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

21041. So what kind of slow cooker do you have? - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:21am on 11/30/11 (10)

Did a search in our archives on crockpots/slow cookers. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:34am on 11/30/11

For good measure Amanda, and only that, [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:16am on 11/30/11

I don't have one and don't know if I want one except I think one might - Janet in NC - 2:46am on 11/30/11
I have a cheap crappy CrockPot that is too small for everything. - Joe - 3:44am on 11/30/11
If it's only your dad . . . - magnoliainchicago - 3:57am on 11/30/11

I check and see what size his current one was and get the same. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:19pm on 11/30/11

I have one like this and it's great. A few things to look for [LINK] - Traca - 6:33am on 11/30/11

we have this one with a locking lid. If Dad takes things to potlucks, it's marvelous. no spills [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:29pm on 11/30/11

Great reviews and a bargain price! Nice recommendation, Ang. [NT] - Traca - 10:18pm on 11/30/11

Thanks for all the advice; helps to get some guidance. :) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:20pm on 11/30/11

21042. My new guilt-free treat - Silk unsweetened coconut milk with sugar-free - Melissa Dallas - 3:10am on 11/30/11 (4)

That sounds good. I was looking at that milk in the store the other day. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:17pm on 11/30/11
Hey M, Almond Breeze boxed almond milk has unsweetened versions [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 11/30/11

I'll have to try mixing the two. The coconut has very little redeeming - Melissa Dallas - 12:39am on 12/01/11

Ah, sounds great. I'm always looking for low/no sugar treats for DH. Thx! [NT] - MoNJ - 10:11pm on 11/30/11

21043. Great Homemade Christmas Treat: Pistachio and Tart Cherry Chocolate Bark [LINK] - EvaN - 10:26am on 11/30/11 (4)

oh, this does sound good! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:37pm on 11/30/11

Doesn't the light shining through the nuts look like they're slivered? I'm making this too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:12pm on 12/01/11

we may need to sell matches on the corner to afford the dried cherries though! or maybe a 2nd mortg - AngAk1 - 9:46pm on 12/01/11

Ang, the first time I heard the story about the little match girl I cried my eyes out! - EvaN - 5:51pm on 12/03/11

21044. Dinner Party Menu for 8...Do I need a salad? - Michael in Sarasota - 12:43pm on 11/30/11 (14)

I think it is just perfect and plenty without a salad. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:55pm on 11/30/11
Nope, looks great. Lucky dinner guests! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:31pm on 11/30/11
No, the green beans and cherry tomatoes are enough. What time should we be there? [NT] - Joe - 3:59pm on 11/30/11

And can we have the recipe for the biscotti? [NT] - Joe - 4:00pm on 11/30/11

REC: Sage-Parmesan Biscotti - Michael in Sarasota - 12:51pm on 12/01/11

Ditto -- on Joe's comments! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:21pm on 11/30/11
6:30ish...bring a chair [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:00pm on 11/30/11

No salad, but....ummm, that leaves 58 empty jars, so I'm inviting myself! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:19pm on 11/30/11

and I'm her plus 1. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:42pm on 11/30/11

Chica!! - MarilynFL - 8:19pm on 11/30/11

oh, best compliment, ever!! (((marilyn))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:47pm on 12/01/11

DO NOT MAKE MARILYN'S DYSLEXIC SAUCE!!!... - Michael in Sarasota - 9:09pm on 11/30/11

I think every jar should come with it's own warning label! Like cigarettes!! [NT] - cheezz - 12:41am on 12/01/11

Sounds great! The EP is my all time fav pound cake recipe. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:18am on 12/01/11

21045. Doing my Amazon One-Stop Christmas Shopping and discovered a great price on a set of Henckel knives. [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 3:26pm on 11/30/11 (4)

How about a knife shapener for Christmas? That's what my sister's getting. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:11pm on 11/30/11
Darn! Both daughters would LOVE this, - Lana in FL - 1:35am on 12/01/11

Dh gave me knives for Christmas many years ago. Shop owner insisted he give me a penny to - Curious1 - 1:56am on 12/01/11
The compensation works. I gave a lovely doppio mezzaluna as a shower gift but charged - Marg CDN2 - 11:32pm on 12/01/11

21046. Where is everyone getting duck fat (Sandy, walk away from the monitor)? - MarilynFL - 3:52pm on 11/30/11 (26)

D' artagnan or Williams-Sonoma [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:58pm on 11/30/11

Karen, Thanks. I checked those out and they were past my budget. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:59pm on 11/30/11

Marilyn, After your last thread I'm afraid to ask what you need it for. [LINK] - Joe - 4:06pm on 11/30/11

Well, alrighty. This sounds do-able to get enough for french fries. Here's how I cut - MarilynFL - 4:56pm on 11/30/11

Once you taste the duck confit, you'll find it incredibly do-able. Imagine a delicious main course - Joe - 5:06pm on 11/30/11

Saturday afternoons marked on the blackboard!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:46pm on 11/30/11

LOL!! Amen, sister! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:38pm on 11/30/11

Oh Marilyn, my stomach hurts from laughing so hard!!! I hope you are okay?? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:17pm on 11/30/11

I have to agree with Barbara in VA . . .. - magnoliainchicago - 2:18am on 12/01/11

And I'm shivering and cringing! You deserve a medal for persevering under duress, for sure. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:28pm on 11/30/11

Yup. This is how I get duck fat too but making confit is such a pain. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:46pm on 11/30/11

Fresh Market has it near the butter. 8oz tub for $6.00 on sale. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:01pm on 11/30/11

Yikes. $24 for french fries. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:20pm on 11/30/11

would just adding duck fat to oil give you the flavor you want? maybe this is a dumb question, but - AngAk1 - 7:47pm on 11/30/11

Yes, it would. But it would have to be more like adding oil to duck fat to get the true flavor - Joe - 1:14am on 12/01/11

Mar, have you thought of making Suz's posted rec: Amazing 5 hour duck [LINK] - barb_b - 7:23pm on 11/30/11

Befriend your favorite Chinese chef. If they sell roast duck, they have tons of duck fat. - Traca - 10:14pm on 11/30/11

Wouldn't the duck fat from Chinese Roast Duck be flavored with 5 spices and whatever? Of course - Steve2 in LA - 11:05pm on 11/30/11

Steve, good question, I actually had to search my posts to find which one I made. It was the - barb_b - 12:15am on 12/01/11

Richard's duck recipe is simpler than mine and produces a lot of fat to save for later [LINK] - Joe - 1:08am on 12/01/11

And by the way, sauteed potatoes in duck fat are fantastic, and only uses a few tablespoons. [NT] - Joe - 1:15am on 12/01/11
I second this recipe - Lana in FL - 1:33am on 12/01/11

A while back, Jane Russell and I had some presentation issues. I've solved them by butterflying [LINK] - Joe - 1:40am on 12/01/11

I cut them in serving pieces. - Lana in FL - 1:51am on 12/01/11

I am tempted.... - cyalexa - 1:52am on 12/01/11

Richard's recipe, he gets credit! The breasts are definitely cooked, but the ease of preparation - Joe - 2:08am on 12/01/11

21047. Hints of trouble-shooting Cake Pops [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 11/30/11 (7)

ah, it was mariadnoca. From the Yahoo site [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:10pm on 11/30/11

That's member only not linkable...here's the cut/paste string with emails removed: - MariaDNoCA - 1:59am on 12/01/11

I sure can't bring up this post. and I have a "modern" browser. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:15pm on 11/30/11

hmm, google search on: paramount crystals cake pops - MarilynFL - 8:21pm on 11/30/11
You just can't do it on the phone or iPad - must pull it up on your computer :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:00pm on 11/30/11

I'm on the computer. still can't bring it up. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:20pm on 12/01/11

I think this one will work >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:23am on 12/02/11

21048. Question and help needed from bread/roll bakers please... [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 5:28pm on 11/30/11 (12)

My advice: - mistral - 6:32pm on 11/30/11

I'm also surprised they went with cake flour, which would have corn starch. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:17pm on 11/30/11

Me too. Cake flour?? Strange. I've used the King Arthur recipe too. It is a good one. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:44pm on 11/30/11

I agree with the others--cake flour seems out of place. For bread you want to develop gluten - Joe - 12:12am on 12/01/11
Thank you all very much.I will try the KA recipe next! I'm determined to figure out this yeast stuff [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:28am on 12/01/11
try these, from Sally's blog - cyalexa - 1:45am on 12/01/11

Good advice, cyalexa. Sally has wonderful looking bread on her blog, I'm amazed at her expertise. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:00am on 12/01/11

I considered myself "yeast -challenged" - cyalexa - 2:17am on 12/01/11

I posted the link [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 10:25pm on 12/01/11

Then again, maybe the author of the recipe likes a cakey roll. . . - mistral - 3:22am on 12/01/11

This just reminded me of when a class mate in college raved about some biscuits. . . - mistral - 3:24am on 12/01/11

European flours have lower protien than US flours - desertcook - 4:19am on 12/01/11

21049. Thinking of making a beef stew / Boeuf Bourguignon on Sat to serve on Sunday. - barb_b - 10:00pm on 11/30/11 (27)

I love this stew!! So good and easy. Everyone asks for the recipe. [NT] [LINK] - MoNJ - 10:09pm on 11/30/11

I have this recipe and have meant to make it for quite awhile. Thanks for the review. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:40pm on 11/30/11

Here are three Beef Bourguignon recipes. - Curious1 - 10:34pm on 11/30/11

Beef Stew with Red Wine & Carrots, I've got to add this one from can-do-no-wrong Molly Stevens. [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:39pm on 11/30/11

I can't recommend this recipe enough barb. It is in T&T - orchid - 12:35am on 12/01/11

Sorry Orchid, I didn't know (or forgot) it was in T&T. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:01am on 12/01/11

You forgot? Dang, I worked hard getting someone else to - orchid - 2:01am on 12/02/11

Orchid, I do remember that now that I've been reminded. Also, - Curious1 - 2:10am on 12/04/11

Hey orchid, where have you been, girl? You've been missed! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:25pm on 12/01/11

...sniff...Thank you Marilyn. Here�s the talking points memo� - orchid - 1:45am on 12/02/11

(((orchid))) I'm so sorry to hear that life has not been good to you lately. - FloriSandy - 2:00am on 12/02/11

orchid, my big PM to you didn't get through (it's hit or miss until PM's are fixed), so - FloriSandy - 2:24am on 12/02/11

emailed you. [NT] - orchid - 2:54am on 12/02/11

((((aw, sweetie))) You & John got the 1-2 punch six times! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:41pm on 12/02/11
(((orchid))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:10pm on 12/02/11
Ugh. So sorry Orchid. What a turn of events for you. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:44pm on 12/02/11
Ditto, Orchid - big hugs. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:01pm on 12/03/11
Oof. Here's hoping the holiday season gives you some R and R, Orchid... Take care. [NT] - ErininNY - 10:38pm on 12/03/11

((Big Hugs Orchid)) [NT] - barb_b - 3:34pm on 12/03/11
Such a warm and loving family group. I feel your hugs. Thank you. [NT] - orchid - 12:35am on 12/04/11

Boeuf Bourguignon--Bourdain and Keller versions - ErininNY - 12:12am on 12/01/11
I always use Elizabeth David's recipe. - Lana in FL - 1:22am on 12/01/11

[sigh]. yet another cookbook I gave away. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:47pm on 12/01/11

an old episode of Caprile's Kitchen had her serving this over a mound of creamy polenta. so fine! - AngAk1 - 11:16pm on 12/01/11

We're enjoying polenta/grits more and more. All it ever needed was a little fat and seasoning - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 12/02/11

Thanks so much. I have kind of used a bit of all the recipes. I REALLY appreciate it. In the - barb_b - 3:31pm on 12/03/11

And Beef Bourguignon is such a great dish. There is no one way to do it. [NT] - Joe - 4:53am on 12/04/11

21050. ISO: Coconut Shortbread... I have a question. I found this recipe online but... [LINK] - cheezz - 1:38am on 12/01/11 (4)

Cheezz, I think your conversions are off slightly... [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:00am on 12/01/11

