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

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

20700. ISO of a site to send a "different" basket for dh colleague. He had double knee - barb_b - 7:57pm on 10/17/11 (16)

does anyone do cookie bouquets, or fruit bouquets? Godiva chocolate has gift baskets. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:08pm on 10/17/11
I have sent fruit baskets from Edible Arrangements several times [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:12pm on 10/17/11

Barb, I totally agree with Michael Edible Arrangements are fabulous .... just sent another one to a - GayR - 11:05pm on 10/17/11

I'm a real fan of Burdick Chocolate... Their chocolate mice are adorable although... [LINK] - cheezz - 11:01pm on 10/17/11

How is the quality of the chocolate? [NT] - Meryl - 11:09pm on 10/17/11

Excellent! [NT] - cheezz - 2:51am on 10/18/11

These mice are darling! I just ordered a box for little Natalie, my heart-daughter.. - Heather_in_SF - 6:19pm on 10/18/11

You're supposed to hold them by their little silk tails and dunk them in your hot chocolate :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:29pm on 10/18/11

Now I want some, I will be sure to tell Natalie the proper mouse dining technique. LOL [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:24pm on 10/20/11

nice! bookmarked for the holidays [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:13pm on 10/18/11
I've been to their NH location. Their chocolate cake w/ coconut & lime still haunts me. [NT] - Traca - 3:45am on 10/19/11

OK, so tell me how chocolate and lime go together?I just can't do choc and citrus or most any fruit - AngAk1 - 6:16pm on 10/19/11

It's the sweet/tart thing. BTW, their choc dipped dried fruit is heavenly, too [NT] - cheezz - 4:47am on 10/20/11
If I remember, the lime was in the frosting and very light. The cake reminded me of a - Traca - 8:37pm on 10/20/11

Thanks much! I will let dh decide; (It is his colleague), appreciate the ideas. [NT] - barb_b - 5:25pm on 10/18/11
I'm always sending baskets to family for holidays - mboley - 6:05pm on 10/21/11

20701. Macy's Culinary Council - Nice recipe collections [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:54pm on 10/17/11 (8)

I cannot get this link to work for some reason - when taken to the page place "Culinary Council" in - GayR - 12:03am on 10/18/11

Here's a shortened link (I hope). [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:30am on 10/18/11

Cool. Thanks Erin, and Gay. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:48am on 10/18/11
Thank you Erin, I cannot tell you how many times I tried the link and it just went to their store - GayR - 6:46pm on 10/18/11

You're welcome, Gay! - ErininNY - 1:05pm on 10/19/11

what a great hint. thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:17pm on 10/19/11

You're welcome, Ang! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:00am on 10/21/11

wow, what a treasure trove of great recipes from well known chefs. thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:02pm on 10/18/11

20702. Listeria and food... - SallyBR - 1:05am on 10/18/11 (19)

very informative - cyalexa - 1:42am on 10/18/11

The result of knowing what one is talking about. Nothing like an expert. Thanks Sally. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:28am on 10/18/11
Hello there! Welcome to the forum.... - SallyBR - 1:42pm on 10/18/11

yes, welcome! [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:36pm on 10/18/11

Read this in your e-newsletter the other day and learned alot. Heck, I learn alot and thoroughly - Pat-NoCal - 2:29am on 10/18/11

That would be a Brazilian gem... perhaps topaz or aquamarine? - Michael in Phoenix - 2:32am on 10/18/11

Oh, that was too sweet... [NT] - SallyBR - 1:42pm on 10/18/11

What an in-depth article from someone like you, a biochemist and molecular - FloriSandy - 3:05am on 10/18/11

Thanks, everybody... - SallyBR - 1:45pm on 10/18/11

Excellent article, Sally. Thank you for clarifying a scary subject. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:03pm on 10/18/11
2 questions: is dishwashing detergent the kind for dishwashers with bleach in it? and - AngAk1 - 8:39pm on 10/18/11

Any dishwashing soap will work... - SallyBR - 9:11pm on 10/18/11

I've found that a 30 second gargle with Listeria Blue leaves my mouth tasting minty fresh! - Steve2 in LA - 9:09pm on 10/18/11

LOL! You're histeriacal Steve! [NT] - FloriSandy - 9:18pm on 10/18/11
OH, that was too good!!!! Made my day.... Listeria Blue!!!!!! [NT] - SallyBR - 9:22pm on 10/18/11

Sally, this year's theme for LEGO Robotics is food safety - Lana in FL - 10:36pm on 10/18/11

Nice! - SallyBR - 1:21am on 10/19/11

Thank you SO much! [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:12am on 10/20/11

Lana, I think someone did contact me by email... - SallyBR - 9:44am on 10/28/11

20703. I am not sure how I got here, I have spent weeks trying. I am so glad to see everyone- - Brooksie - 1:36am on 10/18/11 (2)

Welcome back, Brooksie. So glad you found us! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:29am on 10/18/11
Welcome back! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:08am on 10/18/11

20704. To check out: Apple-Studded Brown Butter Streusel Coffee Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:05am on 10/18/11 (1)

Thanks for posting this, Meryl. Just the thing for breakfast this weekend, I think. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:57pm on 10/18/11

20705. REC; World's Best Pommes Frites* - Richard in Cincy - 1:39pm on 10/18/11 (7)

Old news. I've been doing it that way since 1971. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:43pm on 10/18/11

Jeez, had potatoes even been INVENTED way back then? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:10pm on 10/18/11

Isn't that what they did to Walt Disney's head to cryogenically save it? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:20pm on 10/18/11

I thought they freeze-dried his head. Decap-ffeinated. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:09pm on 10/18/11

Oh..... ouch.... yuck yuck yuck [NT] - cheezz - 6:32pm on 10/18/11

When I've had to much cavitation, I find the only option is a visit to the Dentist. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:12pm on 10/18/11
I just found a way to loose fat & cellulite in a Pommes Frites recipe!!! - Music City Missy - 2:25am on 10/19/11

20706. Rec: Roast Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Paprika was last night's dinner. Tasty [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:12pm on 10/18/11 (5)

Rec: Curried Couscous was a good side dish - Pat-NoCal - 3:15pm on 10/18/11
Yum! This looks great. [NT] - Traca - 3:47am on 10/19/11
Thanks Pat, these look delicious! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:48pm on 10/19/11
Made this tonight for dinner w/ chicken legs. Really good! I like the combination of the - barb_b - 11:16pm on 10/19/11

Nice! I was thinking about using chicken thighs or legs next time myself. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:09am on 10/20/11

20707. ISO your favorite chopped salad. We've found this to be a great way to get more... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:13pm on 10/18/11 (23)

Rec: Chopped Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing is a favorite [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:17pm on 10/18/11

And another similar one that we like: Rec: Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:21pm on 10/18/11

Exactly what was hoping for! Thanks, Pat. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:26pm on 10/18/11

You're welcome. And a couple more on my to-try list, two of which will be nice for Fall/holiday - Pat-NoCal - 3:47pm on 10/18/11

Wow, Pat. You're Waaaay Ahead Of Me. Thanks again! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:26pm on 10/18/11

My pleasure. Chop. Chop. :-) - Pat-NoCal - 5:43pm on 10/18/11

I made the Italian chopped salad in the shells for a summer buffet. A crowd pleaser. :) [NT] - MoNJ - 9:33pm on 10/18/11

Yay! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:16am on 10/19/11

wow, what a great selection. I saved the last one with the jumbo shells for bookclub nite. fun [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:50pm on 10/18/11

Recently made this Layered Cobb Salad with leftover turkey breast and crispy prosciutto. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:31pm on 10/18/11
I do a salad with sliced mango, avocado, chicken breast and toasted almonds over arugula with a - Steve2 in LA - 9:17pm on 10/18/11
From my to-try list: Chopped Greek Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette [LINK] - Meryl - 9:52pm on 10/18/11

Chopped Salad: [LINK] - Meryl - 9:54pm on 10/18/11
From my try list: Chopped Salami and Vegetable Salad - MariaDNoCA - 7:57am on 10/21/11

Palomino's Chop Chop Salad - Melissa Dallas - 12:56am on 10/19/11
Other great things to keep on hand... - Traca - 3:42am on 10/19/11
GREAT suggestions, Ladies! Thank you SO MUCH! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:27pm on 10/19/11

"Ladies?" (Humph!) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:41pm on 10/19/11

Oops! Sorry Steve-o. The cologne threw me. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:15am on 10/20/11

Hey it's just a little lavender eau d'Cologne. . . and it makes me feel pretty, dammit! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:03am on 10/20/11

Hah! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:57am on 10/20/11
Vixen....! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:02pm on 10/20/11
Geez, now I've got Natalie Wood inside my head....dancing around a mirror. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 10/20/11

20708. I'm finding that I can get 2 words out in a PM and that's it. Anyone else? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:01pm on 10/18/11 (4)

I don't even mess with it. I think it is broken and will probably get fixed at some point. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:09pm on 10/18/11

Ditto; used to be able to send subject line only, now not at all. [NT] - maria.test - 7:05am on 10/21/11

hmmm... I hadn't tried it yet, so I tried sending one to you Marg. I can compose it but - cheezz - 6:35pm on 10/18/11

Yes, that's it. It will take 2 or 3 words, or a whole subject line full. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:59pm on 10/18/11

20709. Here is a fun Page for Cookie Lovers - Domino Sugar 1001 Cookie Starter Recipe [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:12pm on 10/18/11 (2)

thanks. I sent the link to DIL for making cookies with the kids. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:39pm on 10/18/11
That's one way to get your holiday baking off to a fast start! [NT] - cheezz - 12:39am on 10/21/11

20710. bear in Ketchikan grocery store---Nan's hometown. story and video at link. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 11:45pm on 10/18/11 (8)

I think that cub thought he'd hit the jackpot. - Melissa Dallas - 12:57am on 10/19/11
Poor little tyke. Too bad he didn't find - FloriSandy - 1:46am on 10/19/11

By the way Ang, how is Nan doing? Haven't seen her for a while [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:55am on 10/19/11

I haven't either. I'll email her today. I think she knows we are back up here. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:21pm on 10/19/11

I like how the one guy WITHOUT gloves is the one who grabbed him! Poor little guy. [NT] - cheezz - 5:00am on 10/19/11
What happened to mom? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:38pm on 10/19/11

he appears to be an orphan, no telling what happened to mom. not looking good for making it through - AngAk1 - 6:23pm on 10/19/11

This is not a good week for animals. This cub, then the poor Ohio animals - Heather_in_SF - 5:23pm on 10/20/11

20711. cheesecake help please - cyalexa - 12:53am on 10/19/11 (13)

It really would be better to bake them one at a time in the water bath. - cheezz - 1:19am on 10/19/11

maybe that's best - cyalexa - 1:40am on 10/19/11

This is time of year you'll find inexpensive aluminum roasting pans in most grocery stores. - Steve2 in LA - 4:13am on 10/19/11

Yes, and I've found some good sturdy ones at dollar stores [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:19am on 10/19/11
there's an idea! [NT] - cyalexa - 12:19pm on 10/19/11
I just bought 2 on clearance that have handles for stability. score. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:30pm on 10/19/11

Also, one of our brilliant posters suggested setting the cake pan - MarilynFL - 12:33pm on 10/19/11

Ha! Found it. It was GeorgiaRose over at the Yahoo site...here's her text: - MarilynFL - 12:36pm on 10/19/11
adding the bags to my shopping list! [NT] - cyalexa - 4:46pm on 10/19/11
Gosh, I must be very dense... - SallyBR - 7:11pm on 10/19/11

this is how I picture it: - cyalexa - 12:10am on 10/20/11

I do both 4 extra insurance! I use Reynolds oven roasting bags--the large size for a 9" springform & [LINK] - wigs - 8:03pm on 10/31/11

You guys are just too clever, you all never cease to amaze me. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:38pm on 10/19/11

20712. Okay...contest chili is made and it's TOO SALTY. Drat. Friggle Frat. &#$(*#&% - MarilynFL - 12:48pm on 10/19/11 (12)

Did Lar taste it also. Sometimes I think things are over salted, and dh thinks its fine. - barb_b - 1:12pm on 10/19/11

Hi barb...oh no...Larry has started to eliminate a lot of salt from his diet - MarilynFL - 2:02pm on 10/19/11

I thicken my chili with dry masa flour (a couple of heaping tablespoons for a ... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:18pm on 10/19/11

Last time I made turkey chili I used cornmeal (polenta kind) and it worked very well too... [NT] - SallyBR - 3:05pm on 10/19/11

Now I get the SP tom soup. (One of my favorites), I thought it was pulverized; salted, etc, - barb_b - 6:17pm on 10/19/11

Many thanks! I'll let you know if it's redeemable. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:13pm on 10/19/11
Potatoes are now known as a desalination plant. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:11am on 10/20/11

The 6" Idaho I used did nothing to desalinate the chili. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 10/20/11

What recipe did you settle on? I have chili cookoff next Friday - Music City Missy - 2:37am on 10/20/11

Ha! I used YOUR idea of McCormick's packaged chili spice to - MarilynFL - 12:50pm on 10/20/11

M, here is the one that won at my coworker's team "chili contest" - MarilynFL - 2:20pm on 10/20/11
I think the McCormick's Chili spice is the villain! - Pam - 3:08pm on 10/20/11

20713. Excellent little piece on Jacques P�pin (with bonus proper-omelet-making video) :) [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:44pm on 10/19/11 (16)

I've seen TV chefs use metal untensils in non-stick too. Some non-stick pans... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:50pm on 10/19/11

Hmm. Thanks, Michael; I hadn't heard that explanation. - ErininNY - 7:44pm on 10/19/11
I think Pepin simply doesn't care if he scratches the pan or not. He probably has all the free pans - Steve2 in LA - 8:44pm on 10/19/11
Yes, this is the type of T-Fal that I look for now. It has a raised grid and is much less - Marg CDN2 - 9:04pm on 10/19/11
Most well-known chefs on TV, are given cooking tools from large companies - KarenNoCA - 11:50pm on 10/19/11
Screetch-proof or not, it just doesn't make sense to me to use a metallic utensil on a nonstick - FloriSandy - 1:49am on 10/20/11

Well, I've never seen an omelet made that way before... - KarenNoCA - 12:00am on 10/20/11
I've made French Rolled Omelets using that technique sans the screetching of a metallic utensil [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:24am on 10/20/11
Yikes! - Pam - 3:04pm on 10/20/11

All that scratching drove me crazy too. Julia does it fork-less [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:41pm on 10/20/11

Jamie uses a metal fork AND a metal spatula [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:53pm on 10/20/11

THAT'S hard to watch... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:24pm on 10/20/11

"What you want in a pan is a handle... so you can grab it by the handle." Gotta love her. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:27pm on 10/20/11

My favorite omelet recipe is still Jeff Smith's French Potato and Garlic Omelet. Recipe inside. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:31pm on 10/20/11

This has been my favorite for many years - it doesn't say, but potatoes are sliced - cheezz - 12:36am on 10/21/11

Asiago would be very good! I agree. As for the potatoes, he calls for... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:19pm on 10/21/11

20714. Heather SF! I received this in my email today. One cup of lard! Have a yabba-yabba doo time! [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:31am on 10/20/11 (1)

Oh thank you! you know, I have always wanted to make a pork pie - Heather_in_SF - 5:21pm on 10/20/11

20715. Ang, made Mark Bittman's Eggplan Curry w/ Chickpeas. The sauce is to die for! - Traca - 6:25am on 10/20/11 (8)

Where can this recipe be found? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:55pm on 10/20/11

