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

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

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

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

24092. Heather in SF, just saw the post about your stepfather. Blessings for all of you in - MarilynFL - 2:22pm on 03/29/13 (8)

Thanks Marilyn, I'm going up tomorrow to see them, not sure what to expect - Heather_in_SF - 7:14pm on 03/29/13
Sorry to hear, I missed it too [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:44pm on 03/29/13

Thanks so much Dawn, things will be what they will be, it's a sad time - Heather_in_SF - 10:27pm on 03/29/13
and me too. I just popped in tonight. Take care. [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:58pm on 03/29/13

((((Heather))))) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:07pm on 03/30/13
Thinking of you and your family [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:56pm on 03/30/13
(((hug))) [NT] - EvaN - 7:07pm on 03/31/13
Came up Saturday and mom was so ill from a chest cold and the hospital - Heather_in_SF - 12:28am on 04/03/13

24093. I've been away for so long, I forget how to get myself into the groove again. I certainly missed - Marg CDN2 - 5:01pm on 03/29/13 (9)

Marg.... You've been missed... Welcome home! [NT] - barb_b - 5:05pm on 03/29/13
Ditto to what Barb said:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:46pm on 03/29/13
So glad to see you back, Marg!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:19pm on 03/29/13
Nice to have you back Marg. [NT] - elaine - 7:47pm on 03/29/13
Hello Marg!! Welcome back, you have been missed :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:26pm on 03/29/13
So good to see you again Marg! Get in the groove by treating yourself to some nice bread, butter, [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:51pm on 03/29/13
Welcome back Marg and Happy Easter to you! [NT] - Sylvia - 10:31am on 03/30/13
Good to have you back, Marg. And Happy Easter to you :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:00pm on 03/31/13
Hi Marg [NT] - orchid - 12:15am on 04/02/13

24094. Just made the K.A. flour recipe for English muffins. They're really easy and really good! [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 6:18pm on 03/29/13 (3)

Oooh, I love sourdough. Never had a sourdough muffin and these look great. Nice job Cyn! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:17pm on 03/29/13
This reminds me so much of a story from long ago - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:25am on 03/30/13

You're so right, Cathy. So much tastier and so much cheaper than store bought! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:08pm on 03/30/13

24095. NFRC: Can you tell me what you are reading in your bookclub? - deb-in-MI - 7:48pm on 03/29/13 (12)

I picked our May book, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. a memoir by Anna Quindlen - AngAk1 - 8:35pm on 03/29/13
We're reading Eighty Days by Matthew Goodman the true story of 2 women in 1889 - Barbara in VA - 10:42pm on 03/29/13
Here are our next ten - Earnie - 11:42pm on 03/29/13

I really like The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - deb-in-MI - 1:06pm on 03/30/13

I belong to 4- here are the titles for the next few months - elaine - 5:34am on 03/30/13

I'm reading "Canada" right now - very well written! - deb-in-MI - 1:08pm on 03/30/13

This was our last book club read: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - Sylvia - 11:26am on 03/30/13
Here are some other good ones - rhoward2va - 2:55pm on 03/30/13

I 2nd The Night Circus...I'm late to the party, but a fan. [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:59am on 03/31/13

I though the previews for Cirque du Soleil's "World's Away" mirrored that book a lot. - MarilynFL - 10:02pm on 04/01/13

I am skyping in on my old club in Bastrop. - PatBastrop - 4:48pm on 03/30/13

I listened to it and the narration was brilliant - but it is definitely a hard one - deb-in-MI - 7:59pm on 03/30/13

24096. To check out: Cinnamon Chocolate Chunk Coffee Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:07pm on 03/29/13 (6)

We've all got our foil hats on, Meryl...why oh why did they have to include a picture???? {groan} [NT] - cheezz - 6:34pm on 03/30/13

LOL! [NT] - Meryl - 8:44pm on 03/30/13
Definitely not looking at this one...;) [NT] - LisainLA - 8:52pm on 03/30/13
Someone TOOK my tin foil hat! So now it's to late to save me soooo... - orchid - 10:45pm on 03/30/13

Don't worry about it!- I always serve these types of cakes at room temperature. [NT] - Meryl - 10:55pm on 03/30/13

I was trying to avoid looking...but now it's too late! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:34am on 03/31/13

24097. This lemon risotto is so delicious [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:33am on 03/30/13 (2)

Hmm - do you think this would pair well with ham? [NT] - LisainLA - 2:22pm on 03/30/13

I think it would be WONDERFUL with ham [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:01am on 03/31/13

24098. The apple pie that haunts my dreams. Six years later...Kate finally shares her recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:06am on 03/30/13 (6)

It sure looks delicious - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:09pm on 03/30/13
Sounds lovely! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:50am on 03/31/13
The key is the mix of apples with the skin on and seasoning restraint. The flavor - Traca - 7:40pm on 04/02/13

1/2 cup of flour seems a bit much in the filling. what do you think? [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:49pm on 04/02/13

My Apple Pie [LINK] [IMAGE] - ArtofthePie - 2:21am on 04/03/13

thanks! and welcome [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:26pm on 04/03/13

24099. This was delish! Baked Penne with Sausage and Creamy Ricotta [LINK] [IMAGE] - Traca - 5:12am on 03/30/13 (2)

oh my! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:18pm on 04/01/13
There's a technique in this recipe that's new-to-me and quite useful. Smash the garlic clove - Traca - 7:51pm on 04/02/13

24100. ISO Joe; I was perusing the T&T and menu section. There is a question from Sylvia posted for you. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 12:17pm on 03/30/13 (1)

Thanks, Barb. Sylvia posted it on the main forum as well, and I believe she will make it a day ahead [NT] - Joe - 4:00pm on 03/30/13

24101. I'm looking for a home espresso machine. I don't want the "push a button " - CynUpstateNY - 1:13pm on 03/30/13 (6)

We had this little DeLonghi one as a hand-me-down for two years and loved it. [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:23pm on 03/30/13
for froth here is an alternative [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 2:50pm on 03/30/13

I have this one... Love it; not just for the frothing, but their customer service is amazing. They - barb_b - 2:57pm on 03/30/13

This is the one I'm considering. I just feel kind of crazy to spend that much on coffee. [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 12:13am on 03/31/13

I'll be in Seneca Falls in late June---will you make me a coffee?? looks terrific. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:21pm on 04/01/13

My friend has this one and it's really great. Breville stainless [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 12:23am on 04/03/13

24102. Need your opinion please, I do not like "curry" the kind from the jar in the spice [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:17pm on 03/30/13 (6)

Yes you can- and if you want to make your own Thai green curry paste here is a REC - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:55pm on 03/30/13
It might be the fenugreek in the curry powders you don't like. - PatBastrop - 4:34pm on 03/30/13
Thank you, thank you! I will try the green Thai curry paste. I hope to make it from - Barbara in VA - 2:41pm on 03/31/13

Barbara. try this spice mix from the Baked Eggplant Curry recipe. I can't stand curry powder either [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:25pm on 04/01/13

Ang, I have everything but the eggplant, think I will just try this recipe!!! Thank you so much. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:41pm on 04/03/13

I promise you will like it! I didn't want to try it because, curry, but it's good. - AngAk1 - 8:29pm on 04/03/13

24103. Making this for easter breakfast rec: Tomato, Garlic and Potato Frittata [LINK] - barb_b - 1:25pm on 03/30/13 (1)

Looks very good Barb. Enjoy! [NT] - Sylvia - 9:47am on 03/31/13

24104. Roasted Nuts with Lemon, Rosemary, and Sea Salt (Easy & Delish) - Sylvia - 8:02pm on 03/30/13 (1)

thanks Sylvia---I must try this out on my bookclub ladies in May [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:28pm on 04/01/13

24105. Cake roll question - can I make the cake layer today, but assemble tomorrow? [LINK] - LisainLA - 8:51pm on 03/30/13 (3)

I think the longer you wait the harder it will be to roll it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:13pm on 03/30/13

I agree. [NT] - Meryl - 10:22pm on 03/30/13

Thank you both, I'm going to wait and do the whole thing tomorrow. [NT] - LisainLA - 11:45pm on 03/30/13

24106. ketchup - difference maker - pmassell_93 - 8:52pm on 03/30/13 (7)

Thanks, Paul! I am definitely going to try this. I think a little chipotle - Dawn_MO - 9:01pm on 03/30/13
Will this last in the refrigerator as long as commercial? I'm the only one who eats ketchup. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:50am on 03/31/13

it never lasts in my house so I couldn't tell you - pmassell_93 - 3:44am on 03/31/13
I am planning on canning this Cyn. I am going to use the guidelines - Dawn_MO - 1:03pm on 03/31/13

Paul can you tell us how to make the leek and green onion powders? Do - Barbara in VA - 1:38pm on 03/31/13

here is my process - pmassell_93 - 4:35am on 04/01/13

Paul, this sounds wonderful, thank you so much. I think I will have to now buy a dehydrator! I - Barbara in VA - 12:43pm on 04/01/13

24107. To check out - Bunny Bread: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:44pm on 03/30/13 (1)

Cute. I saw little tiny ones made from crescent roll dough too. [NT] - DawnNYS - 12:21am on 03/31/13

24108. From spoonful.com, Marshmallow Bunnies (looks easy!) [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 1:04am on 03/31/13 (0)

24109. Can someone explain to me why this didn't freeze... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:47am on 03/31/13 (1)

I find that things with a high sugar content (jam, chutney, etc.) don't freeze solid. - Joe - 4:12am on 03/31/13

24110. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 12:52pm on 03/31/13 (1)

this will be great with our leftover ham. thanks Marsha [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:44pm on 04/01/13

