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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23995. ISO: Cook's Illustrated Chicken Parm. I am almost positive I saw it within - CynUpstateNY - 2:26pm on 03/11/13 (4)

Best Chicken Parmesan. This is their latest recipe from newest issue. Is it the one? - Curious1 - 2:38pm on 03/11/13

WOW! That was fast! This is it. Thanks so much! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:18pm on 03/11/13

Here's a version of it from CI's "New Best Recipes" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 03/11/13

Here's their "Lighter Chicken Parmesan" version [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:45pm on 03/11/13

23996. I am catering a breakfast for 15 tomorrow morning. Uggg, but good. - Dawn_MO - 2:45pm on 03/11/13 (14)

It sounds divine to me. [NT] - Joe - 4:27pm on 03/11/13
Just lovely. [NT] - elaine - 4:31pm on 03/11/13
Wonderful! I really enjoy the artichoke tarts. When I make them, I also make tomato cups [LINK] - barb_b - 5:11pm on 03/11/13
Sounds like those are some very lucky people! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:15pm on 03/11/13
Fabulous with one extra thought: gluten-free folks would just have the oranges. How about - MarilynFL - 6:20pm on 03/11/13

Good thought, but the Greek and Ham and Cheese Quiches are actually not - Dawn_MO - 9:05pm on 03/11/13

ah, so not so work-intensive either. Good idea. Really nice menu. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 03/12/13

What about some fruit? Something fresh, gluten-free, and diet-friendly [NT] - Traca - 6:36pm on 03/11/13

The Cuties are tangerines. I thought that would be easier than providing - Dawn_MO - 9:06pm on 03/11/13

It sounds great, and since you are in the business of promoting your - DawnNYS - 9:59pm on 03/11/13
So how did it go?? [NT] - Joe - 10:25pm on 03/12/13

Sounds lovely - I'm with Joe, how did it go? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:32am on 03/13/13
It went pretty good. I had everything under control, which is always a good thing. - Dawn_MO - 2:17pm on 03/16/13

You're so right that you have to know your audience...some want gravy, some want bernaise [NT] - cheezz - 8:32pm on 03/16/13

23997. Slightly Late Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 10:42pm on 03/11/13 (23)

I had a meatball weekend too! - Heather_in_SF - 11:40pm on 03/11/13

Not meatballs but ground beef weekend.... I had been ill with flu all week.. - elaine - 4:46am on 03/12/13

I LOVE tuna and pineapple salad. There was a recipe for it on the Dole chunk pineapple can, - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 03/12/13

I'm pretty sure this is the recipe. - AngAk1 - 6:38pm on 03/12/13

Glad you are feeling better:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:50am on 03/13/13

Target: I like their chocolate selection. usually have good Ritter selection and Toblerone varieties - AngAk1 - 5:26pm on 03/12/13
I also had meatballs this weekend. I have learned that Gluten Free is quite expensive! - barb_b - 5:59pm on 03/12/13

Yes, it is. Our food budget about tripled. She should make her own bread -good recipes available now [NT] - cheezz - 6:18pm on 03/12/13

I am always so surprised that people go gluten-free when they don't have Celiac's disease, not that - DawnNYS - 10:23pm on 03/12/13

P.S. Glad you are feeling better Elaine! [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:23pm on 03/12/13
It's not a matter of losing weight (altho I would WELCOME that) - its a health issue - cheezz - 5:28am on 03/13/13

cheezz, you might want to read this article about using heirloom wheat (recipe & further links) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:52pm on 03/13/13

The article that discussed it [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 03/13/13

Very interesting! Also interesting on how those who are gluten-intolerant can eat this! [NT] - cheezz - 7:46pm on 03/13/13

I didn't mean you, cheezz :o) That's why I prefaced it with "not that this is the case with either" - DawnNYS - 8:14pm on 03/15/13

HA! Do people really do this GF thinking they will lose weight?! NOT! [NT] - cheezz - 10:36pm on 03/15/13

I have a friend who is studying to be a nutritional counselor (whatever that is), well really - DawnNYS - 3:35pm on 03/16/13

Sort of like a "life coach"? You get advice like "breath in, breath out, repeat as needed?" - Steve2 in LA - 9:33pm on 03/16/13

LOL @ Steve [NT] - LisainLA - 6:33pm on 03/17/13

Depending on what people substitute in place of the gluten-containing items they were eating, - LisainLA - 6:32pm on 03/17/13

So true, but even whole grains (wheat, oat, rye, barley) have gluten in them I think [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:15pm on 03/21/13

They all have gluten, but typically when someone follows a "gluten free" [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:19pm on 03/21/13

My coworker has a wheat allergy, but not to gluten - Heather_in_SF - 5:34pm on 03/13/13

23998. Food Savers - Do they really make a difference? I'm basically interested in - Meryl - 12:55am on 03/12/13 (3)

I don't think you will do well freezing slices of bread or cake. The vacuum will compress them too - Janet in NC - 1:27am on 03/12/13

I freeze single pieces of cake.... - JudyW - 2:41am on 03/12/13

Thank you both. [NT] - Meryl - 1:31am on 03/14/13

23999. Does anyone have a really good T&T whoopie pie recipe (the cookie). I promised them to my son as his - elaine - 9:51am on 03/12/13 (3)

My friend Stephen sold Gobs, which are whoopie pies from his neck of the wood [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 4:47pm on 03/12/13

Lovely story. Thanks for this. [NT] - elaine - 8:56pm on 03/12/13
Aww... [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:06pm on 03/12/13

24000. Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Cups [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 9:59am on 03/12/13 (5)

