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

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

23288. Food processors - deweydecimal - 9:12pm on 11/24/12 (31)

Welcome, Halyna. I have used a Cuisinart for years. I actually have two - one is about 8 cups - rhoward2va - 9:27pm on 11/24/12
I mostly cook for myself too but entertain frequently and like to cook for the freezer so - Janet in NC - 9:55pm on 11/24/12

Re: I mostly cook for myself too but entertain frequently and like to cook for the freezer so - deweydecimal - 9:57pm on 11/24/12

I have a well loved Sunbeam FP that is older than most of the Eat/at posters... - judy-mass - 10:48pm on 11/24/12

Welcome Halyna, I'm with Judy - MariaDNoCA - 2:19am on 11/25/12

I have always put bowl, feed tube etc. in the top rack of the dishwasher. [NT] - Janet in NC - 8:46pm on 11/25/12

It is true the old ones were made by Robot Coupe and almost indestructible - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:36am on 11/25/12

I sold some of the very first Cuisinarts, available in the US, back in the 70's. I've owned one - Steve2 in LA - 1:30am on 11/25/12

I'm with you Steve, "on and off" no fancies". I am not so fond of my small cuisinart though and - Janet in NC - 1:50am on 11/25/12

Pulse it, Janet- that will give you even sizes [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:40am on 11/25/12

I do pulse, still I like the big one better. I tried switching between "chop" - Janet in NC - 2:00pm on 11/25/12

I've never liked the FP for chopping onions--they're so fast to chop by hand - Joe - 5:10pm on 11/25/12
Janet me too, can't get an even chop at all.. - MariaDNoCA - 10:48pm on 11/25/12

if you get uneven chop you are either putting too much in to chop at once or your pieces are too big - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:57pm on 11/28/12

While the Cuisinart DLC5 (7 cup capacity) doesn't seem to be available in stores, ebay posts some. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 6:18am on 11/25/12

Someone I work with just scored a 7 cup in Bed Bath. maybe in stock just for the holidays?? [NT] - MoNJ - 9:53pm on 11/26/12

Silly me, I really thought I could live without my Cuisinart Processor... - PatBastrop - 3:30am on 11/25/12

Got one of these (the display model, so it was even less); it's held up better than I'd expected. [LINK] - ErininNY - 4:12am on 11/25/12

I'm single too and have a full-sized Cuisinart. Even if you don't think so now, it's - Traca - 6:02am on 11/25/12

Go for the full size--you won't be sorry! I just upgraded from 11 to a 14 cup Cuisinart. - MoNJ - 9:52pm on 11/26/12

I like my Kitchen Aid 11-cup because it also has a small bowl for little jobs. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:31am on 11/25/12

I almost got this one when I bought mine. Sorta wish I had. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:53pm on 11/25/12

That small bowl comes in REAL HANDY sometimes! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:17am on 11/26/12

I have a Braun that I like, but I am not a heavy user of it. The only thing I don't like about it - LisainLA - 3:58pm on 11/25/12
Welcome Halyna. Are you a librarian by any chance? [NT] - Joe - 5:11pm on 11/25/12

Do we need to send you to the corner for a time out again young man? Welcome Halyna. [NT] - orchid - 9:15pm on 11/25/12

? I was curious about Halyna's user name. [NT] - Joe - 9:55pm on 11/25/12

deweydecimal and librarian were my first thoughts as well. I too was curious. Welcome Halyna. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:32am on 11/26/12

Hi Halyna, I was given a Cuisinart as a wedding gift and it sat in the box for 6 months - MarilynFL - 1:15am on 11/26/12

Me too! Got mine for X-mas. Didn't touch it for 6 months. Fortunately it came with a user video! - Traca - 5:40am on 11/26/12

I have the Cuisinart DLC7E, the big one, and because I've washed the bowl in the DW, it no longer - Marg CDN2 - 8:35am on 11/26/12

23289. These Snoopy holiday cookies are too cute! [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:32pm on 11/24/12 (13)

Very cute, but the blogger: "These are not hard to make"... Ok. Our versions of "hard" differ. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:22am on 11/25/12

That's what I thought, too! They are adorable, I wish she would show how she "painted" them - LisainLA - 4:14pm on 11/25/12

I think it is "flooded" royal icing, then piped. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:26pm on 11/25/12

Yes, she said she outline piped the shapes then flooded, then piped trim... (need sugar pearls tho) - MariaDNoCA - 10:38pm on 11/25/12

I'd have no patience for setting those pearls. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:58pm on 11/26/12

Ummm, I've seen your GBHs - way more detail! (oh and wouldn't is make a cute GBH?) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:27am on 11/27/12

Saw those pearls (pearled sugar?) at Williams Sonoma today. - ErininNY - 8:57pm on 11/26/12

$14 frosting?! Who would buy that? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:26am on 11/27/12

Indeed. Likewise, $29 cookie mix. I looked around for the Candid Camera crew.... [NT] - ErininNY - 2:29am on 11/27/12

Seriously - they had to be there somewhere [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:13am on 11/27/12

It goes along with the funny Williams Sonoma article posted recently...who buys this stuff?! [NT] - cheezz - 1:28am on 11/28/12

and where the heck do they keep all that junk?! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:30pm on 11/28/12

That's why I don't even own a food processor...no room! [NT] - cheezz - 10:32pm on 11/28/12

23290. HELP! I have a cuisinart mandoline I have never used. The "instructions" are totally worthless - Melissa Dallas - 4:30pm on 11/25/12 (11)

Melissa, if you've never used a mandolin, here is a general video that might help. [LINK] - Joe - 5:49pm on 11/25/12
I use my mandoline every day during the summer for cucumbers, I believe it is a OXO. While I LOVE - barb_b - 7:33pm on 11/25/12
Yes, I can help you but I'm not sure how. You will be able to slice [LINK] - orchid - 9:12pm on 11/25/12

I have a Bron (which I rarely use.) It's is an outstanding piece of equipment for large batches of [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 11:09pm on 11/25/12

All I have to say is always use the hand guard, as it's not a matter of getting cut, it's when. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:35pm on 11/25/12
Still studying. Thanks guys. I just used a sharp knife. From what I am reading - Melissa Dallas - 10:49pm on 11/25/12
I bought a special protective glove to use with it because I had trouble with the guard, Works great [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:42pm on 11/25/12
I had a $150 mandoline that scared the bejeesus out of me. Returned it and bought a $25 Benriner. - MarilynFL - 1:04am on 11/26/12

I feel the same way and I feel guilty about it. I keep seeing my husband's fingertip sitting - Marg CDN2 - 8:23am on 11/26/12

ah marg, I got queasy just reading that sentence. Poor hubby. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 11/26/12

Me, too! It was the French Bron, got rid of it and have the v-shaped OXO. Love it, except the - Curious1 - 5:30pm on 11/26/12

23291. Are there any cookbooks on your Christmas wish list? :) [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 7:28pm on 11/25/12 (12)

That's top on my list, too. :) - ErininNY - 10:00pm on 11/25/12

I have it. You'll want to make every single photo in that book. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:57am on 11/26/12

I meant to get it when they did a signing here, but was sick as a dog, that day, + missed it. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:15am on 11/26/12

I have his book "Jerusalem" on my wish list :-) [NT] - EvaN - 3:38pm on 12/04/12

visit Sally's blog for a giveaway of this book [NT] - cyalexa2 - 4:29pm on 12/04/12

Great idea :-) [NT] - EvaN - 3:45pm on 12/05/12

Hugo Ortega's Street Foods of Mexico [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 10:44pm on 11/25/12

It might be smart to read the reviews on this one. Many say it has a terrible odor - KarenNoCA - 12:17am on 11/26/12

I saw that [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:35am on 11/26/12
To be fair, it's 2 out of 7 reviews... [NT] - ErininNY - 3:14am on 11/26/12

Cooking with Chocolate: Essential Recipes and Techniques - Yo Marilyn, you might like this one also [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:03pm on 11/25/12

Beautiful pastry on the cover. I have Pierre Herme's Patisserie. Love it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:08am on 11/26/12

23292. Traca, I have four words for you, Everything English Muffin Bread! Yum! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 8:19pm on 11/25/12 (7)

AH! I was just talking w/ my mom about this bread! What's the "everything" part? [NT] - Traca - 8:30pm on 11/25/12

I added 1tablespoon each dried minced garlic, - Dawn_MO - 9:15pm on 11/25/12

Sounds fab! I didn't get the photo. I'm @SeattleTallPopp on Twitter. Missing the Y - Traca - 10:20pm on 11/25/12
Here's the pic [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Dawn_MO - 4:03pm on 11/26/12

That looks excellent! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:57pm on 11/26/12
Whoa! I'm impressed. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:23pm on 11/27/12

Dang it, Dawn. You have made me tummy growl. [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:15am on 11/27/12

23293. Has anyone heard from Elaine in Tel Aviv lately? 'Wonder how she is doing. [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:46pm on 11/25/12 (3)

I've been kinda worried/thinking about her too. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:54pm on 11/25/12
Sending out positive thoughts! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:07am on 11/26/12
I was excited about the cease-fire. I hope it holds. I'm with Marilyn - send out those thoughts. [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:02am on 11/26/12

23294. Here is younger DD's first turkey! - Lana in FL - 10:50pm on 11/25/12 (11)

Awww, great job -- and she's adorable to boot! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:18am on 11/26/12
Nicely done! Beautiful (both your daughter and the turkey)! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:34am on 11/26/12
Beautiful Turkey DD [NT] - charlie - 12:53am on 11/26/12
Bravo, sweetie. The world needs more friends like you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:56am on 11/26/12
Great!! Terrific kid! [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:09am on 11/26/12
Very impressive! What a great sis, cook, daughter and friend... You should be proud! [NT] - barb_b - 1:30am on 11/26/12
Wow! An impressive list of Thanksgiving MacGyver-ing on her part! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:46am on 11/26/12
Thanks, everyone. I am very proud of her - Lana in FL - 2:06am on 11/26/12
Bravo Bravo! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:45am on 11/26/12
Sweet :) [NT] - MoNJ - 9:49pm on 11/26/12
She's a cutie! Bird looks good too :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:07am on 11/27/12

23295. Photo test: Mocking "LL" - MarilynFL - 12:52am on 11/26/12 (6)

Second photo test: dual thermometers - MarilynFL - 12:54am on 11/26/12

Okay, I give up. This glitch must have something to do with Word. - MarilynFL - 1:01am on 11/26/12

I think you're right. Word adds its own special sauce, and - ErininNY - 2:38am on 11/26/12
Yes, often one cannot paste from Word to online, must be text only then paste - MariaDNoCA - 6:09am on 11/26/12

Success! Thanks Maria & Erin!! I copied my story out and pasted it into Notepad - MarilynFL - 5:44pm on 11/26/12

[NT] - LisainLA - 2:41am on 11/26/12

23296. Top Holiday Cookies - Food Network [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:42am on 11/26/12 (4)

What a nice selection! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:47am on 11/26/12
Alton's Paradise Macaroons (number 17) are easily the best I've ever had. I now get... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:05pm on 11/26/12

michael, how far in advance can I make these? I have bookclub this saturday with cookie exchange - AngAk1 - 12:14am on 12/04/12

I like the chocolate-dipped snow peaks... reminds me of the "Cookie Walk" at church coming up next - DawnNYS - 7:58pm on 11/26/12

23297. What to do with dog bone cookie cutters: [IMAGE] - Marg CDN2 - 8:17am on 11/26/12 (2)

Or "hearts" with the tips cut off... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:53pm on 11/26/12
Butterfly cookies by binding two halves together. To make the upper - FloriSandy - 12:47am on 11/27/12