24111. NFRC Car Mouse is back with a vengence! - DawnNYS - 2:48pm on 03/31/13 (8)

Ick. My DH had a mouse in his car and we eventually had to put in a trap. - EvaN - 6:52pm on 03/31/13
Set traps with bacon - much better than cheese! - Music City Missy - 9:24pm on 03/31/13

Bacon works very well for mousies in our area too. Or try bacon AND peanut butter.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 11:33pm on 03/31/13

Alaskan mice love crumbled Cheezits in their peanut butter [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:46pm on 04/01/13

huh. Apparently I was an Alaskan mouse in an earlier life. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:38pm on 04/02/13

You are lucky it is only mice. We had the bigger cousin in our garage eating car wiring - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:40pm on 03/31/13

Speaking of peanut butter, we are adicted to the coconut peanut butter we found at the kailua - AngAk1 - 6:59pm on 04/01/13

Call the Car Guys! [NT] - ErininNY - 12:08am on 04/01/13

24112. Am I the last to know about sweet lemons? - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:38pm on 03/31/13 (7)

No. New to me too but it does sound like a great tasting fruit. Did you get other lemons ? [NT] - elaine - 3:53am on 04/01/13

No-too late in the prepping process so I had to use bottled lemon juice to fix it. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:31pm on 04/01/13

Pretty sure I did this too - MariaDNoCA - 5:54pm on 04/01/13
I just bought some sweet limes that really look like lemons. Maybe we've got it wrong here. - Marg CDN2 - 4:36am on 04/02/13

how about a sweet limondrop cocktail? sounds good to me! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:36pm on 04/02/13
Aren't Key Limes at their prime when they're yellow? Maybe a hybrid. [NT] - Traca - 7:29pm on 04/02/13

No. These lemons are very mild- no relation to key limes [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:48am on 04/03/13

24113. Joe, the Lemon-Nut Torte was really fantastic. Thanks for posting. [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:56am on 04/01/13 (2)

You're welcome, and I'm glad it worked out. I only made it the one time but it was tasty - Joe - 2:27am on 04/01/13
Thanks Joe and Sylvia! I didn't realize this was gluten free. I so often bring - Barbara in VA - 1:03pm on 04/02/13

24114. Our French-themed dinner to go with a French film. - MarilynFL - 12:15pm on 04/01/13 (17)

And my thanks to all for the help along the way - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 04/01/13
What a lucky group of guests - sounds wonderful Marilyn! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:00pm on 04/01/13
WOW Marilyn, that is a labor intensive menu! Very lucky guests! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:14pm on 04/01/13
What a fabulous meal! Lucky guests and very lucky Lar! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:25pm on 04/01/13
Wow! What an impressive dinner. Your guests must have been delighted. [NT] - Sylvia - 7:37pm on 04/01/13
Marilyn, you are amazing! I must meet you. [NT] - orchid - 12:12am on 04/02/13

Let me know when you'll be in the area! I ride a vanpool so I'm stuck in Orlando unless I know - MarilynFL - 1:20pm on 04/03/13

Well, a girl can dream it will happen. Right? [NT] - orchid - 7:35pm on 04/03/13

Wonderful dinner! Larry should have been made to eat the bitter potatoes by himself in the corner - Joe - 1:38am on 04/02/13
Hey, I'm renting that this week. Having one friend over to see it again. I laughed forever. - Marg CDN2 - 4:33am on 04/02/13

steak frites! or just wine and cheese nibbles. I must find this movie. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:38pm on 04/02/13

Dessert "should" have been tarte tatin and chocolate molten cake - MarilynFL - 6:54pm on 04/02/13

Wonderful dance sequence [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:01pm on 04/02/13
That was a funny scene - oh how I loved this movie! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:02pm on 04/02/13
hahaha! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:47pm on 04/02/13

Amazing dinner. I am sure it was beyond all your guests expectations. Lucky them. [NT] - elaine - 4:39am on 04/02/13
Wow, Marilyn, that menu sounds superb! I laughed at Larry's comment--my DH would've said the exact - wigs - 3:59pm on 04/18/13

24115. good customer service on my proofing box and food safety question - cyalexa2 - 1:15pm on 04/01/13 (1)

On yogurt.... - SallyBR - 6:41pm on 04/02/13

24116. help with wine selection please - cyalexa2 - 1:25pm on 04/01/13 (16)

That would go great. Sangiovese or a Barbara. [NT] - charlie - 6:40pm on 04/01/13

ie Barbera. [NT] - charlie - 6:41pm on 04/01/13
thanks, I'll check those out too [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:46am on 04/02/13

Asti... I love it with Italian food [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:41pm on 04/01/13

I like bubbles too and frequently serve it with starters. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:44am on 04/02/13

I'd go with a Nebbiolo or a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Wouldn't say no to a Super Tuscan but those - Steve2 in LA - 11:06pm on 04/01/13

I'll see what's available here (in OK). Thanks for the ideas. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:48am on 04/02/13
so, Mad Housewife Red wouldn't work? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:57pm on 04/02/13

I'm such a sucker for fun labels and pretty bottles. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 04/02/13

But how do those labels TASTE, Ang? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:04pm on 04/02/13

what?? I have to taste them?? I bought Lady in Red for bookclub night. heaven help us. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:45pm on 04/02/13

Ay chi mama! The atrocities you make me endure. . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:18am on 04/04/13

here's a deal: if you ever come up to visit, I'll let you pick out the wine. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:42pm on 04/05/13

wine with pasta, ricotta and meatballs - BonnieinHolland - 5:04am on 04/02/13

thanks for your ideas, very helpful [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:46pm on 04/02/13

bought Folonari Chianti 2011 - cyalexa2 - 8:14pm on 04/06/13

24117. Has anyone made Meryl's Cinnamon Chocolate Chunk Coffee Cake. Please tell me it sucked. - MarilynFL - 7:38pm on 04/01/13 (17)

Put foil helmet.on prior to clicking on post! - CynUpstateNY - 9:48pm on 04/01/13

Ha! Glad you liked it! [NT] - Meryl - 9:54pm on 04/01/13
That's the whole problem; I didn't doubt Meryl in the least. That's when I knew I was in trouble. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:05pm on 04/01/13

Heehee - Thanks, I think. [NT] - Meryl - 11:10pm on 04/01/13

Just put the rest in the freezer. My gym closed down yesterday, dh is sick, we had - CynUpstateNY - 4:01pm on 04/02/13

I can't believe you're still having snow! Good move to freeze the cake - - Meryl - 5:38pm on 04/02/13

sending you some nice soft egg salad on soft white for after your appt. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:42pm on 04/02/13

Just got home - Thanks, Ang! xxxooo [NT] - Meryl - 9:32pm on 04/02/13

Thanks, Meryl! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:15pm on 04/02/13

I just made this, and tasted it right out of the oven. Liked it - didn't love it. Maybe it will - Meryl - 1:57am on 04/05/13

I tasted it again after it was completely cooled, plus I dusted the top with confectioner's sugar, - Meryl - 4:48am on 04/05/13

That's a good idea to dust with powdered sugar. I think I'll do that. [NT] - orchid - 7:05pm on 04/05/13

I made this yesterday also and liked it...didn't love it. I think it - orchid - 7:03pm on 04/05/13

Exactly what I thought! It definitely wasn't sweet enough, & this is coming from someone who doesn't - Meryl - 8:40pm on 04/06/13

here is the link to the Godiva recipe. I just had to look it up. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:00pm on 04/08/13

I made it again last night, and it's fantastic as usual! - Meryl - 8:18pm on 04/08/13

Here's a working link to the Godiva site: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:27pm on 04/08/13

24118. Easter Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 8:04pm on 04/01/13 (2)

My mantra is 50% less $ is still 100% calories. Doesn't stop me from scooping up PB eggs though. - MarilynFL - 10:07pm on 04/01/13

Strange, candy lasts these days in my house. I still have leftover - DawnNYS - 8:35pm on 04/03/13

24119. A lovely soup: New Carrot & Fennel Soup with Watercress [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:14pm on 04/01/13 (1)

Didn�t see this rec until now, but it looks great! [NT] - EvaN - 8:34pm on 04/23/13

24120. To check out: Cauliflower Gratin with Gruy�re and Goat Cheese [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:49pm on 04/01/13 (2)

Yum! [NT] - Sylvia - 11:59pm on 04/01/13
That looks delish. [NT] - Traca - 6:11pm on 04/03/13

24121. FRC: Anyone know of a source for Fairfax Strawberries to grow? - MariaDNoCA - 12:04am on 04/02/13 (18)

in case that doesn't work for you, did you try any of the seedbanks [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 2:00am on 04/02/13
This place hopes to have Fairfax in this fall: see inside for link [LINK] - mistral - 2:07am on 04/02/13
The BEST tasting strawberries I have ever had were in Denmark. They are absolutely the sweetest. - barb_b - 12:54pm on 04/02/13

Paris--from a grandmother at a St. Germain's farmer's market. Tiny perfections. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:43pm on 04/02/13

Perfect peach was in Sirmioni, Italy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:44pm on 04/02/13
road trip to Eva's cabin----I betcha she has wild strawberries TDF. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:44pm on 04/02/13

As a matter of fact, I do. When are you coming? ;-D [NT] - EvaN - 6:30pm on 04/03/13

I would love to come for the strawberries---but also to learn about that scary toilet - AngAk1 - 8:31pm on 04/03/13

Ha! Angie, my mind stopped after "perfect solution to a guest." I thought you might - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 04/04/13

The elusive berry ... - MariaDNoCA - 11:39pm on 04/02/13

This "cloning" is not so terribly sci-fi, just a way to propagate lots of plants from a small source [LINK] - Joe - 12:12am on 04/03/13