Yummy! My DH will love this, thanks for sharing. [NT] - LisainLA - 12:37am on 03/13/13

Oh yeah...the perfect combo! [NT] - cheezz - 5:17am on 03/13/13

"Down!!! Down, I said!!" [sorry...my thighs saw this post.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 03/13/13

LOL - I so understand. When my thighs saw 36 jumbo cookies - deb-in-MI - 3:03pm on 03/13/13

I have one word for you: Duct-tape. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 03/13/13

24001. My new FAVORITE Cookie Cook Book [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:03am on 03/12/13 (19)

I can only beg this answer: how do you not overeat? I love cookies, but have no willpower - MarilynFL - 12:57pm on 03/12/13

I basically bake for others and limit myself to small bites. - deb-in-MI - 1:26pm on 03/12/13

Bless you for not saying "Will-power." Good luck with the 10...and thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:34pm on 03/12/13

Deb, how does the Snickerdoodle recipe differ in this book? [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 7:16pm on 03/12/13

I'm not really sure because I haven't had that much experience - but here's the recipe - deb-in-MI - 8:56pm on 03/12/13

Here's the old Betty Crocker one for comparison - Melissa Dallas - 9:28pm on 03/12/13

Thanks Deb and Melissa... - Richard in Cincy - 5:18pm on 03/14/13

Oh Deb, I am trying so hard to resist the temptation of new cookbooks...why one wonders, LOL!!! - Barbara in VA - 4:47pm on 03/13/13

I caved.........LOLOLOL!!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:55pm on 03/13/13

Did you just purchase it? - deb-in-MI - 5:01pm on 03/13/13

Yup, it's on it's way. Hope everyone loves your cookies tomorrow night! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 10:07pm on 03/13/13

Let me know what you think! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:42am on 03/14/13

So which ones have you tried? [NT] - cheezz - 1:47am on 03/14/13

Here's the list: - deb-in-MI - 10:46am on 03/14/13

Good to know! I'll have to try the oatmeal cookies :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:39pm on 03/14/13

Here's a recipe using her vanilla base. It's similar to the Neiman Marcus $250 chocolate chip [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:14pm on 03/14/13

Those ground oats make the cookies *divine* [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:10pm on 03/14/13
Yes, yes, I love the texture that the ground oats add to a cookie. I have tried it out - Barbara in VA - 1:19pm on 03/14/13
thanks Marilyn. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:25pm on 03/14/13

24002. Vacuum-packed salad in a jar. Great idea for the work week. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:41pm on 03/12/13 (0)

24003. Going to attempt to make a test run of the deviled chick eggs tonight. Wish me [LINK] [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 10:49pm on 03/12/13 (17)

Dawn, Have a look here......may make it easier to make [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:44am on 03/13/13

Thanks Gay. I found that the yolk mixture was waaaay too [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 7:04pm on 03/15/13

I want to try these too. I make the olive penguins for Christmas, so my friends saw these chicks - AngAk1 - 8:13pm on 03/15/13

I'd like to see a pic of the olive penguins! [NT] - cheezz - 10:38pm on 03/15/13

link to lots of pictures. I made the igloo too. used the frilly toothpiks so they were puffins [LINK] - AngAk1 - 1:08am on 03/16/13

Cute!! So let me guess...you split one side of the giant olive and stuff with cream cheese - cheezz - 2:07am on 03/16/13

that's it! you can flavor the cream cheese. put it in a ziplock and snip end for more control - AngAk1 - 7:45pm on 03/18/13

HA! Yup, that's what happened with my owl and shrooms...but they cave in the end:) [NT] - cheezz - 3:27am on 03/19/13

Those cupcakes are so cute! I really want to just eat one. or 2. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:37pm on 03/13/13

Cupcakes???? [NT] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 03/13/13

Probably talking about the IMAGE at Dawn's post. It shows the bunny butt cupcake. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:44pm on 03/13/13

[I love living in a world where I can write "bunny butt" and not be burned at the stake.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 03/13/13

Actually [NFR at all], one of my favorite shops is called "Bunny Butt." All-natural cosmetics. ;) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 3:51am on 03/14/13

Thanks Erin. I fell in love with the humor and thoughtfulness of their webpage - deb-in-MI - 10:51am on 03/14/13

You're welcome, Deb. :) - ErininNY - 1:50pm on 03/30/13

Yes, I thought the image appeared when you opened up the post. Yep, it's there. [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:55pm on 03/15/13

oops...sorry...I thought you meant cupcakes at the link :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:39pm on 03/15/13

24004. Calling Marilyn! Calling Marylin! - SallyBR - 2:18am on 03/13/13 (1)

Excellent! Thanks for being such a thoughtful guinea pi...lab ra...friend! - MarilynFL - 11:34am on 03/13/13

24005. Has anyone made these Morning Buns from Cook's Country? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:28am on 03/13/13 (3)

Haven't tried....gonna try! (whacks Maria for sharing this). ;) [NT] - LisainLA - 11:31pm on 03/13/13

Ha, somebody has to (ow!) - I also posted the Never Get Sick Chocolate Cake above tho >> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:22am on 03/14/13

3 sticks of butter, and 1 c sour cream----yowzer [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:03am on 03/14/13

24006. Totally NFR: We really enjoyed this movie: Intouchables (French) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:04pm on 03/13/13 (4)

It just arrived via Netflex - we are watching it this weekend - deb-in-MI - 3:01pm on 03/13/13

My sister has been touting this film for over a year. [NT] - judy-mass - 1:29am on 03/14/13

Terrific movie! Must watch again... [NT] - cheezz - 1:45am on 03/14/13

thanks for the suggestion. looking for it now at our library. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:24pm on 03/13/13

