - 11:31pm on 05/10/13

Clearly, you do not care for your dog as much as you pretend then. Nothing to be ashamed of. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:26am on 05/11/13

Let's not forget it's "branded with a simple thundercloud logo" - MariaDNoCA - 2:14am on 05/11/13

two other problems from a wood perspective - pmassell_93 - 4:06am on 05/11/13

Wow, never even thought about the nut allergy angle. Not that I would buy this anyway. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:49am on 05/11/13

Not in a million years, even if my best friend made it and begged me! [NT] - cheezz - 2:31am on 05/11/13
Good grief. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:40am on 05/11/13
I'm laughing at the responses here. These WS-type wannabes are waaay over their head! But then, - FloriSandy - 2:56am on 05/11/13

I wish I could find an article.... - SallyBR - 1:51pm on 05/11/13

Sally, is this the article about W-S you're remembering? I think it was talked about here at Eat.at [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:53pm on 05/13/13

Yes, it is!!!!! Thanks, had fun reading it all over again! (NT) [NT] - SallyBR - 12:28pm on 05/14/13

I thought it was a sculpture. Of a hot water bottle. [NT] - Joe - 2:02pm on 05/11/13
I think that's smart pricing. Someone will pay that price. As an artist, would you rather - Traca - 3:34pm on 05/11/13

That store is pretty hot and has it's audience. The stuff sells so they know their market. [NT] - Music City Missy - 7:03pm on 05/11/13

George Carlin said it best. "What Americans do best is sell each other stuff. If you... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:36am on 05/12/13

I saw his last act in Atlantic City. While I am not a fan, dh laughed hysterically, it was - barb_b - 2:14pm on 05/12/13

He was a brilliant person, I think, but his views on politics and religion got... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:52am on 05/13/13

I wouldn't but I know pwoplw who would. - EvaN - 11:33am on 05/13/13

pwoplw = people. (I was typing and eating chocolate at the same time...;-) ) [NT] - EvaN - 11:34am on 05/13/13

A woman with priorities! Chocolate always has priority, is what I say. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:45am on 05/14/13
Right on! [NT] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 2:02am on 05/14/13

Yup, that's how I work it ;-D [NT] - EvaN - 9:22pm on 05/21/13

24295. Question on Hasselback Potatoes: Would like to make these for an upcoming dinner party. - CynUpstateNY - 7:53pm on 05/10/13 (9)

IMHO you can do it all except the final prep and baking - pmassell_93 - 8:41pm on 05/10/13

Do you use the CI recipe, Paul? athey nuke the sliced potatoes for 6-12 min - CynUpstateNY - 11:18pm on 05/10/13

I don't use the microwave for anything but a timer... - pmassell_93 - 2:56am on 05/11/13

Trader Joes carries grapeseed oil ... very cheap. [NT] - cheezz - 3:01am on 05/11/13

I've made them a lot and I think you can roast them and hold them - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:39am on 05/11/13

Thanks a lot! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:45am on 05/11/13
I will post the recipe I use, Cyn- I don't know the CI recipe - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:28pm on 05/11/13

Thanks, Cathy! The CI one mounds crumbs, butter and parm at the end - CynUpstateNY - 5:48pm on 05/11/13
I made these for bookclub last year and was surprised at how long it took to cook through - AngAk1 - 8:26pm on 05/13/13

24296. tool for "forking" shortbread - pmassell_93 - 9:24pm on 05/10/13 (6)

Yep, old Grandma had one of them too. [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 9:56pm on 05/10/13
It's called a "roller docker". Check 'em out here: [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 11:13pm on 05/10/13

I just use a fork. Well, you learn something new every day! [NT] - cheezz - 2:32am on 05/11/13
thank you. out on an errand and checked in on my cell to see if anyone had replied - pmassell_93 - 2:44am on 05/11/13

This is also good to use on pizza dough when you pre-bake before adding toppings. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:20pm on 05/13/13

In our family the tradition is to use a cooking fork, it's got longer tines than a dining fork - Heather_in_SF - 5:47pm on 05/13/13

24297. Rec: Sandy's Tarragon-Onion Deviled Eggs. I created these the other night and am very pleased! [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:22am on 05/11/13 (5)

Fun! Deviled eggs... seem so 70ish, but are the first to go! Your rec sounds great! [NT] - barb_b - 12:15pm on 05/13/13

Music to me ears... - err, [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 4:38am on 05/14/13

Ha-Ha! [NT] - barb_b - 2:34pm on 05/14/13
this just needs an rvb SMOOCH [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:27pm on 05/14/13

And what has become of rvb, by the way?! [NT] - cheezz - 8:38pm on 05/14/13

24298. So...if you poured 3/4c fresh squeezed lemon juice into 3/4c buttermilk, is tossing the only option? - MariaDNoCA - 2:27am on 05/11/13 (7)

Sounds like the start of a salad dressing. Or add a lot of sugar and eggs - cheezz - 2:38am on 05/11/13

Here's a recipe for Lemon-Ginger Fairy Cakes that uses 3/4 cp. each [LINK] - cheezz - 2:44am on 05/11/13

Wonder if you added powdered sugar to it, if it wouldn't make an icing? Otherwise, run away. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:29am on 05/11/13
Make lemon pudding. Here's a good recipe - Silky Lemon Pudding>>> [LINK] - Meryl - 4:35am on 05/11/13
Hmm wonder if you could turn it into a panna cotta or even a custard? [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:42am on 05/11/13
Add (lots) more buttermilk to make Joe and Randi's [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:07pm on 05/11/13
I think I would pour it into ice cube trays, freeze, then pop out a cube or 2 the next time I needed - AngAk1 - 8:32pm on 05/13/13

24299. Any suggestions for uncooked polish sausage links (raw)? - colleenmomof2 - 3:31pm on 05/11/13 (7)

We eat it on a bun with German mustard and kraut. Yum! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:09pm on 05/11/13
Personally I think Polish sausage is best simply grilled. - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:15pm on 05/11/13

Good. This is what I did - colleenmomof2 - 1:16pm on 05/12/13

My dad used to poach them in beer, then throw 'em on the grill for a little char. [NT] - Traca - 10:00pm on 05/12/13

I like the beer poach to reduce some of the fat. Then grill for flavor, like you said. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:49am on 05/13/13

Okay now I have to go out and get some. You made me hungry for Polish sausage - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:48am on 05/13/13

I use sausages in pizza toppings for DH. It's his favorite because they add so much flavor. [NT] - EvaN - 9:04am on 05/13/13

24300. Would someone be able to help . . . looking for a recent post . . . - magnolia in chicago - 3:43pm on 05/11/13 (5)

victorian orange cake? [NT] [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 4:36pm on 05/11/13
Ina has a recipe for an orange choc. chunk cake. See link. However, I can't find it on eat.at [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:14pm on 05/11/13
Here's a post by EvaN that has a link to Marcus Samuelsson's site and an orange chocolate [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:13pm on 05/11/13

And here's a direct link to the cupcake recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:14pm on 05/11/13

Thanks . . . - magnolia in chicago - 11:12pm on 05/12/13

24301. Chive question: do you cut yours back to the ground after they bloom? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:12am on 05/12/13 (5)

I do because our gardens have so many we don't miss the supply. If you only have a plant or two, - Joe - 1:04am on 05/12/13

I don`t. I have one pot that grew all winter and flowered last month. In my big - Marg CDN2 - 1:32am on 05/12/13

I have mowed over them (by accident) and they pop right back up in a week or two - DawnNYS - 9:30pm on 05/12/13

Rented a house w/ a massive chive patch in the lawn. Every time I mowed, it smelled heavenly! [NT] - Traca - 9:59pm on 05/12/13

Thank you all. I think I will experiment. It seems that after they bloom they are not - Barbara in VA - 12:24pm on 05/13/13

24302. NFR - Tell me this is not real - Has anyone else received this in their gmail account? >>> - Meryl - 1:08am on 05/12/13 (4)

To quote Monty Python: "Spam-Spam-Spam-Spam,Spam-Spam-Spam-Spam-Spam-Spam" [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:47am on 05/12/13
phishing for personal information. Ignore it! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:39am on 05/13/13
notice the type-o s/bad grammar : "advise" "reply us" [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:37pm on 05/13/13

