Finerkitchens.com Recipe Swap & Recipes :

OK, this is one that I would like to see on You Tube :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:02am on 02/09/12
La Flamboyante Chou-Chou [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:54pm on 02/10/12

"You definitely need the Flaming Cabbage." There is a sentence I could not have come up with myself! - Joe - 9:45pm on 02/08/12

No- it doesn't flavor the food. Sorry- I didn't try to upstage the headdress. I just thought .... - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:50am on 02/09/12

I DO like it, and I think it would make a great headdress in theory. Probably a little risky - Joe - 4:11am on 02/09/12

60s images from the Grammy's afterparty. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:34am on 02/09/12

Fun cookies [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:36am on 02/09/12
Oh man. Check this out. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:40am on 02/09/12

Traca, my mom used to do this with savory bits stuck into an eggplant. I didn't know there were - Joe - 3:38pm on 02/09/12

Too funny. I almost sent you this one. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:06am on 02/10/12

Polynesian shrimp dip. Here's a version from an old Betty Crocker book I have. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:15pm on 02/09/12
And another, my mom made a version of this. Very 60s. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:20pm on 02/09/12

This would be fun on the front door. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:41am on 02/09/12
YES!!! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:43am on 02/09/12

Fun surprise for a cake. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:49am on 02/09/12

Drink ideas [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:51am on 02/09/12

OMG! This is awesome. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:55am on 02/09/12

Mad Men Menu [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:59am on 02/09/12

Here's a terrific discussion on menues [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:00am on 02/09/12

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... crown roast...biggest laugh I've had all week!!!! TOO funny! [NT] - cheezz - 4:03am on 02/09/12

Amen sister! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:16pm on 02/09/12
I actually have that cookbook with the Wienie "Crown Roast" - Richard in Cincy - 3:37pm on 02/09/12

You MADE that??!?? Richard, you're my hero! [NT] - Traca - 6:54am on 02/10/12

Yup, and it also had those little paper "panties" on top like you see on turkey legs at thanksgiving [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:52pm on 02/10/12

and "garnished with pimento". classic [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:51pm on 02/20/12

Traca, all these images are fantastic. I'm getting lots of inspiration. I see a Sputnik theme - Joe - 3:41pm on 02/09/12

Does anyone else think that's Bob Hoskins (with hair!) in the photo with Diana?? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:50pm on 02/09/12

It IS Bob Hoskins. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:19am on 02/10/12

Sputnik? You need this then. Astronaut Box Lunch [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:12am on 02/10/12

Who knew Alain Ducasse now makes food for outer space? [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:19am on 02/10/12

What, no Tang? [NT] - Joe - 12:23am on 02/11/12

Why, Joan Collins' beaded dress is what La Flamboyante Chou-Chou would wear to her party! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:09pm on 02/10/12

Promise me you won't show it to her! [NT] - Joe - 9:13pm on 02/10/12

And perhaps "Chou Chou Flamb [NT] - Joe - 12:14am on 02/11/12

Yes! I bow to your linguistic skills! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:18am on 02/12/12

Soda in bottles or Tab, canap [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:48am on 02/09/12

OMG, TAB! ROFL. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:37pm on 02/09/12

You can still get it! I used to have to order and keep it in stock at work for a former boss. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:00am on 02/10/12

Pu pu platter! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:03pm on 02/09/12

(*Snicker* Michael said Pu Pu.) I didn't hear this term until the 90's. Does it go back that far? - Joe - 3:56am on 02/10/12

Wikipedia says mid-20th century. I still find it on menus in Chinese restaurants. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:47am on 02/10/12

Joe, I spose you already know, but there is a soda shop in L.A. That sells every brand - cheezz - 12:47am on 02/10/12

No, I had no idea. Thanks! Our crowd tends to stronger drink but I could do a great centerpiece. [NT] - Joe - 3:53am on 02/10/12

It's called Soda Pop Stop [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:25am on 02/10/12

Cream Puffs, Clams Casino, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Onion Dip with Liption Onion Soup... [NT] - Meryl - 12:55am on 02/10/12

Typo Alert! I meant "Lipton" [NT] - Meryl - 12:56am on 02/10/12

I'm embarrassed to admit just how current Lipton Onion Dip is around here. With Real Ruffles. [NT] - Joe - 3:41am on 02/10/12

I'm going to look into Clams Casino, and I think I've decided on Swedish meatballs. Not IKEA. [NT] - Joe - 3:55am on 02/10/12

This just made me want to say: Sock-it to me, Sock-it to me, Sock-it to me! - MariaDNoCA - 5:15am on 02/10/12

That's a tough choice. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 5:22am on 02/10/12

He DID ask for it, now, didn't he? [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:16pm on 02/10/12

isn't there a sock it to me cake? or how about Harvey Wallbanger drinks/cake [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:55pm on 02/20/12

Joe, I bet you could make a cake that looks like this pop tart icon. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:25am on 02/10/12
Look at the size of this post. We sure can obsess on the 60s. We're going to need photos of this. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:04pm on 02/10/12

Yes, pictures or it didn't happen! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:18pm on 02/10/12

I promise pictures. And I just found out that we may have visitors from France for the occasion - Joe - 2:34am on 02/11/12

They have to come early - who wants to go to a party with jet lag? - MariaDNoCA - 9:42am on 02/11/12
Oh, how fun! Looking forward to hearing what you come up with on your menu! [NT] - barb_b - 5:35pm on 02/11/12
ooooh. Wanna bet they're not going to 'get it' without a lot of explanation? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:21pm on 02/14/12

21578. ooohhh . Changes to the site. Lovely. I think it's time we all committed to a fee... - Marg CDN2 - 6:58am on 02/08/12 (8)

Thank you for the reminder! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:07am on 02/08/12
I made a donation last month. Paypal asks if I want to join, but I just ignore all that. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 02/08/12
click on the links and ads, it helps as well. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:41pm on 02/08/12
I'd rather send a check if there's an address we can send it to? [NT] - cheezz - 8:09pm on 02/08/12

That's what I did last time, but I don't have the address anymore. [NT] - Meryl - 10:26pm on 02/08/12
Yes, me too. ?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:37am on 02/09/12

Changes? Other than the google ads going across my links, I don't see changes... [NT] - cheezz - 8:11pm on 02/08/12

The banner at the top. Ads at the bottom that one would hope might generate some funds. New links. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:39am on 02/09/12

21579. Ah, they've finally done it! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:20am on 02/08/12 (4)

Have you tried the chocolate infused vodka produced by 360? It's amazing! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:52pm on 02/08/12

No, I haven't tried it - sounds great! [NT] - Meryl - 7:48pm on 02/08/12

Meryl, Trader Joe is selling a cheddar cheese with bittersweet chocolate curls now. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:40pm on 02/08/12

Unfortunately, I don't have a TJ's close by (yet)! Whole Foods is finally opening up here, so maybe - Meryl - 7:49pm on 02/08/12

21580. Roach Coach Convention (officially called Food Truck Festival ) - desertcook - 4:49pm on 02/08/12 (2)

My town here started a "first Friday" with all the local food trucks in one place - great idea! [NT] - cheezz - 8:14pm on 02/08/12
Our city bans them, so this was pretty cool for us. [NT] - desertcook - 9:34pm on 02/08/12

21581. I was sucked into an "almond fruit paste" trap this morning at Wallies... [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:06pm on 02/08/12 (2)

These kolaches are very good. You could make your filling with the paste - Melissa Dallas - 5:37pm on 02/08/12

that's exactly what I was looking for...thanks, M! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:11pm on 02/08/12