24007. Handy visual chart of food storage times - again, ham - 1 week, who knew? [NT] [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:24pm on 03/13/13 (0)

24008. Adorable: Pot-o-luck green cake balls for St. Paddy's Day [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:24pm on 03/13/13 (4)

And these too cute shamrock cookies! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 7:40pm on 03/13/13

Oh ya, I thought that execution was brilliant. Of course, she made TWO cookies. Great for a website, - MarilynFL - 7:43pm on 03/13/13

looks pretty easy. I've never used that mist spray...must think of something clever for Christmas! [NT] - cheezz - 10:37pm on 03/13/13

Me either but I thought what she did was brilliant:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:55am on 03/14/13

24009. Had to share: Papal peeps!... - MariaDNoCA - 10:44pm on 03/13/13 (4)

habemus papam [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:04pm on 03/13/13

LOL!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:18pm on 03/13/13

So we can all toast marshmallows in H. E. Double L. O? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:07pm on 03/14/13

- Inside His Excellency's double limo Popemobile?? That would be - FloriSandy - 11:48pm on 03/14/13

24010. To check out: Homemade Mustard - David Lebovitz [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:45am on 03/14/13 (4)

thanks meryl. I think I have all the ingredients. - AngAk1 - 12:59am on 03/14/13

If you try it, let me know how it turns out - I think I'm going to try it also. [NT] - Meryl - 1:29am on 03/14/13

I'm going to soak the ingredients tonight and grind it up Sunday. I wish I had started sooner - AngAk1 - 5:29pm on 03/14/13

6 DIY mustards from Sunset Magazine. most are the cooked kind. I like the Lebovitz one [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:06pm on 03/15/13

24011. What's on your St. Pat's Day menu? I need some inspiration.... - Barbara in VA - 2:13pm on 03/14/13 (8)

The usual here, we love our corned beef. with braised cabbage and fried turnips. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:09pm on 03/14/13

How do you fry turnips? Like french fries? [NT] - cyalexa2 - 12:41am on 03/15/13

Joe's carmelized turnips [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:50pm on 03/19/13

I will definitely be making that when the turnips show up at the farmer's market! [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:02pm on 03/20/13

I'm making colcannon, and maybe Shephard's pie... [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 7:20pm on 03/15/13

For your side dish, the beer-battered broccoli (under "green apps") at that link looks good too! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:23pm on 03/15/13

Just saw a friend's picture of her stuffed mushrooms, filled with shepard's pie filling - Heather_in_SF - 1:35am on 03/16/13

She shared her recipe! It sounds so easy: How To Make Shepard's Pie Stuffed Mushrooms [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 4:56pm on 03/18/13

24012. Need help with Passover food...I am going to my first dinner and am not sure what to make - cheezz - 3:37pm on 03/14/13 (17)

Hmmm...I guess if meringues are ok, then eggs must be ok [NT] - cheezz - 3:41pm on 03/14/13

Haroset? [NT] - cheezz - 3:41pm on 03/14/13

If it's no dairy I am assuming that they are serving meat/chicken for the meal - deb-in-MI - 4:10pm on 03/14/13

Correct, no dairy. I'm thinking of maybe a honey cake or kichel. Any T&T recipes? [NT] - cheezz - 3:49am on 03/15/13
Deb, do you think your sis would share the recipe? [NT] - cheezz - 3:50am on 03/15/13

Unfortunately it is not a recipe - she just throws a bunch of ingredients - deb-in-MI - 10:33am on 03/15/13

Here a several recipes from Joan Nathan - deb-in-MI - 10:35am on 03/15/13

you would have to use margarine. no butter. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:35pm on 03/14/13
What Ang said. The rules of kosher regard butter as "dairy" but eggs are just eggs. This is because - Steve2 in LA - 7:01pm on 03/14/13
YOu could make coconut macaroons dipped (or immersed) in bittersweet chocolate. [NT] - Meryl - 2:49am on 03/15/13

That's right...I hadn't thought of that! Thanks for reminding me :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:46am on 03/15/13

You're welcome - Make sure you save me some - I love them!!! [NT] - Meryl - 5:28am on 03/15/13

That's what I'm afraid of...they are one of my faves :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:46am on 03/15/13

If you're looking for a savory dish, these are hauntingly delicious. - Traca - 5:08am on 03/15/13
I have several recipes for charoset from Nira Rousso cookbook but they are not T&T. - elaine - 6:55am on 03/15/13

The wine needs to be Passover kosher, right? I love the ingredients to charoset... - cheezz - 7:45am on 03/15/13

Yes, if someone is keeping passover then the wine should be kosher for passover. [NT] - elaine - 7:36pm on 03/15/13

24013. I made this prune cake yesterday from Pioneer Woman. I cut [LINK] - orchid - 6:21pm on 03/14/13 (3)

So glad you posted this. I've been wanting to make it. Now I will. Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:44pm on 03/14/13

I know you will love it Cyn. It's soooo moist and forgot to say next - orchid - 8:50pm on 03/14/13

Thanks for the tip. I'll add some. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:07pm on 03/14/13

24014. What to do with a 1/2 gallon of pineapple orange juice? It is up for expiry. Can I use it for a - barb_b - 7:54pm on 03/14/13 (11)

Sherbet or sorbet or granita. Or freeze it in cubes to use in summer drinks. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:00pm on 03/14/13

There is nothing finer than orange juice ice cubes in iced tea! [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 8:24pm on 03/14/13

especially if it is red zinger iced tea! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:30am on 03/15/13

Save some for a pork or chicken marinade. Here's a recipe for pork chops and another [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 10:54pm on 03/14/13