Yeah, saw that. Plus the accents over "GMail" and "Team." Glad I reported the damn thing. [NT] - Meryl - 8:47pm on 05/13/13

24303. morels on my property! - cyalexa2 - 1:29am on 05/12/13 (15)

Best way is not to. Eat them FRESH. What a find!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:34am on 05/12/13

I will, but, - cyalexa2 - 1:47am on 05/12/13

We have them too so here is what we do.... - Music City Missy - 3:38am on 05/12/13

A friend gave me a bunch of morel last year and I blogged about it. [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 5:37pm on 05/13/13

If they did, I should probably be dead by now. - Music City Missy - 9:53pm on 05/13/13

Isn't that a funny one? Her superstitions are odd, and yet I have to reassure her that - Heather_in_SF - 11:43pm on 05/13/13

Okay- here is some info for you - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:39am on 05/12/13

Thanks for the info. - cyalexa2 - 10:42am on 05/13/13

Lucky you :-). I love morels, and morel soup is one of my absolute favorite dishes :-) [NT] - EvaN - 11:27am on 05/13/13

will you share the soup recipe? [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:43am on 05/15/13

cyalexa2, this is the recipe I use now: Morel soup - EvaN - 12:29pm on 05/28/13

I am so so so envious. Morel cream sauce, duxelles. I can`t even imagine 900 [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:54pm on 05/13/13
A local grocery store is buying morels for $25.00 per lb & promptly selling them 4 $45.00 per. If - wigs - 12:29pm on 05/14/13

My brother has sold several lbs on ebay for $27/lb. - cyalexa2 - 3:42am on 05/15/13

Just got home from my trip. - cyalexa2 - 1:48am on 05/16/13

24304. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mom's on this forum! - Michael in Phoenix - 3:15pm on 05/12/13 (8)

Thanks Michael. No kids for me closer than 1,000 miles so I'm going shopping! :) [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:22pm on 05/12/13
Thanks Michael. My daughter is coming over and - emtd - 4:45pm on 05/12/13
Great quote! Thanks Michael :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:10pm on 05/12/13
Thanks, Michael. And since aunties and uncles rarely get their day, here's to them, too! - ErininNY - 9:07pm on 05/12/13

It was a beautiful day and since my kids are 6,000 miles away spent the day with my nephew. It was - elaine - 10:14am on 05/13/13

elaine, did you get the ink cartridges? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:04pm on 05/13/13

happy first, Erin [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:43pm on 05/13/13

Glad everyone found their happy place on Mother's Day. You deserve it. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:05pm on 05/13/13

24305. Have you had success growing wheat grass inside? - colleenmomof2 - 7:24pm on 05/12/13 (2)

Colleen, it's not meant to live forever. If you have a sunny spot, like a southern window, - Joe - 1:39pm on 05/13/13

For years, when our kids were little, I started six weeks before Easter and made a wheat grass - KarenNoCA - 8:15pm on 05/13/13

24306. I made the flourless gluten-free lemon pound cake at 24292 today - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:00am on 05/13/13 (23)

Yes, fragile is a good description of a lot of GF items. That gluten is missing - cheezz - 1:36am on 05/13/13

It would crumble if you tried to slice and toast but you could manage by... - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:45am on 05/13/13

Thanks! I may give this one a try :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:31am on 05/13/13

Cathy - what size pan did you use? [NT] - cheezz - 4:33am on 05/13/13

And is ground almonds the same as almond meal, or almond flour? [NT] - cheezz - 4:35am on 05/13/13

I used a loaf pan- it completely filled it but did not flow over the edges. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:32pm on 05/13/13

Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 6:02pm on 05/13/13
One more question - you pur�e the whole lemon? Pith and all? [NT] - cheezz - 8:02pm on 05/13/13

Yes. Whole lemons cooked in water until soft and don't pierce at all - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:35am on 05/14/13

I had a cake with boiled oranges once. Very good. [NT] - Traca - 12:28am on 05/15/13

In playing around with gluten-free baking, I tried Keller's "Cup4Cup". Easy to use, not bad at all. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 11:03pm on 05/13/13
I tried this last night with a few extra tweaks. Delicious, but used the wrong pan: a GF-bread pan! - MarilynFL - 11:45am on 05/14/13

Marilyn, it has great lemon "punch" with the three boiled lemons - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:12pm on 05/14/13

Cathy, I'd been reading Elana's GF website and she uses blanched almond meal. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:38pm on 05/14/13

So now I have a 5 lb bag of this stuff to use up because this is what Elana recommended. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:38pm on 05/14/13

I made Elana's almond muffins and they Did. Not. Collapse! However, they [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 05/14/13
These cottage cheese & ham breakfast muffins are great - Melissa Dallas - 6:46pm on 05/14/13

interesting about Bob's Red Mill almond flour - which is, of course, what I have 2 lb of :-/ [NT] - cheezz - 8:37pm on 05/14/13

cheezz, I've used Bob's successfully for the Big Bertha flourless cake. Fabulous. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:15am on 05/15/13

LOVE the name ... I've looked at this several times, then blanch when I get to calories :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:06am on 05/15/13

Skip the whole cake & icing frou-for-all....just bake 1/2 of the cake batter and enjoy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:30pm on 05/15/13

I'm a ganache girl...I'd skip the cake and eat the ganache with a spoon - cheezz - 6:35pm on 05/15/13

Ya, that's typically me too. But there is something gentle about this cake. Delicately flavored. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:13pm on 05/16/13

24307. Reviews of the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer - Hilarious but for real? [NT] [LINK] - Music City Missy - 1:01am on 05/13/13 (8)

I think after the first spoof posting, others just followed suit...too funny! [NT] - cheezz - 1:39am on 05/13/13
I am ashamed to admit I actually own one of these. I have never tried it though, so I can't rate it. [NT] - EvaN - 9:00am on 05/13/13

I do too!! I bought it last summer at a garage sale for 10 cents. Will have to - DawnNYS - 8:55pm on 05/13/13

Very funny! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:42am on 05/13/13
How could I have missed the Hutzler 571. Made my day! More.... [LINK] - Sylvia - 2:14pm on 05/13/13
This goes in the same category as an egg separator a catering client actually gave me 4 a Xmas gift [LINK] - wigs - 3:38pm on 05/13/13

Heck - I want to buy this for a friend - hysterical:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:00pm on 05/13/13
Oh my, I love this one! :-D [NT] - EvaN - 7:47pm on 05/14/13

24308. We used to have a Heavenly Store here in Redding, but it did not last long - KarenNoCA - 4:52pm on 05/13/13 (1)

Have you reached out to the owners? They may take it as the utmost compliment that you loved their - barb_b - 2:31pm on 05/14/13

24309. Here's yet another Chocolate Chip Cookie REC! - wigs - 4:55pm on 05/13/13 (2)

I made these last night, and they were very good! REC: CHOCOLATE WOWS - wigs - 4:21pm on 05/19/13

these do look WOW. thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:35pm on 05/20/13

24310. Has anyone made a canned strawberry ice cream sauce? [NT] - cheezz - 6:19pm on 05/13/13 (4)

Ok, all you who can - this sounds like a fresh strawberry sauce recipe - can I jar it [LINK] - cheezz - 9:07pm on 05/13/13

Sorry cheezz, can't help. Not familiar w/ this type of rec.... Hoping others chime in. [NT] - barb_b - 2:29pm on 05/14/13
I cannot comment from experience, however I did Google "canned strawberries" - KarenNoCA - 6:52pm on 05/14/13

I guess I'm just going to wing it - it will stay in the fridge anyway [NT] - cheezz - 8:39pm on 05/14/13

24311. Dr. Fuhrmans G-BOMBS and how to add more mushrooms to my cooking. - EvaN - 7:04pm on 05/13/13 (24)

I am not familiar with this doctor's ideas, so I am not sure why one would have to eat mushrooms - KarenNoCA - 7:30pm on 05/13/13

Karen, mushrooms are thought to decrease the risk of breast cancer, colorectal and stomach canser. [NT] - EvaN - 9:19pm on 05/13/13