23298. The Guardian's Christmas-recipe roundup. (The graphic alone is worth a click). [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 11:02am on 11/26/12 (1)

Cute. I'll take a look at a couple of them soon! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:53pm on 11/26/12

23299. I've never bought anything from them, but Gilt.com has a KA sale today: [LINK] - ErininNY - 5:10pm on 11/26/12 (0)

23300. Karen, did you use the TJ's brined turkey? If so, how did it turn out for you? [NT] - Curious1 - 5:38pm on 11/26/12 (4)

I did not buy the brined turkey. I bought their natural bird and it was - KarenNoCA - 8:00pm on 11/26/12
I convinced my bro to use the TJ's brined bird this year and like me, he's now a convert. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:28pm on 11/26/12

Thanks Steve, what is it about the brined bird that makes it so special? - KarenNoCA - 6:54pm on 11/27/12

The brined bird was just exceptionally juicy without the too salty/mono-flavored issues I've - Steve2 in LA - 11:01pm on 11/27/12

23301. Anyone bought foie gras? - Pam - 7:48pm on 11/26/12 (4)

Fresh is always preferable but it should be used right away. Otherwise, frozen will suffice. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:33pm on 11/26/12
D'Artagnan has good foie selection but the shipping cost is so darn expensive [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 11:41pm on 11/26/12

I was sent out of code product from them last year. They made good on it but - CynUpstateNY - 4:29pm on 11/27/12
I used to buy theirs in the big city, but fresh. It was good. Also a brand out of Quebec. - Marg CDN2 - 7:07pm on 11/27/12

23302. I'm gonna make me a big ol' bowl of melty sodium citrate cheese dip! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:51pm on 11/26/12 (21)

Looks yummy! [NT] - cheezz - 8:19pm on 11/26/12

Ok - cherrysun - 5:29am on 12/10/12

Nothing like a heaping bowl of sodium citrate to warm your innards on a cold winter's night. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:26pm on 11/26/12
If you really want to make it fancy... - SallyBR - 12:16am on 11/27/12

Drat! And I just ran out of 2,4-dithiapentane. Figures. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:47pm on 11/27/12
So that's why my bottle of truffle oil was only $1.27. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:36pm on 11/27/12
Okay, now you're just showing off. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:03pm on 11/27/12

Never! I am a very shy and reserved person, you know.... [NT] - SallyBR - 4:27am on 11/28/12

Yikes! The first reaction my eyes registered was citrate (as in magnesium), and bowel that = - FloriSandy - 12:28am on 11/27/12

"bowel"? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:40am on 11/27/12

Guess you've never had the pleasure of drinking a bottle of mag citrate. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:11am on 11/27/12

Yes. What. Fun. . . (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:47am on 11/27/12
Oh ya...I was wondering if that was the same thing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:02pm on 11/27/12

You know this sounds wierd, but sour salt is used in Jewish cookery. . . - mistral - 3:53am on 11/27/12

and in many East European cuisines. I use it in borscht. It really makes a difference to - Marg CDN2 - 4:14am on 11/27/12
Someone asked if you can just use citric acid (which I have--from Jerusalem) but - MarilynFL - 1:02pm on 11/27/12

You got me on a hunt to find out the diff between the 2. I sure have fogotten 3 years of Organic - Marg CDN2 - 7:02pm on 11/27/12
According to Modernist Cuisine... [LINK] - Amy-CT - 2:12pm on 12/11/12

It's good stuff! - Marc In Seattle - 1:58am on 11/29/12

HE SPEAKS! (Guess China couldn't stand him any more.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:19am on 11/29/12

You know you missed me. - Marc In Seattle - 6:26am on 11/29/12

23303. Thank you everyone who helped with my tamale questions at 23239 - cheezz - 7:55pm on 11/26/12 (14)

Congratulations! Getting the first batch under your serape always feels good. - Michael in Phoenix - 8:32pm on 11/26/12

The difficult part was the wrapping...I watched 14 videos on YouTube - cheezz - 1:05am on 11/27/12

I use the open-top method. It is a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:52am on 11/27/12

GREAT tips, Michael. Cheezz, nice job for your first attempt. As Michael says, it does get easier - Pat-NoCal - 2:58pm on 11/27/12

Thanks Michael and Pat...I think the masa was too wet maybe? as the filling - cheezz - 1:22am on 11/28/12

BTW, what do I do with <1/4 lb. of masa left?! [NT] - cheezz - 1:23am on 11/28/12

Got turkey? Make a couple more tamales. :) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:51am on 11/28/12
Or, mold it into little dumplings and freeze for the next batch of tortilla soup. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:09pm on 11/28/12

Do I have to beat in the lard, baking powder and salt first? [NT] - cheezz - 5:33pm on 11/28/12

Cheezz, I never tie mine. There's a step-by-step folding tutorial in [LINK] - Traca - 2:12am on 11/28/12

Thanks Traca. That's how I ended up folding mine too. My masa was musher than that though - cheezz - 5:32pm on 11/28/12

Did you chill it? That was the missing piece when I first made mine. I followed [LINK] - Traca - 8:34pm on 11/28/12

Yup, chilled thoroughly - must've just added too much stock. [NT] - cheezz - 10:30pm on 11/28/12

Bravo! Sounds like a delicious mix. [NT] - Traca - 10:41pm on 11/26/12

23304. REC Cantaloupe and Mint Granita - DawnNYS - 8:55pm on 11/26/12 (0)

23305. HUH???!!!! The Epicurious app popped up on my ipad for updating so I clicked on it... - cheezz - 12:35am on 11/27/12 (4)

It might be because it features info about beer/wine/alcoholic beverages. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:21am on 11/27/12
That is too silly...who are the "are you of age" enforcers and how are they confirming your click? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:57pm on 11/27/12

They're not confirming to protect minors. . . they're indemnifying themselves. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:05pm on 11/27/12

Ok, PhotoBucket just popped up with the same message when I updated! [NT] - cheezz - 1:18am on 11/28/12

23306. Has anyone ever made Boiled Cider? [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:08am on 11/27/12 (8)

Yes, but not cooked for that long! I make the Cooks Illustrated apple pie - cheezz - 1:26am on 11/27/12

Sounds good. This recipe has it reduced to a syrup. I think I'll try it! [NT] - Meryl - 1:33am on 11/27/12
Do you have a link to the recipe? I love the CI Dutch Apple Pie, it's my favorite. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:39am on 11/27/12

Lisa! So sorry - I gave credit to the wrong people - NOT CI's, but Crisco! [LINK] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 1:15am on 11/28/12

I think I'm going to try this with my leftover cider from making the Apple Cider Donut Cake. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:38am on 11/27/12
I bought a bottle from King Arthur Flour. Use it in pies and that French Apple Cake. Yum. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:43am on 11/27/12
I did. Boiled a gallon down to about a pint, but overcooked it. It is like candy in that - Melissa Dallas - 1:53am on 11/27/12
Yep. Very easy. I use it in pies, cakes, sauteed apples for pancakes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:00pm on 11/27/12

23307. DS wants to give his brother popover pans. - PatBastrop - 4:13am on 11/27/12 (9)

What about a family cookbook with a popover recipe? Years ago, my mom wrote out our - Traca - 5:45am on 11/27/12
Pat, I don't even like popovers, yet I want to make THESE after seeing them on DD&D [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:33pm on 11/27/12

Okay, I found the recipe, but I swear they use far more cheese in the video. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:51pm on 11/27/12

...and here's how they turn out on the video: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:57pm on 11/27/12

Whoa! They look amazing!! This is on my list next time I visit DD in Austin! [NT] - cheezz - 1:12am on 11/28/12

Wow! Amazing! Wish they'd been open last year! [NT] - PatBastrop - 6:34am on 11/28/12
Marilyn these look too deadly. YUM. Filling the cups to the top really does make a difference! [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:40am on 11/29/12

Pat, "Baking With Julia" would be my choice. - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:49pm on 11/28/12

Thanks for comments and recommendations! I will pass them along to my son. - PatBastrop - 4:38am on 11/29/12

23308. Totally NFR: What do you do when you've asked for a Christmas list - CynUpstateNY - 4:25pm on 11/27/12 (37)

Send him a book! That is something you are an expert at, right? ; > - Michael in Phoenix - 4:31pm on 11/27/12

How about a cute pop up card since you never receive acknowledgement or thanks? [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:04pm on 11/27/12
I agree with a book. "Goodnight Moon" is a favorite. Anything to counter-balance - MarilynFL - 5:42pm on 11/27/12

Gave "Goodnight Moon" several times. Also "The Polar Express" is a good one. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:32pm on 11/27/12

Thought I'd get books if I get no list. Cheaper to send, too. Don't get the expert - CynUpstateNY - 5:52pm on 11/27/12

Sorry. I meant that we are all experts at choosing kids books. It isn't... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:11pm on 11/27/12

Sad that the art of the thank-you note is dying... - ErininNY - 5:53pm on 11/27/12

Isn't it?! Especially with wedding presents when you spend $150 and have it shipped from the store - Marg CDN2 - 6:55pm on 11/27/12

Yes, I had a family member (whom I really don't know) get married to a man from New Delhi - KarenNoCA - 7:02pm on 11/27/12

Erinin, you are not a jerk....I do the same thing. If more people did this - KarenNoCA - 7:14pm on 11/27/12
You're not a jerk, Erin. I've tried that many times but it doesn't work with these folks. - CynUpstateNY - 7:26pm on 11/27/12

Then get him a snare drum! Or cymbals or a trumpet or a baby piano [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:37pm on 11/27/12

Hey YA! We got a little boy a fireman's hat once. It had a huge HUGE siren attached to it. The - Marg CDN2 - 7:44pm on 11/27/12

Oh Gosh, Marg- I bought a nephew the exact same hat with the exact same reaction! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:45pm on 11/27/12

Great suggestions! How about a kitten or a puppy too? (Actually Janet hit the nail on the head.) [NT] - Joe - 10:37pm on 11/27/12

My older sister was a "Stepford Wife" who wouldn't allow her children to get dirty... [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:34pm on 11/27/12

are you serious? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:43pm on 11/27/12

Yup, she has mellowed out after the kids became adults. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:53pm on 11/27/12

I have a question. When is a verbal thank you enough? And when is it not? I used to write - Traca - 8:22pm on 11/27/12

I think a thank you note after a dinner party is too much. That was an eastern thing but I think - Marg CDN2 - 9:07pm on 11/27/12
I write thank you notes whenever it feels 'right' - deb-in-MI - 9:17pm on 11/27/12
I don't think a thank-you note is ever out of order. If someone scoffed then you can thank them by - Joe - 10:42pm on 11/27/12
My feeling: anyone who scoffs at/mocks a thank-you note doesn't deserve another one... - ErininNY - 10:45pm on 11/27/12

Secretly Sixty-five and Pregnant! Film at 11:00. [NT] - Joe - 10:52pm on 11/27/12

It's a Christmas miracle! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:41pm on 11/27/12
Joe, you don't look a DAY over 63! Congrats on your impending "bundle o'joie", though. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:39am on 11/28/12

Hahaha, all we're expecting for Christmas around here is a "bundle o' foie." [NT] - Joe - 2:30am on 11/28/12

"Foie Lah-Lah-Lah-Lah"? SO "Christmassy. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:57am on 11/28/12

:D [NT] - LisainLA - 12:17am on 11/29/12
Thanks, Steve. Now I won't be able to hear that carol without laughing, and when I do, - Joe - 2:07am on 11/29/12

Just tell them you're 65, pregnant and hormonal...it's a Christmas miracle!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:08pm on 11/29/12