I assume this is the one, right? [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:56pm on 10/20/11

Michael, bingo! [NT] - Traca - 3:03pm on 10/20/11

I cubed some leftover and with the sauce over spagetti. so so good. did you add onions? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:01pm on 10/20/11

I didn't add onions, but thought about it...and garlic. Surprised how good it was without them. [NT] - Traca - 7:56pm on 10/20/11
I'm going to make more sauce, cube the leftovers & follow your lead...serve over pasta. Great idea! [NT] - Traca - 7:57pm on 10/20/11

I remember when, a few years back, I made my first curry recipe without a curry blend. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:03am on 10/21/11

I really want to make this, and with pasta it sounds great, I have whole wheat spaghetti in the - Heather_in_SF - 6:16pm on 10/21/11

20716. Brine for Thanksgiving turkey? - Pam - 3:14pm on 10/20/11 (10)

Pam, folks seem to fall into two brining camps...those who like it and [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 10/20/11

"Library book" - LOL! [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:56am on 10/21/11

Here is a whole thread from Thanksgiving past about brining [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 4:58pm on 10/20/11
Pam, I've always brined, even my little chicks. Just because that's what my mom did. I do only - Marg CDN2 - 4:59pm on 10/20/11
Thanksgiving: I feel like a kitchen goddess...thanks to the Chez Panisse brine. Amazing. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:01pm on 10/20/11
I once made the mistake of brining a "Butterball" brand turkey. The turkey was already brined - Joe - 8:10pm on 10/20/11

Kosher turkeys are also already brined. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:57pm on 10/20/11
True. I ran into this with a Jenny-O turkey. I "thought" it - MarilynFL - 5:02pm on 10/21/11

I like the Trader Joe's pre-brined turkey, cooked on the BBQ with maple-sage butter. - Steve2 in LA - 8:25pm on 10/20/11
Brining...a cook's secret weapon! - Glennis_NoCA - 12:45am on 11/03/11

20717. Now I need help with how to "keep the chili warm" in a crock pot...since I've [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:54pm on 10/20/11 (2)

When I use a crock pot (mostly at the holidays) to keep pozole at serving temp, I... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:20pm on 10/20/11

Very good instructions. Thanks Michael! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:05pm on 10/20/11

20718. Bagged salad recall (yet another reason to drink your dinner) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:15pm on 10/20/11 (6)

Aiee! Not again! [NT] - Meryl - 8:15pm on 10/20/11
I wonder, does alcohol kill salmonella?? where's SallyBR---- [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:59pm on 10/20/11

Alcohol and Salmonella.... - SallyBR - 2:12am on 10/21/11

nuts. I thought maybe a swig of wine after every bite of salad would take care of the bugs. [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:51pm on 10/21/11

I'll drink to that. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:59pm on 10/21/11
Maybe if you gargle for a minute or two... - SallyBR - 1:58am on 10/22/11

20719. Can we start a TandT list for Thanksgiving (or does it exist somewhere?), please? Invited 8 people. - ErininNY - 7:53pm on 10/20/11 (56)

20719. REC: Bacon and Herb Roast Turkey Breast from Emeril [LINK] - mboley - 5:55pm on 10/21/11 (15)

Chez Panisse turkey brine, then.. [LINK] - Traca - 8:03pm on 10/20/11
This looks excellent. :) Thanks for posting, all! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:17am on 10/23/11

Oh! Thanks, T. :) May you get all the deliciously crispy bits on Thanksgiving! [NT] - ErininNY - 10:04pm on 10/20/11
Also, it appears that I should start cooking and baking...a week ago! [NT] - ErininNY - 10:04pm on 10/20/11

Cranberry Tart with Polenta Crust - Traca - 8:13pm on 10/20/11
Pumpkin Ice Cream - fabulous! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:14pm on 10/20/11
Chez Panisse Rum Ice Cream (good with bourbon or cognac too) - Traca - 8:16pm on 10/20/11
Tom Colicchio's Roasted Garlic Flans - Traca - 8:19pm on 10/20/11
Jerry Traunfeld's Celery, Pear and Hazelnut Salad (nice, light side/salad) - Traca - 8:23pm on 10/20/11

PatNoCal's Cranberry Walnut Salad - Traca - 8:25pm on 10/20/11

Goat Cheese Spread (great do ahead appetizer--see notes for cheater version) [LINK] - Traca - 8:33pm on 10/20/11

Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake - Delicious! [LINK] - Meryl - 8:36pm on 10/20/11

(This is also in T&T). [NT] - Meryl - 9:22pm on 10/20/11

Deep Dish Apple Crisp - another delicious one! - Meryl - 8:46pm on 10/20/11
Citrus Green Bean Salad (also posted in T&T): [LINK] - Meryl - 8:57pm on 10/20/11

Carrot Confit - Meryl - 9:00pm on 10/20/11
Thanks, Meryl--these look great! [NT] - ErininNY - 10:05pm on 10/20/11

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Hazelnuts (in T&T) [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:52am on 10/21/11
REC. Cranberry Relish This is repeated yearly on NPR. It really is wonderful. - elaine - 3:54am on 10/21/11
Here's my old Thanksgiving 101 (I thought it was in T&T someplace but can't find) - maria.test - 7:14am on 10/21/11

I'm printing this out and plastering it somewhere in the kitchen. Many thanks. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:24am on 10/23/11

All American, All Delicious Apple Pie - Dorie Greenspan (also in T&T) [LINK] - maria.test - 7:20am on 10/21/11
TG Salads thread link [NT] [LINK] - maria.test - 7:28am on 10/21/11

Umm, these posts are from me - Mariadnoca but my id changed/linked to other site - MariaDNoCA - 7:41am on 10/21/11

Ok, looks like the user names logins for the social and swap sections are linked now - MariaDNoCA - 7:48am on 10/21/11

REC: Silver Palate's Roast Turkey with Port - Dawn_MO - 12:54pm on 10/21/11

This sounds amazing! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:26am on 10/23/11

It's very good, and I love how the veggies on the bottom of the roasting pan - Dawn_MO - 11:54am on 10/23/11

I always use an immersion blender and blend a few of the caramelized veggies into the gravy. adds - AngAk1 - 6:21pm on 10/24/11

REC: Swedish Cream with Raspberry Sauce (Lucia's) - Dawn_MO - 12:56pm on 10/21/11
REC: PENNY'S HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE - Dawn_MO - 12:58pm on 10/21/11
REC: Silver Palate's Salmon Mousse - Dawn_MO - 1:01pm on 10/21/11
REC: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes (make-ahead) - Dawn_MO - 1:12pm on 10/21/11
REC: Cabernet Cranberries - Dawn_MO - 1:19pm on 10/21/11

One more, and one of my favorites. REC: Dorothy's Creamed Onions - Dawn_MO - 11:58am on 10/23/11

Richard's T&T Cranberry Relish [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:06pm on 10/21/11

I've had friends talking about this since last year's Christmas Brunch! - Michael in Sarasota - 12:18am on 10/22/11

I will be making it this year too. It sounds fantastic. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:46am on 10/23/11

Ina Garten's Saganak Corn Pudding (with variations) [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:10pm on 10/21/11
Over the top Baked Macaroni and Cheese [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:12pm on 10/21/11

Sacher Torte as relayed by Alice B. Toklas from her Imperial Austrian Cook [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:16pm on 10/21/11

No response, but this is truly an amazing recipe. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:28am on 11/05/11

Blackberry Pie Bars [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:16pm on 10/21/11

The one and only 1829 Kentucky Chess Pie [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:20pm on 10/21/11

REC: Pumpkintinis - Richard in Cincy - 4:22pm on 10/21/11
Gingerbread Layer Cake [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:24pm on 10/21/11

this would be lovely as small gift cakes, single layers baked in foil pans, iced and decorated. nice [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:13pm on 10/24/11

REC: Grandma's Thanksgiving Cake - Richard in Cincy - 4:27pm on 10/21/11

This would be nice for the morning after...when I imagine we all sit around in robes, drinking lots - ErininNY - 1:28am on 10/23/11

That is the way it always is... [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 3:26am on 11/05/11

Egyptian Candied Pumpkin Custard [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 4:28pm on 10/21/11

Richard, I believer your Gluhwein Red Cabbage will be on our table with the turkey. we always have - AngAk1 - 6:18pm on 10/24/11

REC: Julia Child's Corn Chowder - Richard in Cincy - 4:32pm on 10/21/11
Autumn Trifle With Roasted Apples, Pears, And Pumpkin-Caramel Sauce - MariaDNoCA - 4:34pm on 10/21/11
Granny's Aunt Emma's Dressing [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 7:09pm on 10/21/11

20720. To check out: Moroccan-Spiced Roast Chicken - Williams-Sonoma [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:50pm on 10/20/11 (1)

yum! I believe I can smell this already. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:57pm on 10/20/11

20721. Ooh, I'm gonna try this soon: Roasted Sweet Onions with Herbed Bread Crumbs [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:01am on 10/21/11 (4)

2 of my main food groups. yum. [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:06pm on 10/21/11
Prepared the onions for tonight's dinner and they were delicious. Will certainly make them again. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:03pm on 10/21/11

Glad to hear it! [NT] - Meryl - 11:48pm on 10/21/11

Thanks for posting Meryl. :-D [NT] - Sylvia - 11:55am on 10/22/11

20722. ISO Ideas for a large pan of sliced roast pork sirloin roast - Richard in Cincy - 1:49pm on 10/21/11 (14)

Carnitas tacos. Add some Mexican spices to it and broil it in your oven - Dawn_MO - 1:58pm on 10/21/11
The leftover pork would be great in this Rec: New Mexican Pork and Green Chile Stew - Pat-NoCal - 2:22pm on 10/21/11

Would also be good in these Chinese Pork and Mushroom Wraps [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:27pm on 10/21/11

And Roast Pork Cubano Sandwiches [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:28pm on 10/21/11

I was just going to suggest this! I used to have these in Puerto Rico. YUM! Use a panini grill. [NT] - barb_b - 2:30pm on 10/21/11

Agreed, a panini grill would be great for these. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:43pm on 10/21/11

The above recipes are made from this Roasted Pork Loin with Maple Mustard Crust [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:39pm on 10/21/11

And last but not least, the whole article on making a big pork roast then transforming the leftovers [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:42pm on 10/21/11

aren't vietnamese banh mi sandwiches also made with pork? [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:54pm on 10/21/11

I have a recipe for Bahn Mi at home, will post tonight/tomorrow. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 6:53pm on 10/21/11

How about a homestyle take on shepherd's pie with this Pork and Potato Casserole [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:53pm on 10/21/11
Check out this Pork Fried Rice (with leftover pork). [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:01pm on 10/21/11
make some of the curried eggplant up in 20715 and serve with the pork [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:56pm on 10/21/11
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:02pm on 10/21/11

20723. Totally NFR. I love halloween baby costumes. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:06pm on 10/21/11 (9)

That is so adorable! In a similar vein [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 6:53pm on 10/21/11

I have a dog---and it's cold up here. oh wait, I knit too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:58pm on 10/21/11

How cute is that [NT] - elaine - 7:30pm on 10/21/11

They both have over-sized, big, round heads. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:44pm on 10/21/11

adorable! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:58pm on 10/21/11
In case you want to knit wildlife sweaters: Sweaters for Penguins [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 8:00pm on 10/22/11

Aaaaah! - Lana in FL - 3:33pm on 10/23/11
Heather, have you seen this?? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:22pm on 10/26/11

and speaking of yarn arts---I was so touched by a young teen girl in the JoAnn's checkout line---- - AngAk1 - 7:25pm on 10/26/11

20724. Friday Funnies: have you seen this Food Network humor site? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:10pm on 10/21/11 (15)

OMG! That is disgusting! She's New York's First Lady...I'm sorry for you NY! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:45pm on 10/21/11
Who is this woman??!! Why would she bother taping this, let alone posting it? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:34pm on 10/21/11

Marg, she has a show on the Food Network and is also the girl friend of NY gov. Andrew Cuomo. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:18pm on 10/22/11

I had no idea. This is just embarrassing. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:19pm on 10/22/11

Holy grief! The show producer must have been having a heart attack! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:59pm on 10/21/11
Ugh! I'm not much of an icing person, even homemade, with a - Melissa Dallas - 1:13am on 10/22/11

Me neither - I hate buttercream, etc. I prefer most cakes unfrosted or with dark chocolate ganache! [NT] - Meryl - 1:55am on 10/22/11

There are so many things wrong with this, one doesn't know where to start. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:02am on 10/22/11
Seasonal Frivolity... [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 6:56pm on 10/22/11

That can't be for real. Tell me it's a joke...........please. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:52am on 10/23/11

It's real! That Mrs. Cuomo knows her Kwanzaa. ;) (Not.) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:34am on 10/23/11

This one is still my all time favorite! [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:55am on 10/23/11

Gag me with an aircraft carrier!!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:18am on 10/23/11

Not familiar with her too much, but might I add that she's - FloriSandy - 2:25am on 10/23/11

OMG, I didn't see that pie filling coming. No, no, no I didn't. - MariaDNoCA - 9:53pm on 11/03/11

20725. Howard Johnson's Tartare Sauce - Earnie - 7:03pm on 10/21/11 (0)

20726. I was going to make rice pudding for the market tomorrow, and I thought - Dawn_MO - 7:12pm on 10/21/11 (1)

I think that sounds wonderful though and I've never heard of that twist... - Heather_in_SF - 10:00pm on 10/21/11

20727. Anyone make remoulade as an ongoing experiment? Just wondering what your favourite - Marg CDN2 - 11:40pm on 10/21/11 (4)

Shrimp Remoulade. Not ongoing, but it was very good. I made this for a filling [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:50am on 10/22/11
I really like this recipe from John Besh.. Like you, I've used lots of recipes, but this is a fave. - Curious1 - 2:43pm on 10/22/11
Good. Thanks. This gives me about 16 more variations to work on. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:10pm on 10/24/11
thanks for the recipes. I'll be making this for a NYs bash---easy and tasty! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 10/24/11

20728. Are white pumpkins with white flesh edible? Everything that I read says that white - Barbara in VA - 12:30am on 10/22/11 (7)

Okay, just found this. I think it is not the best for eating... [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 12:34am on 10/22/11
I grow "Lumina" white pumpkins. They are delicious--rich orange flesh, more like a sweetmeat [LINK] - Junebug - 9:31pm on 10/23/11

Thanks for the pointer to this recipe, sounds great, especially the Bonne Id�e variations. Can't go - Pat-NoCal - 3:35pm on 10/24/11

I totally made up the filling, and it was still good. It would have been even better with a bigger - Junebug - 4:11pm on 10/24/11

Wow, your filling sounds delicious! I can just taste all those components - Pat-NoCal - 6:26pm on 10/24/11

BTW, here's Dorie's 2008 blog about how she went about the recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:02pm on 10/28/11

And our Lizzy blogged about it too. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:11pm on 10/28/11

20729. Advice needed to purchase double boiler for melting chocolate. After much googling, [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:34am on 10/22/11 (20)

Usually double boilers come in 2 parts. See link. The top pot shouldn't fit deeply inside the bottom [LINK] - Meryl - 1:04am on 10/22/11

I have this one & it works well. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:06am on 10/22/11

I think the gap might be disastrous with melted chocolate - Melissa Dallas - 1:05am on 10/22/11
Honestly?!....you don't need a double boiler for melting chocolate. All you need to do is set a bowl - Pat-NoCal - 1:57am on 10/22/11