Julia's "Greek" mushrooms are easy and they're served cold. They also keep a while [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 8:36pm on 05/13/13

Joe, these are perfect! Thanks for sharing :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:15pm on 05/13/13

I thought mushrooms weren't worth much as far as nutrients. hmmmm [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:48pm on 05/13/13

They are a good source for B2 (riboflavin) and can be for Vit D, depending on [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:52pm on 05/13/13

I can't fix my typos in the subject line now - should be ribovlafin... [NT] - LisainLA - 11:54pm on 05/13/13

The idea behind the G-bombs - by J. Fuhrman [LINK] - EvaN - 9:14pm on 05/13/13
A few thoughts - Music City Missy - 9:50pm on 05/13/13

If you eat eggs - I love them sauteed, then cooked into scrambled eggs. [NT] - LisainLA - 11:55pm on 05/13/13

I eat tons of eggs :-). And cheese. (And chocolate......... ) ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:29am on 05/14/13

Stir-fry in the am and soup - MariaDNoCA - 11:09pm on 05/13/13

Dr Fuhrman's Better Burger Recipe [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:09pm on 05/13/13

Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Anti-Cancer Soup recipe [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:14pm on 05/13/13

There's two of us. What a relief! :-). I do have his book Eat to live, whick I really liked. - EvaN - 7:38am on 05/14/13

... make that "which I really liked". [NT] - EvaN - 7:39am on 05/14/13

Have you visited The Mushroom Channel? It's the Mushroom Council's site and blog for recipes [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:41pm on 05/13/13

I had no idea there were such a thing as a mushroom channel. Thanks Heather, this looks great! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:42am on 05/14/13

They're great added to pasta dishes, rice and couscous dishes, stir fry dishes, etc. [NT] - Meryl - 12:01am on 05/14/13
You people are the best! <3. [NT] - EvaN - 7:17am on 05/14/13

Yes. Yes, we are. Thank you for being one. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:43am on 05/15/13

That was such a sweet thing to say, Marilyn :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:03pm on 05/15/13

Eva, I marinate portobello mushrooms or large cremini - Lana in FL - 2:07am on 05/15/13

Great idea. I'm trying this next time DH fires up the grill - it'll probably be tonight ;-D [NT] - EvaN - 9:32am on 05/15/13

24312. My Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 9:31pm on 05/13/13 (2)

Late again but here is my weekend six... - EvaN - 3:10pm on 05/14/13
I'm glad you posted, I really like reading everyone's Weekend Six! - Heather_in_SF - 5:37pm on 05/14/13

24313. ISO shitake/oyster mushroom tart ideas. We are putting together a light menu for a fundraiser - Joe - 2:29am on 05/14/13 (23)

Shitake Mushrooms. I have been blessed with 2 lbs. of them, locally grown, and more to come. Recipe - Marianne - 3:05am on 05/14/13
What about this Wild Mushroom Tart from Smitten Kitchen? - Steve2 in LA - 3:11am on 05/14/13

This might be the one. Thanks, Steve! [NT] - Joe - 2:58pm on 05/14/13
wow [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 05/14/13
It was in my "to try" pile, just never had enough wild mushrooms t'hand. Let me know how it is? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:21am on 05/15/13

In case you're interested in doing something other than a tart, - Meryl - 3:23am on 05/14/13

Caramelized onions, blue cheese, and Wild Mushroom Flatbread [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:23am on 05/14/13

3-Cheese flatbread with wild mushrooms: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:24am on 05/14/13

Meryl, these both sound wonderful. I will keep them for a smaller occasion when we can grill on site [NT] - Joe - 2:59pm on 05/14/13

What a great mushroom thread. I love the flatbread recipe, Meryl. [NT] - EvaN - 7:28am on 05/14/13
I really enjoyed this. Sheila Lukins re: Wild Mushroom Tart. Link does not have complete rec [LINK] - barb_b - 11:46am on 05/14/13

Barb, if you wouldn't mind adding the final steps, I would appreciate it. [NT] - Joe - 2:59pm on 05/14/13

Found my cook book.. Picking up on #8... - barb_b - 4:10pm on 05/14/13

Thanks! Do you think it would work without the porcini? Would you add herbs to it? [NT] - Joe - 5:17pm on 05/14/13

I made it a few yrs ago; it was good... honestly I can't comment. It was really good, and I am - barb_b - 8:24pm on 05/14/13

I'm going to use this as a guide, using only the shitake and oyster because we have so many, - Joe - 2:17am on 05/15/13

How many people? What about a wild shroom ravioli w/ a cream sauce? [NT] - barb_b - 4:16pm on 05/14/13

It's a busload of 50 people taking a tour of our community gardens and wine-tasting. - Joe - 5:13pm on 05/14/13

The ravioli sounds really good though. [NT] - Joe - 5:17pm on 05/14/13
What a great event! I want to stop @#3~ I hope for lovely weather for you and am excited about the - barb_b - 6:04pm on 05/14/13

Barb, I will drink a toast to you at stop #3. When people interrupt me, "Joe, we need more ice." - Joe - 8:08pm on 05/14/13

I seriously, just laughed / chortled out loud! Thanks for thinking of me, as I will be thinking of - barb_b - 8:17pm on 05/14/13

Arancini served cold? ooh my question mark is back [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:59pm on 05/14/13

24314. My thanks to everyone who recommended Costco gummie vitamins. They work! I haven't - MarilynFL - 11:54am on 05/14/13 (2)

Great news! I need to get some too. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:19pm on 05/14/13
yay! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:51pm on 05/14/13

24315. I Cup Royal Icing >> From CakeCentral [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:00pm on 05/14/13 (0)

24316. To check out: Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake *WARNING* Do not look at this if you're watching your weight! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:10am on 05/15/13 (3)

I have to say I love you dearly, Meryl, but you stink at making warnings *LOL* - EvaN - 9:10am on 05/15/13
Must try - thanks Meryl! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:37am on 05/15/13
You're killin' me, Meryl! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:43pm on 05/15/13

24317. So, Meryl...did we already scare off Adele?! [NT] - cheezz - 4:08am on 05/15/13 (6)

Ha! I was wondering the same thing! Oh Adele.... please check in! [NT] - Meryl - 8:15am on 05/15/13

It was Steve, wasn't it? I knew it :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:27pm on 05/15/13

Ha! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:46pm on 05/15/13
What? You think my glow was too bright? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:54pm on 05/15/13

None of us can measure up ;-) [NT] - cheezz - 12:21am on 05/16/13

Nah, it's just that herd of fireflies that keep following me around. (must be my cologne.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:29am on 05/16/13

24318. Did you see this? It's an Epic FB meltdown by two restaurant owners >>> [LINK] - EvaN - 9:13am on 05/15/13 (17)

OMG! Bizzaro World. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:01pm on 05/15/13

Wow!! They should revisit that place in a year and see if they're still in business. - cheezz - 4:26pm on 05/15/13

I think a month or two will be sufficient. And it'll be everyone else's fault. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:17pm on 05/15/13

you have to be crazy to start a restaurant [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:42pm on 05/15/13

And even crazier to go on nationwide tv with Ramsey [NT] - cheezz - 6:33pm on 05/15/13
I can second this! :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:08am on 05/19/13

Apparently, all their sites have been hacked. Apparently... - EvaN - 6:58pm on 05/15/13

They are clearly over-matched. They should've quit long ago. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:45pm on 05/15/13

What I don't understand, is when people who have no interest in either cooking or - EvaN - 8:01pm on 05/15/13

I think most people that start a restaurant - pmassell_93 - 10:42pm on 05/15/13

Another common mistake is assuming that because everyone gushes over your... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:24pm on 05/15/13
From what I saw, Mr. Ineffectual bought his trophy wife a restaurant because she thought - cheezz - 12:19am on 05/16/13

"special baking unit" pah bum(sound effect)! Love it [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:03pm on 05/15/13

That quacked me up too! Can you picture a new series called "SBU"?? Lol!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:35am on 05/16/13

I think the FBI has a few more serious cases at the top of their list than theirs. [NT] - cheezz - 12:16am on 05/16/13

Delusional with a capitol D...that woman needs help. Quick call the SBU! - MariaDNoCA - 3:44pm on 05/16/13
Chappy's here in Nashville was stupid enough to go on it and then reacted similarly - Music City Missy - 4:06am on 05/19/13