Thanks Erin - I see the flour was way off! But how do I measure .28 cup and .79 cup?! - cheezz - 6:57am on 12/01/11

I didn't estimate like this as a cookbook editor, but .28 cup = ~1/4 c., .79 c. = ~3/4 c. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:47pm on 12/01/11

I ended up altering my favorite recipe: Cooks Illustrated's Buttery Shortbread - cheezz - 4:40am on 12/03/11

21051. Anyone know where to buy filberts in the shell? Not sure where to start looking... [NT] - cheezz - 1:40am on 12/01/11 (11)

I'll bite. Why do you need them in the shell? - Joe - 1:44am on 12/01/11

A friend wants to give a big bag (with nut cracker) to hubby for Christmas. - cheezz - 7:02am on 12/01/11

I can see that--they're way to easy to scarf down once they're shelled. At least the nutcracker - Joe - 3:30pm on 12/01/11

HA! True - he's not big on exercise :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:25am on 12/02/11

I love to use ours this time of year! We have a teak one w/ matching cracker. When we - barb_b - 3:48pm on 12/01/11

Filberts are another name for hazelnuts. And Oregon has loads of farms. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 12/01/11

Thanks for the info, Marilyn - I didn't know that...will be easier to find as 'hazelnuts'! [NT] - cheezz - 1:26am on 12/02/11

If anyone is looking to buy a nutcracker, this one took top honors from CI. Review says it [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:04pm on 12/01/11

Wow - that's one SERIOUS nutcracker! [NT] - cheezz - 1:27am on 12/02/11

I know! It looks like it could end up as a murder weapon in a Coen brothers' movie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:38pm on 12/02/11

Yep, the picture in Cook's Illus. Didn't look quite so formidable. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:29pm on 12/02/11

21052. Good People and Good Wine. My good friend wrote this on Facebook... - Joe - 1:50am on 12/01/11 (2)

MY friend wrote "Over the lips and through the gums, look out stomach, here it comes." But she was - Steve2 in LA - 5:08am on 12/01/11
Alas, some turn to vinegar :( [NT] - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:14pm on 12/11/11

21053. Chayote. Help please - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:30am on 12/01/11 (8)

Cathy - it is pretty much like zucchini or yellow squash and you - Melissa Dallas - 4:11am on 12/01/11
Another hint-look for mirliton recipes. That is what the call it in Louisiana - Melissa Dallas - 4:25am on 12/01/11

Should have said "what they call it" [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:25am on 12/01/11

Thanks Melissa- yes, I know it is Merliton. Looking for T&T recipes. Anybody? [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:35pm on 12/01/11
Half the recipes I find say peel it and half don't. What is best? - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:09am on 12/02/11

Peel. The skin on some is tougher than some summer-type squashes [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:15am on 12/02/11

Okay, will do. Thanks Melissa [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:54am on 12/02/11

I love how you describe Kauai. Sounds as lovely as the pictures! I would love to live in a garden - barb_b - 8:59pm on 12/02/11

21054. So what cookies, goodies, and gifties is everyone making this holiday year? - MariaDNoCA - 8:37am on 12/01/11 (13)

These chocolate peppermint patty cookies - fabulous [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 10:35am on 12/01/11

Thanks you Deb-these do look great and I think I have everything already :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:15pm on 12/01/11

spent TG weekend making fruitcakes- 30+ lbs(more) - daricem - 6:32pm on 12/01/11

...and what about the darice-soaked version? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:46pm on 12/01/11

picked up enough by osmosis to finish the baking marathon LOL(NT) [NT] - daricem - 9:09pm on 12/02/11

I've made 4 Christmas Puddings. Today I baked 4 batches of shortbread and - Sylvia - 12:25am on 12/02/11
So far have made turtles, buttery shortbread, pb cookies, snickerdoodles and chex mix - cheezz - 1:34am on 12/02/11
Jams and jellies here. 5 kinds of fig preserves along with some pear butter I made recently [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:44am on 12/02/11

Wish I knew how to make preserves (as in I wish I were a neighbor of yours - deb-in-MI - 12:09pm on 12/02/11

Deb, like anything else, it's easy once you know how. Plus, it doesn't hurt to have a bevy of trees - Steve2 in LA - 9:30pm on 12/02/11

No fresh figs any where near hear:( - deb-in-MI - 2:14pm on 12/03/11

Um....."here". too much wine at breakfast...:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:59pm on 12/03/11

Said the shepherd boy to the little lamb, "Do you here what I here? Hic!" [NT] - Joe - 11:01pm on 12/03/11

21055. A dear friend needs ideas for a "great" work pot-luck dish - MarilynFL - 2:18pm on 12/01/11 (16)

Eek--all day? Maybe a great mac and cheese, if there's a hotplate. Or different scones and jams? - ErininNY - 3:17pm on 12/01/11

Ok, looking at the rest of the thread, I'm imagination-deficient. All of those sound great! [NT] - ErininNY - 12:13am on 12/02/11

This is outstanding. Make it the night before. Depending on how big the [LINK] - Traca - 4:11pm on 12/01/11

this is fantastic and so pretty. and do ahead. yay. i don't like goat cheese so use boursin. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:36pm on 12/01/11

Leftovers would be good tossed with pasta too- especially with Boursin. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:11am on 12/02/11

A few ideas. Wild Rice Salad, Cheese and Pepper Salad, Greek Pesto Tortellini, Namasu - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:33pm on 12/01/11
Ideas for consideration: - barb_b - 10:37pm on 12/01/11
Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries from T&T: [LINK] - Meryl - 11:03pm on 12/01/11
Thai-Style Pasta Salad: - Meryl - 11:09pm on 12/01/11
go retro--- a big bowl of spiced up Chex Mix with fancy mixed nuts. and a scoop. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:34pm on 12/01/11

Great idea! This is one I HAVE to make every year or face angry relatives :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:37am on 12/02/11
I like this too. Other suggestions make me squeamish about food sitting at room temp all day - Joe - 3:59am on 12/02/11

I have been making it for a few years now and it always gets inhaled here at work. I add - AngAk1 - 5:15pm on 12/02/11
There is a way around your squeamish, Joe - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:32pm on 12/02/11

Yep, that would work. [NT] - Joe - 6:35pm on 12/02/11

Thank you, EVERYONE! Lots of good ideas. I've passed the link on to Bonnie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:36pm on 12/02/11

21056. Rec: Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs. Made this for dinner last night, it was very good and so easy. [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:11pm on 12/01/11 (1)

YUM [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:30am on 12/02/11

21057. NFR: Cute Ad for Christmas you'll like it. :) [NT] [LINK] - MoNJ - 6:12pm on 12/01/11 (3)

Awww, what a sweet ad.....unexpected ending, love it! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:41am on 12/02/11

I fell for it hook, line and sinker. Isn't that what Christmas is all about? [NT] - Joe - 3:56am on 12/02/11

Me too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:40pm on 12/05/11

21058. About how long can you keep turkey broth in the refrigerator before - DawnNYS - 9:03pm on 12/01/11 (3)

Count 5-7 days from the time you made the stock. You could reheat it every few days - Joe - 9:10pm on 12/01/11

Thanks both Joe and Michael. I don't have room for an extra blueberry in there. Time to purge :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:20pm on 12/02/11

Another way to save space is to simmer it until it is reduced by one-half... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:54pm on 12/02/11

21059. Smoked-Paprika Pork Rib Roast with Sherry Raisin Vinaigrette (Very good. We enjoyed this tonight.) [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:21am on 12/02/11 (1)

and YUM again! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:30am on 12/02/11

21060. I know someone posted in the wrong place, but it's one darn cute cookie! >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:43am on 12/02/11 (5)

It is. Maybe someone in power could move it to this main page? [NT] - Joe - 3:54am on 12/02/11

I just copied everything over to a new post. Not sure how to "transfer" from T&T. - MarilynFL - 1:34pm on 12/02/11

It looks like their first post, and it leads to a commercial website, but it is a great idea. [NT] - Joe - 4:30pm on 12/02/11

Very cute idea! My sons want to do some like these this year. Thanks cheezz! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:35am on 12/02/11
Thanks Cheeze. My teenage grandaughters will love this project. [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:16pm on 12/02/11

21061. From wendysk in T&T: Marshmallow Melted Snowman Cookie [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 12:38pm on 12/02/11 (3)

Too cute!! Thanks [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:17pm on 12/02/11
I think a rename is in order. Marshmallow Snowman�s Florida Vacation Cookie - Look, they're smiling [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:29am on 12/03/11

Good one Sandy! [NT] - Curious1 - 9:24pm on 12/03/11

21062. Ooh look, we just passed 10,000 threads! [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:21pm on 12/02/11 (4)

I felt it! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:58am on 12/04/11
I'm confused, Didn't we just pass 21,000? [NT] - Joe - 4:52am on 12/04/11

I would think so too, but lo9ok up at the top-right. I think it's got something to do with - DawnNYS - 5:02pm on 12/04/11

Ah, now I get it. I think it's the old Archive glitch. [NT] - Joe - 11:48pm on 12/04/11

21063. I just read on Pioneer Woman a recipe she made using a bacon infused sea salt which she loved [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 8:44pm on 12/02/11 (7)

I believe it's this one...from the makers of baconnaise. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 9:29pm on 12/02/11

Actually there's NO bacon in the JD Bacon (baconnaise, baconsalt) products; good news/bad news - Steve2 in LA - 9:40pm on 12/02/11

I bought Bacon Salt when it first appeared. Used it once and pitched it. It - Janet in NC - 5:43pm on 12/03/11

That looks like a nice sampler but the shipping is 9.99. - Dawn_MO - 1:08am on 12/03/11

Yes, but did you see the original price of over $200.00 reduced 92 %? - KarenNoCA - 6:18pm on 12/03/11

240.00 for a salt sampler---can't be right. it's listed 19.99 on the Caravel site - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 12/05/11
Just saw a gift pack of 6 different sea salts at TJ's for $7.99 - MariaDNoCA - 2:29am on 12/06/11

21064. Has anyone heard from Nan? I set an e-mail & haven't heard back. Not worried...yet. [NT] - Traca - 9:24pm on 12/02/11 (0)

21065. Stilll can't send PMs to those of you who are sending to me. I can read, just can't - DawnNYS - 10:15pm on 12/02/11 (0)

21066. Just made the best pumpkin bread ever. Rec inside. - DawnNYS - 10:24pm on 12/02/11 (2)

Looks good. I really like raisins in Pumpkin Bread! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:56pm on 12/02/11
This bread looks yummy. Will definitely make it :-) [NT] - EvaN - 12:14am on 12/04/11

21067. These look great: Jam Kolaches [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:57pm on 12/02/11 (12)

So do these: Chocolate-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:57pm on 12/02/11
I MUST make these! Tx for posting. dh Grandmother used to make these w/ - barb_b - 11:43pm on 12/02/11

My post was for the Kolaches. [NT] - barb_b - 11:43pm on 12/02/11

I think I'm going to try them also. If you make them, let me know how they turn out! [NT] - Meryl - 11:56pm on 12/02/11

Curious as to why they are called Kolaches, as Kolaches are yeast rolls with fruit filling. - Melissa Dallas - 5:04pm on 12/03/11

"Kol�č" is Czech for "pie/cake/fruit tart"--most US kolaches originated w/ Czech/Slovak immigrants. [NT] - ErininNY - 7:33pm on 12/03/11

That character that went haywire is the letter for the "ch" sound in Czech.) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:33pm on 12/03/11

Thanks Erin. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:35pm on 12/03/11

Neat little Edible Austin piece on the American kolache and its roots: [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 3:02am on 12/04/11

A friend of mine's family owned one of the bakeries in West. - Melissa Dallas - 5:04am on 12/04/11

We once drove through a Czech-immigrant town in Kansas whose grocery store - ErininNY - 2:49pm on 12/05/11

Oklahoma has a bunch of Czechs as well. Yukon and Prague have big festivals. this round jam topped [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:58pm on 12/05/11

21068. Yo, Marilyn! Terrific article about Alice Medrich in the Wall Street Journal. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:36am on 12/03/11 (4)

