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29616. INPUT & FEEDBACK - pmassell_93 - 1:45pm on 05/06/17 (1)

28511. Sausage Pasta Casserole from Farmhouse Rules...very good. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:54pm on 02/28/16 (1)

This looks really delicious, my DH would love this one. [NT] - LisainLA - 9:29pm on 02/28/16

28512. Cabbage, Fresh Fennel and Carrot Slaw [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:55pm on 02/28/16 (1)

Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad. I was in fennel mode this last few days. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:58pm on 02/28/16

28513. I cloned a pastry from LA's Republique Bakery & Cafe. They were featured on Unique Sweets - MarilynFL - 3:02pm on 02/28/16 (2)

I am IMPRESSED at your creativity in coming up with a clone! Sounds delicious....I'm drooling! [NT] - wigs - 8:50am on 02/29/16
What could be better. Buttery pastry, pistachio & cherries---yum. [NT] - charlie - 1:19pm on 02/29/16

28514. Long time, no chat. :) Hi, folks! - Julie R - WA - 3:07pm on 02/28/16 (10)

Some of my latest kitchen forays... :) Rec: Julie & Mike's Alaska Smoked Salmon Candy [LINK] [IMAGE] - Julie R - WA - 3:50pm on 02/28/16
Rec: A Healthier Rich and Flavorful Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana) [LINK] [IMAGE] - Julie R - WA - 3:54pm on 02/28/16
Great to see you...welcome back! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:53pm on 02/28/16
Hi Julie, so nice to see you here! [NT] - Curious1 - 7:07pm on 02/28/16
Hey missy! Nice to see you. I just shared my Brown Coat Cookbook with - MarilynFL - 7:27pm on 02/28/16

Fabulous!! :) I really need to do a second printing someday... [NT] - Julie R - WA - 4:29am on 02/29/16

Hi Julie, wondered where you were. I love your state, have spent so many great weeks there! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:38pm on 02/28/16
Hi Julie - nice to "see" you again. Don't be a stranger! [NT] - LisainLA - 8:23pm on 02/28/16
Thanks, everybody! :) [NT] - Julie R - WA - 4:20am on 02/29/16
HI There! Glad to see you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:38pm on 02/29/16

28515. Ages since I've made this! Rec: Bill R�s Pollo en Vinagre - Venezuelan Chicken with Vinegar [LINK] - Julie R - WA - 4:17pm on 02/28/16 (15)

Link to Rec with notes and changes. [LINK] - Julie R - WA - 4:20pm on 02/28/16

Julie!!! Great to see you!!! I love how recipes bring us all back to "home" at eat.at! Hope - barb_b - 5:22pm on 02/28/16

Thank you, I'm quite happy to be back! :) - Julie R - WA - 9:53pm on 02/28/16

Wonderful recipe. Thanks Julie! Great to see you [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:33pm on 02/28/16
I love vinegar chicken recipes, they are the best. I just made Wedding Chicken - KarenNoCA - 7:25pm on 02/28/16

Re Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs from Creekside Cook - are they... - Julie R - WA - 9:14pm on 02/28/16
Here's the link to my other favorite: REC Maple Vinegar Crispy Chicken [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Julie R - WA - 9:52pm on 02/28/16
Here is KarenNoCA's Wedding Chicken REC at link below==> [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:38am on 02/29/16

Fabulous, thank you!! :) [NT] - Julie R - WA - 5:11am on 03/01/16

Link is to Lana's Herb Grilled Chicken Thights which is what I assume Karen referred to in her post [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:41am on 02/29/16

This looks really good. I just bought some chicken thighs, I will try this with them. [NT] - LisainLA - 8:25pm on 02/28/16
Did you use - Pam - 9:42am on 02/29/16

Pam, I have made Bill's rec many times...I use fresh shrooms and canned tomatoes. [NT] - barb_b - 3:12pm on 02/29/16
I always use fresh mushrooms, myself, in... [LINK] - Julie R - WA - 5:31am on 03/01/16

WOW! - Pam - 10:56am on 03/28/16

28516. First try at No-Knead Caraway Rye bread - it came out not half bad! [LINK] [IMAGE] - Julie R - WA - 4:26am on 02/29/16 (6)

That looks wonderful--how do you like the flavor? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:07pm on 02/29/16

It's quite nice, although next time... - Julie R - WA - 5:36am on 03/01/16

Congratulations! That sounds like a tasty bread and a good starter. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 11:35am on 03/01/16

I find rye breads very difficult to shape. - cyalexa2 - 10:26pm on 03/01/16

I used a big Le Creuset this first time, but am going to... - Julie R - WA - 12:38am on 03/04/16

I tried first round then oval LCs - cyalexa2 - 9:02pm on 03/05/16

28517. I just made Cook's Country Easy Sandwich Bread and I'm very disappointed in the rise. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:14am on 03/01/16 (8)

Two items could make a difference. The bread flour could have used more - MarilynFL - 11:36am on 03/01/16

I use "instant" yeast all of the time (I buy it by the pound pkg. at the whole-sale store) . . . - mistral - 2:04pm on 03/01/16

I LOVE the instant yeast (SAF brand?) at Smart and Final. A pound for around 4 bucks. - Michael in Phoenix - 8:21pm on 03/01/16

Smart and Final is where I get mine--good stuff.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:14pm on 03/02/16

Did you do your rises by their time or when it was actually doubled, etc. The warmth of - Charley - 1:32pm on 03/01/16
I remember watching this episode. There's rose nicely. It makes a very sticky.. - charlie - 1:36pm on 03/01/16

I'm an idiot!! It calls for a 5 cup loaf pan and I used a 7. No wonder it didn't rise to the top! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:55pm on 03/01/16

You know, I thought that maybe your pan was too big but then forgot to put it in my post! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:24pm on 03/01/16

28518. REC: Pork Chops with Rice Burgundy [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 7:04pm on 03/01/16 (9)

I love the name! we're having BBQ chicken, tatertots, and coleslaw. DH is cooking - AngAk1 - 4:27pm on 03/02/16

Congratulations Ang, do you get a gold watch? ;-) I bet your co-workers will miss you, also the - Curious1 - 6:03pm on 03/02/16

actually---I get a "gold pan", like for panning gold. engraved. and a lunch at my favorite Mexican [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:34pm on 03/02/16

Wow, way better than a watch! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:34am on 03/03/16
Oh, those cookies are adorable! And so appropriate. CONGRATULATIONS, Ang!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:13pm on 03/03/16

they sure are! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:53pm on 03/03/16

Cute cookies! Congrats to you and enjoy those beach cookies while on the beach! [NT] - wigs - 10:06am on 03/04/16

WooHoo!! Congrats to You Ang! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:55am on 03/03/16
Congrats Ang! Exciting times! [NT] - barb_b - 12:19pm on 03/04/16

28519. ISO very simple pourable icing [LINK] - Lana in FL - 10:49pm on 03/01/16 (9)

Congratulations, Lana & Team! I think thin Royal Icing is your friend here. - MarilynFL - 6:27am on 03/02/16

I agree with Marilyn:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:41am on 03/02/16

Congrats to the team. I saw something recently on the web were they used a loaf pan and mini - barb_b - 9:50am on 03/02/16
the Sugar Baby frosting/icing in the Penny's Sugar Cookie post is always good and easy [LINK] - AngAk1 - 4:29pm on 03/02/16

This is my favorite cookie icing although I need to use royal for most of my cookies [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:56am on 03/03/16

Thanks very much, everyone! - Lana in FL - 9:21pm on 03/02/16
What comes to my mind is the poured icing I use to make Petits Fours--just the BC version in my [LINK] - wigs - 9:49am on 03/04/16
I thought my cakes were rather sad, but the kids were impressed with them [LINK] - Lana in FL - 8:34pm on 03/09/16

well done! I bet they just loved them. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:59pm on 03/09/16

28520. Plot shift! - Traca - 9:52am on 03/02/16 (8)

Congrats....you sound very excited! Explain please "emotional IQ" and the polarities of "Intentions - KarenNoCA - 10:53am on 03/02/16
All the best to you! Congrats! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:22pm on 03/02/16
Sounds wonderful, good for you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:08pm on 03/02/16
congrats! now you will need a home cook. [NT] - AngAk1 - 4:31pm on 03/02/16
well missy...you are certainly increasing your depth! Good luck and let us know how it goes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:50am on 03/03/16
Sounds like a great opportunity 2 gain knowledge in a diff. field. I envy you! Pls keep us posted. [NT] - wigs - 9:39am on 03/04/16
Well, you will be fantastic at whatever you do :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:06pm on 03/05/16
This is wonderful news! Congratulations! - colleenmomof2 - 8:49am on 03/10/16

28521. Found pre-made packaged sponge cake called *Pan di Spagna* by Matilde Vicenzi at Walmart [LINK] - MarilynFL - 8:12am on 03/03/16 (2)

So nice of you to make this for her - what a lucky gal:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:30am on 03/03/16
I would try them! remember Josh's Twinkie Tiramisou? wasn't that scary and tasty? - AngAk1 - 3:32pm on 03/04/16

28522. Hazelnut Blue Cheese Sourdough... the recipe... [LINK] - SallyBR - 8:39am on 03/03/16 (5)

Thank you SallyBR [NT] - mistral - 10:36am on 03/03/16

You are welcome! (NT) [NT] - SallyBR - 9:37pm on 03/03/16

Oh yum! Thank you so much! Will make it next week. :) [NT] - Julie R - WA - 12:37am on 03/04/16
This may have to be on the list for my next bake! Thanks Sally! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:31pm on 03/06/16

you are more than welcome! [NT] - SallyBR - 2:30pm on 03/07/16

28523. I had no idea Christopher Kimball was leaving Cooks Illustrated, et. al. - Michael in Phoenix - 10:48am on 03/03/16 (7)