24319. Cucumber Salad in a Jar - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 12:18pm on 05/15/13 (8)

nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:04pm on 05/15/13
Thanks Amanda! I will make this tomorrow! [NT] - barb_b - 8:33pm on 05/15/13
What are celery flakes?? [NT] - ms in or - 2:51am on 05/16/13

Guessing dehydrated celery; but dh does not like celery, so I was omitting, I would guess that - barb_b - 2:07pm on 05/16/13

maybe celery salt for some of the salt [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:46pm on 05/16/13

Here is a picture of the little beauty. [LINK] [IMAGE] - KarenNoCA - 3:55pm on 05/16/13

Hum...that did not work [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:57pm on 05/16/13

I got sent to a "redirect" page with a link...try this [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:08pm on 05/16/13

24320. Thinking of a treat from D'Artagnan and seeing their $180 cassoulet + bowl offer reminds me of Joe's - Heather_in_SF - 4:28pm on 05/15/13 (8)

I see a joint venture between Joe and Judy---Joe's cassoulet and Judy's bowls. money! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:08pm on 05/15/13
My cassoulet bowl cost me $20, though I had to carry it home from France. - Joe - 8:20pm on 05/15/13

I do need one of Judy's bowls! especially since I'm not going to France - Heather_in_SF - 5:09pm on 05/16/13

I'm game... - judy-mass - 11:04pm on 05/16/13

Here is the classic shape [NT] [IMAGE] - Joe - 2:06am on 05/17/13

Mine is more like this-- straight sided [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:08am on 05/17/13

What are the dimensions? - judy-mass - 2:25am on 05/17/13

My wide one is 8 liters, but they come in 1,2, 4- liter sizes. The angled one is smaller, - Joe - 3:26am on 05/17/13

24321. Joe, saw this on Julia w/ Master Chefs. Up your alley? Home-Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg Tort [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:21pm on 05/15/13 (3)

This looks fantastic, but Julia had me at "roars on his Mammoth Harley Davidson." [NT] - Joe - 8:38pm on 05/15/13

Ha! I like this chef's teaching style. He's got a gift... [NT] - Traca - 9:34pm on 05/15/13

Yes, thorough and detail oriented. Not an egomaniac. [NT] - Joe - 3:27am on 05/17/13

24322. Richard, I'm thinking of making a Nettrition order. What are your fav low carb things - Melissa Dallas - 1:34am on 05/16/13 (0)

24323. Dallas is a mecca when you live in rural Oklahoma! - cyalexa2 - 1:56am on 05/16/13 (12)

Sounds like you really enjoyed the trip :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:01am on 05/16/13
Oh! You went cool places! Isn't Kalachandi's pretty? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:02am on 05/16/13
I can't remember...where in Oklahoma are you? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:04am on 05/16/13

near Stillwater; about an hour north of OKC - cyalexa2 - 3:03am on 05/16/13

I would have loved to join you at the vegetarian buffet :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:31am on 05/16/13
I hope you made it back ok... - SallyBR - 12:15pm on 05/16/13

I had to drive through a storm. - cyalexa2 - 7:24pm on 05/16/13

I'm glad you missed it. We'll have to get together the next time you come down. - Melissa Dallas - 7:51pm on 05/16/13

I'll be back in the fall - after it cools a little. Will let you know! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:02pm on 05/17/13

I would read that blog! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:19pm on 05/16/13
I'd read it too :-) [NT] - EvaN - 12:16am on 05/17/13
Oh, I misunderstood.... - SallyBR - 11:41am on 05/17/13

24324. News feed shared link on FB from Sandra/New York's Nutropical.com [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:17am on 05/16/13 (11)

And you think that's bad about strawberries, think again if you thought you bought organic [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:31am on 05/16/13
I love the fact that you can pronounce / understand all the ingredients [NT] - barb_b - 2:11pm on 05/16/13
WOW! What an eye opener, thanks for posting Sandy. Most of that I knew, but not all..excellent - Barbara in VA - 4:14pm on 05/16/13

Interesting article, but give up bread? ugh.... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:31pm on 05/16/13

I love the article but I can't give up bread.....I have given up everything else. - EvaN - 12:25am on 05/17/13

no need to give up bread... - SallyBR - 12:00pm on 05/17/13

Thank you, Sally, for that bit of WISDOM. I don't think anyone, me included, would argue... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:32pm on 05/17/13

Indeed.... (more inside) - SallyBR - 10:37pm on 05/17/13

The one I love is the story of the lady who crushes her cigarette butt into the... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:50pm on 05/17/13

Thank you, Sally, for a dose of common sense. - Lana in FL - 1:38am on 05/18/13

That was a great article, what an interesting man he must be. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:52pm on 05/21/13

24325. Joe! I made your Oven-baked Drumsticks. They were fab! - Dawn_MO - 6:05pm on 05/16/13 (8)

That looks good, may give it a try. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 7:25pm on 05/16/13
thanks for this reminder for pic-a-nic season, if it would just stop snowing! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:12pm on 05/16/13

Oh no, Ang - you have snow still? We're at the same longitude, if I remember correctly.... - EvaN - 12:15am on 05/17/13

Saturday May 18. fresh snow, 4 inches. sad garden, happy dogs [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 6:12pm on 05/20/13

That's good news! They really are good hot or cold. (The gunk in the pan is good too, but only hot.) [NT] - Joe - 1:50am on 05/17/13

I am also a gunk in the pan eater! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:04pm on 05/17/13

Waste not, want not. [NT] - Joe - 8:45pm on 05/17/13

Not only that - it's dang good stuff! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:52am on 05/18/13

24326. Making pavlova for 17th of May [LINK] - EvaN - 12:05am on 05/17/13 (1)

That picture is beautiful [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:58am on 05/18/13

24327. To check out: Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 5:32am on 05/17/13 (11)

I've made these! They're amazing ... But I did a different sauce [NT] - cheezz - 5:43am on 05/17/13

Ah...here it is - you posted this back in 2005 Meryl. They look just the same-crispy and yummy! [NT] - cheezz - 5:45am on 05/17/13

Where?Where?! The one from 2005 is different-it tosses the asparagus in a mayonnaise mixture. Here's [LINK] - Meryl - 6:08am on 05/17/13

They look the same finished, but i see what you mean...Thanks! I forgot the link :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:30pm on 05/17/13

Oooh ya. I forgot about these. They were outstanding and tis the season. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:44pm on 05/17/13

Did you do the mayo or egg? [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:53am on 05/18/13

I made these last evening. Something I would do differently if I made them again is to.... - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:54pm on 05/18/13

I really agree on big asparagus. I don't find the flavour suffers & they are so much more versatile. - Marg CDN2 - 5:11pm on 05/18/13

Agree! The skinny ones are tough to me [NT] - cheezz - 6:30pm on 05/18/13

I had a guy deliver mulch a few weeks ago, he was checking out the garden area. He said he LOVES a - barb_b - 10:38pm on 05/18/13
I have thought about infusing asparagus with other flavors. - Dawn_MO - 5:08pm on 05/19/13

24328. To check out: Coconut Creamsicle Margaritas [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:00am on 05/17/13 (2)

It's only 9:45AM, how could you do this to me already!!!! YUM!!! - Barbara in VA - 1:46pm on 05/17/13

Enjoy! [NT] - Meryl - 10:49pm on 05/17/13

24329. Pasta Primavera was another dish from the Signs of Spring cooking class (dessert posted @ 24259) - wigs - 11:56am on 05/17/13 (6)

Oddly, the BEST pasta primavera I ever had was not in Italy, but on St John's Island. - MarilynFL - 2:02pm on 05/17/13

I'm cracking up @ yr fond memory, marred by mosquitoes. I have 1 more REC 2 post frm that class so - wigs - 2:18pm on 05/17/13
I only remember the rum punch from when we were there :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:44pm on 05/17/13

well...you couldn't have killed all the brain cells if you still remember that! ; > [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:34am on 05/20/13

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:54pm on 05/20/13

REC: Risotto of Shrimp with Asparagus and Mushrooms from Signs of Spring cooking class - wigs - 5:02pm on 05/19/13