21582. Is this opportunistic...or just plain tacky? - MarilynFL - 5:33pm on 02/08/12 (35)

I'd say more along the lines of fraud or theft by deceit. [NT] - desertcook - 5:37pm on 02/08/12
Ugh. What a putz. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:38pm on 02/08/12
No, you're not insane. He needs to get a life. Who would think up such a scheme? [NT] - Janet in NC - 6:09pm on 02/08/12
I don't think I would have lasted 10 minutes with this jerk, forget about 10 yrs! - MoNJ - 6:09pm on 02/08/12
Oh, that is just so sad!! I would never think about that if I were a caterer. How disconcerting. - barb_b - 6:14pm on 02/08/12
I would let some of the places know what is going on. Stop the ones who ruin it for us all - carol whidbey Is - 6:49pm on 02/08/12
Stealing is stealing no matter how he sugar-coats it (no pun intended) [NT] - cheezz - 8:17pm on 02/08/12
If you know, for a fact, that he is not truly ordering samples for an upcoming vow renewal ceramony - KarenNoCA - 8:45pm on 02/08/12
He's your co-worker, not your child. Tell him you're disappointed by his deceit and be done with - Steve2 in LA - 11:37pm on 02/08/12

I'm with Steve on this one, 100 percent. He's an adult, and his behavior shows an... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:17am on 02/09/12

Inwardly smile when he brags, knowing everyone inwardly recoils in horror. His poor wife. - MariaDNoCA - 2:32am on 02/09/12
I think lying and cheating go far beyond tacky and opportunistic. Jerk. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:36am on 02/09/12
No, you are ethical. He, on the other hand, would not know the word. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:22am on 02/09/12
That behavior reveals a lot about his personal ethics. As an engineer, I'd check his work. - Traca - 3:24am on 02/09/12

Yep...we lost a multi-multi-million $$ satellite because a field tech switched - MarilynFL - 2:47pm on 02/09/12

hey, this sounds like Doris Day's script in "The Glass Bottom Boat". [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:59pm on 02/20/12

Isn't his wife getting suspicious? "Hey, where are all these nice cake slices coming from?!" [NT] - ErininNY - 4:03am on 02/09/12

(Also, does he never envision a day when he'll want to order cake...and then be really stuck?) [NT] - ErininNY - 4:05am on 02/09/12

Opportunistic AND blazing tacky in my opinion. [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:23am on 02/09/12

Agreed. Both. The companies involved probably have this type of skimming built into the budget - Joe - 4:54am on 02/09/12

Thank you all for reaffirming my belief in humanity. This guy prides himself on - MarilynFL - 12:58pm on 02/09/12

But what does it profit a man if he gains the riches of the world... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:16pm on 02/09/12

$501,004.00 [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:39pm on 02/09/12

Noted. But I'll keep my soul, and he can have the money. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:27pm on 02/09/12
Hahahaha! But I have to wonder how his wife felt about living in one room of a beautiful home - Joe - 8:29pm on 02/09/12

Amen! The one word "pride" says it all. He will be surprised to learn he can't take it with him [NT] - cheezz - 12:51am on 02/10/12

I'm afraid eating McDonald's for over a year doesn't say "high IQ" to me... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:16pm on 02/09/12

{chuckling...} [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:41pm on 02/09/12

Marilyn, this says a lot about why he is doing this... - Richard in Cincy - 3:31pm on 02/09/12

Maybe he has a mental illness. - Junebug - 6:13pm on 02/09/12

Maybe he's "depraved on accounta he was deprived?" [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:08am on 02/10/12

So take him to a headshrinker! - MarilynFL - 12:32am on 02/10/12

(I figured there'd be at least there's ONE Bernstein fan in the group.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:56am on 02/10/12

Maybe in a past life he was one of Marie-Antoinette's subjects? Cake or death...ummm, I pick cake? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:56am on 02/10/12
Sounds like it's just a big (sick) game with him. Glad to know...my niece makes cakes in the Orlando - DawnNYS - 7:36pm on 02/10/12

21583. To everyone who received a strange e mail from me this morning........my sincere apologies. - Sylvia - 5:38pm on 02/08/12 (0)

21584. Please support young farmers by urging your congressman to vote on the farm bill [LINK] - MoNJ - 6:23pm on 02/08/12 (2)

done [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:31am on 02/09/12

Thank you! I don't usually get "politcal" here, but sustainability and local farming [LINK] - MoNJ - 9:34pm on 02/09/12

21585. HAs anyone made the Deviled Chicken posted by Michael in Sarasota looking to do tomorrow [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:46pm on 02/08/12 (0)

21586. Be still my heart! Cajeta Helado (Cajeta/Goat Milk Ice Cream) - Melissa Dallas - 7:40pm on 02/08/12 (0)

21587. Does anyone else have this "ads by google" banner across their page??! - cheezz - 7:44pm on 02/08/12 (8)

I don't see it. Do you have a pop-up blocker set up? [NT] - Meryl - 7:50pm on 02/08/12
I do. In the Eat.at menu bar. Also, a weight-loss surgery at the bottom of the page. - MarilynFL - 7:53pm on 02/08/12
Oh, I see it now, but it doesn't cover the links. [NT] - Meryl - 7:55pm on 02/08/12

Mine covers the links until I go back and forth off the page a few times, then it settles below [NT] - cheezz - 8:18pm on 02/08/12

I use FF with adblocker - only rarely will I see an ad anywhere. I do see the donate button tho. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:19pm on 02/08/12

Me too. I only see a tiny link in a green horizontal box that says "Ads by Google." [NT] - Meryl - 8:25pm on 02/08/12

I don't even see that. The header looks the same as always to me. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:27pm on 02/08/12

If they help us "pay the rent," I'm all for them! [NT] - MoNJ - 9:38pm on 02/09/12

21588. Does anyone know if the PM's are working now? [NT] - Meryl - 7:56pm on 02/08/12 (9)

Dunno, just sent you a test one - see if you get it/can reply [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:24pm on 02/08/12

It's working! [NT] - Meryl - 10:20pm on 02/08/12

Meryl, I will try to send you one on the new site. Are you "Meryl" on that site? [NT] - barb_b - 9:29pm on 02/08/12

Barb, last time I tried I couldn't log in to the new site. [NT] - Meryl - 10:20pm on 02/08/12

I just tried to login, and it's working now. [NT] - Meryl - 10:29pm on 02/08/12

now I can't find how to send a PM on the new site. I saw it this am, just need to learn the new - barb_b - 11:58pm on 02/08/12

I found it there, but it wasn't working for me... (here's where I found it though) - MariaDNoCA - 8:30am on 02/11/12

I sent you one over there. Let me know if you see it. There must be a more convenient - barb_b - 4:02pm on 02/11/12

I can't send one from here. New site? Is that up and running and is it - DawnNYS - 4:20am on 02/10/12

21589. Anyone else get an email from Sylvia asking for help? I think it's suspicious but just in case ... [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:22pm on 02/08/12 (3)

She posted above that her email account was compromised. [NT] - LisainLA - 11:25pm on 02/08/12

see 21583 above [NT] - cheezz - 4:06am on 02/09/12
I went looking but obviously missed it. Thanks. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:52am on 02/09/12

21590. Need people to test the PM's. They're working for some, not for others... - Meryl - 1:17am on 02/09/12 (11)

Just sent you one. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:31am on 02/09/12

Didn't receive it. I'll send you one now. [NT] - Meryl - 1:34am on 02/09/12

Didn't get yours either. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:26am on 02/09/12

sent you a test message [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:42am on 02/09/12

just sent you one [NT] - cheezz - 4:08am on 02/09/12

Got it - I sent you a reply. [NT] - Meryl - 5:12am on 02/09/12

Just sent you one. [NT] - Marianne - 3:25pm on 02/09/12

Did not receive it. I'll send one to you. [NT] - Meryl - 9:07pm on 02/09/12

I got yours. I don't understand this? [NT] - Marianne - 3:27am on 02/10/12

I just sent you a test [NT] - Earnie - 12:29am on 02/10/12

Didn't come through. I just sent you one. [NT] - Meryl - 12:35am on 02/10/12

21591. Hi Meryl, I just sent you a test [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:09am on 02/09/12 (4)

Hi Janet, I didn't receive it. I'll send you one. [NT] - Meryl - 3:31am on 02/09/12