Yes, I saw the email - oli - 12:19pm on 03/03/16

I think he might have been pretty surprised his contract wasn't renewed. But - Charley - 1:59pm on 03/03/16

oh! my husband will be disappointed. He grew to really like him. wants to visit the test kitchen [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:19pm on 03/03/16
Yeah, I didn't know till I saw the email too. He will be missed! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:29am on 03/04/16
I didn't know it either.... there's an NPR article from november... I'm so out of the loop too [LINK] - Tess - 8:21am on 03/04/16

thanks for the link! [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:33pm on 03/04/16
Yeah, I read that article after doing a search. It reminds me of the "Men's Wearhouse" guy. - Michael in Phoenix - 10:45am on 03/05/16

28524. Trader Joe's has frozen Hatch green chiles--for those of us who cannot get them - Charley - 8:20am on 03/04/16 (14)

Did you buy some? I am curious how they will roast after being frozen and have - KarenNoCA - 2:11pm on 03/04/16

These are all roasted peeled and seeded, as I do mine. Made the mistake once of freezing without - Charley - 5:36pm on 03/04/16

Charley, I did the same thing....roasted then froze with skin on. Terrible to get off. BUT... - MarilynFL - 6:39pm on 03/04/16

I've been grilling Hatch Chilis four years now to get the skin blackened, I never have any - KarenNoCA - 6:55pm on 03/04/16

I thaw them, skin comes off easily. Rick Bayless rinses chiles, seems that would remove flavor. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:47pm on 03/04/16

Should have said, also grilled til blackened before freezing. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:52pm on 03/04/16

That is my experience as well. The only time skins stick is when they... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:41am on 03/05/16
I did that just last night used a frozen charred but unpeeled one and a quick rub took care of it - AngAk1 - 3:46pm on 03/05/16

We also think the longer that char stays on, the better. Just our goofy theory. Mu hubby would never - AngAk1 - 3:58pm on 03/05/16

When I first bought the Hatch Chiles I did a little research, and somewhere I saw - KarenNoCA - 7:06pm on 03/05/16

My mistake was trying to peel the blackened chili while it was still frozen. - MarilynFL - 9:04am on 03/05/16

I like to have them ready when I am and haven't had a problem peeling them before freezing. - Charley - 9:44am on 03/05/16

I did buy many jars of the TJ Hatch salsa - colleenmomof2 - 8:47am on 03/10/16
Thank you - darylGA - 7:50pm on 03/12/16

28525. Preserved Lemons made in a pressure cooker. Scroll down for pressure cooker variation. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 12:38pm on 03/04/16 (1)

Thx for posting C1, I am always looking for new ways to use my pressure cooker. I have never made [LINK] - barb_b - 8:37am on 03/06/16

28526. Slightly OT: dishwasher recommendations, please? - ErininNY - 8:02pm on 03/05/16 (15)

I love my kitchenaide. Just got a replacement for my previous one. The - rhoward2va - 9:37pm on 03/05/16
I love Bosch, they are very quiet and get high ratings. Check them out. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:28pm on 03/05/16

I heard good things about Bosch, but then a friend with one had to rip up wooden floors twice, - ErininNY - 9:36pm on 03/06/16

That's not good! Did she find out why it leaked? [NT] - Curious1 - 5:17pm on 03/07/16

I have a 15 year old Bosch and while it used to be very quiet, it is a bit noisier [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 12:00pm on 03/06/16

My 15 yr old Bosch is also going strong. It was their basic model at the time. Love the no frills [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:11pm on 03/06/16

I got a Bosch as well... - MariaDNoCA - 5:24pm on 03/06/16
Thank you for the recommendations! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:36pm on 03/06/16
We got a GE Profile PDT760SSF1SS about a year ago and it is too quiet! - Michael in Sarasota - 9:09am on 03/07/16

Yes, some are - mine beams a light on the floor so you can tell it's running. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:10pm on 03/07/16

Great idea! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:51pm on 03/07/16

We bought a PDT750SSFSS (model B4 Michael's) in Sept '14, & I absolutely LOVE IT. I've had 2 KA's - wigs - 4:00pm on 03/07/16

we have a new maytag DW at the cabin and have noticed the longer cycle times. [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:11pm on 03/10/16

Sorry, can't help. Have a 2 drawer. I don't bake often, so cookie sheets are not an issue. [NT] - barb_b - 4:46pm on 03/08/16
Hmmm. We hated our Bosch dishwashers - colleenmomof2 - 8:42am on 03/10/16

28527. After two ER visits and 4 doctors this week, I've learned something about gluten-free - cheezz - 11:13pm on 03/05/16 (13)

Oh no! Migraines are so miserable. How scary. - Melissa Dallas - 8:22am on 03/06/16
Sorry you had to learn it the hard way, Jane. - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:35pm on 03/06/16
Thanks for posting cheezz, hope you are feeling much better. I have - KarenNoCA - 1:20pm on 03/06/16
cheezz, please also check out eye strain. That was the cause of my migraines until - MarilynFL - 2:39pm on 03/06/16

I go to the optometrist regularly every year, but I will be talking this over with them for sure. [NT] - cheezz - 8:09pm on 03/07/16

Yowza! Glad you figured it out and are feeling better. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:26pm on 03/06/16
Oh Cheezz, what you went through. So glad the cause was identified. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:57am on 03/07/16
Oh My! Glad you are feeling better.... I feel badly, as I know going GF must have - barb_b - 9:29am on 03/07/16
Thanks all! We've been going (mostly) GF about 2 years and it never occured we could be deficient - cheezz - 8:08pm on 03/07/16

Just curious, is "gluten free" a choice or a medical necessity as for celiac disease. - Charley - 8:49pm on 03/07/16

For celiacs it's a medical necessity. I'm not celiac, I just avoid wheat because - cheezz - 12:32am on 03/08/16

Oh No! Missing a cruise! Now you really have me... It must have been a really bad incident. - barb_b - 4:44pm on 03/08/16

Possible aneurysm and stroke...yeah, bad. But YES!! good trip insurance :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:25am on 03/11/16

28528. Interesting article on MSG and Chinese restaurant syndrome. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:25pm on 03/06/16 (5)

What a good article, Pat. MSG has always gotten such a bad rep. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:23pm on 03/06/16

I agree, Cathy. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:14pm on 03/06/16

Thanks for posting this Pat.... It is cause for pause that an article w a catchy - barb_b - 9:14am on 03/07/16
*Woks of Life* talks about MSG in this Fried Rice recipe [on my *to-make* list]. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:34am on 03/07/16
This has been debunked for a number of years now, but like the aspartame causing "things" - Charley - 8:03pm on 03/07/16

28529. The baby shower was a great success! [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 4:59pm on 03/06/16 (14)

I only made the anise cookies, which you can't dress up much [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 5:01pm on 03/06/16

Everything else was equally as nice as the dessert table... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:08pm on 03/06/16

Wow - everything looks so beautiful! Very impressive! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:00am on 03/07/16
Looks so fancy! I am going to a baby shower next sunday, I am expecting crockpots.. (Not - barb_b - 8:43am on 03/07/16
oh my...that looks like something out of a magazine. Well done, everyone. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:54am on 03/07/16
Stunning! [NT] - Traca - 9:38am on 03/07/16

The host came through with flying colors! Bravo to her. [NT] - Traca - 9:40am on 03/07/16

I agree, so proud of her! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:52pm on 03/08/16

Maria, what a lovely and elegant presentation! I have never seen such a beautiful - KarenNoCA - 1:58pm on 03/07/16

It's actually a rented clubhouse in a housing development on a big lake with fountains - MariaDNoCA - 2:15pm on 03/07/16

just beautiful! [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:09pm on 03/07/16

Beautiful job by everyone!! Yes, I can see the buttercream is way too soft but good job! - cheezz - 8:17pm on 03/07/16

The berries and some of the others were purchased/made by pros. The glitter on the berries looked... - MariaDNoCA - 4:51pm on 03/08/16

That is a gorgeous presentation of deliciousness! Nice work1 [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:05am on 03/08/16

28530. Living Cookbook - lorijean - 10:09am on 03/07/16 (0)

28531. Hey Melissa...how is the vegan fest going? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:54am on 03/07/16 (7)

I'm semi doing my own version - Melissa Dallas - 1:45pm on 03/09/16

so glad to hear it's going well. Besides the weight loss, are you noticing any other changes? - MarilynFL - 6:38am on 03/10/16

I'm beginning to wonder if my vitamins/supplements - colleenmomof2 - 8:18am on 03/10/16
I can eat fatty meat & cheese all day and never get heartburn on Atkins - Melissa Dallas - 7:22pm on 03/10/16

Overnight oats? I do steel-cut oats with almond milk in my $5 thrift shop crockpot - MarilynFL - 6:34pm on 03/11/16

I'm doing the raw soaked, not cooked. I add chia seed. I have a lifelong aversion - Melissa Dallas - 9:48am on 03/13/16

oh, so...like muesli? I LOVED that the first time I had it in ABQ. Soaked in apple juice, topped - MarilynFL - 3:10pm on 03/14/16

28532. Crazy Beautiful cookies: click on the link inside. . . [LINK] - mistral - 2:53pm on 03/07/16 (17)

WOW! just stunning. I need some of those disposable icing bags. my heart cookies are baked. and - AngAk1 - 3:16pm on 03/07/16

OMG, how could you even eat one of those cookies. They are a work of art! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:22pm on 03/07/16

Unbelievable! How could you part with them and how much would you charge?! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:46pm on 03/07/16
Wow!! These are the pictures you see in Webster's beside the definition of insanity! :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:20pm on 03/07/16

No, just art in another medium (I hope they taste as good as they look). . . - mistral - 9:14pm on 03/07/16

I just couldn't bite into one -- I'd want to frame it :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:30am on 03/08/16

Stunning! I can't imagine having such talent!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:05am on 03/08/16
Awed by such talent AND steady hands. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:56am on 03/08/16