Oh wow, you just reminded me I have a bottle of Cuban sour orange marinade - Heather_in_SF - 7:47pm on 03/15/13

Make the Easy Orange Chicken from T&T: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:34am on 03/15/13

Or this: Tike Treat - it's a delicious, low fat, healthy dessert or snack: - Meryl - 2:36am on 03/15/13
Will try - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:38am on 03/15/13

Here's something from my to-try list: Tropical Popsicle [LINK] - Meryl - 2:40am on 03/15/13
Thanks everyone!! Much appreciated! [NT] - barb_b - 11:58am on 03/16/13
Thanks everyone!! Much appreciated! [NT] - barb_b - 12:13pm on 03/16/13

24015. It's PI Day!! How could I almost let this slip under the radar!! Here's what I want to make [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 9:58pm on 03/14/13 (2)

Did you make it? I think frozen cherries would maybe be a little too liquidy, unless - DawnNYS - 7:15pm on 03/15/13

Dawn, you are exactly right, I thawed and drained then baked. Also, I could have sworn - Barbara in VA - 12:12pm on 03/16/13

24016. Rec: Chipotle Sloppy Joes from Cooking Light. Low in fat and looks great! [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:55am on 03/15/13 (10)

These do look nice. I've found as I have changed my eating habits, I tend to - LisainLA - 5:33pm on 03/16/13

Lisa, one tip I've learned... - Traca - 9:02pm on 03/16/13

Thanks Traca, I've tried that a few times. I have lotsof little nuggets of "stuff" in my freezer, - LisainLA - 10:50pm on 03/16/13

I do that too. For me, frozen nuggets of chipotle and tomato paste easily confused! [NT] - Traca - 4:34am on 03/17/13

What? You're not into "freezer roulette"? Makes life exciting AND destroys your digestive system - Steve2 in LA - 6:57am on 03/17/13

Lick to test? Genius! Why didn't I think of that?!? Seriously! [NT] - Traca - 4:48am on 03/18/13

Perhaps your brain isn't adequately twisted? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:42pm on 03/18/13

I could see it in a pita pocket too [NT] - cheezz - 10:06pm on 03/16/13

Great idea! That would make a nice lunch, a container of the filling to warm in the micro, and make - LisainLA - 10:51pm on 03/16/13

and jealous co-workers :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:41am on 03/17/13

24017. A Dozen Recipes for Slawless Cabbage [NYTimes] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 03/15/13 (1)

Thanks Mar, these all look great. [NT] - LisainLA - 5:29pm on 03/16/13

24018. ISO blackened salmon seasoning mix that isn't over-hot or over-salty. - MarilynFL - 5:26pm on 03/15/13 (4)

We like this Cowboy spice mix. add a tsp or more of cayenne for more heat [LINK] - AngAk1 - 6:23pm on 03/15/13

Thanks Angie! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:39pm on 03/15/13

Emerils recipes for spice mixes are good & you could cut the salt & cayenne in this - Melissa Dallas - 10:59pm on 03/15/13

Thanks Melissa! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:27pm on 03/17/13

24019. NFR fun: I-Pad versus Paper [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:50pm on 03/15/13 (5)

ROTFLMAF!!!!!!! [NT] - orchid - 10:27pm on 03/15/13
Not THAT is funny :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:37pm on 03/15/13

Ditto to that!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:35am on 03/16/13

I tried the ipad version - pmassell_93 - 2:41am on 03/16/13

: ) [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:19pm on 03/18/13

24020. Feel like making this soup on Sunday, REC: My Mom's Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:57pm on 03/15/13 (1)

I might have to try that too - looks wonderful! [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:34am on 03/16/13

24021. Quick- can anyone tell me how much icing the Sugar Baby recipe makes? (should I 1/2 it?) see pix... - MariaDNoCA - 8:40pm on 03/15/13 (14)

Is this the recipe for cookies from Penny also? Hers makes about 3 doz. cookies - cheezz - 11:35pm on 03/15/13

Oh, and it's the frosting I used for the little owls I just made in the post up above. [LINK] - cheezz - 11:35pm on 03/15/13

Thanks! Yes it made plenty... - MariaDNoCA - 2:44am on 03/16/13

Anyone- what can I use the leftover evap milk for? - MariaDNoCA - 2:46am on 03/16/13

Make Natilla - it's a Spanish Vanilla Custard with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top - it's sooo good.. - Meryl - 5:21am on 03/16/13

You could halve this Potato Soup: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 5:25am on 03/16/13
These sound good - I have a bag of sweet potatoes too. I want to want soup, but it's 80 degrees. - MariaDNoCA - 6:24am on 03/16/13

Here's the recipe for the Lemon Custard Ice Cream: - Meryl - 8:25am on 03/16/13

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! You've heard the expression 'mountain out of a molehill'? - cheezz - 5:37am on 03/16/13

Oh you take it off the heat to add the sugar? Maybe that's what I did wrong... - MariaDNoCA - 6:07am on 03/16/13

I put it on the heat only briefly until corn syrup is melted. You can freeze the evap milk [NT] - cheezz - 7:21am on 03/16/13
Maria - I leave it on heat while adding the sugar, and I use a mixer also - LisainLA - 5:06pm on 03/16/13

When it's warm like that, you get a very thin transparent icing. I just finished icing - cheezz - 8:36pm on 03/16/13

Yeah, learned a lot about how much it makes what to do/not do next time... - MariaDNoCA - 6:05pm on 03/18/13