Got it. [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:55pm on 02/09/12
Just sent you a test, Meryl [NT] - MoNJ - 9:30pm on 02/09/12

Received! - sent a reply. [NT] - Meryl - 9:34pm on 02/09/12

21592. Quinine syrup (from the NYTimes article) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:38pm on 02/09/12 (28)

I'll mail out five "one-ounce" packages of the powder to the first 5 folks who ask. - MarilynFL - 5:23pm on 02/09/12

Use this post. Don't use PM. I can't reply. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:45pm on 02/09/12
Could I have some? I want my eyeballs to feel slightly magnetically charged and. . . - mistral - 6:33pm on 02/09/12

You got it, missy. We'll work out addresses later. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:59pm on 02/09/12

Thank you! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:31pm on 02/09/12

Oh, please send me one. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:00pm on 02/09/12

Okey Doke, Magneto-Eyes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:11pm on 02/09/12

Has anyone ever simmered in a pressure cooker with the rocker OFF? - MarilynFL - 7:15pm on 02/09/12

I used to use my old one for a big covered saucepan but without the seal - Melissa Dallas - 8:05pm on 02/09/12

this sounds like a test. I'll measure the water, simmer for 30 minutes then re-measure. - MarilynFL - 8:16pm on 02/09/12

Strange results from the test! The pressure cooker lost MORE liquid. - MarilynFL - 12:25am on 02/10/12

Maybe under pressure (even tho the rocker wasn't on it), the water in the PC - DawnNYS - 7:46pm on 02/10/12

That's a good idea, Dawn. Since the lid is metal, I really couldn't see how hard - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 02/11/12

I've done it, but only on simmer. Wasn't a problem...but only on simmer. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:25pm on 02/09/12

I would love one - G&T here I come. I do have a US address- shall - elaine - 8:15pm on 02/09/12

You got one too, e. Don't post your address here...we'll work something out. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:16pm on 02/09/12

Oh that sounds magical! Am I too late? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:46am on 02/10/12

Nope...you've got one now! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:22am on 02/10/12

YAY!!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:52am on 02/11/12

Oh darn, now that I read the fine print....any left? - Richard in Cincy - 2:48pm on 02/10/12

You're #5, Cinco de Swappo. I have your address, so we're good. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:18pm on 02/10/12

.<. HAPPY DANCE .>. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:47pm on 02/10/12

Taste test went very well, although I kept away from the refrigerator magnets just in case. - MarilynFL - 3:25pm on 02/10/12
I sent out PMs to each of you with my email to send me your address. I can't RESPOND via PM. - MarilynFL - 3:52pm on 02/10/12

I emailed you - give a shout if you didn't get it. :-) [NT] - maria.test - 8:15am on 02/11/12

**the above is me** [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:16am on 02/11/12

Received yours and Melissa's too. Now I just need elaine's. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:09pm on 02/11/12

...and we're done. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:14pm on 02/13/12

21593. ISO Paul/whinecountry - Hey Paul, need your address again, so I can send a check donation. [NT] - Meryl - 11:33pm on 02/09/12 (8)

me too please. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:01am on 02/10/12
me too, please [NT] - emtd - 3:07am on 02/10/12
me 3. [NT] - elaine - 5:14am on 02/10/12
This is posted under contact info on the sister "new" eat.at site, let me know if you can't access - MariaDNoCA - 8:23am on 02/11/12

I see it - thank you. [NT] - emtd - 4:24pm on 02/11/12
Thanks Maria. To whom should we make a cheque payable? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:55am on 02/14/12

Good question - I always use PayPal -- I'd email and ask him... - MariaDNoCA - 9:59am on 02/14/12

on the bottom of every page is a Contact link [LINK] - whinecountry - 9:15pm on 02/14/12

21594. Homemade Almond Joys [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:15am on 02/10/12 (6)

I cannot make these because I would eat the entire pan in one sitting. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:22am on 02/10/12

Me too - I love almond joys. [NT] - Meryl - 1:59am on 02/10/12

But I'm tempted - OH, so tempted.... - Melissa Dallas - 3:07am on 02/10/12

OMG - I love that also!!! [NT] - Meryl - 3:24am on 02/10/12
I'm with you Melissa...on both accounts!!! You should try Little Johns Toffee... [LINK] - cheezz - 5:31am on 02/10/12

<DANGER! Will Robinson! DANGER!> Not even looking inside ; ) [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:43pm on 02/10/12

21595. If the fish don [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:51am on 02/10/12 (25)

Abate - is that like a Bate-A-Blocker? [NT] - Meryl - 1:57am on 02/10/12

I know - it's not a good one. LOL [NT] - Meryl - 1:57am on 02/10/12

I'd bate-a stop before it's too late. [NT] - Meryl - 1:58am on 02/10/12

You took the bait. Ain't it great? [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:22am on 02/10/12

The rapper - FloriSandy - 2:44am on 02/10/12

Hahahahahaha! That's great! I don't think I could match that one! [NT] - Meryl - 3:22am on 02/10/12

I, for one, can't stand tilapia so I won't feel deprived :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:43am on 02/10/12

Me too - It tastes like dirt to me! [NT] - Meryl - 6:23am on 02/10/12

I agree it taste like dirt. I get Swai or Basa. [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 2:54pm on 02/10/12

I stopped eating Swai when I learned how it is raised in Asia. Nasty! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:41pm on 02/10/12

Swai is farm raised and I have heard things about it, as well, however the - KarenNoCA - 4:14pm on 02/10/12

The key word there is "potential". From what I read, I wouldn't eat them now. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:28pm on 02/10/12

Well, you are right and I don't eat them either. I saw Swai at my supermarket one day, in the meat - KarenNoCA - 8:57pm on 02/10/12

I just visited several "fish farms" in Cambodia and Vietnam. I was very glad hat I had never eaten - Janet in NC - 1:41pm on 02/11/12

Basa is also a member of the catfish family, as is Swai but it is not a fish to be consumed [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 4:16pm on 02/10/12

That's a real eye-opener Karen and thanks for sharing. Never had it,and never will! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:19am on 02/11/12

My favorite fish is what is in season. Com spring you can get very fresh halibut - KarenNoCA - 8:59pm on 02/10/12

I agree love Halibut, Salmon, Mahi Mahi. [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 9:02pm on 02/10/12

Mahi mahi is my favorite!!! Had ono for the first time and enjoyed that, too, with mango salsa [NT] - cheezz - 6:28am on 02/11/12

I had halibut or cod every day while in Canada (east & west coasts). Salmon, not so much. - MarilynFL - 6:13pm on 02/11/12

I agree with you, Marilyn. I don't like salmon any way I've tried it cooked...makes me gag. But, - Michael in Sarasota - 6:24pm on 02/11/12

Big diff between east and west coast salmon, however. East is more fatty and in - Marg CDN2 - 11:11pm on 02/11/12

That is a very good explanation. Thanks, marg. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:36pm on 02/12/12

Halibut is SO expensive now. I actually didn't know there was a west coast halibut. Did - Marg CDN2 - 11:14pm on 02/11/12

I believe that domestic farmed catfish is safe to eat. Publix always has very fresh quality filets - Marianne - 8:26pm on 02/12/12

21596. Turned Bonnie's Buffalo Dip into a soup... it was extremely well-received here. [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 1:53pm on 02/10/12 (1)