Erin, I totally agree! Thank you notes go forth from this house... - Richard in Cincy - 12:48am on 12/01/12

Aw, don't worry! You got a travel exemption. ;))) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:46pm on 12/01/12

With the upcoming holiday season, here are some thankyou letter do's and don'ts: - Steve2 in LA - 11:17pm on 11/27/12

I think that is a good way to handle that situation. - Dawn_MO - 12:52pm on 11/29/12

Have you ever asked if the boy received his gift and how he liked it? - KarenNoCA - 7:11pm on 11/27/12
Emailed them and said I was buying books. List came today! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:12pm on 11/28/12

23309. Check out these beautiful holiday cakes from Southern Living [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:44pm on 11/27/12 (10)

Barb, fondant is popular enough now that you can pick it up at JoAnns, Walmart Party City. - MarilynFL - 6:06pm on 11/27/12

oh geez, there's a whole video where she shows how to make them. Ignore me. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 11/27/12
Marilyn, thank you so much for all the scoop!!! I want to make the - Barbara in VA - 2:00pm on 11/28/12

reminded me of the Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Kisses [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 6:33pm on 11/27/12

Deb, the peppermint kisses look great! If you make them please let me - Barbara in VA - 1:58pm on 11/28/12

Well - I was going to put two pastry bags in one larger bag - deb-in-MI - 4:23pm on 11/28/12

I "think" if you paint 4 thin lines of red gel inside the bag and then fill with - MarilynFL - 6:19pm on 11/28/12

Search on color stripe icing and you'll find youtubes. i can't link from work. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:24pm on 11/28/12
Thanks Marilyn:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:30pm on 11/28/12

This looks great! I'm going to find the red & white hershey's kisses to sub for the - LisainLA - 12:16am on 11/29/12

23310. Does everyone know this? Make sticky buns to the completion of the final rise & place in the frig - Marg CDN2 - 7:10pm on 11/27/12 (7)

Marg, I've done that with this recipe and it worked well. [LINK] - ErininNY - 10:09pm on 11/27/12
But they do still rise in the fridge...wouldn't that be detrimental to have a third rise? [NT] - cheezz - 12:25am on 11/28/12

I put mine in the fridge right after forming & putting in pan then get them out sbout - Melissa Dallas - 12:36am on 11/28/12

yes, thats what ive done too. [NT] - cheezz - 1:04am on 11/28/12

Me, too - works perfectly. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:17am on 11/28/12

You got me wondering that too, now. So I looked up the recipe and you're right. She [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 7:37pm on 11/28/12

Well, it WAS 3am...your mind could've bee playing tricks :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:29pm on 11/28/12

23311. To check out: Toasted Coconut, Toffee and Chocolate Chip Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:45pm on 11/27/12 (0)

23312. To check out: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:35am on 11/28/12 (10)

This looks incredible, and I need it in my life. Thank you for posting it. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:48am on 11/28/12

You're welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 1:26am on 11/28/12

I just took this out of the oven. It's cooling, and the house smells wonderful! - Michael in Phoenix - 1:22am on 11/29/12

Ooh- I'm so jealous! Send me some! [NT] - Meryl - 1:31am on 11/29/12

Very tasty. It was very tender and had good flavor. I took the advice and... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:46pm on 11/29/12

Yay! Glad to hear it! [NT] - Meryl - 5:32pm on 11/29/12

It is impossible to stop eating this. [LINK] - ErininNY - 9:40pm on 11/30/12

Erin, the pic you posted looks nothing like the one Meryl posted...yours is gorgeous! - cheezz - 1:02am on 12/01/12

Thanks! I had to bake it in a pie plate--springform pan's gone AWOL. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:42am on 12/01/12

Glad you liked it, Erin! I really have to make this cake soon! [NT] - Meryl - 3:01am on 12/01/12

23313. You know, it really irks me that all the butt half hams I find now have been "scalped" - Melissa Dallas - 12:59am on 11/28/12 (15)

Good news, at least you get to pay more for less! Lots of packages going this way. Have you LOOKED - Steve2 in LA - 1:37am on 11/28/12

I know, but the whole point of buying a butt half was all those nice center slices. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:42am on 11/28/12
My pet peeve is frozen vegetables. Price went up. 16 oz package is now 12 oz. Ugh! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:26am on 11/28/12
You are so right, remember the "large economy size"? Now we have to do the math. sigh - PatBastrop - 2:31pm on 11/28/12

I actually saw a local market label their eggs "per unit" on a dozen, and... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:48pm on 11/28/12

AARRGGHH Where is Bess Meyerson when we need her?? [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:32am on 11/29/12

Out here if they are not [NT] - mistral - 2:41am on 11/28/12

Let's try again: Out her if they are not "scalped" of those center slices. . . - mistral - 2:42am on 11/28/12

Here it depends on the brands. Some do that, some don't. Gotta say though that sometimes it's nice - Pat-NoCal - 2:44am on 11/28/12
What does it say that I'm more than half a century old and have never bought a ham? - MarilynFL - 1:20pm on 11/29/12

Marilyn, you're over 50? Funny, you don't look a day over 39! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:37pm on 11/29/12

Oh, NOW he's trying to be nice? Musta heard about the coal in the stocking thing... [NT] - cheezz - 1:03am on 12/01/12

Coal doesn't fit in a menorah. (Dammit!) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:38am on 12/01/12

HA! Ok, angling for extra latkes then :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:06am on 12/01/12

Oh, crispy latkes. I still don't know how my Serbian mother knew how to make them so well. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:46pm on 12/03/12

23314. Whole vanilla bean source. 25 for $29 Tahitian or Madagascar. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:28am on 11/28/12 (1)

Thanks Traca. The Tahitian beans just dropped to $26. This includes shipping. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:52am on 11/28/12

23315. To check out: Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts and Chocolate - from Baked Explorations [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:04am on 11/28/12 (0)

23316. These were good. Please help me make them "perfect": Oatmeal Cheddar cookies from "Salty Caramels" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 11/28/12 (5)

Oat and Cheddar Crackers (also by Ginna Haravon of Salty Caramels) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:52pm on 11/28/12
Add bacon. :) Doesn't help your problem at all, but when in doubt, everything's better with bacon :) - MoNJ - 9:30pm on 11/28/12

ooh, bacon! The krumkake iron made them slightly crisper, but it's still not there. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:28am on 11/29/12

I think to turn them crisp you need to cut the milk & egg & add more butter to - Melissa Dallas - 2:35am on 11/29/12

I'll give it a shot. Thanks, M. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:07pm on 11/29/12

23317. Any new cookies or other baked goodies on the Christmas menu? And a link to Mimi's site... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:01pm on 11/28/12 (15)

Here's a link to one I'm considering: Turtle Thumbprints. What's not to like? [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:02pm on 11/28/12
thanks for the link! Great site Mimi! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:06pm on 11/28/12
This is my most requested Christmas Cookie: Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 5:08pm on 11/28/12

These do look delicious, Deb. I've made the Andes Mint cookies for a few years now... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:26pm on 11/28/12

It's so funny - everyone I gave them to last year asked for them again this year. And.. - deb-in-MI - 5:42pm on 11/28/12

REC: Chocolate Mint Cookies, made with Andes Mints. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:58pm on 11/28/12

Thanks Michael [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:31pm on 11/28/12

Deb any tricks for them not leak? Mine always seem to leak. - MariaDNoCA - 12:24am on 11/30/12

I'm trying a new one Meryl posted awhile ago: Chocolate-PB Sandwich Cookies [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:35am on 11/29/12

Oh yeah! They're on my to-try list. Let me know how they turn out! [NT] - Meryl - 4:11am on 11/29/12

Planning to try these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies but [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:02pm on 11/29/12
Also want to try these Cinnamon Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:42pm on 11/29/12

They're fantastic - I've made them many times! [NT] - Meryl - 5:27pm on 11/29/12

And one or two cookies from Pastry Studio's blog post on cookies. The photos [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:57pm on 11/29/12

Oh Pat......I had forgotten about this blog....that was probably a good thing...as now - Barbara in VA - 8:38pm on 11/29/12

23318. Question for Paul or Mimi: Are we not able to change our icons? Just wondering... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:40pm on 11/28/12 (4)

May I piggy-back, Michael? PatBastrop and I are still trying to change our names. Any help? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:45pm on 11/28/12

I'm aware of the issues including the private messaging. All are related. - pmassell_93 - 9:43pm on 11/28/12

Thanks Paul. I will remain in Sarasota and throw off all my many stalkers. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:45pm on 11/28/12
Not a problem at all, Paul. My little red fox will keep on boogying. Thanks. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:46pm on 11/28/12

23319. We had Thanksgiving Thursday, Blk Fri, Cyber Mon, how 'bout Webmaster Wednesday? Show your love - MoNJ - 10:16pm on 11/28/12 (6)

Great idea Mo! [NT] - barb_b - 10:49pm on 11/28/12
I did it too - although may not go through for 21 days? I'm fairly new to PP [NT] - emtd - 11:47pm on 11/28/12
best thread ever.... ;) [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:37am on 11/29/12
Very thoughtful idea, Mo. We love our webmasters in theory and words, but coffee helps. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 11/29/12

I just put some coffee where my mouth is. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:47pm on 11/29/12

Me too...missed my mouth and now it's all over my shirt but not before I sent some to our webmasters [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:17pm on 11/29/12

23320. To check out: Chocolate Shortbread Sandwich Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:01pm on 11/28/12 (11)

I knew I shouldn't click on it, but I just can't help myself....YUM! [NT] - LisainLA - 11:41pm on 11/28/12

Ha! It sounds so good! [NT] - Meryl - 11:51pm on 11/28/12

Oh! This one looks like it might hold an imprinted lettering...hmmmmm [NT] - cheezz - 3:43am on 11/29/12

I'm so sad, was hoping those WS cutters would go on sale for xmas, but they discontinued them. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:42am on 11/30/12

Well rats!! They have some on ebay, but you're not going to get a deal. [NT] - cheezz - 1:11am on 12/01/12

OMG! $40-50!!! I should've stuck with $20+7 to ship when I had the chance - MariaDNoCA - 5:18am on 12/01/12

They do a Christmas set now don't they? [NT] - cheezz - 7:07am on 12/04/12

At one time. Don't see them on their website though. The standard ones are shown as discontinued. :( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:05am on 12/07/12

Thanks Meryl!!! (I think, LOL!!!) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:39pm on 11/29/12

Ha!!! [NT] - Meryl - 5:26pm on 11/29/12

These do look good! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:43am on 11/30/12

23321. HELP!! I am making Limoncello. Do I need to drain the alcohol off the lemon peel before putting - Brooksie - 12:39am on 11/29/12 (8)

Hi Brooksie, yes...if the peels have been in the alcohol for the specified time - MarilynFL - 1:06am on 11/29/12

Thanks Marilyn, I just added the sugar and it turned cloudy. Will it clear? [NT] - Brooksie - 1:50am on 11/29/12

Did you use simple syrup? Vodka will give an opaque liquid. Grain gave me a golden clear liquid. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:06am on 11/29/12

I used Everclear. [NT] - Brooksie - 3:23am on 11/29/12

Yep, that's what I used. Can't remember the effect immediately after adding the syrup, but - MarilynFL - 1:14pm on 11/29/12

I've used Everclear, and I can't remember ANYTHING afterwards! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:39pm on 11/29/12

Ha! Perfect retort. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:53pm on 11/29/12

If I remember right, you'll want to strain it through a cheesecloth at the end of the cure. That - Traca - 5:10pm on 11/29/12