24022. Marilyn O'Reilly's Irish Soda Bread: Thought I'd repost this - recipe originally posted by charlie [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:50pm on 03/15/13 (22)

made this last night, thanks [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 4:50pm on 03/17/13

You're welcome! Here's a photo that's almost identical to the way mine looks, baking 20 minutes,then [IMAGE] - Meryl - 10:05pm on 03/17/13

it looks like cutting the cross deeper is also something that I should have done [NT] - pmassell_93 - 10:39pm on 03/17/13

I think I will try this instead of my usual from BC. I like the BC one because it is like a biscuit - LisainLA - 6:18pm on 03/17/13

I really liked this - it is sweeter than the one I normally do, but not a bad thing. - LisainLA - 4:50am on 03/18/13

Note there's 1/2 c sugar in the recipe linked above and only 1/4 c in the original on Food Network. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:11pm on 03/18/13

They must have changed it, because I copied it directly from Foodnetwork way back. Here's charlie's [LINK] - Meryl - 7:27pm on 03/18/13

Hmm, I guess I will have to make another loaf to have with leftovers tomorrow and see - LisainLA - 1:09am on 03/19/13

I tried the one with 1/4 cup sugar tonight - DH and I both prefer the one with 1/2 cup. - LisainLA - 4:11am on 03/20/13

I'm glad I always did the original version with 1/2 cup sugar - it's perfect! Yeah, it makes sense - Meryl - 5:37am on 03/20/13

Thanks Meryl. I don't use dark non-stick pans, but I will try doubling them - LisainLA - 11:27pm on 03/21/13

Interesting, I'm doing a recipe purge now and one of the criteria I use for baked goods is when - Curious1 - 6:19pm on 03/20/13

When there's a ridiculous amount of sugar, I always reduce it. In this case, the 1/2 cup is a very - Meryl - 7:59pm on 03/20/13

Thanks Meryl. A quick bread I'm thinking of had 3.5 c. flour and 3 c. sugar. I dumped it. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:29pm on 03/20/13

Wow! That's insane! Even too much to reduce without major compromise. It should - Meryl - 11:52pm on 03/20/13

Here it is, I started wondering if I read it wrong, I didn't. No wonder her kids like it. [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:13am on 03/21/13

Ugh - it's sugar overload for sure. Too much salt in there, also. [NT] - Meryl - 5:39am on 03/21/13
It seems like a common in pumpkin bread to have a lot of sugar for some reason. [NT] - LisainLA - 11:21pm on 03/21/13

I've noticed that, too. Same thing with most zucchini bread recipes. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:48pm on 03/22/13

ANd now that we are talking about it, banana bread tends to have a lot as well. - LisainLA - 7:50pm on 03/23/13

Lol, is that a variation on the old saying, there's no free lunch? [NT] - Curious1 - 6:11pm on 03/24/13

This is ready for T&T. Oh, charlie, will you do the honors? [NT] - Meryl - 5:11am on 03/18/13

24023. Easter Lamb Recipes. Let's post our favorites. I want to try Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb from EPI [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:59am on 03/16/13 (12)

Meryl's Roasted Asparagus with Crisp Shallots [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:25am on 03/16/13

I could grill the asparagus on my porcelain BBQ grate! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:33am on 03/16/13
Ha! I can't believe it - I was just thinking today how sad it was that no one here - Meryl - 5:07am on 03/16/13

You are under [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:15am on 03/20/13

Ha! Love it! [NT] - Meryl - 1:23am on 03/20/13

This sounds yummy, I saute asparagus with red onion & garlic for Easter, might try this instead. Thx [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:29am on 03/16/13

This is my go to recipe for a roasted leg of lamb. It'sa Julia Child Classic. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:00pm on 03/16/13

It was very good Sylvia. I made it in 2009 after seeing your [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:22am on 03/20/13

Sandy, glad you enjoyed the lamb. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:21pm on 03/20/13
I miss MargCDN, has anyone heard from her lately? [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:26pm on 03/20/13

Like minds, I was thinking of her this morning. Perhaps our vibes will reach her & she'll check in. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:12pm on 03/20/13

Also was thinking Lizzie hasn't been here in awhile. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:14pm on 03/20/13

24024. FYI, just realized I needed to adjust time here for Daylight Savings - MariaDNoCA - 6:34am on 03/16/13 (1)

Right you are - just did it. Thx Maria :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:22am on 03/16/13

24025. Does anyone know how long kielbasa lasts in the refrigerator (opened but wrapped)? More than - DawnNYS - 3:39pm on 03/16/13 (2)

I wouldn't take a chance - here's the storage recommendation chart for sausages [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:53pm on 03/16/13

Oh :o( Thanks for the tip [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:27pm on 03/16/13

24026. Emeril's corned beef cabbage ? - pmassell_93 - 5:14pm on 03/16/13 (8)

Here is his recipe for braised cabbage and potatoes that sounds like what is [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:22pm on 03/16/13

Assuming this is one of the posts you saw that reference it? [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:26pm on 03/16/13

yes thanks [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 8:32pm on 03/16/13

That strudel looks great for the leftover corned beef. I think I will make the braised - LisainLA - 10:53pm on 03/16/13

If that's not what you're looking for, I can tell you that there were suggestions - DawnNYS - 8:31pm on 03/16/13

so I ended up crock potting the cb and using emeril's recipe with some tweaks... - pmassell_93 - 10:44pm on 03/17/13

I also did the cb in the crock pot, and the emeril dish - what tweaks did you make? - LisainLA - 4:48am on 03/18/13

my tweaks - pmassell_93 - 3:06pm on 03/18/13

24027. Has anyone tried Ina Garten's Baked Virginia Ham? I'm looking for something new [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:14pm on 03/16/13 (3)