I was thinking the same thing - steady hands! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:15am on 03/08/16
Yeah, the steady hands thing: if you watched the video, which is sped up. . . - mistral - 11:35am on 03/08/16

Thanks for the link! I forwarded it on. This is from my MIL's blouse! And napkins, and doilies [NT] - barb_b - 4:37pm on 03/08/16
Ahh to be young, patient and have no arthritis in your hands...sigh! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:10pm on 03/08/16
check out also videos . . . - magnoliainchicago - 9:13am on 03/09/16

I can relate - so hard! I wonder how much they charge for gorgeous cookies like that. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:40am on 03/09/16

See it, understand it, can't do it - colleenmomof2 - 8:10am on 03/10/16

Isn't that just the BEST STUFF! I'm stunned each & every time I make it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:25pm on 03/10/16

link to the frosting. it's in our T&T cakes. my kind of decorating. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 3:01pm on 03/10/16

28533. This is an awesome recipe, so different and fun to make [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:51am on 03/08/16 (3)

Printed, but sighing because that's what I need, another recipe. About the limes, I've learned to - Curious1 - 2:26pm on 03/08/16

You need to watch closely when browning these, because of the rub - KarenNoCA - 7:14pm on 03/08/16

Thanks for the heads up. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:20pm on 03/09/16

28534. If you have trouble parking at Trader Joe's, you will appreciate this. I purposely time my [LINK] - barb_b - 4:09pm on 03/08/16 (9)

Ha - so true at Ann Arbor's and Sarasota's TJ's:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:37pm on 03/08/16
Ha! I'm lucky, the one by my house has secret back parking lot... - MariaDNoCA - 5:08pm on 03/08/16
I get there before nine, find an end spot right in front and wait for the doors to open - KarenNoCA - 7:09pm on 03/08/16
Can't resist sending this . . . [LINK] - magnoliainchicago - 9:06am on 03/09/16

well HELLO THERE! Nice to see you, magnolia. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:13am on 03/09/16
Hey MAGS!!! Great to see you!!! You've been missed! [NT] - barb_b - 10:30am on 03/09/16
oh my, this is a hoot! and I've never been in a Whole Foods. nice to see ouu mag [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:20pm on 03/09/16

Long lines outside at both of ours, too - colleenmomof2 - 8:06am on 03/10/16
HA!! You should see mine - next to LAX. Next door is Home Town Buffet which has been added - cheezz - 1:24am on 03/11/16

28535. NFR Words of Wisdom (well, beer IS mentioned) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:40am on 03/09/16 (7)

Oh my, this brought so many thoughts to my head. That picture is disgusting - KarenNoCA - 12:55pm on 03/09/16
I say VIVE LA DIFFERENCE! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 5:11pm on 03/09/16
LOL! Yep! How else can we do it and stay sane.It takes a cast of characters to make our villages. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:56pm on 03/09/16
It is interesting what passes for sexy ;) - colleenmomof2 - 8:00am on 03/10/16

I saw it again today. Went into a pharmacy to ask how they do things when filling - KarenNoCA - 7:21pm on 03/10/16

Lol, I think it's a fad. I looked it up sometime back. Called ear stretching or something like - Curious1 - 10:43pm on 03/10/16

Oh, and women do it also. The reason I looked it up is dh saw a girl with them and asked me about it [NT] - Curious1 - 2:26pm on 03/11/16

28536. My retirement luncheon cookies---yes I baked! my thank you to some good people [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:52pm on 03/09/16 (13)

the fancy platter [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:55pm on 03/09/16
Hah! Very cute Angie. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:27pm on 03/09/16
Great cookies! Congratulations on your retirement, Angie. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:00am on 03/10/16
Bravo Bravo - they are fantastic Ang! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:19am on 03/10/16
Just lovely, Ang. Well done. I wonder how many coworkers will be knocking on your FL door? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:40am on 03/10/16
Nicely done! Congrats on your retirement! [NT] - barb_b - 7:22am on 03/10/16
Outstanding! Congratulations! - colleenmomof2 - 7:42am on 03/10/16
Very nice! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:58pm on 03/10/16
Aw, they make me smile. The best to you, I'm sure you'll find plenty to keep you busy;-). [NT] - Curious1 - 1:44pm on 03/10/16
Welcome to retirement hood!!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 1:29am on 03/11/16
Ang, I wish you a long, healthy and very happy retirement. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:46am on 03/11/16

thanks everyone! I'm clearing out the office! and still training and working.up to the last minute [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:55pm on 03/11/16

Very beautiful! Looking forward to more of your creations - Pat-NoCal - 10:22pm on 03/12/16

28537. What to do with smoked fish? - oli - 8:38pm on 03/09/16 (10)

saltine crackers and fork. make a spread w/cream cheese. put some in corn chowder. ceasar salad [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:57pm on 03/09/16
First, I would divide it into 4oz. portions and seal tight (vac seal if possible) and freeze - Charley - 6:52am on 03/10/16

Where is SIL's restaurant? Congrats to him! [NT] - barb_b - 7:19am on 03/10/16

Charlotte.. It's been a long time in the planning but really beautiful. thanks for asking - Charley - 11:32am on 03/10/16

Thanks, guys [NT] - oli - 11:46am on 03/10/16
WOW - congrats! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:14pm on 03/10/16
Beautiful Menu! I wish him much success! [NT] - barb_b - 6:13pm on 03/10/16

Ritz crackers or bagels.... Mmmm What a treat, and what a nice friend you have! [NT] - barb_b - 7:20am on 03/10/16
Scrambled eggs :-) - colleenmomof2 - 7:38am on 03/10/16
Mix it with cream cheese, capers, green onions, and fresh dill. - Dawn_MO - 6:47pm on 03/12/16

28538. I'd love to try these mini-pies for Pi Day on Monday, but for the life of me, can't figure out [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:58am on 03/10/16 (11)

Got to be frozen pie crusts special to Canada - colleenmomof2 - 8:59am on 03/10/16
It does say "no tin" so it must be the rolled up ones sold in the dairy counter or such. But - Charley - 11:29am on 03/10/16

the recipe says it makes 12. I don't see any way of getting 12 6" circles out of just 2 - AngAk1 - 2:21pm on 03/10/16

I just had to ask the question on their blog. curious minds and all. [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:32pm on 03/10/16

Well, I'd say it is two PACKAGES of pie crust dough, meaning 4 rolled [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:43am on 03/10/16
Thanks all. I think the consensus that it's actually 2 packages of 2-dough packages - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 03/11/16

Stuff from the freezer... true in my case. I'm so sure when I put it in I'll remember what it is. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:24pm on 03/11/16

Fridge/Freezer... - Marianne - 10:42am on 03/12/16

That's funny! I hope it's a chest freezer, It's dangerous to rummage in mine. Should wear a - Curious1 - 2:15pm on 03/12/16

My favorite line from the Odd Couple when Felix is trying to identify something from the fridge - Charley - 3:34pm on 03/11/16

It's a classic! My favorite bit is when they go to a restaurant.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 5:30pm on 03/11/16

28539. Marilyn, I got this right from the horse's mouth: - rhoward2va - 9:57am on 03/10/16 (6)

Well done, you! CHEERS! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:16pm on 03/10/16

I cannot wrap my head around "stollen cut into squares"! [NT] - AngAk1 - 2:22pm on 03/10/16

Aldi's sells "stollen bites" at christmas that are addictively delicious. [NT] - Charley - 3:09pm on 03/10/16

Wow! Very cool for you to check!... Even more cool that you are at Harrods! [NT] - barb_b - 9:32am on 03/11/16

I may even have had to sample a few things. It was a tough assignment [NT] - rhoward2va - 6:56am on 03/12/16

HA!!! Well done! [NT] - barb_b - 2:09pm on 03/12/16

28540. Rec: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Fig Port Jam. Delicious! I made [LINK] - orchid - 4:02pm on 03/10/16 (0)

28541. What an interesting place is this-from what to do with smoked fish to stollen bits to ear stretchin [NT] - charlie - 12:27pm on 03/12/16 (2)

...and broccoli stalk soup cookin'. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:58pm on 03/12/16

and the *most beautiful* sandy beach retirement cookies! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:25pm on 03/12/16

28542. We are enjoying the organic broccoli on sale for a buck-and-a-half per pound... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:54pm on 03/12/16 (4)

I do a similar soup with asparagus stalks as well. Good stuff! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:57pm on 03/12/16

YUM! I read somewhere recently that adding a pinch of baking soda to the soup, or any prep w/ - barb_b - 2:07pm on 03/12/16

I do not use baking soda; I make sure only just barely cook my broccoli until . . . - mistral - 3:37pm on 03/12/16
A chef frm a way-back-when cooking class (I remember he was frm Cincinnati) when we were blanching - wigs - 10:28am on 03/15/16

28543. Anyone else making their own corned beef? I'm using Michael Ruhlman's recipe again this year, but [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:25pm on 03/12/16 (2)

This recipe Charlie posted for cooking the corned beef is my favorite method now. Thanks Charlie! [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:30pm on 03/12/16

You are welcome--happy St Pats everyone-- [NT] - charlie - 7:04pm on 03/12/16

28544. Pistachio recall that includes Wonderful and Trader Joe's. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 3:26pm on 03/12/16 (1)

Thanks, Curious! Looks like the Trader Joe's shelled pistachios are ok. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:35am on 03/14/16

28545. Regarding Smart'N'Final's own brand of tomato product: The ground tomatoes in puree. . . - mistral - 4:38pm on 03/12/16 (2)

Good to know! And I would imagine you got a good price there too. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:46pm on 03/12/16

Yes, the price was very good--cheaper, when calculated out to 28 oz-can-size. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:00pm on 03/13/16

