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

23895. N. Y. Daily News - Culinary Bucket List - 101 Best Restaurants [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:42pm on 02/21/13 (11)

When I looked at the list I was shocked to see how under represented SF was... - MariaDNoCA - 7:33pm on 02/21/13

I love the SF Bay Area and was born here but... - pmassell_93 - 9:43pm on 02/21/13

I'll be in SF and Petaluma in late March. Anyone care to recommend a couple restaurants? [NT] - cyalexa2 - 11:28pm on 02/21/13

more of a locals place than a destination but [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 12:36am on 02/22/13

Thanks, I'm definitely interested in places frequented by locals. - cyalexa2 - 12:54am on 02/22/13

I think it's more the ranking... - MariaDNoCA - 1:05am on 02/22/13

I'm rather shocked Mission Chinese is above Coi and Benu - Heather_in_SF - 8:49pm on 02/22/13

House of Prime Rib - pmassell_93 - 11:22pm on 02/22/13

Oh yeah, it's my family's favorite restaurant, when they lived here. The meat is good, - Heather_in_SF - 3:20am on 02/24/13

Thanks for posting this list. - cyalexa2 - 1:27am on 02/23/13

Nashville has one entry and Husk is opening in Nashville so.... - Music City Missy - 6:44am on 02/24/13

23896. Fancy Crock Pot Giveaway on my party blog; ends today. [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 1:23pm on 02/21/13 (6)

Oh I entered to win that beauty and I'm feeling very lucky! ;0) [NT] - orchid - 3:26pm on 02/21/13

Orchid - did you post your comments on the giveaway page because I didn't see them - deb-in-MI - 4:00pm on 02/21/13

Eeekkk..yes I did. I thought I did it right. I went to each of the ways - orchid - 5:54pm on 02/21/13

Deb, I did #1 and 3 on the day I got the email. Both of them said - orchid - 6:15pm on 02/21/13
My mistake Orchid - I thought you did it today:) Ignore my earlier comment... - deb-in-MI - 7:01pm on 02/21/13

Does that mean I'm not a complete ditz....wait, don't answer that! ;0) [NT] - orchid - 7:03pm on 02/21/13

23897. Had the nicest Artichoke & Leek white lasagna from WF last night [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 2:43pm on 02/21/13 (7)

I miss rvb. I hope he is well. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:24pm on 02/21/13

Me too Ang. There are several people I've thought of lately that I miss here. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:13pm on 02/21/13

I've been thinking of Amanda this week. I'm wishing her well too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:38pm on 02/21/13

This sounds delish! I have everything on hand except - Dawn_MO - 9:59pm on 02/21/13

This that I had was meatless. Just al fredo, ricotta, mozzarella & provolone. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:01pm on 02/21/13

that sounds like it should be a song! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:10pm on 02/21/13

It was very pretty with just the artichokes & leeks & sliced very neatly because - Melissa Dallas - 10:46pm on 02/22/13

23898. nice interview of Wolfgang Puck and his part in the Oscar night festivities [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 10:37pm on 02/21/13 (2)

and here's his Oscar night Truffled Chicken Pot Pie recipe (because I'm intrigued ) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:53am on 02/22/13

and some more of his Oscar dishes at the link>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:06pm on 02/22/13

23899. Gluten-free almond cake with a guest appearance by Barb in VA's blackberry jam - MarilynFL - 11:19pm on 02/21/13 (3)

Oh that looks fabulous! So the top is glazed with jam, then chocolate ganache poured over? [NT] - cheezz - 4:50am on 02/23/13
Marilyn, I've been collecting GF recipe sites - where did this one come from? [NT] - cheezz - 4:55am on 02/23/13
I'm doing gluten free those days, so this recipe came at the right time :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:55pm on 02/23/13

23900. Am looking 4 an old T&T post by Olga_D_Ont with a subject line of CHOCOLATE GENOISE. - wigs - 11:41pm on 02/21/13 (13)

I think she is one of the former regulars who removed some of her own post - LisainLA - 11:57pm on 02/21/13

Lisa, I recall the same. I believe she deleted her T&T's and developed her own website. [NT] - barb_b - 12:12am on 02/22/13

Here's one to check out from Alice Medrich: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:11am on 02/22/13

Yr link is great, & I sincerely TY, Meryl! What I really need is a lesson on how 2 make genoise, & [NT] - wigs - 12:07pm on 02/22/13

My pleasure, wigs! [NT] - Meryl - 8:18pm on 02/22/13

Olga has her own website/blog and she is happy to answer your questions [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:28am on 02/22/13

Ang, so glad you found the site. I enjoy her rec's [NT] - barb_b - 12:46am on 02/22/13
Good to know -- thanks ... - MariaDNoCA - 1:52am on 02/22/13
Thanks, Ang! I had no idea Olga had her own web site. I'll be sure to seek out my recipe there. [NT] - wigs - 11:54am on 02/22/13

Dorie Greenspan's instructions are always easy to follow--REC: Genoise... [NT] - charlie - 2:53pm on 02/22/13
Chocolate Genoise Recipe for wigs - Olga_D_Ont - 6:09pm on 03/02/13

so good to "see" you Olga! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:13pm on 03/04/13
Hi Olga!!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:21pm on 03/11/13

23901. I just saw an old Cook's Country rerun TV show for Spinach Lasagna, and of course, their recipe is - wigs - 12:14pm on 02/22/13 (12)

Wigs - Found this......scroll down for the recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:38pm on 02/22/13

Thanks for posting that. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:12pm on 02/22/13

cyalexa2, My pleasure. [NT] - GayR - 2:01am on 02/23/13

GayR, yr sleuthing powers amaze me! U should seriously become a private eye. I searched high & - wigs - 4:19pm on 02/22/13

wigs, My pleasure.....happy to be lucky to find it. [NT] - GayR - 2:00am on 02/23/13

Your Amazing Link to Cooks Country Season 5. Many thanks. - Marianne - 3:48am on 02/23/13

Hey Gay...I have one for you. It is from an old magazine that - Dawn_MO - 6:44pm on 02/22/13

I have 2 or 3 Jeff Smith cookbooks. - cyalexa2 - 1:29am on 02/23/13

I actually found my yellowed piece of note paper that I had - Dawn_MO - 12:08am on 02/26/13

Dawn, I wish you could remember the name of the magazine, that would narrow [LINK] - GayR - 2:00am on 02/23/13

Stop looking, Gay. This looks delicious! I will give it a try. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:14pm on 02/23/13

Wigs that looks delish - now I'm hungry! Here's the video if anyone wants to watch [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:32pm on 02/22/13

23902. Does anyone get this new publication called Gather? It's a magazine but more like a biannual [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:40pm on 02/22/13 (0)

23903. Anything fun going on this weekend? [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:42am on 02/23/13 (16)

I envy your guests! - cyalexa2 - 1:41am on 02/23/13
Oh, yeah! - Earnie - 3:23am on 02/23/13

I do have that recipe too... [LINK] - SallyBR - 1:13pm on 02/23/13
I made Sally's Shrimp Moqueca soon after she blogged it. We loved it. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:42pm on 02/25/13

Sally - I added a clickable link. [NT] - Meryl - 3:52am on 02/23/13

Thanks, Meryl! [NT] - SallyBR - 1:14pm on 02/23/13

That sounds so fun! Nothing like fun food and drink during the dead of winter. I'm going to a crab - Heather_in_SF - 4:41am on 02/23/13

I'm so looking forward to our last big family get together bash at my grandparent's house - Melissa Dallas - 1:11pm on 02/23/13

Oh Melissa, I hate those fun but bittersweet gatherings, I always cry when I drive away... - Heather_in_SF - 3:25am on 02/24/13

Do you have a favorite ramen restaurant? - cyalexa2 - 1:19pm on 02/23/13

I love ramen! My favorite is Hapa Ramen, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Ferry Building - Heather_in_SF - 3:12am on 02/24/13

Thanks for posting the list. - cyalexa2 - 1:01pm on 02/24/13

Sally, I recently discovered a small mom and pop restaurant; I believe they are from Paraguay. - barb_b - 4:39pm on 02/23/13

Yeap, same thing.... - SallyBR - 6:56pm on 02/23/13

Oscars, Oscars and how Chocolate PB Cookies became "Award Cookies" plus dates, b/c: yum! (pixs) - MariaDNoCA - 9:59pm on 02/25/13

the cookies turned out great! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:42am on 02/26/13

23904. chicken necks? I saw large bags of these in a country market where - Janet in NC - 2:58am on 02/23/13 (28)

Yes, they make excellent stock. Make a big kettle full & freeze it. - Melissa Dallas - 1:00pm on 02/23/13

Thanks, that's what I thought. The woman in the store said people cook them and serve them over - Janet in NC - 2:51pm on 02/23/13

I so miss grocery stores all having choice instead of select beef [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:30pm on 02/23/13

Yes, I've been whining about that ever since I moved here. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:44pm on 02/25/13

Am I the only one who, after simmering a batch of stock, can be caught nibbling the necks - Joe - 3:52pm on 02/23/13

When dh's aunt from Hungary was here, she would love to find those types of goodies! She made - barb_b - 4:04pm on 02/23/13

I've never nibbled duck feet! I feel vindicated. It's really a shame that we don't enjoy - Joe - 2:43am on 02/24/13

I have to admit, that I did have a lil problem w/ the duck feet ... I was thinking of sandi : ) - barb_b - 4:17am on 02/24/13

Unlike Joe, at least you have a - FloriSandy - 4:38am on 02/24/13

Vindicated??! Eat my [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 4:29am on 02/24/13

I do it too. The oyster in the back is the best too! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:36pm on 02/23/13

Oh yes, around here those oysters are gone long before the stock gets made - Joe - 2:44am on 02/24/13

I love turkey and duck neck meat, have never seen chicken necks around here. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:30am on 02/24/13
Joe - not at all!!! Neck bones of all kinds are the best meat.... - Music City Missy - 6:39am on 02/24/13
We eat them! - Lana in FL - 4:30am on 02/26/13

I've never nibbled a walkie talkie either! I started in this thread feeling reckless and daring - Joe - 6:29am on 02/26/13

You'd enjoy walkie-talkies, Joe. "Many parts ARE edible!" Maybe add a little dijon. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:45am on 02/27/13

A friend buys turkey necks all of the time, for soup and to cook with beans. Yum. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 3:26am on 02/24/13

Do any of you use turkey tails? A southern friend gave me some swearing they make the best stock [NT] - cheezz - 6:43am on 02/24/13

Seasoned and roasted, that li'l chunk o'goodness is the best 2 bites on the bird! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:09am on 02/24/13

Really?? But it's all bone...are you pulling my leg Steve-O?! [NT] - cheezz - 12:31am on 02/25/13

Bone . . . surrounded by 3 or 4 bites of incredible goodness, Not unlike the "oyster".. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:56am on 02/25/13

Good to know....thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 7:03am on 02/25/13

I agree, Steve. In my family the tail, also called the "Pope's Nose,""was fought over. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:46am on 02/25/13

My grandpa called those the Pope's nose - as an adult it's horrifying but as a kid that was funny! - Heather_in_SF - 8:37pm on 02/25/13

I always thought they were saying the poke's nose. Go figure. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:15am on 02/26/13

How did you see into my mirror !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:07pm on 02/25/13