Sounds nice for a cold winter day. Funny, I turned our leftover BBD into - DawnNYS - 7:40pm on 02/10/12

21597. Have a friend that would like to join Eat , Carianne you know her Pam [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 2:44pm on 02/10/12 (6)

Welcome, Pam! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 02/10/12
Hi and welcome, Pam! Looking forward to your posts! We're a pretty good group :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:37pm on 02/10/12

It will not let her on the site, she is going to ask Carianna for help [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 9:08pm on 02/10/12

Not sure what help I can offer? I just plug in the address and I'm good to go. I know nothing about - Carianna in WA - 8:42pm on 02/12/12

She said she was going to send you a email. Not sure why she is getting a error? [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 11:57pm on 02/12/12
Did she go to the main Eat.At pg (link) and try to create an acct? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 7:43pm on 02/13/12

21598. Does anyone use a grill pan? I have one: should it stay or should it go? - MariaDNoCA - 9:23pm on 02/10/12 (7)

I like mine for grilling a small number of kebabs, peppers, crostini, etc. It's easier than lighting - Joe - 12:22am on 02/11/12
I bought a Lodge, pre-seasoned grill pan, used it twice. All it did was make a mess on my stove, - KarenNoCA - 12:24am on 02/11/12

I agree with Karen. [NT] - Janet in NC - 1:42pm on 02/11/12
Yeah, they do splatter EVERYWHERE, and it's not like you can cover them... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:44pm on 02/11/12

My experience is the same as ... - AndreainDC - 3:52pm on 02/11/12

I finally donated my MIL electric grill pan. It never gave the quality/texture we wanted. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 02/11/12
Ok, I think we are all in agreement -- it goes! Thanks all :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:59pm on 02/11/12

21599. ISO lunch for 2 tailgating at the Porsche Polo Match Final. - Michael in Sarasota - 1:38am on 02/11/12 (17)

Here are a couple picnic menus I used for the Hollywood Bowl. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:36am on 02/11/12

Thanks, Joe. I will be making your chicken dish. - Michael in Sarasota - 5:48pm on 02/11/12

I'll remember that next time I have divots to stomp. Let us know how it goes! [NT] - Joe - 12:34am on 02/12/12

Joe, the chicken is out of this world!! - Michael in Sarasota - 6:58pm on 02/12/12

Cool! But too bad the weather is so cool, though I'm sure the horses appreciate it. - Joe - 7:15pm on 02/12/12
Polo is not that upper-crust. At least not in Lakewood Ranch. Didn't see one jar of Grey Poupon! - Michael in Sarasota - 9:11pm on 02/12/12

Neither is Grey Poupon, but I used to love that commercial [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 9:55pm on 02/12/12
You dined well Michael! The menu from Joe looks great and so apropos. [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:13am on 02/13/12

Oh, but the menu was all Michael's. I want to try the chicken with his sides. [NT] - Joe - 4:27pm on 02/13/12

Love the pics and the menu! Fun to try a new experience. You should add the details in the menu - barb_b - 12:32pm on 02/15/12

Ok, so I'm picturing the guys hanging out the windows of these Porsches swinging polo sticks... [NT] - cheezz - 6:31am on 02/11/12

Better that than a polo pony behind the wheel of a Porsche, in my view. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:32pm on 02/11/12

LOL!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:18am on 02/12/12

...swinging polo sticks and saying, "Have you got any Grey Poupon?" [NT] - Joe - 12:35am on 02/12/12

Lol. Yeah, and those that don't have tickets but are far away in their pickups say... - FloriSandy - 1:24am on 02/12/12

Are you thinking picnic tailgating or grilling too? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:24pm on 02/11/12

Thanks, Maria! I don't know what they will have there or if they allow grilling. - Michael in Sarasota - 3:04am on 02/12/12

21600. Even with nice "good" pans -- do you ever find yourself reaching for that old beat-up one? - MariaDNoCA - 9:10pm on 02/11/12 (19)

Maria, I love those old Revere Pans too. But my sister, who is an - Miss Lola - 9:17pm on 02/11/12

Humm, mine aren't worn looking inside and I don't scour them. - MariaDNoCA - 10:05pm on 02/11/12

They looked fine to me, but she was adamant that they weren't... - Miss Lola - 5:48pm on 02/12/12

I love my Reveres too. Have had them since 1979 and they look wonderful! [NT] - cheezz - 4:20am on 02/13/12

my Revere set is from 1975, but not copper clad. use it almost every day. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:21pm on 02/20/12

I also have an old revere copper bottom pan that belonged to my mom that I love. A day doesn't go - Elenor - 10:00pm on 02/11/12

I use my shower gift Revere pans from the late 50's. I've replaced some of - Janet in NC - 3:52am on 02/12/12

Yes, my sister's old heavy (sturdy) avocado-green electric frying pan. She had it in a - DawnNYS - 10:03pm on 02/11/12

Along those lines... does a "non-stick" pan lose it's Teflon after a while? - DawnNYS - 10:05pm on 02/11/12
Dawn, I admire that you use the pressure cooker, they scare me. I recall as a kid, my grandparents - barb_b - 12:46am on 02/12/12

Mostly a quick way to steam vegetables. Actually, that's the only thing! ;o) - DawnNYS - 8:31pm on 02/13/12

I LOVE my rice pot. Not even sure where I got it. But it is my go to pot. [NT] - barb_b - 12:43am on 02/12/12
Both my wok and my cast iron skillet went through a house fire 20 years ago. Still reach for them, - Steve2 in LA - 5:23am on 02/12/12

I also still use my revere ware pots and they are fine. MY ? is what kind of a frying pan should I . - elaine - 5:27am on 02/12/12

I am still such a teflon fan. I have 2 crepe pans going at a time, since the process is slow. - Marg CDN2 - 5:42am on 02/12/12
I buy an inexpensive non stick and at the first sign of the coating wearing off - Janet in NC - 3:28pm on 02/12/12
I do what Janet does. Use 'em for about 6 months or so. Buy mine at restaurant supply stores. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:22pm on 02/12/12

I have 1 non-stick pan - a calphalon crepe and I should do an ad for them...I left it on the stove - MariaDNoCA - 3:08am on 02/13/12

I still have iron skillets I bought in college because they were so cheap. I use them constantly, - Joe - 4:45pm on 02/13/12

21601. My Saturday Six - DawnNYS - 9:31pm on 02/11/12 (4)

Nearly all those '70s foods rank way up there on my "Best Comfort Food of All Time" list! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:43am on 02/12/12

Saturday Six - ErininNY - 12:59am on 02/12/12

I don't think it's weird at all. It's very thoughful of you. When are they - DawnNYS - 3:19am on 02/12/12

Thanks, Dawn... - ErininNY - 7:36pm on 02/12/12

21602. Article in new Cook's Illustrated about canned whole tomatoes(more) - daricem - 10:42pm on 02/11/12 (7)

My favorite is Bionaturae Organic Whole Tomatoes. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:56pm on 02/11/12
Try Trader Joe's. They're fairly cheap--$1.50 or so--and I think they are as good as any. [NT] - Joe - 12:23am on 02/12/12

I like Trader Joe's and also Wegmans [NT] - rhoward2va - 1:52am on 02/12/12

I buy Muir Glen, but just recently I tasted Hunts and was very surprised - KarenNoCA - 12:26am on 02/12/12

I have always used Hunts tomato products. Wish they still made tomato juice. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:42am on 02/12/12

I noticed that the Italian SM was not DOP which means that... - charlie - 1:08am on 02/21/12