28546. Patricia Well's Radish and Butter Lettuce Salad with Radish Sandwiches. A bunch of radishes, a head - Joe - 7:50pm on 03/12/16 (5)

Oh yum! Sounds perfect for Spring [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:22pm on 03/13/16
This does scream out Easter! Thanks for posting! [NT] - barb_b - 12:27pm on 03/14/16
Joe, check out Yotam Ottolenghi's Lettuce/Radish salad with capers & dried tomatoes. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:12pm on 03/14/16

Looks delicious. [NT] - Joe - 8:26pm on 03/14/16

Gotta laugh at the "one bunch of radishes (about 30)". I am lucky to get 10 in a bunch. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:29pm on 03/14/16

28547. These were SO good the icing is like air REC: Chocolate Party Cupcakes with Vanilla Swirl Frosting [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:01pm on 03/12/16 (2)

Printed - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:59am on 03/13/16
Thanks for sharing this - I love frosting that is light in texture. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:07pm on 03/13/16

28548. Help with cookies, please. I made the dough for these shortbread cookies and it's chilling. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 2:16pm on 03/13/16 (3)

I suggest trying one tray of your shortbread cookies with dollops of jam in the thumbprints. . . - mistral - 3:02pm on 03/13/16
I think you should be ok baking the jam on the cookie. They looks very similar to this [LINK] - LisainLA - 3:06pm on 03/13/16
Thanks to both of you. They came out fine! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:11pm on 03/13/16

28549. Easy Beer Bread - Pam - 2:29pm on 03/13/16 (2)

Baking this today! I cooked up some lentils in ham broth with N African spice mix. Yummy - AngAk1 - 5:27pm on 03/13/16

Hope you enjoy it! - Pam - 10:21am on 03/14/16

28550. Marilyn, your library needs these cupcakes! Posting for method not necessarily their ingredients:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:30pm on 03/13/16 (3)

Well, I'm having trouble copying the link. It's on ebay and is shamrock cupcakes - AngAk1 - 5:39pm on 03/13/16

bummer...can't find what you're talking about. But I made some great cranberry scones for them Sat. - MarilynFL - 7:52am on 03/14/16
ebay has recipes?! Several websites have done the marble thing, like this >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:47pm on 03/15/16

28551. Happy Pi day ;) - colleenmomof2 - 8:42am on 03/14/16 (11)

Tuna Quiche - colleenmomof2 - 9:08am on 03/14/16

I made a mushroom, caramelized onion tart (will post photo later) [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:11am on 03/14/16

...& baked brownies, cut with 2 inch biscuit cutter, topped with mystery icing** - MarilynFL - 9:13am on 03/14/16

LOL, celebrating a math day baking a pie! I made cookies yesterday. - KarenNoCA - 10:10am on 03/14/16

Am not finding your cookie REC anywhere here. Would U mind posting if U have time? TIA! [NT] - wigs - 9:33am on 03/15/16

My husband had apple slab pie for breakfast (breakfast of champions!) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:10am on 03/14/16
Bummed; kids are under the weather. I was looking forward to making shephards pie and apple pie. [NT] - barb_b - 11:58am on 03/14/16

I always think of Judy's ceramic pie plate today! [NT] - barb_b - 11:59am on 03/14/16

Proud owner of 2 of them. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:37pm on 03/14/16
You two ladies gave me my smile for the day! - judy-mass - 9:28am on 03/15/16

{smile!} [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:06am on 03/15/16

28552. British-Style Currant Scones--ATK recipe--looks like the tea biscuits sold in NJ bakeries... - charlie - 1:11pm on 03/14/16 (5)

oh man...i was JUST looking at this recipe in the ATK book from the library! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:36pm on 03/14/16

Looks easy--you don't even have to be gentle with the dough--does anyone remember those... - charlie - 4:16pm on 03/14/16

I don't remember them here, but do remember something similar in Devon, UK. Served with clotted - barb_b - 6:59pm on 03/14/16

That's what these are supposed to be like---think I might have seen the.. - charlie - 9:12pm on 03/14/16

Wow--did these turn out good--flaky, tender, not too sweet--and easy to do [NT] - charlie - 12:33pm on 03/17/16

28553. To prick or not to prick? I recently read/heard two respected sources question if it's necessary to - Curious1 - 5:53pm on 03/14/16 (26)

Rec: Best Baked Potatoes. I know, sounds silly but this method from CI really delivered great - Curious1 - 5:59pm on 03/14/16

I prick--too many explosions and they can't be predicted, IMO. And I make a LOT - Charley - 10:13pm on 03/14/16
hey Curious, when was that published. That's EXACTLY how I do mine...so did I read it - MarilynFL - 9:43am on 03/15/16

It is in the Jan/Feb 2016 magazine, so fairly new. I was surprised at how fluffy the interior was - Curious1 - 6:36pm on 03/15/16

Huh. Okay...so not there. But I did read it somewhere years ago. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45am on 03/16/16

It seems to me that CI is recycling recipes, perhaps that is one of them [NT] - Curious1 - 10:52am on 03/16/16

I 've had one explode--I always prick the taters [NT] - charlie - 9:10pm on 03/14/16
My Mom taught me to always prick my spuds. It only sands to reason, a tight - KarenNoCA - 10:11pm on 03/14/16
I prick, cuz mom said so. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:55pm on 03/14/16

Yep...and they had blown up on my mom so I listened to her. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:41am on 03/15/16

After scrubbing & drying the outside of my potatoes, I rub w/ saved bacon grease, stick a potato [LINK] - wigs - 9:03am on 03/15/16

PS: I prefer the type nail referenced at link becuz it gives U something 2 pull on 2 remove when hot [NT] - wigs - 9:05am on 03/15/16
I bake potatoes at 400* for one hour--no nail. Even the big ones are done. [NT] - Charley - 9:52am on 03/15/16

I'm definitely a pricker. But you all knew that, right? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:37am on 03/15/16

Steve_in_LA: *Damn. No one told me I wouldn't be able to type when I got to heaven.* [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 03/15/16
I knew I should have phrased that differently. ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 6:36pm on 03/15/16

:-D [NT] - LisainLA - 12:02am on 03/18/16

Just callin' 'em likes I sees 'em. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:00pm on 03/17/16

I use large Yukon Gold for baking potatoes, First I rub organic coconut oil all over - KarenNoCA - 2:37pm on 03/15/16

Do the skins get crusty/hard so they could be stuffed, for instance? [NT] - Charley - 7:26am on 03/17/16

Interesting that the examples of exploding potatoes seem to be years ago. Perhaps the potatoes - Curious1 - 2:53pm on 03/16/16

I have never pricked a potato before baking in the oven and never had one explode. [NT] - orchid - 4:38pm on 03/16/16

Oh lordy! Now that I've said it I'm doomed for it to happen! [NT] - orchid - 5:17pm on 03/16/16

Oh, I've had it happen recently when I didn't think about it. [NT] - Charley - 4:48pm on 03/16/16
Did you know that some varieties/types of potatos naturally have less moisture. . . (more) - mistral - 4:10pm on 03/17/16

Yes, like the waxy "new" potatoes which are better for some things and the - Charley - 7:57am on 03/18/16

28554. [food-related]: A selfish act turned inside-out [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 03/15/16 (18)

I am fighting back tears too.... what a beautiful tribute! [NT] - SallyBR - 1:06pm on 03/15/16

Yes, what a wonderful story! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:41pm on 03/15/16

What a sweet story. I disagree about your selfish act. I think deep down you are a nurturing spirit - KarenNoCA - 2:51pm on 03/15/16

Fully agree with Karen.... [NT] - SallyBR - 10:35am on 03/16/16

Great picture and I don't give a damn about Biscuit! I'm still ad-blocking. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 5:56pm on 03/15/16
awwww....what a great memory for all of you! And beautiful cake! [NT] - cheezz - 6:51pm on 03/15/16
That's sooooooooo sweet!!!!!!!! (and it's a great looking cake!) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:14pm on 03/15/16

Ditto That!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:37am on 03/16/16

Marilyn, what a heartwarming & moving story. U can certainly be proud of that act--no matter the - wigs - 10:48am on 03/16/16

We love blessing people with food and your story DID make me cry. Bravo Marilyn! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:59am on 03/16/16

Your problem Marilyn is you don't know you. You don't even realize - orchid - 11:34am on 03/16/16

there I am tearing up again... I am such a simp [NT] - SallyBR - 2:38pm on 03/16/16

Crap. WIMP. [NT] - SallyBR - 2:38pm on 03/16/16

What a lovely story. Cheers! [NT] - Sylvia - 4:03pm on 03/16/16
Wonderful story, thanks for sharing it! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:12pm on 03/16/16
When it comes to baked goods, I don't believe you are capable of being selfish. - Joe - 12:57am on 03/17/16

Love you guys. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:53am on 03/17/16

Lovely story. My smile for the day. Thanks for sharing. [NT] - barb_b - 10:56am on 03/19/16

28555. Cranberry Scones w/ Orange Glaze (microwaved well the next day) - MarilynFL - 12:38pm on 03/15/16 (11)

O, my stars--yr REC sounds fantastic, M, what w/ all the real cr, butter, cake fl & fruit additions! - wigs - 10:28am on 03/16/16
The recipe is in Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden, looks like a nice book. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:24am on 03/16/16

well, aren't you CLEVER! Yes, that's it exactly! For a fabulous dish, make Ogden's *Crab Chowder* - MarilynFL - 6:57am on 03/17/16

Yes please, have been wanting a better clam chowder recipe> Thank you! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 10:10am on 03/17/16
I 'second" KarenNoCA's request for the Clam Chowder REC--pretty please! [NT] - wigs - 11:31am on 03/17/16

okay, but it's for *crab* chowder. He used a real Dungeness crab: I used - MarilynFL - 12:09pm on 03/17/16

REC: Bradley Ogdens's Crab Chowder---went to school with Brad... - charlie - 12:36pm on 03/17/16