It's not the cloning so much as the name of the place: - MariaDNoCA - 7:06pm on 04/03/13

Yep, "Germplasm Repository" doesn't sound like a tempting place to shop ;-) [NT] - Joe - 12:32am on 04/04/13

Maria, I live in Fairfax, VA. Our farmers mkt don't open til April but I will ask then! - Barbara in VA - 4:05pm on 04/03/13

Most likely you saw this post from Nov 2005. But they mention the USDA in Corvallis, OR [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 4:16pm on 04/03/13

This is who I've requested it from *fingers crossed* Genetic info @ link> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:09pm on 04/03/13

Cool! This really is turning into a treasure hunt! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:13pm on 04/03/13
farmer's markets open in May that is!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:41am on 04/04/13

24122. NFRC: A new app that translates animal noises into English? - DawnNYS - 1:27am on 04/02/13 (2)

LOL! [NT] - barb_b - 12:51pm on 04/02/13
That's baaaaaaaad. (doing best impression of mutton-on-the-hoof) [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:31pm on 04/02/13

24123. REC: Sweet Potato Soup with Buttered Pecans [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 4:27am on 04/02/13 (2)

Marg, I was just thinking about sweet potato soup this morning. Thanks for posting . [NT] - Sylvia - 4:43pm on 04/02/13
Perfect for a potluck - Earnie - 6:47pm on 04/20/13

24124. Ang: Just saw your post about Seneca Falls. Wine tour? That's only a couple h of - CynUpstateNY - 3:56pm on 04/02/13 (8)

it's a reunion of DH's cousins. we're at a B&B, but should have some free time. short trip - AngAk1 - 6:46pm on 04/02/13

Let's talk in May. Maybe meet for lunch at least! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:13pm on 04/02/13

Cobblestone Farm Winery has a Cherry Festival that weekend. I hope to fit that in. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:09pm on 04/03/13

at this link, in the left margin are links to the herb and cheese festival recipes, really nice [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:44pm on 04/03/13

How sad am I? I need someone from Alaska to let me know about festivals in NY!! - CynUpstateNY - 5:53pm on 04/03/13

Maybe me too! I went to Hammonsport a long time ago and did a tour, and - DawnNYS - 6:00pm on 04/03/13

wouldn't that be great!! you all must look at all the recipes---fantastic selections from wineries - AngAk1 - 8:35pm on 04/03/13

warning---you will get lost for hours once you start perusing the recipe links [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:36pm on 04/03/13

24125. MY version of the "after-the-holidays-sale" is corned beef and cabbage... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:30pm on 04/02/13 (1)

Funny, I looked at them today on sale for 3 something in Kroger but - Janet in NC - 6:15pm on 04/02/13

24126. ISO MICHAEL!!! Re: your snickerdoodle recipe - cheezz - 11:10pm on 04/02/13 (2)

Yeah, mine do. I've also used 3/4 butter to 1/4 shortening with good results. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:35am on 04/03/13
Thanks, Michael. We did the 3/4 butter to 1/4 shortening and they were really good - cheezz - 12:25am on 04/04/13

24127. I made this rice last night, I was impressed, it was the perfect fluffy rice [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 1:25am on 04/03/13 (3)

Sounds very good... how important is it to have curry leaves? I've never seen them in - DawnNYS - 6:42pm on 04/03/13

I found them at an Indian market, but I know they're not available for everyone. After making the - Heather_in_SF - 6:01pm on 04/05/13

you could grow a curry leaf plant. just beware of which one you purchase. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:28pm on 04/05/13

24128. How cute is this? Marilyn...your next project? :) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:06am on 04/03/13 (4)

Isn't that the cutest? I just came across it yesterday - deb-in-MI - 10:56am on 04/03/13

Ha! Perfect! Pigs collect Larry (I lost count when gift pigs hit >100) and his birthday is Monday! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:17pm on 04/03/13

Wow, isn't that a cute cake. And Marilyn, you can totally make this. You are so talented! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 6:27pm on 04/03/13
love! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:39pm on 04/03/13

24129. ISO Elaine. Did you get the PM I sent you about the tapas bar in - Janet in NC - 4:30pm on 04/03/13 (4)

Janet--we have a pretty good tapas bar right here in NC--check it out [NT] [LINK] - charlie - 5:12pm on 04/03/13

looks good but I don't often find myself in Asheville. If I have some free time I - Janet in NC - 5:21pm on 04/03/13

What did Mae West say--"come up and see us sometime"--LOL [NT] - charlie - 7:42pm on 04/03/13

I didn't get the PM and was going to write you. Thanks so much for remembering. - elaine - 3:45am on 04/04/13

24130. Q: How do you poach an egg? Like the professional way? - EvaN - 6:38pm on 04/03/13 (33)

Eva, until just not so long ago I was the queen of horrible poached - orchid - 7:59pm on 04/03/13

Yup, swirling is the key! Also, don't boil the water, just simmer. [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:19pm on 04/03/13
so funny - I can't tell the difference between when I swirl or don't swirl - deb-in-MI - 8:24pm on 04/03/13

the quality of the egg makes a difference - pmassell_93 - 8:36pm on 04/03/13

What Paul said--the quality of the egg is really shown off by poaching. Julia recommends pricking - Joe - 12:26am on 04/04/13

Joe, I like that I'm going to give it a try next time I make eggs [NT] - pmassell_93 - 1:20am on 04/04/13

I tried the pin prick today. It did not turn out well - pmassell_93 - 6:19pm on 04/05/13

Sorry to hear that. I've never tried it for poached eggs, though I do keep a push pin handy - Joe - 5:07am on 04/08/13

I have always used organic eggs that are no more than a week old, at the most. - EvaN - 6:45am on 04/04/13

If you have a hard time and want an alternative method... [LINK] - desertculinary - 9:09pm on 04/03/13

this looks cool but heating plastic wrap is not safe [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 9:24pm on 04/03/13

I've learned that most manufacturers have change their formula. It's the cheap - CynUpstateNY - 11:18pm on 04/03/13

yes but pvc is only one of the problems [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:38pm on 04/03/13
Even plastic wrap made for the microwave warns against the wrap touching the food. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:12am on 04/04/13

plus all plastic wrap is uselss since nobody carries Reynolds anymore (I never heat it tho) - MariaDNoCA - 3:30am on 04/04/13

How long do you cook you egg in the just simmering water? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:47am on 04/04/13

Hard to say--I lift one out with a slotted spatula and jiggle it. You want the white firm - Joe - 2:40am on 04/04/13

Do I continue to swirl the water hile I poach the eggs, or just right before I add the egg? [NT] - EvaN - 8:00am on 04/04/13

Only before. [NT] - orchid - 12:07pm on 04/04/13

What works best for me is to put the egg into a custard cup and immerse the bottom - Marg CDN2 - 4:08pm on 04/04/13

I do this too. [NT] - orchid - 4:59pm on 04/04/13

Pull up Julia Child's French Onion Soup youtube. She shows how to poach. Hints: - MarilynFL - 4:51pm on 04/04/13

Julia's' youtube [IGNORE. Wrong video clip] See Julia clip below [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:52pm on 04/04/13

Michael Roux's video [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:55pm on 04/04/13
I watched the whole thing. No show on the poach - pmassell_93 - 6:06pm on 04/04/13

Seriously? I know I watched her dip the uncracked egg, poach and redip in cold water. And - MarilynFL - 6:57pm on 04/04/13

What about this one? It has the disclaimer at the beginning that I remember. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:04pm on 04/04/13

yes it is in this one at about the 11:05 mark [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:28pm on 04/04/13

I watched this last night. Those eggs aren't that attractive, are they. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:12pm on 04/05/13

I like my eggs in full color [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:41pm on 04/05/13

We chatted about this in 2006 [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 9:56pm on 04/04/13

many great tips in this thread [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:41pm on 04/05/13

As seen on TV - "eggies" a rare impulse purchase - cyalexa2 - 8:38pm on 04/06/13

24131. got clementines? make Sylvia's Clementine Cake. you won't be sorry. so very easy [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:22pm on 04/03/13 (18)

I love no brainier recipes. :-D [NT] - Sylvia - 10:12pm on 04/03/13

Wish I could change the ? to a . [NT] - Sylvia - 10:15pm on 04/03/13

might be no-brainer, but it's from scratch and was snarfed up with much praise. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:46pm on 04/03/13
I can and I did it for you. [NT] - orchid - 10:49pm on 04/03/13

Thanks Orchid. Smooch! [NT] - Sylvia - 10:56am on 04/04/13

Where's the like button? [NT] - orchid - 4:57pm on 04/04/13

Nigella has a wonderful clementine cake. Google it and it will come - Janet in NC - 12:17am on 04/04/13

I have made Nigella's clementine cake many times - while the fruit is cooking - Heather_in_SF - 6:22pm on 04/05/13

Your post may have been where I discovered it and if so, I thank you - Janet in NC - 2:11am on 04/07/13

Are cuties the same as clementines? [NT] - Curious1 - 1:24am on 04/04/13

Yes! :D [NT] - LisainLA - 1:28am on 04/04/13

Thanks Lisa! I've been wondering about that. I was thinking of you as I made your recipe for Chix [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:01am on 04/04/13

Thanks Ang and Sylvia, I am going to make this today! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:03pm on 04/04/13

P.S. If you live in a climate where you can grow citrus, plant one of these tangerine trees. - Dawn_MO - 1:07pm on 04/04/13

Made the cake! - SallyBR - 11:36pm on 04/07/13

Hope the taste is worth the effort and boo boos. Let us know. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:34am on 04/08/13

Brought to the department at 8am.... [IMAGE] - SallyBR - 3:27pm on 04/08/13

such a lovely color [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:04pm on 04/08/13