Whew! Oh good...I though she was talking about me [NT] - cheezz - 7:22pm on 02/25/13

23905. ISO ideas for croquet game picnic food - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:59am on 02/23/13 (9)

Don't forget the brownies! [NT] - Meryl - 3:07am on 02/23/13
How about - Earnie - 3:39am on 02/23/13

Last night my son threw together a lovely idea that might be good for you. - elaine - 4:38am on 02/23/13

Hi Amanda, so nice to see you. - Melissa Dallas - 1:06pm on 02/23/13
Hi Amanda! How are you doing? You have to have tea, and wear a frilly hat! Other ideas might be [LINK] - DawnNYS - 4:46pm on 02/23/13
How about Rec: Mini Roast Beef Sliders? You could buy the best [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:22am on 02/24/13
Joe's done several lovely picnic menus. Do a search on "Hollywood Bowl" to see them. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:09am on 02/24/13

Thanks, you've reminded me I never posted the third one. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 5:38pm on 02/24/13
also check out all the good menus in T&T. lots of creative picnic ideas [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:48am on 02/26/13

23906. REC: Rice and Kale Bowl. Inspired by 101 Cookbooks.... - Barbara in VA - 2:09pm on 02/23/13 (2)

This is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing Barbara :-) [NT] - EvaN - 4:51pm on 02/23/13
That looks good. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:33am on 02/24/13

23907. Interesting assortment of cooking mags on sale - colleenmomof2 - 2:24pm on 02/23/13 (1)

Thanks Colleen. If I didn't have a 1000 of them I don't have room for, I'd order! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:37pm on 02/24/13

23908. So we've been invited to my sister's for an Oscar-watching party, and I've been asked to - DawnNYS - 4:51pm on 02/23/13 (12)

mini country ham biscuits is one idea. [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:07pm on 02/23/13

PS. If you don't have time to make the biscuits people here sometimes use - Janet in NC - 5:09pm on 02/23/13
pulled pork on sweet potato biscuits! [NT] - cheezz - 6:41am on 02/24/13

Thanks for such a quick response, everyone. It will be an easy choice, biscuits with [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 3:33pm on 02/24/13

Seems like he wasn't a big "food-person"... (link inside) [NT] [LINK] - EvaN - 5:09pm on 02/23/13
Sounds like a cheese plate would fit the bill. [NT] - Traca - 6:03pm on 02/23/13

(Text inside the post above.) [NT] - Traca - 6:04pm on 02/23/13

Mini apple pies/cake/sliced apples with dip. Rolled "log" cake (log cabin) ... - MariaDNoCA - 7:32pm on 02/23/13
*Spoiler alert* ...Lincoln dies [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:30am on 02/24/13

oh man, now you've spoiled the ending for me!! heehee [NT] - cheezz - 6:42am on 02/24/13

ROFL!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:31am on 02/24/13

um, to you Maria... [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:32am on 02/24/13

23909. Anyone else here with experience from cooking at a mountain cabin? - EvaN - 5:17pm on 02/23/13 (26)

Let me add: The cabin doesn't have water (we have to carry it inside from a pump house outside) - EvaN - 5:21pm on 02/23/13

two things that I'd start with are: 1) cast iron dutch oven - pmassell_93 - 6:17pm on 02/23/13

Me, I'd start with reservations at the nearest Hilton....I know, I'm a wimp :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:02am on 02/24/13
LoL, Cheezz :-D. I do own an electric tea kettle (I drink tea every day) so I have that. A cast iron - EvaN - 8:00am on 02/24/13

I can offer you a link to Christina Cooks. I watch her regularly on TV and [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:33am on 02/24/13

What a great site. I've never heard of her before, but I'm definitely checking her out! [NT] - EvaN - 7:56am on 02/24/13

I can offer you a link to Christina Cooks. I watch her regularly on TV and [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:44am on 02/24/13

Here's what I mean about the chafing dish/sterno set here at link. Sorry about the double vision. [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:57am on 02/24/13

Not that I own one, but a crock pot seems perfect for this. - MariaDNoCA - 4:15am on 02/24/13

I don't think I could live without my crockpot! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:54pm on 02/25/13

I'm not sure I'd know what to do with one... - MariaDNoCA - 7:55am on 03/13/13

Maria, I have this 1.5 quart small crock pot that I just love for the 2 of us. bought it on a whim [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:16pm on 03/13/13

Congratulations! I have such fond memories of family mountain vacations. What's the elevation? - Joe - 4:26am on 02/24/13

Joe, GREAT idea about freezing food and bringing it up before it's thawed. Our cabin - EvaN - 7:46am on 02/24/13

I don't know how my parents did it either. With 8 kids and 2 weeks' worth of supplies all crammed in - Joe - 5:13pm on 02/24/13

I'm sorry, I have to ask... - orchid - 5:41pm on 02/24/13

LOL. No, he was on top of the Mercedes. [NT] - Joe - 10:21pm on 02/24/13

What dog? :o( [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:50pm on 02/25/13

We were making catty references to Mitt Romney's poor Irish setter. I know I know, - Joe - 11:56pm on 02/25/13

Oh.. I thought I blacked out for a minute ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:36pm on 02/27/13

Hi Eva. Nice! I'm not promoting any particular brand, but the other day on [LINK] - DawnNYS - 8:51pm on 02/25/13

my boss has one type of this cooker and loves it. great for roasting meat/poultry [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:58am on 02/26/13
I love the induction cooker, Dawn. DH is looking into it now. :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:35pm on 02/27/13

a small gas or electric grill. small canisters of fuel aren't too hard to cart up if gas. - AngAk1 - 2:02am on 02/26/13

Ang, I never thought of a grill, but that's a wonderful idea. As a matter of fact, I do have a small - EvaN - 7:37pm on 02/27/13

yay, re-purposing. those small grills are great if it's just the 2 of you. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:46pm on 02/27/13

23910. Free Craftsy Online Class with Peter Rinehart "Make PIzza at Home" [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 6:24pm on 02/23/13 (5)

thanks, I haven't seen this site before. [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:51pm on 02/23/13

Me neither. I have a pizza stone and would love to give pizza making a whirl. Thanks Dawn! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:48am on 02/24/13

Absolutely critical hint: Turn your oven to the highest temp (mine is 500), slide a rack - MarilynFL - 6:00pm on 02/25/13

I have never been successful at the slide so - cyalexa2 - 7:04pm on 02/25/13

Great tips ladies. Thanks! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:28am on 02/26/13

23911. the stubborn NT and editing Bug - pmassell_93 - 11:13pm on 02/23/13 (6)

Thanks for all your good work, Paul. [NT] - Janet in NC - 11:47pm on 02/23/13

Thank you, thank you, you're the best! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:31am on 02/25/13

Thanks, Paul. How go your adventures in bread baking, by the way? Always enjoy hearing other's - Steve2 in LA - 2:06am on 02/24/13
Paul.... You Rock! : ) (Can you tell I spent the day w/ my 20 yr old niece and nephew) [NT] - barb_b - 3:59am on 02/24/13
Thanks Paul! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:04am on 02/24/13
Thanks Paul! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:10pm on 02/24/13

23912. Does anyone have an HP printer that uses "HP 56" ink? If so... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:33am on 02/24/13 (3)

I do but I wont be in the States until May. If no one else replies you can send to my cousin in NY. - elaine - 6:36am on 02/24/13

You win, Elaine! Send an email to .... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:24am on 02/25/13

Michael, thanks so much. I will email you tomorrow. [NT] - elaine - 6:57pm on 02/25/13

23913. King Arthur flour recall--5 lb. bags [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:44pm on 02/24/13 (8)

Small blue food grade balls?? WHUT?!! Why would flour machinery be emitting these?! [NT] - cheezz - 12:36am on 02/25/13

they are from the Smurfs that run the machinery [NT] - pmassell_93 - 1:02am on 02/25/13

hahahaha...probably right! [NT] - cheezz - 2:24am on 02/25/13
Must [NT] - mistral - 3:09am on 02/25/13
try again: Must've been smurf "Take your kids to work" day. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:10am on 02/25/13
Steve, what have you done with Paul? Smurf balls, indeed. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:43am on 02/25/13

[snicker...] [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:32pm on 02/25/13
I believe Paul has had this capacity all along, he just needed some "wrongness inspiration" from moi [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:04am on 02/26/13

23914. Made CI's Modern Beef Burgundy today - Marvelous!!! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 11:17pm on 02/24/13 (14)

I made it last night too - and yes it was wonderful - Tess - 1:21pm on 02/25/13

Only 2 of us too - it's going to last a while - deb-in-MI - 2:01pm on 02/25/13

I thought the same thing about the carrots... isn't that funny - Tess - 2:46pm on 02/25/13

We are definitely in sync:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:01pm on 02/25/13

Sounds delish! Thanks for posting Deb! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:50pm on 02/25/13
Did you find that it was actually easier than the traditional method? - MoNJ - 10:28pm on 02/25/13

It's been SO long since I've made the traditional recipe I can't recall - deb-in-MI - 11:30am on 02/26/13

I can't view the recipe. could someone copy and post it here? [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:15am on 02/26/13

Ang, I'm not sure if this is the right one, but it's from CI: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:45am on 02/26/13

Here's the recipe Ang - deb-in-MI - 11:31am on 02/26/13

thanks all. do you find that a whole bottle of wine is necessary? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 02/26/13

Yep! - deb-in-MI - 8:40pm on 02/26/13

I agree with Deb - yes - the whole bottle - Tess - 2:05pm on 02/27/13

Similar frame of mind.... Made Julia Child's version.... - SallyBR - 1:55am on 02/27/13

23915. The Ying and Yang on genetically modified "Golden Rice." I watched [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 8:07am on 02/25/13 (27)

Sandy, you can probably guess where I fall on this issue! I believe GMO foods are designed to sell [LINK] - Joe - 5:30pm on 02/25/13

I've done a total 180 on this issue. I agree 100$(%) - pmassell_93 - 6:11pm on 02/25/13

There are instances of patenting that make sense--hybrid roses, fruit trees, etc. - Joe - 10:40pm on 02/25/13

problem with hybrid roses is, there is no scent! I'll take the old roses any day :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:19pm on 02/26/13

Good point. I love the older simpler roses too. [NT] - Joe - 1:07am on 02/27/13

Paul, does this mean the percent sign bug is fixed?! Or did I win 100 bucks? [NT] - Joe - 10:41pm on 02/25/13

as a famous epicure was fond of saying - pmassell_93 - 3:25am on 02/26/13

I trust you 100% (testing) [NT] - Joe - 3:40am on 02/26/13

Here here!!! Don't even get my husband started on this...we are trying to go totally GMO-free [NT] - cheezz - 7:19pm on 02/25/13
Joe, thanks for enlightening me on this subject. I had no idea. I just read the entire [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:48am on 02/26/13

I'm so glad you read it. It's true, switching to soil-building practices would absorb carbon - Joe - 3:39am on 02/26/13

On the ballot for fall? Mandatory GMO labeling in Seattle. So happy that initiative went through. [NT] - Traca - 3:05am on 02/26/13

It lost here ;-( Monsanto spent a fortune defeating it. [NT] - Joe - 3:36am on 02/26/13

I'm hoping there will be great momentum for it, coming on the heels of the plastic bag ban last year [NT] - Traca - 4:50am on 02/26/13