Good article, Traca. Thanks. I just spent several weeks enjoying her cookie - MarilynFL - 10:49pm on 12/04/11

I have her new cookie book. Which recipes did you try? I met with Alice when she - Traca - 11:53pm on 12/04/11

You're right. I read her books for the knowledge I gain, not just for the recipes. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 12/05/11

Bravo!! Alice is so generous with her knowledge, and our conversations are - Traca - 3:12pm on 12/05/11

21069. Upgrading Pecan Slice and Bake cookies? - AGM_Cape_Cod - 6:57pm on 12/03/11 (1)

Yum! I can send my address right away...just for testing purposes of course :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:21pm on 12/03/11

21070. So... Christmas menus? Too early?? - Sandra in New York - 12:25am on 12/04/11 (40)

Beef Bourguignon, Randi's Salmon with Pinot Gris Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Veggies - Joe - 12:56am on 12/04/11

I think I'm making Randi's salmon for Christmas eve. we're having prime rib on C day at friends. - AngAk1 - 8:07pm on 12/05/11

Ours will be Christmas night, but we should both toast Randi as our loved ones love her salmon. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:30am on 12/06/11

I miss Randi. [NT] - Traca - 6:35am on 12/06/11

Never too early. :) - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:48am on 12/04/11
Nope, but I got all my cookies, turtles and chex mix DONE DONE DONE!!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:45am on 12/04/11
Just ordered a whole suckling pig. Not sure of sides yet. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:56am on 12/04/11

I'll trade you some Mexican food for some suckling pig. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:05pm on 12/04/11

Sounds good to me, Melissa! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:13am on 12/05/11

Christmas Eve means French Onion Soup - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:25pm on 12/04/11

Is your recipe posted, Cathy? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:14am on 12/05/11

REC Julia Child's French Onion Soup - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:39pm on 12/05/11

Thank you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:22pm on 12/08/11

we're doing a turkey... - Sandra in New York - 10:02pm on 12/04/11
We are having a Mexican Fiesta-style dinner. - Dawn_MO - 12:09am on 12/05/11

Dawn, what do you serve? I'm on a Mexican kick. [NT] - Traca - 12:51am on 12/05/11

We usually have a variety of things, mostly whatever anyone wants to bring. - Dawn_MO - 1:57pm on 12/05/11

pssst... pupusas are from El Salvador... - Sandra in New York - 4:36am on 12/06/11

Ooooh! Will work for pupusas! [NT] - cheezz - 6:17am on 12/06/11
I know, but I like them so much, that I am going to sneak them in. :) - Dawn_MO - 2:18pm on 12/06/11

We still do a mexican food feast on Christmas Eve. We started about 10 years ago... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:16pm on 12/05/11

Great! My housemate and I are going to have a party next week, I'm thinking Mexican. - Traca - 3:02pm on 12/05/11
Dawn, Michael, have you made Cheezz's Flan? Incredible! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:06pm on 12/05/11

We have a flan maker in our extended family, so no, I've never tried it. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:20pm on 12/05/11
Why thank you Traca! I make this every other month - hubby's favorite [NT] - cheezz - 1:07am on 12/06/11

Your menu sounds wonderful! I may make the carnitasas too. - Dawn_MO - 12:42pm on 12/06/11

For every Mexican I know , Christmas means tamales. We have a good deal going- our avocado tree - Joe - 1:44am on 12/06/11

Is it normal for an avocado tree to bear fruit on alternate years? Not a gardener, just curious. [NT] - Traca - 6:32am on 12/06/11

Yes, the fruit takes a whole year to ripen, so when it flowers the next year, - Joe - 4:19pm on 12/06/11

We used to stand in line for them in San Antonio. Last year I made tamales from scratch. They were - Curious1 - 2:14pm on 12/06/11

We are doing beef stroganoff w/ noodles, green beans, etc... Seems to be a hit. - barb_b - 3:48am on 12/05/11
I think we're going to relatives' for Christmas, but Christmas Eve is always antipasto and - ErininNY - 5:34pm on 12/05/11
We've always done paella with garlic bread but it'll just be the two of us this year so, no. [NT] - cheezz - 1:12am on 12/06/11

My husband and I can fly over and join you, so that would justify it! Your paella looks so good! [NT] - Meryl - 1:56am on 12/06/11

So nice of you to sacrifice your holiday for us!! heehee [NT] - cheezz - 2:56am on 12/06/11

I thought you'd appreciate it! Hey, I'll bring a decadent chocolate dessert! [NT] - Meryl - 3:03am on 12/06/11

What time did you say you'd be here?!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:16am on 12/06/11

I'm packing my bags now. Make sure the guest room is ready! LOL [NT] - Meryl - 7:30am on 12/06/11

Everything sounds great so far! - Sandra in New York - 4:34am on 12/06/11

Nope. I'm torn between making pan-fried pork pot stickers, veal francaise (my favorite meal of all) - FloriSandy - 2:15am on 12/08/11

21071. Made my father-in-law dinner for his 85th birthday. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:51am on 12/04/11 (6)

Lovely menu! Amanda, do you have a recipe for the Steak with Peppercorn Sauce? [NT] - Traca - 4:49am on 12/04/11
Sounds like such a good combo.....lots of veggies too. Yes, I'd like the steak recipe too! TIA [NT] - cheezz - 6:48am on 12/04/11
Here you go: Steak au Poivre [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:05pm on 12/04/11

Thank you - this sounds so good right now! [NT] - cheezz - 12:22am on 12/05/11

What a wonderful menu.Bet your F-I-L was appreciative. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:31pm on 12/04/11
I love that a rich meat was balanced by so many veggies. And I'm very - MarilynFL - 1:49am on 12/06/11

21072. Electric carving knife - any opinions? - emtd - 4:24am on 12/04/11 (14)

Cook's Illustrated likes them, even though they're usually reserved for only... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:10pm on 12/04/11
Meh. I avoid single-use tools. My parents had one and it only came out at - Traca - 5:21pm on 12/04/11

Yes, electric knives are right up there with crock pots to me... [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:00pm on 12/04/11

We've had a Black & Decker for years and love it but we use it for bread slicing only. DH likes - Elenor - 7:18pm on 12/04/11
O.K. thanks for the feedback. I'll move onto another - emtd - 10:42pm on 12/04/11
We have one and I love it. It keeps Bub from "carving" my roasts - Dawn_MO - 12:07am on 12/05/11
My parents have had one for years; love it for turkey and beef. Less carving time, more even pieces! [NT] - ErininNY - 12:58am on 12/05/11
I've always wondered if one would be good to cut biscotti after the first bake? Any thoughts? [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:33am on 12/05/11
My mom loved hers. If that's what dh wants, why not? A happy dh is a good thing. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:01am on 12/05/11
Alton Brown loves his. We had one as a kid... - MariaDNoCA - 10:21am on 12/05/11
Totally love ours as well! - Richard in Cincy - 3:18pm on 12/05/11

I took mine out drinking and dancing JUST the other night. Really cut a rug. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:40pm on 12/05/11

{{{groan}}} [NT] - cheezz - 1:13am on 12/06/11
ohhh, double groan - but funny.. Thanks everyone. [NT] - emtd - 1:20am on 12/06/11

21073. Totally NFRC Computer hard-drive question - DawnNYS - 4:38pm on 12/04/11 (24)

This is a direct quote... (scratching head) - DawnNYS - 6:54pm on 12/04/11

(Wish I had followers.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:24pm on 12/04/11
The seller seems really cool...and capable. Maybe he could do it for you. - Traca - 12:04am on 12/05/11
Yes, but do you already have a copy of XP from when you got your laptop? - MariaDNoCA - 10:01am on 12/05/11

I am really soooo sick of trying to get my computer to work again, Thanks, but I don't have - DawnNYS - 8:16pm on 12/06/11

That's the thing - it isn't already on the HD (Dell did that for you in this case) - MariaDNoCA - 6:19am on 12/09/11

Thanks Maria. Thanks for taking the time to - DawnNYS - 8:25pm on 12/09/11

Is that $110 for the hd and the operating system installed out the door? - MariaDNoCA - 5:08am on 12/10/11

No, it would've been just that amount to - DawnNYS - 5:43pm on 12/11/11

Glad the CL gy worked out... - MariaDNoCA - 7:02pm on 12/11/11

Thanks but no drivers were needed - I watched him do it. Everything works. - DawnNYS - 8:48pm on 12/12/11

Here's what one of my followers/tech guru peeps from Twitter says. - Traca - 8:19pm on 12/04/11

They are both Dells... there must be some way I can do it. Thanks for checking. [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:11pm on 12/06/11

Dawn, just on the off-chance, what is the model of your Dell? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:23pm on 12/07/11

Insprion, with WindowsXP [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:56pm on 12/07/11

That's "Inspiron" - can't edit title [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:56pm on 12/07/11

and why can't you edit the subject line??? Is this another special case? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:28am on 12/08/11

I don't think we ever could, could we? When you click on "edit", it - DawnNYS - 7:57pm on 12/09/11

As I recall, we could not edit the Subject Line in the old format but can here. Give it a try. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:31pm on 12/09/11

I can't. This is what I see [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 5:33pm on 12/11/11

Okay so far. Now give me the model number. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:26am on 12/08/11

Will have to look at it at home. Am in a public place hotspot again now :o( - DawnNYS - 8:00pm on 12/09/11

Sounds like you are truly without computer. I thought that stranger things have - Marg CDN2 - 8:57pm on 12/09/11

Mine's a 5250. An oldie but a goodie (until last month)! [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:18am on 12/11/11

21074. Mmmm. Sybaritic Sunday Brunch - Melissa Dallas - 6:15pm on 12/04/11 (1)

Sometimes its the simple things that can be the perfect fit. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:15pm on 12/05/11

21075. To check out: Santa Hat Brownies: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:33pm on 12/04/11 (5)

Cute, and totally EASY! [NT] - cheezz - 12:26am on 12/05/11
Sudden inspiration: get a teeny round biscuit cutter and make them bite sized by. . . - mistral - 3:35am on 12/05/11

mistral, something got cropped off at the end of your post. Inquiring minds - MarilynFL - 2:07pm on 12/05/11
"...red wrapped..."? The suspense is killing me! The hard part is finding... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:08pm on 12/05/11

betcha it's a red wrapped Hershey's kiss. smooch. where's rvb?? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:22pm on 12/05/11

21076. Terrific Tip: How do you know bread is done? Take it's temperature! Cook's Illustrated [LINK] - Traca - 9:57pm on 12/04/11 (12)

Very true. There is also a ramp-up of "yeasty baked bread" aroma - MarilynFL - 10:46pm on 12/04/11
Learned that from a Julia Child (I think!) cookbook years ago. . . - mistral - 3:30am on 12/05/11
I have tried to find the correct "done" temperature for banana - Julia - 6:54pm on 12/05/11

Julia, this link mentions 205-210, but it has chunks of bananas, so [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:07pm on 12/05/11
You also might try baking it in a different pan, like a narrower bread pan. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:16pm on 12/05/11
Thanks Marilyn. My recipe does not contain yeast, but I think - Julia - 10:58pm on 12/05/11

Julia, would you like to post the recipe and we can see if there is some - MarilynFL - 12:10am on 12/06/11

Here it is - Julia - 12:58am on 12/06/11

Julia, here are two things that seem to pop out at me: flour and time - MarilynFL - 1:33am on 12/06/11
I think it's too many bananas. My recipe never fails, I use the same size pans and the proportions [LINK] [IMAGE] - Steve2 in LA - 4:14am on 12/06/11
Thank you Marilyn and Steve for all of your research and help - Julia - 1:00pm on 12/06/11

Good luck, Julia. I've found organic bananas from a health food store - MarilynFL - 8:10pm on 12/07/11

21077. Stupidly simple appetizer: Michael Chiarello's Italian Tuna Mousse - Delish! - Traca - 6:50am on 12/05/11 (4)

Thanks, T. Did you opt to pay extra for Italian tuna? I'm also surprised (and - MarilynFL - 12:44pm on 12/05/11