24132. Fresh Fruit Popsicles. Don't these look refreshing on hot days? [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 8:40pm on 04/03/13 (7)

Such a great idea and so easy. Thanks for posting. Desert for the little ones this weekend. [NT] - elaine - 3:41am on 04/04/13
Orchid, these really look great! [NT] - barb_b - 11:24am on 04/04/13
I've seen a lot of these on Unique Sweets with alcohol. How do they freeze??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:01pm on 04/04/13

I wondered the same thing. I showed this to John and said - orchid - 4:55pm on 04/04/13

They do show them using these super-fast freezing machines...like 15 minutes and they're pops! - MarilynFL - 7:38pm on 04/04/13

wine freezes if I leave it on my back porch too long, like overnight. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:11pm on 04/04/13

Well, there ya go. I'm making them! [NT] - orchid - 12:50am on 04/05/13

24133. Ghee...does anyone here bake with it? Does it work well in baked goods? One-to-one sub for butter?? [NT] - cheezz - 12:38am on 04/04/13 (5)

You might need a small amount of liquid since ghee is purely the butterfat with all the liquid remov - Melissa Dallas - 2:20am on 04/04/13
I wouldn't mess around with it - As Melissa said, it's just the butterfat. The milk solids and water - Meryl - 3:18am on 04/04/13
I've only used ghee to fry stuff, never for baking. [NT] - EvaN - 7:59am on 04/04/13
Check Indian dessert recipes for amounts. I use it for stovetop frying as it won't burn. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 04/04/13

Me too [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:07pm on 04/04/13

24134. Good jalapenos from a jar: Trappey's Sliced Jalapenos. I just tried these... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:44pm on 04/04/13 (5)

Just panini'd big cheddar & jalapeno spiral rolls to serve w/ lentils. You might try yours that way. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:55pm on 04/04/13
Trappey's is a reliable brand for good things Southern. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:14pm on 04/04/13
Michael, you need to try making your own pickled jalapenos.. - Dawn_MO - 1:24am on 04/07/13

Dawn, Thx for posting this rec. Every year, I receive lots of Hot Hungarian peppers from my FIL - barb_b - 11:32am on 04/07/13

i love Trappey's products! Dependably wonderful [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:28am on 04/07/13

24135. Cyn in UpstateNY, THANKS for the CI chunky granola recipe. It really works! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:43pm on 04/04/13 (5)

I just started adding more nuts and seeds in my granola and - orchid - 7:03pm on 04/04/13

Oh, I have to make this. I just love the chinky cherry almond from Whole Paycheck. - Melissa Dallas - 8:16pm on 04/04/13

Chunky cherry that is... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:16pm on 04/04/13

Melissa your typo made me laugh out loud! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:18pm on 04/04/13

Glad you like it! I stir it into yogurt for my evening snack I'd really rather have - CynUpstateNY - 8:17pm on 04/04/13

24136. I made this Swiss Chard and Herb Tart from my Food Network [LINK] - orchid - 7:09pm on 04/04/13 (1)

I just saw it yesterday - it looked divine! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:28pm on 04/04/13

24137. Shelly's Stuffed Pizza Bites - DawnNYS - 7:33pm on 04/04/13 (0)

24138. just got back from my local co op. They're now carrying KA pastry flour, bread, ww, cake and - CynUpstateNY - 8:26pm on 04/04/13 (0)

24139. To check out: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:39am on 04/05/13 (1)

Looks amazing - will try soon! Thanks Meryl! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:41am on 04/05/13

24140. From Diva Entertains.... Peach Blueberry Tart... [LINK] - SallyBR - 3:31pm on 04/05/13 (1)

Thanks Sally - I especially loved the hint of cinnamon in the crust:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:03pm on 04/05/13

24141. And now for this public service announcement... [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 3:44pm on 04/05/13 (22)

Oh my, that is so gorgeous. thanks for the tip on the library, I've been - Heather_in_SF - 6:21pm on 04/05/13

Oh you should taste it... - Richard in Cincy - 7:11pm on 04/05/13

Richard, I may have a caramel component from Pierre Herme "La Patisserie" - MarilynFL - 7:48pm on 04/06/13

I also have a "Spiced Caramel Chiboust" from Bouchon Bakery. Want either? Both? [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:48pm on 04/06/13
Is this a caramel layer in the bottom of a tart that is then baked? - Richard in Cincy - 3:13pm on 04/07/13

No, Richard. This version is frozen & uses gelatin to firm it up. It's served cold. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:45pm on 04/07/13

Thanks, but that won't do. The caramel is below the chocolate in the pastry shell and it is baked. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:59am on 04/08/13

The fall Opera schedule is usually announced in May or June, and then single tickets - Heather_in_SF - 5:27pm on 04/08/13

is the library service/app OneClickDigital? I'll have to figure this out. I have used - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 04/05/13

the e-magazines are delivered by Zinio... - Richard in Cincy - 7:14pm on 04/05/13

I don't see that option on our library page. I sent a message to the librarian. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:39pm on 04/05/13

Richard, Payard has at least one cookbook out. Have you checked it for the recipe? - Traca - 8:42pm on 04/05/13

Yes, I have both. There is a third one coming out this fall. - Richard in Cincy - 1:45am on 04/06/13

How funny- I just made a Francois Payard recipe this morning - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:03am on 04/07/13

The Payard recipes are amazing. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:12pm on 04/07/13

Chiboust Cream? Now that's one I've never heard of before but here's the definition: - Steve2 in LA - 10:18pm on 04/05/13

Yup, and unless they're baking the chiboust ... - Richard in Cincy - 1:51am on 04/06/13

Excuse me--as it is Saturday, I have some research to do. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:31pm on 04/06/13
Well, shoot, I don't think the NYPL does this, or if they do, I can't figure out how. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:16am on 04/07/13

Erin try this... - Richard in Cincy - 3:11pm on 04/07/13

Thanks, but they don't seem to have magazines online. Hmmph. - ErininNY - 6:27pm on 04/13/13

I asked our head librarian, and she said magazines were available at EbscoHost. it's a link - AngAk1 - 5:34pm on 04/15/13

24142. Has anyone ever frozen creme anglaise. I'm not wanting to make ice cream with it - Marg CDN2 - 5:17pm on 04/05/13 (2)

I don't think custardy things freeze well. I wanted to freeze pastry cream & evidently it is a no no [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:40pm on 04/05/13

Yes, I think you are right: Unfrozen custard pies freeze just fine, but cooked, no good.( nt) - mistral - 11:52pm on 04/05/13

24143. Cheezz: I've seen several references to your no fail, 3 ingredient shortbread - CynUpstateNY - 12:32am on 04/06/13 (1)

Hi Cyn, here's the shortbread recipe for you and yes, you can use your cookie roller! - cheezz - 2:27pm on 04/06/13

24144. Good looker - Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kebobs over Confetti Rice from Weber's Recipe of the Week [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:39am on 04/06/13 (1)

I have everything for this yummy dish. Wed dinner! we just brush the snow off of the grill. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:23pm on 04/08/13

24145. Thanks to joanie for the method and MargCA for relinking "poached eggs circa 2006" - MarilynFL - 1:58pm on 04/06/13 (3)

glad to hear....the chinese rice bowl deff works the best [NT] - joanietoo - 12:48am on 04/07/13
by the by i also do this without water but add a little... - joanietoo - 1:31am on 04/07/13

so good to see you joanie! how is life on the island? busy with your writing? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:32pm on 04/08/13

24146. NFRQ Facebook messages? - DawnNYS - 7:41pm on 04/06/13 (7)

Not sure if there's a problem.... - SallyBR - 1:16pm on 04/07/13

Agreed. The worst one is the posts that say.... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:07pm on 04/07/13

"those" posts - Sandra in New York - 2:39am on 04/19/13

I've been on the other end... - Richard in Cincy - 3:07pm on 04/07/13

How did you stumble upon them, Richard? Where do you look? Also, why - DawnNYS - 7:34pm on 04/07/13

Just happend to scan down my messages and saw them. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:58am on 04/08/13

Same here, I don�t receive a notice when someone sends me a message. on FB - EvaN - 8:50pm on 04/23/13

24147. I found this fun new site, and I'm reposting Vegetarian Enchiladas here [LINK] - DawnNYS - 7:45pm on 04/06/13 (0)

24148. travel this summer includes aix au province to monaco by car... - joanietoo - 1:05am on 04/07/13 (19)

While in Aix en Provence take the trolley ride through the city. It can be picked up across the - Sylvia - 12:07pm on 04/07/13
Well, first off, it is impossible to have [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 2:49pm on 04/07/13

I remember seeing the museum from afar... (sniff) [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:14am on 04/08/13

I love this museum. It's so Jules Verne 19th Century. The way I always - Richard in Cincy - 1:57am on 04/08/13

wow, thanks for the picture [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:35pm on 04/08/13
Oh, I love buying from a market and doing what you did...I dream of doing this where ever I travel.. - Lucegoosejoanie - 2:39am on 04/09/13

You know...in my dreams, I say that exact same sentence, joanie. I'm also thin & 35 which is how I - MarilynFL - 6:52pm on 04/07/13

LOL - same thing with the picture on my website - deb-in-MI - 8:37pm on 04/07/13

Oh Joanie, wish I could go with you! I've been to Monaco twice but the only [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:43am on 04/08/13

The first time I was in Monaco was exactly 1 year - Richard in Cincy - 1:54am on 04/08/13
it just amazes me at how well traveled our bunch is. I hope I get to some of these places soon. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:38pm on 04/08/13
Sure looks fun, thanx [NT] - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:07am on 04/09/13

It's been a few years, so I can't recommend exact places, but look for trucks. - Joe - 2:15am on 04/08/13