I totally agree - that's what I use. [NT] - Meryl - 1:58am on 10/22/11

(a bowl over a pot of water, that is). [NT] - Meryl - 1:59am on 10/22/11
It's one less gadget needed in the kitchen -- making room for more important gadgets. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:01am on 10/22/11

Yeah! [NT] - Meryl - 2:05am on 10/22/11

and/or making room for more chocolate, as in Meryl's case, I'm guessing. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:03am on 10/22/11

You got it! [NT] - Meryl - 6:11am on 10/22/11

Me Three. With the large collection of stainless steel bowls I've accumulated over the years... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:23pm on 10/22/11

Well glory be! I just sampled two of my SS bowls over my 4.5 qt. pot and the wider one sits at - FloriSandy - 3:30am on 10/22/11

Yes indeedy, that should work beautifully for you. Whatcha makin'? (inquiring minds and all that!) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:17am on 10/22/11

Chocolate & Chocolate coated (using PB melts), chocolate covered marshmallows - FloriSandy - 10:58pm on 10/22/11

Okay Pat. I use this method too but I always put a spoon in between the bowl and the pot... - Barbara in VA - 11:28am on 10/22/11

Barbara, I'd recommend using a metal bowl. Lightweight and no chance of shattering. :) [NT] - Traca - 3:08pm on 10/22/11
I would say choose a bowl that just sits gently on top of the pan, not one that gets wedged deep - Pat-NoCal - 3:08pm on 10/22/11

I use the microwave at 50% power [NT] - rhoward2va - 11:30am on 10/22/11
I believe heat diffusers can be bought very inexpensively at hardware stores [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 11:43am on 10/22/11

Thanks again everyone for your help. I can't wait to get my mini chocolate factory started! LOL [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:02pm on 10/22/11

20730. Can I start??? Saturday Six:...................... - Barbara in VA - 11:40am on 10/22/11 (25)

Barbara, you are very ambitious. I'm thinking about scrambling an egg......LOL! [NT] - Sylvia - 11:57am on 10/22/11

Sylvia, it is gorgeous and chilly here today and that puts me in a cooking mood. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:15pm on 10/22/11

Cannot match you, not even close... - SallyBR - 5:59pm on 10/22/11

pics please - cyalexa - 9:26pm on 10/22/11

We didn't take any.... but our grad student took one, if he sends it to us, I'll email you... [NT] - SallyBR - 12:22pm on 10/23/11

Mine has as many items, with just a little less reach: - Steve2 in LA - 7:04pm on 10/22/11
Oh Barbara...I'm tired just reading the list - LOL - deb-in-MI - 10:33pm on 10/22/11

can I join you two? I'll bring wine [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:54pm on 10/24/11

Barb would this be your pork recipe? I notice a couple of others w same name. [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 11:12pm on 10/22/11

Marg, I am not getting the link to work but I believe it goes to Epicurious-that's the one! on [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:28am on 10/23/11

yep. Thanks [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:42pm on 10/23/11

Impressive, Barb! This is one cookie recipe I aim to try... [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:54am on 10/23/11

How funny Erin, I was just reading about these cookies this morning, I think on the Cookie Maddness - Barbara in VA - 2:27am on 10/23/11

FYI, (not that it matters) but Kelly Rippen was born in Stratford, NJ and I [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:43am on 10/23/11

Yep, an omelete works well with a wooden spoon and other good ingredients. [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:21am on 10/23/11
Talk to me about the apple cake! Did you make? Did it use grannies? (apples, that is) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:41pm on 10/24/11

Barbara - tell us how everything turned out! I managed not to make a darn thing yesterday - deb-in-MI - 11:50am on 10/23/11
Sunday Six - Pat-NoCal - 3:02am on 10/24/11

Pork Chop Stuffed with Chorizo and Apples in Balsamic Vinegar-Adobo Sauce, w/Garlic Mashed Potatoes [LINK] - FloriSandy - 4:17am on 10/24/11

Mmmm, this sounds good, Sandy, my kind of recipe. One apple down, a whole bunch more to go. LOL [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:39pm on 10/24/11

But, score!!!. Found this nice apple-y thread in the archives! Is this a great forum or what?! [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:48pm on 10/24/11

Steve's Apple Butter is awesome. I make it in the slo-cooker overnight [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:46pm on 10/24/11

Great idea. Sounds delish! Thanks Ang, and Steve! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:00am on 10/25/11

Weekend Six - Traca - 5:24am on 10/24/11

That lamb dish sounds very creative! Especially for an event where people are walking and talking. - barb_b - 5:56pm on 10/25/11

20731. Anyone in the DC area, Michael Pollan will be at the Strathmore in Bethesda [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 2:45pm on 10/22/11 (0)

20732. Sorta food-related video. Just sharing [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:44pm on 10/22/11 (6)

My smile for the day! Thanks for sharing! [NT] - barb_b - 5:59pm on 10/22/11
Oh my face hurts. Thank you thank you Joe. Now I have to go out shopping, I'll see a dog and start - Marg CDN2 - 7:56pm on 10/22/11

I can picture it--trying to explain to the men in white coats about the cat treats - Joe - 11:04pm on 10/22/11

Loved it;) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:12pm on 10/22/11
Big Laugh here! Dogs will be dogs... [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:36am on 10/23/11
I was really sympathizing with the poor pup! :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:50am on 10/23/11

20733. ISO T&T gluten free cookies or pizza to make for my cultural exchange partner (who I don't know) - MariaDNoCA - 5:50pm on 10/22/11 (6)

MariaD, Over at Epicurious search for "Gluten-Free Pizza," it has very positive reviews. [NT] - GayR - 7:05pm on 10/22/11

Here is the link.......... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:06pm on 10/22/11
Wow, that is a lot of unusual flours to buy...I suppose there are many other uses for them - KarenNoCA - 11:11pm on 10/22/11

The Gluten-Free Girl blog has quite a following... [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:36am on 10/23/11

I was going to suggest this blog too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:51pm on 10/24/11

Bar none. Best gluten-free baked goods I've had are from this site (book due out in 2012) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:16am on 10/24/11

20734. Lesson of the Day: Judge not, lest ye be adjudged. And sometimes the judgement is quick! - Michael in Phoenix - 11:32pm on 10/22/11 (14)

Oh my. I envy people who can eat that heat. Lucky you didn't get dust in your eyes. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:40pm on 10/22/11
Gosh Michael, what do you do with those very hot chilis? - KarenNoCA - 11:40pm on 10/22/11

Laughing now, but not so at the time! I use a pinch here and there in a lot of ... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:54am on 10/23/11

I always wondered if people were exaggerating when - Melissa Dallas - 12:22am on 10/23/11
Michael, I'm afraid you've reluctantly earned your first HAZMAT training!! [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:40am on 10/23/11
Oh, my. Well, at least no sinus troubles for you in the near future? ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:35am on 10/23/11
Reminds me of trying to teach the pesky squirrels a lesson. - Music City Missy - 5:00am on 10/23/11

Ha! One day I was shopping at the 99 Only store and was checking the crushed chili . . . - mistral - 3:28am on 10/24/11

And then a word of advice for Penzey's ground red Chipotle pepper. . . - mistral - 3:30am on 10/24/11

Hubby loves the heat, so one birthday - desertcook - 5:25am on 10/24/11

owie. is this desertjean? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:56pm on 10/24/11

Yeah. I got confused when the eat.at came back up and - desertcook - 2:49am on 10/26/11

Did that making Szechuan food once...choked for hours! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 12:51am on 11/03/11

I did that eating Szechuan once and after an overnight in emerg, it took me 10 years to get over it. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:29am on 11/03/11

20735. RCP: Prosciutto de Parma Quesadilla - KarenNoCA - 11:49pm on 10/22/11 (1)

Wouldn't serve two in my house! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:21am on 10/23/11

20736. Crockpot Bean Recipe.........beans don't require soaking. - Sylvia - 12:30pm on 10/23/11 (5)

I am very surprised that the beans turned out so well without having been soaked overnight. - Sylvia - 10:49pm on 10/23/11

Those 10 hours of cooking more than make up for the lack of overnight soaking, no? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:12am on 10/24/11

Erinn, that's likely the case. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:36pm on 10/24/11

how much beer? [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:00pm on 10/24/11

1 regular bottle or can of beer or 1 1/3 cups. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:35pm on 10/24/11

20737. Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup (with Spinach). So good! [LINK] - Traca - 2:41pm on 10/23/11 (1)

Traca, this soup was excellant. My husband rated it the same. - KarenNoCA - 12:07am on 10/27/11

20738. I have made this soup twice this week - Michael Symon's Spicy Tomato & Blue Cheese ........ [LINK] - GayR - 8:50pm on 10/23/11 (3)

That looks good. - cyalexa - 3:13am on 10/24/11
Made that when I got the book... - SallyBR - 12:15pm on 10/24/11
Thanks for posting - sounds wonderful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:27pm on 10/24/11

20739. RCP: Braised Veal Shanks with Citrus - KarenNoCA - 11:56pm on 10/23/11 (0)

20740. Shredded Beef Flautas [LINK] - Traca - 5:11am on 10/24/11 (6)

Traca, this is perfect for my new toy I bought today! It�s a Imusa Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:50am on 10/26/11

I used that press in a cooking school in Mexico. They lined the insides w plastic wrap--easy clean. [NT] - Traca - 4:39am on 10/26/11

A plastic grocery bag is what our class instructor used and I've been using ever since. Works - Pat-NoCal - 1:25pm on 10/26/11

Ooh, I bet a freezer bag would be good too--more durable. [NT] - Traca - 3:02pm on 10/26/11

I prefer to use 2 halves of a zip-lock bag. Sturdier than other bags, washable and reusable. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:18pm on 10/26/11

Thanks for the tips everyone! I vision some delectable empanadas filled - FloriSandy - 2:11am on 10/27/11

20741. Richard, question on your blackberry bars...fresh or frozen berries? [NT] - Traca - 5:52am on 10/24/11 (2)

The recipe as is uses fresh... - Richard in Cincy - 3:00pm on 10/24/11

Great! Thanks. [NT] - Traca - 7:49pm on 10/24/11

20742. Good morning, eveyone. Meryl and I need your help. We're entering [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 10/24/11 (55)

Marilyn, check your email. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:48pm on 10/24/11

Darn it, Dawn. I was looking forward to seeing what people came up with, ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 1:56pm on 10/24/11

Hi Curious, it's not a name, it's something else. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:07pm on 10/24/11

Whew! Relieved to hear that, I had to laugh to see I was living up to my name. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:52pm on 10/24/11

Sauce for Chocoholics; or sauce for cocoa-holics [NT] - barb_b - 4:06pm on 10/24/11
Chocolate Extreme [NT] - barb_b - 4:07pm on 10/24/11

MarMer Max Chocolate Sauce (Building on the Marilyn / Meryl recipe) [NT] - barb_b - 4:09pm on 10/24/11

Here's a MarMermaid... - MarilynFL - 7:16pm on 10/24/11

: ) [NT] - barb_b - 7:35pm on 10/24/11
yo, winner! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:05pm on 10/24/11

I like this one! [NT] - Meryl - 4:21pm on 10/24/11

Choco-Sauce; Choco-Syrup (Stealing from Choco-latte) [NT] - barb_b - 4:39pm on 10/24/11
Florida Shore chocolate Sauce (Aren't you both from Fla? Building on the Jersey Shore unfortunat - barb_b - 4:42pm on 10/24/11
Aococ purys (Still having fun.... Cocoa Syrup spelled backwords) [NT] - barb_b - 4:46pm on 10/24/11
U.C.T. Ultimate Chocolate Topping [NT] - barb_b - 4:55pm on 10/24/11
MarMer Chocolate Madness [NT] - barb_b - 5:01pm on 10/24/11
M&M can be used w/ any of the above vs. Mar/Mer just need to check about Hershey. [NT] - barb_b - 5:06pm on 10/24/11
Show Stopping Chocolate Topping [NT] - barb_b - 5:12pm on 10/24/11
Sureal Chocolate Sauce [NT] - barb_b - 5:19pm on 10/24/11
Choco-lishious sauce; cocoa-lishious sauce (or topping, etc) [NT] - barb_b - 5:24pm on 10/24/11

OK, I am done. Hope it helps gets everyone's creative juices flowing, feel free to use/build on any - barb_b - 5:28pm on 10/24/11

wow, girlfriend...you should be in advertizing! Thanks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:30pm on 10/24/11

"Merlyn's Liquid Velvet Chocolate Sauce" [NT] - GayR - 5:31pm on 10/24/11

oh, this sounds very Middle Earth. Gay. Lovely! [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:31pm on 10/24/11
Love it!!! [NT] - Meryl - 7:14pm on 10/24/11

Marilyn and Meryl, I am glad you both like the name, I incorporated both names to get "Merlyn." [NT] - GayR - 10:01pm on 10/24/11

I love the Merlyn name - clever! Building on same, Merlyn's Magical Chocolate Sauce [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:42am on 10/25/11
"Merlyn's Liquid Velvet Chocolate Elixir" [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:34am on 10/26/11
Playing on that: Merlyn's Black Velvet Chocolate Sauce [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:01am on 11/08/11

Would you give us your description of the sauce, how/why it stands out beyond others? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:15pm on 10/24/11
WIP. (Work in Progress) xxxxx developed by 2 chocolate lovin chicks [NT] - barb_b - 7:35pm on 10/24/11
Barb, you're good! I like them all, but the Show Stopping Chocolate Topping really catches my eye. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:54pm on 10/24/11
Chocolate Gloss (rhymes with sauce. Okay - not so good at this:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:19pm on 10/24/11
Exxstasy Choc Sauce - SallyBR - 9:32pm on 10/24/11
Epic Fudge Sauce [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:52pm on 10/24/11
OK, now, I am just having fun... M&M Ultimate Chocolate Experience [NT] - barb_b - 10:50pm on 10/24/11
Chocoholic Sauce [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:45am on 10/25/11

oops is missed it! barb_b already mentioned chocoholic! Sorry barb! [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:50am on 10/25/11

Well thanks a lot for putting me in OCD mode trying to figure out names!! LOL [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:24am on 10/25/11
I'm partial to "Merlyn's Liquid Velvet Chocolate Sauce" - good luck!!! [NT] - cheezz - 2:14am on 10/25/11

Merlyn's Magical Chocolate Sauce [NT] - Traca - 4:06am on 10/25/11

Last Request Chocolate Sauce [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:26am on 10/25/11
Chocsong l'Amour. Deeply Darkly Delicious Sauce. - Lana in FL - 3:53am on 10/25/11
Schoko-licous Sauce. a nod to Scharffenberger [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:15pm on 10/25/11

I think Ang has a good idea here. I'd be surprised that they haven't done similar before but - Marg CDN2 - 9:01pm on 10/25/11

Marg, we can use any name we want, but we must use their brand of chocolate in the recipe. [NT] - Meryl - 9:56pm on 10/25/11

Thanks, everyone. There are some great ideas here! [NT] - Meryl - 4:42am on 10/26/11

Amazing response. Thank you all! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:41pm on 10/26/11

How long can this kept? I'd like to make some for upcoming holiday baking. TIA ladies! [NT] - cheezz - 2:56am on 10/28/11

A word of caution cheezz - �Merlyn� might be in the midst of copyright protection right now. - FloriSandy - 3:20am on 10/28/11
I've kept it several months in the refrigerator. Note: This is the new version with the corn syrup. [NT] - Meryl - 3:36am on 10/28/11