Oh my gosh, I'm one degree of separation from Bradley Ogden! You're my hero, c! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 03/17/16
Isn't it a small world? Thanks for the REC, charlie! [NT] - wigs - 3:09pm on 03/17/16
Be still my heart! If only we had crab season this year instead of drought related toxic crab. :( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:58pm on 03/17/16

Not clever, just persistent, clever would be finding that dried apricot recipe you mentioned. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:11pm on 03/17/16

28556. Have this in the oven - Chef Walter Potenza Irish Soda Bread - Recipe contains sour cream & butter [LINK] - GayR - 2:00pm on 03/17/16 (17)

Report on recipe: I have made numerous Irish Soda Bread recipes in my life and this is now the top - GayR - 3:51pm on 03/17/16
It better be good with that sour cream in it! :-) . . . (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:56pm on 03/17/16
Thanks Gay. I made this tonight, very good! I subbed yogurt for the sour cram, since that's what I - LisainLA - 11:52pm on 03/17/16

Goodness - cream, not cram!! :-D [NT] - LisainLA - 11:53pm on 03/17/16
So glad you enjoyed it Lisa.....my guests loved it also.....will make this again and again! [NT] - GayR - 7:49am on 03/18/16

I think this would also be great for breakfast or brunch with jam. [NT] - LisainLA - 10:31am on 03/18/16

I think this would be also be great to receive in the mail. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:36pm on 03/18/16
Lisa, Great idea.... I will add this to my menu for upcoming brunch. Gay, Thx for posting rec. [NT] - barb_b - 5:08pm on 03/18/16

Very welcome, Barb .... enjoy it....remember it is a very sticky dough. [NT] - GayR - 9:32pm on 03/18/16

After having it on the 2nd and 3rd day after baking - IMO it would need to be toasted - LisainLA - 12:02pm on 03/19/16

Yes, Lisa in the recipe he states that it tends to become stale if held too long...... [NT] - GayR - 1:21pm on 03/19/16

That's the first soda bread I've seen that doesn't include some butter -I'll have to try it [NT] - charlie - 12:42pm on 03/19/16

No wait--did I miss something Gay [NT] - charlie - 12:44pm on 03/19/16

No Charlie, you did not miss anything the recipe contains buttermilk and sour cream no butter.... [NT] - GayR - 1:20pm on 03/19/16

I knew that I missed something. Your post stated butter------------milk LOL [NT] - charlie - 5:31pm on 03/19/16

OK Jersey--do know about tea biscuits? Give those British scones a try. [NT] - charlie - 5:34pm on 03/19/16

Thanks, will do!! [NT] - GayR - 6:24pm on 03/19/16

28557. Another pretty amazing cake: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup cake. . . [LINK] - mistral - 4:22pm on 03/17/16 (8)

Wow! So real looking!! How fun to do for a teenager for breakfast on their birthday :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:51pm on 03/17/16

--and it looks pretty easy to do also.(nt) [NT] - mistral - 4:58pm on 03/17/16

Isn't that something? Looks like the main course for lunch! Very clever. [NT] - wigs - 4:59pm on 03/17/16
People are so clever:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:57pm on 03/17/16
It is amazing, am I the only one who would rather have what it resembles than what it is? [NT] - Curious1 - 7:10pm on 03/17/16

No, I am in your corner. Was wondering that myself. Kind of like folks who won't eat meat - KarenNoCA - 7:25pm on 03/17/16
Me too! Now I want a grilled cheese and soup! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:49pm on 03/17/16

Two words: Dahlia Bakery [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:15am on 03/21/16

28558. I made the best corned beef ever tonight, done very simply in the crock pot. I'm a convert! - LisainLA - 12:01am on 03/18/16 (18)

Yay you Lisa! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:02am on 03/18/16

:-) Going to bring leftovers for my lunch today. [NT] - LisainLA - 10:30am on 03/18/16

Will corned beef go on sale today (post-St. Paddy's Day)? - MarilynFL - 8:09am on 03/18/16

Yes - the beef was one of those commercially vacuum sealed packages, - LisainLA - 10:29am on 03/18/16

Thanks! [and will you be sharing the leftovers with hubby? I won't tell.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:04pm on 03/18/16

We polished them off last night for dinner! :-D [NT] - LisainLA - 12:00pm on 03/19/16

I made my best corned beef too. It is a new product for our small local - KarenNoCA - 3:43pm on 03/18/16
According to Publix I saved $12.24 on my corned beef today. $4.69/lb - Michael in Sarasota - 12:23pm on 03/20/16

According to their ad of the 17th, Publix brand was $6.99 a lb. Brisket is almost as expensive as - Curious1 - 2:44pm on 03/20/16

Glad you had success your last go-round. It always feels so good to finally "nail it"! [NT] - wigs - 10:47am on 03/18/16
Thank you! - sjs1952 - 10:24am on 03/20/16
I made a good one last night using Charlie's recipe, similar to using a slowcooker, I think, as it - Curious1 - 2:31pm on 03/20/16

I had to try out my new pressure cooker, but I think I'll go back to that slow oven method [NT] - charlie - 4:46pm on 03/20/16

I don't have one but wondered if it would be good for corned beef. Curious as to why you didn't - Curious1 - 8:06pm on 03/20/16

I LOVE LOVE my PC. I think I had the same "question" about whether doing something - Charley - 6:10am on 03/21/16

I'm looking forward to doing all those things. The beef turned out well in an hour and fifteen... - charlie - 7:48am on 03/21/16

I think some corned beef is saltier when cooked than others. I used to soak mine a little - Charley - 8:04am on 03/21/16

It was one of those no nitrate beasts from a "gourmet" supermarket. That's probably the best. - charlie - 12:27pm on 03/21/16

28559. Sourdough lovers, a gem for you! [LINK] - SallyBR - 11:42am on 03/18/16 (3)

Oh my!!! Thank you!!!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:55pm on 03/18/16
Nice! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:25pm on 03/18/16
Thank you!!! [NT] - sjs1952 - 10:20am on 03/20/16

28560. We enjoyed this delicious lentil soup for dinner tonight. [LINK] - emtd - 11:23pm on 03/18/16 (1)

Thank you for both recipe and site. I spent a couple of hours poking around there. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:07pm on 03/19/16

28561. Confession-I buy a butt half ham a couple of times a year when they are cheap - Melissa Dallas - 8:11am on 03/20/16 (16)

Yum! - sjs1952 - 10:18am on 03/20/16
I'm sorry, Melissa, but I can't get past saying *I buy a butt* over and over. - MarilynFL - 9:12am on 03/21/16

and that song is going through my mind now: I buyyyy butt, and I cannot lie. . . - mistral - 12:50pm on 03/21/16
I'm a Fat Bottomed Girls fan myself;) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:28pm on 03/21/16

I do the same, once they are on sale. I have a brand I like and I lay in wait. - Michael in Phoenix - 10:50am on 03/21/16

Aldi's. 10 pounds, 10 bucks - Melissa Dallas - 9:32pm on 03/21/16

Really???? I never, ever, EVER find deals like that. And a bone is absolutely necessary for - MarilynFL - 8:15am on 03/22/16

Aldi's for me also. If you have a BiLO in Florida--or up in NC, they often have great ham specials. [NT] - Charley - 12:04pm on 03/22/16

Do you guys buy the whole, bone-in ham? I sure like those better than the spiral cut ones - KarenNoCA - 2:34pm on 03/21/16

I only like spiral cut for sandwiches & it should barely be warmed up - Melissa Dallas - 9:34pm on 03/21/16

Years ago, we had a honeybaked ham in our community. I loved their - KarenNoCA - 11:02am on 03/22/16

They are good but really outrageously expensive. If you do have one, they sell their ham bones! - Charley - 12:03pm on 03/22/16

I have bought their bones before; worked for my recipe. Michael - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 03/22/16

Karen, here's their recipe for Ham Salad - MarilynFL - 2:49pm on 03/22/16

I think some finely chopped celery is also a good addition to ham salad. [NT] - Charley - 8:02am on 03/23/16

Melissa, I think you are so right about not over heating. The first time I served a good - Curious1 - 10:42pm on 03/23/16

28562. charlie, another vote for British-style Currant Scone (from ATK) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:29am on 03/21/16 (1)

I weighed out the ingredients and heavily floured the board and hands.--it worked. [NT] - charlie - 7:41am on 03/21/16

28563. Natural food dyes for your Easter eggs - MarilynFL - 7:36am on 03/21/16 (1)

oh geez, here's the darn article itself. With photos. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:37am on 03/21/16

28564. Hey Ang, I wanted to see what the dates were for your stay in Phoenix. We have... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:56am on 03/21/16 (0)

28565. Deb - I finally got around to trying that sweet hot coriander chicken recipe you posted 2005 [LINK] - cheezz - 4:00pm on 03/21/16 (3)

Glad you liked it:) I forgot about it! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:49pm on 03/21/16
It was this or the vinegar chicken - Pam - 1:55pm on 03/24/16
What did you serve with it? [NT] - Pam - 11:04am on 04/06/16

28566. Just looking over some old issues of Chocolatier and i thought how nice it would be if someone would - oli - 1:56pm on 03/22/16 (1)

agreed:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:55pm on 03/22/16

28567. Help with this recipe - oli - 2:58pm on 03/22/16 (14)

The only thing that I can come up with that the weight of the cake may make the... - charlie - 3:09pm on 03/22/16

Do you want me to paste the recipe here and see if you can give more guidance? [NT] - oli - 3:16pm on 03/22/16

Sure [NT] - charlie - 6:23pm on 03/22/16

I agree--the weight would either make it slide or get too goopy on the bottom. [NT] - Charley - 7:59am on 03/23/16

Here you go - oli - 4:33pm on 03/23/16

Probably need the method of assembly to assess the question, IMO. [NT] - Charley - 4:41pm on 03/23/16