Thanks Joe, yup I believe it will be rather more than we can imagine - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:11am on 04/09/13

Thanks for suggestions folks...we are going from friend to friend - Lucegoosejoanie - 2:29am on 04/09/13

Joanie, if you're traveling north on the C�te d'Azur en route to Monte Carlo, you must [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:17am on 04/09/13

Oh my! I dug out of a foot of snow, again, this morning and 2 hour late reporting on the base. - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 04/09/13

Oh Ang, what hardships in the northern climes. Four years ago, I had to dig out - FloriSandy - 12:01am on 04/10/13

Wow. Beautiful. We were at St Jean Cap Ferrat--who knew this was right there! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:29pm on 04/10/13

24149. Prosciutto Pesto Chicken Roulade [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 3:09pm on 04/07/13 (1)

Hey Marsha...when did you get back?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:00pm on 04/07/13

24150. Grilled Prosciutto Peach Salad [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 3:12pm on 04/07/13 (2)

Great to see you Marsha! This sounds really good. Tx for posting. [NT] - barb_b - 4:12pm on 04/07/13
just lovely! thanks. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:45pm on 04/08/13

24151. PC to MacBookPro... a little help, please.... - SallyBR - 6:25pm on 04/07/13 (11)

I'd try the Fn or Apple key and any combo of the arrow keys. - ErininNY - 6:59pm on 04/07/13

Oh, you sweet angel!!!!! - SallyBR - 7:10pm on 04/07/13

I am not familiar with the MacBook Pro but I think you just have to scroll down manually. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:59pm on 04/07/13
Don't think there is a shortcut, Sally - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:09pm on 04/07/13

actually, I just tried what Erin suggested and it worked. Cmd and down arrow key [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:11pm on 04/07/13
Did you see my reply? There is light in the end of that tunnel, after all.... [NT] - SallyBR - 7:11pm on 04/07/13

you can also get yourself a full size keyboard - pmassell_93 - 8:52pm on 04/07/13

in the lab.... - SallyBR - 9:07pm on 04/07/13

for Windows emulation on your Mac [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 9:27pm on 04/07/13

I have Parallels.... - SallyBR - 11:58am on 04/08/13

yes [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:00pm on 04/08/13

24152. My Saturday Six, sniff sniff... - DawnNYS - 8:38pm on 04/07/13 (28)

Weekend six - MariaDNoCA - 12:16am on 04/08/13

Wow. Tons of blossoms on that tree. Does each blossom eventually bear fruit? [NT] - Traca - 4:42am on 04/08/13
Mmmmmmm, I can smell the citrus from here! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:36pm on 04/08/13
I want a lemon tree!!! [NT] - barb_b - 4:22pm on 04/08/13

The dwarf ones do really well... - Richard in Cincy - 10:23pm on 04/08/13

Yea, except my dwarf Eureka lemon is about ten feet tall and - KarenNoCA - 11:56pm on 04/08/13

I'm will look into it; The problem is that I know my strengths and weaknesses. I will kill it - barb_b - 2:20pm on 04/09/13

Those are so beautiful! I miss my lemon and orange trees, when they bloomed it was heavenly. - Heather_in_SF - 5:22pm on 04/08/13
so beautiful. what is the light pink flower? shrub rose? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:52pm on 04/08/13

I can't believe there are flowers and fruits in your gardens---I had to snowblow the driveway - AngAk1 - 8:54pm on 04/08/13

Lol, sounds like here! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:38pm on 04/09/13
Those are a climbing rose...I forget the name, but it's just starting to bud - MariaDNoCA - 1:27am on 04/10/13

Yep, yr round meyer lemons. I think it's a dwarf - I'm hoping more fruit this yr [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:17am on 04/10/13

How did the lasagne turn out? Always fun to try different flavors than the traditional sausage / - barb_b - 4:27pm on 04/08/13

Hi Barb, thank for asking. It was really good and I liked - DawnNYS - 3:54pm on 04/09/13

Yes please, if it is not too much trouble. Sounds really interesting, and I am always looking for - barb_b - 7:33pm on 04/09/13

Here you go, REC: Ham Lasagna - DawnNYS - 8:08pm on 04/10/13

Thanks Dawn, much appreciated! [NT] - barb_b - 9:20pm on 04/10/13

Bread, cake, meatballs, burned fingers... [IMAGE] - SallyBR - 4:46pm on 04/08/13

what a beautiful loaf of bread! trying to add your picture - AngAk1 - 8:58pm on 04/08/13
Don't show that bread to Richard! Carb alert! This looks wonderful! Curious about your chicken - barb_b - 9:20pm on 04/08/13

Too late! Ahh, beautiful homemade bread... - Richard in Cincy - 10:21pm on 04/08/13

bravo! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:40pm on 04/09/13
Richard, love your low carb menus/recipes...really need to get back at it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:35am on 04/10/13

I will first have it for dinner tonight, as I improvised it quite a bit (more) - SallyBR - 10:25pm on 04/08/13
Sorry, but it did not turn out that great.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 6:15pm on 04/10/13

Oh. I want to marry that bread and have its babies. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 04/10/13

he, he, he... you are too funny! [NT] - SallyBR - 6:11pm on 04/10/13

24153. For those that asked the Landslide is down the hiway about 10 mins [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 11:41pm on 04/07/13 (0)

24154. Not sure if this posted can't see it For those who asked about the Landslide - carol whidbey Is - 11:51pm on 04/07/13 (7)

So glad to hear you are ok...was getting worried. - MariaDNoCA - 12:12am on 04/08/13

Yes! Thanks for letting us know. We hear Whidbey, we think of you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:56am on 04/08/13

I second this - good to hear from you Carol [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:08am on 04/10/13

Wow, I must have been living under a rock.. - Cath in V - 4:04am on 04/10/13

Cath, have you and MargCDN met? I think she is near you now. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:14pm on 04/10/13

I think it was last year when we discovered.. - Cath in V - 1:31am on 04/11/13

Yes, I escaped it after a year here when I was 23. It was no place for a young person then. It - Marg CDN2 - 4:55pm on 04/13/13

24155. Traca, I have to thank you for the inspiration. I think Lar's going to be very happy. - MarilynFL - 1:50am on 04/08/13 (24)

OMG, that turned out so cute!!! I wish I had 1/2 your talent! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:33am on 04/08/13
Amazing. I stand in awe. [NT] - elaine - 3:38am on 04/08/13
Marilyn, that is so adorable! Well done. Lar is a lucky man. :) [NT] - Traca - 4:35am on 04/08/13
WOW - your cake looks *fantastic*! Clap clap [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:44am on 04/08/13
In a word.......amazing! [NT] - Sylvia - 11:30am on 04/08/13
WOW! Nicely done! Happy birthday to Lar! [NT] - barb_b - 11:49am on 04/08/13
My friends, you have NO IDEA how easy this was. Oh. Right. Let me tell you how easy it was. - MarilynFL - 12:08pm on 04/08/13

Now I'm even more impressed [NT] - charlie - 1:49pm on 04/08/13
thanks for the tutorial. easy peasy. - AngAk1 - 9:01pm on 04/08/13
Yep. Just outstanding! What was his reaction?? Or maybe he expects nothing less now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:32am on 04/09/13

He thought it was really cute, but didn't "get" the whole barrel idea. He just - MarilynFL - 4:43pm on 04/09/13

This is so wonderfly deliciously CUTE!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:47pm on 04/09/13
Take his temperature Marilyn. Something's wrong with him. It - orchid - 8:56pm on 04/09/13

"Pig Knickknacks" - lol - belated Happy Birthday Larry! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:02pm on 04/09/13

LOL!!! thank you for the inspiration Marilyn, I may have the courage to try this. It looks fab!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:16pm on 04/08/13
Wow! Very cool. I'm sure Larry will be happier than a pig in... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:39pm on 04/08/13

Tee hee... and nice job, Marilyn! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:20pm on 04/08/13

What a fantastic cake! I want to be one of those little pigs though... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:06pm on 04/08/13
Wonderful job! It makes me feel soooo embarrassed... - SallyBR - 8:29pm on 04/08/13
LOVE! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:59pm on 04/08/13
Wow! You are sooooo talented! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:48pm on 04/08/13
Great job Mar!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:39am on 04/09/13
That is just lovely, Marilyn! [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:24am on 04/10/13
Adorable!!! Enough sugar I there to choke a pig :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:08am on 04/11/13

24156. Lets see if this works About the Mudslide for those who asked - carol whidbey Is - 12:03pm on 04/08/13 (3)

Stay safe Carol [NT] - charlie - 1:45pm on 04/08/13
So glad you are okay, please be careful and avoid those places if you can! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:05pm on 04/08/13
Carol, your other 2 posts did show up. are you not seeing them? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:04pm on 04/08/13

24157. Why can't I see anything that people are posting [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:45pm on 04/08/13 (0)

24158. I see now its at the bottom of the page funny Haha [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:51pm on 04/08/13 (0)

24159. I wish I had the patience to make this bread! Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Challah [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:19pm on 04/08/13 (3)

I have the patience. I'll volunteer. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:23am on 04/09/13

Do it Do it! (I'm booking my fight to Dallas as we speak)! [NT] - Meryl - 3:43am on 04/09/13

That's a work of art! I'm printing REC, but have no idea when or if inspiration will strike.ha [NT] - wigs - 7:42pm on 04/29/13

24160. To check out: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:28am on 04/09/13 (0)

24161. It's impossible to read this post when you're hungry.. - Cath in V - 2:49am on 04/09/13 (5)

Welcome back, Cathy. I'm still enthralled by the talent here. It's been... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:41am on 04/09/13

I'm still using recipes from Gail's on Epi that I printed off in '97 (more) - Cath in V - 3:56am on 04/10/13