24330. Tweaks on an old favorite Key Lime Pie--click on link to view photo [LINK] - wigs - 3:05pm on 05/17/13 (3)

Just found site where all winning 2012 & 2013 pie recipes are listed--both amateur & professional [LINK] - wigs - 3:15pm on 05/17/13
When I take my first carb holiday a la Richard this is on top of my list - Melissa Dallas - 7:17pm on 05/18/13
thanks wigs. I believe I'll make this my potluck item for the holiday bbq - AngAk1 - 6:17pm on 05/20/13

24331. It's time for another brand new cookbook giveaway! The Austin Food Blogger Alliance Cookbook! >>> [LINK] - Meryl - 12:05am on 05/18/13 (7)

Ooh! Me! I'm in! - Melissa Dallas - 12:57am on 05/18/13
What fun. I'm in too. [NT] - Elenor - 1:20am on 05/18/13
Count me in too! My daughter lives in Austin :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:29am on 05/18/13
My nephew has a job offer in Austin, so this would be great to share with him. [NT] - Timid - 11:31pm on 05/18/13
Count me in! [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:02am on 05/19/13
Happy B-Day to hubby! - sjs1952 - 3:43am on 05/20/13

Lots of May birthdays! I must know 20 people celebrating this month :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:10am on 05/20/13

24332. Disappointed in fresh garbanzo beans - cyalexa2 - 12:50am on 05/18/13 (13)

Probably not. - Melissa Dallas - 2:56am on 05/18/13

That's why I tried them - because I never had before. - cyalexa2 - 7:57pm on 05/18/13

I had the same experience. Very dull, and a lot of work. They are a big deal at our Mexican market - Joe - 5:06am on 05/18/13

I asked the Mexican lady working in the produce department. - cyalexa2 - 8:05pm on 05/18/13

Interesting, I've read several articles recently about how they're becoming increasingly grown in - Curious1 - 2:53pm on 05/18/13

Based on what I read on the internet you are probably correct about an marketing push. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 8:08pm on 05/18/13

I've tried dried garbanzo beans, and I found that the canned ones are the best for me - KarenNoCA - 6:38pm on 05/18/13

I'm OK with them canned except in falafel where I like them soaked but not cooked. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 8:10pm on 05/18/13
I told a friend once that I had started using canned garbanzos for my garbanzo bean salad - Lana in FL - 12:49am on 05/19/13

Once! (I used to be able to edit my headings. Sad face.) [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:51am on 05/19/13

Lana, I edited it for you. [NT] - Meryl - 1:02am on 05/19/13

I never have seen a fresh garbanzo bean, had to google it. They look so cute! Sorry it was not - barb_b - 10:45pm on 05/18/13

They are downright adorable. But as far as I can tell they have no flavor whatsoever. [NT] - Joe - 2:48am on 05/21/13

24333. Need help from the clever eat.at minds...how do you say "happy 30th birthday" - cheezz - 1:32am on 05/18/13 (15)

It's not necessarily clever, but how about in different languages? Bon Anniversaire, - Meryl - 1:45am on 05/18/13

Bonne f�te, Joyeux anniversaire, Good nameday (Game of Thrones)... - MariaDNoCA - 3:06am on 05/18/13

I love these quotes! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:01am on 05/18/13
great quotes:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:04am on 05/18/13

Is it white or chocolate? How about making dominoes? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:58am on 05/18/13

Strawberry cake and strawberry buttercream [NT] - cheezz - 3:21am on 05/18/13

30 erect strawberries, with a candle in each? [NT] - Joe - 5:08am on 05/18/13

That would certainly solve my bad handwriting problem :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:37am on 05/18/13
top with 30 suckers & put 30 sucks? Thirty pieces of silver? Thirty, but still flirty? - MariaDNoCA - 7:49am on 05/18/13

Here's to 30 Berry Good Years! (Corny, I know) :) [NT] - Meryl - 7:51am on 05/18/13

Its a stretch, but can you incorporate your churchs initials into the cake; HBC = Happy B-day Calley - barb_b - 5:38pm on 05/18/13

Good try :) I don't think I can incorporate CCLAX into 'Brianne' ...heehee [NT] - cheezz - 6:27pm on 05/18/13

Too funny! Nope, won't work... [NT] - barb_b - 10:33pm on 05/18/13

You're all so funny!! Thanks for the help but looks like we're going with cupcakes instead - whew! [NT] - cheezz - 6:28pm on 05/18/13

Spell out your phrase WITH the cupcakes. I did that for a 50th birthday at work. - MarilynFL - 8:14pm on 05/18/13

24334. Marilyn...further questions on your dyslexic sauce...how long is it good unopened in the fridge, - cheezz - 2:24am on 05/18/13 (1)

cheezz, it lasts for months--both unopened and opened. I make batches (about 6 jars) and - MarilynFL - 8:09pm on 05/18/13

24335. Speaking of asparagus, check out this thread from 2008: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 5:35pm on 05/18/13 (0)

24336. HELP from you canners...Steve?? How do you know you have a seal if you don't hear the pop? - cheezz - 6:33pm on 05/18/13 (18)

It is my experience that the lid will indent slightly in the center. - KarenNoCA - 6:35pm on 05/18/13

Yes- what she said. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:36pm on 05/18/13
That's what I thought, but it was that way when I took it out of the bath...no give [NT] - cheezz - 6:37pm on 05/18/13

You didn't overfill the jars did you cheezz? You left enough air space for the lid to vacuum seal? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:39pm on 05/18/13

Yes - 1/2"...right? [NT] - cheezz - 6:55pm on 05/18/13

As long as the seal does not pop back up when you push in the center it is ok. [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:14pm on 05/18/13

Yes- agree. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:57pm on 05/18/13

Inquiring minds want to know... (Or just me....) What did you can!? [NT] - barb_b - 10:31pm on 05/18/13

I made some strawberry topping for ice cream (aka loose jam) - just winged it - cheezz - 12:06am on 05/19/13

Fun! Sounds like it will be wonderful on French Vanilla Ice Cream! [NT] - barb_b - 7:36pm on 05/20/13

Thanks everyone - I feel better now! [NT] - cheezz - 12:07am on 05/19/13
Sorry I didn't get to you sooner, cheezz. Sounds like you did okay but if the amounts of sugar and - Steve2 in LA - 1:10am on 05/19/13

I'm going to keep it refrigerated just in case, but here are my amounts... - cheezz - 3:16am on 05/19/13

That looks pretty good and the proportions seem right. Should eat purty durned gewd. My secret - Steve2 in LA - 6:42am on 05/19/13

Salt makes everything taste batter - brilliant! [NT] - cheezz - 2:30pm on 05/19/13
I am with you Steve. I fee that small amounts of salt help to . . . - mistral - 12:42am on 05/20/13

Be careful when you tighten the ring on the jar and lid. . . - mistral - 12:41am on 05/20/13

Thanks mistral - wow, lots of good info. I'm going to go pick it up by the seal now :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:08am on 05/20/13

24337. Confusion about baking soda in pancakes >> batter left to sit overnight [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:23pm on 05/18/13 (3)

Mar, those raisin bran muffins that you can keep the batter refrigerated six weeks - Melissa Dallas - 9:22pm on 05/18/13
I've also wondered about that, but I know that when I left the baking soda out of my bran muffins - Lana in FL - 12:44am on 05/19/13
Thanks Melissa and Lana...I tried the recipe and left it sit for an hour. They were a bust. - MarilynFL - 11:27am on 05/20/13

24338. This was a hit last night rec: Sausage, bean and spinach dip [LINK] - barb_b - 10:52pm on 05/18/13 (2)

This was a hit here also! - judy-mass - 12:09pm on 05/20/13

Fun! Thanks for telling me. Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. [NT] - barb_b - 12:50pm on 05/20/13

24339. Okay, get this. I have been remiss on the teacher's luncheons this year. - Dawn_MO - 2:22am on 05/19/13 (17)

I think the dessert should be the infamous 'dirt cake' with a Bandit facsimile on top :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:18am on 05/19/13

With my luck with that dog, he will crash the luncheon, and I do mean that literally. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:53pm on 05/19/13

sit down, plated, buffet, or finger food? [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:53pm on 05/19/13