That's Strianese sp [NT] - charlie - 1:10am on 02/21/12

21603. TNFRC - Question for you girls - Melissa Dallas - 11:27pm on 02/11/12 (2)

LCIS - lindajoan - 8:20pm on 02/12/12

Thank you. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:20pm on 02/12/12

21604. Rec: Apple Crumble Bars - Melissa Dallas - 12:44am on 02/12/12 (1)

It's like a streusel-apple-streusel sandwich! I'll have to try these. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 4:20pm on 02/13/12

21605. Playing with the idea of a basic cookbook to put on my Kindle - Melissa Dallas - 12:46am on 02/12/12 (3)

Before you pay for one you should try one of the free cookbooks. Amazon has a lot of them. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:00am on 02/12/12
Maybe I'm lazy but I put Bittman's "How to Cook Everything" on - Janet in NC - 4:01am on 02/12/12

I mainly go to this website :-) [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:16pm on 02/12/12

21606. Joanie, could I have your Pineapple Fluff recipe, please? - Lana in FL - 5:56pm on 02/12/12 (0)

21607. I bought DH Eisch breathable wine glasses for his birthday - have you seen these? [LINK] - Lana in FL - 6:02pm on 02/12/12 (3)

I haven't heard of these before [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:15pm on 02/12/12
I guess this goes without saying, but don't store them in an airtight container, or... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:36pm on 02/12/12

Chortle! [NT] - Lana in FL - 9:38pm on 02/12/12

21608. Melissa Dallas, thanks for the kolache recipe. They turned out great. - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 02/12/12 (3)

They look lovely. The recipe is from a famous Czech kolache stop - Melissa Dallas - 9:24pm on 02/12/12

This is my first kolache. Are they meant to be this big? Of course, we had no problem eating them... - MarilynFL - 12:53am on 02/13/12

They are usually about 4 or 5 inches across - about like a small danish [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:57am on 02/13/12

21609. do we have a thread on Chinese food that,naturally, I can't locate? - CynUpstateNY - 10:28pm on 02/12/12 (32)

Here's one [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 11:01pm on 02/12/12
FloriSandy has posted some lovely dishes. Cathyz does a great larb for a party. How normal do you - MarilynFL - 12:28am on 02/13/12

CathyZ Larb (chicken & lettuce salad, sort of) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:33am on 02/13/12
Sandy's Thai Chicken Curry (with tweaks) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:36am on 02/13/12

Sandy's Thai Coconut Grilled Chicken [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:40am on 02/13/12

Aw shucks, Marilyn San... [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:45am on 02/13/12

Pretty traditional. These are folks who like those - CynUpstateNY - 12:39am on 02/13/12

We just made eggrolls for dinner. I sauteed a bunch of diced veggies - MarilynFL - 12:48am on 02/13/12

That looks yummy Mar! [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:06am on 02/13/12

Fried rice: One big secret to success is having the rice already cooked and COLD. Also - MarilynFL - 12:50am on 02/13/12

Thanks for the tip - I never knew you should start with cooked rice. My problem is that I - DawnNYS - 8:41pm on 02/13/12

Cold, cooked rice. Overnight, in the frig spread out on a cookie sheet works best for me. - MarilynFL - 1:29pm on 02/14/12

Oh, sure... I misread your post. I knew to start with already-cooked rice, but - DawnNYS - 8:49pm on 02/15/12

Be sure and try that velveting procedure - it works wonders! I do it - cheezz - 2:01am on 02/16/12

Cyn, how about Hong Kong (Fragrant Harbour) Style Fried Rice? [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:50am on 02/13/12
Rec: Chinese Barbecued Pork with Garlic Sauce [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:55am on 02/13/12

Sandy, I am making this for dinner tonight. - Dawn_MO - 11:48pm on 02/21/12

This was very good. Next time I will marinate the pork overnight. - Dawn_MO - 1:09am on 02/22/12

Richard's short cut on Pot Stickers has been used here a few times... [LINK] - barb_b - 7:35am on 02/13/12

Richard, you do them up fancy - I just cheat and buy them at Trader Joe's :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:03am on 02/14/12

That is a great plate to present to guests. We're lucky to have a super-sized Asian - Richard in Cincy - 4:23pm on 02/14/12

Really enjoy rec: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry from Cheezz [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 7:40am on 02/13/12

And REc: Peking Sesame Beef from Cheezz [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 7:43am on 02/13/12

Dan Dan Noodles... pretty tasty [LINK] - SallyBR - 3:39pm on 02/13/12

Great recipe and pic, Sally! Thank you:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:02pm on 02/13/12

I sent the photo to Tastespotting... wanna bet it will be rejected? - SallyBR - 5:37pm on 02/13/12

Maybe you need calipers and a Vernier scale to feng shui your microgreens? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:03pm on 02/13/12

I am sure that they don't approve my feng shui-less status.... [NT] - SallyBR - 7:43pm on 02/13/12

This is the one, Sally! Thanks so much. Now all I have to do is figure out amounts for twenty! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:32pm on 02/13/12

Thanks so much to all of you for your response. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:33pm on 02/13/12

You could add it to the Great Threads. [NT] - cheezz - 10:22pm on 02/13/12

Never mind - I added this one and the previous one Melissa mentioned :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:26pm on 02/13/12

21610. Carianna's Crack Bread has a lethal variation on "Death By Gluttony" - MarilynFL - 2:01pm on 02/13/12 (5)

It falls into the catagory of, "This is gonna hurt.... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:15pm on 02/13/12

I made it yesterday it was good but I messed up add the whole pkg of the dressing we could only have - carol whidbey Is - 3:57pm on 02/13/12

Carol, you may want to look into Crack Bread rehab, given the overdose... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 4:19pm on 02/13/12
Personally, I think carol's arterial system kicked into self-preservation mode and - MarilynFL - 4:54pm on 02/13/12

I think this is why I have such a bad headache today :) [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 10:28pm on 02/13/12

21611. elaine...I need your address! We don't want to miss your sister's vist. - MarilynFL - 2:36pm on 02/13/12 (2)

I just e mailed you. Thanks. [NT] - elaine - 2:50pm on 02/13/12

"Houston, rendezvous is complete. We have docked, locked and established contact." [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 02/13/12

21612. Interesting article on ancient wheat grain in Smithsonian. Recipe & source for gluten-free grains [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:11pm on 02/13/12 (2)

Except from the article in Smithsonian: An Amber Wave [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:12pm on 02/13/12
Fascinating, Marilyn, thanks! Link is safely stored on Diigo. [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:23am on 02/15/12

21613. This looked fabulous: roasted grape, goat cheese and honey stuffed sweet potato [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:54pm on 02/13/12 (1)

Looks good enough for dessert! I like nutmeg with sweet potatoes. [NT] - DawnNYS - 8:34pm on 02/13/12

21614. Product Alert: For those of you who use the shelf-stable cartons of beef or chicken stock - KarenNoCA - 7:41pm on 02/13/12 (3)

I cut the tops of of those things, don't rely on the built-in spouts. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:46pm on 02/13/12
Great idea, but I don't use mine up all at once. I wonder how long the stock would keep - KarenNoCA - 8:19pm on 02/13/12

Glass jar = couple of days. Freeze for longer storage. . . - mistral - 8:31pm on 02/13/12

21615. Anyone want to post their Valentine's Day menus/ideas? - DawnNYS - 8:26pm on 02/13/12 (19)

Reservations :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:21pm on 02/13/12
husband's requests - cyalexa2 - 10:39pm on 02/13/12

Did Valentines Day on Friday night. Went to a local Italian restaurant - KarenNoCA - 12:32am on 02/14/12

No menu, I'm in a funk, but my sister sent me Catherine the Great & a box of Fannie Mae candy [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:47pm on 02/13/12

The new Robert Massie narrative bio? That's on my reading list as well... - Richard in Cincy - 6:12pm on 02/14/12