My first chat room too -- '96 was a good year for the Swap! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:02am on 04/14/13
Hi Cath, it�s good to see you :-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:43pm on 04/23/13

Hi Cath. Jump in! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:34pm on 04/09/13

24162. ISO ideas for using ham broth and left over smoked ham. I have a big pot... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:22pm on 04/09/13 (14)

I like using ham bone broth to flavor green beans, and last time I made macaroni and cheese, - DawnNYS - 3:30pm on 04/09/13

Thanks Dawn. I've been using Pioneer Woman's mac and cheese recipe... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:34pm on 04/09/13

I'm thinking of cooking some pinto beans in the broth and adding some ... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:52pm on 04/09/13
MMMM I would add some some chicken and kombu, and make broth for ramen! [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 5:17pm on 04/09/13
I posted this on Recipezaar (now food.com), and it got great reviews- Potato Soup w/ Two Cheeses: [LINK] - Meryl - 5:42pm on 04/09/13
It's great for a soup base--try starting with sauteed onions and adding the broth with turnips, - Joe - 8:23pm on 04/09/13

And here is Julia's split pea soup--the best! However, her original recipe calls for diced turnip [LINK] - Joe - 8:25pm on 04/09/13

Just last week, our Farmer's Market had baby turnips...pure white and so sweet - KarenNoCA - 10:47pm on 05/02/13

we have pure white turnips in late summer thru fall called snow apples. DH loves them raw. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:28am on 05/03/13

I freeze mine, separate the fat from the stock then use the fat to saute onions and garlic before - Steve2 in LA - 9:33pm on 04/09/13
Thanks everyone. Lots of good ideas here. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:40pm on 04/10/13

And thank you Michael for asking it. It couldn't have come up at - orchid - 7:34pm on 04/10/13

The talent in this place has always been amazing. From traditional favorites to... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:40pm on 04/10/13

I love that - Very poetic! --- "this gathering of gracious gourmands." [NT] - Meryl - 2:26am on 04/11/13

24163. ISO SallyBR: I'm really enjoying your recipe for Pumpkin Shrimp Curry. On my third batch now... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:04pm on 04/09/13 (5)

Link to Sally's original post here: [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:04pm on 04/09/13
I can't wait to make this. I did make a batch of Cathy Z's Thai Green Curry Paste to try in - Barbara in VA - 12:39pm on 04/10/13

Oh how I wish DH would eat pumpkin. or squash of any kind. or scallops. (the list could continue) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:11pm on 04/10/13

I really like the pumpkin in this dish. It is very low carb, and, obviously, low fat, so... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:38pm on 04/10/13

So glad you enjoyed it! - SallyBR - 1:58pm on 04/10/13

24164. I-Pads, browsers and eat.at >> getting to the bottom - MarilynFL - 6:31pm on 04/09/13 (7)

Personally, I'm in need of a good oiling. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:43pm on 04/09/13

Me too please... [NT] - orchid - 7:01pm on 04/09/13

I have a Logitec keyboard that serves as a cover. I love, love it. [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:49am on 04/10/13

Details, please. I have an IPad, am frustrated with the lack of a keyboard. TYIA! [NT] - Marianne - 3:52am on 04/10/13

Logitech iPad keyboard cover - BonnieinHolland - 5:16am on 04/10/13

Hi Bonnie! So nice to see you! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:32am on 04/10/13

I will try it tonight and see. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:52pm on 04/11/13

24165. PatBastrop, just wanted to say "Thanks again" for the never-ending gift you sent. I just shared - MarilynFL - 6:38pm on 04/09/13 (1)

You are a riot, Marilyn! I'm glad you are still enjoying the stash (ahem). - PatBastrop - 1:56am on 04/14/13

24166. Help...anyone around? I need a couple of T. of capers and - orchid - 6:59pm on 04/09/13 (11)

I'd eat it. But then I'm missing several organs, so I don't care that much. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:14pm on 04/09/13

[TMI?] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:16pm on 04/09/13

Scary if I want to know which ones, right? ;0) [NT] - orchid - 7:37pm on 04/09/13
She lost her musical instruments? What is the world coming to!?! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:11pm on 04/10/13

ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:38pm on 04/11/13

I would check to see if they are "mushy" Mushy is bad, otherwise I would go for it. [NT] - barb_b - 7:23pm on 04/09/13

Ack....got bumped out and had to sign back in. No, they're - orchid - 7:35pm on 04/09/13

I don't think there is a health concern but the taste and quality could deteriorate. - Joe - 7:54pm on 04/09/13

thanks y'all for the late afternoon chuckle. I'd eat them too -- before, we didn't have those dates, [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:40pm on 04/09/13
Safe. I had a friend for whom I bought capers & when I visited 4 years later, the same jar was - Marg CDN2 - 5:06pm on 04/10/13

Ha! Well, I'm still here today so I guess all is well. I told John - orchid - 7:24pm on 04/10/13

24167. I was looking at a recipe today from Ree Drummond - KarenNoCA - 11:28pm on 04/09/13 (13)

It does in the sense that other countries use protein more as a seasoning than the main event. - Melissa Dallas - 12:09am on 04/10/13

Look at it this way: add up all the protein contents of all the food. . . - mistral - 12:29am on 04/10/13

This is just the Primi course... - judy-mass - 12:36am on 04/10/13

Ha! Just a little bit--that's what I thought when I read "12 servings." (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:21pm on 04/10/13

Ok, after dinner tonight, I have to say that I did not realize that this pasta grew so much - KarenNoCA - 2:22am on 04/10/13

I think her recipes often run very "off" in the servings. common complaint. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:19pm on 04/10/13

The sea scallops I used were very large....probably about ten for the pound - KarenNoCA - 3:07pm on 04/10/13

My main concern with that recipe (I Googled it) is that she adds chicken broth. Oh, Oklahomans... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:06am on 04/10/13

Should it be a fish fum� ? - Lana in FL - 2:32am on 04/10/13

Honey, there'll never be a Hallmark card that says this, but remember: - MarilynFL - 11:35am on 04/10/13

LOL [NT] - EvaN - 10:35pm on 04/10/13
Chortle! [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:47am on 04/11/13
Oh Marilyn, so TRUE! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:51pm on 04/11/13

24168. NYC Envy strikes again: very nice article on a spice shop there. The combos sounds wonderful. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:50am on 04/10/13 (3)

La Bo�te website [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:52am on 04/10/13

Online source: theingredientfinder.com (multiple chefs) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:53am on 04/10/13

Oh my... - Richard in Cincy - 1:45pm on 04/10/13

24169. Saut�ed Chicken Breasts with Fennel and Rosemary (We really enjoyed this.) - Sylvia - 12:19pm on 04/10/13 (1)

Thank you Sylvia, this sound just delicious! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:37pm on 04/10/13

24170. Arugula-Fennel Salad (Looks yummy but haven't tried it yet.) - Sylvia - 12:22pm on 04/10/13 (2)

Couldn't find baby arugula so I made the salad with baby lettuce and it was delish. DH asked me - Sylvia - 10:44am on 04/13/13

Sylvia, it's very easy to grow and loves the cold. Seeds are easy to find now, unlike - Marg CDN2 - 4:57pm on 04/13/13

24171. Deb in MI, I am going to try my first batch of cookies from the Milk & Cookies book tonight.. - Barbara in VA - 12:56pm on 04/10/13 (9)

I did the mint ones and they were great! (that chocolate dough is terrific) - deb-in-MI - 1:15pm on 04/10/13
How did the cookies turn out Barbara? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 04/11/13

New Adventures in the Art of Cookie Baking, LOL!!! - Barbara in VA - 1:06pm on 04/11/13

Wow - so hot there..... - deb-in-MI - 1:27pm on 04/11/13
Holy cow...96! You can tell the temperature in our house by how cranky I get: 80 - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 04/11/13

96?!?! here is a pic I just took. my poor gladiola and lily starts will bloom indoors [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 10:30pm on 04/11/13

and this took longer to upload to photobucket than if I sent it by snailmail [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:31pm on 04/11/13

Whoa! Sending you a [albeit virtual] steaming hot mug of cocoa, Ang! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:49pm on 04/12/13

Ang, on Sunday I spent most of the day cleaning and raking beds in the backyard... - Barbara in VA - 3:15am on 04/12/13

24172. Fun idea for a gag birthday cake. [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 1:37pm on 04/10/13 (3)

Or - you could pipe a thick ring of frosting on one layer and then fill with candy - deb-in-MI - 1:49pm on 04/10/13

Or a dacquoise or marzipan ring could support the upper layer while creating the hiding place. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:12pm on 04/10/13

I thought "pinata!" too. I think a jellyroll cake cut into strips and molded in a bowl would work. - MarilynFL - 2:24pm on 04/10/13

24173. charlie, a friend & wife are visiting Asheville in May. I've got some restaurant suggestions, could - MarilynFL - 3:26pm on 04/10/13 (6)

Hooray---That's great news. - charlie - 5:37pm on 04/10/13

ie--White Duck Taco Shop [NT] - charlie - 5:43pm on 04/10/13

You're The Man, charlie. Thanks! [forwarded on] [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 04/10/13

We will be in Asheville the beginning of June... - judy-mass - 12:30pm on 04/11/13

Don't miss out on a visit to the Biltmore Estate [NT] - charlie - 3:00pm on 04/11/13

Agree! Loved the Biltmore Estate. I wish we had allowed more time to - Pat-NoCal - 2:41pm on 04/18/13

24174. This may sound odd, but can we start a Funeral Foods thread? - MariaDNoCA - 9:07pm on 04/10/13 (31)

I can tell you from personal experience that too much food can be a burden---where to put it all. - AngAk1 - 9:39pm on 04/10/13

