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30264. ALERT: Changes Ahead -> Finerkitchens - pmassell_93 - 5:31pm on 04/27/18 (4)

Got it and again, thanks for all of your work on our behalf! [NT] - judy-mass - 6:04pm on 04/27/18
Thank You! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:51pm on 04/27/18

28649. If I don't have whole milk but I have whipping cream and 1 % milk, - oli - 2:04am on 04/23/16 (4)

I do it all the time with half and half mixed with 1% milk. Ratio of 2/3 cup milk to 1/3 cup half - Curious1 - 3:43am on 04/23/16
It depends on what you are doing--cooking? - Charley - 10:53am on 04/23/16

Thanks, Charley. - oli - 4:49pm on 04/23/16

Could have used your 1% plus a bit of butter to the amount of liquid. [NT] - Charley - 12:40am on 04/24/16

28650. Making fluffy white icing - oli - 4:54pm on 04/23/16 (13)

Two things --you have to bring the egg mixture to 160 degrees and you have to ... - charlie - 7:59pm on 04/23/16

Is this a divinity frosting? Where you heat the sugar to 240* and beat in the egg whites? - Charley - 8:30pm on 04/23/16
That's what my recipe says to do, but it came out loose, perhaps it was the long trip. - oli - 9:25pm on 04/23/16

I've had good luck with this- REC: White Mountain Frosting - judy-mass - 10:14pm on 04/23/16
I think this is a delicate icing--needs to be used within hours. Not refrigerated or - Charley - 12:39am on 04/24/16
Did you beat it to stiff peaks? Was your cake warm?Are you sure of the 160* temp? - Charley - 11:23am on 04/24/16

No problem Charley, I think it was the long trip that made it loose. At home it was just fine. - oli - 1:42pm on 04/26/16

Maybe overcooking. I use the touch method to the center of the cake--and if it has - Charley - 4:42pm on 04/26/16

Another great marshmallow icing made with marshmallows - rhoward2va - 11:11pm on 04/23/16
I use this very icing on REC: Lemon Layer Cake from CI..... - charlie - 12:13am on 04/24/16

Thats the recipe I am using [NT] - oli - 12:52am on 04/24/16

You could try this REC: 7 minute icing... - charlie - 5:50pm on 04/24/16

My results with the cake part - oli - 3:48pm on 04/25/16

28651. Spend a lovely evening with colleen (momoftwo) and Angie - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 04/24/16 (9)

Lovely! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:26pm on 04/24/16
Old friends. Best friends :-) [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 2:16pm on 04/24/16
YAY!! I love the concept of the Tavern Swirl.... [NT] - barb_b - 7:41pm on 04/24/16
How fun for all of you! Is the chowder mixing a Florida thing? I've never seen it anywhere - CynUpstateNY - 3:29pm on 04/25/16

Could be...it was the first time I've seen it. Both flavors were quite good and full of meat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:51pm on 04/25/16
Chart House menage(-a-trois) - colleenmomof2 - 3:18pm on 04/26/16

Sounds sooooo good! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:04pm on 04/26/16

All excellent but in 3 bowls, not swirled - colleenmomof2 - 9:20pm on 04/26/16

So cool! [NT] - Joe - 1:59am on 04/26/16

28652. The green beans are in at the Farmer's Market, and here is one of my favorite recipes [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 4:55pm on 04/25/16 (4)

YUM! I love the idea of adding garlic, basil and green beans. Thx for posting. [NT] - barb_b - 10:38pm on 04/25/16
I love fresh green beans roasted--like eating candy. Also just stir fried with a little - Charley - 1:17pm on 04/26/16

I love the lemon infused green beans too....usually how I fix them, but those little - KarenNoCA - 1:59pm on 04/26/16

Your t'giving beans sound a bit like a dish here called Greek green beans. And yes to - Charley - 4:41pm on 04/26/16

28653. I had the great time of once again seeing our friend Joanie2.... What a fun meet up. - barb_b - 10:30pm on 04/25/16 (6)

so, you be island-hoppin', (wo)man? Miss Joanie and her sammies. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:52pm on 04/25/16

Always!!! You are so lucky to live near the water!!! [NT] - barb_b - 8:52pm on 04/26/16

How wonderful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:33am on 04/26/16
How nice, I've missed her here. Is all well with her and she's still enjoying island life? [NT] - Curious1 - 6:29pm on 04/26/16

Yes! As fun and busy as ever. Such a treat to see catch up with eat.at friends. [NT] - barb_b - 8:53pm on 04/26/16

Great fun! I haven't seen her around in some time. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:25pm on 04/27/16

28654. Martha Stuart's Pickled Red Cabbage. It's so simple, and it went great with Julia Child's Lentil [LINK] - Joe - 2:22am on 04/26/16 (1)

I love quick pickling veggies... - Richard in Cincy - 6:23pm on 04/27/16

28655. I made Braised Chicken with Artichokes & Olives from NYT last night. Really delicious and it was [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:39pm on 04/26/16 (1)

Sounds wonderful! Includes all my favorites, thanks for posting! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:22pm on 04/28/16

28656. Any hints on beer-batter cod? Types of beer, temperature, should the fish be cold or - MarilynFL - 11:24am on 04/27/16 (9)

Only things I can suggest is that your batter be thinner rather than thicker. . . - mistral - 3:11pm on 04/27/16

When we previewed my son's college, we sat in on a biology class lecture. The Professor was writing - Michael in Phoenix - 3:38pm on 04/27/16

Good description of how the beer batter's consistency should be. . . - mistral - 3:52pm on 04/27/16

Thanks m&M! I had the cod all ready, but a bad night's sleep (or more accurately, lack of sleep) - MarilynFL - 10:37am on 04/28/16

mistral, the *Fokker* reference was simply a Google search for *thermistor* & heat transfer - MarilynFL - 10:56am on 04/28/16

Once upon a time in college I got as far as the first, introductory, quarte of Calculus. . . - mistral - 4:39pm on 04/28/16

...even more impressive is that *simultaneous equation* now made sense. - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 04/28/16

Ain't it amazing, what pops up from memory that you didn't think you knew? (nt) [NT] - mistral - 7:56pm on 04/28/16

My middle name? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:56pm on 04/29/16

28657. Had to share - made the fluffiest gnocchi that I've ever had>> [LINK] - michelle - 1:11pm on 04/27/16 (9)

This gives me hope! Thank you! - deb-in-MI - 2:59pm on 04/27/16
I just made sweet potato gnocchi yesterday! - Luisa_Calif - 5:25pm on 04/27/16