Yes. I will. She sent it to me because I'd mentioned I was 18th on the waiting list at the library [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:53pm on 02/14/12

A few cheese and crackers to start, ricotta gnocchi with sausage, salad, chocolate mousse. [NT] - ErininNY - 11:48pm on 02/13/12
We celebrated on Saturday - - LisainLA - 12:54am on 02/14/12

Oh cute, I like the choc chip cookie idea! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:34pm on 02/14/12

Take Out! And a big box of chocolates a client of mine so generously - deb-in-MI - 10:55am on 02/14/12
Sushi - SallyBR - 3:31pm on 02/14/12
Celebrated Sunday in the art deco splendor at the Palm Court [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:17pm on 02/14/12

The egg looks like it is smiling! : ) What did you order? [NT] - barb_b - 8:20pm on 02/14/12

Oh, we took a carb holiday and grazed at their decadent - Richard in Cincy - 10:50pm on 02/14/12

See...this is why they have to put a restraining order on me wrt buffets. I just can't stop. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:03pm on 02/15/12
YUM!! What a treat and a special Valentine's day. I love the idea of a bloody Mary bar. I - barb_b - 3:15pm on 02/15/12

Barb, the Bloody Mary Bar was outstanding! - Richard in Cincy - 4:14pm on 02/15/12

Larry and I drove all over St. Thomas testing Bloody Marys. It's a wonder we didn't end up bloody. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:17am on 02/16/12
Thanks for the details!! I really enjoy bloody mary's. I am thinking up a brunch party in my - barb_b - 2:56am on 02/16/12

21616. To check out: Cappuccino Pancakes with Mocha Syrup [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:37pm on 02/13/12 (1)

Ooh, what a good breakfast this would've been! Weekend fare! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:51pm on 02/14/12

21617. Regarding the reliability of Kitchen Aid mixers: I contacted KA directly and ... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:54pm on 02/13/12 (8)

OMG Michael, mine is also 20 years old this April. First is that a sign of a - Barbara in VA - 5:16pm on 02/14/12

Mine is making some weird noises. Stuff I haven't heard before, when it's under load. - Michael in Phoenix - 7:28pm on 02/14/12

February of 1992. Same time I bought a copy of Bernard Clayton's bread book! - Michael in Phoenix - 7:30pm on 02/14/12

I had mine for a few months when it croaked the same day Princess Di died. - desertcook - 7:52pm on 02/14/12

Didn't even think about it but I've had mine since '89. "So far so good" (he said, realizing he'd - Steve2 in LA - 9:40pm on 02/14/12
I was looking at my toaster yesterday and realized that it is now 38 years old, one of those styles - Marg CDN2 - 10:43pm on 02/14/12

Marg, wait 'til U hear this! We are using a toaster that my in-laws rec'd as a wedding gift in 1946 - wigs - 4:06pm on 03/02/12

wow, you should write to the company. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:42pm on 03/02/12

21618. Heather, the Risotto a _Limone you posted here is wonderful, we enjoyed it [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:01am on 02/14/12 (0)

21619. Marilyn and cheezz - thanks for sharing/endorsing the CI Classic Creme Brulee - it was a hit! [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:04am on 02/14/12 (4)

YAH! Thanks for the review :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:11am on 02/14/12

Time for T&T now? [NT] - cheezz - 6:12am on 02/14/12
Glad to hear this! Hope CI doesn't get cranky with us; I did simplify the instructions [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:20pm on 02/14/12

That is the only Creme Brulee REC I ever use. It is tops! [NT] - wigs - 4:09pm on 03/02/12

21620. Happy Valentine's Day! [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:35am on 02/14/12 (5)

Thanks for posting. Really sweet video! [NT] - barb_b - 1:03pm on 02/14/12
Thanks Maria! Happy Valentines Day to all! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 5:22pm on 02/14/12
Happy Valentines Day from my crew :) - desertcook - 6:51pm on 02/14/12
Love this thanks for sharing [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 11:56pm on 02/14/12
aw...you just can't enough of the stuff. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:58am on 02/15/12

21621. ISO side dishes - Pam - 2:52pm on 02/14/12 (19)

Sounds Yummy! Rice w/ Pigeon Peas and a green salad w/ cilantro and avocado [LINK] - barb_b - 3:29pm on 02/14/12

I'd do a Mango, Avocado & Jicama Salad in Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette with those "Moros y Cristianos." [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:49pm on 02/14/12

I have made your rec in the past... It is wonderful! Unfortunately, jicama is not readily available - barb_b - 11:54pm on 02/14/12

I'll bet in absence of jicama, you could substitute daikon radish, green apple or asian pear. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:49am on 02/15/12

Good idea! Thanks! [NT] - barb_b - 12:08pm on 02/15/12

Pat's Coconut Cilantro Rice - Killer stuff [NT] [LINK] - desertcook - 4:18pm on 02/14/12

A second vote for Pat's rice- it is wonderful and a great match for your pork [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:26pm on 02/14/12
? about oil - Pam - 7:19pm on 02/14/12

I would use the measured 3T of oil in the dressing, and - LisainLA - 1:12am on 02/15/12

Third vote - love it! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:20pm on 02/14/12
Fourth. And here's another, more work but just so darn good: - Marg CDN2 - 12:30am on 02/15/12
It is absolutely amazing. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:11pm on 02/15/12

Pam, would you please post your recipe for this. Just the amount for each ingredient? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:53pm on 02/14/12

Will do so later today, or tomorrow. [NT] - Pam - 7:19pm on 02/14/12
Recipe - Pam - 4:23pm on 02/15/12

I always like rice with pork... maybe steamed spinach, Spanish rice, or mashed sweet - DawnNYS - 7:49pm on 02/14/12
For a vegetable side dish, this would be a great match: Roasted Asparagus with Crisp Shallots - - Meryl - 8:39pm on 02/14/12
Wow, Pat's rice DOES look good. Gonna use it with something soon. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:51pm on 02/14/12

Cathy served it to me with the Laarb dinner and it pairs perfectly with that. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:12pm on 02/15/12

21622. Chocolate Soup with Angel Food Croutons [LINK] - desertcook - 4:16pm on 02/14/12 (8)

I think this needs to be renamed "Meryl Crack Soup" - MarilynFL - 4:55pm on 02/14/12

LOL, Marilyn, when I saw the recipe I immediately thought of you. [NT] - desertcook - 6:43pm on 02/14/12

I'm 64% semi-sweet honored. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:45pm on 02/15/12

Mmmmmm! [NT] - Meryl - 8:41pm on 02/14/12

Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! [NT] - Lana in FL - 11:57pm on 02/15/12
oh.my.goodness...I didn't want to look, but I couldn't help myself. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:06am on 02/16/12

See! Another use for that bedroom blindfold. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:46pm on 02/16/12

I am taking notes, you know? ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 10:06pm on 02/16/12

21623. Has anyone mixed white chocolate and Dijon mustard for a dessert? I just bought a bottle of Maille - Marg CDN2 - 6:18pm on 02/14/12 (2)

Wow, that is an unusual combo. The white chocolate is so mild and the Dijon - KarenNoCA - 6:48pm on 02/14/12

It smelled like a barnyard. That was enuf for me. I think white chocolate is tricky - Marg CDN2 - 1:45am on 02/20/12

21624. For Pam... Braised Curry Chicken/Turkey Thighs [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 7:45pm on 02/14/12 (1)

Thanks so much! [NT] - Pam - 4:16pm on 02/15/12

21625. Dawn NYS, I was reading an old CI last night and it covered "fried rice". Do you want a summary? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:17pm on 02/14/12 (1)

Sure... thanks! - DawnNYS - 8:49pm on 02/15/12

21626. Chocolate mousse did not turn out quite as planned. - ErininNY - 9:28pm on 02/14/12 (12)

Update: these look a little bit like prime rib. :( [NT] - ErininNY - 12:36am on 02/15/12