Okay, you got it. - oli - 7:18pm on 03/23/16

thanks for the info, oli. Here's my Cliff Notes summary of all those steps. - MarilynFL - 9:48am on 03/24/16

It is also two different types of layers--a 4 layer cake that is 9X13 with thin layers - Charley - 9:58am on 03/24/16

The recipe gives 4 different options for possible pan sizes, the instructions - LisainLA - 10:14am on 03/24/16

If you only make 3 layers instead of 4, you wouldn't have the whipped cream filling layer - LisainLA - 10:20am on 03/24/16
When we ordered this type of cake from bakeries in our area of NJ, we would be.. - charlie - 1:35pm on 03/24/16

Thanks guys. What I have decided will be to make...... - oli - 2:05pm on 03/24/16
NJ misses you! I never knew to order the cake that way!!! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 2:25pm on 03/26/16

28568. Colleenmomof2 and I just met for the first time! - deb-in-MI - 3:00pm on 03/22/16 (5)

Luicky you indeed. It is so important for us ladies to continue to make new friends as we go on our - KarenNoCA - 3:15pm on 03/22/16
My smile for the day! How lucky to have a meet up! [NT] - barb_b - 6:47pm on 03/22/16

I know it is so hard to describe to friends and family, but we have all known each other for so many - barb_b - 6:52pm on 03/22/16

So glad we met, too! - colleenmomof2 - 10:19am on 03/23/16
Were there pics?! :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:25pm on 03/26/16

28569. Pecan-Walnut Bread, commercial yeast, very nice [LINK] - SallyBR - 7:41am on 03/23/16 (5)

So looking forward to making this bread.... - sjs1952 - 9:37am on 03/23/16

You can definitely do that... however.... - SallyBR - 10:34am on 03/23/16

That is lovely and something I would tackle. Sally, where did you get that wooden bread bowl - KarenNoCA - 10:01am on 03/23/16

Yes it is a banneton made of wood... (more) [LINK] - SallyBR - 10:32am on 03/23/16

golly, that's a pretty bread. Your photography is amazing (along w/ the skill to bake that image) [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:54am on 03/24/16

28570. Anybody ever make a cooked custard buttercream? - deb-in-MI - 8:32am on 03/23/16 (7)

Deb, have not made a cooked custard buttercream but found this blog and it is most interesting...... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:29am on 03/23/16

I think this says it all: - MarilynFL - 10:30am on 03/23/16
Thank you! I've bookmarked the page! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:37am on 03/23/16

The cooked custard buttercream is similar to a cooked roux buttercream. . . - mistral - 2:37pm on 03/24/16

I just tried the cooked custard buttercream but will give this a shot too - deb-in-MI - 3:07pm on 03/24/16

I like the American buttercream BUT I found that with most recipes. . . - mistral - 3:36pm on 03/24/16

...and you can make this with oleo or Crisco if needs must (going down the vegan path). - MarilynFL - 6:49am on 03/28/16

28571. I made this recipe last night and it was excellent. My only tweak [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:00am on 03/23/16 (1)

Thanks for reminding me of this. I'd forgotten about it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:25pm on 03/23/16

28572. Need some inspiration. Any new and exciting salads and appetizers? I feel like I'm in a rut. TIA [NT] - barb_b - 8:05pm on 03/23/16 (7)

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 8:57pm on 03/23/16
We absolutely loved this salad, a bit unusual combo [LINK] - SallyBR - 7:44am on 03/24/16
Can we narrow it down a little? Are you looking for - Pat-NoCal - 11:01am on 03/24/16

Sorry, just saw your post now. I'm thinking cold appetizer. I've got the salad covered.Any ideas? [NT] - barb_b - 2:23pm on 03/26/16

Here is a Martha website for appies. there's another on it for quick appies. - Charley - 7:14am on 03/27/16

Great website Charley! Perfect to get my creative juices flowing. much appreciated. I felt in a rut [NT] - barb_b - 9:46am on 03/29/16

THanks! I made Melissa's chickpea salad, as I had all ingredients in the house. It was - barb_b - 9:50am on 03/29/16

28573. I'm making a trifle to take for dessert on Sunday. Elvis Presley pound cake (my fav), Layers of - CynUpstateNY - 8:45am on 03/24/16 (2)

Won't that be pretty! I think you can easily make it Sat. And since you're going with - MarilynFL - 9:40am on 03/24/16

Thanks, Mar! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:33pm on 03/24/16

28574. Joe, we enjoyed your Lemon Curry Chicken with Mango-Basmati Rice Salad. Thanks [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:05am on 03/24/16 (2)

Pat, Thanks for the reminder of this rec; perfect for Spring! [NT] - barb_b - 11:04am on 03/25/16
Just saw this! I'm glad you enjoyed it. [NT] - Joe - 10:09pm on 05/02/16

28575. REC for Cavatini from a friend in my garden club group. I made it recently--easy & good! - wigs - 3:34pm on 03/24/16 (0)

28576. I am now the proud owner of dried Pasilla, Chipotle, Chile de Arbol and - KarenNoCA - 7:11pm on 03/25/16 (11)

REC: Enchilada Sauce (From Sandra, then in London) - judy-mass - 7:57pm on 03/25/16
REC: Chipotle - Ancho Chile Pesto - judy-mass - 7:59pm on 03/25/16
REC: Ancho Sauce - judy-mass - 8:02pm on 03/25/16
This Adobo Chicken in Parchment is a favorite [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:49pm on 03/25/16
Beef Enchiladas with Chipotle-Pasilla Chili Gravy from Homesick Texan is on my list of need to make. [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:04pm on 03/26/16
Tex-Mex Chili from Cafe Annie in Houston and Fine Cooking Magazine, really good. [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:13pm on 03/26/16
Please post when you find recipes you like, I have a lot and need to use them more. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:31pm on 03/26/16

I highly recommend Roberto Santibanez's book Truly Mexican. [NT] - Traca - 5:39pm on 03/26/16

Oh my stars, I am salivating. Thanks so much. Can't wait to get busy next week. I'm on a learning - KarenNoCA - 2:40pm on 03/26/16
Curious and Pat recommended this one to make (& freeze) Red Chili Sauce (Colorado Sauce) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:44am on 03/28/16

Kenji's Beef Barbacoa...wow, this stuff was good. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:46am on 03/28/16

28577. Easter dessert: Chocolate Mousse Nests. They're on our menu. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:29am on 03/26/16 (9)

These look adorable! [NT] - Lana in FL - 11:54am on 03/26/16
OH, that is WONDERFUL!! Thanks for the idea!! [NT] - Charley - 2:30pm on 03/26/16
Never seen the special pastry for sale... but - SallyBR - 6:11pm on 03/26/16

Don't know if they stil have them, but TJ's use to have those chocolate "bowls" [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:01am on 03/27/16
You could make it with phyllo sheets themselves in muffin tins - Charley - 6:57am on 03/27/16

This is Manhattan KS, not NY ;-) (more) - SallyBR - 12:40pm on 03/27/16

I'm wrong about Kataifa being just shredded phyllo dough--it is actually spun in - Charley - 4:46pm on 03/27/16

I took my own little walk through retro-land..... [IMAGE] - SallyBR - 9:03pm on 03/27/16

The mousse filled nests were fun to serve and looked just like the photo. - Sylvia - 5:59am on 03/29/16

28578. Saveur's Orange-Scented Olive Oil cake is so good! [LINK] - Lana in FL - 11:37am on 03/26/16 (1)

This sounds so good [NT] - charlie - 6:32pm on 03/26/16

28579. Question about baker's bread couche [LINK] - Lana in FL - 11:44am on 03/26/16 (6)

I do wash mine with warm water.... (more) - SallyBR - 1:56pm on 03/26/16

Thanks Sally, that's a real relief. - Lana in FL - 11:15am on 03/27/16
I wash my mushrooms too. I do not find that they soak up water and will not brown - KarenNoCA - 2:35pm on 03/27/16

indeed....(more) - SallyBR - 4:48pm on 03/27/16

It's kind of like the "drive by media" they look, make an opinion, and it is usually wrong! - KarenNoCA - 7:22pm on 03/27/16

I also smile inside.... - SallyBR - 9:27am on 03/28/16

28580. Nice article in BA about The Hillstone Group, who own restaurants, including Houston's. The Biel... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:55pm on 03/26/16 (5)

Here's a link to the ribeye recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:57pm on 03/26/16

Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:13am on 03/27/16

Wow, that mile high Thai salad looks awesome. It surely would take some time - KarenNoCA - 11:40am on 03/27/16

Yeah, it's definitely a looker, and a mile-long ingredient list. Some things are best left... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:25pm on 03/27/16

I agree [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:08pm on 03/28/16

28581. A wonderful happy Easter all my eat.at friends! [NT] - cheezz - 5:29pm on 03/27/16 (0)

28582. I have a sour dough starter. His name is Dave. He's over a year old and mighty tasty. [LINK] - Tess - 7:32pm on 03/27/16 (13)

mine is called Dan, and he turned seven last month ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 7:43am on 03/28/16
Mine was called "That's Mr. White Starter to you!" He lasted 48 hours before I killed him. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:21am on 03/28/16

you are too funny..... - SallyBR - 10:50am on 03/28/16

Yes you are. It's called a garbage disposal. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:27am on 03/28/16

You actually murdered it then! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 11:29am on 03/28/16

Yes, I did. And I'd do it again if fermenting yeast threatened to take over my kitchen. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:32pm on 03/28/16

I think I better never invite over to our lab... ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 1:37pm on 03/28/16

I have a book that was published in 1977. It is a sourdough cookbook, and it includes... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:56pm on 03/28/16
I had killed 3 before Dave... - Tess - 12:40pm on 03/29/16

I love all you crazy people! You make me laugh and brighten my day. [NT] - orchid - 2:47pm on 03/29/16
It's when you think they are dead, they aren't, they come back - MariaDNoCA - 3:24pm on 03/29/16