Hey Luisa - please share your recipe and process - colleenmomof2 - 12:57pm on 04/30/16

Well practice gives experience, thus more chance of success>> - Luisa_Calif - 4:21pm on 05/01/16

Some pix [NT] [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 4:42pm on 05/01/16

Lovely! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:41pm on 05/02/16

I also like to serve them with Puttanesca Sauce [NT] [IMAGE] - Luisa_Calif - 9:11pm on 05/01/16

Sorry about those double images. I've tried everywhichway to change that but>> - Luisa_Calif - 2:29pm on 05/02/16

Love the tips! Thanks for posting! [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 12:58pm on 04/30/16

28658. LisainLA, are you still at the same mailing address? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:14am on 04/28/16 (1)

She is! :-) Sending you an email, Mar. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:08pm on 04/29/16

28659. Sara Moulton's *Home Cooking 101* has a beautiful apricot souffle that is [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:22am on 04/28/16 (8)

Here is newspaper article showing a few of her hints. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:22am on 04/28/16
Here's her apricot souffle recipe, but not the photos on how to get the swirl. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 04/28/16

I'm going to try and describe her souffle shaping steps [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:11am on 04/29/16

I miss not seeing Sara's shows on TV anymore. She is a great chef, a real person, - KarenNoCA - 2:22pm on 04/29/16

Could not agree more... instead we have to endure Guy Fieri (don't get me started) [NT] - SallyBR - 2:34pm on 04/29/16

He has never been one of the shows I watch. Cannot tolerate him. What a mess. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:31pm on 04/29/16

Oh, I don't watch him either, but.... - SallyBR - 6:24pm on 04/29/16

She is on Create TV. Currently carried in our area by a PBS station. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:39pm on 04/29/16

28660. Made the angle hair pasta with bacon for our BACONALIA yesterday. Thanks for - MarilynFL - 12:57pm on 04/28/16 (9)

I will bet it was because folks thought it was too hard!! Deelicious. [NT] - Charley - 1:15pm on 04/28/16
You are a hoot. And so darn nice!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:15pm on 04/28/16
That is too funny! The ate it up but too embarrassed to ask for the recipe..... - KarenNoCA - 2:35pm on 04/28/16

;) I'd send the recipe to everyone in a bulk email - colleenmomof2 - 12:28pm on 04/30/16

Mar, was it as incredibly tasty as everyone has found? - colleenmomof2 - 12:30pm on 04/30/16

It's a very nice dish, but how could a simple pasta dish compete against *Armadillo Balls*? - MarilynFL - 5:09pm on 05/01/16

;) a bunch of guys eating free food - colleenmomof2 - 12:03pm on 05/02/16

LOL!! [NT] - Curious1 - 7:40pm on 04/30/16

Gosh Mar, maybe the sign made them feel too guilty to ask for the recipe? [NT] - orchid - 6:55pm on 04/28/16

28661. Just picked up the best strawberries SO! CI's Strawberry Shortcake... - charlie - 10:07pm on 04/28/16 (4)

Saw this in the new CI and it looked wonderful. Do you think you'd have to eat it all on the same - CynUpstateNY - 7:47pm on 04/29/16

Yes Yes Yes---I like the presentation of this--for a party perhaps [NT] - charlie - 10:15pm on 04/29/16

I opted to use Martha's version REC: Strawberry Shortcake--it was buttery and flaky... - charlie - 7:00pm on 05/01/16

I think I prefer the scone/biscuit shortcake for Strawberry Shortcake - Luisa_Calif - 7:49pm on 05/02/16

28662. ISO - time needed to reheat quiches and stratas - Anna_X - 1:53am on 04/29/16 (9)

375 degrees for 10 minutes on lightly oiled parchment paper>>> - Michael in Sarasota - 11:31am on 04/29/16

Seems so short. What about if still in those ceramic dishes? [NT] - Anna_X - 5:38pm on 04/29/16

Are these large (8-9") dishes? I agree that 10 minutes won't quite do it. I wonder - Charley - 7:51pm on 04/29/16
If you can take them out of the fridge for about 30 minutes ahead>> - Luisa_Calif - 1:58am on 04/30/16

Yes, that's the concern with making ahead [NT] - Anna_X - 6:21am on 04/30/16

When it comes to quiches, I like to slice them while cold and reheat them on a baking sheet. - Joe - 2:09am on 04/30/16

Thanks for the ideas! I will cook ahead, slice , and heat - Anna_X - 6:24am on 04/30/16

I don't know your time plan or numbers but have you considered making the - Charley - 10:57am on 04/30/16

YES! 10-15 minutes reheated well. - Anna_X - 11:16pm on 04/30/16

28663. Made these in Today's Bunnery [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 12:58am on 04/30/16 (2)

Gorgeous! - Michael in Phoenix - 3:38pm on 04/30/16

Ditto...just perfect looking. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:31pm on 05/04/16

28664. Chris Kimball redux. Just noticed that he is still the "signer" of ATKRadiogram. I guess - Charley - 2:52pm on 04/30/16 (0)

28665. Could someone please post or link the strawberry sorbet recipe - Dawn_MO - 4:16pm on 04/30/16 (5)

Dawn, I sent you an email. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:04pm on 04/30/16

Could you resend it to - Dawn_MO - 7:40pm on 04/30/16

My "Joy" doesn't have a sorbet recipe, perhaps someone has an older edtion that does. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:32pm on 04/30/16
This is from my Joy published in 1964 - Not sorbet but sherbet - rhoward2va - 8:59pm on 04/30/16

My JOC is from 1951. It doesn't contain the word *Sorbet* but has several - MarilynFL - 5:19pm on 05/01/16

28666. On the subject of quiche... a lighter version with sweet potato crust.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 4:28pm on 04/30/16 (0)

28667. Ya see! YA SEE! **THIS** is why I buy fresh cranberries in the fall, throw them in the freezer and - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 05/01/16 (11)

I so totally agree! There lurks a 3 lb bag of 3 year old cranberries >> - Luisa_Calif - 4:57pm on 05/01/16
Ellie Kriegers's Double Berry Almond Breakfast Cookie - MarilynFL - 4:57pm on 05/01/16

I did the same search about four years ago. Now I throw 5 bags in the freezer - CynUpstateNY - 6:31pm on 05/01/16

Cyn, what are you making with your frozen cranberries? - colleenmomof2 - 12:09pm on 05/02/16

I love cranberry sauce so I use some for that. Had a few friends over for a last minute dinner and [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 2:07pm on 05/02/16