Oh no! (((((Erin)))) [NT] - LisainLA - 1:13am on 02/15/12

Go into the bedroom and get out the blindfold. Leave the handcuffs. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:59am on 02/15/12

!! [NT] - ErininNY - 5:52pm on 02/15/12

So you don't have to look at it, silly. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:29pm on 02/15/12

more visions of notes posted in your kitchen [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:09pm on 02/15/12

LOL! [NT] - Joe - 3:33pm on 02/16/12

Check out the recipe for this Pots de Creme from The Pioneeer Woman: - Marianne - 6:48am on 02/15/12

Eek, I would love to, but there's no link... Don't worry, though; I'll try to Google it. :) Thanks! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:05am on 02/17/12

Thanks, all... The flavor didn't suffer, at least. Turned out to be a success. - ErininNY - 5:54pm on 02/15/12

I noticed you did not elaborate on the blindfolds or the handcuffs... : ) Glad it worked out [NT] - barb_b - 2:07am on 02/16/12

Er, no. ;) Yes, it turned out fine, thanks, taste-wise, and (bonus) there are leftovers! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:06am on 02/17/12

21627. Anyone watch the Westminster Finals last night? - Richard in Cincy - 2:10pm on 02/15/12 (17)

What a proud moment though to do so well! I saw the peke that won. Talk about high maintenance!! - barb_b - 3:24pm on 02/15/12
Very disappointing.... - SallyBR - 3:34pm on 02/15/12

They are judged on which dog most perfectly typifies their breed standard - Melissa Dallas - 5:12pm on 02/15/12

Well, I am sure there's a reason.... - SallyBR - 7:29pm on 02/15/12

The whole idea is to judge each dog against the perfect standard, not(more) - daricem - 10:07pm on 02/15/12

Two of my cousin's Belgian Sheepdogs were there but didn't win breed. - Melissa Dallas - 5:11pm on 02/15/12
Shoot. I wanted to catch this. Wonder if there will be a rerun shortly. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:29pm on 02/15/12

you can watch some of the videos, online, at westminster website [NT] - daricem - 10:08pm on 02/15/12

the dachshund was my sentimental fav, as I breed dachshunds(more) - daricem - 10:04pm on 02/15/12

Here's a picture of them at Westminster [IMAGE] - Melissa Dallas - 12:31am on 02/16/12

What a beautiful dog! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:35pm on 02/16/12

I just love this picture because of the loving look between them - Melissa Dallas - 4:31pm on 02/16/12

It is obvious. - Richard in Cincy - 5:39am on 02/20/12

Yes, we are very lucky - Richard in Cincy - 3:41pm on 02/16/12

My doberman came from a responsible and accomplished breeder who... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:13pm on 02/16/12

When people ask me why I take a pet puppy from breeders - Melissa Dallas - 4:34pm on 02/16/12

I love the passion... - Richard in Cincy - 5:38am on 02/20/12

21628. My daughter became an instant folk hero at her high school this week when she took a plate [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 2:23pm on 02/15/12 (1)

Cute. I'm fantasizing about a Twinkie-stuffed burrito now... [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:03pm on 02/15/12

21629. Anyone have Joanie's email address? - barb_b - 3:20pm on 02/15/12 (7)

I had one years ago at home. Not sure if i can find it (new computer)...or if it's valid. - MarilynFL - 3:51pm on 02/15/12
I'm happy to send an email to her for you. PM me. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:11pm on 02/15/12

This is good. I forgot that Larry "deleted" my entire email folder. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:55pm on 02/15/12
Thx Marg!! Much appreciated! Sent a PM, subject only, seems like that sometimes works. [NT] - barb_b - 8:48pm on 02/15/12

I had gone ahead and emailed her, got a reply and have sent you a PM with her address. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:27pm on 02/15/12

Thanks so much Marg!! Heard from Joanie, what a shame she is having trouble logging in. : ( [NT] - barb_b - 10:40pm on 02/15/12

Suggest that she try http://www.eatdotat.com - MarilynFL - 1:53am on 02/16/12

21630. Sorta NFRC: Was there a list, a while back, of Swap folk who blog? - ErininNY - 5:58pm on 02/15/12 (17)

What a fun way to enjoy your coffee! I recall under Great Threads, there is a link to our groups - barb_b - 7:04pm on 02/15/12

Found it! [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 8:52pm on 02/15/12
Thanks, Barb! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:08pm on 02/15/12

As a follow-up, I'm linking blogs by Heather + Traca. If anyone else has one, please add yours. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:59am on 02/17/12

Traca's: [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 4:00am on 02/17/12
HeatherHAL's: [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 4:01am on 02/17/12
Erin, you have a blog, or two, or three...don't you? :) [NT] - Traca - 5:06am on 02/17/12

I'm starting a new one (cue the "Frankenstein" music) and have abandoned three. I never learn. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:48am on 02/17/12

Paging CariannainWA... Don't you have one? Please advise. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:02pm on 02/17/12

Yes.... but it's new, so I'm always hesitant to say anything. My photography needs a lot of work. :) [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 12:03am on 02/18/12

Actually, what my photography needs more than anything is a new camera. Sigh. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 1:30am on 02/18/12
Bookmarked! Thanks. :) I like your photos--and all your cool soup bowls! [NT] - ErininNY - 3:22am on 02/18/12

Might as well add mine to the crowd.... [NT] [LINK] - SallyBR - 1:03pm on 02/18/12

Nice, Sally! I was eyeing your Skanakopita Meatballs. I spent last weekend - Carianna in WA - 2:03pm on 02/18/12

I won't ask, but.... wow! - SallyBR - 1:14am on 02/19/12

Thanks! Good recipes--and your mom is truly elegant! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:10pm on 02/18/12

It's my favorite photo of her.... - SallyBR - 1:16am on 02/19/12

21631. REC: Easy Teriaki Beef Bites [LINK] - DawnNYS - 9:08pm on 02/15/12 (5)

Sorry, that's Sesame Beef Bites (with Teriyaki Sauce) [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:10pm on 02/15/12

I really want to make these; but am I the only one that has noticed that beef $$ has sky rocketed!! [NT] - barb_b - 5:21pm on 02/18/12

Yep! Here's why. "Perfect Storm Drives Meat Prices Higher" [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:51pm on 02/19/12

Correction: BEEF prices higher [NT] - Traca - 4:52pm on 02/19/12
Interesting article. thanks for posting. [NT] - barb_b - 9:17pm on 02/19/12

21632. Michael and Sandy, you've lucked out. Trader Joe's coming to Sarasota. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:59pm on 02/15/12 (8)

Woo hoo!! Can I wait instead of driving to Naples? Probably not. Thanks, for the heads up. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:35pm on 02/15/12
Wail! What about Marilyn and me??????? [NT] - Lana in FL - 11:52pm on 02/15/12

Yeah. What about us?? [stomping foot and putting on a pouty face] [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:54am on 02/16/12

Lol! Move?? [NT] - Curious1 - 2:01am on 02/16/12

Ya'll come over for lunch then we'll go to TJ's. Bring coolers and dry ice. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:32am on 02/16/12

If I didn't have a 600 mile weekly commute, I'd do this in a heartbeat. Thanks for the kind offer. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:06pm on 02/16/12
Sounds like fun! - Lana in FL - 1:52am on 02/17/12

Just catching up here Curious1. I would like to load up on their sun-dried tomato sausages - FloriSandy - 3:33am on 02/18/12

21633. Can we start a favorite weeknight meals thread? Do ahead/revamped leftovers and all? - MariaDNoCA - 12:58am on 02/16/12 (7)