Several months ago I had the same situation. I live in a very [LINK] - orchid - 10:01pm on 04/10/13

My nephew is in palliative care and someone found this great site.. - Cath in V - 1:38am on 04/11/13

Sorry link, below [NT] [LINK] - Cath in V - 1:39am on 04/11/13
We did this for my SIL when she had my niece - it worked great... - MariaDNoCA - 3:44am on 04/11/13

I know nothing about the Shiva period. Found this interesting article, How to Make a Shiva Call [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:28am on 04/11/13

This article would be appropriate for just about anybody who is mourning. Very good.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:04pm on 04/11/13

Great article. Thanks for sharing. [NT] - EvaN - 7:42am on 04/12/13

Another really great article for any similar circumstances I recently found. [NT] [LINK] - Cath in V - 4:32am on 04/13/13

When my sister's long time beau died suddenly last summer & I went to stay with her - Melissa Dallas - 6:50pm on 04/11/13

I agree with this - it is especially nice to be remembered in the weeks after - LisainLA - 7:18pm on 04/11/13

Sandwich makings were great too. - Melissa Dallas - 7:41pm on 04/11/13

Well spoken, Dawn. Agree completely. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:04pm on 04/12/13

[I wondered where my comment to Dawn went to] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:15pm on 04/12/13

Lol. I do that al the time ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:41pm on 04/13/13

For close friends I do an entire dinner that... - Richard in Cincy - 7:20pm on 04/11/13

I hate that too Richard. I'm to the point I choose carefully before I spend a lot of time... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:43pm on 04/11/13
Pet peeve too! One way we got around that at work was to have Bake or Cook-offs - MariaDNoCA - 12:19am on 04/12/13
I'm with you Richard - I once went to a Christmas cookie exchange - cheezz - 1:07am on 04/12/13
Ditto on all you said Richard. I never bring anything purchased anywhere - unless it is a great .. - elaine - 4:20am on 04/12/13
I agree with Richard. It is just wrong and plain rude to bring the grocery store crap - KarenNoCA - 7:37pm on 04/12/13

I think the ideal funeral food is comforting, low maintenance and freezable. Foil pans are handy - Joe - 4:12am on 04/12/13

I must say that the Costco food trays were much appreciated. but the nicest thing was a big jar - AngAk1 - 5:28pm on 04/12/13

I've been thru more shivas and shiva calls than Ilike to remember. Basically, if you are close to - elaine - 4:32am on 04/12/13

Oh elaine, thank you so very much for sharing your aunt's story. It's priceless! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:43pm on 04/12/13

I have a question that kind of relates to this thread. My neighbors are taking care - CynUpstateNY - 5:02pm on 04/12/13

Kindness is never presumptuous. I'm sure it will be very much appreciated! [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:32pm on 04/12/13

Agreed! Couldn't have said it better:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:45pm on 04/12/13
Absolutely. If there are any protestations you need only say "I know you have your hands full - Joe - 8:28pm on 04/12/13

I totally agree. [NT] - elaine - 7:24pm on 04/12/13

Other items! - Earnie - 3:33am on 04/13/13

24175. To check out: Toasted coconut and blueberry muffins [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:07am on 04/11/13 (1)

Printed. Thanks Meryl! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:22am on 04/13/13

24176. ISO CathyZ: re Thai Green Curry Paste..... - Barbara in VA - 1:43pm on 04/11/13 (1)

So glad you tried it Barbara. Have fun cooking with it. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:57pm on 04/11/13

24177. My thanks to Mark in Houston for bravely showing me the Way of Okra. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:09pm on 04/12/13 (2)

There you go, now you can start your blog, "The Way of Okra" ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 6:18pm on 04/12/13
Okra is one of my favorites & is not slimt unless badly cooked. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:08pm on 04/12/13

24178. 8 ways to pair tea with your meal [LINK] - EvaN - 2:23pm on 04/12/13 (2)

Thanks. I like Marcus Samuelsson. Those chocolate-chip orange muffins look good too! - DawnNYS - 5:21pm on 04/13/13

I like Marcus too. This weekend was spent at home - it's been - EvaN - 10:02am on 04/15/13

24179. I love church bazaars... I am having such fun perusing my latest purchase. Sur La Table [LINK] - barb_b - 10:31pm on 04/12/13 (13)

This is on my list: link to eight hour butter braised onions.... [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:35pm on 04/12/13

also, we found the smell of cooking those onions to be overwhelming for such a long time - AngAk1 - 1:40am on 04/13/13

It was over whelming! And they swam in liquid. They didn't - orchid - 4:06am on 04/13/13

Barb, I'll warn you that I made onion soup with sweet onions once and it - Melissa Dallas - 11:13pm on 04/12/13

That would probably be me. I didn't even think about it when I used - orchid - 11:57pm on 04/12/13
it was me----way too sweet for us. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:38am on 04/13/13

nu uh! It was me! ;0) [NT] - orchid - 4:03am on 04/13/13

I used 4 large onions to 1 Videlia for French Onion soup and the caramelization - MarilynFL - 5:00pm on 04/15/13

Thanks for the advise... It is no longer on my list! You saved me alot of time and effort. [NT] - barb_b - 11:47am on 04/13/13

One down. 4,396,385,561,782 more recipes in the stack to try. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:43pm on 04/16/13

You must have seen my stacks (and stacks!) [NT] - barb_b - 7:28pm on 04/16/13
I have 12 more than you... as of this morning... :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 6:50pm on 04/17/13

Lol, me too! [NT] - Curious1 - 2:17am on 04/19/13

24180. ALERT! FREE cookie cookbook available for Kindle and IPads @ Amazon. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:01pm on 04/12/13 (12)

thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:41am on 04/13/13
Thanks, I just got it. [NT] - elaine - 4:28am on 04/13/13
Thank you Sylvia. I have an ipad - do you know how I download it (versus a Kindle)? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:06pm on 04/13/13

Deb, if you have an account with Amazon and the Kindle App (free) it will know you have an IPad - Sylvia - 7:01pm on 04/14/13

I'll look into this - thank you! I do have an account (I'm Prime) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:15pm on 04/14/13

Sylvia - I just downloaded the app and the book - incredible! Can I now purchase - deb-in-MI - 10:27pm on 04/14/13

Yes you can. Watch for the bargains as well. There are new ones offered every day. [NT] - Sylvia - 2:24pm on 04/15/13

Thank you ever so much! So excited! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:30pm on 04/15/13

Guess I wasn't fat enough...it says $3.99 and nothing about ipad :( [NT] - cheezz - 5:49am on 04/14/13

Hey...at least something good came out of it ["wasn't fat enough"] I've never made that - MarilynFL - 4:36pm on 04/14/13

oops...heehee...I've never been able to say that before either :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:16pm on 04/14/13
LOL! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:21pm on 04/15/13

24181. Just wanted to say I don't know how it's possible that I never - orchid - 12:06am on 04/13/13 (5)

Isn't that soup amazing? Everyone in my family knows to save their ham bones for me. - Joe - 12:26am on 04/13/13

I get the bonus of Christmas turkey carcas and ham bone from work holiday lunch - AngAk1 - 1:37am on 04/13/13

My sister & I used to argue over who got the turkey carcass. I like soup better than turkey dinner. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:49am on 04/13/13
How funny. I"ve asked guests at the resort I work at to save ham bones for me - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:31pm on 04/13/13

I have always made my own chicken stock and I will use this - orchid - 3:56am on 04/13/13

24182. Totally NFR... Some good shorts of Jonathan Winters. RIP Jonathan. He's [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:24am on 04/13/13 (4)

I *adored* JW...RIP [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:07pm on 04/13/13
Thanks Sandi- that was fun! He was a genius, no doubt. [NT] - LisainLA - 12:16am on 04/14/13
We laughed and laughed! Thanks San! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:31pm on 04/15/13

"It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" is part of my family's DNA. He was one of my favorites... [NT] - ErininNY - 6:25pm on 04/15/13

24183. Strawberry Coffee Cake Redux [LINK] - Marianne - 3:33am on 04/13/13 (1)

Glad you liked it, Marianne! [NT] - Meryl - 5:57am on 04/13/13

24184. Berbere Pepper - Richard in Cincy - 4:55pm on 04/13/13 (17)

got my coupon too Looking forward to trying it [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:18pm on 04/13/13
You had me there . . . - magnolia in chicago - 6:36pm on 04/13/13
I've used it in this wonderful recipe for Ethiopian Collard Greens - Joe - 8:51pm on 04/13/13

This sounds really good - have you used the butter on other things? - LisainLA - 1:06am on 04/14/13

No, an Ethiopian gardener gave me just enough of the storebought butter for the recipe - Joe - 2:03am on 04/14/13

Oh, for the love of collards, will someone please tell me how much a "bunch" of - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 04/15/13

See "a mess of greens", it's about the same amount. Seriously, think something along the lines of a - Steve2 in LA - 11:30pm on 04/15/13
Marilyn, a "bunch" is equivalent to "a lot." As in, "I love you a bunch!" - Joe - 12:04am on 04/16/13

I love you a bunch a collards, Joe. You too Steve. Thanks for the help. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:11pm on 04/16/13

Hey! I wrote Penzey's a long time ago and asked them to make Berbere blend! - Melissa Dallas - 4:17am on 04/14/13

Hey Melissa, please post your chicken doro wat recipe - colleenmomof2 - 2:36pm on 04/15/13

Doro Wat Chicken - Melissa Dallas - 4:19pm on 04/16/13

Yummy! Thank-you - colleenmomof2 - 6:06pm on 04/16/13

I keep reading "Doo-Wop" Chicken. Dressed in powder blue polyester leisure suits & frilly shirts? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 04/16/13