My sister lives on Cape Cod so she always brings me some or I go to the bogs when I'm there. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:08pm on 05/02/16

I feel your pain and I make sure I have a good stash in the freezer - orchid - 7:56pm on 05/01/16
I wonder why Ocean Spray, etc doesn't sell them frozen, they freeze so well. I'm thinking it has to - Curious1 - 8:53pm on 05/01/16

Pretty sure I've seen them in our Harris Teeter. [NT] - Charley - 9:49pm on 05/01/16
One year the store I shopped in put a stash in their freezer section... - KarenNoCA - 11:13pm on 05/01/16

They breed in my freezer. Every year I toss a bag or two in and forget I've already got some. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:04am on 05/04/16

28668. If you just read my cranky post above about NOT finding fresh or frozen cranberries, you - MarilynFL - 5:06pm on 05/01/16 (20)

Marilyn, Here is something very interesting and it uses dried apricots - Apricot Souffle Cake it [LINK] - GayR - 5:15pm on 05/01/16

I'm afraid to look. Is the Lass gonna make me drive all over Scotland looking for Scottish apricots? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:24pm on 05/01/16

No it is very safe to look .... no trip to Scotland necessary unless of course you are curious about - GayR - 5:26pm on 05/01/16

That does look nice...and is almost the same recipe. So, is apricot marmalade the same as - MarilynFL - 1:37pm on 05/02/16

I've seen the California apricots at Trader Joe's [NT] - charlie - 6:57pm on 05/01/16
You bought ALL those? - Luisa_Calif - 8:47pm on 05/01/16

Yes I did. Mariani clearly states Dried Apricots (Product of Turkey) on the back. - MarilynFL - 9:56pm on 05/01/16

They are hard to find even here, the once Apricot capitol. You want me to look and send you some? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:42pm on 05/01/16

oh yes, please! Dried is what I'm after. I'll call Trader Joe's today (Orlando) and check there too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:31am on 05/02/16

Nope...our Trader Joe's only has Turkish apricots. The poor guy on the phone was - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 05/02/16

I think they might've had Katy, they've never had Blenheims. Royal Blenheims are the bomb! - MariaDNoCA - 5:07pm on 05/02/16

Not to worry! How much do you need? --- I'll send you some. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:00pm on 05/02/16

Recipe calls for 6 oz. Many thanks, Maria! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:09pm on 05/02/16

Just emailed you so you could remind me of your address. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:28pm on 05/02/16
Done. Look for a FedEx on Wednesday... - MariaDNoCA - 11:05pm on 05/02/16

You're my hero...thanks, Maria! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:38am on 05/03/16

Received and gasped at the gorgeous color! Renumeration on the way..thanks again, Maria! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:20am on 05/05/16

More than welcome. :) Let us know how it turns out! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:01am on 05/06/16

I'm smiling imagining stewed apricots for dessert - colleenmomof2 - 12:14pm on 05/02/16
Rec: Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears & Dried Apricots is one way to use some of those. - Curious1 - 10:08pm on 05/02/16

28669. ...so how much fiber do you think was in that? - MarilynFL - 8:58pm on 05/01/16 (4)

Ha Ha Ha Ha I can't stop laughing--at least it wasn't the sometime surprise at the bottom of a box.. - charlie - 9:50pm on 05/01/16

Ewwww! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 1:13am on 05/02/16

Did you see Eye in the Sky? - colleenmomof2 - 12:26pm on 05/02/16

No...went with a friend to Star Wars since she had not seen it yet. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:31pm on 05/02/16

28670. Okay, time for more assistance from the greatest team on earth. What can I use [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:56am on 05/03/16 (26)

Sorry, I think it has to be sesame oil. I guess sesame paste would work. [NT] - Charley - 11:24am on 05/03/16
I'd buy the tahini--the asian toasted stuff would just not be right.Sure makes a boat load a sprouts [NT] - charlie - 12:40pm on 05/03/16
I think you could try this recipe for tahini - it's just sesame seeds and olive oil [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:50pm on 05/03/16

I make homemade tahini all the time- it is very easy. Try it Marilyn. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:13pm on 05/03/16

Thanks everyone! Since I have the seeds and a Vitamix, I'll give homemade a shot. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:16pm on 05/03/16

I'd toast the seeds. - Charley - 9:55pm on 05/03/16

Wow ! Thanks for this! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:33pm on 05/03/16
Thanks from me, too! Very interesting blog. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:59pm on 05/03/16

I do--REC: Shawarma Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce... - charlie - 9:43pm on 05/05/16

should be at the end [NT] - charlie - 11:04am on 05/06/16

I knew this was for me charlie and it sure reads delicious. Thanks! [NT] - orchid - 11:26am on 05/06/16

I stand corrected. Both Tahini and Sesame Paste are toasted. The difference is that - charlie - 4:21am on 05/04/16

Thanks Charlie, cleared it up for me, too. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:52pm on 05/04/16

What about replacing tahini with mayo? [NT] - Sylvia - 10:56am on 05/04/16

Sylvia, I don't use tahini enough to know whether that would work with this recipe. I've only - MarilynFL - 12:23pm on 05/04/16

It would change the entire dish, although it might be good--just different. I will - Charley - 12:58pm on 05/04/16
Melissa recently posted some great sounding dishes with Tahini. One was a dressing, one a salad. - barb_b - 8:01pm on 05/04/16

I have a peanut-butter-type cookie made with tahini - colleenmomof2 - 11:06am on 05/05/16

Here's a good to one to add to your repertoire. REC: Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops... - charlie - 10:24pm on 05/04/16

M--next time you are in the area try the Gypsy Queen--great felafel and swarms [NT] - charlie - 5:42pm on 05/05/16

darn spell correct---ie swarma [NT] - charlie - 5:44pm on 05/05/16

Oooh how I miss good shawarmas. [NT] - orchid - 5:51pm on 05/05/16

What she said BG [NT] - charlie - 6:58pm on 05/05/16

;o) Do you have a great recipe for them? [NT] - orchid - 7:20pm on 05/05/16

Trying to make it up there at the end of May. Will you be around? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 05/06/16

Yes we will be here--just let us know when. - charlie - 11:18pm on 05/06/16

28671. More frozen fruits & veggies (even organics) recalled for Listeria [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:42am on 05/04/16 (4)

I guess the notice my CSA is starting soon has come in the nick of time! [NT] - Tess - 12:29pm on 05/04/16
Wow that is a huge recall, most of those brands I have never heard of - KarenNoCA - 5:01pm on 05/04/16