23322. For those of you losing sleep over my Gingerbread Loaf dilemma . . . okay, BOTH of you . . . [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 2:43am on 11/29/12 (11)

Yay! Hey, it's the little things in life that are so satisfying... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:37am on 11/29/12
Purty...screaming for a lemon drizzle! [NT] - cheezz - 3:45am on 11/29/12
That is how a nice loaf of quick bread should look! And Where. . . - mistral - 4:46am on 11/29/12

I got it at my favorite restaurant supply store, Star, here in the SF Valley. [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 6:15am on 11/29/12

This looks beautiful! Is is like a "classic" gingerbread, flavor-wise? - LisainLA - 5:36am on 11/29/12

I'd guess it's pretty classic with a bit of extra bite from the cayenne, here's the final version: - Steve2 in LA - 6:34am on 11/29/12

Bravo! What is that in the background? Electronic device of some sort? [NT] - Traca - 6:00am on 11/29/12

It's a pair of these kitchen timers: [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 6:13am on 11/29/12

Got it. I've never seen those before. [NT] - Traca - 7:34am on 11/29/12

There you go... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:02am on 11/29/12
Lovely -- I was hoping you'd post an update! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:00am on 11/30/12

23323. ISO Pat-NoCal - thanks for pointing out the Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles - very excellent, a keeper! [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:31am on 11/29/12 (2)

Thanks for reposting this. Saving it for my next turkey. [NT] - rhoward2va - 12:54pm on 11/29/12
Was thinking it would be good with chicken stock as well, - Pat-NoCal - 3:53pm on 11/29/12

23324. Traca, I can't get to your Tiberio link...I'll keep trying. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:50pm on 11/29/12 (4)

It's a link to photos on Facebook. Are you blocked at work? [NT] - Traca - 5:16pm on 11/29/12

Yep..several firewalls are stopping me. I'll try to remember at home. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 11/30/12

Can Traca send the photos to me and I can forward? [NT] - barb_b - 4:55pm on 11/30/12

How sweet! It's actually a link to my friend's Facebook page. The images are there. [NT] - Traca - 11:29pm on 11/30/12

23325. for the Bavarian cooks out there..... - Janet in NC - 5:04pm on 11/29/12 (1)

Wow, Janet, what a great article! Reminds me of my Mom... Clickable link: [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:44pm on 11/29/12

23326. Snowflake Sugar Cookie Tree [LINK] - ErininNY - 9:29pm on 11/29/12 (1)

It looks so pretty!! : ) In your spare time... : ) [NT] - barb_b - 11:48pm on 11/30/12

23327. Whee! My copy of The International Cookie Cookbook arrived today. :) [LINK] - ErininNY - 10:28pm on 11/29/12 (2)

Yay!!! (Cookbook buddies! - scored CI's Quick Recipe @ GW today, they had me at no yeast cinn rolls) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:45am on 11/30/12

I've tried those - they're very good. [NT] - Meryl - 12:51am on 11/30/12

23328. Anyone making liqueurs/fruitcake or any other make ahead holiday items/gifts? If so, what? - MariaDNoCA - 12:31am on 11/30/12 (4)

I make Cranberry with White Fig Jam for the holidays. That and "pompelmocello" (grapefruit version - Steve2 in LA - 2:16am on 11/30/12

Figs are over with now though aren't they? I haven't looked, but haven't seen 'em in what, a month? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:57am on 11/30/12

Made mine when figs were in season or used some I'd frozen. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:35am on 11/30/12

I've made a batch of granola, 4 batches spiced walnuts, 2 batches black pepper almonds - cheezz - 1:16am on 12/01/12

23329. ISO Favorite cutout gingerbread cookie? - MariaDNoCA - 12:38am on 11/30/12 (18)

Love my sister's. She finally gave me her secret recipe... - Melissa Dallas - 1:00am on 11/30/12

Too funny! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:03am on 11/30/12

Maria, Nick Malgieri's Recipe is very good........... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:47am on 11/30/12

Nancy Baggett - New England Molasses Gingerbread Cookies [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:51am on 11/30/12

Maria, 25 Best Homemade Gingerbread Cookie Recipes - Have fun browsing..... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:12am on 11/30/12

Sooo many choices, but the first one I clicked on took me to Mimi's site, lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:03am on 11/30/12

Gay, do you think this dough could be frozen (or could any of these)? [NT] - ErininNY - 2:33am on 11/30/12

Erin, I have never frozen cookie dough so I have no experience with that. I would assume you - GayR - 12:21pm on 11/30/12

Gay, I bought Nick Malgieri's book for that recipe, and when I made it I was disappointed! - Michael in Phoenix - 7:15am on 11/30/12

Michael, Your recipe is certainly much spicier than his recipe....the - GayR - 12:29pm on 11/30/12

Yeah, I guess I should be more cognizant of that! I DO like a spicy gingerbread cookie. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:12pm on 11/30/12

Michael, I do like spicy gingerbread - thank u both! Might make some of ea to see what the kids like [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:23am on 12/01/12

Alternate idea: use construction-grade gingerbread and let the kids decorate as ornaments. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:30pm on 11/30/12

Speaking of...Lana, I need your email address for the GBH slideshow. Can you PM me? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:31pm on 11/30/12

Marilyn, I tried, but I don't know if it went through. [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:49am on 12/02/12

Sent it just using the heading - I think you'll have it now. [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:51am on 12/02/12

Hummm, that might be fun too, got a good construction recipe you could share? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:22am on 12/01/12

Maria, see recipe posted below at #23355. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:31pm on 12/03/12

23330. This looks so good: Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal how could I do this w/o a crockpot [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:48am on 11/30/12 (2)

There's an overnight soak method for steel-cut oats. And I usually just chop and sautee apples [LINK] - ErininNY - 5:40am on 11/30/12
No problem. This is how I make steel-cut oats all the time. It will take about 40 minutes - MarilynFL - 2:14pm on 11/30/12

23331. I need to jazz up the appearance of chocolate chip cookie bars for work Holiday party - MarilynFL - 2:02pm on 11/30/12 (21)

What about Godiva's Cappuccino BonBons. I had these over thanksgiving.They really were incredible! [LINK] - barb_b - 2:30pm on 11/30/12

barb, this is perfect. I can cut the bars into squares and finish off by dipping/decorating. Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:06pm on 11/30/12

Just so I understand - you are going to make your own cookie - emtd - 6:51pm on 11/30/12

Yes...I was simply going to bring in a pan of baked cookie dough. Now everyone seems disappointed. - MarilynFL - 7:29pm on 11/30/12

Not sure why I wasn't getting that :) but thanks. I'm sure - emtd - 7:37pm on 11/30/12

When I'm lazy, but want to jazz up a brownie look I drizzle chocolate sauce on top b4 baking [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:53pm on 11/30/12

Thats creative~ [NT] - barb_b - 10:14pm on 11/30/12

Hehee, lazy though. Just use the squeeze bottle sauce and make a pretty pattern, then bake. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:18pm on 11/30/12

Maria, doesn't the sauce melt too much when baking? [NT] - Meryl - 10:27pm on 11/30/12

Nope, you get clean "squirt" marks - MariaDNoCA - 12:04am on 12/01/12

It's a great idea. I've always added chocolate toppings after stuff has come out of the oven. - Meryl - 12:39am on 12/01/12

This thread was making me wonder if it would work with cookies or bars... - MariaDNoCA - 3:42am on 12/01/12

What about a riff on this? Cut into fingers, dip into chocolate and crushed candy canes. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 10:04pm on 11/30/12
Once they cool I would drizzle white choc one direction and melted pb in the other [NT] - cheezz - 1:21am on 12/01/12
You guys are fabulous! Thanks. If I'm still working Wed (layoffs tomorrow) I'm set. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:38pm on 12/02/12

Finger crossed & holding good thoughts. xoxo [NT] - Traca - 4:01am on 12/03/12
Sending good vibes! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:21pm on 12/03/12

Thank you both! We just received an email that our group is okay...until January at least. - MarilynFL - 8:33pm on 12/03/12

That's good news...but stressful. Hang in there. [NT] - ErininNY - 1:53pm on 12/04/12
((((Marilyn)))) [NT] - LisainLA - 4:00pm on 12/04/12
I've been afraid to ask again. You've been on tenterhooks for so long. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:30pm on 12/04/12

23332. Anyone have experience with chocolate beet cake? Do you have a T&T recipe? [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:12pm on 11/30/12 (5)

Oh Barb, let me preface this by saying that I dislike beets with a passion, but why not just make a - DawnNYS - 9:14pm on 11/30/12

Hi Dawn, just trying for an alternative to the bottle of red dye and I love beets! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:47pm on 12/01/12

Oh, forgot about how much red dye #2 is in it! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:59pm on 12/03/12

Red dye #2 has been banned since 1976. But Red 40, its replacement, isn't so great, either. [NT] - ErininNY - 9:34pm on 12/03/12

Hi Barbara - I think you will have trouble finding something that is both - LisainLA - 4:40pm on 12/02/12

23333. ISO Pat-NoCal - Thought of you immediately - Red Velvet Madeleines (love the concept of the [LINK] - GayR - 2:44pm on 11/30/12 (3)

Pat, Here is the link for the Madeleine Christmas Tree - [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:47pm on 11/30/12
Hi Gay! - Pat-NoCal - 7:22pm on 11/30/12

My pleasure, Pat.....Hope you enjoy the recipe. [NT] - GayR - 11:40pm on 11/30/12

23334. Nancy Baggette's Holiday Cookie Decorating Tips [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:40pm on 11/30/12 (3)

This also had some good hints...strain through a stocking?? Yes. And I might even use [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:58pm on 11/30/12

Ewwwwww [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:34pm on 11/30/12

It's just nylon net Michael:) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:44pm on 11/30/12

23335. Anyone ever hear of a cinnamon allergy/intolerance? [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:16pm on 11/30/12 (6)

No, but you can be allergic to just about anything. Allergy & intolerance are very different things. - Melissa Dallas - 12:53am on 12/01/12

'Guess I shlould've said allergy -or- intolerance. Thanks for the info. [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:49pm on 12/01/12

Mayo clinic site wording... - DawnNYS - 9:04pm on 12/01/12

Yes, I've heard of that. And if you google "cinnamon allergy" - Pat-NoCal - 2:42am on 12/01/12

Hi Pat. Did that, but all that was coming up was sneezy-type things, and my little neice gets - DawnNYS - 8:47pm on 12/01/12

I'm not allergic - but cinnamon in candles irritates my eyes now a days - Tess - 3:20am on 12/01/12

23336. Oh Michael, was that you that bought the winning Powerball ticket outside of Phoenix, ol' buddy, - DawnNYS - 9:42pm on 11/30/12 (1)

Would've been nice, but no, it was not to be! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:05pm on 12/01/12

23337. Need a $5-7 gift for Secret Santa lunch next week. I was thinking of a - DawnNYS - 9:53pm on 11/30/12 (7)

Coffee spots like Starbucks and Peets have bagged holiday goodies this time of - Pat-NoCal - 10:42pm on 11/30/12
Your ideas are great, and I am sure will be well rec'd.When I have done this, and I agree the $ is a - barb_b - 11:30pm on 11/30/12
Someone once gave a big can of beans and it turned into the hot potato gift - MariaDNoCA - 12:17am on 12/01/12
Dawn, just came back from the neighborhood craft fair at tne rec center and saw several very cute $5 - Barbara in VA - 7:01pm on 12/01/12

Here's a turtorial for the snowman!!! The opening picture is exactly what the lady had at the fair. [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:08pm on 12/01/12
Images for $ bill origami... [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:10pm on 12/01/12