Thanks Meryl! FloriSandy.... I only intend it for family gifts - won't be selling it :) - cheezz - 1:27am on 10/29/11

Of course you wouldn't be selling it cheezz. You should - FloriSandy - 2:09am on 10/29/11

Midnight, before midnight, after midnight...mid-afternoon... Sheesh! I have no prob indulging :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:18am on 10/30/11

Honestly I like Dyslexic and the story that goes with how it got it's name - it's a fun hook [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:04am on 11/08/11

20743. One last question about the chili: has anyone ever zested a fresh jalapeno? - MarilynFL - 6:25pm on 10/24/11 (5)

I would suggest adding a couple tablespoons of pickled jalapeno juice. - Dawn_MO - 6:46pm on 10/24/11

great tip Dawn. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:10pm on 10/24/11

The Homesick Texan has a new cookbook out that I would love to buy. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:55pm on 10/24/11

Dawn, here is a similar blog/cookbook from a girl I went to school [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 1:09am on 10/25/11

I tested it and am using this idea. Thanks, Dawn! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:03pm on 10/26/11

20744. 25 Soup Recipes from The Kitchen [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:04pm on 10/24/11 (11)

Those soups look great, Traca. Thanks for posting! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:52pm on 10/24/11
Thanks . . . - magnoliainchicago - 11:55pm on 10/24/11

Magnolia, thanks for the recommendation re: Ina's Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup [LINK] - Traca - 3:58am on 10/25/11

For a lighter soup, the Spicy Asian Chicken soup from the T&T files is a favorite of mine. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:00am on 10/25/11

That one is a favorite in our house too. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:22pm on 10/25/11
Thanks again, but here's my soup "problem" - magnoliainchicago - 2:05am on 10/26/11

That's fine. I'd leave out the cilantro or try something else (Thai basil?) [NT] - Traca - 4:35am on 10/26/11

I'm still thinking about this Coconut Red Lentil Soup from 101 Cookbooks [LINK] - Traca - 4:03am on 10/25/11

This sounds yummy. Must try this one! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 2:04pm on 10/25/11
Traca this looks wonderful! Thanks for posting. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:08pm on 10/25/11
Have been eyeing this one too. And this variation topped with shrimp. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:12pm on 10/25/11

20745. Rec: Specknodel (Bacon Dumplings with Cabbage) - Melissa Dallas - 9:44pm on 10/24/11 (8)

OMG - this is going on my to try list for this coming weekend. [NT] - Music City Missy - 3:31am on 10/25/11
Have to try this asap! Sounds so good. [NT] - elaine - 6:07am on 10/25/11
You had me at bacon!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:26pm on 10/25/11
Melissa... - Richard in Cincy - 2:02pm on 10/25/11

Thanks Richard. I'll try the salting/hot vinaigrette idea. - Melissa Dallas - 2:40pm on 10/25/11
That's an interesting technique Richard. When I was a kid, there was a really great cook on our - Marg CDN2 - 4:30pm on 10/25/11

well, that just BEGS the question: and what is the "other secret recipe"???? - MarilynFL - 1:08pm on 10/26/11

It was a lemon pie with a whipped cream topping & a meringue crust. Uncommon crust for the old days. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:36pm on 10/26/11

20746. Dining in Paris......with children - mboley - 9:57pm on 10/24/11 (11)

mboley, you might get some help on this forum. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 12:06am on 10/25/11
M, if I act like I'm six, can I go too?? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:19am on 10/25/11

ooh, ooh! Me too me too me too?? [NT] - cheezz - 2:21am on 10/25/11

Fodor's forums is my "go to" place for all things travel. Here is a direct link to France >> [LINK] - cheezz - 2:23am on 10/25/11
my grandsons in Geneva are just about the same age. They eat - Janet in NC - 2:47am on 10/25/11

Janet - we lived in Geneva for 2 years - mboley - 8:46pm on 10/25/11

They have been there for 12 years...... - Janet in NC - 1:55am on 10/26/11

what a wonderful experience---fro them and for you! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 10/26/11

David Lebovitz has lots of good practical travel advice for Paris, and a guest blogger with kids [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:56pm on 10/25/11

link to the Top 10 things to do with kids post [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:57pm on 10/25/11

Thanks for the links! I can't wait to check them all out! Keep 'em coming! [NT] - mboley - 9:37pm on 10/25/11

20747. Saturday Six review..... [IMAGE] - Barbara in VA - 1:51pm on 10/25/11 (26)

And since I can't figure out how to get two pics in my post, here's the other half! [NT] [IMAGE] - Barbara in VA - 1:53pm on 10/25/11
Wow! Just beautiful. Nicely done! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:01pm on 10/25/11
Really looks great, Barbara. I LOVE how the cookies look next to each other... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:21pm on 10/25/11

Thanks Michael. Here's the peanut ones, they were easy to find on line... - Barbara in VA - 2:31pm on 10/25/11
Here's the far left ones, Chocolate-Sesame Cookies from Oct BH&G: - Barbara in VA - 2:38pm on 10/25/11
Thank you so much, Barbara. I appreciate it! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:20pm on 10/25/11

Barbara, here's a Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel recipe, it might be right up your alley. [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:39pm on 10/25/11

Yes curious, this does look like exactly what I want! The one I made had whipped eggwhites - Barbara in VA - 9:00pm on 10/25/11

Bravo Barbara - beautiful pics - awesome spread! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:17pm on 10/25/11
How beautiful! Will you gobble them up or do you freeze for Christmas? [NT] - barb_b - 3:25pm on 10/25/11

Speaking of cookies....Has anyone heard from Sandi/Hawaii? [NT] - barb_b - 3:26pm on 10/25/11

I just sent her an email. I will let you know when I hear from her. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:47pm on 10/25/11

Thanks Dawn, I see she checked in below! [NT] - barb_b - 11:17am on 10/26/11

Barbara, Lovely job.....everything looks so tempting. [NT] - GayR - 4:54pm on 10/25/11
How fun! - Richard in Cincy - 8:22pm on 10/25/11

How exciting. That's a boatload of soap. Will you use them for gifts? Ironically, I was - Pat-NoCal - 9:47pm on 10/25/11

some info, a soap recipe, and some links... - Richard in Cincy - 12:35am on 10/26/11

My DD and I just made soap for the first time and I was surprised how fast and easy it was...and fun [NT] - cheezz - 12:41am on 10/26/11

Richard, have you ever used lantana essential oil? [NT] - cheezz - 12:42am on 10/26/11

No, I haven't used that one. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 12:45am on 10/26/11

Ohmygosh, you're awesome. Thanks for the recipe and info. I just may try it myself. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:19am on 10/26/11
Thanks for the links Richard. Will be fun reading! [NT] - barb_b - 11:20am on 10/26/11

I have never met anyone that has made soap... That is very cool! Now I am going to look on the net - barb_b - 10:38pm on 10/25/11

Barbara...all I can say is Wow! and Wow! again. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:48am on 10/26/11
Thanks everyone! Just gearing up for all the holiday baking :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:10pm on 10/26/11

I can't imagine how comforting it would be to come home to see this display. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:38pm on 10/26/11

20748. Meryl, our Fred Meyer(Kroger) and Safeways have your Smokehouse pepper. need more? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:12pm on 10/25/11 (1)

Hey Ang, hallieinFL was kind enough to mail me a few containers, so I have enough for now. But, I'll - Meryl - 10:00pm on 10/25/11

20749. Low Carb Interest? - Richard in Cincy - 8:29pm on 10/25/11 (29)

Congrats on your achievement! Yes, I too saw great results low-carbing in the past. South Beach - Pat-NoCal - 9:43pm on 10/25/11

oh, and here's a favorite for low-carbing Rec: Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:31am on 10/26/11

Old hat, but my grandfather was a physician and the only - Melissa Dallas - 10:11pm on 10/25/11
Low-carb/no-carb was a staple waaaay back with bodybuilders. It morphed... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:11am on 10/26/11
Low carb used to be the only way I could lose weight. Now nothing works. Getting old STINKS! - cheezz - 12:38am on 10/26/11

Amen, sister. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:37am on 10/26/11

CathyZ did wonderful on a low-carb diet. And she keeps it off! That's the - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 10/26/11

Hmmm... And she's probably 40, right?! :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:55pm on 10/26/11

nope, but she looks it! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:51pm on 10/26/11

I know...she looks amazing, damn her. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:55pm on 10/27/11

congrats Richard. what a great accomplishment. I'm ready to get back on the low carb wagon. - AngAk1 - 1:24am on 10/26/11

Ang, - Richard in Cincy - 1:37am on 10/26/11

I'm fine with the low carb food but I do like a glass or two of wine before dinner or a martini or - Janet in NC - 2:03am on 10/26/11
CathyZ, I'm sure, could offer much perspective. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:34am on 10/26/11

Yes, the skinny of her diet! [NT] - FloriSandy - 4:11am on 10/26/11

I printed this out. thanks so much. I feel newly encouraged. lets do it! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 10/26/11

Yes - my husband has tried to be low carb as possible for YEARS - Music City Missy - 1:25am on 10/26/11
I try to keep carbs low also - big problem is breakfast - what do you do for that? [NT] - elaine - 5:52am on 10/26/11

huevos rancheros (w/o tortilla), crustless quiche with herbs, veggies, cheese,... - Richard in Cincy - 1:34pm on 10/26/11

Fritatas, Frisee Salad with Lardons & Poached Egg, Egg-White Omelets & any kind of "dinner" product - Steve2 in LA - 7:23pm on 10/26/11
The mission lo-carb tortillas aren't bad and have lots of fiber in them [NT] - cheezz - 9:56pm on 10/26/11

Way to go Richard! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:41am on 10/26/11
Yeah Richard! Great job, keep up the good work! (I too know how hard it is to loose weight.) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:15pm on 10/26/11
Very impressive! Funny, I was reading your post and wondering how you managed - barb_b - 1:25pm on 10/26/11

Garlic Parmesan Flaxseed Crackers - Richard in Cincy - 1:43pm on 10/26/11

I enjoy crunch too. Richard, what size was the pan you used please? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:10pm on 10/26/11
I use my toaster oven baking pan. Not sure of the size, but it isn't large, maybe 10X12? - Richard in Cincy - 7:06pm on 10/26/11

Richard, congratulations on your accomplishment! I'm late to this discussion, the way you - Joe - 5:14am on 10/28/11
Congratulations, Richard. I have no experience in low carb diets; I LOVE carbs - EvaN - 7:56pm on 11/08/11

20750. ISO Heather_in_SF - need your addy to send bay leaves - Tess - 11:05pm on 10/25/11 (0)

20751. Still have some bay leaves left - anyone want some? - Tess - 11:07pm on 10/25/11 (22)

Yes please, I just ran out and would *luv* some. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:17am on 10/26/11

Pat - sent you email - you can delete your email addy inside [NT] - Tess - 1:52am on 10/28/11

Thanks Tess!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:22am on 10/28/11

Tess, your bay leaves were so wonderful last year - Richard in Cincy - 1:25am on 10/26/11

Isn't it great to just pluck a leaf or two whenever you need it? When they get larger you can use - Tess - 1:42am on 10/28/11

Yes! And thanks for the great idea! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:13pm on 10/28/11

Tess, I'm in NC. Can I grow a tree like yours? [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:07am on 10/26/11

I don't see why not... I'm not really a green thumb type person and I don't pay it much - Tess - 1:38am on 10/28/11

yes please - cyalexa - 2:13am on 10/26/11

You got it - sending them out tomorrow [NT] - Tess - 1:52am on 10/28/11

thanks - cyalexa - 6:07pm on 10/29/11
they arrived - cyalexa - 2:19am on 11/05/11

Could ya'll post some good recipes for using them? I have a bunch from Penzy's that - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 10/26/11

dry-brined turkey - uses 10 bay leaves [LINK] - cyalexa - 12:18pm on 10/26/11

oh, I did a dry-brine ONCE. I buzzed the kosher salt and herbs together - MarilynFL - 1:30pm on 10/26/11

I did something similar - cyalexa - 12:09am on 10/27/11

Thanks for the article, cyalexa, definitely going to try this method with turkey. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:58pm on 10/26/11
great article. thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:13pm on 10/26/11

so, we don't rinse a dry brined turkey? just pat it dry? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 10/26/11

yes, just pat dry [NT] - cyalexa - 12:03am on 10/27/11

Roasted Bay Leaf Potatoes [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 1:32pm on 10/26/11

Thank you! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:06pm on 10/28/11

20752. ISO: Michael in Sarasota. I went to Acapulco Tropical today and found cooked lard (manteca) that [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:12am on 10/26/11 (1)

Tuesday is the day to go...Sunday afternoon is not! - Michael in Sarasota - 11:30am on 10/26/11

20753. Hi All! It's been a while! Got a new recipe to share: Parmesan Salsa... [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 6:22am on 10/26/11 (16)

Great to"see" you Sandi! [NT] - barb_b - 11:21am on 10/26/11

I recently saw your "helmet head" shot in Photobucket. Still makes me smile! - MarilynFL - 11:39am on 10/26/11

hahaha! now we know who to get the "helmet" from [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:18pm on 10/26/11

Sandi, welcome back! Made this salsa many times and love it. It's really good over pasta too. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:04pm on 10/26/11
Yum! I'll bet this would be great on pizza too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:42pm on 10/26/11
Would be a great starter to the Chicken Cacciatore on SallyBR's blog today, another Chiarello recipe [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:45pm on 10/26/11

I feel a casual dinner party menu coming on...lol. This fennel spiced prawn salad would make [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:27pm on 10/26/11

Something creamy after this. I'll be interested to know how you like it. I'm putting it on my list. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:06pm on 10/26/11

Mmm, yes, something creamy would be good. Maybe a caramel panna cotta, or - Pat-NoCal - 6:17pm on 10/26/11

I was thinking something lemony, like that secret recipe Marg mentioned up in 20745 [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:30pm on 10/26/11

As soon as that recipe shows up, I'll post it. I know it's here somewhere. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:36pm on 10/27/11

Made the Chicken Cacciatore Pronto last night, the version from his cookbook [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:17pm on 10/28/11

Thank for the link to the Bewitching, Pat! - SallyBBRR - 2:44pm on 10/26/11

You deserve that warm feeling. Thanks for all the great recipes you make and present on your blog. - Pat-NoCal - 2:51pm on 10/26/11

thanks Sandi! this sounds wonderful over veggies. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:16pm on 10/26/11
Made it last night - delish! Thank you, Sandi! What else do you put it on? [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:00pm on 10/28/11

20754. Made and canned a really good cranberry spread yesterday. - CynUpstateNY - 8:17am on 10/26/11 (1)

I can just taste it on a turkey sandwich with a nice slab of cream cheese! [NT] - cheezz - 9:59pm on 10/26/11

20755. "Queen of Sheba" cake...could anyone who has tasted this give me your - MarilynFL - 12:12pm on 10/26/11 (24)

My first impression of how it tastes..... - Joe - 2:47pm on 10/26/11

Marilyn, You may find this helpful, in addition to Joe's comments [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:52pm on 10/26/11

I don't know Gay. It's going to be a little difficult finding bottled s.e.x extract. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 10/26/11

Marilyn, My DH came in the kitchen just as I was laughing so hard and wanted to know what was so [LINK] - GayR - 5:40pm on 10/26/11
Penzey's probably knows you by now. I'll bet they'd get it in just for you. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:48pm on 10/26/11

Was thinking the same thing especially if she offers her black garter belt pie recipe in exchange.:) [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:01pm on 10/26/11