It IS a huge list. I saw many store brands listed I recognize: TJ's,Costco, Safeway, Walmart, etc. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:31pm on 05/04/16

Huge indeed, makes me wonder if there will be a shortage of frozen peas for awhile. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:54pm on 05/04/16

28672. I made this Ricotta from Fine Cooking - so easy and good! [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:06pm on 05/04/16 (2)

Homemade ricotta-type cheese IS so much better. That's the only thing I use for Cavatelli since >> - Luisa_Calif - 3:01pm on 05/04/16

Oh - I'll definitely try it again with buttermilk - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:37am on 05/05/16

28673. ...and now for something pretty >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:22pm on 05/04/16 (4)

Those cakes are beautiful! Since I'm not an avid fan of frosting, those partial naked layers really - wigs - 7:07pm on 05/04/16

So beautiful, and I am especially drawn to this type of style, looks so intricate [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:03pm on 05/05/16
wigs, I wondered the same thing, but w/o detail work, these could be constructed - MarilynFL - 4:44pm on 05/06/16

Loverly:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:37am on 05/05/16

28674. Ina Garten's Make Ahead Coquilles St. Jacques is a winner [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:10pm on 05/05/16 (5)

Isn't this a delicious dish? What did you serve with it? Half the recipe was way - Curious1 - 3:09pm on 05/05/16

I served with fresh lettuce from our garden, a few Cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced radish with a - KarenNoCA - 8:13pm on 05/05/16

Lovely meal, I will definitely make the dish again. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:21pm on 05/05/16

oh, you don't bake it until you bake it. I was wondering how you kept scallops from getting tough. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:05pm on 05/05/16

The recipe is a Make Ahead dish from Ina's book. That is why I said it was so nice - KarenNoCA - 8:15pm on 05/05/16

28675. The Make A Wish foundation gifted my grandson with a cruise [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 9:33pm on 05/05/16 (12)

How wonderful is that? - judy-mass - 10:36pm on 05/05/16

Fantastic!! It's a great organization! My niece was also gifted! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:47pm on 05/05/16

Great news Dawn. What a wonderful gift for the family. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:04pm on 05/05/16
I am so happy to hear how well he is doing! That was my morning smile. They will LOVE the cruise! [NT] - barb_b - 9:50am on 05/06/16

Mine too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 05/06/16

My wish was for Luke to get better. GRANTED! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:31pm on 05/06/16
How wonderful! Make sure he makes the tour out to the howler monkey preserve. - cheezz - 4:01pm on 05/06/16

Got to love that you wrote a sentence that included *howler monkeys*. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:37pm on 05/08/16

It's curiously rare that you can use a sentence with howler monkeys :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:18pm on 05/19/16

They come right down to you - this would never be allowed in the US :) [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:26pm on 05/19/16

Utterly fantastic! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:25am on 05/07/16
So glad he's better and has such a fun trip to take with family! - Heather_in_SF - 6:20pm on 05/09/16

28676. I know things like this have been posted before but it never ceases to amaze me. - CynUpstateNY - 10:45pm on 05/05/16 (4)

That is because that order is filled by a private company. Look on the left side under - KarenNoCA - 11:02pm on 05/05/16
Same thing with a small poly cutting board that was $4, shipping $22. Private company as Karen said [NT] - Curious1 - 11:19pm on 05/05/16
It is always that way with "stuff" IMO. I do love Amazon Prime for lots of reasons - Charley - 1:04am on 05/06/16
Ordered from the left...Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:02pm on 05/07/16

28677. Evelyn/Athens Pastitsio, I would like to make it and hold unbaked for several hours. Has anyone [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:17pm on 05/05/16 (5)

I think of pastitsio as similar to lasagne, so I would be in inclined to bake ahead and - LisainLA - 4:22am on 05/06/16

Thanks Lisa, I think I'll switch to a recipe that states can be made ahead then baked before serving [NT] - Curious1 - 5:15pm on 05/06/16

I think it can be held and baked. I never reheat lasagna, for example, but bake it - Charley - 11:26am on 05/07/16

I think you could make in the morning and refrigerate until you want to bake it later that day. - KarenNoCA - 5:18pm on 05/06/16

Just found this Pastitsio reheating advice. . . [LINK] - mistral - 5:45pm on 05/06/16

28678. What mushroom would you serve to "top off" a hamburger? Sliced with butter? burgundy mushrooms? [NT] - barb_b - 9:38am on 05/06/16 (2)

I like cooking sliced baby portabellos in butter until they exude all their moisture and turn meaty. - MarilynFL - 12:52pm on 05/06/16
What Marilyn said, always butter with a little EVOO so the butter does not burn and - KarenNoCA - 5:11pm on 05/06/16

28679. Ideas of what to fill little filo cups with as appetizers - deb-in-MI - 5:26pm on 05/06/16 (14)

Grated Monterey Jack & chopped chiles. Then top with a little salsa when you take them out of oven [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:13pm on 05/06/16
One of my favorites is a simple chicken salad. - orchid - 7:33pm on 05/06/16

And shrimp salad also works well in those. Brie and chutney is another. [NT] - Charley - 12:11am on 05/07/16

Saut�ed mushrooms and a pat of brie [NT] - charlie - 11:16pm on 05/06/16

Yum!!! Caramelized onion would be a lovely addition, I think. And crispy bacon bits. Or both, LOLOL. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:52am on 05/07/16

At the link is a recipe for ahi tuna in wonton cups that's great. Filo can [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:36am on 05/07/16
I've also done crab/ginger/lime, and smoked chicken/olive/parsley pesto, at the link [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:39am on 05/07/16
Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche and Lime is another yummy one from an hors d'ouerve book I like alot. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:45am on 05/07/16

at the link is the book....Hors d'oeurves by Eric Treuille and Victoria [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 1:47am on 05/07/16

Thank you - this is so helpful!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:14pm on 05/07/16
Good Lord, now all I want is an aged butler to bring me a 3-tiered stand of filled filo cups. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:29am on 05/08/16

Could I have Jonny Depp as my butler? Yes? [NT] - SallyBR - 1:39am on 05/09/16

Yes. Yes, you may. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 05/09/16

REC: Filo Cups with Brie and Walnut-Grape Salsa - Heather_in_SF - 6:18pm on 05/09/16

28680. Happy Mother's Day! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:07pm on 05/08/16 (3)

To everyone who has ever comforted a person or animal, you are a mother & this is your day. Enjoy. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 05/08/16

Aw....that is sweet of you Marilyn [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:21pm on 05/08/16

Happy Mother's Day! Here is a NFRvideo that shares a little slice of happy for all those who nurture [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:30pm on 05/08/16