I haven't tried it, but it sounds fabulous! Trader Joes has a nice mango chutney [NT] - cheezz - 10:12pm on 03/16/13

Yes, I love TJs, I need to add that to my shopping list, along with the dijon. [NT] - LisainLA - 10:48pm on 03/16/13

The spiral hams at Trader Joe's are very good. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. [NT] - Traca - 4:31am on 03/17/13

24028. I made some good soup today for the cafe. REC: Mader's German Restaurant Reuben Soup - Dawn_MO - 7:22pm on 03/16/13 (3)

It sounds great and I bet it was a big seller!! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:21pm on 03/16/13
This sounds great, and perfect for leftover corned beef. Thanks Dawn. [NT] - LisainLA - 10:55pm on 03/16/13
Sounds like a winner. All the flavors blend so well and make it tasty, I am sure. On my list. THanks [NT] - elaine - 5:23am on 03/17/13

24029. Much better... [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 8:15pm on 03/16/13 (13)

So cute!! My problem if having to cook twice as many as I need because they break up :( [NT] - cheezz - 8:38pm on 03/16/13

Dawn, does it take a long time to cut the jagged edges on the whites? [NT] - cheezz - 8:39pm on 03/16/13

No, that is one of the easiest steps. And since I made them, I figured out maybe - DawnNYS - 5:57pm on 03/17/13

Perfect sense!! One of those DUH moments you usually have after the fact :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:06pm on 03/17/13

Do NOT do this. It's very hard to get the yolk out this way - DawnNYS - 4:48pm on 03/18/13

HA! Hadn't thought of that. Thanks so much for doing all the hard work for us :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:21pm on 03/18/13

Aw....those look like you'd be eating Tweety Bird. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:06pm on 03/17/13

These are too cute! [NT] - EvaN - 9:43am on 03/17/13
Adorable! I can just picture a whole platter of them staring at everyone! You have inspired me - barb_b - 9:53pm on 03/17/13

Thanks. I think half of their charm is the way they are plopped into the "shell" though, so I'm - DawnNYS - 4:52pm on 03/18/13

Thanks for being the guinea chick, er pig on this project :) they're cute! - MoNJ - 10:28pm on 03/19/13

bravo! are those cloves for the eyes? very starry-ish [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:26pm on 03/18/13

Yes, cloves - fresh out of black olives. Thank you. [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:23pm on 03/19/13

24030. This Lemon Onion Relish sounds good & "Springy" - Melissa Dallas - 11:00pm on 03/16/13 (1)

This looks fantastic for Easter--thanks for posting! [NT] - MoNJ - 12:07pm on 03/17/13

24031. First dinner guests at the cabin and what a mess I made! - EvaN - 9:41am on 03/17/13 (9)

After one thing goes wrong,It always seems to spiral downward, doesn't it? Bet you'll all look - MoNJ - 12:06pm on 03/17/13
Eva, you'll laugh about the experience later. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:48pm on 03/17/13
I am with you on the "burnt" flavor/odor. - Dawn_MO - 3:35pm on 03/17/13
Awww, Eva, we've all been there. - Melissa Dallas - 4:04pm on 03/17/13

Ha, this is exactly what I was going to write M. And Eva...you don't have to wait. We're laughing - MarilynFL - 7:04pm on 03/17/13

Why does it only seem to happen when you have guests?! They were gracious guests - cheezz - 6:05pm on 03/17/13
Thank you all for your kind support and thoughts. I'm sure i'll be able to laugh at this in like - EvaN - 8:44am on 03/18/13
Awww, well at least you had good wine - it's the great equalizer. Good wine fixs almost anything! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:49pm on 03/18/13
Ach, been there too! - Heather_in_SF - 8:38pm on 03/18/13

24032. ISO any Spinach Bechamel Lasagna makers--can anyone guesstimate - MoNJ - 12:18pm on 03/17/13 (4)

I always use baby spinach, so that will work fine. I don't know how much three bunches of spinach - EvaN - 3:52pm on 03/17/13
Hi Mo, it's not such an exact amount. A large bag of baby spinach would do. - Joe - 9:15pm on 03/17/13
I use one 12 oz. bag of TJ's Baby Spinach. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:34am on 03/18/13
Perfect--thanks very much everyone!! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 11:49am on 03/18/13

24033. Has anyone used the Wilton spray mists? If so, any hints? - cheezz - 6:14pm on 03/17/13 (1)

Based on poor experience with this type of thing in the past, and reading about successes, - LisainLA - 6:40pm on 03/17/13

24034. Barb in VA, a whole-grain plum cake just screamed your name. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:17pm on 03/17/13 (1)

LOLOL!! thank you so much Marilyn, this really does scream my name :) - Barbara in VA - 4:59pm on 03/18/13

24035. Not sure if this is a new culinary high or low. Tonight I had pot de creme made w/ pig's blood. - Traca - 4:55am on 03/18/13 (14)

Not sure I would have even considered eating that - I'm such a culinary whimp :-D - EvaN - 8:40am on 03/18/13

Me either, Eva!! [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:02pm on 03/18/13

I had to read this TWICE. You are a braver [wo]man that I am, Gunda Din. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:26pm on 03/18/13

ditto [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:36pm on 03/18/13
Another chef did a Thai "noodle" dish. The noodles? Strips of pig skin. [NT] - Traca - 9:15pm on 03/21/13

Ok, I'm not as jealous of your life anymore :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:53am on 03/22/13

That makes two of us! Traca, did you like the "noodles"? [NT] - Curious1 - 3:10pm on 03/22/13