No, they didn't have it at my supermarket. I bought albacore packed in olive oil. - Traca - 2:59pm on 12/05/11

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, I think they have one of the best tuna packed in olive oil for - KarenNoCA - 7:59pm on 12/05/11

Terrific. Thanks for the tip. Time to stock up at Trader Joe's. :) [NT] - Traca - 9:51pm on 12/05/11

21078. good appetizer - manchengo cheese crackers [LINK] - cyalexa - 2:13pm on 12/05/11 (1)

thanks for the review and tips [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:53pm on 12/05/11

21079. Weekend Six - ErininNY - 3:03pm on 12/05/11 (10)

my weekend six [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:58pm on 12/05/11

Oh this is sooo bad - the cowboy candy looks so good -- but my addiction to canning prevents me from - Tess - 2:43am on 12/06/11

oh, they are so purty! red and green mixed jalapenos. festive! easy recipe. call me enabler. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:13pm on 12/06/11

and....since it made just 8 half pints, I used my stock pot for the water bath. no need to drag out - AngAk1 - 8:25pm on 12/06/11

AngAk1 - you're KILLING ME! Now I have to hide my stockpot! [NT] - Tess - 2:57am on 12/07/11

Safeway sale ended today. thank goodness!! I have made 2.5 batches. done [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:52pm on 12/07/11

Ang, Let me know your thoughts on the Cowboy Candy. I was going to make them this past summer w/ - barb_b - 1:33am on 12/08/11

So Hope reaped the benefit of your toppled - FloriSandy - 2:51am on 12/06/11

doggie popsicle heaven. I will take a photo this weekend when I fill some of the bags. - AngAk1 - 7:17pm on 12/06/11

I've been "turkeyed" out since barbecuing - FloriSandy - 2:57am on 12/06/11

21080. Heaven! Double Chocolate Loaf w/ Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread - Traca - 4:00pm on 12/05/11 (1)

This is from the owners of the Baked Bakery, Cookbook is "Baked Explorations" Love their brownies! [NT] - Meryl - 8:02pm on 12/05/11

21081. Had excellent results adding "Paramount Cyrstals" to coating/confectionary chocolate [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:43pm on 12/05/11 (5)

Don't know how costly shipping is at the Confec. House, Mar, but I go there often. - CynUpstateNY - 7:51pm on 12/05/11

Thanks sweetie. I buy at a shop in Orlando and just linked CH to show the image. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:09pm on 12/05/11

Marilyn, do you buy them at D&G? - Lana in FL - 1:49am on 12/06/11

Hi Lana! Yes, I bought it at D&G. They have 2 sizes - MarilynFL - 1:58am on 12/06/11

Thanks! I'll have to try and get down there. [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:29am on 12/08/11

21082. New cookbooks... - Richard in Cincy - 4:59pm on 12/05/11 (5)

I just bought myself "Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:27pm on 12/05/11
Roden & Wolfert are excellent choices. Four books I've gone nuts over: - Traca - 9:42pm on 12/05/11

Traca do you know Roden's Mideastern Cookbook? - Richard in Cincy - 6:09pm on 12/06/11

Yes, I have it, but I've never cooked from it. Would love to hear about - Traca - 9:49pm on 12/06/11

The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz. - emtd - 5:49pm on 12/06/11

21083. Looking for pine nuts for Sage and Pine Nut Biscotti...OMG!!! - Michael in Sarasota - 9:43pm on 12/05/11 (13)

More on pine nut prices... [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 9:48pm on 12/05/11
Hey, Michael, Amazon has some good deals: $18.71 for 1 lb (4 pkg of 4 oz)is the best I've found - [LINK] - Meryl - 10:02pm on 12/05/11

Here's one for $15.00 a lb, but it's from a separate seller, so you'd have to pay Shipping. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:03pm on 12/05/11

Here are all the pine nuts that came up on Amazon Search: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:04pm on 12/05/11

Pecans are outrageously expensive as well. I'm sad... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:07pm on 12/05/11

I know, I just bought some. Ridiculous!!! [NT] - Meryl - 10:08pm on 12/05/11
Yep, just paid $14 a pound. Won't be many nutty treats this year. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:58pm on 12/05/11

Do you have an Italian deli nearby? They sometimes sell 1/2 and 1/4 lb. packages... [NT] - ErininNY - 10:38pm on 12/05/11
I get all my nuts at our local Farmer's Market. Have you tried there? - KarenNoCA - 12:51am on 12/06/11
wow! Trader Joes always has them, but I don't know the price. [NT] - cheezz - 1:16am on 12/06/11
Sounds like you need a TJ's care package for Christmas. Send me a message [NT] - Joe - 1:37am on 12/06/11
I know. I finally have fresh basil from our "salad table" but it's going - MarilynFL - 1:51am on 12/06/11
I expect this is because of the drought in the south - same as peanuts, right? - MariaDNoCA - 5:16am on 12/06/11

21084. Rec for Trader Joe's shoppers...my friend picked up a bottle of bubbly - Traca - 9:56pm on 12/05/11 (7)

OK, you just made me a bit teary. must.visit.soon. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:00pm on 12/05/11
Wonder if they have an equivalent at Aldi. I'll have to look. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:29pm on 12/05/11
I have been buying a sparkling Pinot Grigio at TJ's by Contadino. Either 4.99 or 5.99, [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:54am on 12/06/11
I'm intrigued. Is it dry? Sweet? (I can do dry but not sweet ;) NT [NT] - Tessie in Cincy - 1:16am on 12/06/11

Tessie, I'll buy a bottle tomorrow and let you know. [NT] - Joe - 1:48am on 12/06/11

The Pinot Grigio is dry if that is what you are asking about. [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:09am on 12/06/11

Saw Prosecco there tonight & was tempted. BTW, the Pear Cinnamon Cider rocks... - MariaDNoCA - 5:10am on 12/06/11

21085. ISO rec: from Gails, I believe from rvb to make walnut stollen using a box - barb_b - 1:00am on 12/06/11 (6)

I don't know about rvb's, but Taste of Home had one >> [LINK] - cheezz - 1:28am on 12/06/11
barb_b, Here is King Arthur Flour "Easiest Stollen" using ricotta - read the reviews also [LINK] - GayR - 1:31am on 12/06/11

Here is the Taste of Home Recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:32am on 12/06/11
barb_b, Here is a December 1986 Family Circle Recipe (Fabulous Reviews) Uses Cottage Cheese [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 1:37am on 12/06/11

I'll bet it was almond paste or marzipan [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:54am on 12/06/11
Thanks so much!!! This will make my M&D so happy for christmas morning!So much appreciate the recs [NT] - barb_b - 2:42pm on 12/06/11

21086. NFRC - So what Christmas movie do you have to see before it can be Christmas? - Melissa Dallas - 1:56am on 12/06/11 (42)

A Christmas Carole with George C. Scott and Scrooged with Bill Murray. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:11am on 12/06/11

I like both of those too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:13am on 12/06/11
Ooh yes, we have to watch Scrooged! - Lana in FL - 1:50am on 12/07/11

A Charlie Brown Christmas is my favorite and I just love the theme song [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:27am on 12/06/11

Me too, and I can picture curling up with my 5th grade pals in pajamas to watch it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:42am on 12/06/11

I love the kid in "Millions" and the cigar-smoking saints only he can see. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:28am on 12/06/11
Wderul Life, White Christmas, Charlie Brown, Christmas Story, Love Actually, & The Ref [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:35am on 12/06/11
I'm a TOTAL GRINCH!! - magnoliainchicago - 2:44am on 12/06/11

I watched it a couple of nights ago. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:45am on 12/06/11
"The Man Who Came to Dinner" with Bette Davis and "Love, Actually" with everybody. [NT] - Joe - 3:09am on 12/06/11

This was meant as a general answer, but I love he grinch too. [NT] - Joe - 3:19am on 12/06/11

A Christmas Story with Peter Billingsley as Ralphie :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:54am on 12/06/11

I never see it anymore since TBS seems to have the monopoly. Guess I'll have to rent it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:16am on 12/06/11
Oh ya. Every year. "You'll shoot your eye out!!!" [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:53pm on 12/06/11
Oh, and The Preacher's Wife with Whitney Houston and her beautiful voice! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:55pm on 12/06/11

The original Christmas Carol with Reginald Owen -1938 and Winnie the Pooh Christmas. I also love - Meryl - 3:01am on 12/06/11

Ooh, I forgot The Night They Saved Christmas! [NT] - Meryl - 4:09am on 12/06/11
I'm with you on the original Christmas Carol - it's my favorite version. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:59am on 12/06/11

me three. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:23pm on 12/06/11

"White Christmas" and "Holiday Inn." - ErininNY - 3:35am on 12/06/11

my 2 faves as well. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:24pm on 12/06/11

Christmas Vacation... and The Year Without A Santa Claus - Carianna in WA - 4:05am on 12/06/11
"A Charlie Brown Christmas Special." [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:22am on 12/06/11

Oh, whoops. Just noticed that FloriSandy beat me to that. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:23am on 12/06/11

I'm with you on White Christmas- Love Elf, too! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:23pm on 12/06/11
All of the above, plus Ernest Saves Christmas and Christmas in Connecticut [NT] - lorijean - 4:59pm on 12/06/11
All time favorites: The Man Who Came to Dinner and Christmas in Connecticut... - Richard in Cincy - 6:05pm on 12/06/11

We've discussed "The Man Who Came to Dinner" before I'm sure. One of the best things Bette ever did - Joe - 6:52pm on 12/06/11

It is one of my all-time favorite movies. And yes, one of Bette's best - Richard in Cincy - 11:02pm on 12/06/11

Barbara's character is a food writer---who doesn't cook, isn't that the deal? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:29pm on 12/06/11

Yup. But her "Uncle Felix" is a chef from the old country - Richard in Cincy - 11:01pm on 12/06/11

love uncle Felix! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:57am on 12/07/11

I like While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock this year. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:26pm on 12/06/11

Cary Grant movies: the Bishop's Wife, My Favorite Wife, An Affair to Remember etc etc etc [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:34pm on 12/06/11

Meet me in St. Louis. I like to be reminded of the old days & then there's Garland's voice. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:33pm on 12/06/11
Robin & The Seven Hoods. Frank, Dean, Sammy, Bing, Peter Falk, Victor Buono, - Steve2 in LA - 7:54am on 12/07/11
Elf, The Holiday, While You Were Sleeping are recent years favs [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 5:02pm on 12/07/11

The Holiday with Queen Latifah? great foodie flick too! I want to visit that resort. oh yes. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:53pm on 12/07/11

Ditto. They also used it in Casino Royale (Daniel Craig's version, not Woody Allen's). [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:49pm on 12/07/11

Interestingk! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:58pm on 12/07/11

Yeah, I liked that one too! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:57pm on 12/07/11

I like Christmas with the Kranks, although the book it's based on, John Grisham's Skipping Christmas - Curious1 - 1:53pm on 12/08/11

21087. ISO: new idea for potluck appetizer...for about 150 including children - cheezz - 2:53am on 12/06/11 (32)

Considering I loved blue cheese & smoked oysters as a kid I'm not sure what kid friendly means:) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:02am on 12/06/11

True. I know a 2 year old that loves hot salsa. [NT] - cheezz - 6:14am on 12/06/11

salsa and chips might be a winner---include some "adult friendly" dips and you're good to go [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:35pm on 12/06/11

How about Stuffed Mushrooms? They can be kept at room temperature, can't they? [NT] - Meryl - 3:06am on 12/06/11

Check out Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms in T&T. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:07am on 12/06/11

cheezz, how about mini meatballs with a glaze? - FloriSandy - 3:16am on 12/06/11

Here's my adaptation of cocktail meatballs that were at hit at work [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:33am on 12/06/11
I've got 2 people, maybe 3, already bringing meatballs. I know I'll have to rotate food, but - cheezz - 6:10am on 12/06/11

Well, since you can't stand mushrooms, how about stuffed tomatoes instead? [NT] - Meryl - 7:16am on 12/06/11

Some more ideas: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Crostini, Bruschetta, Spiced nuts... [NT] - Meryl - 7:24am on 12/06/11