28681. My copy of Sara Moulton's Home Cooking 101 arrived two days ago - KarenNoCA - 4:15pm on 05/08/16 (0)

28682. Behold the Power of Eat.at Kindness and Generosity. Remember this rant: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:59am on 05/09/16 (21)

...and so a CA angel came to my aid: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:00am on 05/09/16

...which let me make these: [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:00am on 05/09/16

...which ends up like this. I hope I made you proud, Sara Moulton. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:01am on 05/09/16

PS: These are my first souffles. Ever. Which just goes to show how well Sara teaches. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:44am on 05/09/16

PPS: Sara is correct. The flavor profile of CA versus Turkey apricots is truly remarkable. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:22pm on 05/09/16
Nicely done, Mar! Were they as delicious as they look? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:02pm on 05/09/16

Pat, they have a very delicate flavor that was quite lovely. I wished I'd save a bit - MarilynFL - 3:08pm on 05/09/16

Thanks for the info, Mar. I'm a big fan of mini desserts and could - Pat-NoCal - 11:42pm on 05/09/16

4-oz would be perfect...leaving the lucky recipient wanting *just a little bit* more! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:47am on 05/10/16

WOW! Those look truly stunning! You never made a souffle before? Looks fantastic [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:10pm on 05/09/16

Funny you should mention growing one as I'm actually considering planting - Pat-NoCal - 11:39pm on 05/09/16

What zone are you? I think you are in 9b same as me. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:45am on 05/10/16

I'm a big fan of Dave Wilson Nursery trees... we have several. Their website has [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:19pm on 05/10/16

You could get a "fruit cocktail" tree that has both or more... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:29pm on 05/10/16

Not a bad idea. Arborist neighbor just today suggested a - Pat-NoCal - 10:47pm on 05/10/16

Squirrels and birds is why I want to espalier - and why I don't have a cherry tree. - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 05/11/16

They are beauties! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:24pm on 05/09/16

Marilyn, Fantastic job......... [NT] - GayR - 11:55am on 05/09/16
I think Sara has a Facebook page, you should post your comment and picture there for her to see! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:14pm on 05/09/16

K, I don't do Facebook. Aren't you enjoying her book! Her brussel sprouts are next on my list. - MarilynFL - 6:06pm on 05/09/16

Well we are kindred spirits, one of the few that do not do Facebook! - KarenNoCA - 11:31pm on 05/09/16

28683. Big thanks to Marg/CDN for the Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:06pm on 05/09/16 (2)

Thanks Pat and Marg! We thought this was delicious. I used two bone-in chicken breasts instead of - Curious1 - 6:09pm on 05/14/16

So glad you enjoyed it too, C1. Looking forward to - Pat-NoCal - 1:23pm on 05/15/16

28684. Can I substitute Egg Beaters Egg Whites for egg whites in a Fluffy White Icing? [NT] - oli - 3:39pm on 05/09/16 (2)

Here is what America's Test Kitchens say about this - KarenNoCA - 11:41pm on 05/09/16

I didn't have any luck using liquid egg whites for Swiss Meringue Icing, but I also - MarilynFL - 11:33am on 05/10/16

28685. Judy could you email me at - Dawn_MO - 10:51pm on 05/09/16 (1)

Sent this morning. [NT] - judy-mass - 12:19pm on 05/10/16

28686. Just curious, how many of you do mis en place before baking or cooking? I never used too, but - CynUpstateNY - 2:15pm on 05/10/16 (18)

I do it, especially when a recipe has a bunch of smaller amounts. Good for new recipes also. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:22pm on 05/10/16
About 50/50. Depends on the recipe and how much coffee I've had. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:27pm on 05/10/16
Yes and no. Last night I did for "beef stew in 30 minutes" (yep, it can be done, lol) and - Pat-NoCal - 3:33pm on 05/10/16

Ditto - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:33pm on 05/10/16
I should have added that at work, - Pat-NoCal - 10:51pm on 05/10/16

Always for stir-fry, including the sauce. Overcooks otherwise. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:39pm on 05/10/16
Yes and No. We were taught to do mis en place in school, but now I do some and.. - charlie - 5:23pm on 05/10/16

Always, it is what I do every morning, as I cannot stand to do prep work in the afternoons. - KarenNoCA - 6:34pm on 05/10/16

Always, for everything! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:49pm on 05/10/16
Sometimes, but I feel like my kitchen is so small sometimes it's more of a pain - MariaDNoCA - 1:22am on 05/11/16

I feeeeel your pain; my kitchen is so small that when I make stir fry I end up lining up. . . - mistral - 3:30am on 05/11/16

Small kitchens can be a joy and a curse. Our kitchen gained a lot of space when we remodeled - KarenNoCA - 1:56pm on 05/11/16

My BIL designed/built my sister's house and I love the kitchen - MariaDNoCA - 9:40pm on 05/11/16

One thing I recently learned was my air bake cookie sheets exactly fit over each side of my sink - MariaDNoCA - 9:46pm on 05/11/16

Here is a link for some other ideas one can use for small spaces. [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 11:21pm on 05/11/16

Thanks, most of these I use - MariaDNoCA - 12:51am on 05/14/16

almost always when making dinner. Almost never when baking, which I seldom do. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:19pm on 05/11/16
I always do a "mise en place" when baking several of the same rec.I recently cranked out 5 Foolproof [LINK] - wigs - 9:25pm on 05/11/16

28687. Has anyone made poppy seed filling from scratch? I made nutrolls and a poppy seed roll [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 05/11/16 (18)

Yes have made it. Before there was canned there was homemade - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:14pm on 05/11/16

Excellent. I have a small coffee grinder. What did you think of Jo's recipe (with citrus flavoring)? - MarilynFL - 4:53pm on 05/11/16

oh, by the way, I used your potica nut filling recipe. Thanks again! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:36pm on 05/11/16

Glad you tried it Marilyn- and I would try the poppy seed filling recipe - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:54pm on 05/11/16

My life became a whole lot easier when I learned to use a pastry - orchid - 5:06pm on 05/11/16

Grinding some white rice after aromatic spices helps remove residue and odor. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:11pm on 05/11/16

In addtion, I find processing some baking soda in the coffee grinder also helps to remove - Pat-NoCal - 5:21pm on 05/11/16

Baking soda is a brilliant idea! Some spices are very strong and I do - orchid - 6:25pm on 05/11/16
Thanks Pat! I tried some baking soda in my grinder, it worked well and the grinder smelled - Curious1 - 7:11pm on 05/12/16