I was smacking my lips over the sauce, then learned about the "noodles". They were a bit chewy. - Traca - 4:44pm on 03/23/13

I taste everything once! Most of the time it tastes better than it sounds. Sounds like - CynUpstateNY - 4:40pm on 03/18/13
Oh my, a challenging dish. Glad you didn't post a picture! LOL [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 4:51pm on 03/18/13
You go girl!!! No way could you temp me to try this!! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:14pm on 03/18/13
Mixing chocolate and pigs blood is not unusual in Italy. [NT] - charlie - 6:12pm on 03/18/13

Yes, but they also came up with porchetta, so I'll forgive them anything. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:15pm on 03/20/13
This one was not chocolate. Vanilla? It was mauve colored b/c of the blood. [NT] - Traca - 9:13pm on 03/21/13

24036. Cheez- found a passover apple cake recipe that sounds lovely. - elaine - 8:33am on 03/18/13 (1)

It does sound lovely! Thank you for thinking of me :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:17pm on 03/18/13

24037. Odd coming from me, but I'm going to Epcot for the first time in 25 years. Any suggestions? - MarilynFL - 2:34pm on 03/18/13 (29)

One suggestion... - Pat-NoCal - 4:51pm on 03/18/13

Yes, the food. It's been a long time since we went but there was - orchid - 5:40pm on 03/18/13

We're dining at La Hacienda! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:03am on 03/19/13

I don't remember the name but it's like you are sitting outside - orchid - 8:46pm on 03/19/13

Orchid, that is no longer a restaurant. The new one is across the walkway on the water. - Michael in Sarasota - 2:02am on 03/20/13

Darn, what a shame. There was something so peaceful about it. Thanks [NT] - orchid - 12:33pm on 03/20/13

Excellent reminder. Thanks Pat [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:04am on 03/19/13

oh, the garden show! have a super time. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:38pm on 03/18/13

That's how I was able to convince Larry. Nice and slow walking...lots of flowers to look at. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:05am on 03/19/13

Soar'n! You MUST get a FastPass first thing when you get there. - Michael in Sarasota - 10:27pm on 03/18/13

Club Cool has free sodas from around the world. People miss this one. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:54pm on 03/18/13
Another note on Soar'n...FastPasses are usually gone by 11am. The regular line is from 2-3 hours... - Michael in Sarasota - 10:56pm on 03/18/13

Dinner reservations were made as soon as I read this. Thanks, M! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:03am on 03/19/13

Michael, Larry has a bad back. Will he be able to ride this? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:04am on 03/19/13

Yes, it's more movie than ride. Hang gliding along the California coast. - Michael in Sarasota - 12:07pm on 03/19/13

Okey doke...I'll try to FastPass it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:52pm on 03/19/13

Epcot resorts we love [LINK] [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 2:59pm on 03/19/13

colleen! you just saved our butts! I thought Saratoga Springs would be an - MarilynFL - 4:53pm on 03/19/13

Outstanding! You did it! - colleenmomof2 - 7:10pm on 03/19/13

wow, you pulled a reverse bait and switch---way to go! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:49pm on 03/19/13

Uh oh. Did they include free parking and WIFI at Swan/Dolphin? - colleenmomof2 - 7:56pm on 03/19/13

Not sure..I just assumed parking came with the hotel. But it's worth it for the boat rides & easier - MarilynFL - 8:30pm on 03/19/13

You are going to enjoy this! - colleenmomof2 - 1:24pm on 03/20/13

I have stayed at Dolphin/Swan, can't remember which now, but lovely. huge properties but great spot [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:28pm on 03/20/13

Epcot reservation - colleenmomof2 - 1:18pm on 03/20/13

You are just a fountain of information, Colleen. I called the quasi-Disney hotel - MarilynFL - 1:49pm on 03/20/13
We would go for a day when we were in Tampa then Bradenton but now - Michael in Sarasota - 5:18pm on 03/20/13

Tried to PM all of this to you - colleenmomof2 - 1:25pm on 03/20/13

could we put this thread in "Great Threads"? so much good info. would love it if others added more [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:31pm on 03/20/13

24038. Singing the praises of a cleaning product that actually works - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:20pm on 03/18/13 (4)

Agreed, good stuff. Works wonders on bbq grill grates too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:44pm on 03/18/13
Oh thank you! I have a pan in need as well - I'll run out and get some! Thxs! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:29pm on 03/18/13
thanks Cathy. haven't heard of this product [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:40pm on 03/18/13
Yes, it has saved me a number of times. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:40pm on 03/18/13

24039. I just saw my first robin of the season! Four of them, all lined up and - DawnNYS - 4:57pm on 03/18/13 (13)

Wonderful!! We rarely see robins in Los Angeles - I love the cardinals too [NT] - cheezz - 6:15pm on 03/18/13

some Stellar Jays just moved in outside of my home office. [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 6:28pm on 03/18/13

we have Stellar Jays up here too! big guys. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:41pm on 03/18/13

I thought robins were EVERYwhere! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:48pm on 03/19/13

No Robins in Hawaii I am sad to say [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:40am on 03/20/13

when I lived in Nome, the first robin of spring would perch up on top of the emergency siren and - AngAk1 - 5:34pm on 03/20/13

yay for Spring Robins! still waiting for ours. but the pussy willows are budding up through the - AngAk1 - 8:43pm on 03/18/13
Meanwhile, an industrious little woodpecker is trying to, singlehandedly, take down our phone pole [NT] - cheezz - 3:21am on 03/19/13

They can be nasty! I heard one hear about a week ago. I literally was outside in the early am, in - barb_b - 1:37pm on 03/21/13