My city of Long Beach passed that 2 year ago. LA is next. I see less garbage in the channels now. - Joe - 6:21am on 02/26/13

Here we have an advantage. Seattle makes up 60% of the votes in our state. What passes here - Traca - 6:25pm on 02/26/13

They outspent supporters 10 to 1 here, and convinced enough people that the labeling - Joe - 10:08pm on 02/26/13

Yes, food price fear mongering. Seriously didn't think folks would be fooled - wrong. - MariaDNoCA - 12:55am on 02/27/13

Our ban only applies to grocery stores. And there is a 10-cent charge for the paper bags. - Joe - 2:58pm on 02/27/13

We have the charge for a bag, but the cost goes up every year... - MariaDNoCA - 7:09pm on 03/01/13

And Smuckers, Dupont, Pepsi, CocaCola, Dow, Bayer Crop Science and others - see the chart [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:58pm on 02/26/13

Interesting--I guess none of them can afford new packaging. I see I was wrong--the ratio was 5 to 1. [NT] - Joe - 1:06am on 02/27/13

One of my biggest disappointments of the past election was the defeat of this. - MariaDNoCA - 12:46am on 02/27/13

This was an abject lesson that campaign ads LIE. I hope next time it will pass. - Heather_in_SF - 11:33pm on 02/28/13

I hope there is a 2nd chance to get on the ballot! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:55pm on 03/01/13

I hate it when they lump cross breeding of existing species to improve crops etc - Heather_in_SF - 11:54pm on 02/26/13
GMO foods are forbidden over here, and I hope It'll stay that way. [NT] - EvaN - 10:35am on 03/02/13

23916. cheezz, just got back into town. The chocolate Gluten-Free cake is from Jacques Torres. I used half [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 02/25/13 (1)

Half of the recipe? Which half?! Ha - thanks so much...my thighs are jiggling in response.... [NT] - cheezz - 7:18pm on 02/25/13

23917. In the Beginning, there was Order. - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 02/25/13 (6)

ROTFL!!!! OMG!!! How clever and witty you are, thank you :) - Barbara in VA - 5:21pm on 02/25/13

Those of us who know you, bow and give homage :) The planets are in alignment once more... [NT] - cheezz - 7:13pm on 02/25/13

Jiminy Christmas! I keep all of my measuring cups crammed. . . - mistral - 5:27pm on 02/25/13
My yellow tupperware canisters would be in good company [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:26pm on 02/25/13
...and then peace reigned throughout the land. (Yay!!!) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:27pm on 02/25/13
I'm so glad that order is restored. And thanks for the laugh :-D [NT] - EvaN - 7:31pm on 02/27/13

23918. My Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 10:33pm on 02/25/13 (1)

Those are great prices at your farmer's market. - cyalexa2 - 12:55am on 02/26/13

23919. Just wanted to share a picture of the ramen I had last night from Ramen Club - Heather_in_SF - 12:48am on 02/26/13 (5)

Lovely but I have a question - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:19am on 02/26/13

Ramen here is usually served in pork broth - tonkotsu. Different from tonkatsu, fried pork cutlet. [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:08am on 02/26/13

Aha- did not know that. You learn something every day. Thank you! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:04pm on 02/26/13

My American friend but who is very Japanese always gets on my case about pronunciation! - Heather_in_SF - 11:47pm on 02/26/13

Interesting write up on this in Serious Eats. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:27am on 02/26/13

23920. To check out: Soft-Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:12am on 02/26/13 (3)

beautiful blog - I just subscribed. Thanks Meryl [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:34am on 02/26/13
oh yes! what a great idea for a cookie. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:16pm on 02/26/13
Thk U, Meryl! Sure are some delicious looking ckies @ this site. Wish I had 1 to eat right now..... [NT] - wigs - 6:30pm on 02/28/13

23921. Driscoll's Raspberry Pink Ombre Cake - Lovely Looking [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:00pm on 02/26/13 (3)

That would be perfect for a baby shower! [NT] - cheezz - 10:22pm on 02/26/13
"Prep time: 10 minutes." Good one, Driscoll's. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:44am on 02/27/13

ha! no way. maybe to assemble the ingredients for the cake. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 02/27/13

23922. The antique store where I have my cafe, is having an Artisan Show on - Dawn_MO - 1:12pm on 02/26/13 (37)

Lemon bars, crumbly-topped jam bars, meringue hearts, and something chocolate. All the food groups. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:18pm on 02/26/13
I love the rec you pointed out REC: Silver Palate's Cream of Tomato Soup [LINK] - barb_b - 1:50pm on 02/26/13

barb, this is one of those soups where it's worth finding a #10-size can of tomatoes. - MarilynFL - 3:30pm on 02/26/13

"freezes beautifully"---can't help but think of Steel Magnolias [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 02/26/13

REC: Carrot Quik Slaw... - charlie - 2:33pm on 02/26/13
REC: Claremont Salad... - charlie - 2:36pm on 02/26/13

what a great do-ahead salad [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:22pm on 02/26/13

The Claremont was a NJ diner and that salad was always offered in a big bowl on each table--it - charlie - 12:32am on 02/27/13

This is a keeper! Thx for the rec and reminder. We like that it is not the typical Mayo salad. - barb_b - 6:10pm on 02/27/13

They're talking about and inch on Friday -- not a snowfall by Jersey standards BG. [NT] - charlie - 5:29am on 02/28/13

Laura Calder Picnic Tabbouleh Salad - Watched her make this and it looks delicious [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:50pm on 02/26/13
Cous-cous Carnivale is always beautiful. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:31pm on 02/26/13

Yummy salad. In a thread of more great-sounding cold salads. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:51pm on 02/26/13

This Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing is delish, if you want a "salad meal" in [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:10pm on 02/26/13
Apple, Pear, Dried Cranberry, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:50pm on 02/26/13

I just had this salad in Stuart, FL this weekend. Very light and refreshing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:11pm on 02/26/13

This is a fruit salad, but that's ok, right? REC Mango Salad - DawnNYS - 8:17pm on 02/26/13

REC Grape Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette - DawnNYS - 8:43pm on 02/26/13

Another fruit salad, REC Gouda Salad with Honey and Mint - DawnNYS - 8:56pm on 02/26/13

I don't have stock in these, but the PB cookies too. Pixs from this weekend to see what I mean >> [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:55pm on 02/26/13
Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries - posted in T&T [NT] - Meryl - 10:00pm on 02/26/13

Carrot, Orange, and Radish Salad - Meryl - 10:01pm on 02/26/13

Yellow Pepper Soup (I use 1 yellow and 1 red pepper): [LINK] - Meryl - 10:03pm on 02/26/13

REC: Potato Soup With Two Cheeses: [LINK] - Meryl - 10:05pm on 02/26/13

Soups, salalds and sides... >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:25pm on 02/26/13

Michael's Roasted Red Pepper Soup >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:26pm on 02/26/13

Here are some ideas from Closet Cooking: "44 Soups to Warm the Soul" [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:17pm on 02/26/13
Staple with a twist: Southwest Caesar Salad - MariaDNoCA - 12:00am on 02/27/13
What an amazing thread. It will keep me busy for quite a while. Hope it helps you Dawn. [NT] - elaine - 5:13am on 02/27/13

It certainly is amazing! I haven't even made my way through half of them. - Dawn_MO - 1:22pm on 02/27/13

wraps. make up some sandwich wraps that can be portable. shop and eat. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 02/27/13

Good idea! I have done these in the past and they were very popular. - Dawn_MO - 7:26pm on 02/27/13

Stuffed Red Pepper Soup.... This is a fun and easy recipe. I kind of wing it using this rec as the [LINK] - barb_b - 6:00pm on 02/27/13

I think this would go over really well. Does it hold well in the crockpot? - Dawn_MO - 7:13pm on 02/27/13

Serving it now; I use the warm setting on crockpot vs/ heat / low. [NT] - barb_b - 9:44pm on 02/27/13
I was right I made a batch yesterday in preparation for today, and I sold out of it. - Dawn_MO - 12:43pm on 03/02/13

Thanks to Dawn/NYS for posting the Stuffed Pepper Soup too. - Dawn_MO - 12:51pm on 03/02/13

23923. Does any know what type of knife Giada has been using on some of her newer shows? - KarenNoCA - 10:13pm on 02/26/13 (2)

This one? - Michael in Phoenix - 10:51pm on 02/26/13

That's it Michael, I have been looking and looking? Do you have a knife like that? - KarenNoCA - 12:14am on 02/27/13

23924. 11 Ways to Use Maple Syrup [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:10pm on 02/26/13 (8)

Nice, I'm definitely making that Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin. Mmmmmmmm, pig. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:02am on 02/27/13

Only if you invite me to dinner. [NT] - Meryl - 4:09am on 02/27/13

Consider yourself invited. I'm still thinking on sides and dessert. Film at 11. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:53am on 02/28/13

I'll bring the chocolate! And the wine! What kind of wine would go with this dish? [NT] - Meryl - 2:26am on 02/28/13

Hmmm, I see there's ale in the recipe - so maybe ale would be better than wine? [NT] - Meryl - 2:29am on 02/28/13

I'd go with a HUGE Zinfandel, maybe the 2005 Turley Hayne Vineyard. Accompany the pork with smashed - Steve2 in LA - 4:38am on 02/28/13

You got it! Let me know when I should book my flight! [NT] - Meryl - 4:47am on 02/28/13

Will do. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:30pm on 02/28/13

23925. Attention Keema Beef Curry fans [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 1:04pm on 02/27/13 (1)

I put sweet potatoes into my Thai Yellow and Masaman curries all the time now. Good Stuff, eh? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:38pm on 02/27/13

23926. My first chorizo purchase and I'd love to hear your ideas - colleenmomof2 - 5:28pm on 02/27/13 (10)

I'm not a big fan of most versions of chorizo... it's just not my thing, but I will... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:37pm on 02/27/13
Colleen, I just made Twenty Minutes to Mexico a couple of weeks ago [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:12am on 02/28/13

I've also made an Albondigas-type recipe by simply adding some whisked eggs - FloriSandy - 2:25am on 02/28/13

Add to a pot of beans or especially refried beans. Scrambled into eggs. - Melissa Dallas - 5:10am on 02/28/13
Chorizo and White Bean Stew from BA looks really good and I think it would highlight your chorizo [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:55pm on 02/28/13

Yummy, wow! Creamy beans - colleenmomof2 - 11:28pm on 03/01/13

You're welcome! I must find some good chorizo. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:12pm on 03/06/13

Thanks for all of your suggestions! - colleenmomof2 - 1:05am on 03/01/13
I use chorizo in paella :-). Just chop up and add to the pan. [NT] - EvaN - 10:45am on 03/01/13

Me too :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:29pm on 03/01/13

23927. Planning how we will consume 10 pounds of baby red potatoes - colleenmomof2 - 5:37pm on 02/27/13 (18)

Rec: Room Temperature Baby Red Potato Salad - love it [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 5:58pm on 02/27/13
I've been making a kind of frittata lately where I slightly mash leftover - DawnNYS - 8:32pm on 02/27/13
Try Dawn Mo's Crash Hot Potatoes in T&T--addictive! [NT] [LINK] - MoNJ - 9:40pm on 02/27/13
Sour cream dill potato salad - Melissa Dallas - 1:25am on 02/28/13
I loved Ina Garten's Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. Recipe at link [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:50am on 02/28/13