Terrific! I'm happy to hear you also had good results, C1. Sometimes I do the - Pat-NoCal - 1:27am on 05/13/16

My mom and I used a small hand grinder, similar to hand cranked meat grinders. - oli - 5:16pm on 05/11/16

I know that this is no help, but I remember that in NYC there was a store called Lekvar by the ... - charlie - 7:13pm on 05/11/16

When we want jam we say Lekvar [NT] - oli - 3:35pm on 05/12/16

I thought lekvar was prune filling? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 05/12/16

Many uses, I guess. I like it on toast. Sold near the preserves. [NT] - charlie - 10:35pm on 05/17/16

Poppy seeds were illegal to bring into Saudi Arabia. I had to get - orchid - 7:43pm on 05/11/16

I warned B to avoid drugs testing after eating; could get a False Positive (ha!) [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:27am on 05/12/16

This is the kind of grinder I have used. I lost mine so now I use a little coffee grinder. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:56pm on 05/11/16

28688. I want to make these chicken meatballs but pork is at a pretty good [LINK] [IMAGE] - orchid - 8:52pm on 05/11/16 (9)

I say go for it; it should be fine. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:54pm on 05/11/16

--just use the lean ground pork, not the other stuff! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 9:55pm on 05/11/16

Yep, great. Thanks [NT] - orchid - 10:12pm on 05/11/16
what does that mean? *not the other stuff*? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:48pm on 05/12/16

Not the plain ol' fatty pork that is available as simply "Ground Pork" in the meat cases here - mistral - 7:11pm on 05/12/16

oh...okay. I buy pork about once a year. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:51pm on 05/13/16

I may be very lucky but our ground pork is quite "lean"--very little renders out comparatively. Just - Charley - 2:26pm on 05/13/16

...but if you do decide to go with chicken, this is similar and quite delicious. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 05/12/16
No problem at all and might even be more flavorful, IMO. [NT] - Charley - 3:25pm on 05/12/16

28689. Different type of Marble cake... [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:02am on 05/12/16 (13)

The recipe... [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:08am on 05/12/16
Incredible! Would love to hear if anyone tries this! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:29am on 05/12/16

I think I might have everything for this. I wish she'd given the strength for the gelatin. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:02am on 05/12/16

Can anyone access this link? It uses gelatin leaves for the glaze. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:18am on 05/12/16

Yes, I could access it. Gulf Gourmet magazines online. Interesting. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:17am on 05/13/16

I can't access it. Could you post the recipe please? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:36am on 05/13/16

The link is to a food industry magazine. I don't see a recipe in it that uses gelatin leaves. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:27pm on 05/14/16

Me either but I just didn't know if I was missing something. [NT] - orchid - 3:58pm on 05/14/16

bummer...all I can see is a Google summary with her name and "gelatin leaves". Oh well, I'll - MarilynFL - 4:30pm on 05/14/16

It's a recipe for "Chocolote Delice, Coconut Tuille, Raspberry Soil, Coconut Ice Cream and... - LisainLA - 5:44pm on 05/14/16
This might be just up your alley for figuring out what to use - the formula part makes my eyes cross [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:51pm on 05/14/16

Thanks all. I just put CI's strawberry mousse to chill as the *base* for the glaze since it seems to - MarilynFL - 1:28pm on 05/15/16

PS: I copped out and just used KNOX. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:53pm on 05/17/16

28690. Sweet Potato Crust Quiche.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 1:40pm on 05/12/16 (2)

Thank you - just passed it on to sweet potato loving sisters! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:11pm on 05/12/16
What a beautiful and interesting dish. Thanks for sharing....making it this weekend. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:57pm on 05/12/16

28691. NFR: Since when.... - KarenNoCA - 2:12pm on 05/12/16 (18)

Call or write customer service. I'd bet it's a glitch? [NT] - Charley - 3:24pm on 05/12/16
I got the same message, the product at the price I wanted was(more) - daricem - 5:00pm on 05/12/16
I knew there are better prices for prime customers and that they won't sell some movies and games [LINK] - Curious1 - 7:06pm on 05/12/16
I called Customer Service this morning, they are in India and the two people who tried to help me I - KarenNoCA - 7:28pm on 05/12/16

I don't do a lot with Amazon, but whenever I end up with overseas tech support or customer service.. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:18pm on 05/13/16

I'm a Prime member, but I have become increasingly - GeorgiaRose - 7:34pm on 05/12/16

I bundle my purchases. I keep a list of what I want or am going to need and when - KarenNoCA - 11:08pm on 05/12/16

Post a complaint on their Facebook page. That sometimes brings results [NT] - rhoward2va - 6:34am on 05/13/16

Since Amazon has a public wall on Facebook I was able to view it. Nothing but complaints against - KarenNoCA - 11:07pm on 05/14/16

You don't have to have a Facebook account to view Pinterest, you can make a log in - LisainLA - 11:43pm on 05/14/16
You can sign in to pinterest separately. You just have to look closely at the bottom - Charley - 1:10am on 05/15/16
Why didn't I think of that!! I logged on directly to Pinterest and Facebook was not in my face... - KarenNoCA - 2:37pm on 05/15/16

UPS left a notice yesterday that they couldn't deliver a package because it has to be signed for by - MarilynFL - 10:50am on 05/13/16

Only you, Marilyn... - judy-mass - 11:20am on 05/13/16

I'll let you know, Pottery Artiste! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:37pm on 05/13/16

I suspect it is the company "fulfilling" the order on Amazon that uses UPS. Maybe check - Charley - 2:22pm on 05/13/16
LOL:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:27pm on 05/15/16

Gah, that would chap my hide! This last free shipping hike made me wash my hands of them. - MariaDNoCA - 12:43am on 05/14/16

28692. Score! Trader Joe's has Red Boat fish sauce, 8 oz for $4.49. Just happened to stop in on my way to - Curious1 - 9:03pm on 05/13/16 (3)

What is it? Fish sauce? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 12:18am on 05/15/16

considered to be the best fish sauce. [NT] - Charley - 11:41am on 05/15/16
As Charley says, many of my food magazines have recommended it. Here's an article about it. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:34pm on 05/17/16

28693. Rec: Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats from Nancy Fuller. These were delicious. I used WF Italian [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:31pm on 05/13/16 (4)

Can't wait to make these. Have been eyeing this recipe for a while. WF Italian - Pat-NoCal - 2:48am on 05/14/16

I've looked for Italian sausage at TJ's here, but they don't carry it. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:25pm on 05/14/16