Buffet or finger food sounds great to me. Definitely not sit-down or plated. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:51pm on 05/19/13

How about a full-on tea with scones, curd, little sandwiches...that always feels special [NT] - cheezz - 5:07pm on 05/19/13
Here's a link from a thread on appetizers. [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 2:59am on 05/20/13

Hire a food delivery truck? Ask a manicurist to come in and do nails? Hire a group [LINK] - barb_b - 2:22pm on 05/19/13

I like those ideas, but I don't think they would work. This is the last - Dawn_MO - 4:56pm on 05/19/13

If you can work this into your menu, do. Serves a lot and is to DIE for! [LINK] - Traca - 6:03pm on 05/19/13

Smoked salmon, crab, or shrimp are always a treat. [NT] - Traca - 6:08pm on 05/19/13

Dawn, this is a wonderful and special luncheon REC Spicy Shrimp Salad with Mango and Grapes, etc. - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:41pm on 05/19/13

Here is another crowd-pleaser T&T REC Easy stuffed Chicken Breasts - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:47pm on 05/19/13
Here's another T&T REC Grilled Seafood Salad Nicoise - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:50pm on 05/19/13

And by the way, these are all self-service, buffet-style dishes [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:00pm on 05/20/13

I am going to make this one for sure. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:44pm on 05/20/13

Uggggggggg!!! I made this recipe and used frozen mango and pineapple. - Dawn_MO - 12:26am on 05/23/13

Dawn - this is so nice of you to do. Big hits in our staff room for this type of thing are - LisainLA - 2:05pm on 05/22/13

24340. I found a great new blog today. Has a lot of mushroom ideas EvaN!!! [LINK] - Music City Missy - 4:12am on 05/19/13 (6)

Couldn't find a search function. - cyalexa2 - 12:59pm on 05/19/13

It's on the very top left with an orange 'B' to the left of it [NT] - cheezz - 2:33pm on 05/19/13

thanks! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 3:00am on 05/20/13

There isn't a search but there is a listing by course - that was the best I could find to go back - Music City Missy - 12:24am on 05/20/13

Music, City Missy, this is PERFECT! Thank you for sharing it - it looks awesome! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:26pm on 05/19/13
Great Site - Earnie - 2:21pm on 05/20/13

24341. Michael, thanks so much for the cartridges. I have been offline for much of this trip and apologize - elaine - 11:00am on 05/19/13 (1)

I'm notoriously LATE with mailings (just ask Meryl). I'm glad I wasn't too late! - Michael in Phoenix - 3:31pm on 05/19/13

24342. Need help with a metric recipe - oli - 1:54pm on 05/19/13 (16)

So keep in mind I know very little about baking, there are people here that do. However, - Curious1 - 5:41pm on 05/19/13

I have everything all set to go, so I am just waiting until some of the professionals chime in. [NT] - oli - 5:45pm on 05/19/13

Good, hopefully it won't be long. I can't wait to see some answers from those with experience. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:56pm on 05/19/13

This recipe has approx. 4 cups flour, so 10 eggs would be excessive. - Meryl - 8:36pm on 05/19/13

Thanks, would the cake be heavy with that many eggs? [NT] - oli - 8:42pm on 05/19/13

Probably. You should be okay with 6 large. What kind of leavener is in there? [NT] - Meryl - 8:51pm on 05/19/13

Does it need leavening if the eggs are separated and whites whipped separately? - Curious1 - 9:15pm on 05/19/13
Another question, when checking cookbooks that list grams along with ounces, etc and online - Curious1 - 9:26pm on 05/19/13

This is basically a pound cake. Ten might not be too many - Charley - 9:17pm on 05/19/13

Hi Gretchen [NT] - Meryl - 9:31pm on 05/19/13

I think it depends on if the recipe has a levener in it or not. I have never made a carrot cake - EvaN - 9:29pm on 05/19/13
Oli, this is all speculation at this point. How about posting the instructions, so we can - Meryl - 9:34pm on 05/19/13
Oli, can you take a photo of the recipe page and upload it to photobucket? That would help. [NT] - cheezz - 11:36pm on 05/19/13
Drat oli....I thought I found a good comparison, but there is no consistency in the scaling [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 05/20/13
So oli... how did it turn out? [NT] - Meryl - 9:54pm on 05/23/13
I was nothing special, not like what I tasted in Costa Rica [NT] - oli - 3:33pm on 07/09/13

24343. Cassoulet-Style Italian Sausages and White Beans. My apologies to Joe, but it does say [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:54pm on 05/19/13 (2)

It sounds delicious, and it is truly in cassoulet-style. (not claiming to be a cassoulet.) My only - Joe - 4:29am on 05/20/13

I used crumbs, I see the pic of the finished dish at link above looks nothing like mine, if I had [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:07pm on 05/20/13

24344. C'mon Eva and Heather, our Weekend Six! - DawnNYS - 6:46pm on 05/19/13 (54)

My weekend six :-) - EvaN - 9:16pm on 05/19/13

'Love number 4 and 5... maybe your calling IS to be a cafe owner! Sounds perfect. [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:58pm on 05/19/13
so sorry for your loss Eva. 97, a ripe old age. what a life she had. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:57pm on 05/20/13

I will play.... - SallyBR - 9:18pm on 05/19/13
I'll play too...weekend-ish six in quick pictures... - MariaDNoCA - 10:29pm on 05/19/13

Beautiful photos....I love the Monterey area! Food looked so fresh and appetizing. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:14pm on 05/19/13
Sally - recipes pretty please - those candied nuts and the layered salad! [NT] - Music City Missy - 12:02am on 05/20/13

I think you mean Maria... :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 12:19pm on 05/20/13

Emailed my SIL for her Pea salad recipe. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:38pm on 05/20/13

Here's the salad. It's an old recipe. I make it for myself when I'm feeling guilty about not - Marg CDN2 - 7:27pm on 05/21/13

this is my most requested pot luck item at work. vintage goodness - AngAk1 - 11:30pm on 05/21/13
That sounds right - MariaDNoCA - 11:44pm on 05/21/13

It looks beautiful. I love the sea, and the food looks delicious :-). [NT] - EvaN - 7:16am on 05/20/13
Everything looks great! [NT] - Meryl - 7:40am on 05/20/13
wow, just beautiful! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:04pm on 05/20/13
Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pics! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:45pm on 05/20/13
Great pictures and delicious looking food. The fish looks yummy and interesting. I wondered if - Curious1 - 8:53pm on 05/21/13

I'm guessing that's some butter run-off you see in the water... - MariaDNoCA - 11:59pm on 05/21/13

Wow, he's a busy guy. Yes, it's probably butter. I loved the pictures. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:35pm on 05/22/13

I have The Cake Doctor! [NT] - cheezz - 11:33pm on 05/19/13

It looks good. I counted the little books, and there were 114 of them!!, not - DawnNYS - 6:39pm on 05/20/13

Okay why not, here is mine... - Music City Missy - 12:22am on 05/20/13

Music, you made me want to fly from Europe to the US just to have a slice of that pie! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:20am on 05/20/13
I would detour for pie! [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:35pm on 05/20/13

wait, doesn't everyone? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:08pm on 05/20/13
I think we need T-shirts with that phrase. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:55pm on 05/21/13

Yes! the eat.at logo---like our beloved Gail [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:08pm on 05/21/13

LOVE it! Sign me up for a T-shirt! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:02pm on 05/22/13

Almost Six [LINK] - Earnie - 3:35am on 05/20/13

Earnie, the mushroom recipe looks great. Just one question: - EvaN - 7:23am on 05/20/13

Coconut Based Soy-Free Seasoning Sauce [LINK] - Earnie - 1:54pm on 05/20/13

Aha. Thanks Earnie. I'm not sure we have that sauce here but I'll look for it. Do you think - EvaN - 3:57pm on 05/20/13

Soy Sauce would be fine. [NT] - Earnie - 3:37pm on 05/21/13

Thanks Earnie. I was in the store today but I couldn't find it so I'll have to use regular soy sauce [NT] - EvaN - 7:01pm on 05/22/13

weekend 2 [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:23pm on 05/20/13