Fortunately he didn't hang around long. They are harder to hit with a BB gun :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:36pm on 03/21/13

Harder than the crows I should say [NT] - cheezz - 6:27pm on 03/21/13

While in NJ, we always had problems with the carpenter bees [NT] - charlie - 7:31pm on 03/21/13

I thought of those, too. They can do a lot of damage as I discovered at a FL location. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:03am on 03/22/13

24040. REC: Chocolate Buckwheat Cake--gluten free and delicious!! [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:12pm on 03/18/13 (1)

Thanks Barbra, this cake looks good. But one question - could you share your blini recipe too? :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:18pm on 03/19/13

24041. Second year that used Cook's Country REC: for Corned Beef &Cabbage. It takes a long time - charlie - 6:19pm on 03/18/13 (12)

I do basically the same thing with my brisket. I use red bliss potatoes, unpeeled and roast - KarenNoCA - 7:05pm on 03/18/13

Sounds great Karen--we have a local mustard here called "Lusty Monk" that went well with the meal [NT] - charlie - 7:29pm on 03/18/13

we had the homemade mustard posted up at 24010---very easy and good [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:50pm on 03/18/13

Glad it turned out well! [NT] - Meryl - 9:23pm on 03/18/13

The mustard I used was Sierra Nevada, a stout, slightly grainy mustard - KarenNoCA - 11:29pm on 03/18/13

To complete the circle---Sierra Nevada is opening a brewery right here in Asheville. [NT] - charlie - 1:50pm on 03/19/13

Wow, very cool. They just recently went through some sort of change and had to regroup - KarenNoCA - 6:28pm on 03/19/13

Don't know the answer to that Karen--here's a link to the new brewery [NT] [LINK] - charlie - 8:23pm on 03/19/13

I used this recipe last night for my home-brined corned beef. So easy and really good. I cooked - Curious1 - 3:55pm on 03/21/13

I also made the Creamy Horseradish sauce and mustard sauce from this recipe. I used white wine [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:59pm on 03/21/13

This was really good. Will definitely make again. Thanks Charlie. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:02am on 03/28/13
Looks as though this should be in T&T. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:43pm on 03/30/13

24042. I just found this deal on EPI by accident. Looks great! [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:01pm on 03/18/13 (1)

That is a great deal. Thanks, Karen! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:30pm on 03/19/13

24043. Marillyn, did you get my PM? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:29am on 03/19/13 (1)

I did! I sent a long PM thank you back...but it didn't send. So then I sent a "new" - MarilynFL - 11:02am on 03/19/13

24044. I just made breakfast for my family for the week with two easy recipes. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:54am on 03/19/13 (5)

Good job! I've made that first one many times - it's a favorite. Will have to try the enchiladas! [NT] - cheezz - 3:18am on 03/19/13

Ditto [NT] - elaine - 6:11am on 03/19/13

Me too [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:19pm on 03/19/13

The breakfast enchiladas-I think this would be great using eggs instead of tortillas. . . - mistral - 1:55am on 03/20/13

Isn't "breakfast enchilada" a beautiful invocation. Like butterfly. Or world peace. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:22pm on 03/20/13

24045. Tips for Barcelona restaurants (and anything else) - elaine - 5:31pm on 03/19/13 (3)

I'm in Switzerland now for another week but will send you a good tapas bar when - Janet in NC - 9:31am on 03/20/13

geez, Here I am, thrilled to be going across Orlando. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:32am on 03/20/13
tHANKS, I will appreciate that a lot. [NT] - elaine - 8:24pm on 03/21/13

24046. I am going to be in southern Fl. from May 15-18 - I will be at Lighthouse point near Pompano Beach. - elaine - 5:33pm on 03/19/13 (2)

elaine, sadly that's a 4-hr drive for me. But you're in the right neighborhood for chocolate! - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 03/19/13

Thanks, I will be sure to visit them before I leave. Sorry it is not close enough - maybe next time. [NT] - elaine - 6:03am on 03/20/13

24047. ISO of tips to hide in luggage to join elaine from Barcelona to Fla... : ) - barb_b - 11:37pm on 03/19/13 (8)

Barb, these are 2 separate trips and yes I am coming to NY- Sandra and Erin pay attention also!! - elaine - 6:06am on 03/20/13

Yay! I was just teasing; did not know you were heading north. I'll try to send you a PM; but if - barb_b - 12:29pm on 03/20/13

Oh great - I will be intouch with them thru mail and get yours from them. I so look forward to - elaine - 7:07pm on 03/20/13

Ack, sorry I've been so out of the loop, Elaine! The 9th-13th of... April? May? [NT] - ErininNY - 1:50pm on 03/30/13

Oh, sorry--that's in the post above. I need to open my eyeballs a bit more. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:58pm on 03/31/13

NYC - Sandra in New York - 2:38am on 04/01/13

How about stopping by in Michigan Elaine - would love to meet you:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:39am on 03/20/13

Wish I had time - maybe someday. [NT] - elaine - 7:08pm on 03/20/13

24048. ISO: CynUpstateNY. A chef friend of mine posted an article of your nephew on FB [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:50am on 03/20/13 (1)

Nice article on Mike but he's not my nephew. Andy was sous chef at Gramercy before moving [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:04am on 03/20/13

24049. I get feeds on FB from the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and just read this [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:16am on 03/20/13 (3)

Funny you post this right after I finally got around to watching The World According to Monsanto - MariaDNoCA - 4:08am on 03/20/13

What a coincidence! I just googled and found the free online Monsanto documentary [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:28am on 03/21/13

Very interesting reading. And a good reason to buy Italian pasta. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:36pm on 03/21/13

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