My Mom's Potato Salad (5 lbs. of red bliss potatoes). BBQ some chicken/burgers, etc. [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:01am on 02/28/13

REC T&T RED POTATOES IN PARCHMENT PACKETS one of my very favorite potato recs - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:00am on 02/28/13

thanks for this reminder----so easy yet quite elegant [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:52pm on 02/28/13
Love these - made them often. Thanks again Cathy [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:02pm on 02/28/13

A few ideas - Earnie - 4:04am on 02/28/13
These Parmesan baked potatoes are TDF! [LINK] - cheezz - 5:57am on 02/28/13

These sound terrific - I will give them a try - thanks Cheez [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:50am on 02/28/13
Oh yes, these are yummy, have made them many times. Here's a link with [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:42pm on 02/28/13

Heather used the treatment on russets. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:45pm on 02/28/13

I think a little bacon sprinkled in wouldn't taste bad either :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:35pm on 02/28/13
Oh I remember those, they are so SO good. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:27pm on 02/28/13

Looks like I'll need more potatoes! - colleenmomof2 - 1:08am on 03/01/13

..."we're gonna need a bigger boat...for the potatoes, of course." [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:50pm on 03/01/13

23928. Karen NoCa, for some reason I cannot reply to the string above on Giada's knife... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:14pm on 02/27/13 (10)

I've reopened that thread - pmassell_93 - 6:25pm on 02/27/13

Hmmm. Did I tick someone off? I've seen me do it. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:28pm on 02/27/13
YIKES! I am hoping it was not me. I was responding to your post yesterday and we lost internet - barb_b - 8:43pm on 02/27/13

I opened it just fine a few minutes ago. It is a Target knife as stated - KarenNoCA - 12:50am on 02/28/13

Karen, according to some Amazon reviews the knife was recalled -- might be worth looking into. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:34pm on 02/28/13

Thank you, thank you! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 9:20pm on 02/28/13

I have several inexpensive Victorinox knives & they are my favorites. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:30am on 02/28/13
Sorry, a wacky trackpad and lack of sleep caused me to hit the "Close Thread" button last night! :( [NT] - ErininNY - 2:42am on 02/28/13

But I am not a moderator. Hmm! - ErininNY - 2:43am on 02/28/13

With great power comes great responsibility. I trust my missives to you. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:29am on 02/28/13

23929. I made passties today, and thought I'd share the recipe - DawnNYS - 8:52pm on 02/27/13 (3)

yum. sounds like pure comfort. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:43pm on 02/27/13
Yum! My mom's recipe uses beef, like a London broil... - Heather_in_SF - 12:00am on 03/01/13

If you mean minced pork, yes, that's what I did. Just about anything is good in - DawnNYS - 9:12pm on 03/01/13

23930. To check out: Crispy Cheese Bites [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:30am on 02/28/13 (4)

Yum. One of Julia's favorite snacks was frying leftover puff pastry scraps than showering them - Melissa Dallas - 1:28am on 02/28/13

They look like comfort food...copied! Thanks :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:18am on 02/28/13

Must....Make....These!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Meryl [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:51am on 02/28/13
Wait? What was that sound? Oh yeah...those are my arteries slamming shut! - MarilynFL - 12:59pm on 02/28/13

23931. I've been asked to do a baby shower cake. Am not worried about cake or frosting but... - cheezz - 6:02am on 02/28/13 (21)

How about a search on "Baby Shower Cakes" at google.com/images - deb-in-MI - 11:53am on 02/28/13

I did and was surprised that almost 100% were fondant! I've tasted the marshmallow fondant - cheezz - 9:33pm on 02/28/13
hi - neeshap2013 - 5:35am on 03/17/13

I made this same cake again last week. Both times it was for a baby boy. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:33pm on 02/28/13

Great cake Marilyn! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:01pm on 02/28/13
so adorable. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 02/28/13
Very cute duckie cake!!! Could totally do that in pink with pink duckies.... - cheezz - 9:28pm on 02/28/13

there's always peeps! - SusanKentfieldCa - 1:46am on 03/01/13

Peeps! Clever idea Susan! Tis the season for peeps [NT] - barb_b - 10:14pm on 03/01/13

or add some bling to the duckies necks---bows or candy necklaces [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:44pm on 03/01/13

Very cute! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:51am on 03/01/13

Is there a theme? Some folks do a theme with invites/etc. - MariaDNoCA - 6:15pm on 02/28/13

The online evite had birds, but no specific theme [NT] - cheezz - 9:34pm on 02/28/13

Couldn't resist.... - MariaDNoCA - 12:00am on 03/01/13

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:37am on 03/01/13
Remember the restaurant skit where these two wanted to know the provenance of all the food. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 03/01/13

No! I'd never seen them before...kinda creepy [NT] - cheezz - 11:32pm on 03/01/13

Funny!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:42am on 03/02/13

I should've expected it...they've come up with a theme. This is why I like to take charge of things - cheezz - 6:41am on 03/01/13

Here's an baby owl woodland cake [Pinterest, of course] [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:04pm on 03/01/13

Pinterest has the cutest cakes...all fondant of course, but it gave me ideas [NT] - cheezz - 11:31pm on 03/01/13

23932. Cake Central videos [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:53pm on 02/28/13 (3)

Square-corner cakes. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 02/28/13

Round cakes. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:55pm on 02/28/13

These are good. If I ever try fondant again (Easter?) I may look at them again! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:13pm on 03/02/13

23933. Rec: Roasted Pork Loin with Maple-Mustard Crust from Fine Cooking. - Curious1 - 4:15pm on 02/28/13 (0)

23934. Need ideas for cold food to be served in a park for sunrise services. TIA! - cheezz - 6:55pm on 02/28/13 (13)

Deviled eggs and/ or Scotch eggs [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:45pm on 02/28/13

Cathy I was going to make your pickled eggs and beets. dh picked up "pickled beets in a jar" vs. [LINK] - barb_b - 9:55pm on 02/28/13

No-won't work. They are already pickled. But if the pickling juice is.... - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:00am on 03/01/13

And, by the way, pickled eggs make GREAT Scotch eggs. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:01am on 03/01/13

what a great idea! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:48pm on 03/01/13

Reminds me we used to do that as kids...eat all the pickled beets and fill with eggs :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:31pm on 03/01/13

Rec: Vegetable Fritatta [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:05pm on 02/28/13

Room-temp Frittata is a great idea. Here is another type to consider - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:05am on 03/01/13

Sliced ham? Curried fruit? mini quiches? [NT] - barb_b - 10:24pm on 02/28/13
Pinwheels (ham and cheese, etc.), Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries... [NT] - Meryl - 12:45am on 03/01/13
I neglected to say this is for 200+people and we are purchasing, not making it [NT] - cheezz - 6:35am on 03/01/13

get thee to Costco---roll ups, fruit trays, veggies and humus, mini croissants(bakery), [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:52pm on 03/01/13

I'm afraid so....to the Land of Plenty it shall be [NT] - cheezz - 11:32pm on 03/01/13

23935. Anyone have any good sourdough recipes? Nephew gave me some of his starter - CynUpstateNY - 7:58pm on 02/28/13 (22)

I had great success with No-Knead Sourdough recipes and Joe has a Sourdough Rye that rocks. Joe? - Steve2 in LA - 9:32pm on 02/28/13

Here it is. Steve originally suggested I look into sourdough rye but he had an ulterior motive. [LINK] - Joe - 1:36am on 03/01/13

Here's a picture of the rye-loaf I made using Joe's starter and recipe. Seriously fit t'eat. [NT] [IMAGE] - Steve2 in LA - 9:09am on 03/01/13
And he's right. It freezes really well but stays fresh on the counter for almost a week. It was - Steve2 in LA - 9:10am on 03/01/13

I'm always right. Thank you for noticing. [NT] - Joe - 9:08pm on 03/01/13

Is there rye flour in this starter? - cyalexa2 - 2:07pm on 03/01/13

No, just in the mix. And it's surprisingly little rye flour but it has a wonderful taste. [NT] - Joe - 3:49pm on 03/01/13

One of my favorites.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 9:52pm on 02/28/13

Here's the one I use most often for a round loaf, focacia or pizza dough - cyalexa2 - 1:32am on 03/01/13

I have a great pancake recipe at home that uses sourdough starter, if you're interested.... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:34pm on 02/28/13
Saw Steve's post first and immediately started on it. Going to try them all! Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:47am on 03/01/13
I've never had any luck with sourdough bread. I think the problem is - EvaN - 10:42am on 03/01/13

Chlorinated water definitely damages a sourdough culture. I use bottled water for sourdough. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:21pm on 03/01/13

Well I never knew that - not surprised though! [NT] - cheezz - 11:34pm on 03/01/13

Can we have a side conversation about Sourdough to help me understand this? - MariaDNoCA - 7:44pm on 03/01/13

You can buy SF sourdough starter, the "real one"... - SallyBR - 8:47pm on 03/01/13
Whether you're insane or not is between you and your health care provider. Sourdough, on the other - Steve2 in LA - 9:30pm on 03/01/13
Funny thing is, sourdough made in SF has different flavors too, - Heather_in_SF - 12:44am on 03/02/13

This *is* fascinating! So does this mean starter doesn't make a difference? - MariaDNoCA - 1:41am on 03/02/13

Sour Flour SF Workshop- May 22 2013 - daricem - 10:34pm on 03/02/13

Thanks.... - MariaDNoCA - 12:48am on 03/03/13
Please tell Danny hello from me, Darice, he's the baker I apprenticed with and mentioned above. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:14pm on 03/04/13

23936. Warning: The following image contains graphic content!!! [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:11am on 03/01/13 (2)

Be still my heart!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:34am on 03/01/13
I think this needs some scrambled eggs at the bottom and some cheese on top! and. . . - mistral - 10:05pm on 03/01/13

23937. Deb in MI, made your chocolate pudding, only with semi-sweet. Very nice. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:58pm on 03/01/13 (1)

Thanks for letting me know, Marilyn. I've been makign it w/ semi sweet too as of late. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:43pm on 03/01/13

23938. Cardamom Oatmeal Pancakes with apricots [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:42pm on 03/01/13 (3)

Before you ding me for weather comments, note that Florida EATS its inhabitants. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:45pm on 03/01/13
They *do* look good! Thanks for posting [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:00pm on 03/02/13

Update: Mediocre at best. No rising agent, so they just were flat and gummy. - MarilynFL - 3:38pm on 03/05/13

23939. Does anyone have a good "hot mustard" to serve with corned beef and cabbage? - Barbara in VA - 5:23pm on 03/01/13 (4)

I pick this one up at World Market when I go there. [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 5:39pm on 03/01/13
If you want to try to make one, Olga has a Spiced German Mustard in T&T [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:03pm on 03/01/13
I enjoyed this one rec: Hot and sweet mustard from epi [LINK] - barb_b - 10:26pm on 03/01/13

And enjoyed Orchids Sweet hot mustard [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:28pm on 03/01/13

23940. Request from our Canadian posters: Do you have a recipe for the beef gravy used on poutine? - MarilynFL - 7:03pm on 03/01/13 (5)