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:33pm on 10/26/11

you guys are gonna get me busted at work!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:37pm on 10/26/11

Oh, and here's the recipe, which I had typed up for a Valentine's Day cooking class - Joe - 7:27pm on 10/26/11

Joe, your last comment has me worried. Are you saying the - MarilynFL - 4:48pm on 10/27/11

I've never tried it with 70 percent, or for that matter with the expensive - Joe - 8:36pm on 10/27/11

Medrich has a Queen of Sheba cake in one of her books, doesn't look anything like Julia's [NT] - oli - 1:02pm on 10/27/11

Oli, I have Alice's Bittersweet (from the library) and that is the test recipe I'm - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 10/27/11

Marilyn, Did you see the Hazelnut-Cherry Variation I posted above? [NT] - GayR - 4:48pm on 10/27/11

I did, but I happened to have a full bag of almond meal and only a cup of hazelnut meal. - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 10/27/11

I understand.....unfortunately very costly ingredients. Just wanted to be sure you opened the post. [NT] - GayR - 5:06pm on 10/27/11
Almond meal is pretty cheap at Trader Joes [NT] - cheezz - 10:39pm on 10/27/11

aw, now you're just mocking me. FL just got their first TJ....about FIVE hours away. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:43am on 10/28/11

Yay! That means they'll likely start putting in stores throughout the state. Hang in there. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:58pm on 10/28/11
Oh Marilyn! So sorry!! If you need me to send you a bag, I will... just let me know :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:29am on 10/29/11

Just teasing ya', honey. I can get almond meal at a local store. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 10/31/11

I'm probably wrong since I am only going on memory, will check when I get home [NT] - oli - 6:20pm on 10/27/11
Is it possible to poke thin holes all over and sprinkle on a simple sugar syrup? - cheezz - 10:40pm on 10/27/11

Or serve it with a sweet sauce. I always serve it with vanilla-rum custard sauce (creme anglais) but - Joe - 2:44am on 10/28/11

20756. attachments - cyalexa - 12:24pm on 10/26/11 (20)

I wish I knew the answer to this. Maybe someone will know. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:31pm on 10/26/11
We weren't able to in past formats. I have posted an image of a doc though. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:50pm on 10/26/11
I think you could creat it as a Gmail document, then post THAT link. - Steve2 in LA - 7:28pm on 10/26/11
it it's word, you can copy and paste the text in the message section [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:38pm on 10/26/11
Test.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 7:42pm on 10/26/11

I can open it, but of course, it's in my own computer... let me know if it works for any of you.... [NT] - SallyBR - 7:43pm on 10/26/11

Oui, oui. C'est parfait. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 11:25pm on 10/26/11

Avec plaisir, madame.... ou mademoiselle, peut-etre? ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 12:54am on 10/27/11

Works for me. It's in a foreign language, right? If not, something's gone terribly, horribly, wrong. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:47pm on 10/26/11

Don't worry, all is fine.... Great! (more inside) - SallyBR - 7:51pm on 10/26/11

my test, dry-brined turkey recipe [LINK] - cyalexa - 12:19am on 10/27/11

I had to ask for permission to see it... - SallyBR - 11:35am on 10/27/11

I think I just changed the settings so anyone with the link can see it - cyalexa - 1:09pm on 10/27/11

Here's a "translation" of the recipe, courtesy of Babelfish. - Steve2 in LA - 7:54pm on 10/26/11

But I got bored and translated THAT recipe into "'merican". - Steve2 in LA - 8:07pm on 10/26/11

Now you are just spoiling my upcoming blog post, my friend... - SallyBR - 8:16pm on 10/26/11

I love culinary robot!! [NT] - barb_b - 8:30pm on 10/26/11
All those "tables"! Phew! That's a lof of furniture. But, since it's all being handled by... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:02pm on 10/26/11

works for me on my iMAC [NT] - cheezz - 4:32am on 10/27/11

You can always scan it, and save it on your computer as a jpeg. Then, upload it to... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:23pm on 10/26/11

20757. Europe Pictures [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 2:02pm on 10/26/11 (48)

Oktoberfest in Munich 2011 [IMAGE] - Richard in Cincy - 2:03pm on 10/26/11

Great to see you, Richard. And O-M-G, the food!!!!!!! Wow! I want to eat all of it....lol. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:58pm on 10/26/11
Oh groan. Wonderful plates! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:32pm on 10/26/11
OMG. I'm transported back to summer 1972. Olympics. Ratzkeller and tables full of all sorts of - AngAk1 - 7:50pm on 10/26/11

Berlin--Brandenburg--San Soucci Palace Kitchens - Richard in Cincy - 3:10pm on 10/26/11
Zgorzelec Poland - Richard in Cincy - 3:23pm on 10/26/11
Czechia--Prague and Cesky Krumlov - Richard in Cincy - 3:41pm on 10/26/11

:) Love that spice-package one. The Cesky Krumlov Co-op--not shabby! Bigger than I expected! [NT] - ErininNY - 1:24am on 10/28/11
Richard, what is that street food roasting on the long sticks? [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:48pm on 10/28/11

I'm wondering too. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:02pm on 10/28/11
Those are Ceske trdlo--it's sort of a cinnamon-roll dough wrapped - ErininNY - 4:21pm on 10/29/11

Erin, you barge right in anytime :) more info... - Richard in Cincy - 5:23pm on 10/29/11

Hmm, like big cannoli. Intriguing! - ErininNY - 10:48pm on 11/01/11

It's always such a coup when you arrive in a foreign country at the only time of the - Marg CDN2 - 5:39pm on 10/29/11

uh, in a word, YES! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:02pm on 10/29/11

Drooling copiously after this vicarious victualization! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:54pm on 10/26/11
Dresden - Richard in Cincy - 3:59pm on 10/26/11

Dresden continued.... - Richard in Cincy - 5:13pm on 10/26/11

N�rnberg and Franconia - Richard in Cincy - 4:27pm on 10/26/11

Th�ringen: Weimar and Eisenach - Richard in Cincy - 5:03pm on 10/26/11

Great pics, Richard! Thanks. I want non-american pig and lard. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:23pm on 10/26/11

groan! it's lunchtime and I'm eating crackers and fake WW cheese wedges. could it get any worse? [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:08pm on 10/26/11

Dear Richard, how did you possibly only gain 5 pounds! I would have exploded, LOL! Wonderful - Barbara in VA - 4:41pm on 10/26/11

ditto! What a fabulous trip filled with gastronomique delights. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:44pm on 10/26/11
I thought the exact same thing! I'd gain that much from just the gravy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:49pm on 10/26/11
It was the walking! Many many miles per day to walk off these - Richard in Cincy - 5:08pm on 10/26/11

Richard, Thank you for sharing....now I want to eat something. [NT] - GayR - 5:57pm on 10/26/11
Thanks SO much for sharing these. I grew up with some of this food so it's a stroll down cholesterol - Steve2 in LA - 7:45pm on 10/26/11

Steve, that would be hard to say... - Richard in Cincy - 1:58pm on 10/27/11

Thanks Richard. I have your sauerbraten recipe,which looks fab and a recipe for pretzel knodel, - Steve2 in LA - 8:15pm on 10/27/11

Steve, looks great. I would make the following tweaks: - Richard in Cincy - 2:33pm on 10/28/11

Saurebraten side dish: Gl�hwein Rotkohl [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 2:46pm on 10/28/11

My Richard Cookbook is becoming so fat. H and I had planned on working - Marg CDN2 - 4:57pm on 10/28/11

I certainly understand... - Richard in Cincy - 5:17pm on 10/28/11

Look great, thanks. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:43am on 10/29/11

Thanks You SOO much for sharing! What a wonderful vacation you had! I am - barb_b - 8:18pm on 10/26/11
Thanks for sharing these amazing pics! Nice to know you managed not to starve :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:12pm on 10/26/11
Richard, I had to look at a few at a time.... - SallyBR - 12:57am on 10/27/11
The problem with healthy eating is that it has to compete against - Melissa Dallas - 1:31am on 10/27/11

Melissa, did you see all the plates of the white kraut salad... - Richard in Cincy - 1:55pm on 10/27/11

I'm afraid I'd be triaging and saving my room for the other things :). [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:27pm on 10/27/11

I so understand. I did that frequently. - Richard in Cincy - 2:22pm on 10/28/11

Richard, is it still a drunken brawl there at Oktoberfest? I can remember being - Marg CDN2 - 8:04pm on 10/27/11

Marg, I was there during the daytime on the first weekend... - Richard in Cincy - 2:21pm on 10/28/11

I had that exact same experience in Florence 20 years ago. Ugly Americans...how embarrassing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:49pm on 10/28/11
"thought they owned the place." That sums up the attitude. [NT] - Joe - 4:51pm on 10/28/11

Oh my gosh, Richard- what a fabulous trip - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:09pm on 10/28/11
I have to agree with the rest: How on earth did you manage to gain only 5 pounds? - EvaN - 8:10pm on 11/08/11

20758. Question regarding moussaka, please - emtd - 6:47pm on 10/26/11 (4)

I think it would be fine. Pretty similar to lasagna and pastitso and - Melissa Dallas - 10:15pm on 10/26/11
Hmm . . . - magnoliainchicago - 2:20am on 10/27/11
Np problem doing it early. I've been making it for years - orchid - 3:21am on 10/27/11
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate the help. Betty [NT] - emtd - 3:50am on 10/30/11

20759. I made these Tarantula cookies last night from Joe at Culinary in the Country. very cute [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:29pm on 10/26/11 (3)

His recipe for Butter Finger Eyeballs looks like fun too! Thanks Ang. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:57pm on 10/26/11
Loved those! - desertculinary - 1:43am on 10/30/11
Loved those! [NT] - desertculinary - 1:43am on 10/30/11

20760. Momofuku Milk Bar Compost Cookies - Melissa Dallas - 10:45pm on 10/26/11 (0)

20761. I made Posole for the first time tonight. OMG. It is delicious. - Dawn_MO - 1:59am on 10/27/11 (20)

If you want to really learn to like hominy and be decadent - Melissa Dallas - 2:13am on 10/27/11

Oh yeah, and Posole is terrific. Especially on a chilly day. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:15am on 10/27/11

No ears? No snouts? My cleaning lady would not approve! LOL, it's delicious no matter what part - Joe - 2:46am on 10/27/11

I would like to try and make it with the dried hominy sometime, but for now, this is fine. - Dawn_MO - 11:33am on 10/27/11

No, not in the posole, just a Southern side dish. If you can - Melissa Dallas - 12:49pm on 10/27/11

I double Michael in Phoenix's carnita spice mixture for cooking my posole pork. Wonderful - MarilynFL - 1:13pm on 10/27/11

That's a great idea Mar. I usually make albondigas soup with the broth - Dawn_MO - 10:49pm on 10/27/11

like a take on mac and cheese? - cyalexa - 1:15pm on 10/27/11

This sounds really good. It sounds like it would make a great side dish. Thanks, cyalexa. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:57pm on 10/27/11

One of the ladies today, said she loved fried hominy, which is what - Dawn_MO - 10:43pm on 10/27/11

Rick Bayless's recipe is the one I use and it calls for pigs feet. I simmer the soup... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:43pm on 10/27/11

Here's a link to his recipe. It is "involved", but the results are excellent. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:04pm on 10/27/11
Thanks, Michael. I haven't seen it frozen, but then I haven't been looking for it either. - Dawn_MO - 10:47pm on 10/27/11

It's always part of our Christmas Eve feast. I make it in Phoenix a week or so... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:15pm on 10/28/11

You were right about that. I had it with the radishes, cabbage, cilantro, - Dawn_MO - 10:42pm on 10/27/11

Posole goood. I posted a recipe from the "Feast of Santa Fe" couple years back... - Richard in Cincy - 1:54pm on 10/27/11

I would love another one. Thanks, Richard. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:49pm on 10/27/11
Rec: Santa Fe Posole [NT] [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 2:11pm on 10/28/11

I'll add another that's delicious. Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger's Pork Chile Verde with Posole - Curious1 - 5:05pm on 10/27/11

I like the sounds of a green version too. My family tends to love the verde and - Dawn_MO - 10:51pm on 10/27/11

20762. I discovered The Kimchi Chronicals tonight on PBS - The Noodle and Dumpling Chronicles [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:41am on 10/27/11 (2)

Thanks San! I love noodles in any form. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:47pm on 10/27/11

My pleasure Mar. I tried in vain to find a collection of authentic Korean noodle recipes by [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:27am on 10/28/11

20763. help with wine and food pairing please - cyalexa - 3:40am on 10/27/11 (8)

I'd go with a Sauvignon Blanc. [NT] - Meryl - 4:07am on 10/27/11
I'd recommend a red execpt that idea takes a turn at "quiche and fruit salad" so,my suggestion is a - Steve2 in LA - 4:10am on 10/27/11

Steve is right, as usual, but you could also do a Pinot Grigio, or a pitcher of Sangria. - Joe - 4:39am on 10/27/11

sparkling water is always available here - cyalexa - 1:27pm on 10/27/11

Have you ever tried carbonating your wine? I'd DEFINITELY give that a shot. Every now and then, I - Steve2 in LA - 8:20pm on 10/27/11

I'll do it - cyalexa - 11:32pm on 10/29/11

Me too for a crispy rose, very chilled. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:00am on 10/27/11

dry rose sounds perfect - thanks! [NT] - cyalexa - 1:29pm on 10/27/11

20764. Rec: Alabama Fire Cracker (On my list, next time I make Chili....Speaking of Chili.... [LINK] - barb_b - 1:46pm on 10/27/11 (12)

Have you made these? Question: - mistral - 4:58pm on 10/27/11

Mistral, I have not made them. I was searching for a different appetizer for an upcoming - barb_b - 5:33pm on 10/27/11

In reading some of the reviews, they echo mistral's point. One reviewer said her ... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:02pm on 10/27/11
appetizer with saltines - cyalexa - 11:41pm on 10/29/11

Oh yeah, these are reeeeelly good :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:15am on 10/30/11

I wonder if it would help to put them in a low oven for an hour then on paper towels... [NT] - cheezz - 6:54pm on 10/27/11
I've had a version of these. A woman I used to work with made - Melissa Dallas - 7:09pm on 10/27/11

The though of them dripping with oil just makes me wanna, well, you might be able to guess. . . (nt) [NT] - mistral - 10:14pm on 10/27/11

They weren't. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:28pm on 10/27/11

This reminds me of an old southern saltine recipe where the crackers are [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:44pm on 10/28/11

CathyZ has a recipe like this. Souffled Crackers. from the 1800s [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:56pm on 10/28/11

Marilyn, they are so delicious it is worth the fussy prep - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:05pm on 10/28/11

20765. Halloween desert ideas.....besides cupcakes or cookies? - oli - 7:46pm on 10/27/11 (24)

Check these out - they're amazing! [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:49pm on 10/27/11

Ewwwwww! Some very talented people (and possibly in need of psychiatric help *g*) [NT] - cheezz - 10:29pm on 10/27/11

Loved this cute (and healthy) idea [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:30pm on 10/27/11

Wonderful ideas, but a lot of them are beyond my capabilities - oli - 12:19am on 10/28/11
Gasp! Marie Antoinette would be in her element with that collection!! - FloriSandy - 12:46am on 10/28/11

KAF Spiderweb brownies look fun. I made the Tarantula cookies this week, posted above [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:03pm on 10/27/11
Pumpkin Pistachio Cannoli (BH&G) You can use Ice Cream Cones [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:34pm on 10/27/11