Here's something to check out: Annie's Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips [LINK] - Meryl - 7:26am on 12/06/11

Sounds good! [NT] - cheezz - 10:56pm on 12/06/11

How about focaccia? - cyalexa - 4:22am on 12/06/11

I love focaccia. I tried to make it twice and failed both times. Do you have a good recipe? [NT] - cheezz - 6:11am on 12/06/11

focaccia [LINK] - cyalexa - 2:29pm on 12/06/11

Flour tortilla spirals. [NT] - Traca - 6:47am on 12/06/11

Savory Puff Pastry Pinwheels [NT] - Traca - 6:59am on 12/06/11

7 Layer dip & tortilla chips [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:03am on 12/06/11

Tortellini tossed in pesto [NT] - Traca - 7:13am on 12/06/11
I forgot about this one! I used to make it every year [NT] - cheezz - 10:57pm on 12/06/11

the layered dip I mean :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:05pm on 12/06/11

Dawn posted Corn Dog Muffins and Pizza Muffins. I made the [LINK] - barb_b - 12:11pm on 12/06/11
Dawn''s Pizza Dip was a huge hit w/ the kids at a recent party. While I know I heated it up; it was [LINK] - barb_b - 1:29pm on 12/06/11
Muffin-tin lasagne...or something else that will discourage double-dipping. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:58pm on 12/06/11
Could you "dress up" kid friendly food? Like those savory tarts, for example? [LINK] - EvaN - 3:36pm on 12/06/11
That reminds me, check out this recipe for the skewers with tortellini added. I thought of you when [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:24pm on 12/06/11

REALLY like this idea! Don't know that I would cut the tomatoes in half, but it looks perfect! [NT] - cheezz - 11:00pm on 12/06/11

do the kids manage skewers OK? I flinch just a little picturing kids with sharp objects. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:39pm on 12/06/11

Well, I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I could skewer then snip off the pointy end? [NT] - cheezz - 11:01pm on 12/06/11

I've used my kitchen shears for a nice clean cut but you may want to just smooth the edge with a bit - FloriSandy - 11:40pm on 12/06/11

Edited to say snip and smooth before skewering. [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:42pm on 12/06/11

GREAT ideas everyone - thanks so much!! I have several I am going to decide between... - cheezz - 11:08pm on 12/06/11

21088. Joe, how is that garden going? Did you get the winnings into action yet? [NT] - cheezz - 2:57am on 12/06/11 (4)

Thank you! We got the winnings and they're in our account waiting for us to get the property back... - Joe - 3:18am on 12/06/11

How nice! It's a good thing you're doing - I know everyone loves community gardens :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:03am on 12/06/11
clap clap clap! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 12/06/11

*humbly bowing* [NT] - Joe - 5:30am on 12/07/11

21089. I'm sure this has been asked before... - Carianna in WA - 4:20am on 12/06/11 (20)

That reminds me...I thought we were going to have a link where bloggers could post their link?? [NT] - cheezz - 6:02am on 12/06/11
Carianna, I'm happy to answer any questions you have. I was co-founder of the - Traca - 6:22am on 12/06/11
In Great Threads - Link to Favorite Blogs; includes many of our members including Traca, Sally, Liz [LINK] - barb_b - 11:45am on 12/06/11

Well, like I said, I'm really new at this, but you're welcome to take a gander! [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 1:29pm on 12/06/11

Fun Blog! I love the Thanksgiving day tradition w/ soup in a cup! [NT] - barb_b - 5:22pm on 12/06/11
you should add your link to the link barb provided. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:41pm on 12/06/11
Carianna! The before-and-after pictures are truly amazing!!! You should be so proud of yourself :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:17pm on 12/06/11

Thank You! :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:19am on 12/07/11
Ditto from me! You look great, and I KNOW you feel better too. Congrats! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:52pm on 12/07/11

So true, Michael. I feel amazing and HEALTHY! :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 4:04pm on 12/08/11

Thank you barb!! I had forgotten all about this link in Great Threads! [NT] - cheezz - 11:13pm on 12/06/11

Carianna, so nice to see your smiling name again. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 12/06/11

Thanks, Marilyn! I stick my head in now and then. Since I started "swapping" - Carianna in WA - 7:34pm on 12/06/11

Nice to see you Carianna. I miss your great recipes and wonderful - orchid - 7:49pm on 12/06/11

Go 'Hawks!!! :) - Carianna in WA - 6:42am on 12/07/11

Hi Carianna. Congratulations with your ... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:40pm on 12/06/11

Michael, what's the "carnitas broth" referred to in the recipe? - Carianna in WA - 12:29am on 12/07/11

I make carnitas and then use the broth leftover from simmering the pork... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:55am on 12/07/11

Oh, THANK YOU FOR THIS . . . - magnoliainchicago - 12:00am on 12/07/11
Good to see you back Carianna! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:49pm on 12/07/11

21090. ISO Salmon with Pinot Gris Sauce recipe - cyalexa - 2:41pm on 12/06/11 (5)

Here it is--I pasted it in case the link doesn't work. [LINK] - Joe - 3:26pm on 12/06/11

Randi baked her salmon in the oven in one piece--loosely wrapped in foil. - Joe - 3:33pm on 12/06/11
that looks great, thanks [NT] - cyalexa - 4:44pm on 12/06/11

if you lose track of this again, it's in T&T Fish, #22 [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:44pm on 12/06/11

can't believe I didn't see it!! thanks [NT] - cyalexa - 9:29pm on 12/06/11

21091. NFRC: [LINK] - ErininNY - 4:03pm on 12/06/11 (22)

Oh, duh. The title: "PayPal Rains On Regretsy's Secret Santa Campaign Over Use Of Wrong Button." [NT] - ErininNY - 4:04pm on 12/06/11

Our non-profit has been trying to get a Pay-pal button on our site for a year. In the latest round - Joe - 4:21pm on 12/06/11

Ugh. :( I've disliked them ever since I had to spend an hour on the phone to delete my account. [NT] - ErininNY - 5:33pm on 12/06/11

IMHO, the PayPal Corporation is Evil... - Richard in Cincy - 5:54pm on 12/06/11

They seem to have a monopoly. I don;t know of any alternatives that people would trust - Joe - 6:08pm on 12/06/11

GoogleCheckout is one alternative, though I've never used it. [NT] - ErininNY - 6:36pm on 12/06/11

That IS nuts. (Aside: stirred your cranberry relish into oatmeal this morning. Divine.) [NT] - ErininNY - 6:37pm on 12/06/11
Well just typed a long reply & login timed out. Ebay/pp just charged me $40 in fees - maria.test - 6:58pm on 12/06/11

Apperently if I'm logged in here as me, then go to new Eat & login, it auto changes my login here. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:14pm on 12/06/11

honey, that's because of the embedded chip they put in your brain. - MarilynFL - 8:08pm on 12/06/11

Well that at least, thank the gods, explains why I can't remember a darn thing anymore! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:34am on 12/07/11

Who are you?? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 12/07/11

My name is Jose Jiminez - MariaDNoCA - 5:59am on 12/09/11

I was told that it was PAYPAL when I received a notice about 'reaching my credit limit' - deb-in-MI - 10:26pm on 12/06/11

I meant "wasn't Paypal" [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:27pm on 12/06/11
I get that same spam message---I don't have a paypal acct. [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:54am on 12/07/11
Geez! I've gotten that message too, for PayPal,DHL and other. Richard, I didn't make the connection - Joe - 2:20am on 12/07/11

The last few days I'm getting essentially the same spam from FedEx and one other that I can't rememb [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:42am on 12/07/11
No, it is definitely a Paypal policy. - Richard in Cincy - 3:12pm on 12/07/11

I see PP caved and is reinstating everything for Regretsy - power of the people! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:16pm on 12/06/11

Great news, I have been among the multitude tweeting this horrible story. Glad they are being - Heather_in_SF - 10:14pm on 12/06/11

And now Amazon has joined in the fun. Shame on Jeff Bezos. [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:22pm on 12/07/11

21092. What an elegant selection of cookies. Whimsy and Spice (Brooklyn, NY) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:01pm on 12/06/11 (4)

Hmmmm...Massaman Peanut Butter Cookies - I'd never have thought of that [NT] - cheezz - 11:21pm on 12/06/11

Got massaman? Need more? - FloriSandy - 11:28pm on 12/06/11

Sandy! Such a sweetheart :) I found a source for the curry and keep some on the shelf at all times. - cheezz - 6:29am on 12/07/11

We were having summer rolls at a Thai restaurant and all I could think as I dipped into the - MarilynFL - 2:56pm on 12/07/11

21093. REC: Corn Bake - DawnNYS - 8:59pm on 12/06/11 (0)

21094. Crab season report! [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 10:18pm on 12/06/11 (5)

I love crab . . . - magnoliainchicago - 11:53pm on 12/06/11
Good to see you again Heather! Looks like you - FloriSandy - 12:11am on 12/07/11
I'm so glad you're not allergic to crab. Looks like a fun time. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:00pm on 12/07/11

Ha, that was my first thought as well!! eat tons of crab and be merry. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 12/07/11

Yeah, it's nice to find some things I can eat these days- thank god for bacon, lol [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:18am on 12/08/11

21095. This is my life now. NFR - Carianna in WA - 3:18am on 12/07/11 (5)

Hang in there, keep advising, keep watching and picking up the pieces - KarenNoCA - 3:34am on 12/07/11

If it is any consolation I think I was the worst between about 12 & 14. - Melissa Dallas - 3:54am on 12/07/11

I tell everyone to hang in there...when she turns 23 she will be human again - cheezz - 6:26am on 12/07/11
Carianna, I'm not sure if PM's work, so I will offer this here. There is a group... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:51am on 12/07/11
Carinna, 13 year olds are frustrated and frustrating. Hang in! [NT] - Sylvia - 10:12am on 12/07/11

21096. Dawn_MO and anyone else looking for turkey leg ideas, I did Nadia's Turkey Leg Butter Bean Cassoulet [LINK] - Joe - 5:24am on 12/07/11 (9)

Sounds terrific. I love butter beans. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:16am on 12/07/11
Thanks, Joe! I had a feeling about this recipe. It just sounded so - Dawn_MO - 12:55pm on 12/07/11

Dawn, with chicken legs I would wait to add them. My turkey legs were falling apart by the time the - Joe - 4:44pm on 12/07/11

One of my favorite things in life is a bowl of freshly steamed and tender Fordhook Lima Beans... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:59pm on 12/07/11

Oh, me too! But just to clarify, this recipe calls for dried beans. I went back and edited. - Joe - 4:47pm on 12/07/11

Heck, I like the frozen ones. I've never eaten fresh limas! I can only imagine... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:46pm on 12/07/11

Joe, did you use the 4 turkey legs? seems like a lot. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:02pm on 12/07/11

Yes, but they were fairly small. [NT] - Joe - 7:47pm on 12/07/11

Hi Joe, - Dawn_MO - 12:59pm on 12/11/11

21097. This was a very pleasant surprise. Frozen Cranberry Nougat with Cranberry Compote - Marg CDN2 - 5:43am on 12/07/11 (0)

21098. What to do with 15 lbs of fuyu persimmons? [NT] - cheezz - 6:37am on 12/07/11 (11)

That depends - Are they fuyu or fu-me? [NT] - Meryl - 6:53am on 12/07/11

That was fairly brilliant. I'm SO proud. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:59am on 12/07/11
LOL! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:55pm on 12/07/11
BRAVA!!! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:17pm on 12/07/11
Good one! Roost has a nice simple recipe...not 15 lbs worth, but [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:11pm on 12/07/11

Here's a persimmon curd (must say it doesn't look all that appealing when compared to regular curd.) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:13pm on 12/07/11

Persimmon Pudding - Pam - 4:35pm on 12/07/11
REC: Persimmon and Orange Salad. Made it three times in the past two weeks. Excellent! [LINK] - Marianne - 3:24pm on 12/08/11
Check this out: Persimmon Bread; [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:17pm on 12/09/11
Hey cheezz, where are you? Are you keeping a low profile? :) [NT] - Meryl - 5:46am on 12/13/11