Thanks Barb, and everyone else too. I remember making ribbon hearts that you cut - DawnNYS - 4:43pm on 12/02/12

23338. Shopping Damage Report (SDR): Look what I found!...now can someone tell me how it works? - MariaDNoCA - 10:08pm on 11/30/12 (11)

I believe one is for snuffing the fire - pmassell_93 - 10:17pm on 11/30/12
You come up with the best bargains!! In my sterno, I have a "smaller" one that is used to just - barb_b - 10:21pm on 11/30/12

I have no idea what they are for, but they look like they match the burner - MariaDNoCA - 11:01pm on 11/30/12

I think it's for liquid sterno. Our set has that also. We use the cans instead. - Curious1 - 10:23pm on 11/30/12

btw Score! and what is GW? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 10:27pm on 11/30/12

Goodwill! I also got that CI cookbook and a couple of others (here's the casserole dish) - MariaDNoCA - 10:56pm on 11/30/12

Also, I think I was the only one shopping - others were "pickers" - MariaDNoCA - 11:06pm on 11/30/12

My sister is small & has a very nice figure. She buys almost all her clothes - Melissa Dallas - 11:14pm on 11/30/12

The "burner thing" is, I believe, for denatured alcohol, which - Pat-NoCal - 2:26am on 12/01/12
Just like a fondu pot. The liquid fuel goes into the bottom container. Then you can control - Marg CDN2 - 7:47pm on 12/01/12

Yes, it does have just the one handle - I'll have to practice. Sounds likes several fuel choices 2. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:39am on 12/02/12

23339. Anyone watching this year's Top Chef? Scored the Mashed Potato Recipe - Traca - 10:19pm on 11/30/12 (3)

Nein. I like mine better anyway. LOL [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 12:51am on 12/01/12
Something happened to my potatoes this year - KarenNoCA - 12:57am on 12/01/12
Is that one POUND of butter per two pounds of potatoes? - mistral - 2:48am on 12/01/12

23340. orchid...I want to make the chocolate peanut butter surprise cookies you posted [LINK] - cheezz - 12:54am on 12/01/12 (8)

It looks like less than three dozen from other placrs I see these posted. - Melissa Dallas - 1:43am on 12/01/12
Oh my.....it has been a while since I made them and now John and - orchid - 2:59am on 12/01/12
Thanks ladies...making them for Christmas presents and just needed a rough idea - cheezz - 3:04am on 12/01/12

Of course! Just for testing purposes...... [NT] - orchid - 3:14am on 12/01/12

By the way, a couple of times I have mixed up some of the peanut - orchid - 3:20am on 12/01/12

Haven't compared the 2 recipes but I know then as Magic in th Middles. - CynUpstateNY - 12:55am on 12/02/12

The recipes are almost identical - Magic...Middles has an extra egg yolk is all - cheezz - 7:24am on 12/04/12

A batch made 23 good sized cookies. The golf ball sized gob of dough makes about a 3" cookie - cheezz - 7:21am on 12/04/12

23341. These look and sound so good - Johanne Killeen's Gingerbread Baby Cakes [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:38am on 12/01/12 (0)

23342. To check out: Santa Strawberries - I'm usually not into "cute," but I love these! [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 1:39am on 12/01/12 (2)

My version: - Michael in Phoenix - 4:00pm on 12/01/12

Nice! (I want to cut into that turkey!) [NT] - Meryl - 6:28pm on 12/01/12

23343. why did my onions turn green? - cyalexa2 - 1:56am on 12/01/12 (3)

OMG - That used to happen to me when I lived in FL. I could never figure out why! [NT] - Meryl - 3:02am on 12/01/12
Some answers... [LINK] - ErininNY - 8:23pm on 12/01/12

interesting, thanks [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:12am on 12/02/12

23344. finally used some of that celery I planted - cyalexa2 - 2:05am on 12/01/12 (5)

The celery I grew last year was also very strongly flavored, for some - Pat-NoCal - 2:37am on 12/01/12
In order to get the tender stalks you are used to the plants have to be "blanched." [LINK] - Joe - 6:02am on 12/01/12

thanks for the link - cyalexa2 - 12:52pm on 12/01/12

It's great to pick a stalk or two at a time for soup and stock. The leaves have so much flavor - Joe - 3:33pm on 12/01/12

yes, the leaves are quite large and flavorful [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:08am on 12/02/12

23345. FRC Hadn't realized All-Clad discontinued their Cop-R-Chef line. I wonder why? - MariaDNoCA - 7:00am on 12/02/12 (3)

I haven't had a first cup of coffee yet, but all I could picture was a police officer frying eggs... - ErininNY - 12:44pm on 12/02/12

LOL! [NT] - LisainLA - 6:07pm on 12/02/12

I read it as "robo-cop" and pictured a self-stirring pot. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:54pm on 12/02/12

23346. Lana, I received your email. I'll work on the slideshow today. Thanks. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:39pm on 12/02/12 (2)

Oh, good. [NT] - Lana in FL - 4:23pm on 12/02/12

Just emailed. I had to reduce photos to "email" size, so I hope it works. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:36pm on 12/02/12

23347. Barb in VA, I saw your comment about beets for red velvet cake. I feel the same way. Here's one from [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 12/02/12 (0)

23348. Pat NoCal--Hope you're ok--the flooding sounds terrible!! - MoNJ - 2:03pm on 12/02/12 (5)

It's quite the storm we're - Pat-NoCal - 5:00pm on 12/02/12

((((Pat)))) What soups did you make? [NT] - LisainLA - 6:06pm on 12/02/12

Thanks, Lisa. Made Rec: "La Ribollita" - Tuscan Bean Soup Au Gratin [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:14pm on 12/02/12
And Rec: Black Lentil Soup [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:15pm on 12/02/12

Thanks Pat, these both sound great! [NT] - LisainLA - 4:01pm on 12/04/12

23349. Weekend Six. Brrr.... - DawnNYS - 4:46pm on 12/02/12 (10)

I think 3 people are a group! Sounds like a lot of fun. :) [NT] - LisainLA - 6:07pm on 12/02/12
the 6 things I served tonight - cyalexa2 - 4:03am on 12/03/12

Love your menu and can just taste all the - Pat-NoCal - 4:34pm on 12/03/12

slow baked beans with kale [LINK] - cyalexa2 - 7:37pm on 12/03/12

Thanks so much, it sounds delicious. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:57pm on 12/03/12

I left the fridge door open over Thanksgiving so out it all went, and this weekend I went shopping - Heather_in_SF - 5:24am on 12/03/12

Heather, could you share the chicken and bean recipes? [NT] - Joe - 3:54pm on 12/03/12

REC: Gigantes Plaki - Heather_in_SF - 11:24pm on 12/04/12
REC: Stewed Chicken - Heather_in_SF - 11:49pm on 12/04/12

Thanks, Heather. They both sound delicious. [NT] - Joe - 12:09am on 12/05/12

23350. ISO: breadmaking for kids/teens - pmassell_93 - 5:39pm on 12/02/12 (51)

Start with pizza. It's a simple dough, only one rise, and of course kids love it. - Joe - 5:55pm on 12/02/12

we've done pizza dough but... - pmassell_93 - 6:17pm on 12/02/12

Here is my version of Julia Child's French Bread. If you attempt it you really should refer - Joe - 6:43pm on 12/02/12

And while I'm at it here is my sage focaccia recipe - Joe - 6:51pm on 12/02/12

I agree with Joe about the pizza dough. Here is a great bread recipe for when [LINK] - LisainLA - 6:05pm on 12/02/12

will definitely try this one, this week thanks [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:17pm on 12/02/12

Paul, this is one of my favorite breads and it will make them see how much work it takes - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:06pm on 12/02/12

I'd start with just plain white loaf bread or rolls. Refrigerator rolls are fun - Melissa Dallas - 9:26pm on 12/02/12

I'm a new to making bread. DawnMo's English Muffin Bread was my gateway drug! - Traca - 9:24pm on 12/02/12

Round 1 has begun [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 10:01pm on 12/03/12

Maybe start with a quickbread (pumpkin, zucchini, cranberry) and let them enjoy immediate success - MarilynFL - 9:35pm on 12/02/12
REC: CI Foccacia--best I've tried - MoNJ - 11:17pm on 12/02/12
Paul, another idea is to use "Platinum" yeast...an instant yeast that doesn't have to be proofed. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:40am on 12/03/12

looks interesting but I cannot find where to purchase and haven't seen it around [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:04pm on 12/03/12

Here's a PDF from redstar showing the stores by state. FL doesn't have any. Figures. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:17pm on 12/03/12

Instant yeast doesn't need to be proofed (that's why it's called "instant.") Any brand will work. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:40pm on 12/03/12

cool. I almost never bake so am largely clueless. - pmassell_93 - 11:28pm on 12/03/12

It's not rocket science, not to worry. Regular yeast needs to be "proofed" ie, made active by warm- - Steve2 in LA - 12:33am on 12/04/12

I would proof it anyway. It's one of my favorite parts of the process--watching the yeast expand - Joe - 4:32pm on 12/04/12

density question - pmassell_93 - 5:04pm on 12/04/12

It's possible the dough was under-kneaded.If there is not enough gluten formed there wont be a - Joe - 7:30pm on 12/04/12

Oops, I now see the EM bread is not kneaded. [NT] - Joe - 8:13pm on 12/04/12

While quite pretty, Joe too is fairly dense. (Don't hate him for it.) EM bread is going to be denser - Steve2 in LA - 10:26pm on 12/04/12

OK but generally speaking if you were baking bread and - pmassell_93 - 11:05pm on 12/04/12

Generally speaking--more thorough kneading and letting the dough rise to the optimal level - Joe - 11:46pm on 12/04/12

With the EM bread, I agree with Joe (shhh!) longer rising time. Also, measure your flour carefully, [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 1:22am on 12/05/12

I heard that, and I agree--too much flour could be the culprit. If not going by weight, - Joe - 1:31am on 12/05/12

Try it, I understand fluffing can be very effective. (Don't EVEN think it. Seriously!) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:17am on 12/05/12
fluff = sifting? [NT] - pmassell_93 - 4:16pm on 12/05/12

first attempt with 12 yo daughter [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 4:22pm on 12/05/12

Yay! It looks wonderful! I am excited for you and happy that you and your daughter are cooking - barb_b - 10:44pm on 12/05/12

special memories and the added bonus of feeding the ravenous horde... [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:22am on 12/06/12

Sifting is not necessary, just loosening up the flour. For instance, when you first open a bag of - Joe - 8:48pm on 12/05/12

I don't believe it's technically possible to "ruin" a verb. Not if you do it right or long enough. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:33pm on 12/05/12

Oh, how I wish my PM's were working! [NT] - Joe - 4:14am on 12/06/12

Have you considered a laxative? Older folk have that problem. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:31am on 12/07/12

Don't mess with me when I'm PM's-ing [NT] - Joe - 2:44am on 12/08/12

thanks joe so would the logic extend to the type of yeast? - pmassell_93 - 4:13pm on 12/05/12

I haven't noticed a difference in the type of yeast, just in how fresh it is. - Joe - 8:50pm on 12/05/12

I've actually not been happy with Red Star, had better results with Fleischman's. Might just be me. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:34pm on 12/05/12

Steve is right. (You know it kills me to admit that.) I stopped buying Red Star so many years ago - Joe - 12:00am on 12/06/12

I just bought a huge block of Red Star at Costco last night... doh! [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:20am on 12/06/12

I was referring to their dried yeast. I haven't had much experience with fresh. - Joe - 12:38am on 12/06/12

Wait, they had refrigerators WAY back then? What, with the block of ice and all? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:02am on 12/06/12