Here is another recipe in the cones - from Life Should Taste Good [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:42pm on 10/27/11

Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts - Very Best Baking [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:14am on 10/28/11

I wonder would chocolate poured over a cream cheese frosting taste just fine - oli - 12:21am on 10/28/11

oli, Magnolia Bakery does Red Velvet Cake with a White Chocolate Ganache if you - GayR - 12:35am on 10/28/11

How about a pumpkin shaped cake [LINK] - Tess - 2:03am on 10/28/11

And an embellishment on that idea... [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:28am on 10/28/11

cute! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:57pm on 10/28/11

My favorite thing to take is caramel apples. You can do them so many different ways and [LINK] - cheezz - 2:14am on 10/28/11
More to check out, including recipes: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:00am on 10/28/11

LOVE this one! [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 4:01am on 10/28/11

Another good one: [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 4:02am on 10/28/11

thanks Meryl. so many good ideas here. love the cupcakes in a jar - AngAk1 - 6:57pm on 10/28/11

Jack O' Lantern Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:34am on 10/28/11

Wow, so many choices. Thanks guys [NT] - oli - 6:37pm on 10/28/11

let us know what you ended up making. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:02pm on 10/31/11

something savory, Candy Corn Pizza. not sweet, just looks like the candy [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:02pm on 10/28/11
Candy Corn Cheesecake - Sorry it's late - I wasn't able to get on for the - lorijean - 1:44pm on 11/01/11

20766. My chili for the cookoff tomorrow - Ha - Music City Missy - 12:17am on 10/28/11 (16)

How'dya handle a hungry man? [NT] - Joe - 4:32am on 10/28/11

Really? You leave a straight line like that just hanging there by itself? It's like a gift! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:17am on 10/28/11

LOL. Bring it!!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:55pm on 10/28/11
It IS a gift. Just for you. [NT] - Joe - 4:52pm on 10/28/11

Good luck, M! I got nowhere with my chili contest... - MarilynFL - 2:03pm on 10/28/11

Did you win, place or show? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:12pm on 10/28/11

Nada. Nada. And Nada. - MarilynFL - 4:21pm on 10/28/11

Sorry it didn't go well. If I'da been there, I'da liked your chili... I promise. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:51pm on 10/28/11

Me too!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:36pm on 10/28/11

Velveeta. Eeewww. In my heart you are the rightful winner. [NT] - Joe - 8:09pm on 10/28/11
Well Cheez Whiz, Mar! You were competing against processed cheese! Not a fair playing field for - FloriSandy - 1:48am on 10/29/11

ha! good pun, San. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:25pm on 11/01/11

Hey!!! [NT] - cheezz - 9:12pm on 11/01/11

Didn't win or place. Judges she picks have NO sense of taste or what chili should be!!! - Music City Missy - 2:37am on 10/29/11

"Brownish Green," What is the world coming to? And how long do you have to overcook mushrooms - Joe - 4:36am on 10/29/11
Brownish green? I used some dried porcini mushrooms in a dish a few weeks ago - KarenNoCA - 12:15am on 10/30/11

20767. NFRC: GO RANGERS!!! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:39am on 10/28/11 (0)

20768. Heading to Napa next week for the Worlds of Flavor conference. Just got my hotel confirmation. YOWZA [LINK] - Traca - 8:47pm on 10/28/11 (9)

Fly me out, I'll be your driver! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:57pm on 10/28/11

Now there's trouble waiting to happen! :) [NT] - Traca - 2:18am on 10/29/11

Double trouble when I'm [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 2:49am on 10/29/11

A duck without a sense of direction?? Now that's Trouble (with a capital T and that rhymes with...) [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:55pm on 10/29/11

when do you arrive? when do you need to get to Napa? - daricem - 12:37am on 10/30/11

Yowza! That's awesome. I'll call you tomorrow. My flight's on Thursday. [NT] - Traca - 4:13am on 11/01/11
I'm so glad we finally got a chance to meet! Thanks for the terrific tour. :) - Traca - 7:27pm on 11/10/11

Traca, - AngAk1 - 9:07pm on 10/31/11

Thanks Ang. - Traca - 4:15am on 11/01/11

20769. NFR I use the word Kadoodles is there someone out there that has used this term before [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 12:40am on 10/29/11 (1)

Kit & Kaboodle but not Kadoodles. Things like that are very regional. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:26am on 10/29/11

20770. Meryl, have you 'canned' your caramel sauce? I'm wondering how long it would keep. - cheezz - 1:35am on 10/29/11 (13)

Yo cheezz, I don't do any canning. I just keep stuff in jars in the refrigerator. The caramel sauce - Meryl - 2:12am on 10/29/11

Thanks...mine got grainy, too, after 2 days but melts nicely when nuked a few seconds [NT] - cheezz - 12:13am on 10/30/11

How about the other caramel sauce you made? I think it was from Epicurious. Did that get grainy? [NT] - Meryl - 1:17am on 10/30/11

Wait - yours did NOT get grainy, but the one with 3 ingredients DID! Anyone know WHY?! - cheezz - 4:00am on 10/30/11

Hmmm, come to think of it, the last time I made "my" caramel sauce, I used heavy cream instead of - Meryl - 4:55am on 10/30/11

I thought maybe the brown sugar was the culprit... hmmmm... bears further examination!! [NT] - cheezz - 9:48pm on 10/30/11

They both use brown sugar, so I don't think that's it. Just another mystery in the alchemy - Meryl - 10:19pm on 10/30/11

I've made the one where you caramelize the sugar, then add cream and vanilla -it didn't get grainy [NT] - cheezz - 10:28pm on 10/30/11

And the mystery continues! [NT] - Meryl - 1:36am on 10/31/11

We'll have to call in Sherlock Holmes. [NT] - Meryl - 1:36am on 10/31/11

Or this guy: [IMAGE] - Meryl - 1:39am on 10/31/11

Cute :) after reading some chat boards, it seems caramel is more temperamental than I thought! - cheezz - 3:38am on 10/31/11

And also, not to stir too much, which goes against the 2 recipes posted! [NT] - Meryl - 4:22am on 10/31/11

20771. Has anyone ever made a Great Canadian Ketchup Cake? [LINK] [IMAGE] - desertcook - 1:59pm on 10/29/11 (11)

DJ, I love your motivation! (I am always up for a challenge also!) You may want to google - barb_b - 2:58pm on 10/29/11
desertcook, I have not made this, but, all the net blogs have given it positive remarks. I would go [LINK] - GayR - 3:02pm on 10/29/11

I cannot get the link to work.....try this from Within the Kitchen Blog [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 3:21pm on 10/29/11

Seems a bit like the old tomato soup cake but with vinegar. So long ago I can't remember it. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:34pm on 10/29/11
Haven't made this one but I thought the tomato soup cake was wretched. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 8:01pm on 10/29/11
Does a Mediocre Latvian Mustard Torte count? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:42pm on 10/29/11

LOL! Steve, you need to ketchup with the program here! [NT] - FloriSandy - 3:25am on 10/30/11
Is this mediocre Latvian single?? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 3:53am on 10/30/11

She could be, why do you ask? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:10am on 10/30/11

Oh, pass. Thought it might be a 'he'. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:25pm on 10/30/11

Made cupcakes from the linked recipe, very simliar in taste to a spice cake. Pretty good. [NT] - desertcook - 9:16pm on 10/30/11

20772. Saturday Six [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:11pm on 10/29/11 (20)

Following your lead..... - SallyBR - 7:03pm on 10/29/11

*Love* number 6. And thks for the side dish ideas. Offering to be a taste tester for the - Pat-NoCal - 8:16pm on 10/29/11

Recipe for Oatmeal Bread in the link - a real winner, by the way! [LINK] - SallyBR - 9:20pm on 10/29/11

Thanks, Sally. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:58pm on 10/29/11

did you get your books at Pendragon? I love that place. Also how - Janet in NC - 7:21pm on 10/29/11

Call me next time you're here, would love to meet up with you...maybe at Market Hall?! Must go - Pat-NoCal - 8:20pm on 10/29/11

Rec: Linguine with Fresh Clams - Pat-NoCal - 8:30pm on 10/29/11

Thanks Pat. That's essentially what I do too but I'll give it another - Janet in NC - 9:57pm on 10/29/11

Have a great trip and please bring back reports on the food. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:57pm on 10/29/11
Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Mekong... I'm so green with envy Janet! - FloriSandy - 3:15am on 10/30/11

Whoa that looks good Pat. The real McCoy. I love this easy version [LINK] - FloriSandy - 3:11am on 10/30/11

Sat. Six that started on Fri. and is now being posted on Sun. New name Weekend six.... - elaine - 4:13am on 10/30/11

Weekend Six - Heather_in_SF - 7:57am on 10/30/11

Heather! Even my local little grocer sells eggless pasta - also try World Market. - cheezz - 9:55pm on 10/30/11

Have seen eggless pasta at Whole Foods too. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:52pm on 10/30/11
My caulking job worked! - Heather_in_SF - 9:22pm on 11/03/11

Whew! I need a nap just reading your post... dinner sounded lovely! LOVE caprese salad [NT] - cheezz - 9:50pm on 10/30/11

Pat, re: Tom's Big Dinners. Try the clams recipe from the Chinese New Year? dinner. So good! - Traca - 11:20pm on 10/30/11

Great! Will do. I eyed that recipe in the bookstore and it was one of the reasons I knew I couldn't - Pat-NoCal - 11:39pm on 10/30/11

Ha, just googled to see if I could find the recipe online and where did I find it? Right here! You [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:49pm on 10/30/11

20773. Pork shoulder bone help please.. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 4:01pm on 10/29/11 (3)

you could throw it in a big pot with some beans and onions or boil it to make stock. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 5:09pm on 10/29/11
When I made pork posole last weekend I tossed the bone in with the broth, - Pat-NoCal - 5:38pm on 10/29/11
If you want the meat for your chili, season the meat, wrap the whole thing in foil and roast it - Steve2 in LA - 11:55pm on 10/29/11

20774. To check out: Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Frosting [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:23am on 10/30/11 (10)

Someone needs to start passing around that foil hat again! [NT] - cheezz - 4:02am on 10/30/11

I LOVE the malted milk balls on top - how gorgeous are those?! [NT] - cheezz - 4:03am on 10/30/11

OMG! Meryl, you're KILLING me ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:29pm on 10/30/11
I've done cake decorating and have all the tips...can anyone decipher how this frosting is piped? - cheezz - 9:56pm on 10/30/11

It looks like she used this tip--the wide one w/ the narrow opening at the top. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 11:26pm on 10/30/11
Here's how she did it [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 12:37am on 10/31/11

That's just the usual swirl - the one she used looks like ruffles done with the rose petal tip [NT] - cheezz - 3:24am on 10/31/11

cheese, I think it's a 1M star tip and the mousse icing is so light [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:35pm on 11/01/11

Oooh! How pretty is that?! Would make a lovely shower cake. Thx! [NT] - cheezz - 9:11pm on 11/01/11

Looks that way to me as well! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 1:22am on 11/03/11

20775. Test Your Wine Pairing Knowledge [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:31pm on 10/30/11 (18)

I got 8 out of 10, (though I cheated and looked up Tempranillo in another window) [NT] - Joe - 11:01pm on 10/30/11
Fun. Got them all. although not sure what "Munter" cheese is. And not enuf champagne in this list. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:23am on 10/31/11

Wow! Impressive! [NT] - Meryl - 2:38am on 10/31/11

This quiz made me realize that I don't pair popcorn with Champagne *nearly* as often as I should... [NT] - ErininNY - 12:37am on 10/31/11

Yeah, really! "Honey, pop the champagne and popcorn!" [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:24am on 10/31/11
Ha, my thoughts exactly! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:00pm on 10/31/11

7 of 10 right. As I'm eating some mini-cubed Muenster cheese with beer while watching - FloriSandy - 2:21am on 10/31/11
I got 8 out of 10. [NT] - Meryl - 2:37am on 10/31/11
10 for 10 also and I don't know what "Munter Cheese" is either. Misspell? - Steve2 in LA - 3:07am on 10/31/11

Well that's a good guess. I guess we can rule out Muenster (like I'm eating), and most definitely, [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 3:19am on 10/31/11
I think I should get a 9 now with that misspelling. "Popcorn" made it a trick question anyway. [NT] - Joe - 5:23am on 10/31/11

I think you should get a "10" just for being inimitable. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:28pm on 10/31/11

That;s so nice, but let's not confuse getting a "10" with being one. [NT] - Joe - 8:04pm on 10/31/11
Steve gets a "10" just for being able to use "inimitable" in a sentence and knowing what it means! [NT] - cheezz - 1:37am on 11/01/11

I knew one day those Word-A-Day calendars would pay off. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:17am on 11/01/11

I missed the vegetable that makes wine taste sweeter - cyalexa - 9:04pm on 10/31/11

answering my own question - cyalexa - 9:10pm on 10/31/11

For those interested, here's the link [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:49pm on 10/31/11

20776. The Top Chef Texas ads have managed to cram in just about every - Melissa Dallas - 1:34am on 10/31/11 (3)

Never use one cliche when 10 will do! - Richard in Cincy - 3:32pm on 11/01/11
Lol and evidently your tax dollars at work. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:43pm on 11/01/11

LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 11/01/11

20777. Swoon-worthy Creamy Chicken Liver Pate - Traca - 5:36am on 10/31/11 (8)

Two sticks of butter, brandy and heavy cream. Hmmmm. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:21am on 10/31/11
I understand where you're coming from Michael but that's 2 TBS of butter per - FloriSandy - 6:44am on 10/31/11

Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. I'm probably going to make this for the holidays. - Michael in Phoenix - 6:23pm on 10/31/11
Oh, I see, as long as it's a cousin (chicken liver) you are all for it! Fowl weather friend! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:26pm on 10/31/11

That's right. Chickens are very distant cousins that have not evolved. Why, - FloriSandy - 12:13am on 11/01/11

Traca, how much cinnamon and nutmeg did you use? Kind of a pet peeve of mine... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:20pm on 10/31/11

Michael, I'm with you. I hate measurements like that. I did not use the - Traca - 10:05pm on 10/31/11

Oh my goodness! Great minds think alike. I thought of 5-spice when I read the recipe! - Michael in Phoenix - 5:51am on 11/01/11

20778. With all this talk about hominy: Spiced Hominy [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:26pm on 10/31/11 (7)

"Land of no posole"...OMG, you crack me up! The recipe sounds terrific! Need to hunt down some dried - Pat-NoCal - 7:08pm on 10/31/11
Mar, did you buy a particular type or color of dried hominy? Just heard of a Mexican - Pat-NoCal - 8:57pm on 10/31/11

I haven't had very good luck with the blue. Like white or yellow best [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:00pm on 10/31/11

Thanks Melissa. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:07pm on 10/31/11

I felt lucky to find dried (white) posole. Folks in ABQ uses frozen, not dried. - MarilynFL - 2:11pm on 11/01/11

Do you have access to Whole Foods? I bought dried white corn posole in a sack there. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:29pm on 11/01/11

Hi C. I've never noticed them at our small WF, but there is a much - MarilynFL - 4:42pm on 11/01/11

20779. Has anyone used this "Savor the Southwest" Foodie site? Any comments on recipes? [NT] [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:28pm on 10/31/11 (5)

I didn't know about this site before but Robert Del Grande is my all time FAVORITE chef. He's one - Steve2 in LA - 7:22pm on 10/31/11

Plus, Roxsand Scocos McCreary and Vincent Guerithault are venerable... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:16pm on 10/31/11