Ang, I can' [NT] - EvaN - 9:18pm on 05/20/13

Doh, don't know what happened there ^, but I was going to say: Ang, I can't - EvaN - 9:21pm on 05/20/13

it is now a record breaking season for late snowfall. very unusual. flakes here and there are norm - AngAk1 - 9:59pm on 05/20/13

I can't imagine - I really hope the late snowfall won't affect the fall harvest in any way. - EvaN - 10:12pm on 05/20/13

Eva, I love that... Sangria is like summer in a mug. : ) [NT] - barb_b - 1:35am on 05/22/13

Thank you, barb :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:59pm on 05/22/13

My weekend six - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:32pm on 05/20/13

Your green iced tea sounds great. How do you make it? :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:30pm on 05/20/13

OOps, I'm late! My Weekend Six - Heather_in_SF - 4:25pm on 05/21/13

State Bird Provisions was on my list for my last trip to SF, I'll put it at the top for next time! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 5:18pm on 05/21/13
I have now read about the scones several times over, and I'm drooling. Mascarpone next! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 10:12pm on 05/21/13
Yum! If you perfect the scone recipe, let me know! Homemade bacon??! Yowza! [NT] - cheezz - 11:26pm on 05/21/13
what a great weekend. and wine is a safe food. yay! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:29pm on 05/21/13
And congrats on your walk home...good for you! Just hope you don't live on Lombard :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:03am on 05/22/13

Lol, I was thinking the same thing, but I think there was a lot of uphill walking anyway. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:43pm on 05/22/13

Heather's blog post on making the bacon is very interesting. See link [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:44pm on 05/22/13

Really neat! Thanks for pointing it out! Congrats to Heather! How fun it is to try something - barb_b - 8:38pm on 05/24/13

Tell me about the build-a-taco concept, please. That sounds like a fun - Dawn_MO - 10:29pm on 05/22/13

Yeah, I hardly ever go to them, but when I do I get interesting things. The taco "buffet"(?) is - DawnNYS - 6:51pm on 05/23/13

24345. And again, loving fat asparagus. I still like this as an hors d'oeuvre. Pancetta-wrapped & grilled [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 9:11pm on 05/19/13 (2)

thanks Marg. another perfect addition to the Mem day BBQ [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:30pm on 05/20/13

this was a huge hit. thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:12pm on 05/27/13

24346. To check out: S'more Tarts [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:54pm on 05/19/13 (0)

24347. To check out: Roasted Carrots with Moroccan Spices [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:20am on 05/20/13 (3)

Adding this for the week - Earnie - 1:59pm on 05/20/13

really, carrots alrady??? this is painful to read. I can't even get seeds in [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 05/20/13

Love her bunny story. I've gone from oohing and aahing over deer to running them off. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:51pm on 05/20/13

24348. Another vote for Joe's Oven baked drumsticks. I used thighs and they were [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:30am on 05/20/13 (8)

It's been a while since I got a vote for my legs OR my thighs. Shall I put them in T&T? [NT] - Joe - 12:08am on 05/21/13

We're ready for your T&T close-up, Mr. Grable. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:33am on 05/21/13

The recipe is in T&T. Legs immortalized. [NT] - Joe - 3:33pm on 05/22/13

You both really need to warn the reader when you are on fire w/ your jokes. LOL! Joe, how did - barb_b - 12:44am on 05/21/13

It went great! The tarts were a huge hit. I will post about them tomorrow--I'm all done in. [NT] - Joe - 1:01am on 05/21/13

will there be pics/recipes in your newsletter? [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:20am on 05/21/13

If not, they will be posted here. [NT] - Joe - 2:32am on 05/21/13

I must have missed that photo. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:22pm on 05/21/13

24349. ISO those who make Green smoothies... - Michael in Sarasota - 12:25pm on 05/20/13 (11)

I don't really make green smoothies but I add some spinach leaves (preferrably baby spinach) - EvaN - 3:56pm on 05/20/13
just laughing [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:28pm on 05/20/13
See some tips at the link [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:31pm on 05/20/13

The plug has some scratches but is ok. I may spend the $14 to replace it. I have some studying to do - Michael in Sarasota - 11:03pm on 05/20/13

Yeah, there's a lot in that... (I've listed some of Dr Fuhrman's charts on nutrients here) - MariaDNoCA - 12:41am on 05/21/13

This looks great, Maria. Thanks for posting. As for Dr. Fuhrman... - EvaN - 7:45am on 05/21/13

Here's a quick pix of this am green smoothie... - MariaDNoCA - 8:28pm on 05/21/13

Looking good. I bet it tasted good too :-) [NT] - EvaN - 10:07pm on 05/21/13

greens in smoothies - Marsha tbay - 7:09pm on 05/26/13
Michael, Amazon free kindle bk today:I Love Green Smoothies - 50 Recipes To Get You Started Drinking [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 6:07pm on 05/29/13
Another free kindle smoothie book today, Smoothie Recipes-For Daily Diet, Weight Loss and Youthful L [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 12:43pm on 06/01/13

24350. Dyslexic Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce (and reduced batch) are in CANDY T&T - MarilynFL - 4:15pm on 05/20/13 (2)

you can put it 2 places. I wouldn't mind [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:29pm on 05/20/13

...like over here.... LOL [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:51pm on 05/21/13

24351. Rec: Strawberry Shortcake Cake [LINK] - DawnNYS - 6:54pm on 05/20/13 (0)

24352. Salads in Mason Jars [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:34pm on 05/20/13 (1)

That is a cute idea! and pretty too, I can imagine how nice that all looks in the fridge. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:50pm on 05/21/13

24353. Back @ thread #4959 JudyW mentioned she had a Raspberry White Chocolate Trifle on her Xmas menu, but [LINK] - wigs - 8:36pm on 05/20/13 (5)

I think this might be it >>> [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:57am on 05/21/13

Thank you, LisainLA! I didn't have the almonds in the title when I searched so came up empty. I am - wigs - 5:57pm on 05/21/13

I found searches are more successful if you use commas between words - cheezz - 11:23pm on 05/21/13

also, if you choose "partial" for the match if you're not certain [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:27pm on 05/21/13
Isn't the "partial" only for the name search? The title search does partial anyway. For example - Curious1 - 6:12pm on 05/22/13

24354. I have too much THYME on my hands - tee hee - any suggestions? Thinking flavored vinegar..... [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:22pm on 05/20/13 (15)

Carrots with shallots, sage, and thyme - From my to-try list - Traca posted it awhile ago>>> [LINK] - Meryl - 9:27pm on 05/20/13
Another one from my to-try list - Marinated Olives >>> [LINK] - Meryl - 9:30pm on 05/20/13
Just saw this: Pink Lemonade Lavender Thyme Sorbet [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:48pm on 05/20/13
I love carrots with oil, salt and thyme. I just peel and slice the carrots - EvaN - 10:15pm on 05/20/13
Lemon Thyme Shortbread (Not T & T) [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:33am on 05/21/13
Humming "Thyme is on my side"... LOL - Heather_in_SF - 4:05pm on 05/21/13

REC: Country Thyme cocktail - Heather_in_SF - 6:39pm on 05/21/13

Am I the only one here who can't eat thyme? I have an aversion to it like cilantro for some people - AngAk1 - 7:08pm on 05/21/13

It tastes a little medicinal to me, but I can take it in small doses, mixed with other herbs/spices [NT] - Meryl - 7:39pm on 05/21/13
I don't like it either. It can be mixed in small amounts, but not by itself. I love cilantro. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:25am on 05/22/13
I like fresh thyme but hate the dry stuff. Same with dill. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:05am on 05/22/13

You know Sylvia, I think you might have hit on something. - Dawn_MO - 10:24pm on 05/22/13

Whole wheat & rye bread with chopped pepperoni and loads of thyme. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:21pm on 05/21/13
Singing back to you... If I could put Thyme in a bottle...the first thing that I'd like to do - barb_b - 8:27pm on 05/21/13
Thanks everybody. I have lots to decide from. I didn't know it grew so fast! [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:36pm on 05/23/13