Outstanding! Thank-you for sharing! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:30pm on 04/15/13

nice recipe. interesting carrot broth option for vegetarian. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:57pm on 04/15/13

Interesting bit of info... - judy-mass - 1:22am on 05/09/13

24185. Saturday Six - Heather_in_SF - 5:48pm on 04/13/13 (4)

Heather, here is how to go to the bottom of page on the ipad... [LINK] - cheezz - 5:59am on 04/14/13

Thank you, that's helpful! Hope everyone had a nice weekend! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:51pm on 04/15/13

brrr, what a difference a week makes! Sounds like you need to - SusanKentfieldCa - 12:07am on 04/16/13

Oh what a great idea, thanks Susan! - Heather_in_SF - 5:31pm on 04/16/13

24186. Why I shouldn't go to Pinterest: salted caramel and chocolate tart [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:49am on 04/14/13 (18)

Pinterest gets me every time [NT] - cheezz - 5:53am on 04/14/13

One of my friends mentioned that she read somewhere that the food and drink section is the most - barb_b - 3:18pm on 04/14/13

Looks incredible! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:57pm on 04/14/13
Pinterest and my cafe. - Dawn_MO - 3:52pm on 04/14/13

That makes sense - it's like a popular vote:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:15pm on 04/14/13
YAH!! Congratulations on your success...may it continue and increase :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:17pm on 04/14/13

Thanks, and more good news. I started a Sit and Stitch group on Wednesdays at the cafe and - Dawn_MO - 1:52am on 04/15/13

YAY for you! Wonderful news! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:38am on 04/15/13
Ditto on the YAY! Have you tried the mini-cakes yet? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:57am on 04/15/13

No, I haven't had time. I am getting ready for a big weekend at the - Dawn_MO - 2:29am on 04/17/13

That is just such uplifting news for today. yay people. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 04/17/13

That is exciting! I would imagine that it starts with a small group and spreads by word of mouth [NT] - barb_b - 12:22pm on 04/15/13
YAY! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:02pm on 04/15/13
That's really cool -- congratulations!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:52pm on 04/15/13

How clever of you to use the pintrest stats! Congrats on your success :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:30pm on 04/15/13

That looks decadent and wonderful. Are you planning on making it? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:59am on 04/16/13

I plan on making it - but not neccessarily right away. My mom would LOVE - deb-in-MI - 12:00pm on 04/16/13
It's in my try file for the next event - otherwise I'd have to eat it all! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:01am on 04/17/13

24187. Heeeelp! Dyslexic sauce heeeelp! - SallyBR - 12:40pm on 04/14/13 (20)

Here is the 1st post I found... [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:20pm on 04/14/13
I think this is the first one. Odd, it didn't show up under "dyslexic." [LINK] - Joe - 1:32pm on 04/14/13

Yes, I think that's the first one also. The reason it doesn't show up is the mispelling of - Curious1 - 2:05pm on 04/14/13

Hah! I guess we're all a little dsylexic sometimes!! [NT] - Joe - 3:30pm on 04/14/13

Great! Thanks SOOOO MUCH! - SallyBR - 1:43pm on 04/14/13

Just in now....please be sure to emphasize that the original recipe has supersaturation issues! - MarilynFL - 3:11pm on 04/14/13

Here's a reduced version of Dyslexic sauce (about 1.25 cups) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:15pm on 04/14/13

It's divine:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:41pm on 04/14/13
Added both links to the post.... thank you! [NT] - SallyBR - 9:14pm on 04/14/13

Hey Sally. Actually, Marilyn's first post [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:39pm on 04/15/13

Sally, I tried to PM you - can't - colleenmomof2 - 1:57pm on 04/15/13

Got one to go - colleenmomof2 - 2:21pm on 04/15/13

Post is up..... :-) [LINK] - SallyBR - 11:43am on 04/16/13

Love your dogs! So cute! I am heading to an Asian Market this upcoming weekend. Will add the - barb_b - 1:25pm on 04/16/13

If you find gobo (or burdock root), grab some too... ;-) - SallyBR - 2:20pm on 04/16/13

Love it...my pup is a broken-coat JR - white with black spots :) [NT] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 7:43pm on 04/16/13

Oh, what a sweetie pie! I bet he gets in trouble... I see the "look" in those eyes... ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 9:34pm on 04/16/13

oh, you have NO idea!! JR's are most often aerial flyers, which cost us $$$ today - cheezz - 4:43am on 04/19/13

Oh, the poor thing! - SallyBR - 2:54pm on 04/19/13

Aw...thank you for the kind words! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:09am on 04/17/13

24188. I did a search on our DirectTv and came across this cooking show. Fusion Grain Cooking [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:35pm on 04/14/13 (0)

24189. Not really food related but could be.......For ******FREE****** or very low cost books including [LINK] - Sylvia - 7:10pm on 04/14/13 (0)

24190. Question: Saw a KitchenAid ad: Someone using the CURVED side UP of a small strainer. . . - mistral - 1:36am on 04/15/13 (5)

I saw that same image! And it confused the dickens out of me. - MarilynFL - 11:55am on 04/15/13

They must be strainer dyslexic. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:09am on 04/16/13

I've done this to dust cakes w/ powdered sugar--any old way with a strainer will work. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:19pm on 04/15/13

how does the sugar stay on the strainer if upside down? I always use a strainer to dust sugar - AngAk1 - 6:07pm on 04/15/13

Mine has a ring around the edge. Sometimes it's easier to hold, upside down. (Or I'm just weird?) ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 6:23pm on 04/15/13

24191. I'm doing a Cookbook Giveaway for my birthday!-"Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking">> [LINK] - Meryl - 6:52am on 04/15/13 (38)

Please count me in! Sounds like a wonderful prize to celebrate a wonderful... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:45am on 04/15/13
Me too! Happy Birthday to you!! Thank you for this:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:41am on 04/15/13
Not much of a rice fan, but I am a Meryl fan. Happy Birthday on the 24th! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:53am on 04/15/13

Hey, M, the title is misleading - there are only a handful of rice recipes. There's a wide variety - Meryl - 10:35pm on 04/15/13

My gosh, you are too nice.... - SallyBR - 1:09pm on 04/15/13
Happy Birthday! - sjs1952 - 1:34pm on 04/15/13
WOW, thank you Meryl, I am in and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:26pm on 04/15/13
Happy Birthday! It's a wonderful book, I have it so I just wanted to say that and Happy Birthday to - Heather_in_SF - 5:03pm on 04/15/13
Best Wishes for a wonderful birthday. Your book looks wonderful. Please count me in. [NT] - Elenor - 6:11pm on 04/15/13
I would enjoy this. When we moved I got rid of soooo many - orchid - 7:06pm on 04/15/13

Happy Birthday to you on the 22nd! [NT] - Meryl - 8:04pm on 04/16/13

Thanks and Happy Birthday to you! [NT] - orchid - 11:03pm on 04/16/13

Too bad we didn't know each other when I lived in FL - Are you still in FL? We definitely - Meryl - 2:42am on 04/17/13

I'm in Sunrise, just west of Ft. Lauderdale and we came back - orchid - 11:19am on 04/17/13

I'll Play! Happy early birthday Meryl! I really love how you are giving on your b-day... What a - barb_b - 7:51pm on 04/15/13
how wonderful of you to share your birthday this way. Count me in since I am in the States soon. [NT] - elaine - 9:32pm on 04/15/13
Happy Birthday! What a cool idea. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:43pm on 04/15/13
Happy Birthday Meryl! - judy-mass - 11:58pm on 04/15/13
Enjoy a very happy birthday! [NT] - Sylvia - 12:09am on 04/16/13
You're a sweetie Meryl and I wish you a very Happy Birthday. You bring most - FloriSandy - 1:46am on 04/16/13
Happy upcoming birthday fellow Taurus!!! (mine's on the 29th) - MariaDNoCA - 8:03am on 04/16/13

Cheers Maria! I am the 29th too. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:10pm on 04/16/13

Another food-loving Taurean here. I'm the 27th. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:34pm on 04/16/13

Wow! So many Tauruses here! Happy Birthday on the 27th! [NT] - Meryl - 8:08pm on 04/16/13

Another Taurus! Happy Birthday, Barbara on the 29th! [NT] - Meryl - 1:29am on 04/17/13

Happy 29th Birthday, Maria! - Or Happy Birthday on the 29th! Take your pick! :) [NT] - Meryl - 8:07pm on 04/16/13

Early birthday greetings! Generous of you, but I will pass. Waaay too - DawnNYS - 2:35pm on 04/16/13
Am I too late? Meryl, Happy happy birthday! And Barbara in VA and Maria ...too! - PatBastrop - 2:50am on 04/17/13

Pat, you're not too late - should I enter you in the giveaway? [NT] - Meryl - 3:08am on 04/17/13

that would be awesome! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:49pm on 04/17/13

Yes - Happy Birthday to all of your Tauruses:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:30am on 04/17/13

yes, happy bday to you all. and I'm smiling counting back 9 months to see what - AngAk1 - 7:25pm on 04/17/13

and I'm waiting to see what's sprouting in your beautiful garden this Spring. I love the photos. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:42pm on 04/17/13

Me too. [NT] - orchid - 7:48pm on 04/17/13
Ha! I still have 2 feet of snow covering it all up. even the rhubarb is still buried. late spring - AngAk1 - 6:04pm on 04/18/13
Me three! I used to have your garden as my screen saver years ago. So pretty! [NT] - barb_b - 5:27pm on 04/19/13

HB Meryl!!! Besides my marriage & family, this is one of my longest relationships..... - Music City Missy - 3:37am on 04/24/13

Thanks! It's good to see you! [NT] - Meryl - 4:22am on 04/24/13