I may be out of my league here (can't even pronounce "poutine"), but... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:47pm on 03/01/13
I'm not Canadian but Nadia G is. Oddly, I can't get into the Cooking Channel site, but here is her [LINK] - Joe - 12:39am on 03/02/13
If you can figure out a way for me to send you curds we have a fantastic - CynUpstateNY - 3:07am on 03/02/13
REC: Poutine with Guinness Gravy [LINK] - fressca - 4:00pm on 03/03/13
Excellent info! Thanks everyone, especially fressca who came out to play and help a friend. - MarilynFL - 12:28pm on 03/04/13

23941. Can some one link me a recipe for a low carb bread sub that used egg whites (only, I think)?. . . - mistral - 10:10pm on 03/01/13 (4)

Could it have been this one?? They got pretty good reviews somewhere...... - MoNJ - 10:56pm on 03/01/13

I will save this one. The one I am thinking of was posted in here, within the last 6 months.(nt) - mistral - 12:03am on 03/02/13

It was posted here last Sept by MoNJ - I think it's been posted a few times [NT] - cheezz - 4:21am on 03/02/13

That one's also been called Cloud Bread. I printed it but haven't tried yet [NT] - cheezz - 11:39pm on 03/01/13

23942. Question re: Penny's Rolled Sugar Cookies [LINK] - cheezz - 4:10am on 03/02/13 (9)

I use the 2 TBS vanilla + the 1 tsp almond as written. The original recipe [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:26am on 03/02/13

Thanks Lisa - I'm pretty sure I've skimped on the extract but won't next time:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:40pm on 03/02/13

Here is an interesting article about Penny - with some additional ideas for decorating [LINK] - LisainLA - 7:40pm on 03/02/13

I like that technique! Thanks for the interesting article. My DD lives in Austin! [NT] - cheezz - 9:31pm on 03/02/13
What a great tip for decorating without using frosting--gotta remember this! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:57pm on 03/02/13
Great article/tips - thanks for posting! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:57am on 03/03/13
What an interesting idea! I would have thought more water would make dough harder. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:41pm on 03/04/13

Hmmm...I wonder if vodka would work better since it would evaporate [NT] - cheezz - 9:27pm on 03/04/13

thanks for posting the article. great info. I always thought Penny was one of us from Gail's :) [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:31pm on 03/04/13

23943. I think this is slightly illegal, isn't it? FRC False Advertising - DawnNYS - 8:31pm on 03/02/13 (6)

Illegal...don't know. Unethical...definitely. I find the same problem with "crab salad". I always - CynUpstateNY - 9:11pm on 03/02/13

Hi Cyn, funny you - DawnNYS - 9:41pm on 03/02/13

Sorry...I'm lost. Can't think of any ts :-( [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:23pm on 03/03/13

Wasn't it you that stayed in the Lodge? Turning Stone - Emerald Restaurant [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:15pm on 03/05/13

Awful! Can't they be sued for false advertising?! What if someone were allergic? [NT] - cheezz - 9:33pm on 03/02/13
Ugh. You have to wonder what else they're not being entirely forthcoming about in the kitchen... [NT] - ErininNY - 11:55pm on 03/02/13

23944. REC: Thick and Chewy chocolate chip cookies - I made these around 2 AM - Delicious! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:31am on 03/03/13 (1)

I wish I was still a midnight baker :-). These days I find myself falling asleep at 9pm.... [NT] - EvaN - 8:06am on 03/03/13

23945. Saturday Six - Melissa Dallas - 1:54am on 03/03/13 (24)

Ooh, I love apple butter. You're lucky you can find some good apples in your area - I haven't - Meryl - 2:04am on 03/03/13

Thanks. Sprouts still has lots. I think I used five different varieties. - Melissa Dallas - 2:14am on 03/03/13

Melissa, sorry about your friend. I have a younger sis who may wind up just like that. apple ?? - AngAk1 - 1:10am on 03/05/13

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Melissa. That suck$! I can offer you my [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:49am on 03/03/13
Sorry about your friend, you feel so helpless in situations in situations like that [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:55pm on 03/03/13

Weekend Six [LINK] - DawnNYS - 5:28pm on 03/03/13

yummmmm. make me some polenta bites when I come over, OK? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:37pm on 03/04/13

Weekend Six - Barbara in VA - 7:54pm on 03/03/13

great dinner menu! how did you fill the thumbprint cookies? I'm picturing a few junior mints [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 03/04/13

Ang I made a little mint buttercream and piped it with a star tip. Turned out nice :-) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:01am on 03/07/13

So sorry about your friend... - MariaDNoCA - 6:28am on 03/04/13

Downton Fans - if you've seen season 3 this isn't a spoiler... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 6:30am on 03/04/13

hahaha. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:34pm on 03/04/13
I hear (spoiler) that - DawnNYS - 9:40pm on 03/05/13

Maybe... - Joe - 2:44pm on 03/06/13

You can be 99 & 44/100% sure of that. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:01pm on 03/06/13

So sorry about your friend, what a sad thing. Making the house smell like apples sounds divine. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:16pm on 03/04/13
Weekend Six - Heather_in_SF - 9:30pm on 03/04/13

I'd call that the traumatic six! How scary - fires give me the heebie jeebies too [NT] - cheezz - 12:08am on 03/05/13
Yikes! Scary!!! Is it a full moon or something? I had a bit of a scare this morning too... - MariaDNoCA - 5:40am on 03/05/13

OMG Maria, that is so scary! - Heather_in_SF - 5:45pm on 03/05/13

Well let's hope there isn't a next time. (Yeah, had a bit of the vapors over that, but good now.) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:33pm on 03/05/13

Just another day in the neighborhood in So CA... Honestly, though, pretty scary! [NT] - cheezz - 10:25pm on 03/05/13

I know, I kept thinking - this isn't SoCal! ...of course if it was there'd be 'copters/cameras.. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:16am on 03/13/13

23946. Sweet Potato & Bison Lasagna - Marsha tbay - 2:13am on 03/03/13 (0)

23947. Sweet Potato Carrot Apple & Red Lentil Soup - Marsha tbay - 2:14am on 03/03/13 (2)

thanks for the sweet potato recipes marsha. We're trying to add more to our menus. I added the link [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:22pm on 03/04/13
Another one trying to eat more sweet potatoes here. Thanks for sharing, Marsha :-) [NT] - EvaN - 11:42pm on 03/04/13

23948. "Hostess CupCake" 2.0 [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:38am on 03/03/13 (1)

nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:41pm on 03/04/13

23949. I made some wonderful recipes yesterday. There wasn't the turn out - Dawn_MO - 4:36pm on 03/03/13 (10)

Nice the word is getting around! I love dilled tuna salad and would'a bought it if - DawnNYS - 4:49pm on 03/03/13

Whoops, did a search for the Greek Chicken Pasta Salad and I couldn't find it here. Could you post - DawnNYS - 4:58pm on 03/03/13

I just made it up, but I will tell you what I put in it. - Dawn_MO - 5:05pm on 03/03/13

Thanks! Looks like something I'll have to try. [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:16pm on 03/04/13

Didn't someone ask about what to do with leftover doughnuts? I froze a bunch - Dawn_MO - 4:54pm on 03/03/13

Here was a short thread on it - no recipes, but ideas >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 7:40pm on 03/03/13

Funny enough, Dawn - you started it last Sept. :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 03/03/13

Sheesh and thanks! :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:30pm on 03/03/13

why, Paula Deen has donut bread pudding recipe. of course! my arteries slam shut when I read it [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:51pm on 03/04/13

Wish I had been there - all sounds great. I am sure it is a start. [NT] - elaine - 5:23am on 03/04/13

23950. Cleaned out the pantry and I have a ton of canned fruit. Any interesting ideas on - DawnNYS - 5:38pm on 03/03/13 (7)

Peaches are good cooked/baked with porkchops. I like pears as salad with grated cheddar. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:09pm on 03/03/13
REC: Peachy Stuffed Pork Chops--I remember making this eons ago--originally from "Judy" on the old - charlie - 9:23pm on 03/03/13

should read--at least 2 inches thick. [NT] - charlie - 9:24pm on 03/03/13

Rec: Curried Fruit My Mom serves this every year at christmas. even if it does not fit the menu. - barb_b - 11:13pm on 03/03/13
you can make individual peach crisps by topping a peach half with a nice crumble mix and baking. - AngAk1 - 7:55pm on 03/04/13
I really like this recipe and it's great with canned pears/peaches - Cold Ginger-Marinated Chicken [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:26pm on 03/04/13

Thanks everyone. It's in the crockpot now, except I used peaches and didn't have - DawnNYS - 9:18pm on 03/05/13

23951. Marilyn -- anything else lost? B/c here are the blue measuring cups...and spoons>>> [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:13pm on 03/03/13 (7)

You're right, Maria. Didn't some guy try to sell his soul on ebay? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:14pm on 03/03/13

Oh it's likely... - MariaDNoCA - 6:42am on 03/04/13

Hi Maria. Thank you, but I'm good. All is right in the World of Organized Measuring Cups. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:27pm on 03/04/13
...and you weren't on the cover of National Enquirer??? Why not?? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:39pm on 03/04/13

...oh if wishes were dreams, lol [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:08am on 03/05/13

Tats and beads...beads and tats. You really can't go wrongo there. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:23pm on 03/05/13
Ha, this was good. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:01pm on 03/05/13

23952. Ham bone shelf life - Carianna in WA - 10:39pm on 03/03/13 (9)

I want to make the soup right now if it's okay - so any immediate feedback would be awesome! :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 10:58pm on 03/03/13
Cured and cooked actually has a shorter shelf life than uncooked or uncured. [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:09pm on 03/03/13

Wow. That seems really conservative! 3 to 5 days? A big ham is likely... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:12pm on 03/03/13

Will it definitely be off in 3 or 7 or even 10 days in the fridge? Maybe not, assuming it was - LisainLA - 4:33am on 03/04/13

Thanks for the info, Lisa. I should probably watch my habits a bit more closely. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:09pm on 03/04/13

Since ham is salt-cured it usually has a decent shelf life in the fridge. - Michael in Phoenix - 11:09pm on 03/03/13

I'm going for it. I think I'll call it "Death by Ham Soup" [NT] - Carianna in WA - 11:46pm on 03/03/13

I guess what I don't get is why it's perfectly okay to hang and cure for months on end, and then - Carianna in WA - 12:52am on 03/04/13

Unless it was a "country ham", it was not likely cured by the hanging/drying method. - LisainLA - 4:30am on 03/04/13

23953. To check out: Divine Onion Crisps [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:22pm on 03/03/13 (1)

Meryl, this looks very interesting. I'm pinning it as my next weekend project :-) [NT] - EvaN - 11:46pm on 03/04/13

23954. Sister and I went to the farmer's market and bought these leetle, teeny baby parsnips. . . - mistral - 3:57am on 03/04/13 (3)

If can only find larger ones, this is good. rec: Roasted Parsnips w/ Mustard Vinaigrette [LINK] - barb_b - 2:20pm on 03/04/13

We cooked some very nice, fresh looking store-bought carrots with the parsnips . . . - mistral - 5:58pm on 03/04/13

Sounds Yummy!! I like the idea of combining the parsnips and the carrots. [NT] - barb_b - 7:36pm on 03/04/13

23955. Rec: Judy's Shrimp Diablo - barb_b - 4:09pm on 03/04/13 (2)

this made me chuckle---that a Mom makes her son Devil Shrimp as his favorite meal. : ) [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:09pm on 03/04/13