Stephen Pyle is very good too. He has a PBS series playing here - Melissa Dallas - 10:01pm on 10/31/11
Oooh thank you. Great responses. I am gettting together with - Marg CDN2 - 5:57pm on 11/01/11

Sounds like fun, Marg. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:01pm on 11/01/11

20780. I'm on a roll! Another winner: Spring Hill's Cranberry Clafouti - Traca - 10:13pm on 10/31/11 (0)

20781. Happy Halloween! Hope you had a boo-tiful day, and a most bewitching night. What treats did you - Pat-NoCal - 2:06am on 11/01/11 (15)

We didn't have a single trick or treater although the mall was packed! - cheezz - 3:51am on 11/01/11
I had about 120 goblins. I always give one candy and one bubble gum. this year it was - AngAk1 - 6:59pm on 11/01/11
Zero trick-or-treaters. (They go to shops here, instead.) Roasted pumpkin seeds, though! - ErininNY - 10:51pm on 11/01/11

I've never been completely happy with mine. How do you do them Erin? [NT] - cheezz - 12:38am on 11/02/11

Instructions inside, Cheezz :) >> - ErininNY - 3:12am on 11/02/11

Thanks! I'm going to try this. We always soaked them in salt water overnight then roasted. - cheezz - 4:39am on 11/02/11

Hmm, I've never tried soaking them. - ErininNY - 9:43pm on 11/08/11

Erin, I tried your method - good and less work. Yes, they are still HIGH fiber, and goo-ood! [NT] - cheezz - 2:13am on 11/09/11

Oh, great; I'm glad it worked. :) - ErininNY - 2:33pm on 11/09/11

I don't get the seeds either, I can't get past the shell. But I know they're good for you. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:32pm on 11/02/11

I pulled a Martha Stewart. In previous years I've gotten hundreds and hundreds of kids. - Joe - 2:49am on 11/02/11

Ha! Good for you Joe :) We get zero kids but 3 blocks over my friend gets about 350! [NT] - cheezz - 4:37am on 11/02/11

I doubt there are 350 kids in a 5 mi. radius of here. Must be nice to live among young people. ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 4:06pm on 11/02/11

In L.A. They arrive in buses from outplaying areas :( [NT] - cheezz - 8:38pm on 11/02/11

Smarties. It's not Halloween without Smarties. I had a great last min Halloween... - MariaDNoCA - 10:39pm on 11/03/11

20782. HELP! I know some of you have done cooking/baking classes... - cheezz - 3:47am on 11/01/11 (16)

Keep it simple! You'll think of so many recipes and you'll want to do them all... - Joe - 4:38pm on 11/01/11

Totally agree with keeping it simple as well as going with a small - Pat-NoCal - 5:13pm on 11/01/11

Perhaps you could have the doughs already made, and then just demonstrate how to make one batch - AngAk1 - 7:04pm on 11/01/11

To give a little more detail, now that I've had a day to think about it... - cheezz - 8:57pm on 11/01/11

Refrigerator cookies are a great idea. Also, slice & bake straight from the freezer. - Traca - 9:08pm on 11/01/11

After years of taking cooking classes, I'd rather take a demonstration vs. hands on. - Traca - 8:59pm on 11/01/11

I agree... That was my original thought. In fact most of the ladies have little kids - cheezz - 9:07pm on 11/01/11

I'd be curious to know what would interest them about a hands on class (maybe the social aspect) [LINK] - Traca - 9:12pm on 11/01/11

I must have the same neighbors that Deb has, they definitely would want wine! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 10:07pm on 11/01/11
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! In my quick read I saw "Baking Kids" book :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:34am on 11/02/11
Maybe they just never thought about a demo?Or it sounded fun? I'll find out tonight. [NT] - cheezz - 12:37am on 11/02/11

You could start with a short demo--making a batch of dough, for instance, and then - Joe - 12:54am on 11/02/11

Agreed! Bring all the materials and ingredients yourself. You wouldn't - Pat-NoCal - 3:03pm on 11/02/11

Make sure there is wine or cocktails. Lots of them! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:24pm on 11/01/11

Church ladies... Will have to stick to coffee and tea :) Wine will go into the dishes! [NT] - cheezz - 12:35am on 11/02/11

More thoughts.... - Pat-NoCal - 6:47pm on 11/02/11

20783. This looks good: Goat Cheese Mousse with Red-Wine Caramel [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 6:22am on 11/01/11 (3)

Fun. I wonder if we could can this caramel. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:03pm on 11/01/11

I haven't made it yet, but I'm definitely looking forward to trying it. A caterer I met - Traca - 9:01pm on 11/01/11

Yikes! What a great idea. I have a vision of one of the old-style shoe thingies that - Marg CDN2 - 12:54am on 11/02/11

20784. Candied Bacon Cashews (another recipe from Southwest's Spirit magazine) - MarilynFL - 1:14pm on 11/01/11 (6)

Definitely going to try this. Thanks Marilyn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:22pm on 11/01/11

I figured I could leave out the sugar and the water and I don't really - MarilynFL - 7:33pm on 11/01/11

Bacon. Just bacon. No more needed. Right. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:54am on 11/02/11

Amen, sister. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:57am on 11/02/11

What about the butter? Could you spread it on the bacon? [NT] - Joe - 4:14am on 11/02/11

...and ruin the Perfect Food? I'll skip that unnecessary ingredient too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:48pm on 11/02/11

20785. Richard, German friends coming for Thanksgiving that want to make Bread Dumplings - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:20pm on 11/01/11 (10)

I'll make an offering up to the fancy oven gods! winkwink. wish I could be there! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:06pm on 11/01/11

Wish you could be too, Ang. Jump on a plane! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:52am on 11/02/11

My recipe uses those ingredients, but they cannot be described as "light". - Michael in Phoenix - 7:49pm on 11/01/11

Would love to see your recipe, Michael [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:52am on 11/02/11

My German Mom wrote down some very basic instructions, but, like most cooks... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:43pm on 11/02/11

Light German Bread Dumplings? - Richard in Cincy - 12:01pm on 11/02/11

hahaha [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:00pm on 11/02/11

He's got great sense of humor, don't you think? ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 8:42pm on 11/02/11

this is a link to a Wolfgang Puck recipe I have wanted to try. not T&T, but a comparison for you? [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 11/02/11

Thanks Angie- this is a little "fussier" than my friend will want but it looks great [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:00pm on 11/04/11

20786. Cheez's Pumpkin Cupcakes/Cake Made a great and very quick [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 8:51pm on 11/01/11 (5)

Glad you liked it! I used it for 1 layer of a friend's wedding cake :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:08pm on 11/01/11
Love a cake that has equal parts sugar and flour - deb-in-MI - 9:23pm on 11/01/11

Ha! Never thought about that :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:33am on 11/02/11
and flour and eggs. Pound Cake! - Richard in Cincy - 1:21pm on 11/02/11

Very moist and not as heavy as pumpkin bread. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:10pm on 11/02/11

20787. RIP our friend Sally in CT, aka Gem.... - Sandra in New York - 11:29pm on 11/01/11 (19)

oh, such sad news. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:32pm on 11/01/11
So sad! Thank you for letting us know. [NT] - cheezz - 12:32am on 11/02/11
Sally really was a GEM. Very sweet and a great sense of humor. Thanks for letting us know, Sandra. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:21am on 11/02/11
Very sad. Thank you for sharing the news Sandra. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:53am on 11/02/11
How awful. :( Sorry to hear it... [NT] - ErininNY - 3:22am on 11/02/11
Very sad news. [NT] - elaine - 3:58am on 11/02/11
Sally will be missed. Ian and I "met" her in the early days of the Epi Chat. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:14am on 11/02/11
So sorry to hear this; thank you, Sandra, for letting us know [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:16am on 11/02/11
Sad news indeed. What a history we have here. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:20pm on 11/02/11
Thank you Sandra. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:47pm on 11/02/11
I do remember her very well... extremely sad news... [NT] - SallyBR - 2:35pm on 11/02/11
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I remember her, I think she spent winters in Ft. Lauderdale. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:04pm on 11/02/11
So Sorry to hear this news. Thanks for letting us know [NT] - barb_b - 8:40pm on 11/02/11
Oh NO. That is so sad, I remember her from the Gail's Swap days too. Poor Sally, her poor family. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 9:20pm on 11/03/11
Oh very sad...I remember her too. Thanks for letting us know. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 10:45pm on 11/03/11

perhaps we could put this link in T$T where we have Randi's recipes too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:59pm on 11/04/11

Sally and her daily menus will be missed. She certainly was a Gem! [NT] - judy-mass - 12:17am on 11/04/11
I don't remember her well but it's always sad when someone from this community leaves us - Joe - 5:29am on 11/04/11
I'm so sad to hear this. I remember her from Gails. She was such a nice woman. [NT] - EvaN - 8:12pm on 11/08/11

20788. REC: Pecan and Caramel Chocolate Clusters - Addictive! [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 2:50am on 11/02/11 (2)

thanks meryl. dbl the chocolate---well of course! I make bear claws like this for holiday baskets. - AngAk1 - 6:07pm on 11/02/11
Ooooh. These look wonderful. Will have to add to the cookie tray this year. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:35pm on 11/05/11

20789. Has anyone made Nanaimo Bars? I'm going to make some for the first time. Looking for tips. [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:54am on 11/02/11 (33)

No coaching necessary. These are really straightforward. In the photo, the topping - Marg CDN2 - 5:41am on 11/02/11

Thanks for the info, Marg. I'm going to continue looking for the recipe that is... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:55pm on 11/02/11

This would be it. I remember these came on the scene about 55 years ago. They were such a treat. [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 6:32pm on 11/02/11
Original Canadian Nanaimo Bar Recipe........Enjoy! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:33pm on 11/02/11

Marg, I should have read your posting and did a repeat. Oh well. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:35pm on 11/02/11

Well, we just made it official. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:19pm on 11/02/11

Yeah, except the recipe is not authentic, at least according to some militant Canadians... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:32am on 11/03/11

I wonder where these Canadians got 'Euro butter' 50 years ago. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:11pm on 11/03/11

maybe that was euphanism for oleo since - Richard in Cincy - 4:16pm on 11/03/11

Would oleo be what we called margarine? That's about all my mom used. Yuck - Marg CDN2 - 5:23pm on 11/03/11

My mom was thrifty too--she served us margarine but had a stick of butter hidden away for my dad, - Joe - 10:13pm on 11/03/11

My mom bought oleo for my younger bro and sis who wouldn't eat butter. I hated oleo. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:10am on 11/04/11

Wouldn't eat butter??? Do you still speak to them today? [NT] - Joe - 3:45am on 11/04/11

Lol, she also bought them wonder-type bread because they wouldn't eat her delicious homemade. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:24pm on 11/04/11

I bet she liked you best. [NT] - Joe - 4:27pm on 11/04/11

Mom my talks about during the war when oleo/margarine came out.. - Cath in V - 2:00am on 11/04/11

That's true, and it was most likely lard and not vegetable shortening. It was only later - Joe - 3:08am on 11/04/11
I remember that stuff as tasting nasty. I think the reason the yellow dye was separate had something - Curious1 - 2:51pm on 11/04/11

Hey that's right. Butter used to be whiter. These things creep up on us. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:30pm on 11/04/11

Beautiful butter. Life is too short to eat oleo. Ick. And it's really bad for you anyway. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:34pm on 11/05/11

Heck, I think it was the mid 60's before we could buy ...(more) - Cath in V - 1:56am on 11/04/11

Fresh mushrooms probably weren't available anywhere. Jacques Pepin mentioned shopping in NYC - Curious1 - 2:46pm on 11/04/11

I haven't tried this variation, but Alice Medrich is dependable. Note the differences [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 11/02/11

Maya's No-No Nanaimo Bars (from Alice Medrich) - MarilynFL - 11:48am on 11/02/11
Gisene Bullock Prado's "Pastry Cream" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:53am on 11/02/11
Yeah, I know the joys of pastry cream. I make it for fruit tarts and there's no comparison. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:53pm on 11/02/11

There was another "local favorite" that I enjoyed while in Tofino. Slightly less sweet - MarilynFL - 11:56am on 11/02/11

Here was the decription of my NOT Nanaimo bar from back then: - MarilynFL - 5:20pm on 11/02/11

michael, this link is the same recipe as yours, but from the Nanaimo city site. some history info [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:44pm on 11/02/11
As a Nanaimo native, I'll proclaim myself the Nanaimo bar expert.... - Cath in V - 4:24am on 11/03/11

Being first generation Scottish, I'll never forget my Scottish Grandmother's never ending [LINK] - FloriSandy - 4:39am on 11/03/11

Original Canadian Nanaimo Bar Recipe - Sylvia - 11:13am on 11/03/11
Hi Michael - I've tried the mint ones, and although they are "authentic", - DawnNYS - 7:41pm on 11/03/11

20790. Computer CrAsHeD! ISO....everything? - Glennis_NoCA - 3:14am on 11/02/11 (14)

No back ups??! Oh my... Makes you realize how we live by computer these days [NT] - cheezz - 4:48am on 11/02/11
REC:Moyne's Latkes [LINK] - cheezz - 4:51am on 11/02/11
Glennis, you can just go to the search page, put Moyne's in the username and search that way [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:53am on 11/02/11

Or search on your name and you will see the posts you commented "Yum!" on. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:48am on 11/02/11

The Geek Squad at BestBuy can probably recover your data...for a cost. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 11/02/11

I'm having that problem too, although I had - DawnNYS - 8:48pm on 11/02/11
That's what's killing me... I KNOW the data is still there, - Glennis_NoCA - 1:40am on 11/03/11

My pc died too (I'm typing on a loaner) and data recovery is not looking good... - MariaDNoCA - 10:07pm on 11/03/11

Here are a few. - Dawn_MO - 12:47pm on 11/02/11
A thread chockfull of Moyn recipes. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:37pm on 11/02/11

Bless you! This is the thread I remember! - Glennis_NoCA - 1:35am on 11/03/11

remember to check in the T&T section. the Favorite Threads has loads of goodies - AngAk1 - 7:48pm on 11/02/11

Went there FIRST! LOL! That's how I recovered the - Glennis_NoCA - 1:41am on 11/03/11

My computer crashed too, turned it off one night, - Judy-KY - 11:04am on 11/03/11

20791. Anyone else have an old Copco Dutch oven? [LINK] - ErininNY - 3:34am on 11/02/11 (6)

Yes! What a steal! - Pam - 7:12pm on 11/02/11

;) Thanks, Pam! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:46pm on 11/02/11

I've had one of the black ones since '77. Survived a house fire and countless kitchen faux pas - Steve2 in LA - 7:14pm on 11/02/11

Bullock's is probably where my mom got her pieces, Steve. :) - ErininNY - 11:45pm on 11/02/11

My friend Anna has one that she found, completely grime encrusted, at a garage sale - Heather_in_SF - 9:17pm on 11/03/11

Here's another chocolate-colored one, Heather... [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:19am on 11/04/11

20792. Old And Cranky issue for the day. I'm annoyed by the offer of a "Holiday Gift For You" from King... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:49pm on 11/02/11 (27)

I love King Arthur products, but I have grown more & more - Melissa Dallas - 5:07pm on 11/02/11
I'm waiting for a FREE "free shipping day" that doesn't include a minimum purchase. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:21pm on 11/02/11

Sorta NFRC: I can usually find a free-shipping (or 10-15% off) coupon for most retailers by Googling - ErininNY - 7:04pm on 11/02/11
Oh, bother, I forgot about the curse of the percentage sign. Anywho, repeated inside >> - ErininNY - 7:11pm on 11/02/11