...so we're talking Zombie Strain Starter? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:29pm on 03/29/16

Totally!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:35pm on 05/08/16

28583. Yesterday I was instructed not to wait till next Easter to make Giada's Sweet Easter Pie. [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:51am on 03/28/16 (8)

Another hit was SmittenKitchen's Dill Bread [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:59am on 03/28/16
I just saw that recipe 2 days ago and grabbed it. It's at the top - orchid - 11:18am on 03/28/16
I can't picture this...does it end up like a lumpy (due to rice) cheesecake-ish pie? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:30am on 03/28/16

Giada has reinvented this Easter delicacy. I'm sure that her version is tasty---but - charlie - 12:07pm on 03/28/16
Kinda but more of a rice pudding pie [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:08pm on 03/28/16

Day two: A bit drier and more cheesecake-ish. Needs a bit of creme anglaise. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:51pm on 03/28/16

Don't we all. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:29am on 03/29/16

Hahahaha! Yup. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:04am on 03/30/16

28584. REC: Pastiera--Italian Wheat Pie... - charlie - 12:12pm on 03/28/16 (0)

28585. Epi's Raspberry-Ricotta Cake. Easy and delicious! [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:50pm on 03/28/16 (5)

Yum, I knew this looked familiar, Sally posted it a year ago and gave it a good review. Did you use - Curious1 - 6:51pm on 03/28/16

Yes, I bought ricotta. The brand I buy (Precious) is on the dry side but the cake was moist - Traca - 10:32pm on 03/28/16

Thanks! That brand not available here but there are similar ones. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:51pm on 03/30/16

I mention the drier part because I have another ricotta cake recipe - Traca - 12:47am on 04/01/16

Wow, I missed this too. Looks like my kinda quick cake: fruity, quick and delicious! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 12:43pm on 03/29/16

28586. An Easter hit- REC: Flourless Lemon Almond Cake [LINK] - judy-mass - 4:24pm on 03/28/16 (0)

28587. Potato & Caramelized Onion Gratin from FC was delicious. I served it with steaks but think it would [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:05pm on 03/28/16 (4)

I think if I ever have a child, I will name him/her *potato & caramelized onion.* Bellissimo/a. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:30am on 03/29/16

Twins: Steak-ham and Potato-caramelized-onion, borne to MarilynFl . . . - mistral - 12:39pm on 03/29/16

aw, sounds almost too pretty to eat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:24pm on 03/29/16

Yum. I finally mastered scalloped/gratin potatoes by watching Pepin - Melissa Dallas - 7:19pm on 03/29/16

28588. Anyone "love" their toaster oven? I am looking for something w/ a small footprint. [NT] - barb_b - 10:32am on 03/29/16 (7)

I LOVE my Oster and probably do 75% of my oven cooking in it. Great for summertime. - Charley - 3:04pm on 03/29/16

Is yours the 6 slice convection? Do you have to reverse the oven rack between toasting and baking? - KarenNoCA - 7:09pm on 03/29/16

I don't think they toast well. We use a toaster. If I am making "oven toast"--like open - Charley - 8:13pm on 03/29/16

It seems that with some toaster ovens you have to remove the rack and turn it over for toasting. - KarenNoCA - 10:20am on 03/31/16

My Cuisinart is that way. There are three positions bake, toast, broil. Turn it over for broil. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 6:26pm on 03/31/16

I love mine too. Besides toast, it is great for reheating small portions of things - Joe - 3:33pm on 03/29/16
Mine is likely 30 yrs old from JC Penney - love it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:36pm on 03/29/16

28589. Lamb roasted with garlic...and anchovies? - Pam - 11:47am on 03/29/16 (3)

The anchovies add extra meaty flavor, and salt. And the directs you to put all in a 450� oven . . . - mistral - 12:26pm on 03/29/16

I just looked up some variations of this recipe and you could pull it sooner. . . [LINK] - mistral - 12:33pm on 03/29/16

I see no reason for the water--just put the potatoes in the pan to roast in the lamb drippings. YUM. - Charley - 3:02pm on 03/29/16

28590. Another vote for Perfect Steamed Boiled Eggs -- peeling was so easy! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:18pm on 03/29/16 (1)

I just made 14 yesterday and thank, again, whoever first posted this! [NT] - cheezz - 4:10pm on 03/30/16

28591. Do I need to pressure can tomatoes or is it ok to water bath them these days? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:35pm on 03/29/16 (10)

This might help [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 7:01pm on 03/29/16
mistral is one of our canning gurus. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:55am on 03/30/16
It's about the acidity and you can water bath if you can adjust it correctly. Freezing is - Charley - 6:56am on 03/30/16

Freezing has worked well for me in the past. I blanched, and peeled then put into - KarenNoCA - 10:07am on 03/30/16

The real big deal is that you don't even have to peel. When they thaw the peels - Charley - 10:49am on 03/30/16

No kidding! Good grief, I did not know that. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:21am on 03/30/16

I discovered this wonderful way to preserve plum tonmatoes when(more) - daricem - 1:21pm on 03/31/16

You may pressure can if you wish, and this is actually a quicker way of putting up . . . - mistral - 12:35pm on 03/30/16

Thank you! I was hoping I didn't need to buy a pressure canner - and I have zero freezer space. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:34pm on 03/30/16
I agree with the citric acid addition. I used to use white vinegar. >>> - Luisa_Calif - 3:11pm on 04/14/16

28592. I got sucked into paying FULL-PRICE for *bake from scratch* magazine (an obscene $12.99) - MarilynFL - 7:03am on 03/30/16 (6)

I would be fuming too..... [LINK] - SallyBR - 8:55am on 03/30/16

I used to be able to buy Wild Rice and Onion hamburger buns from a local supermarket - KarenNoCA - 10:04am on 03/30/16

Did you ever try making it? It was one of Steve2 in LA's favorites. Wild Rice and Onion Bread>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:47pm on 04/01/16

golly, those are pretty! some day... [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:12am on 03/30/16

If you want a refund, demand it. I did with a magazine DH thought I would love - Charley - 9:15am on 03/30/16

The rest of the magazine is really nice, so I don't feel I should get my money back. - MarilynFL - 10:14am on 03/30/16

28593. Still looking for Ang. Would love to meet up! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:21pm on 03/30/16 (2)

They were in Alabama yesterday, heading to Pensacola [NT] - cheezz - 4:14pm on 03/30/16

Probably missed her, here in Phoenix. Darn! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 10:59am on 03/31/16

28594. canning question for mistral! Why would this recipe state that it is not suitable for canning? [NT] [LINK] - michelle - 2:05pm on 03/30/16 (4)

Because it has not been tested? (more) [LINK] - mistral - 2:27pm on 03/30/16

ok thank you for the info - i wanted to sell a similar version of this sauce, so i was puzzled. i > - michelle - 2:42pm on 03/30/16

michelle, DawnMO sold lots of goodies at farmer's market in San Diego. She might have a handle on - MarilynFL - 8:51am on 03/31/16
Michelle, I used some plain old litmus paper to test my products for - Dawn_MO - 5:51pm on 04/01/16

28595. Marilyn, my neighbor kids decorating your huge cookies! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 6:36pm on 03/30/16 (9)

Bravo [brava?] my friend, for sharing your kindness and goodies! - MarilynFL - 8:09am on 03/31/16

They were all adorable:) - deb-in-MI - 8:25am on 03/31/16

Question: I'm considering baking cookies for a friend's daughter's wedding. (it will - MarilynFL - 8:44am on 03/31/16

oh, oh, oh...you just gave me a great idea. Well, I'm STEALING your idea. What if I send - MarilynFL - 8:46am on 03/31/16

I could punch a hole and send ribbon and they can hang the cookies somehow...? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:47am on 03/31/16
Thoughts and ideas - deb-in-MI - 9:52am on 03/31/16

Excellent info, deb. Thank you! One more question: for my brother's party, I baked the - MarilynFL - 11:50am on 03/31/16

Hmmmmm... - deb-in-MI - 12:02pm on 03/31/16

They were either *100 per package* from the cake decorating store or - MarilynFL - 12:15pm on 03/31/16

28596. I thought this was stunningly beautiful in its simplicity: rose transfer on panna cotta [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 03/31/16 (8)

How elegant! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:30pm on 03/31/16
Oh My - absolutely beautiful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:45pm on 03/31/16
So pretty!! I wonder how she accomplished that.... [NT] - cheezz - 1:17pm on 03/31/16

I think it's just a cocoa butter chocolate transfer. The panna cotta has a stickiness to it [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:25pm on 03/31/16

I have this book at home. Let me look it up this weekend and I'll let you know if it gives a source [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 1:11pm on 04/01/16

hey missy...so nice to see you. Thanks for the help. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:32pm on 04/01/16
Okay. I checked the book and it does not give a source... - GeorgiaRose - 8:55pm on 04/02/16

Don't you just hate that: a *kind of* a lead that peters out to zip. Thanks for checking, GR. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 04/04/16

28597. Question: Traca, in T&T you posted a rec for Salvadorean breakfast cakes - cheezz - 1:15pm on 03/31/16 (3)

I made them cheezz but I didn't post about it because they were - orchid - 2:31pm on 03/31/16

So true. Taste varies so much! I've almost tossed food I thought was awful and others wanted the rec [NT] - cheezz - 4:17pm on 03/31/16

In hindsight, they weren't a knock out. I never made them again. [NT] - Traca - 12:43am on 04/01/16

28598. REC: Crash Hot Sweet Potatoes. I am making these as soon as I get some sweet potatoes [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 10:19am on 04/01/16 (1)

Looks really good. It is sort of a take off on Jacques Pepin's potatoes fondant. I think you - Charley - 12:31pm on 04/01/16