That is REALLY funny! I never gave it much thought! I am going to have fun with this one! [NT] - barb_b - 10:46pm on 03/04/13

23956. Michael in Phoenix, I had to google "shank" for the beef gravy cut. I did mention - MarilynFL - 4:21pm on 03/04/13 (11)

Cyn, thanks for the curd offer, but I'm going to work on the gravy first to get that down. Then - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 03/04/13

If you fry the fries in duck fat does it become a Holy Quartet? [NT] - Joe - 5:43pm on 03/04/13

Amen Brother. First you get down on your knees, - MarilynFL - 6:24pm on 03/04/13

Thanks, now I will have that song in my head all week. Everyone I work with is half my age - Joe - 10:28pm on 03/04/13

You're welcome [genuflect. genuflect. genuflect.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:32pm on 03/05/13

Marilyn, I did some research on Poutine gravy and here is a cheese curd recipe [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:41pm on 03/04/13

ummm, maybe I should get my cholesterol numbers checked "first" before going down this path. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:58pm on 03/04/13
I don't get the adding cheese curds bit. do they melt just from the gravy? or no melt, just squeaky [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:14pm on 03/04/13

When you use smallish curds they melt from the hot fries and the gravy. Too yummy. Oh my arteries! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:13pm on 03/04/13

Ya. Cholesterol numbers came in at 220 (no meds). So, no poutine & back to the exercising. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:30pm on 03/05/13

Marilyn, I just saw your questions. Sorry for the delay. Hope I'm not too late. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:01pm on 03/08/13

23957. So I bought a bag of "sprouted whole wheat flour"? Now what do I do? - MarilynFL - 6:19pm on 03/04/13 (4)

You can use it one for one in place of all-purpose flour - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:48pm on 03/04/13

so...the word "sprouted" in the title doesn't mean anything different? - MarilynFL - 6:57pm on 03/04/13

It really is a matter of being able to digest the grain easier- "they" let it sprout - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:12pm on 03/04/13

Good news. Thanks for the explanation. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 03/05/13

23958. Steve in LA, I bought a package of Keller's Cup4Cup. Which banana bread recipe did you use? - MarilynFL - 6:27pm on 03/04/13 (2)

Marilyn, use the recipe with whole wheat in it, just substitute both flours for equal amounts of - Steve2 in LA - 6:43am on 03/05/13

okey doke...thanks Steve. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 03/05/13

23959. Recap: Essential Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy - Traca - 7:51pm on 03/04/13 (0)

23960. Lemony Apple Cider Caramel Cake---I made this yesterday and it's terrific. not a hint of cinnamon [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:56pm on 03/04/13 (8)

Ant, did u get the PM I sent? Also, this sounds really fabulous...copied! [NT] - cheezz - 9:29pm on 03/04/13

no PM. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:26pm on 03/04/13

Ant...sorry :). My DD and I are thinking of an Alaska cruise from Vancouver - cheezz - 12:02am on 03/05/13

It's quite nice in June, but a warm day is in the 60s, maybe low 70s. we think it's lovely. - AngAk1 - 1:04am on 03/05/13

The meeting would be lovely! If this happens, I'll definitely let you know. Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 10:41pm on 03/05/13

We're also going, but doing it in reverse - oli - 11:56pm on 03/05/13

be sure to let me know if you make it to Anchorage---easy to meet up. [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:17am on 03/06/13
That's the best way to do it Oli - I had just planned to spend some time with my DD first [NT] - cheezz - 10:23pm on 03/06/13

23961. Today, in "Williams-Sonoma Is Delusional": $16 caster sugar! Really, the nerve. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:45am on 03/05/13 (2)

I actually paid $5 for this same 1 lb bag at Whole Foods because I wanted to test an English [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:27pm on 03/05/13

Shocking!! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:40pm on 03/05/13

23962. Has anyone tried "straw bale gardening"? [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:23pm on 03/05/13 (19)

Very interesting idea. I found other links to share [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 4:20pm on 03/05/13

Straw Bale Gardening Data Sheet W.Virginia U. [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:34pm on 03/05/13
Organic conditioning straw bale gardening recipe [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:41pm on 03/05/13
Notes from someone who attended [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:53pm on 03/05/13

The conditioning recipe copied from your link - colleenmomof2 - 4:31pm on 03/05/13
Marilyn, Thanks again for sharing this process! - colleenmomof2 - 5:31pm on 03/05/13

You're very welcome, colleen. Here is the original article I read. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:37pm on 03/05/13

thanks Marilyn and Colleen! can't wait for Joe to add his thoughts. I think this would work up here - AngAk1 - 7:42pm on 03/05/13

I've never tried it or seen it tried directly, so I don't have much to add, but I've read that it - Joe - 12:59am on 03/07/13

our garden bed is in a patch of tundra near the river---the river that flooded over last summer and - AngAk1 - 2:21am on 03/07/13

gardening in AK fascinates me - pmassell_93 - 2:47am on 03/07/13

picture of the flooding and the proposed garden area: the right side of the picture [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 6:03pm on 03/15/13

thanks from me also - pmassell_93 - 2:48am on 03/07/13

In the 70s I gardened in bushel baskets of mulch- worked great. Same principal - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:36pm on 03/05/13
I saw a demo of this at Sunset Magazine and considered it, now considering Sq Ft Garden... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 11:13pm on 03/05/13

Now this is just my size :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:24pm on 03/06/13

I am putting in some of these cement cinder block gardens for the kids this spring. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:37am on 03/10/13

dawn, thanks for the link. I think cinder blocks would be ideal and affordable for our raised beds [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:21pm on 03/11/13
This sounds like a very cool idea - hope you post some pictures! [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:31am on 03/13/13

23963. NFRC Towels - Janet in NC - 5:57pm on 03/05/13 (13)

You're not using fabric softener on them are you? - Melissa Dallas - 8:47pm on 03/05/13

no, never use fabric softener on anything. [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:33pm on 03/05/13

Are they 100% cotton? (look I used the percent sign!) - MariaDNoCA - 11:46pm on 03/05/13

Yes, they are 100% cotton.. Probably from Tuesday Morning or - Janet in NC - 12:56am on 03/06/13

I've had the same problem. Never could figure out why. [NT] - cheezz - 10:20pm on 03/05/13

Yep. Ditto on towels I bought at Target. My "birds are too noisy" guest complained - MarilynFL - 11:08pm on 03/05/13

You know you need to keep those towels just for her visit, right? [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:41pm on 03/06/13

Me too- towels just don't absorb. They just push the water around. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:22am on 03/06/13

Hmmm- look what I found [NT] [LINK] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:25am on 03/06/13

Thanks Cathy but it does seem silly to have to go through this - Janet in NC - 1:25pm on 03/06/13

I totally agree with you [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:18pm on 03/06/13

Are your towels "looped" terry vs a sheared terry? The sheared feels much softer but - Barbara in VA - 3:46pm on 03/06/13
I found these Kassatex towels at a discount store here--they're excellent. [LINK] - ErininNY - 6:19pm on 03/07/13

23964. How adorable is this: Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:40pm on 03/05/13 (1)

Cute, but sounds like a lot of work! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:52pm on 03/05/13

23965. Question: if I buy the Merckens melting chips and vacuum seal them, how long will they be good? - cheezz - 10:22pm on 03/05/13 (4)

cheezz the cocoa butter (for lack of knowing exactly what it is) will reduce. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:05pm on 03/05/13

Would freezing them after sealing help extend their life? [NT] - LisainLA - 12:34am on 03/06/13

Wouldn't you have to worry about water condensation? My Callebaut has a 2-year shelf-life - MarilynFL - 7:34pm on 03/06/13

Not sure how that would work - perhaps melting from frozen would eliminate the issue? [NT] - LisainLA - 3:23pm on 03/07/13

23966. Am I the only one that procrastinates doing work, and uses the excuse that I MUST look through - barb_b - 5:00pm on 03/06/13 (9)

yes, sweetie..you ARE the ONLY one who procrastinates. I'm busy doing brain surgery at this very mom - MarilynFL - 5:13pm on 03/06/13

I am paying vendor invoices and working *very hard* right now! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:40pm on 03/06/13

it's 10 minutes to 3 pm and I'm not working very hard. I had a meltdown yesterday - AngAk1 - 11:57pm on 03/06/13

We were supposed to get a bunch of snow today so I stayed home, along with - Barbara in VA - 12:56am on 03/07/13

I heard you did not get the "storm of the century" or whatever they were suggesting. dh even left - barb_b - 6:49pm on 03/07/13

You HAVE to watch this video! I rarely go to [LINK] - DawnNYS - 9:51pm on 03/07/13

This could be anyone from this area!!! Folks are just nuts when it comes to snow around here. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 10:54pm on 03/07/13
OMG; This was sooo funny!! dh and I have been laughing, this is my town!! [NT] - barb_b - 2:03am on 03/08/13

Barb, I hope your chili turns out better than mine! I am going to try again tonight in hopes of - Barbara in VA - 10:55pm on 03/07/13

23967. You know how you add a bit of corn syrup to keep sugar from crystallizing? Will agave do the same? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:38pm on 03/06/13 (2)

Maybe. From what I read glucose or fructose inhibit chain formation of crystals - Melissa Dallas - 7:52pm on 03/06/13
I have never had agave crystallize though, maybe I use it too quickly. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:06pm on 03/06/13

23968. Made this last evening, worth another post REC Grilled Game Hens With Cilantro-Honey Marinade - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:08pm on 03/06/13 (1)

I did this with duck. Yum! Served with a version of the marinade as a sauce to pass. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:38pm on 03/08/13

23969. I saw a cute tote bag on Pinterest for all of you book clubbers. - Dawn_MO - 7:43pm on 03/06/13 (3)

love it! I'm going to bookclub this Friday. hated the book but going for wine and fellowship [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:59pm on 03/06/13
very cute! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 03/07/13
Here's a link to purchase it... Tempting! :) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:44pm on 03/07/13

23970. Need help finding a Chocolate Bran Muffin recipe, please [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:23pm on 03/07/13 (3)

I would start with the chocolate base and add bran + ground flax seed. - LisainLA - 3:21pm on 03/07/13

Here's a really easy one using a low-fat brownie mix: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:42pm on 03/07/13

I saw this recipe but worried it wouldn't be luscious enough - colleenmomof2 - 7:31pm on 03/07/13

23971. ISO: AngAK. Here is the filling I used for the chocolate thumbprint cookies: - Barbara in VA - 2:00pm on 03/07/13 (1)

thanks barb! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 03/07/13

23972. CathyZ and SallyBR, please see PMs from me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 03/07/13 (6)

No PM came through, Marilyn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:11pm on 03/07/13

ah. Well, then...will you be around to receive mail in a week or so? - MarilynFL - 4:31pm on 03/07/13

Hmm- don't know why the PM didn't fly. - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:48pm on 03/07/13

I answered through PM.... hope you got it! :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 2:47pm on 03/08/13

I did. Larry's mailing out today. Hopefully, it'll arrive before Brazil! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:36pm on 03/08/13

Actually, they were mailed out today (Saturday) to reach Sally Tuesday & Cathy Wed. - MarilynFL - 7:47pm on 03/09/13