Erin, I do that too and see absolutely no "ethical" issues... - Richard in Cincy - 5:18pm on 11/03/11

Oh, good find! :) [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:09am on 11/04/11

Thanks for the info - Richard in Cincy - 2:30pm on 11/04/11

The AirBnB place stocks the fridge with breakfast stuff?! That's amazing. (Is it typical?) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:00pm on 11/04/11

No, it's what my host offers by way of ammenities. It was a real find. - Richard in Cincy - 8:25pm on 11/04/11

Totally agree. Shipping charges are becoming outrageous as well. - Richard in Cincy - 6:28pm on 11/02/11

Absolutely. this is a big deal right now in Canada as we buy so many products online - Marg CDN2 - 6:49pm on 11/02/11

Sounds like a USA post office box might work for you, Marg. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:05pm on 11/02/11

Indeed. That used to be my parents in Phoenix. But then it was also so much fun shopping - Marg CDN2 - 8:14pm on 11/02/11
That's what I do now that I'm on the mainland - Cath in V - 8:39pm on 11/04/11

oh the pain of exhorbitant shipping costs----I know it well and refuse to pay anymore. - AngAk1 - 7:53pm on 11/02/11

Ya, what is that about? I noticed it as well. Someone hasn't thought through this again. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:16pm on 11/02/11

Yeah, and stamps go up again in January [NT] - cheezz - 8:30pm on 11/02/11

and to those of you on ebay, what's with all the "handling" charges? - Richard in Cincy - 2:05pm on 11/03/11

Ebay now takes a cut of the shipping charges from sellers (9%) - MariaDNoCA - 10:57pm on 11/03/11

I will take a hide from your venting.... - SallyBR - 8:31pm on 11/02/11
My soloution to a lot of these charges is paying the yearly fee at Amazon - Janet in NC - 9:50pm on 11/02/11

please excuse spelling [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:51pm on 11/02/11

But " A Holiday Reward for Spending, Shipping Not Included" doesn't have the same ring to it. [NT] - Joe - 3:55am on 11/03/11

Yeah, Joe, I agree. It might be an INCENTIVE, but it's NOT a GIFT!! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:18am on 11/03/11

I agree. I say LET'S BURN 'EM OUT!! (Oh, sorry, is this the wrong venue for that?) Never mind. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:18pm on 11/03/11

"Huzzah!", I say, as I grab my pitchfork, lantern and jug of rum... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:45am on 11/04/11

Just received a LLBean catalog and they have free shipping. Great holiday fresh greens. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:15am on 11/04/11

20793. I am now a happy camper..... Lost power for 5 days - barb_b - 12:45am on 11/03/11 (21)

Oh that's just awful barb! That's really roughing it! Well, what do you have left to cook? - FloriSandy - 12:56am on 11/03/11

Ooh yes. I could make you a drink! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:22am on 11/03/11

:-) Is this a great board or what!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:50am on 11/03/11

Yes, it is. Be warm, barb. Enjoy something soothing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 11/03/11

I'm proud of you that it took so long to break down. - Melissa Dallas - 1:25am on 11/03/11

The 3 coats would get me. Glad you're back. Gas BBQs are so handy in such times. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:21am on 11/03/11
It is a trial to get through isn't it? - Richard in Cincy - 3:08am on 11/03/11
Sorry you had to go through all you did, but welcome back. These things certainly make us - Pat-NoCal - 3:52am on 11/03/11
What a great attitude. I'd have had a stress breakdown much sooner, and it wouldn't have been a mini [NT] - Joe - 3:53am on 11/03/11
If it's any consolence barb... Omar Sharif and Julie Christie - FloriSandy - 5:25am on 11/03/11
Oh barb, I am so glad you got your power back. - Dawn_MO - 1:08pm on 11/03/11
Thanks for letting me vent. Much better now! Now, to go through the fridge / freezer and prepare - barb_b - 2:26pm on 11/03/11

By the way, I realized too late that my insurance would have covered losses from the freezers and - Marg CDN2 - 4:04pm on 11/03/11

Good idea, but take a photo first. Folks down here in FL would take - MarilynFL - 4:18pm on 11/03/11

I resent that! I DO NOT have fish bait in my garage fridge... - Michael in Sarasota - 9:55pm on 11/03/11

You're caught Michael! You had tons of wild frozen shrimp in that [LINK] - FloriSandy - 10:46pm on 11/03/11

Feeling your pain--DAY 6 for us :( House is 42 degrees) When we have no power, there's no water. - MoNJ - 9:13pm on 11/03/11

My sympathies to you too Mo! You need a nice Irish Coffee for your ordeal. Any idea when your - FloriSandy - 10:32pm on 11/03/11

Or a plane ticket out to southern California - we're still in t-shirts [NT] - cheezz - 11:44pm on 11/03/11

Oh MO!!! Thinking of you! It does grow old after the first few days. : ( BUT If you are like - barb_b - 11:59pm on 11/03/11

Day 7, not power. I can tell you from now what my weekend 6 will be :) - MoNJ - 7:12pm on 11/04/11

20794. In my email today: The Elegant Onion. Oh my, I have my eye on the Creamed Onion Gratin... [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:47am on 11/03/11 (18)

Back in the olden days, when I made creamed onions, people would ask for the recipe. For the first - Marg CDN2 - 1:26am on 11/03/11

It's available and I bought some for my Dad & I over two years ago [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:20am on 11/03/11

This explains a lot. Thanks. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:40pm on 11/03/11

we use a lot of powdered and canned milk up here at our cabins. bread machine doughs often call for - AngAk1 - 6:09pm on 11/03/11

Yes, that does need to be included in the thanksgiving line up. Thanks! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:57pm on 11/03/11

I saved it as well. I plan on trying it out this weekend, just as a trial run. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:51pm on 11/03/11

Let us know how it turns out! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 4:06pm on 11/03/11
You're both welcome. I'm thinking a small amount of sliced leeks could be added - FloriSandy - 11:14pm on 11/03/11

Do you think it could be made a day ahead? - Pam - 2:52pm on 11/03/11

I was thinking of doing that too. I think it would be fine if the onions were - FloriSandy - 11:04pm on 11/03/11

We usually have creamed pearl onions at Thanksgiving. I am thinking that this like it would be - AGM_Cape_Cod - 11:27am on 11/05/11

We have creamed onions too. I just love them. One year, I made them - Dawn_MO - 1:30pm on 11/05/11

How can I forget your Aunt's delicious creamed onions that I've made. I bet the onion straws - FloriSandy - 10:02pm on 11/05/11

Dawn, is there a specific recipe your Aunt uses that you have shared? (nt) [NT] - AGM_Cape_Cod - 2:34pm on 11/06/11

Here is my MIL's recipe that I used. REC: Dorothy's Creamed Onions - Dawn_MO - 3:51pm on 11/06/11

Oops Dawn, I incorrectly dubbed it your Aunt's. [NT] - FloriSandy - 12:00am on 11/07/11

No problem! :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:32pm on 11/07/11

This looks delish -- has anyone tried it yet? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:40pm on 11/10/11

20795. ISO...Easy, time friendly bake sale ideas... - Glennis_NoCA - 1:50am on 11/03/11 (4)

We have done rice krispie treats in the shape of Hershey's Kisses. It's easy, cute and is sold... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:17am on 11/03/11

Problem SOLVED! Thank you Michael!! - Glennis_NoCA - 3:52am on 11/03/11

We've done these for birthday parties and printed.... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:12am on 11/03/11

Cute idea! They would make great take-home gifts for kid's parties...or Valentine's Day [NT] - cheezz - 7:15pm on 11/03/11

20796. So....what do you think of this? Last night I joined friends in the bar at a fancy - Traca - 6:15am on 11/03/11 (27)

I feel your pain. A lot of high end places put their menus online, but without... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:23am on 11/03/11
We went to a restaurant like that one time and it nearly killed me to - Dawn_MO - 1:11pm on 11/03/11
I feel your pain Traca - Richard in Cincy - 1:52pm on 11/03/11
Once, when L & I were poor, we went out with a bunch of other teachers - MarilynFL - 1:54pm on 11/03/11

Marilyn that happened to me once... - Richard in Cincy - 4:03pm on 11/03/11

Good on you Richard! My husband used to do the same - he got tired of certain people over ordering.. - elaine - 4:28pm on 11/03/11
Yeah, I know people who pull that trick too, and I just pull out my wallet and take out - Heather_in_SF - 7:43pm on 11/03/11
I've been in this situation too and it's infuriating. After a couple times I speak up and say no, I - Joe - 10:08pm on 11/03/11

While we're ranting, what about when someone "invites" you to a restaurant - Joe - 10:16pm on 11/03/11

That happens here all the time! It's someone's birthday so the group says - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 11/04/11
In Prague, I found out that "to invite," in Czech, implies that whoever extends the invitation pays. - ErininNY - 12:13pm on 11/04/11

That's what it's supposed to mean in English too, no? But it shouldn't be that hard to explain - Joe - 2:51pm on 11/04/11

Well...Czech is generally a more formal language, anyway, and American English - ErininNY - 3:13am on 11/05/11

I'm afraid you're right--but when I want to get together with a group and not pay the bill, - Joe - 4:29am on 11/05/11

Clearly, I need more friends in France. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:55pm on 11/05/11

ditto. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:32pm on 11/05/11

We had this happen frequently with the 'oh, here's our share' - desertcook - 7:44am on 11/05/11

Y'all just need new, more considerate friends :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:42pm on 11/03/11

Ah, but this never happens with GOOD friends, and seeing how people respond in this situation - Joe - 3:43am on 11/04/11

True...too true [NT] - cheezz - 4:48am on 11/04/11

Amen to that. This has never happened with friends. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:48am on 11/04/11

Yup. It's always the bizarre assortment of strangers and acquaintenance stuck together because of - Richard in Cincy - 2:25pm on 11/04/11

Oh good, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Oof! Never again.... [NT] - Traca - 5:29am on 11/04/11
Now I just ask for a seperate check. It makes it easy. You just have to think ahead. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 5:17am on 11/05/11

Separate. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:27pm on 11/05/11

I just assume that the bill will be split equally... - Sandra in New York - 1:58am on 11/06/11

"The whip" was called a "Kitty" when we girls used to bar/nightclub hop back in my early - FloriSandy - 2:13am on 11/06/11

20797. Hey GayR, here's a suitable reply to Rachel Ray's magazine debacle.. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:27pm on 11/03/11 (4)

Marilyn, Loved it....thanks! [NT] - GayR - 12:41pm on 11/03/11
Amen! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:50pm on 11/03/11
Terrific! [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:25pm on 11/03/11
Priceless! [NT] - Joe - 10:21pm on 11/03/11

20798. Christmas Cookie Swaps: I've got questions.... - MarilynFL - 3:22pm on 11/03/11 (44)

Last night I was thinking about the linzer cookie in a bag and the jelly - Pat-NoCal - 3:32pm on 11/03/11

Pat, I had thought of that, but I'll try a jelly trick by Carole Walter - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 11/03/11

Marilyn, what a fabulous trick, I can't wait to try it! Thank you. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 4:28pm on 11/03/11

Barb, here is the recipe I used: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:32pm on 11/03/11

Thank you Marilyn, this is going in my Christmas cookie stack... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:44pm on 11/03/11

Good idea, thanks for sharing the trick. What about the powdered sugar though... - Pat-NoCal - 4:56pm on 11/03/11

Ix-nay on the powdered sugar. I like the gingerbready color with red jelly & green ribbon. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:15pm on 11/03/11

Oh, I just googled images of them. They almost ALL have powdered sugar. Hey, - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 11/03/11

Thx Marilyn - I'm going to try it with my Raz Almond Thumbprints! NT [NT] - Tessie in Cincy - 6:50pm on 11/03/11

An alternative suggestion: - Richard in Cincy - 3:50pm on 11/03/11

Good idea, but I doubt our hostess will go for this. She's seeing it as an - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 11/03/11

Well that's a different take on it! :) - Richard in Cincy - 4:59pm on 11/03/11
So she gives away the cookies from the exchange to her neighbors? That's... I'm not sure what. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:53pm on 11/03/11

See what I mean...that's why I'm asking questions. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:47pm on 11/03/11

Yes... So many questions...! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:19am on 11/04/11

Plus, again, feelings will be hurt if theirs are not snatched up right away :( [NT] - cheezz - 6:53pm on 11/03/11

oh, I'm so glad I'm not just paranoid. I thought the same thing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:49am on 11/04/11

I think your packages of 6 make much more sense. nice plump molasses cookies with raw sugar - AngAk1 - 6:31pm on 11/03/11

Yes, both good ideas Ang! [NT] - cheezz - 6:54pm on 11/03/11

Love the cookie cutter idea...I would also attach the recipe [NT] - cheezz - 6:55pm on 11/03/11

Oh, and just pop them in the freezer until Christmas! [NT] - cheezz - 6:57pm on 11/03/11

Other cookie ideas (some of my faves): - cheezz - 7:09pm on 11/03/11

My neighbor does this every year. It is quite fun. She says that it prompts her to clean her - barb_b - 8:04pm on 11/03/11
As a veteran of 15+ cookie exchanges, here is my two cents worth. - Dawn_MO - 10:03pm on 11/03/11

Good point Dawn, ours did not have anyone "taste" each of the cookies either. We sent - barb_b - 10:43pm on 11/03/11
Aw gee Dawn, glad to see 2 of my faves made it into your top 10 :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:39pm on 11/03/11
Could you post the World's Best Sugar Cookie recipe, please, Dawn? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:57am on 11/04/11

Sure, here you go:; REC: World's Best Sugar Cookies - Dawn_MO - 11:52am on 11/04/11

Thank you! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:49pm on 11/04/11

Erin, keep in mind these aren't the solid, decorating kind of cookie - very tender and - cheezz - 11:21pm on 11/04/11

Got it--I figured, from the amount of powdered sugar. Delicate. Can't wait to try them! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:07am on 11/05/11

Also, the dough freezes beautifully, as do the baked cookies [NT] - cheezz - 5:21am on 11/05/11

Great! Thank you for the tip. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:53pm on 11/05/11

If you really want to WOW them, try Sandi's Lacy Chocolate Oatmeal cookies in T&T [LINK] - AngAk1 - 11:07pm on 11/03/11

Oh yeah, another winner! Plus they freeze beautifully... I was afraid they would - cheezz - 11:36pm on 11/03/11

Some of my favorites: [NT] - Meryl - 12:11am on 11/04/11

Jam Thumbprints (rolled in coconut) - Ina Garten [LINK] - Meryl - 12:13am on 11/04/11

Hazelnut Crisps - Meryl - 12:15am on 11/04/11

Cinnamon Cookies [LINK] - Meryl - 12:17am on 11/04/11

(Obviously, these are my non-chocolate favorites. The chocolate list is too long)! [NT] - Meryl - 12:37am on 11/04/11

HA! I hear ya!! Didn't even post the brownies because there are too many :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:38am on 11/04/11

Have you tried the brownies from "Baked" yet? They're my favorites so far - I've - Meryl - 3:54am on 11/04/11

No, I missed that one! My 2 favorites are here >>> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:45am on 11/04/11

wow...many thanks! Lot of great recipes to try. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:15pm on 11/04/11

20799. for barb - Richard in Cincy - 3:55pm on 11/03/11 (1)

I am so glad you know about them.. MIL and I are going through the list - barb_b - 7:49pm on 11/03/11