I think so. It was so long ago. I took up bread baking in 1892...... - Joe - 4:08am on 12/06/12

Would I want to be less dense if it meant being less pretty? Let me think..... - Joe - 11:48pm on 12/04/12

LOL! [NT] - LisainLA - 12:56am on 12/05/12
Were I you, I'd use one of my life-ines and poll the audience. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:26am on 12/05/12

This is a good thread which may be helpful [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:42pm on 12/04/12

And Dawn's Overnight Bread [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:44pm on 12/04/12
And another good thread [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:44pm on 12/04/12

23351. Traca, finally got into Tiberio's gingerbread display. Holy Fantasy Land! Applauding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:41pm on 12/02/12 (3)

FYI - Your detail work is better. :) [NT] - Traca - 3:57am on 12/03/12

and I'll bet much more amusing! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:36am on 12/03/12
That's very kind of you to say. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:30pm on 12/03/12

23352. How is it we don't have a holiday homemade/food gift thread? Can we start one? - MariaDNoCA - 10:35pm on 12/02/12 (7)

I'll kick it off with REC: Cashew Macadamia Crunch - MariaDNoCA - 10:49pm on 12/02/12
Here are some ideas from a thread last year. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 10:52pm on 12/02/12

ummm, apparently I ask this question every year, lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:17pm on 12/04/12

For sugarless and gluten-free stuff, you can do savory-spiced popcorn and/or nuts. [NT] - Meryl - 10:56pm on 12/02/12

Also, homemade mustards and chutneys [NT] - Meryl - 11:05pm on 12/02/12

Pan Forte [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:02am on 12/03/12
I can do gluten free, but no sugar...that's hard [NT] - cheezz - 7:28am on 12/04/12

23353. To check out: Cucumber and Caviar [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:25am on 12/03/12 (2)

Cucumber Feta Rolls [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:28am on 12/03/12

Copied this one... "to try". DW LOVES cukes 'n feta. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:46am on 12/03/12

23354. 15 dishes and this one stole the show: Stilton Tart with Cranberry Chutney [LINK] - Traca - 4:07am on 12/03/12 (8)

Ooh yes. I made that chutney many years ago and canned it. Unfortunately I - Marg CDN2 - 6:35am on 12/03/12
help with the dough recipe please - cyalexa2 - 7:40pm on 12/03/12

This is the link to the pastry recipe... First step: blend flour, butter, shortening, salt. [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 9:36pm on 12/03/12

different ingredients - cyalexa2 - 10:33pm on 12/03/12

The ingredients under the line "Pastry Dough" are for the tart... - Michael in Sarasota - 11:02pm on 12/03/12
That's a hyperlink (hence the bold type) to the recipe that forms the base of the Stilton tart. [NT] - ErininNY - 11:11pm on 12/03/12
now I get it! thanks [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:12am on 12/04/12

I went to the tart recipe... - judy-mass - 10:53pm on 12/03/12

23355. CONSTRUCTION GRADE GINGERBREAD DOUGH RECIPE (for MariaDNoCA) - MarilynFL - 8:51am on 12/03/12 (1)

Oh Marilyn thanks for posting...and with pictures too!!! thank you thank you!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:46pm on 12/03/12

23356. Torani Syrups on sale at World Market for $3.99 today (5-8 PM only). Regular $6.99 [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:31am on 12/03/12 (2)

Wonder if they'll have the new Torani Chicken and Waffle syrup. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:41pm on 12/03/12

They have the Bacon one. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:14pm on 12/03/12

23357. GayR, that red velvet madelaine Christmas tree is lovely! I didn't [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:42pm on 12/03/12 (1)

Hi Marilyn, Glad that you like it also.....I can see other possibilities using plain Madeleines. [NT] - GayR - 1:26am on 12/04/12

23358. NEW refrigerator is leaking water at the bottom and seems warmer than usual. Besides a faulty - DawnNYS - 8:44pm on 12/03/12 (3)

Egad!! It's the "Curse of the Appliance Gods" again! Quick! Offer it a sacrifice... - MarilynFL - 8:54pm on 12/03/12

Ha ha. Turned out to be a false alarm... I was brining some pork chops and bag - DawnNYS - 10:01pm on 12/04/12

Glad it worked out! [NT] - barb_b - 11:39pm on 12/04/12

23359. ISO T&T Jewish recipes...going to a Bat Mitzvah and trying to think of gift ideas - MariaDNoCA - 11:50pm on 12/03/12 (40)

How about a cookbook? From Marcy Goldman: "A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking." [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:59pm on 12/03/12

From Joan Nathan: "Jewish Cooking In America" [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:03am on 12/04/12

Isn't 13 kind of young for a cookbook? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:05am on 12/04/12

Oh yeah - Duh - I wasn't thinking! [NT] - Meryl - 12:07am on 12/04/12
I was thinking of making this a personal part of the gift & start a binder of T&T recipes she could - MariaDNoCA - 12:21am on 12/04/12

What 13 year-old wouldn't want a tree they're never going to see? (Sorry I speak from experience.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:35am on 12/04/12

Sigh... jewelry and recipe binder then? - MariaDNoCA - 1:00am on 12/04/12

Gift certificate to local indie bookstore? I don't think bat/bar mitzvah gifts necessarily - ErininNY - 5:22am on 12/04/12

I was also going to suggest this - even if she isn't a reader, bookstores - LisainLA - 3:57pm on 12/04/12

Now who WOULDN'T love The Ten Plagues Finger Puppets? [IMAGE] - Steve2 in LA - 6:29am on 12/04/12

i KNOW! (sorry about the accordion, you got a good cake tho) but we can have them now >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:27am on 12/04/12

Just a li'l bit o' genius, don'tcha think? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:04am on 12/04/12

I want those! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:09pm on 12/04/12

I bought TWO! I'm going to RULE THE WORLD!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:16pm on 12/04/12

I bow to the master! (seriously though, I've always wanted those puppets!) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:57pm on 12/04/12

[NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:14pm on 12/04/12

So now we're going to face the 20 Deadly Plagues? Yikes! That's like living in LA! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:32pm on 12/04/12

...well, if I inject them with Botox and implants? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:21pm on 12/07/12

Then you'd have the "Cast of Baywatch" finger puppets. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:32am on 12/08/12

While I don't think a tree is a great idea for a 13 yr., Steve - you could still come and see the - elaine - 6:27am on 12/04/12

Elaine, (mine fraynd) TODAY I'd appreciate it but at 13, not so much. Thanks for the offer, though. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:32am on 12/04/12
This part why I wanted to do the recipe binder (tangible to open) and tree (Green virtual) gifts - MariaDNoCA - 7:45am on 12/04/12
Elaine - as one who raised money for trees and purchased myself while in Sunday school - deb-in-MI - 11:56am on 12/04/12

A cousin posted this on FB yesterday. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:03pm on 12/04/12

and in that theme...from SNL >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:23pm on 12/04/12

Exactly!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:52pm on 12/04/12

Maria, You are so thoughtful, I will be watching this thread, as we are going to one in Feb.You - barb_b - 1:32am on 12/04/12

Agreed. I think any gift should be appreciated - although some gifts may be more 'desired' - deb-in-MI - 12:04pm on 12/04/12

My gifts of late to teens who might want an Ipad,pod ..whatever have been adoption of animals which - elaine - 6:34am on 12/04/12

Or, let's face it...cash. (Sigh. Sorry, sorry but it's true.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:05am on 12/04/12

Or an Amazon gift card. Now you can buy nearly anything on it. [NT] - Traca - 10:50pm on 12/04/12

Great idea--Oxfam America does this, too: you can "give" chicks, art supplies, etc. [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:52pm on 12/04/12

Thanks guys, but back to the orignal question: does anyone have any T&T Jewish recipes? [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 8:20pm on 12/04/12

Nice looking gift there. Here are a couple of classic recipes for her too . . . - Steve2 in LA - 10:36pm on 12/04/12
Are you suggesting that we are capable of getting off track? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:37am on 12/05/12

Who us? Shirley you jest, lol. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:38am on 12/05/12

Off-track betting? I never win! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:41pm on 12/05/12

Pomerantzen [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 3:26am on 12/05/12
Teiglach [NT] [LINK] - Lana in FL - 3:27am on 12/05/12
Rec: Mandelbrot - Michael in Sarasota - 12:00pm on 12/05/12

23360. This sounds delicious - Jennifer McGlinn Recipe "Carol Lee's Jeweled Gingerbread Fruitcake" [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:34am on 12/04/12 (13)

I just want to eat this, not make it. I hope you can give us a report. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:47am on 12/04/12

Me too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:17pm on 12/04/12

That recipe should be the Wiki definition of "indentured servant." [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:08pm on 12/04/12
Sorry to disappoint, but, not making this just thought it read wonderful. [NT] - GayR - 2:46pm on 12/04/12
I swear this must be a cake I made a couple of years ago.... - EvaN - 3:11pm on 12/04/12

Maybe the "vat of butter" technique = baking cure-all? :) But you must have good stollen up there..? [NT] - ErininNY - 4:32pm on 12/04/12

:-) We don't have Stollen here, but I'm going to Berlin this weekend. - EvaN - 3:46pm on 12/05/12

Eva, have a wonderful time! eat a nice pretzel and buy a lebkuchen heart for me. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:18pm on 12/06/12

I'm confused, where does all these finish ingreds go? - MariaDNoCA - 7:56pm on 12/04/12

Weird how the recipe goes totally off the rails there at the end... [NT] - ErininNY - 10:38pm on 12/04/12

Yes, it must be a misprint, everything after Cr�me Anglaise is also strangely clickable. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:23am on 12/05/12

I don't understand the ingredients under the Finishes, after the creme anglais. odd list. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:08pm on 12/04/12
Here is the Correct Recipe for anyone interested - website apparently goofed on the recipe I posted [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 2:06am on 12/05/12

23361. Marilyn, you may not want to see this... ;) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 5:02pm on 12/04/12 (8)

Just doesn't compare to the classic gingerbread. Marilyn, you should favour us - Marg CDN2 - 6:34pm on 12/04/12

Here ya go: Diary of a GBH Virgin (with photos of Rosebud) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:46pm on 12/06/12

Posting this needs to be a Christmas tradition. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:59pm on 12/06/12

Ha, the scale is a bit off for Bo! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 12/04/12

I know, it's attack of the 50 ft dog... I'm kinda scared! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:47pm on 12/04/12

Now I have WCDC [white chocolate Doric column] envy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:48pm on 12/04/12

What a poser. Not a single scene showing the chef huddled in the corner crying as... - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 12/06/12

hahahaha [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:34pm on 12/06/12

23362. NFRC. looking for inspiration on a book gift for bookclub gift exchange. no cookbooks, rats. - AngAk1 - 8:11pm on 12/04/12 (24)

I don't know what your budget is, but how about a book about Alaska, featuring beautiful photos? [LINK] - Meryl - 9:30pm on 12/04/12

this is a beautiful book and the author lives here and writes a column. many of us have these books - AngAk1 - 11:44pm on 12/04/12

Team of Rivals: the political genius of Abraham Lincoln / Doris Kearns Goodwin. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:34pm on 12/04/12

we read the book about Lincoln's killer last year. this might be a good choice. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:32pm on 12/04/12

I'd bid on this: "100 Diagrams that Changed the World." [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 10:41pm on 12/04/12

thanks Steve. I can't seem to open up the "look inside" feature here at work. will take a look - AngAk1 - 11:45pm on 12/04/12
Reminds me of a favorite book: History of the World in 6 Glasses [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 10:30pm on 12/05/12
Oooh thanks! Catching up on posts & this is perfect for DD! [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:38am on 12/10/12