I'm in Sacramento, eating my way thru the 15 lbs of persimmons :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:32pm on 12/13/11

21099. Pomegranates - can I freeze any or all parts of it? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:27am on 12/07/11 (3)

I'd try freezing just the seeds--should be ok. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:04pm on 12/07/11
I tried it last year. Both the whole pomegranate and also just the seeds - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:46pm on 12/07/11

Thanks for saving me from trying. I kinda thought that might be the case. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:08am on 12/08/11

21100. The Sage & Pine Nut Biscotti are blah! [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:31pm on 12/07/11 (7)

Problem solved! Created my own based on a sweet biscotti recipe. REC: Sage & Pine Nut Biscotti - Michael in Sarasota - 5:16pm on 12/07/11

I was going to say "think of all the money you'll save on pine nuts" but it's too late now. - Joe - 5:21pm on 12/07/11

I had enough pine nuts for a half batch and if Ed doesn't stop eating these I may have to back - Michael in Sarasota - 7:31pm on 12/07/11
Michael, we were at WF today and I looked for the pine nuts to check - orchid - 8:28pm on 12/07/11

Thanks, orchid, I'm good right now... - Michael in Sarasota - 8:45pm on 12/07/11

Sorry, just found it and emailed you. [NT] - orchid - 10:41pm on 12/10/11

Sure orchid, - FloriSandy - 11:45pm on 12/07/11

21101. Bookclub dinner: Thank you RuthAB for the wonderful REC: Dill 2-Salmon Chowder [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:59pm on 12/07/11 (2)

How was the book? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 12/07/11
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Barbara. I'd forgotten all about this recipe... I'm going to have to.. - RuthAB - 11:40pm on 12/07/11

21102. ISO: Hors de ouerve recipes for my Christmas Party. It's that time of year! [NT] - BadgerPackerFan - 3:38pm on 12/07/11 (5)

have you looked in our T&T section. lots of our favorites are in there. great choices. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 12/07/11
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms from T&T: - Meryl - 9:21pm on 12/07/11
Salmon Canapes: - Meryl - 9:24pm on 12/07/11

and I've made them twice. Very good [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:36pm on 12/07/11

Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes from T&T: - Meryl - 9:34pm on 12/07/11

21103. Please post your very favorite hors d' euvre or the link to it. It's that time of year! [NT] - BadgerPackerFan - 3:41pm on 12/07/11 (33)

I have a few. REC Smoked Salmon Christmas Trees - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:32pm on 12/07/11
REC Gougere - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:33pm on 12/07/11

Cathy, I can't picture these. I thought gougere were little cheese puffs. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:40pm on 12/07/11

It depends on whether you pipe or not as to the shape. When larger you cut slices. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:42pm on 12/07/11

REC Layered Cheese and Pesto Torte - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:35pm on 12/07/11
REC Smoked Salmon Cheesecake - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:36pm on 12/07/11
REC Caponata - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:37pm on 12/07/11

This is my favorite!! Lasts a long time too. ;) [NT] - MoNJ - 7:11pm on 12/07/11

Puff-pastry pinwheels. - ErininNY - 6:55pm on 12/07/11
Hi. Here are a few of my favorites outside of eat.at :o) Crab-stuffed mushrooms - DawnNYS - 8:46pm on 12/07/11

Sweet and Sour Kielbasa - DawnNYS - 8:48pm on 12/07/11

Goat Cheese Mediterranean Appetizer - DawnNYS - 8:54pm on 12/07/11
Love the sound of this! I've been on a kielbasa kick lately! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 4:07pm on 12/08/11

Rec: Smoked Salmon on Rye Crisbits� with Horseradish Cream [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:33pm on 12/07/11
Rec: Peppered Tuna Skewers with Wasabi Mayonnaise (pan seared) [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:35pm on 12/07/11
Roasted Pear Crostini with Gorgonzola - Traca - 5:49am on 12/08/11
Goat Cheese Spread w/ Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pesto [LINK] - Traca - 5:56am on 12/08/11
Rick Bayless' Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - Traca - 6:00am on 12/08/11

This is an amazing dish! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:01pm on 12/08/11

Pancetta, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tartlets - Michael in Sarasota - 4:29pm on 12/08/11
Salmon Rillettes--always a hit! Serve as a dip with toast or make up canapes [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:35pm on 12/08/11

Spanish Mussels [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:36pm on 12/08/11
Stuffed Mushrooms with bacon and garlic [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:37pm on 12/08/11
Spicy Garlic Shrimp [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:38pm on 12/08/11
Tapenade [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:39pm on 12/08/11
Pissaladiere [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:40pm on 12/08/11
Pinky's Pink Peppercorn Feta [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:41pm on 12/08/11
Randi's Roasted Olives with Lavender and Truffle Oil [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:42pm on 12/08/11
Thyme-toasted Pecans [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:44pm on 12/08/11
Steve2's Mushroom Strudel. Next time I try this I will do it in individual philo triangles [LINK] - Joe - 7:47pm on 12/08/11

It's this one, right? (With bonus Sacher torte recipe!) [LINK] - ErininNY - 8:31pm on 12/08/11

Yes. I added the link too--thanks for noticing the omission. I've made the Sacher Torte as well - Joe - 8:39pm on 12/08/11

Agreed. I make this often. [NT] - Traca - 8:07pm on 12/08/11

21104. So who uses DIASTATIC MALT POWDER? I just ordered some from King Arthur. - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 12/07/11 (6)

I've used it, Marilyn- and give mixed reviews - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:41pm on 12/07/11

Thanks for the info, Cathy. I'm still waiting for it to arrive and haven't - MarilynFL - 1:25am on 12/09/11

Oh Marilyn - I read that as DYSLEXIC Malt Power and thought -- omg she's made a malt powder! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:30pm on 12/07/11

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 12/07/11
Tee-hee...you "dyslexically" read this wrong. I'm so proud of you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:32pm on 12/07/11

I *know*! <grins ear to ear> [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:03am on 12/08/11

21105. Is it possible to cook separated egg yolks to the texture of a hard-boiled egg yolk? - Richard in Cincy - 7:00pm on 12/07/11 (5)

Yes, I've done it in a saran wrap sack. Just seal / twist the top securely and simmer. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:15pm on 12/07/11
so, I have a friend who bought some of those egg cooking things, as seen on TV, where you break the - AngAk1 - 7:22pm on 12/07/11
Thanks Marg and Ang, I'll give this a try. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 7:26pm on 12/07/11
I'd just poach them carefully. Our dog loves 'em. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:17am on 12/08/11
Thanks! Sealed in plastic and simmered worked like a charm! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:00pm on 12/08/11

21106. ISO T&T Classic French Pate and Terrine Recipes [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 7:16pm on 12/07/11 (17)

Richard, I know my mother had several good recipes. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:31pm on 12/07/11
Richard, I have Martha Stewart's new "Entertaining" book (wow, that woman has some beautiful homes) - MarilynFL - 7:46pm on 12/07/11

Here is what she has: let me know if you want any of these recipe - MarilynFL - 12:20am on 12/08/11

M. I haven't seen her pate en croute. Would like that one when you have time. Thanks! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:59pm on 12/08/11

Okey doke. Will get it done by this weekend. Can't renew this copy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:57pm on 12/08/11

It's a long one (includes pastry), so I'm xerox-ing and mailing it out to you - MarilynFL - 1:20am on 12/09/11

And because you are so kind, sweet, and wonderful...Thank you! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:37am on 12/09/11

Richard, Julia's later Country Pate from The Way to Cook is really easy and vesatile [LINK] - Joe - 8:24pm on 12/07/11

I've used this REC which is very good. I also use the one from Mastering. - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:42pm on 12/08/11

I've never tried the one from Mastering because I was seduced by the ease of buying sausage meat - Joe - 7:51pm on 12/08/11

Well, you know I'm going to do the most labor intensive, baroque, and - Richard in Cincy - 1:40am on 12/09/11

And Julia's recipes were so well tested that they always work. A joy for sure. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:15pm on 12/09/11

My friend Meg Blocker has a great blog post on making Julia Child's pork, veal, and ham terrine. [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 12:48am on 12/08/11

Nice! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:35pm on 12/08/11

Laura Calder has some very interesting terrine recipes. See video. [LINK] - Sylvia - 1:40pm on 12/08/11
Thanks all! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:59pm on 12/08/11
Not an en croute recipe but excellent - Pam - 7:55pm on 12/08/11

21107. Cheesecake with no eggs (but a boat-load of fat) - MarilynFL - 7:27pm on 12/07/11 (1)

Oh hey! I can have these! Thanks Marilyn, yum... [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:15am on 12/08/11

21108. Hello, my name is Steve, I'm macaroni & cheese challenged. Anyone have any suggestions? This is - Steve2 in LA - 8:48pm on 12/07/11 (27)

Maybe it's the all-cheddar cheese. Try some mozzarella, preferably whole-milk mozz, - Joe - 9:00pm on 12/07/11

Hmmm, I use 3 Tbsp flour to make the roux with 3 cups milk . It's not too thick, it simply - Steve2 in LA - 9:17pm on 12/07/11

What would the neighbors say with all those ripped-open blue boxes scattered outside the door, - Joe - 9:51pm on 12/07/11
I would suggest also, if not "cheddary" enough,. . . - mistral - 10:05pm on 12/07/11

Upthread, I think Traca recommended using nothing less than half-and-half (or straight cream), or [LINK] - ErininNY - 9:30pm on 12/07/11

Cream, baby. You need cream. Or a bechemel or evaporated milk. Something stable. [NT] - Traca - 11:29pm on 12/07/11

We really enjoy Maria's posted rec: Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese. Pure comfort food! [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:40pm on 12/07/11

velveeta. I believe that is the magic for the "mouth feel". imho. my 2 cents worth. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:57pm on 12/07/11

Yes, this is Patti LaBelle's recipe and she says it's the velveeta. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:34am on 12/08/11

P.S.... I too was brought up with the blue box, although mine was the store brand. I still smile - barb_b - 12:00am on 12/08/11

I think you're baking it too long. Just long enough for the cheese on top to melt. - Melissa Dallas - 11:40pm on 12/07/11
Deja vu, Mr. Steve...I asked the exact same question. Check out [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:10am on 12/08/11
Steve, how is it before you bake it? If the crunchy top isn't essential, - Traca - 1:13am on 12/08/11

To recap; used a bechamel, used dry mustard, used 12 oz cheddar, 6oz velveeta. Pasta was smooth and - Steve2 in LA - 2:26am on 12/08/11

Maybe you need cheese powder? (I'm not kidding.) - ErininNY - 3:12am on 12/08/11

Sorry--I forgot to link those. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:14am on 12/08/11

The mac n' cheese I made at the restaurant was made like this: - Traca - 5:43am on 12/08/11

I'm no expert Steve, but check this one out - Macaroni Gratin from my Balthazar Cookbook [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:26am on 12/08/11

Erin, "No Worries." I see that you [LINK] - FloriSandy - 7:27am on 12/08/11

Thanks, Sandy. Nice to have those on the first truly freezing morning here. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:08pm on 12/08/11

Try KingArthurFlour's Vermont Cheese Powder - the tag line is And it makes wonderful "boxed" macaron [LINK] - Tess - 3:48am on 12/08/11

Thanks you guys, the cheese powder sounds like the solution. I'll report back. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:10am on 12/08/11
Love the "- - - Welsh Rabbit, served over our Classic White Bread." serving suggestion - LOL! - FloriSandy - 6:35am on 12/08/11
This stuff IS good, but it does degrade after a while. I bought a bag - MarilynFL - 11:16am on 12/08/11

I stopped the baking, as each time it was so nice and creamy in the pot [LINK] - MoNJ - 6:46pm on 12/08/11

I think it's the deli-american cheese [NT] - MoNJ - 7:11pm on 12/08/11
I'm seeing major disparities between amounts of cheese used. To 1/2 lb macaroni, I've seen from 8oz - Steve2 in LA - 1:06am on 12/09/11