Have you asked? I think I was getting it for DD and did ask--and, of course, it - Charley - 11:43am on 05/15/16
I'm sorry, C1. A quick google turned up comments about it not being available in many locations. The - Pat-NoCal - 1:56pm on 05/15/16

28694. Can we talk Pop Corn? If you make your own, any thoughts on type or brand of corn? Seasonings? TIA [NT] - barb_b - 12:39pm on 05/15/16 (13)

Popcorn - sjs1952 - 1:19pm on 05/15/16

My son loves to make popcorn - we've tried lots of different types and have the best luck with [LINK] - LisainLA - 4:24pm on 05/15/16

I am a staunch Orville user - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:04pm on 05/15/16

Orville white kernel, corn oil, heavy pot, wire splatter lid to let steam escape. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:18am on 05/16/16

Seasoning--truffle salt!! [NT] - Charley - 6:18pm on 05/15/16
Paper lunch bag - no oil, salt or butter - colleenmomof2 - 8:11pm on 05/15/16
Jiffy Pop. Yellow, has to be yellow. Store it in a tightly lidded glass canning jar. . . - mistral - 8:58pm on 05/15/16
WS usually carries a few different types. Worth the price. [NT] - charlie - 11:46pm on 05/15/16
Also an Orville fan. I use a Whirly Pop pan and like, sjs1052, I use coconut oil and Flavacol. [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:29am on 05/16/16
Alton Brown: Triple cheese popcorn (aka Cheetos seasoning) [LINK] - Tess - 12:50pm on 05/16/16
I bought popcorn from Bob's Barn, a white corn...reviews said they were the best. - KarenNoCA - 11:16pm on 05/16/16
Just found this link to 25 other addictive popcorn flavorings [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 1:37pm on 05/19/16
Thanks so much! I am thinking of purchasing some fun seasonings / popcorn for dh b-day. We don't - barb_b - 8:16pm on 05/19/16

28695. well, now I know why poppy seeds are ALSO used for morphine and heroin. After grinding the little [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 05/15/16 (10)

Otto's Hungarian--about nine dollar for one pound ground--unless you really don't like it. [NT] - charlie - 11:52pm on 05/15/16

*now* he tells me [banging head slowly on desktop] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:42am on 05/16/16

No grinding needed BG [NT] - charlie - 5:06pm on 05/16/16

I love poppyseed, so thanks!! [NT] - Lana in FL - 1:43am on 05/17/16

Lana, check carefully. Otto's ships out of CA and they say it's 2-day air >> fresh-ground - MarilynFL - 12:15pm on 05/17/16

Oh. That's a very good point. Thanks! [NT] - Lana in FL - 11:07pm on 05/17/16

I know Otto's. He had or has one of those corner stores a block from school where kids from the - oli - 5:47pm on 05/18/16

What a wonderful memory. Thanks oli. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 05/18/16
Thanks for sharing Oli. dh's family is from Hungary. I have been there a few times. I loved - barb_b - 8:15pm on 05/18/16

I don't live there any more (Burbank) and now in the PNW, no nifty stores close by [NT] - oli - 10:58pm on 05/24/16

28696. New Year's Black Eyed Pea Stew - Plus fried cabbage for good luck ;) - colleenmomof2 - 9:40pm on 05/15/16 (0)

28697. NFRC -- Did a golf theme for DH today - least stress ever! - Anna_X - 7:01am on 05/16/16 (10)

What I meant to say is that I am not a very skilled cook but like to have friends over. - Anna_X - 7:29am on 05/16/16
Sounds fun! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:45am on 05/16/16
Well done, Anna! Best wishes to the hubby. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:14am on 05/16/16
do you have photos of the cupcakes? Would love to see them... [NT] - SallyBR - 12:54pm on 05/17/16
Nicely Done Anna!! While I am not a golfer, I get the creative theme / cards. Very fun! [NT] - barb_b - 4:23pm on 05/17/16
Some pix for Sally [NT] [IMAGE] - Anna_X - 5:04pm on 05/19/16

Hole in One [NT] [IMAGE] - Anna_X - 5:07pm on 05/19/16

OMG this is adorable! [NT] - orchid - 6:41pm on 05/19/16

Chip Shot [NT] - Anna_X - 5:11pm on 05/19/16
Meatball Mulligans and Birdies [NT] - Anna_X - 5:12pm on 05/19/16

28698. Mirror Glaze Experiment #1 (possibly never to be repeated again) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:52am on 05/16/16 (3)

Image to view thickness of one-coat of Mirror Glaze over strawberry mousse. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:11am on 05/16/16

Recommendation if you want to try this: Buy a good 100-125 gram white chocolate candy bar and start - MarilynFL - 10:41am on 05/16/16

Wow - thanks for trying the recipe (excellent job!) and the write-up! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:48am on 05/16/16

28699. Strawberry preserves - Charley - 3:34pm on 05/16/16 (4)

Yum! Thanks for sharing! [NT] - barb_b - 4:39pm on 05/16/16
Wow, my kind of recipe--saved and will try soon! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:49pm on 05/16/16

I made a correction (making another batch right now. Bring macerated strawberries to a simmer. Then - Charley - 5:54pm on 05/16/16

Thank you; I have the corrected recipe. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:15pm on 05/16/16

28700. More great news (NFRC), and thank you for your indulgence. Eldest son will be a Cirque du Soleil... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:44pm on 05/16/16 (18)

Dream Internship! No doubt earned by his hard work! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:59pm on 05/16/16
Wow Michael that is so exciting and what an incredible opportunity! - orchid - 5:20pm on 05/16/16
Congrats! ((Steve would be so proud!!)) [NT] - barb_b - 7:51pm on 05/16/16
Oh. My. Gosh. That is absolutely wonderful. - Lana in FL - 1:46am on 05/17/16
Congratulations! Our friend Steve2 would be incredibly proud. [NT] - Joe - 2:01am on 05/17/16
Very Exciting and a real boost to start his career. What a great start of a resume! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:43am on 05/17/16
Thanks for the kind words everyone! Steve Donner DID play a part in this. He knew my son... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:56am on 05/17/16
Fantastic and so exciting for all of you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:56pm on 05/17/16
That's great! Those kind of internships are very hard to get . . . - magnoliainchicago - 2:22pm on 05/17/16

He is finishing up his junior year at Chapman University in Orange, CA. They have... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:47pm on 05/17/16

AWESOME NEWS! Congrats and enjoy the feeling! [NT] - SallyBR - 3:54pm on 05/17/16
I think he is an amazing young man because he has an amazing dad from what I can observe! Congrats! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:20pm on 05/17/16