I am sorry, I can't resist... 50 Shades of Grey? (I want a picture of the person that opens it!) - barb_b - 11:17pm on 12/04/12

you would laugh at how many of them have already read it----and we've informally discussed it. HA! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:46pm on 12/04/12

We have "50 Shames of Earl Grey" in audio. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:32am on 12/06/12
"50 Shades of Chicken" It's not merely a cookbook... [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:53am on 12/06/12

Did anyone watch this?? It's a bit hilarious. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:15pm on 12/07/12

Hysterical! And it also looks like a good trussing method. Un-trussing would be like untying - Joe - 4:55am on 12/08/12

Per several recommendations I just picked up The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:07am on 12/05/12
I keep meaning to read this book--and it's book-related! (Author was a bookseller.) :) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 4:48am on 12/05/12

thanks Erin. I'll be at the bookstore tonight to rummage around and I hope they have this. too - AngAk1 - 7:59pm on 12/05/12

I couldn't find this one, so I went with "Outliers". so many good books recommended here, but the - AngAk1 - 8:38pm on 12/06/12

I almost chose Frances Mayes new book about life in Tuscany, but it had recipes. looked like a - AngAk1 - 8:40pm on 12/06/12
I liked Outliers b/c you could read a chapter and put it down for a time. While - Traca - 8:31am on 12/07/12

I was flipping through the book at B&N and found it easy to read. the negative comments on Amazon - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 12/07/12

Glad to hear the recommendation on Frances Mayes book. I've been reading Pelligrini - Traca - 7:12pm on 12/07/12

Ang, one of my favorite podcasts is the BBC's World Book Club. A list of their books [LINK] - Traca - 10:45pm on 12/05/12

thanks! I bookmarked it. some of our past selections are listed. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:24am on 12/06/12

23363. Time for COOKIES! - Michael in Phoenix - 9:30pm on 12/04/12 (14)

Nice job! They look great! [NT] - Meryl - 9:34pm on 12/04/12
AAWW! Can't help but make you smile! [NT] - barb_b - 10:17pm on 12/04/12
Sweet! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:30pm on 12/04/12
Very pretty. Would you share the icing used for decorating? [NT] - emtd - 11:08pm on 12/04/12

Simple icing made from powdered sugar. I add a dash of vanilla... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:54am on 12/05/12

Thank you - it looks so thick and glossy. Very pretty. [NT] - emtd - 3:24am on 12/05/12

clap clap clap! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:37pm on 12/04/12
Well done! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:19am on 12/05/12
They look so cute I keep expecting them be become animated. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:39pm on 12/05/12
Fabulous!!! Fabulous!! You have inspired me to try some decorating this year..... :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:30pm on 12/05/12
Love the upside-down heart as Santa. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:41am on 12/06/12

If I had the talent, I'd photoshop Michael's "heart" Santa Head atop Marg's "heart" bra cookie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 12/07/12

'Love the tree :o) You have a steady hand! My freehand piping is not pretty! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:14pm on 12/06/12
Thanks everyone. I'll post some more pics as we get into the fun in San Diego. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:56pm on 12/18/12

23364. NFRC I found instructions for the Swedish Heart Ornaments, if anyone is interested. They [LINK] - DawnNYS - 10:06pm on 12/04/12 (11)

I made these one year as table favors---using green and red or white felt. works great - AngAk1 - 11:38pm on 12/04/12
I'm scratching my head here (or as Steve would say, by pretty head). How do you weave the strips - Joe - 12:40am on 12/05/12

Take a look at this - I tried to do these with Kindergartners,it was hilarious~ [LINK] - LisainLA - 12:54am on 12/05/12

Aha! I get it now. Thanks!! We're planning a Valentine's Day fundraiser dinner - Joe - 1:10am on 12/05/12

Guess who was the one that couldn't figure it out... ;-) - LisainLA - 1:17am on 12/05/12
So, I guess you chose "pretty?" [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:29am on 12/05/12

Always. [NT] - Joe - 2:36am on 12/05/12

Hey, we had (still have somewhere) one of those in wood. Didn't know it was Swedish. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:33am on 12/05/12

Oh, it says Danish. Hmm, I'd love a Danish right now. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:34am on 12/05/12

If you are interested in paper things to make this is a great site > [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:41am on 12/05/12

Thanks. 'Love the graphics there! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:06pm on 12/05/12

23365. Savory Scones and Energy Truffles, going in my try file for sugar free/vegan holiday options [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:19pm on 12/04/12 (1)

Thanks Maria - I'm going to share this with my sometimes vegan nephew - LisainLA - 1:01am on 12/05/12

23366. NFRC Speaking of reading.... Any forums / sites that can help me identify the name of a book? - barb_b - 11:30pm on 12/04/12 (6)

I'm guessing a local good bookseller could help - MariaDNoCA - 1:28am on 12/05/12
I'd start with google and work my way forward. Subject matter? Year of publishing? Authors? - Steve2 in LA - 1:28am on 12/05/12
Have you tried googling a sentence of the book? If you can remember. Google is so powerful. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:32am on 12/05/12
tell me something about the book, I'll try people in San Francisco Public Library (NT) [NT] - daricem - 1:48am on 12/05/12

hi darice (waving from FL). I agree. Any story line you can remember will help - MarilynFL - 12:36pm on 12/05/12

Thanks for the ideas. I have been looking through Google. Darice, will send you an email if I am - barb_b - 3:47pm on 12/05/12

23367. Winter edition of local Cincinnati foodie magazine "Eats" free link... [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 2:17am on 12/05/12 (2)

So lovely! Thanks for posting this. NT [NT] - ms in or - 5:29pm on 12/05/12
just beautiful. and so is that soy ginger glazed pork [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:53pm on 12/12/12

23368. NFRC: Speaking of Books, would you share your latest reads; looking for titles for my bookclub - deb-in-MI - 11:24am on 12/05/12 (18)

Larry loves Sherman. I'm on the second book ("Wolf Hall", then "Bring Up the Bodies") [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:45pm on 12/05/12

I just picked up Bringing Up the Bones yesterday from the library! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:29pm on 12/05/12

Did you read Wolf Hall, Deb? Because BUTB is a continuation. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:32pm on 12/05/12

Uh oh - I didn't; should I return it and start with Wolf Hall? - deb-in-MI - 6:12pm on 12/05/12

Yes. The beginning of Wolf Hall brings you up to speed on Thomas Cromwell and his personality. - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 12/05/12

Darn, had bookclub last night wish I had this list!!! Not sure I have - Barbara in VA - 1:46pm on 12/05/12

You'll have to tell me how the Gone Girl discussion goes - deb-in-MI - 3:31pm on 12/05/12
We liked "Gone Girl" somewhat, but ended up giving it the same - PatBastrop - 4:14pm on 12/06/12

Might want to consider - Wakeley Bridge - 3:39pm on 12/05/12

Our bookclub did this one and really liked it:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:20pm on 12/05/12
I loved this book. [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:10pm on 12/06/12

Just finished re-reading Stud's Terkel's "The Good War". Great book. I also, often recommend - Steve2 in LA - 10:37pm on 12/05/12
This month it is "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese. So far, really interesting! [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:12pm on 12/06/12

excellent book, I thought [NT] - elaine - 4:22pm on 12/06/12

I loved it too! [NT] - MoNJ - 8:53pm on 12/06/12

I liked it so much that I am now reading his two other books - deb-in-MI - 4:56pm on 12/06/12

I have been meaning to recommend this book here for us Foodies. It is Kitchen's Daughter and easy to - elaine - 4:25pm on 12/06/12
The Tender Bar, The Lost Wife (amazing) Violets of March, - MoNJ - 8:55pm on 12/06/12

23369. Today Show, "Jill's Steals and Deals" Cookbook sets Julia Child, Martha and Giada cookbooks $27.00 [LINK] - barb_b - 2:52pm on 12/05/12 (3)

Thanks barb!! Finally getting the Julia Child set. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 4:14pm on 12/05/12

Me too! Thanks for posting! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:13am on 12/06/12

I really want those Laguiole steak knives...and Julia's 2 volumes, of course. Must...not...click! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:39pm on 12/05/12

23370. Eva, I saw this and thought of your cookie issues. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:09pm on 12/05/12 (2)

Wow! Very useful. I especially like the photo comparison of cookies gone wrong. [NT] - Traca - 10:26pm on 12/05/12
Great post, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing :-) [NT] - EvaN - 11:38pm on 01/01/13

23371. Never made a brisket before. So, I have one. I want to do it on top of the stove. [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 11:23pm on 12/05/12 (12)

I wouldn't go with too small a cut of meat. Brisket needs long-slow cooking to break down properly - Steve2 in LA - 11:44pm on 12/05/12

OK. This recipe says 2 lb. which I thought was a bit small for a simmering meat - Marg CDN2 - 11:47pm on 12/05/12

Marg, I would do the whole thing--you may need to add a little more stock to cover it is all. - Joe - 11:56pm on 12/05/12

Okey doke. Away we go. Thanks guys. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:06am on 12/06/12

My vote goes to the heavy dutch oven. I use a slower oven, at around 300 degrees. - Michael in Phoenix - 12:22am on 12/06/12

Well, I think I'm still living in the olden days and I'm not looking forward to this. - Marg CDN2 - 4:37am on 12/06/12

(((Marg)))) It never looks great to me, but usually tastes wonderful. - LisainLA - 6:49am on 12/06/12
Marg, earlier this year, Cooks Illustrated did a piece on braising. Their - Traca - 9:38am on 12/06/12

My chuck roasts come out fabulous in the oven, and I was a stove-top... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:58pm on 12/06/12

Marg, my gas stovetop has a simmer burner and a megaburner and 2 regular ones. - AngAk1 - 9:29pm on 12/06/12

Rec: Zinfandel-Braised Beef Brisket with Onions and Potatoes, to try next time. [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:27pm on 12/06/12

I sure like the onion component of this one! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:25pm on 12/06/12

23372. So I finished my chicken stew and started the beef last night... - Heather_in_SF - 11:45pm on 12/05/12 (6)

I hate it when that happens! I totally sympathize. I bet the stew will still be OK - Joe - 11:50pm on 12/05/12

Oh Joe, (slaps forehead) where has my brain gone? - Heather_in_SF - 11:55pm on 12/05/12

Stir in lime juice, chipotles & adobo sauce, it'll be Southwesterny, like you'd actually PLANNED it. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:06am on 12/06/12

Yep, grilled Santa Fe Beef Cocido with chipote and lime. It's all in the marketing. [NT] - Joe - 4:07am on 12/06/12

I'm with you. A few Christmases ago I made baked potato soup. It's heavy... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:14am on 12/06/12
We need this pot, the reviews are great. I wonder, would it have worked in Heather or Michael's case [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:12pm on 12/08/12

23373. Browning ground beef for casseroles. A friend of mine says she adds a little - Elenor - 12:24am on 12/06/12 (7)

Taking a cue from Italian bolognese, I'd add milk, as in this Marcella Hazan recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:06am on 12/06/12

That's my method as well. And making sure that I crumble it finely with my fingers. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:34am on 12/06/12

My mom does it that way; it works well. I think not buying too lean a cut of ground beef helps, too. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:42am on 12/06/12

Exactly. If you have the ability to grind your own meat, do. These days tougher braising meats are - Traca - 4:47am on 12/06/12

Thanks. I'll have to try the milk. I use Cook's Illustrated rec. for meatloaf and it calls for - Elenor - 2:45am on 12/06/12

I add water sometimes, it does seem to make it easier to keep it tender and not - LisainLA - 3:56am on 12/06/12