23973. How cute are these - Hostess Cupcake Cookies - Dash Recipes [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:07pm on 03/07/13 (6)

What a sweet anecdote. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:37pm on 03/07/13
Love! printed and will make for my bookclub in May. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:08pm on 03/07/13

Meryl, I think the Saco Cocoa would work well in this recipe [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:09pm on 03/07/13

Absolutely. [NT] - Meryl - 8:12pm on 03/07/13

Cute! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:48pm on 03/07/13
very cute! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:37pm on 03/08/13

23974. I've been working a lot with sourdough lately. ebery time I make bread or rolls - CynUpstateNY - 6:16pm on 03/07/13 (5)

As one who is recently afflicted with allergies relating to foods, - Heather_in_SF - 11:31pm on 03/07/13

what Heather said! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:52am on 03/08/13
Yeah, sounds like contact dermatitis. . . - mistral - 6:05pm on 03/08/13

Thanks. It's only the sourdough so I'll live with it. Goes away in a couple of days. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:05pm on 03/08/13

My friend uses Preparation H on her hands - clears the dermatitis right up :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:15pm on 03/09/13

23975. No Fail Sugar Cookies from CakeCentral. Lots of good tips in the comment section. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:00pm on 03/07/13 (2)

The cookies are so brown! I just use my 3-ingredient no fail shortbread recipe [NT] - cheezz - 9:30pm on 03/07/13
thanks Marilyn. here is a link to a King Arthur tutorial on Easter Egg cookies. stunning yet easy [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:57pm on 03/07/13

23976. I made owls! - cheezz - 9:24pm on 03/07/13 (27)

Too cute!! My uncle would'a loved them :o) I saw where you - DawnNYS - 9:54pm on 03/07/13
what a hoot! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:58pm on 03/07/13
You're so talented! I'd love to be able to do that' [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:26pm on 03/07/13

Thanks ladies! They were really easy - 3-ingredient shortbread cookies and - cheezz - 1:48am on 03/08/13

They look adorable! and delicious... oooo [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:20pm on 03/07/13
Those are really cute! [NT] - LisainLA - 12:13am on 03/08/13
And shrooms! - cheezz - 1:46am on 03/08/13

Wow [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:50am on 03/08/13

HA...easier than the owl cookies :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:19am on 03/08/13

How talented are you. Fabulous [NT] - elaine - 5:58am on 03/08/13

great job Cheezz!!!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:38pm on 03/08/13
Hoot did? Oh, these are adorable! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:05pm on 03/08/13
No, you made "WOWLS". WOW! Nice Work! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:27pm on 03/08/13
OMG! they are fabulous!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:12am on 03/09/13
Thanks all - you're so kind!! They go atop the shower cake tomorrow...pray it works! [NT] - cheezz - 11:14pm on 03/09/13

So cute! Take pictures of the cake to share! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:05pm on 03/10/13

how adorable; I like the one on the right, the white one. He looks like he up to some mischief. - barb_b - 7:40pm on 03/10/13

I give up, what are the shrooms? Merangue cookies [NT] - barb_b - 8:27pm on 03/10/13

Yes barb, just piped meringue [NT] - cheezz - 12:47am on 03/11/13

And here's the finished shower cake... - cheezz - 12:48am on 03/11/13

Brava!!!!!!!! I've been waiting to see this, oh Buttercream Queen. Well done! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:34pm on 03/11/13
wonderful! I call dibs on the owl with the squiggly stuff on top. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:23pm on 03/11/13

hahaha...I had to look at the pic again to see what the 'squiggly stuff' was...that's wire! - cheezz - 6:31am on 03/12/13

OMG, that's fabulous! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:37am on 03/13/13
WOW! Just beautiful! [NT] - barb_b - 11:45am on 03/13/13
So different--and nice--I hope everyone loved it!! Bravo! [NT] - MoNJ - 12:27pm on 03/17/13

Thanks! Yes, it was quite a hit and no one wanted to eat the owls...or mushrooms :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:08pm on 03/17/13

23977. REC Parmesean Haddock - DawnNYS - 10:27pm on 03/07/13 (0)

23978. NFR, or maybe: does viewing something or maybe the smell of something transport you immediately to - AngAk1 - 10:33pm on 03/07/13 (27)

I haven't done it in a while, but as recently as a few years ago I bought myself - Melissa Dallas - 10:57pm on 03/07/13

do kids still color in this electronic age? I sure hope so. it's one of my best memories [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:05pm on 03/07/13

Me too Ang. Let's (you and I) go buy a box and color! [NT] - orchid - 11:14pm on 03/07/13

can we have our very own boxes? I have a hard time sharing the new crayons :) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:20pm on 03/08/13

Hello. My name is Marilyn and I suffer from CSE (Crayola Sharpener Envy) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:42pm on 03/08/13

I think you grew up in a thrifty immigrant family home as well. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:31am on 03/09/13

Amen to that. Remember the "flesh" color? Hated it. What I loved was Magenta...even liked the name. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 03/09/13

Magenta is still my favorite. When I was young(er), I used to take it out of - LisainLA - 4:19pm on 03/10/13

I used to fight my sisters for the magenta. And the aqua. What does that tell you? [NT] - Joe - 7:46pm on 03/10/13

You have most excellent taste. :D [NT] - LisainLA - 11:17pm on 03/10/13

FABULOUS taste, I'd say. [NT] - Joe - 11:30pm on 03/10/13

TMC (The Magenta Crayola) was the last genome sequenced out of fabulous DNA. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:19am on 03/11/13

Cerulean blue for me. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:24pm on 03/11/13

Yes, kids certainly do - at least here. I have tons of crayons, come on over! :D [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:40pm on 03/07/13

now I have to look for these specials! I keep crayons around for visiting young-uns. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:50am on 03/08/13

Not a lovely place...more of a frightening memory. Our grade school - MarilynFL - 1:40pm on 03/08/13

The only problem with lining up in school that I remember was it was frequently alphabetical - Melissa Dallas - 5:53pm on 03/08/13

I had a teacher that reversed the order ever so often. A friend of mine (Y) really enjoyed that. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:09pm on 03/08/13
My last name is "B"-I was always near the nun's desk-hard to get away with things but not impossible - Tess - 1:25am on 03/09/13

I went to the same high school BOTH my parents taught at. Talk about not getting - Melissa Dallas - 2:47pm on 03/09/13

gahhhhh! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:25pm on 03/11/13

"Ahh, I love the smell of a fresh box of crayons in the morning" - my husband's 4yr old godchild - Tess - 1:29am on 03/09/13

Oh - and it took him 20 minutes to color Lincoln's hair because he was doing the various shades of - Tess - 1:30am on 03/09/13

Tess....can he spell Vidal Sa$$oon? You might want to encourage that hair stuff. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:25pm on 03/11/13

A freshly lit cigarette at the beach sends me over the moon. I know, I hate butts in the sand - Joe - 11:34pm on 03/10/13

wow, that's a powerful memory. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 03/11/13

Shh - I still have my crayons. My original box of 64 and a big box of 96. - MariaDNoCA - 8:41am on 03/13/13

23979. Rec: Grits Souffle from The Chew - DawnNYS - 10:36pm on 03/07/13 (1)

Dawn, we just made almost the exact same dish, only it was called polenta & adds Swiss chard. - MarilynFL - 3:04pm on 03/08/13

23980. ISO Sally/BR - Happy Anniversary to you! Also, I spotted the cottage loaf recipe on your blog [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 12:32am on 03/08/13 (11)

Oh, THANK YOU!!!! (more) - SallyBR - 2:49pm on 03/08/13

A pantry check, and no bread flour. pout-pout - Heather_in_SF - 5:57pm on 03/08/13

Heather, do you have pure gluten? That's what I keep. I tsp + 1 cup flour = bread flour. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:18pm on 03/08/13

No, think I'll order some as my kitchen (and entire studio) is tiny, not a lot of room - Heather_in_SF - 7:19pm on 03/08/13

Heck, I can just mail you some. It comes in a 1 lb bag at our - MarilynFL - 7:59pm on 03/08/13

Really, oh thanks, I'll PM you... - Heather_in_SF - 9:24pm on 03/08/13

I'm fine, H. Mailed this afternoon. Should reach you in 3-5 days. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 03/09/13

Thank you so much!!! They came yesterday!!!! xoxo [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 4:49pm on 03/12/13

chicken liver pate, fresh butter and a loaf of good bread----what could be better?!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:19pm on 03/08/13

That...while sitting on the Left Bank with a bottle of wine. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:35pm on 03/08/13
I'm missing the hunky person to share it with, but that's okay! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 7:20pm on 03/08/13

23981. To check out: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Mousse [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:46am on 03/08/13 (1)

Thanks Meryl! We're trying to do gluten-free so I'm always on the lookout for recipes. [NT] - cheezz - 11:12pm on 03/09/13

23982. My new favorite chocolate... [LINK] - Meryl - 4:48am on 03/08/13 (13)

Some reviews: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:49am on 03/08/13
Meryl, have you tried Mast Brothers Chocolates? [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 7:59pm on 03/08/13

Richard, I've never tried it - it sounds great! I checked the site, but it doesn't - Meryl - 8:54pm on 03/08/13

Yes, I looked too. Disappointing...more info... - Richard in Cincy - 9:48pm on 03/08/13

Thanks, Richard! I'd especially love to try the flavors with the smoked beans. How's the texture? - Meryl - 9:59pm on 03/08/13

No, the chocolates are very crisp/brittle since they're just cacao and sugar... - Richard in Cincy - 11:01pm on 03/09/13

It could also have to do with the conching time, but the lack of added cacao butter sounds like - Meryl - 11:31pm on 03/09/13

Hey there!! Where is the workshop located?? Their website just lists stores that carry their product [NT] - MoNJ - 10:37pm on 03/08/13

It's in Brooklyn. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:42pm on 03/08/13
Mo we took the L train to the first stop in Brooklyn (Bedford Ave) and it was - Richard in Cincy - 10:59pm on 03/09/13

Good choice! Here is another [LINK] - desertculinary - 10:00pm on 03/08/13

Hi there! Yeah, I've heard great things about those chocolates! [NT] - Meryl - 10:02pm on 03/08/13

I first heard about them from David Lebovitz. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:03pm on 03/08/13

23983. Kindof, sortof, maybe helpful? Costco baking ingredient prices (Oct 2012) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:32pm on 03/08/13 (10)

I bought the whole almonds yesterday. they were 12.99 up here. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:18pm on 03/08/13

Ang, I order mine 5lbs at a time from Nunes Farms in CA ~$7.30 lb - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 03/08/13

thing is, we are continental. just not contiguous. big pet peeve of ours. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:28am on 03/09/13

the 12.99 was for 3 pounds [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:29am on 03/09/13

and Lady in Red Cabernet was 10.99. Gnarly Head Cab 9.25. no sales tax [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:57am on 03/09/13

that would be gnarly head chardonay [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:58am on 03/09/13

Wow...that's a great price per pound. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:35pm on 03/11/13

I also notice price differences at the Costco's in San Diego vs. Phoenix. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:25pm on 03/08/13
When I did my price check, butter was less...has butter gone up? - MariaDNoCA - 2:25am on 03/09/13

This afternoon I paid $7.59 for 4 lbs salted cubed butter @ Costco in So CA. - LisainLA - 3:08am on 03/09/13