Here is Chicken Chasseur that I made on Sunday. I had a friend - Janet in NC - 1:40am on 02/16/12

That was me who posted it. Strangely written indeed, though I just pasted it in a hurry [LINK] - Joe - 9:00pm on 02/16/12

we tend to STRETCH ground meat. I will make either tacos or laarb in the begining of the week;then - barb_b - 3:54pm on 02/18/12
Lamb chops because DH will grill them. But they reheat well or - Lana in FL - 12:32am on 02/20/12
Rec: Texas Shredded Beef [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:25pm on 02/20/12

Rec: Carnitas (roast this at the same time as the shredded beef) [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:28pm on 02/20/12

Both are quick and easy to assemble, wrap in heavy foil, then throw in oven - cheezz - 6:32pm on 02/20/12

21634. tasteless pie crust - cyalexa2 - 1:40am on 02/16/12 (20)

Two guaranteed favorites: [NT] - cheezz - 2:08am on 02/16/12

Maria's Good for Almost Anything Pie Dough [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 2:09am on 02/16/12

Actually Meryl's via Dorie Greenspan but I 2nd this! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:31am on 02/16/12

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 2:10am on 02/16/12

While this is very ternder, I didn't think it browned as well. - MarilynFL - 2:14am on 02/16/12
And a super easy, can't fail mixer crust >> - cheezz - 2:18am on 02/16/12

Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb and sparing the rest of us. - MarilynFL - 2:08am on 02/16/12
What do you all use for the chilled or frozen veg. shortening? [NT] - elaine - 5:47am on 02/16/12

Homemade lard I keep in the freezer for this sole purpose. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:49pm on 02/16/12

the best pie crusts use animal fats - Richard in Cincy - 7:44pm on 02/17/12

This all-butter Ruhlman one is the only one that works for me - Melissa Dallas - 2:14pm on 02/16/12

I have heard other praise that one, I should try it. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 2:37pm on 02/16/12

follow-up - cyalexa2 - 2:32pm on 02/16/12

Cyalexa, try the version in my post. It's so underworked that it actually works. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:33pm on 02/16/12

The one in the apple tart recipe? - cyalexa2 - 4:45pm on 02/16/12

Oh...you're looking at quiche. Na, I wouldn't use this then. You want a firmer version. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:35pm on 02/16/12

Here is Michel Roux's flan crust recipe...just a wee bit different. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:35pm on 02/16/12

I don't think anyone else noticed this but the Pioneer Woman recipe is sorely in need of. . . - mistral - 5:44pm on 02/16/12

I think it also needed some of the fat to be butter. [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:54am on 02/17/12

That's the way I feel too! But some people. . . - mistral - 2:44am on 02/17/12

21635. To check out: Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Parfaits [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:49am on 02/16/12 (1)

WOW. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:44pm on 02/16/12

21636. My thanks to everyone for helping with Mac n' Cheese "creaminess." I think Traca lead the pack - MarilynFL - 1:02pm on 02/16/12 (2)

YAY! So glad you had a breakthrough. :) [NT] - Traca - 9:41pm on 02/17/12
Oh my! Drooling all over the screen now!!! ~~thanks a lot ladies~~ [NT] - cheezz - 6:19pm on 02/20/12

21637. ISO dishes good for freezing - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:41pm on 02/16/12 (44)

((Amanda!!)) Will post recipes in a bit, but right now giving you big, big hugs! [NT] - barb_b - 2:06pm on 02/16/12

Me too! (We can be Monica, Rachel & Phoebe in a group hug!) [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:52pm on 02/16/12

best wishes and some ideas - cyalexa2 - 2:19pm on 02/16/12

Amanda, sounds like you have a solid footing on your health issue plus a positive attitude - KarenNoCA - 12:43am on 02/17/12

You can do it! Early detection is key. Will be thinking good thoughts for you... - ErininNY - 2:26pm on 02/16/12

A question. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:59pm on 02/17/12

Prepare all the way up to baking, freeze, thaw one day in fridge, bake. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:01pm on 02/17/12

You are in my thoughts and prayers, Amanda! Big hugs too:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:50pm on 02/16/12
Thinking of you and am sure you will get through this with lots of positve thinking as well as med. [NT] - elaine - 4:37pm on 02/16/12
Good luck Amanda. The Chicken Chasseur that I posted above freezes well. [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:45pm on 02/16/12

That looks great--my kind of dish! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:57pm on 02/17/12

I will go through what I have and post some good ones ((Amanda)). You're in my prayers! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:17pm on 02/16/12

I've found that lasagna freezes very well. Also ham and potato - DawnNYS - 3:59pm on 02/23/12

Santa Fe Chicken [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:01pm on 02/23/12
Chicken Rococco [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:02pm on 02/23/12

What's in this? [NT] - Traca - 5:12am on 02/25/12

Basically, it's a creamy chicken dish with rice and musrooms [LINK] - DawnNYS - 8:43pm on 02/25/12

Great! Thank you. [NT] - Traca - 7:02am on 02/28/12

Sicilian Casserole [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:02pm on 02/23/12
Wild Rice Turkey Bake [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:04pm on 02/23/12
Tuna Alfredo Casserole [LINK] [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 4:04pm on 02/23/12

(((Amanda))) I will go through my recipe files and post some for you. - Dawn_MO - 9:57pm on 02/16/12
Thinking of you.... - SallyBR - 10:12pm on 02/16/12
Amanda, our prayers are at the throne of God for you and your family. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:16pm on 02/16/12
So sorry to hear this Amanda. I hope our hugs and good wishes help. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:05am on 02/17/12
I'm sorry you are going through this. Maybe we can be support partners - Melissa Dallas - 1:43am on 02/17/12

Oh dear, you too? Melissa, - FloriSandy - 2:59am on 02/17/12

I know. Just worn out. Hasn't even been a year since the ovarian tumor. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:13am on 02/17/12

sorry to hear about this - cyalexa2 - 4:13am on 02/17/12
I didn't know... sending prayers your way too. Wishing you both the best of luck. [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:10pm on 02/17/12

Me too! Big Hugs [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:26pm on 02/18/12

Ditto... Thoughts are w/ both of you... [NT] - barb_b - 3:57pm on 02/18/12

Oh, Melissa. So sorry to hear your news. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:29pm on 02/18/12

You too Amanda. Perhaps we should be support pals. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:47pm on 02/18/12

Indeed! I will take all the support I can get and am happy to do the same for you. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:26pm on 02/18/12

Amanda, I'll be beaming strong, healthy vibes towards you.. - Lana in FL - 2:18am on 02/17/12
Hang in there Amanda. Sending you best wishes and positive hugs and thoughts your way. Mind over - FloriSandy - 2:54am on 02/17/12
Thanks, all. I really appreciate all the responses and support. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:57pm on 02/17/12
Amanda, sending love & hugs your way... [NT] - Traca - 4:08am on 02/19/12

On the recipe front, I love having a freezer stash of bolognese, soups, braised meats. - Traca - 4:24am on 02/19/12

(((Amanda))) I'd like to join your support group. I'm a BC survivor, 20 years! - Marianne - 7:22pm on 02/19/12
Adding my hugs and prayers!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:15pm on 02/20/12
Sending positivity to you hugs and prayers. [NT] - Lucegoosejoanie - 3:23am on 02/22/12
((Amanda)) find a liquid supplement that you "like". drinking something cold and frosty can be - AngAk1 - 7:33pm on 02/23/12

21638. CI Fried Rice (for Dawn NYS) - MarilynFL - 6:44pm on 02/16/12 (2)

Thanks Marilyn! Will try this soon, 'looks good :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:19pm on 02/16/12

Just a quick observation that I noticed yesterday... the woman at - DawnNYS - 5:59pm on 02/18/12