Thanks, again. I'm going to try the milk and water. [NT] - Elenor - 6:12am on 12/06/12

23374. REC: Parmesan-roasted Butternut Squash. I made this tonight and it was absolutely wonderful, [LINK] - Joe - 4:12am on 12/06/12 (4)

Wow, this looks great! [NT] - LisainLA - 6:50am on 12/06/12
Well, with 2/3 cup cheese and 3/4 cup cream it had better be wonderful....and make me breakfast! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:58am on 12/06/12
Must try - thanks Joe [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:36am on 12/06/12
Thank you again! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:36am on 12/21/12

23375. Stumbled on Lady Bird Johnson's recipes. Intrigued by her Cheese Wafer recipe. Secret [LINK] - Traca - 9:42am on 12/06/12 (5)

Traca, try my secret "method" which is pressing the cheese wafer dough in a pizzelle iron. - MarilynFL - 1:45pm on 12/06/12
They sound good-really crunchy. Please report if anyone makes these. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:04pm on 12/06/12

I haven't made them but have eaten them & they are good. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:47am on 12/07/12

At first glance, very late at night, I read the title of your post and saw... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:42pm on 12/07/12

I think you were recovering from a black and white dream. It�s time to adjust your - FloriSandy - 3:07am on 12/08/12

23376. Anyone have a (vintage) Mirro cookie press? Just won one on eBay. Spritz for all! [LINK] - ErininNY - 6:38pm on 12/06/12 (9)

Mimi has some info on her cookie website. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:38pm on 12/06/12

Oh, good point; thanks. I've been browsing over there for a week or so--missed this! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:28am on 12/07/12

A few years ago, one of my close friends purchased one, and it LITERALLY was "spritz for all". We - barb_b - 9:13pm on 12/06/12

That is dedication to the art. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:51am on 12/07/12

I loved making spritz when I was a kid. You can do cheese shortbread with a press too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:43am on 12/07/12

Yes! One of my reasons for lusting after one was to do real cheese straws. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:02am on 12/07/12

Cheese Straws for cookie press - Melissa Dallas - 2:46am on 12/07/12

Thanks for this! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:02am on 12/07/12

Threw it away years ago. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:11pm on 12/07/12

23377. MarilynFL, have I missed seeing the latest chapter regarding yr continuing saga as a pseudo - wigs - 7:30pm on 12/06/12 (2)

No update> Larry choose to call & they haven't returned it as yet. Phew. - MarilynFL - 7:35pm on 12/06/12

Thanks for keeping me posted, M...I'm figuring no news is GOOD news in this case. ha! [NT] - wigs - 2:19pm on 12/18/12

23378. So, I stop at Target this morning for a loaf of bread---zero, zilch. I asked the red shirt clerk - AngAk1 - 10:13pm on 12/06/12 (21)

You lost me after "Target" and "bread". [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:45am on 12/07/12

There are a few things that REQUIRE squishy white bread Steve. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:01am on 12/07/12

Tomato sandwiches come to mind... mmmmm mayo and black pepper [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:07pm on 12/07/12

LOVE toast-and-tomato sandwiches! My dear Aunt used to make them with... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:45pm on 12/07/12

I was going to say the same thing Steve, but then I remembered about the squishy, bread - KarenNoCA - 3:53pm on 12/07/12

gotta have it with meatloaf sandwiches. Target is on my way to work, just outside the east gate of - AngAk1 - 6:41pm on 12/07/12

Steve, you would never know the love of soft white bread unless you grew up eating hard rye--- - AngAk1 - 6:45pm on 12/07/12

Ah...the memories! No other bread sticks to the roof of your mouth. [NT] - Traca - 9:10pm on 12/07/12
Ang, I think you would really enjoy this recent essay from the LA Times [LINK] - LisainLA - 2:23am on 12/08/12

We grew up in the same neighborhood. - cyalexa2 - 11:49am on 12/08/12

cyalexa2, get a drug test after the poppy strudel. You'll probably get a "false positive" & won't - MarilynFL - 10:40pm on 12/08/12

No drug tests on my horizon. - cyalexa2 - 1:25am on 12/09/12

I'm wiling to VOLUNTEER to test some drugs. Let me know? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:36am on 12/09/12
hahaha about the re-fi. I'm waiting right with you for the close date. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:43pm on 12/10/12

re-fi - cyalexa2 - 1:35pm on 12/11/12

Oh my, this is me, if I could write. or my twin separated at birth and growing up in the same kind - AngAk1 - 6:41pm on 12/10/12

I always wanted those lovely foil-wrapped Ding-Dongs, and Lay's potato chips, neither - LisainLA - 3:18am on 12/11/12

I had forgotten about Lays. - cyalexa2 - 1:40pm on 12/11/12

I always wanted Weber bread because of the Peanuts characters on the wrapper, but it was only in LA [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:19am on 12/19/12

The inside part is perfect for removing pencil lines on calligraphy pieces. [I'm just saying...] [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:43pm on 12/08/12

That stuff is to real bread what Velveeta is to real cheese. Soft isn't bad, flavor free,however... [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:43am on 12/08/12

23379. I am looking at buying a new slow cooker....your ideas, please - KarenNoCA - 12:52am on 12/07/12 (0)

23380. Whew! I made four loaves of bread & Nancy Silverton's Panforte today. [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 2:24am on 12/07/12 (1)

Nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:48pm on 12/07/12

23381. REC: Scotch Cherry Whisky Cake - Richard in Cincy - 4:27am on 12/07/12 (13)

OMG!!! This sounds amazing!!! I am not sure where to find wonderful glaceed fruits, will - Barbara in VA - 3:21pm on 12/07/12

sources... - Richard in Cincy - 5:09pm on 12/07/12

I love the idea that you can omit the icky stuff (like citron) [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:52pm on 12/07/12

Absolutely. You can put whatever fruit you want in a fruitcake... - Richard in Cincy - 7:50pm on 12/07/12

It's obvious you live in an ethnic area. I'll bet I'd find this in Pittsburgh, but at the beach? Na. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:19pm on 12/07/12
Richard, you would like the panforte in my post above. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:01am on 12/08/12

Yes please! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:53am on 12/10/12

yum! do you toast the nuts before adding them? Steve need not reply! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:55pm on 12/07/12

I didn't. I figure they were baking for an hour, why bother. - Richard in Cincy - 7:51pm on 12/07/12

I always toast first. I think they don't get hot enough with all the other ingredients - Marg CDN2 - 11:10pm on 12/07/12

Now I toast...after putting frozen walnuts in zucchini bread and ending up - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 12/08/12

You know Ang, you used to be ALOT more fun! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:44am on 12/08/12

well, I ran out of spicy apricot jam, which put some spice in my life. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:45pm on 12/10/12

23382. ISO MargCDN2: How did your brisket come out? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:39am on 12/07/12 (2)

The Brisket Bomb. More later. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:50pm on 12/07/12

So, you're saying it came out perfect? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:45am on 12/08/12

23383. My new favorite cake: Dark Chocolate Cake (the best IMHO) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:37am on 12/07/12 (2)

Don't click! - I messed up the pic I was trying to include/will post with link soon! (SORRY) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:40am on 12/07/12

deb, did you fix it? would love to see it. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:55pm on 12/12/12

23384. DW said she saw where Fresh 'N Easy was closing, effective immediately. - Michael in Phoenix - 1:12pm on 12/07/12 (7)

Tesco-owned--and they made a lot of rookie mistakes in failing to adapt to U.S. market. One: [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:00pm on 12/07/12

I dropped in once and wasn't impressed--everything being pre-wrapped was a turnoff - Joe - 3:41pm on 12/07/12
Didn't like them, boycotted them for their parking mandates - MariaDNoCA - 4:58pm on 12/07/12
Publix supermarkets in Fl and some southern states also sells most produce wrapped. Mixed feelings - Curious1 - 5:04pm on 12/07/12

TJ's (also a British co btw) does this a lot too - not a fan. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:08pm on 12/07/12

Unless I'm mistaken, TJ's is owned by the family who founded Aldi's. They're Germans. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:43pm on 12/07/12

You're right - can't believe everything you read (read an article saying they were British owned) - MariaDNoCA - 7:34pm on 12/07/12

23385. I am not a baker, but this deal looks interesting... Only for today (Can you tell I am shopping for [LINK] - barb_b - 5:01pm on 12/07/12 (3)

Very tempting! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:00pm on 12/07/12

I'm asking myself if I need it or just want it. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:41am on 12/08/12

Yes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:55pm on 12/10/12

23386. Are dinner parties a thing of the past? [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:04pm on 12/07/12 (23)

Advice for a novice dinner party hosts? I'm still struggling. [NT] - Traca - 7:09pm on 12/07/12
I think casual gatherings, like football game watching and Oscar parties etc are taking over with - AngAk1 - 7:28pm on 12/07/12

did you see the recipe on the left side for Whipped Eggnog Loaf? looks good [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:29pm on 12/07/12

this loaf cake is sooooo good! highly recommend for leftover eggnog. [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 12/10/12

It seems to me that creeping casual'ness' & the lack of will to put in great effort are the culprits - Marg CDN2 - 11:04pm on 12/07/12

From the West Coast: Formal china. What's that? Here a big issue is last minute drop off. - Traca - 11:57pm on 12/07/12

That's a real problem. Miss Manners says that the only excuses for canceling once you've accepted a - Joe - 12:03am on 12/08/12

Good advice. I would be pretty upset if someone cancelled on me. - Marg CDN2 - 12:54am on 12/08/12

I think it's important to realize that a sit-down dinner party is not everyone's cup of tea - Joe - 5:03am on 12/08/12

Just seeing this now. What I take issue with is that they accepted in the first place. How - Marg CDN2 - 10:18pm on 12/13/12

I can't imagine anyone having the nerve to cancel a dinner invitation with only an hour to spare. - Sylvia - 2:18pm on 12/09/12
Formal snail mail invites with RSVP should help (can't imagine a last min cancel w/o blood involved) - MariaDNoCA - 5:10am on 12/10/12

Not at my house! Though we're not really formal about it, we still love to set a table - Joe - 11:58pm on 12/07/12

Hah. That's funny. Needing to sit down. I would have gone to your dinner party when you - Marg CDN2 - 12:51am on 12/08/12

If it's any consolation, my parties in my 20's were disastrous. I'm glad I got to "practice" - Joe - 2:24am on 12/08/12

Good advice Joe. Lots to ponder...and put into action. Or at least attempt! [NT] - Traca - 3:05am on 12/08/12

Just dive in and have fun. Worst case scenario--you order pizza and retire to the couch. - Joe - 4:49am on 12/08/12

LOL! I figure...what the heck. At least now the house is clean! [NT] - Traca - 6:00am on 12/08/12

Attended a black tie yearly dinner party last week. Dinner for 12 and she hires a chef - CynUpstateNY - 1:37am on 12/08/12

Never been to one. Must have been fun. Hope you got to sit next to a feisty conversationist [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:32pm on 12/08/12

It's kind of corny. The hostess hires a pianist and makes everyone take part in the 12 days - CynUpstateNY - 12:51am on 12/09/12

So what is your definition of a "dinner party"? I am not sure I have ever hosted one... - Barbara in VA - 2:06pm on 12/08/12

I'd say you're having dinner parties, Barb. I don't think it has to be formal at all. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:56am on 12/09/12

23387. Michael, why oh why did I choose Ina's Macaroon recipe instead of Alton's this year?? what a mess! [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:06pm on 12/07/12 (1)

Yeah, I quit making them altogether a few years ago. Most of mine were dry and... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:38pm on 12/07/12