28599. Has anyone made *oopsie bread*? No flour...just eggs and cream cheese >> low glycemic. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:30am on 04/01/16 (2)

If you click on "nutrition" to the right of the word "ingredient" it gives you the numbers - KarenNoCA - 2:44pm on 04/01/16
I just bought Peter Reinhart's book The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking for $1.99 on Kindle - Lana in FL - 1:51pm on 04/02/16

28600. Karen, these saut�ed mushrooms use guajillo and arbol chiles, looks good [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 12:46pm on 04/01/16 (1)

Thanks for that link. She has a lot of interesting recipes using dried peppers - KarenNoCA - 1:03pm on 04/01/16

28601. The latest LCBO Food and Drink magazine is available. Enjoy! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 1:56pm on 04/02/16 (7)

Thank you thank you!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:00am on 04/03/16
Slow cooked short ribs! My second most favorite meal in Bath, UK! THANKS, Sylvia. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:02am on 04/04/16

Ok, Marilyn, I'll bite (somebody has to) what was your first most favorite meal in Bath, UK? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:35am on 04/04/16

Fish & chips sitting at the bar. I had cod for every meal in Vancouver Is and Nova Scotia - MarilynFL - 11:56am on 04/04/16

Ohhh, yeah!!! Fresh cod fish and chips! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:26pm on 04/04/16
Yum! This brings back fond memories of dining in Bath at Sally Lunn's, [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:15pm on 04/04/16

Which reminds me....I still need to make KC's recipe for Sally Lunn bread. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:17pm on 04/04/16

28602. I hadn't made this in awhile and it was delish! REC: Soy Simmered Chicken - Dawn_MO - 2:45pm on 04/02/16 (13)

Yum, we like this one too and have made many times. Dawn, you were on my mind the other day when I - Pat-NoCal - 9:46pm on 04/02/16

Now that's one thing I don't do ever ... ;-) - SallyBR - 5:05pm on 04/03/16

I hear you. My favorite cooking method is to braise meats, then slow cook in the oven - KarenNoCA - 7:05pm on 04/03/16

'xactly! - SallyBR - 7:39pm on 04/03/16

Ahhhh, but browning anything adds yet another "layer of flavor" in addition - Pat-NoCal - 9:18pm on 04/03/16

I hate to disappoint you.... - SallyBR - 9:51pm on 04/03/16

I agree about browning a whole bird--too time consuming and I don't think you - Charley - 7:34am on 04/04/16

I had the same reaction. - Pam - 10:54am on 04/04/16

Neither of these chicken recipes would be the same without cilantro, Pam. [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:54pm on 04/04/16

CI has often eliminated the browning step in many braised recipes by leaving.. - charlie - 1:29pm on 04/04/16

Does CI suggest turning the meat half way through to brown the other side? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:38pm on 04/04/16
That is what happens in the recipe here of Five Ingredient Chicken--the portion above - Charley - 3:50pm on 04/04/16

It is really simple to brown a whole chicken. I just use my Dutch oven - Dawn_MO - 7:15pm on 04/04/16

28603. ISO Healthier kid friendly dinner meals [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:22am on 04/03/16 (14)

Growing up, our kids loved tacos. I used lean Sirloin, with lots of fresh garlic - KarenNoCA - 10:34am on 04/03/16
Sounds like mom has a very limited palate too. Maybe they could have international night sometimes? [NT] - Traca - 12:11pm on 04/03/16

Great idea, most kids I have known love Mexican and Asian. My grand-kids sure do [NT] - KarenNoCA - 1:47pm on 04/03/16
Mom is allergic to 'taters, other than that I haven't seen her be picky. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:52pm on 04/03/16

Since we are privileged to watch our DD and DSIL feeding their 16 month old a lot - Charley - 6:16pm on 04/03/16

She said they use to eat better, then she starting working, now they won't eat what they use to. - MariaDNoCA - 9:59pm on 04/03/16

A tip for success: depending on how savvy the kids are, have THEM suggest foods... [IMAGE] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:18pm on 04/03/16

Awwwww, how cute is THIS?! It must be one of your prized possessions! <3 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:01pm on 04/03/16

How sad is this: I never even BOUGHT soy sauce and ginger until I was 28. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:33am on 04/04/16

...and sesame oil didn't make an appearance in my life until the 30's! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:34am on 04/04/16

Dad has a well-stocked pantry. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:57am on 04/04/16

It is a wonderful keepsake, Maria. A benchmark of sorts, as I wanted my boys to cook! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:43pm on 04/04/16

Cathy Z's Laarb is a hit.... Have the kids add the spices / flavorings to the ground meat - barb_b - 9:55pm on 04/04/16
Give her the recipe for the Five Ingredient chicken on this site. Delicious, a little sweet, - Charley - 11:15am on 04/05/16

28604. NFRC: Radio station KGO in San Francisco - KarenNoCA - 11:08am on 04/03/16 (5)

Radio overall is really taking hit as stations are gobbled up by corporations [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 9:48pm on 04/03/16

KGO is transitioning to a new format. That is what their website says. What you are... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:54am on 04/04/16

Thanks for the info Michael, the canned filter is enough to make me run and never come back - KarenNoCA - 1:20pm on 04/04/16

Karen - just saw on tv so many people complained about the change, Ron Owens is now staying at KGO. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:23pm on 04/04/16
same thing happened with KFOG (also Cumulus)- a staple (more) - daricem - 3:36pm on 04/05/16

28605. Cashew cream question.... - SallyBR - 3:46pm on 04/03/16 (5)

Sally BR, here is your question being answered by a Pastry Chef [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:21pm on 04/03/16

Sweet! Thank you so much!!!! (NT) [NT] - SallyBR - 6:36pm on 04/03/16

very welcome, Sally........ [NT] - GayR - 6:43pm on 04/03/16
yes, thanks for the answer Gay. Because I have a jar that's been frozen for quite a long time (which - MarilynFL - 6:42am on 04/04/16

I love it so much, now I want to do a sweet version.... [NT] - SallyBR - 1:22pm on 04/04/16

28606. What happened with my quiche?! I made a veggie quiche with fontina, asiago, - cheezz - 8:22pm on 04/03/16 (7)

If you usually do it in a crust, the crustless version gets subjected to a higher heat. - Joe - 10:06pm on 04/03/16

That is a really good answer, Joe. So would it come out normal if she baked it in a water bath? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:40am on 04/04/16

But wait!! I DID do it in a water bath! Maybe that made too much moisture? - cheezz - 4:22pm on 04/04/16

Sounds then like too high a heat? [NT] - Charley - 11:13am on 04/05/16

400 for 15 min then 325 until done. [NT] - cheezz - 12:31pm on 04/05/16

You say you've done it before so can't really say, but I have never cooked an egg containing - Charley - 7:04am on 04/06/16

You all continue to amaze me with the depth of your knowledge! So glad we have this site!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:55am on 04/04/16

28607. This pie looks good: Spring Rhubarb Pie [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:22am on 04/04/16 (1)

Except for the eggs and the open face pie shell, this could be my recipe. - Joe - 10:14pm on 04/07/16

28608. Spring [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:26am on 04/04/16 (2)

Sorry about the double posting. I got carried away and didn't realize two entries were made. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:44am on 04/04/16

Enthusiasm is good! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:39am on 04/04/16

28609. Decadent spaghetti with chicken and bacon. Made this last night and I had to stop myself [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:53am on 04/04/16 (18)

After I become a super-star, I'm changing my name to *Super rich, creamy and bacony* ala Prince. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 04/04/16

You're already a super star in my book! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:28pm on 04/04/16

[smiles from the *super rich, creamy and bacony* artist formerly known as Marilyn] [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 04/04/16

Ha! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:58pm on 04/04/16

At least you were able to stop yourself - don't know if I could! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:54pm on 04/04/16

Ditto, Deb! Thanks for the link, Cyn, LOTS of great looking recipes at that site. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:54pm on 04/04/16
What the heck - printed! Hello thighs! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:47am on 04/05/16

[mine are jiggling *hello* back at you!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:01am on 04/06/16

I don't wanna even *think* about my thighs' jiggles. . . !~(nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:30pm on 04/06/16

You had me at bacon...... Thx for posting the rec.... Mmmm [NT] - barb_b - 9:49pm on 04/04/16
Oh yum, and for once, I have all the ingredients! Thanks for posting. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 9:59am on 04/05/16
Felt so guilty the next day I did several miles on the treadmill. Then I ate the leftovers! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:32pm on 04/05/16

Attagirl! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:39pm on 04/05/16
HA!!! [NT] - barb_b - 4:18pm on 04/06/16

Made this last night and we enjoyed it. - Pat-NoCal - 5:05pm on 04/05/16

My pleasure, Pat. I should have noted that I used "black and red" in it. Also thought a few sun drie - CynUpstateNY - 5:17pm on 04/05/16

Dried [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:18pm on 04/05/16

We had this last night, it is very good. I made it in the morning, found my - KarenNoCA - 3:43pm on 04/07/16

28610. How clever is this! Use Mason jar LIDS to bake individual tarts. I am so stealing this idea. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:13am on 04/05/16 (8)

Oh, how fun, I want to do this for company next month. OK, so, I have not bought graham crackers - KarenNoCA - 2:15pm on 04/05/16

I think a sheet would be 4 crackers (rectangle) rather than 2 (square). See, this is why weight is - MarilynFL - 7:29am on 04/06/16

Love this idea! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:30pm on 04/05/16
Here is a whole bunch of things to make in the lids!! - Charley - 11:40am on 04/06/16

Thanks for this link--lotsa good stuff here! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:29pm on 04/06/16

So amazed what people come up with! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:54pm on 04/06/16
So I'm guessing one eats out of the lids? I'm thinking the grooves keep them from >> - Luisa_Calif - 2:57pm on 04/14/16

I see them just pop out like a tart pan [NT] - cheezz - 8:27pm on 04/16/16