21109. Does anyone have both Martha Stewart's new Entertaining book and At Home With Carolyne Roehm - KarenNoCA - 12:51am on 12/08/11 (0)

21110. Sticky Ginger Squares - had these the other day - very yummy [LINK] - Tess - 3:56am on 12/08/11 (0)

21111. NFR: Looking for bookclub suggestions - deb-in-MI - 10:54am on 12/08/11 (11)

Probably not for book clubs, but I love, love, love Flavia de Luce. [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 12/08/11
Here are the books we are reading this season: - Sylvia - 1:34pm on 12/08/11
Currently reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami - any of his books are wonderful but not easy....I have .. - elaine - 3:49pm on 12/08/11
Wasn't a big fan of the Paris Wife, not that I didn't like it, but I didn't - MoNJ - 6:41pm on 12/08/11
Our bookclub quite liked: - emtd - 10:06pm on 12/08/11

Ooops - sorry I see Sylvia suggested it. Has someone - emtd - 10:08pm on 12/08/11

"Reamde" by Neal Stephenson [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:09am on 12/09/11
The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton..an absolutely lovely, lovely - Miss Lola - 1:25am on 12/09/11

I'm so surprised the Moonflower vine is still popular. Read it long ago, I must revisit it. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:43pm on 12/13/11

These are ones we recently read....Water is up for discussion next week.... - Lucegoosejoanie - 1:38am on 12/13/11
Here are our next few - Earnie - 4:16am on 12/13/11

21112. Clementine Paddleford Recipe (1951) from Edith Davison - Souffleed Macaroni and Cheese [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:57pm on 12/08/11 (0)

21113. The ridiculously impossible task of the perfectly cooked sunny-side up egg - Carianna in WA - 5:29pm on 12/08/11 (14)

Hmmm, sunny side up. . . - mistral - 6:20pm on 12/08/11

I use these methods as well. Maybe not so much butter. And teflon is essential for me & yes, lid. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:25pm on 12/08/11

Here's what I do - desertculinary - 6:47pm on 12/08/11

Here's my technique for a perfect sunny side up egg w/out runny whites - Traca - 8:05pm on 12/08/11

I do this too - in a teflon pan. [NT] - Elenor - 8:25pm on 12/08/11
Hmm, I steam, too, but I always figured that was heretical. - ErininNY - 8:32pm on 12/08/11

I'm going to try steaming. I've had the same problem as Carianna. [NT] - Joe - 8:46pm on 12/08/11

I like my eggs sunny side up, but not runny white around the yolk, I like them cooked in butter - KarenNoCA - 12:58am on 12/09/11

I use a cover for a brief few seconds- to just set the white. Makes a perfect sunny side up for me. - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:28pm on 12/08/11
Carianna, Cooks Illustrated did that analysis for you [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 11:13pm on 12/08/11

I've tried covering before, but it sure seems to be working for y'all - Carianna in WA - 11:47pm on 12/08/11

C, I found using a glass lid worked the best because I could "see" how much - MarilynFL - 1:26pm on 12/09/11

We always cooked them in bacon grease. Get the grease hot, slide the egg in, then - cheezz - 9:05pm on 12/15/11

My way also [NT] - Earnie - 9:08pm on 12/16/11

21114. Anyone have a to-die-for hot crab artichoke dip? - Tess - 7:10pm on 12/08/11 (17)

CathyZ has one in T&T, page 2 [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:27pm on 12/08/11

and here is the famous dip from the Lands End resort in Homer Alaska. outstanding as well. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:30pm on 12/08/11

Questions- artichokes in water or in oil? And what is Blue Plate mayo? A brand? - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:35pm on 12/08/11

I think the Blue Plate mayo is from the south where this TV show originated. it just had the - AngAk1 - 7:40pm on 12/08/11

I love the halibut idea- thank you for the clarifications too. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:46pm on 12/08/11

the directions leave out adding the onions---just mix them in. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:16pm on 12/08/11

remember the appie that mixes mayo/parm/onions and bakes on top of mini ryes or crostini? - AngAk1 - 8:23pm on 12/08/11

Okay. What is this term "appie"? EVERYbody out here uses it & I've never heard it before. - Marg CDN2 - 8:26pm on 12/08/11

Appetizer, Marg. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:29pm on 12/08/11
just lazy of me. - AngAk1 - 8:32pm on 12/08/11
In California we eat "appies" but we don't go for "walkies" unless we're talking to our lappies - Joe - 8:45pm on 12/08/11

It's either, depending on how British your spelling is. It's a surprise to me that this terminology - Marg CDN2 - 11:08pm on 12/08/11

You haven't gone native yet. ;-) [NT] - Joe - 11:13pm on 12/08/11
On the east coast I think we cut it back further to just "apps" (Or at least in our house!) : ) [NT] - barb_b - 12:39am on 12/09/11

Yes - here on the east coast we say apps - a little confusing now with the apps for a phone... [NT] - Tess - 12:53am on 12/09/11

Oh dear. I can see I have some adjustments to make. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:02am on 12/09/11

Go upscale. Call them "hordy dorves." [NT] - Carianna in WA - 5:19pm on 12/09/11

21115. Has anyone frozen turnips? I have 5 pounds from the farm and we can't eat that much! - Tess - 7:21pm on 12/08/11 (10)

They get kind of mushy- you may want to opt for cooking and mashing before freezing [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:44pm on 12/08/11
They keep forever in the crisper (or root cellar)... - Richard in Cincy - 1:35am on 12/09/11

Richard - do you keep them loose, in a plastic bag, or how - in the crisper? [NT] - Tess - 3:49am on 12/09/11

Loose, they get nasty sealed up in plastic bags that long [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:40pm on 12/09/11

When I gardened in Minnesota this is what I did with turnips and carrots - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:12pm on 12/09/11

Aren't rutabaga dipped in wax to keep them through the winter? Would that work for a turnip? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 12/09/11

Yes. Part of me hates this, and then the other part who... - Richard in Cincy - 4:51pm on 12/09/11

They wouldn't last too long around here--try this recipe for caramelized turnips [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 4:04pm on 12/09/11

Joe, I love that recipe! Need to make these again. Thanks for the mental jiggle! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:48pm on 12/09/11

De rien. [NT] - Joe - 10:14pm on 12/09/11

21116. so, I have 3 different cookies/sweets mixed up and in the fridge, ready for Friday nite marathon - AngAk1 - 8:41pm on 12/08/11 (7)

Martha Washingtons [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:53pm on 12/08/11

Ang, these look fun. Will try these - Richard in Cincy - 4:44pm on 12/09/11

these are wonderful and quite easy. taste like almond joy, so next time I will use toasted almonds. - AngAk1 - 10:11pm on 12/12/11

the mint cookies posted up in 21054 by Deb [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:55pm on 12/08/11

these are yummy and so pretty on a cookie plate. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:12pm on 12/12/11

the kolaches Meryl posted at 21067 [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:57pm on 12/08/11

this dough is still in the fridge---ran out of time, but this week, hopefully [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:12pm on 12/12/11

21117. ISO Carianna, Saw your post re: the Kielbasa kick; you may enjoy Cathy's bacon and sausage casserole [LINK] - barb_b - 8:55pm on 12/08/11 (1)

Kielbasa Crack. Yum! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 9:19pm on 12/08/11

21118. Has anyone made risotto in a pressure cooker? If yes, any advice--other than stand back? :) [NT] - MoNJ - 9:10pm on 12/08/11 (2)

Works very well... made it plenty of times... [LINK] - SallyBBRR - 9:25pm on 12/08/11

I will try it--thanks for the nice recipe! [NT] - MoNJ - 6:54pm on 12/09/11

21119. Peppermint patties - emtd - 12:20am on 12/09/11 (3)

here is the clickable link [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 12:32am on 12/09/11

Thank you. I must learn how to do that. [NT] - emtd - 1:15am on 12/09/11

Ooo--I'm totally making these. Guess I will have to share them... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:19pm on 12/09/11

21120. To check out: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:53am on 12/09/11 (1)

These are so good ... - Cindy K MI - 2:03pm on 12/13/11

21121. Saw this awhile ago on Throwdown: German Chocolate Cake With Coconut-Pecan Cajeta Frosting [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:57am on 12/09/11 (0)

21122. Richard, recipe for pate en croute will be in the mail tomorrow. MS served it with [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:50pm on 12/09/11 (8)

Here's a generic Mostarda from Martha Stewart [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:55pm on 12/09/11

Here's another Mostarda recipe, adapted from Michael Voltaggio of Ink.Sack - Traca - 7:03am on 12/10/11

From Food & Wine: Dried Apricot and Cherry Mostarda - Traca - 7:06am on 12/10/11

Oh my! - Richard in Cincy - 4:41pm on 12/09/11

You've never had Mostarda? Would make great gifts. - Melissa Dallas - 1:16am on 12/10/11

Me neither. Never heard of it! Is it like chutney? [NT] - Joe - 1:19am on 12/10/11

Kind of. See the link above. Fruit, wine, honey, dry mustard.... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:01am on 12/10/11

Mostarda is underway! - Richard in Cincy - 5:43pm on 12/10/11

21123. Pat, made your Turkey Tetrazzini last night. So good! [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:22pm on 12/09/11 (3)

Should clarify that's Pat_NoCal... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:23pm on 12/09/11

My own thanks go to Peggy, now in Arizona, formerly Peggy/OR. That - Pat-NoCal - 3:27pm on 12/09/11

I love tracing all our recipes back to their original sources. ;) - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:50pm on 12/09/11

21124. Leftover cranberries - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:51pm on 12/09/11 (5)

Freeze 'em in 1/2 C servings. They thaw just fine. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:07pm on 12/09/11
Oooh. I know, I know! Cranberry -Apple Crisp! [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 5:24pm on 12/09/11
Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake, Thumbprints... [NT] - Meryl - 7:29pm on 12/09/11
Too bad they're cooked - Pam - 8:35pm on 12/09/11
Mmmmm....the Better Than Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars in T&T >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:12pm on 12/15/11

21125. [NFRsigh] I think my biorhythm cycle has developed a flat tire. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:52pm on 12/09/11 (27)

I hear ya sister. And I had to put my last dog to sleep yesterday too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:23pm on 12/09/11

(((Melissa))) [NT] - Joe - 5:35pm on 12/09/11
Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard and painful it is and how much you must be - Richard in Cincy - 6:07pm on 12/09/11

I know you recently went through it too. It is always awful. - Melissa Dallas - 12:24am on 12/10/11

I'll show him off one last time. RIP sweet beautiful Sammy. [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:29am on 12/10/11

Beautiful! [NT] - Joe - 1:03am on 12/10/11
awwwww [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:09am on 12/10/11
Such a sweet looking pooch. Sammy will always be with you in spirit [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:28am on 12/10/11
Aw..so beautiful. It's always so hard Melissa. (((hugs))) [NT] - orchid - 10:22pm on 12/10/11

So sorry Melissa, Gomez sends you a condolence lick.. [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:58pm on 12/10/11
What a beautiful dog. So sorry Melissa. - Dawn_MO - 12:50pm on 12/11/11

I still chuckle when I think about Siegfried's little poopplatz. Sorry he's gone. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:25pm on 12/11/11

(((melissa))) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:13pm on 12/09/11
Oh Melissa, so sad. It's a terrible thing. [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:38pm on 12/09/11
Aw. That's such a tough thing to do. So sad. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:42pm on 12/09/11
My heart goes out to you Melissa. I had to do it last August and it sucks. Although it's - FloriSandy - 10:05pm on 12/09/11
((((Oh melissa, my heart goes out to you)))) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:35am on 12/10/11
the most loving gift - cyalexa - 1:41pm on 12/10/11

sweetly put, cyalexa. Hugs, M. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 12/10/11
And it is such a shame that we can treat our pets more kindly than our people. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:35pm on 12/10/11

Well said, Melissa. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:09pm on 12/10/11

Beautiful... - SallyBBRR - 2:47am on 12/11/11

My heart breaks for you. I lost my Odin in June and it just - lorijean - 6:59pm on 12/10/11
Hugs Melissa...our pets make such an impact on our lives...such beautiful eyes [NT] - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:07pm on 12/11/11
I'm so sorry, Melissa. What a happy-looking pup. Take care. [NT] - ErininNY - 4:49pm on 12/11/11