24355. Is anyone here in Oklahoma?? Everyone OK? [NT] - cheezz - 11:14pm on 05/20/13 (5)

Everything is fine in Stillwater. - cyalexa2 - 11:42pm on 05/20/13

Making risotto?! You wild and crazy girl you :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:26am on 05/21/13

I know, I know, but - cyalexa2 - 12:10pm on 05/21/13

Oh well, if its a question of 'morals' then that's ok :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:43pm on 05/21/13

I've heard from Diane in OKC and she's ok, but it sounded scary. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:48am on 05/21/13

24356. Great article - The Food Lab: How To Preserve Fresh Spring and Summer Produce [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:48am on 05/21/13 (10)

So many great tips and ideas here. Thanks for sharing :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:49am on 05/21/13
Thanks Meryl. Rinsing mushrooms was always a no-no for me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:02pm on 05/21/13

I have always washed mushrooms and in fact... - SallyBR - 6:44pm on 05/21/13

I'm so glad you said this---I do the same. wash just before using. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:10pm on 05/21/13
you won't be surprised to hear I wash my mushrooms very thoroughly as well [NT] - cyalexa2 - 7:39pm on 05/21/13
So do I. But the info on hot water for berries is new to me. Kenji always had good info and recipes [NT] - Curious1 - 8:47pm on 05/21/13
I wash everything before I eat it. Then only exception to this is chocolate. [NT] - EvaN - 10:04pm on 05/21/13

Yup, I agree. After talking to someone who worked in meat packing, I ALWAYS - cheezz - 11:20pm on 05/21/13

cheezz, I do the same. I even rinse fish filets..... [NT] - EvaN - 6:41pm on 05/22/13

Well, you just convinced one person to drop the myth. Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:17pm on 05/22/13

24357. A bit of fun, Traci des Jardin makes a burrito recipe for Commander Chris Hadfield on the ISS [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 4:09pm on 05/21/13 (2)

Now, I haven't tasted freeze dried food for YEARS, but I still can't think of this as yummy ... - cheezz - 11:18pm on 05/21/13

It's fascinating how they have prepared food for space, they've learned a lot - Heather_in_SF - 5:10pm on 05/23/13

24358. Why, oh why is it so hard to find white chocolate chunks?!! I'm surprised its hard to find in L.A. - cheezz - 9:38pm on 05/21/13 (13)

Doesn't Trader Joe's stock white chocolate chips? I'd just use those. In fact, Ralph's has 'em too - Steve2 in LA - 9:51pm on 05/21/13
Whole Foods has bags of "bits" that are real white chocolate. I think they're 12 oz. - Joe - 10:03pm on 05/21/13

I'm going to go check the Whole Foods. Rats...and I was just there this morning! [NT] - cheezz - 1:05am on 05/22/13

Whew! For a second there, I thought you were checking WF for rats. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:16pm on 05/22/13

heehee...well, it's good to keep an eye out for those, too :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:04pm on 05/22/13
I did too! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:35pm on 05/23/13

I had a recipe fail because I used chips and the recipe called for white chocolate, coarsley chopped [LINK] - cheezz - 11:11pm on 05/21/13
This is what I typically use: Lindt white couverture. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:15am on 05/22/13

White Chocolate Cheesecake with Hazelnut Crust [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:17am on 05/22/13
Enabler!!!!! :) Thanks my dear [NT] - cheezz - 3:48am on 05/22/13

As Pat would say: "I'm there for you, babe." [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:34pm on 05/22/13

For a fabulous carrot cake icing: White Chocolate Cream Cheese...plus it pipes! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:02pm on 05/22/13

Copied! Thanks. [NT] - cheezz - 9:13pm on 05/22/13

24359. YooHoo Curious, I made the Chicken Stuffed Poblanos that you [LINK] - orchid - 9:43pm on 05/21/13 (7)

Hi Orchid, aren't they good? Did you have any problems with getting them ready to stuff? - Curious1 - 2:59pm on 05/22/13

No problem with the peppers. I actually did 9 at the same time, - orchid - 7:43pm on 05/22/13

I like roasting peppers on the barbecue--worth doing if you have a lot. You can roast them while - Joe - 12:00am on 05/23/13

Yes, I do that with lots of New Mexico chiles every fall. I freeze them. When I lived in FL, I - Curious1 - 2:06am on 05/23/13

To be truthful, I don't, dh does. I don't know how to turn the grill on. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:09am on 05/23/13

I'm sure you could figure it out in a pinch ;-) It's nice of you to give him his own special task. [NT] - Joe - 5:11am on 05/23/13

Yes, I loved doing them on the grill and LOTS of other things - orchid - 12:59pm on 05/23/13

24360. Can we talk can openers? I need to replace mine. Any favorites? - barb_b - 12:00pm on 05/22/13 (12)

In case you didn't see it: [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 1:36pm on 05/22/13

Don't know why I thought you were asking about appetizers! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:37am on 05/23/13

Too funny! I just assumed you know me so well, that I usually gravitate to appetizers! nice link btw [NT] - barb_b - 12:03pm on 05/23/13

What a kind response to my nonsensical reply. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 6:54pm on 05/23/13

Barb, I love this can opener - it's the best! I got tired of struggling with the lousy cheapie ones [LINK] - Meryl - 3:17pm on 05/22/13
I love my OXO grip locking one. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:28pm on 05/22/13

I like this one too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 05/22/13

A coworker (male) swears by this one by Pampered Chef. It cuts "around" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:34pm on 05/22/13

I have the Pampered Chef one too and love it...(video inside) - MariaDNoCA - 5:21pm on 05/22/13

My housemate went through 5 openers in the last year. Winner? Oxo. [NT] - Traca - 4:25am on 05/23/13
Thanks everyone!... Always value your opinions [NT] - barb_b - 12:06pm on 05/23/13
I've used the basic hand held Swing-A-Way for most of my married life (50 years) - KarenNoCA - 3:20pm on 05/23/13

24361. On my grocery list is "salt". There are now 9 million kinds of salt... - Barbara in VA - 1:33pm on 05/22/13 (21)

I use whatever the cookbook author recommends. Many have started putting that information at - MarilynFL - 1:36pm on 05/22/13

Doesn't anyone worry about the iodine in regular salt? I always get uniodized. [NT] - cheezz - 9:15pm on 05/22/13

don't we need iodine? [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:19am on 05/23/13

Yes, but don't we get enough in other foods? Can we get too much?? I don't know... [NT] - cheezz - 12:31am on 05/23/13

I think it's kinda scarce in foods and that's why they added it to salt--so many goiters before that [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:33am on 05/23/13

I think we get plenty of iodine in the salt used in all the processed foods we eat. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:24am on 05/23/13

LOL @ 9 million - it seems that way, doesn't it? I "regular" Morton Iodized salt - LisainLA - 2:12pm on 05/22/13

Ditto what Lisa said. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:28pm on 05/22/13

I've never tasted the Himalayan...does it really make a difference? [NT] - cheezz - 2:30pm on 05/22/13

Na. Some guy sold Larry a line about it controlling his BP. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:14pm on 05/22/13

Na! [NT] - charlie - 12:27am on 05/25/13

I've wondered the same thing after deciding kosher salt doesn't cut it. Diamond Crystal has a - Curious1 - 2:46pm on 05/22/13
I agree with everyone--regular Morton's is fine for baking or sometimes I use Hain's sea salt. - Joe - 5:57pm on 05/22/13
I use Maldon salt for cooking, fine italian salt for baking and I have pink Himalaya salt - EvaN - 6:40pm on 05/22/13

Thanks all, I will stick with the Morton's iodized for my baking. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:15pm on 05/22/13

Had to laugh because I have about 12 different kinds of salts now, - Heather_in_SF - 5:03pm on 05/23/13

Let's see where I'm at: - MarilynFL - 5:31pm on 05/23/13

what, no smokey salt? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 05/23/13

I have smoked salt and one of those ginormous pink-salt slabs. Gifts. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:16pm on 05/23/13

I just saw somewhere where a guy did chicken under a brick on the grill using a salt block on top, - Heather_in_SF - 4:15pm on 05/24/13

Wonder how he did that. The salt block is so fragile, takes 45 minutes to heat it up to be cooked on - Steve2 in LA - 9:54pm on 05/24/13