23984. ISO Marilyn: I answered your beef shank questions at #23956 above. Sorry I'm late! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:02pm on 03/08/13 (17)

Thanks Michael! Unfortunately, I received news on my cholesterol numbers and the poutine quest - MarilynFL - 6:21pm on 03/08/13

I can relate. Being a type II diabetic who is not yet insulin dependent... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:24pm on 03/08/13

Just not fair. I have a High-Gravitational Field that pulls me toward Sloth. Exercise is - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 03/08/13

Is there a neighborhood dog you could walk? Gotta do something fun but you knew that already! Krill - DawnNYS - 7:28pm on 03/08/13

Thoughtful idea, but I barely know my neighbors other than to nod & smile. I do randomly take fish - MarilynFL - 4:34pm on 03/09/13

Yes, krill is more concentrated in omega-3s they say - DawnNYS - 8:46pm on 03/09/13

I think of it like I think of going to the dentist. Not fun but necessary. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:25am on 03/09/13

That's exactly what I say about going to the gym--like going to the dentist. I'm glad I went and - Joe - 4:02am on 03/09/13

My company's medical benefits have changed: we now have to EARN our medical funds by wearing a - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 03/09/13

Are those $ in cash or do they go towards medical bills? Geesh, sounds like - DawnNYS - 8:41pm on 03/09/13

Dawn, any money earned goes into a "medical bill" fund and my doctor/Lar's bills are paid - MarilynFL - 12:16am on 03/11/13

I see. I guess if it's used to help you with the deductible, that's a little easier - DawnNYS - 10:14pm on 03/11/13

Still sounds horrible. but now I understand about you getting your steps in! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:20pm on 03/11/13

That is wild Mar! Funny how the co changed from being "exercise friendly...ie we have a gym" to - barb_b - 10:29pm on 03/09/13

Despite losing a significant amount of weight, my blood pressure has remained - LisainLA - 5:04am on 03/09/13

Lisa good luck... - Richard in Cincy - 2:09pm on 03/10/13

Congratulations Richard! Your diligence and hard work is paying big dividends. - LisainLA - 4:18pm on 03/10/13

23985. Can't wait to try this: State Bird Provision's REC: Double Chocolate Rice Pudding [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:50pm on 03/08/13 (0)

23986. Steve, Maria, or anyone else that has Ernest Weil's "Love to Bake" - Richard in Cincy - 7:41pm on 03/08/13 (10)

I don't see that, but this list of recipes should help... - MariaDNoCA - 11:19pm on 03/08/13

Mine looks just like that. Didn't see it either. This link looks promising, though: [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 5:05am on 03/09/13

Steve, thanks, I had already printed that one when - Richard in Cincy - 10:28pm on 03/09/13

Gay thanks so much for the links... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 10:49pm on 03/09/13

Happy to have found some information for you Richard. I hope it is useful. [NT] - GayR - 12:07pm on 03/10/13

Ernie's stuff was Austro-Hungarian-German centric. I'd've been surprised if he had anything Italian [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:30am on 03/10/13

Maria thank you so much for taking the time to post that index... - Richard in Cincy - 10:30pm on 03/09/13

No problem -glad you're enjoying. Yes, to what Steve mentioned about not Italian - MariaDNoCA - 7:44am on 03/13/13

Richard, Here is an interesting link and video with demo of cake assembly. (Not Ernest Weil's) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:14pm on 03/09/13
Rchard, From Food Lovers Odyssey - Recipe Cassata Siciliana w/recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:12pm on 03/09/13

23987. FRC: Does anyone else cringe when they see cake recipes with 2-3 c sugar, without frosting? - MoNJ - 10:43pm on 03/08/13 (17)

my Dh is also diabetic. I stay clear of those loaded with sugar recipes, or adjust. [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:22am on 03/09/13

Ang, have you tried Whey Low? I'm not sure if they ship to AK. [NT] - Meryl - 12:35am on 03/09/13

I just looked. They do ship to AK. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:51am on 03/09/13

I'll look for it up here and maybe on Amazon. [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:52am on 03/09/13

my DH has been doing Weight Watchers and is down about 8 pounds and has to lower his insulin already - AngAk1 - 12:55am on 03/09/13

No, when I bake I refuse to feel guilty. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:33am on 03/09/13

I'm with you, Melissa. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:56pm on 03/09/13

My shortbread has little sugar. It does have a whole pound of butter. - Melissa Dallas - 4:06pm on 03/09/13

1-2-3-4 ratio for cakes is traditional and basic... at least that's what I learned... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:17am on 03/10/13

One of my favorite cakes is the 1-2-3-4 Cake from the back of the Swans Down Cake Flour box. [NT] - LisainLA - 12:29am on 03/11/13

I hate overly sweet things - you find it much more in American desserts than - Meryl - 12:33am on 03/09/13
It doesn't really bother me, but I have noticed that after about 18 months of taking it easy on swee - LisainLA - 5:09am on 03/09/13

Amen to that. I switched to black coffee + Splenda last year to help lose weight. Worked perfectly. - MarilynFL - 5:22pm on 03/09/13

I stopped sugar in mine, but can't do it without half-an-half. [NT] - LisainLA - 12:31am on 03/11/13

I try to stay off cakes (but you guys sure doesn't make it easy! LOL ) [NT] - EvaN - 7:37am on 03/10/13
Less guilt: Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Never-Get-Sick Chocolate Cake [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:05am on 03/14/13

I'm in for the cake---not so sure about the icing. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:07am on 03/14/13

23988. ISO Sheet Cake Pan Size info...what size pan should I use for this recipe? Many thanks. [NT] [LINK] - Marianne - 5:49am on 03/09/13 (8)

I would bake it in a 9 x 13, but it looks like she used a 13 x 18. [NT] - LisainLA - 6:13am on 03/09/13
Yes, looks like she used a baking sheet, but I'd use a 9x13 too - MariaDNoCA - 8:00am on 03/09/13
When sotherners talk about these sheet cakes they are talking about a jelly roll pan - Melissa Dallas - 12:18pm on 03/09/13

Southerners, that is... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:19pm on 03/09/13
10 by 15 or 12 by 18 inches - colleenmomof2 - 3:07pm on 03/09/13

Yes, 10 X 15 is correct. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:00am on 03/10/13

Marianne, it looks like PW just adapted her Texas Sheet Cake recipe. See link for images [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:09pm on 03/09/13
Many thanks for all of your replies. Apparently there is a lot of variation in jelly roll - Marianne - 4:38am on 03/11/13

23989. Richard- I made eggplant parmesan using your method. It was very good. - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:43am on 03/10/13 (0)

23990. Soup from my cabin kitchen - French Pistou Soup [LINK] - EvaN - 7:53am on 03/10/13 (4)

what a nice vegetable soup. I can picture it out there in the wild warming you up. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:41pm on 03/11/13
The picture of this in my mind is so wonderful - do you have a fireplace too or a wood stove? [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:26pm on 03/12/13

Heather, I have a wood stove. It heats up the entire cottage in an hour flat. I love it! :-D [NT] - EvaN - 9:22am on 03/17/13

It sounds so divine. I miss our family friend's cabin, much the same in Lake Arrowhead - Heather_in_SF - 5:11pm on 03/18/13

23991. another hillel sourdough rye question - cyalexa2 - 11:54am on 03/10/13 (9)

By weight, but by volume wouldn't be terribly different. (and I use 10 oz. anyway) - Joe - 7:43pm on 03/10/13

I'm always grateful for input - thanks. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 8:09pm on 03/10/13
Yeah. What they don't tell you in recipes is that everything you need to know simply can't be put - Steve2 in LA - 10:29pm on 03/10/13

I understand, thanks. - cyalexa2 - 12:33am on 03/11/13

So, how did it come out? I had a big family dinner last night and defrosted my last loaf-- - Joe - 3:41pm on 03/11/13

I haven't made it yet but I will. Thanks for asking. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:55am on 03/12/13

Sorry, didn't mean to pressure you ;-) [NT] - Joe - 10:25pm on 03/12/13

I just get overly excited when someone is trying a recipe--you know how it is. [NT] - Joe - 2:00am on 03/13/13

I know exactly what you mean and there is no need to apologize! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 7:40pm on 03/13/13

23992. This was really good, even though I changed it a bit. REC: Roman-Style Chicken [LINK] - LisainLA - 12:27am on 03/11/13 (0)

23993. Nunez de Prado Extra Virgin Olive Oil [LINK] - Meryl - 1:10am on 03/11/13 (1)

Here's a nice article about the company: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:12am on 03/11/13

23994. NFR Does anyone else hate getting used to the new Daylight Saving Time? - Marianne - 4:47am on 03/11/13 (26)

We don't do it here in Arizona. If we had an extra hour of sunlight, the crops would burn. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:52am on 03/11/13

The sun's the same, the clocks are different aren't they?? [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:53pm on 03/11/13

I think Michael is pulling your leg Janet. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:32pm on 03/11/13

I thought about his statement for a minute until I realized he was:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:14pm on 03/11/13

Well, he caught me. I said to myself "he can't be serious" but who knows? It's my opinion and that - Janet in NC - 5:31pm on 03/11/13

Whatever you guys decide to do, just let us know when you decide. We'll keep doing... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:27pm on 03/15/13

It's a pain in the behind, if you ask me :-) [NT] - EvaN - 9:27am on 03/11/13

Do they do it in Norway too, Eva? I didn't know that. [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:01pm on 03/11/13

OK, am I the only one with a grin and my mind in the gutter, just a little? [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:48pm on 03/12/13

Doesn't bother me at all.... - SallyBR - 1:18pm on 03/11/13
The Amish in my area don't accept it. They say it throws the cows off schedule. - CynUpstateNY - 2:30pm on 03/11/13

Well, that would explain why I had trouble getting my family mooovin' this morning! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:49pm on 03/11/13

:D [NT] - LisainLA - 2:51pm on 03/11/13

Grrrrr - I hate it and think we should abandon the practice. [NT] - LisainLA - 2:49pm on 03/11/13

I agree, it was really hard to go to bed last night, and the morning, uck. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:17pm on 03/11/13

It's like a mild case of jetlag, but to me it's worth it. I love the long summer nights and I don't - Joe - 3:39pm on 03/11/13

It dosn't bother me...I just go with the flow. - KarenNoCA - 6:20pm on 03/29/13

I think we observe it up here to remain just 1 hour behind the west coast. it makes absolutely no - AngAk1 - 7:53pm on 03/11/13
Just gives us an extra hour to roast in the fires of hell here. - Melissa Dallas - 9:00pm on 03/11/13

OMG Melissa! haha! (and I'm sorry...) [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 11:18pm on 03/11/13

I would like my extra hour in December when it is around 60 degrees here [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:43am on 03/12/13

Most folks who've never lived in the desert don't know that our highest temp of the day... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:31pm on 03/15/13

I know it makes no sense, but I like it because I can get up - DawnNYS - 10:05pm on 03/11/13

And P.S. Since I've heard that the Monday morning after the "spring ahead" of the clocks is - DawnNYS - 10:09pm on 03/11/13

I love it, I never change the clock in my car - it's always daylight savings in there. Then, - MariaDNoCA - 7:36am on 03/13/13
Many thanks to all for a fun NFR thread re: DST. Jet lag was over by Monday morning. LOL! [NT] - Marianne - 1:46am on 03/14/13