Terribly sad for you. :( [NT] - MoNJ - 6:54pm on 12/09/11
The picture says it all. So sad for you. I have had to do it a few times and know just how you feel [NT] - elaine - 4:33am on 12/10/11

21126. ISO octopus advice. I cooked it for the first time, using this recipe from Richard Olney - Joe - 5:27pm on 12/09/11 (12)

Nothing like the mouth feel of a chunk of rubber with suction cups... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:57pm on 12/09/11

That about sums it up! [NT] - Joe - 9:50pm on 12/09/11

I remember seeing Mario Batali once on octopus-- his saying was - MoNJ - 7:17pm on 12/09/11

I remember Mario saying that he always put a cork in the poaching liquid. He swears... - charlie - 10:39pm on 12/10/11

Did you have vinegar in the water? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:45pm on 12/09/11

There was no water--just wine and tomatoes. The octopus released so much water it was swimming - Joe - 9:50pm on 12/09/11

Hmm. My fishmonger in my previous life was Greek. They always simmered it in vinegared water, then - Marg CDN2 - 10:13pm on 12/09/11

That's interesting about the vinegar--I will check it out. It did get more tender - Joe - 6:46am on 12/10/11

I'm so happy I have nothing to add to this post. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:33pm on 12/10/11

This is telling to just how damn funny you are, Marilyn. I actually snort laughed merely at the IDEA - Carianna in WA - 5:56pm on 12/10/11

why, thank you, my dear. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:30pm on 12/12/11

I believe you "put a cork in it" for this post. well done. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:56pm on 12/12/11

21127. ISO: Joe-- Traders has the all butter puff pastry back for the holidays--stock up!! - MoNJ - 7:19pm on 12/09/11 (6)

Was really happy to see it and have been using it quite a bit. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:05pm on 12/09/11
Whole Foods, at least in Sarasota, carries DuFore's all butter puff pastry. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:31pm on 12/09/11
Thanks, Mo! It's the only all-butter pastry I can get. I haven't found DuFore's on the west coast. [NT] - Joe - 9:56pm on 12/09/11

By the way I saw Jamie Oliver do a couple interesting things with commercial puff pastry - Joe - 10:02pm on 12/09/11

That first idea is so brilliant, as Jamie would probably say. I love it when people are thinking. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:10pm on 12/09/11

If any of you can get PC products on the other side of the border, their puff pastry (butter of - Marg CDN2 - 10:33pm on 12/09/11

21128. NFRM - Marianne, please check your email. (and thanks, DawnMO!) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:54pm on 12/09/11 (4)

DawnNYS, nothing in my email. Did you get some help from my computer buddy? - Marianne - 2:36am on 12/10/11

I sent you an email and cc'd your friend. No reply - maybe it didn't really go. The - DawnNYS - 4:15am on 12/11/11

Great! Glad you got it fixed. No, didn't receive any email from you. [NT] - Marianne - 5:11pm on 12/11/11

Just emailed you again... to murdercreek and askbiz addresses [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:39pm on 12/11/11

21129. Recommended mail order dessert? - Pam - 8:33pm on 12/09/11 (12)

Cheryl & Co. is a good one. It's been a while since I've ordered - DawnNYS - 8:51pm on 12/09/11
Kringle from O&H Danish Bakery. Wonderful!! [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:46pm on 12/09/11
Zingermans has a Christmas-goodies gift box. Or, their stollen is also very good. [LINK] - ErininNY - 11:07pm on 12/09/11

* 's. (Copyeditor to the very core.) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:40pm on 12/09/11
Stollen? Not to rub it in, but I have a luxurious pedigreed Dresden - Richard in Cincy - 4:45am on 12/11/11

Very nice. We keep shaving off bits of a slab of Speculaas sent from a friend passing through AMS. - ErininNY - 1:58am on 12/12/11

David's Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:35pm on 12/10/11

Williams-Sonoma [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:35pm on 12/10/11

More Williams-Sonoma [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:37pm on 12/10/11

La Maison Du Chocolat [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:37pm on 12/10/11

Not exactly a dessert, but recomended by a Michael in Sarasota and Gay, , edible arrangements - barb_b - 12:09am on 12/11/11

my grandkids enjoyed one I sent for a birthday. something different and unexpected. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:57pm on 12/12/11

21130. Charlie's Cranberry Scones. Where is Charlie?? REC: - Marg CDN2 - 8:54pm on 12/09/11 (0)

21131. Dr. has had my daughter on a milk/cheese free diet for the past few weeks - Carianna in WA - 9:06pm on 12/09/11 (17)

How about pasta with sauted squash? Saute cubes of peeled squash in olive oil with garlic, onion, [NT] - Junebug - 9:26pm on 12/09/11

Oops, hit return too soon... - Junebug - 9:33pm on 12/09/11

I think a pasta with a Puttanesca sauce doesn't really need cheese. ANd no dairy in it. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:09pm on 12/09/11
REC: Pasta With Roasted Vegetables and Garlic Broth - This is fantastic, even without the cheese! [LINK] - Meryl - 10:33pm on 12/09/11

Another great one where you can omit the cheese: Sweet Peppers with Pasta - Meryl - 10:35pm on 12/09/11

I have tons of recipes without dairy - What are you looking for? Vegetarian? Chicken? Fish? [NT] - Meryl - 10:37pm on 12/09/11

Not necessarily vegetarian. We're just in a rut of the same dishes... - Carianna in WA - 11:37pm on 12/09/11

Cathy's Laarb is always a hit. Nice change from stir-fry. I make it easy and simple - barb_b - 2:38pm on 12/10/11

This is such a wonderful, and totally yummy, spread for a get together with friends! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:40pm on 12/10/11

Spread? How do you serve it? [NT] - Traca - 7:51pm on 12/11/11

a "spread" as in all of the bowls of ingredients, condiments, etc. "spread" out on the table. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 9:51pm on 12/11/11

Got it. Thanks. My recent pate mindset had me pondering. Maybe... :) [NT] - Traca - 9:31pm on 12/12/11

Any pasta with fish or seafood doesn't have cheese in it anyway... - Sandra in New York - 11:31pm on 12/09/11

shrimp scampi/linguine/kale & sun dried tomato pasta tomorrow night. Garlic bread w/olive oil? - Carianna in WA - 12:44am on 12/12/11

Carianna, that sounds fine to me, but the way I've usually heard it is in reverse - Joe - 3:48am on 12/12/11

I'm thinking of doing this... don't know if it will work or not. - Carianna in WA - 1:41am on 12/13/11

Worked pretty well! Bread got crispy on top, which I worried about. Was a little bland... - Carianna in WA - 3:14am on 12/13/11

21132. can I use dried white beans that are probably 3 years old. The bag is unopened. TIA [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:29pm on 12/09/11 (9)

You can use them for pie weights! I wouldn't bother cooking them. They wouldn't be unsafe but - Joe - 9:52pm on 12/09/11

Thanks Joe, I overcame my laziness and went to the store. Baked Kale and beans for tomorrow night - Janet in NC - 10:09pm on 12/09/11

Sounds yummy and healthy. Do you have a recipe to share? - Joe - 10:13pm on 12/09/11

I do, I have made it a couple of times and friends enjoy it....... - Janet in NC - 3:38am on 12/10/11

PS,, I found it needed more time to cook than the recipe stated. Keep testing. [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:52am on 12/10/11

This looks exceptional. Thanks! [NT] - Joe - 4:07am on 12/10/11

This looks really good, thanks, Janet! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:36pm on 12/10/11

I wouldn't. They've probably atrophied by now. That's what happened to my dry black beans. - MarilynFL - 5:20pm on 12/10/11

Lol, been there, done that. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:30pm on 12/10/11

21133. new product going into DH's stocking---Boarshead Pepperhouse Gourmaise. delish! [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:36pm on 12/09/11 (1)

at the link, click on condiments and it's the first one to come up [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:36pm on 12/09/11

21134. Experts warn against eating raw cookie dough......... [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 9:46pm on 12/09/11 (18)

You may as well cancel Christmas!! - Joe - 9:53pm on 12/09/11

Exactly!! According to them I should be dead now. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:04pm on 12/09/11

Quick Michael! Go get a mirror, hold it up to your mouth....[oh, dear.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 12/10/11

[umm, since you won't be needing them, can I have the extra jars?] [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 12/10/11
Yeah...nothin' [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 5:49pm on 12/10/11
Marilyn... - Michael in Sarasota - 5:52pm on 12/10/11

On my work email. Can get to it Monday. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:23am on 12/11/11

Of course. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:17pm on 12/11/11

I just never worry much over eggs and I have never been sick. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:34am on 12/10/11

Me neither. I buy quality eggs, store them in the fridge and go through them quickly - Joe - 1:00am on 12/10/11

My grandmother was an R.N. and granddad a doctor and they - Melissa Dallas - 1:13am on 12/10/11

Change to a new pair of [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:02am on 12/10/11

Fear mongering...now comes to Christmas [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:30am on 12/10/11
Please don't shoot the messenger. [NT] - Sylvia - 1:22pm on 12/10/11

You have no worries, Sylvia. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:43pm on 12/10/11
Sorry, Silvia, that wasn't my intention. I was reacting to the message. [NT] - Joe - 3:33pm on 12/10/11
Oh, not you! The article...to think, trying to take away our cookie dough [walks away muttering...] [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:50pm on 12/11/11

REC: Cookie Dough Truffles- No Eggs... [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 1:42pm on 12/10/11

21135. Chocolate Almond Upside down cake. looks wonderful and an easy gift cake. - AngAk1 - 1:25am on 12/10/11 (3)

Ang, sounds good but the link takes me to a general news page. [NT] - Joe - 2:40am on 12/10/11
Ang, is it this cake? (Delish.com is owned by MSN.) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 11:06pm on 12/10/11

yes, this is the cake, I tested my link after I posted it and it was fine. don't know what happened [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:01pm on 12/12/11

21136. Rec: Enormous Porterhouse Steaks with Homemade Steak Sauce. I received this [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 1:39am on 12/10/11 (1)

yum. I do like a saucy steak. thanks. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:02pm on 12/12/11

21137. All I can say is: Go Navy! Beat Army! [NT] - Marianne - 2:37am on 12/10/11 (2)

GO NAVY!!! [NT] - desertcook - 4:41pm on 12/10/11

NFR: Navy 27-Army 21. Link to a USA Today article "why we really need Army-Navy game right now". [NT] [LINK] - Marianne - 4:42pm on 12/11/11

21138. ISO Richard: Interesting NYT article/recipe for Pate [LINK] - MoNJ - 12:55pm on 12/10/11 (5)

Thanks! I missed that! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:35pm on 12/10/11
thanks! we are making sausage this weekend and will have the meat grinder out. perfect timing - AngAk1 - 9:10pm on 12/12/11

they don't weight it down---or did I miss something? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:14pm on 12/12/11
Ang, if you've got room for one more recipe in your sausage line up, this is my absolute favorite - Traca - 5:19am on 12/13/11

thanks! printed. always room for one more. I actually printed out a bunch of recipes from a - AngAk1 - 7:31pm on 12/13/11

21139. I know I shouldn't, but I want the Dead Celebrities Cook Book [LINK] [IMAGE] - desertcook - 4:40pm on 12/10/11 (1)

Me too!! Frank DeCaro is very funny. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 5:46pm on 12/10/11

21140. Daisy Martinez's Flan (cheezz's) I need it for Tuesday. Can I bake it on Sunday? Saturday? Or - MarilynFL - 5:28pm on 12/10/11 (5)

I think Sunday would be fine. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:37pm on 12/10/11

Thanks, M. Planning on tonight then. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:02pm on 12/11/11

OMG...so good! Had a dinner party last night. Wish I made the flan instead. [NT] - Traca - 7:48pm on 12/11/11

Marilyn! Sorry I didnt see this...I was out of town. How did it go? [NT] - cheezz - 8:54pm on 12/15/11

Perfect! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:00pm on 12/20/11

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