Thank you, Karen. My wife and I did our best to raise up young men with good character and... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:17pm on 05/18/16

Fabulous opportunity! Congrats all around :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:02pm on 05/19/16
just back from a trip -- Huge congrats. What an achievement and how wonderful for him. [NT] - elaine - 6:32am on 05/21/16
He should think about writing an article for Medium: What I learned working for Cirque du Soleil. - Traca - 6:51am on 05/22/16

Traca, that is really good advise, and can be applied to many that have these unique life - barb_b - 1:26pm on 05/22/16
He has journaled since he was a youngster. No problem there, as I think he will... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:51pm on 05/25/16

28701. looking for book recommendations, foodie-focused. I've read the colour of tea, fried - michelle - 5:04pm on 05/16/16 (19)

Here you go: - rhoward2va - 5:44pm on 05/16/16
I've read quite a few in the last few months, some old and some new. - CynUpstateNY - 6:47pm on 05/16/16

The Sharper your Knife the Less you Cry [NT] - Charley - 7:14pm on 05/16/16
On Rue Tatin, Susan Hermann Loomis - judy-mass - 10:01pm on 05/16/16

THANK YOU ALL so much!! :) Can't wait to start ordering! :) [NT] - michelle - 11:47pm on 05/16/16
MFK Fisher's The Art of Eating. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:34am on 05/17/16

And How to Cook a Wolf [NT] - charlie - 12:05pm on 05/17/16

The Sweet Life in Paris, All the Ruth Reichl books [NT] - rhoward2va - 3:20pm on 05/17/16

Delicious! by Ruth Reichl [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 3:54pm on 05/17/16

Julie and Julia [NT] - Pam - 7:10pm on 05/17/16
Can't recall the name, but I read Ruth Reichle's book about her time spent as a food critic - KarenNoCA - 11:12pm on 05/17/16

All of her books. Autobiographical--with recipes. LOL - Charley - 11:28am on 05/18/16

The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais [NT] - Sylvia - 10:16am on 05/18/16

I loved the movie! [NT] - Pam - 6:19pm on 05/18/16

Me too! Just saw it last weekend. [NT] - Curious1 - 6:30pm on 05/18/16

Thwe Tenth Muse by Judith Jones (more) - daricem - 12:28am on 05/19/16

Reserved at library. Thanks, D. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:07pm on 05/19/16

as a librarian, that warms my heart... [NT] - daricem - 8:12pm on 05/19/16

This list was just published in NUVO magazine :) [NT] [LINK] - michelle - 1:03pm on 05/20/16

28702. Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms Yummy Sunday Dinner [LINK] - Sylvia - 11:06am on 05/17/16 (0)

28703. Just an FYI: Hubert Keller memoir cookbook for Kindle $1.49!! [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:38am on 05/17/16 (0)

28704. Anybody tried Abigail Van Buren recipes? - oli - 5:54pm on 05/18/16 (4)

No experience,but loved reading Dear Abby w/ my grandmother..She always used it as a teaching moment [NT] - barb_b - 9:22pm on 05/19/16
She is no longer with us, of course. I imagine she got BIG publicity for them. [NT] - Charley - 3:48pm on 05/20/16
Years ago but not recently, I used her pecan pie recipe. Still have it in my collection. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:49pm on 05/21/16

Its "mine", my friends, DMIL's also--but not "hers"--just "ours" LOL. It is also - Charley - 6:16pm on 05/21/16

28705. Absolutely Non-Food Related: I'm having another week where I don't get enough sleep. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 6:54pm on 05/18/16 (6)

Marilyn, You are "our Treasure" I needed a laugh badly and you just delivered again...... [NT] - GayR - 7:11pm on 05/18/16
ewwww, I absolutely cannot stand that commercial of that baby with the load in the diapers - KarenNoCA - 11:03pm on 05/18/16
A sock down the pants is a polite metaphore, for me, about: . . . - mistral - 12:11am on 05/19/16
OMG!!!!! THIS IS TOO TOO TOO GOOD! Please, I beg you... - SallyBR - 12:57pm on 05/19/16
Thank you for my morning smile:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:33pm on 05/19/16
It's settled, you need one of these! [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:05pm on 05/21/16

28706. Addictive cheese [LINK] - Lana in FL - 11:16pm on 05/18/16 (5)

huh...is this why my local meth house has started serving Mac 'n Cheese? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:08pm on 05/19/16
I'm loving cheese more the older I become. My new fave right now is a - KarenNoCA - 1:46pm on 05/19/16
Can I ask about SCAMORZA (smoked mozzarella). Yotam called for it in his [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:41pm on 05/19/16

Here's the recipe [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:42pm on 05/19/16

Here's what *his* version looks like. Mine was more anemic looking [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:44pm on 05/19/16

28707. Poppy seed people! I still have more questions. Does boiling it FIRST take away - MarilynFL - 12:14pm on 05/19/16 (16)

I missed what you were making? I am not a baker, but swear by a few of my families favorites. - barb_b - 8:27pm on 05/19/16

Rec: from George Lang, Poppyseed Filling (Makos Toltelek) - barb_b - 8:37pm on 05/19/16
Richard may have some ideas on this........... [NT] - barb_b - 9:20pm on 05/19/16
Thanks Barb. What I'm actually trying to find more about is the *ground poppy seed* process. - MarilynFL - 5:58pm on 05/20/16

Good Luck! Can't help with that one! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 9:50pm on 05/20/16
When i was a kid, my mom would give me the dry loose seeds to grind, no prepping before grinding and - oli - 5:41pm on 05/21/16
That is a very interesting question - Richard in Cincy - 6:51pm on 05/26/16

I grind then add to ingredients that are almost boiling. But here is an idea, Marilyn - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:17pm on 05/21/16

Thanks all. You guys are more helpful than the entire Internet. I'm running tests now on - MarilynFL - 3:31pm on 05/22/16

hey barb...look at the last sentence of George Lang's recipe - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 05/22/16

But it is dependent on the recipe... - Richard in Cincy - 6:56pm on 05/26/16

Marilyn, my friend Rick Rodgers wrote Kaffeehaus, a dessert book. He had this to say... [LINK] - Traca - 1:48am on 05/23/16

Too bizarre! I had ordered *Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Caf�s of Vienna, [etc]* - MarilynFL - 12:19pm on 05/23/16

Awesome! I grabbed his book looking for more info. There's a nice section on poppy seed but it - Traca - 9:18pm on 05/23/16
Kaffeehaus is a great book that presents - Richard in Cincy - 6:55pm on 05/26/16

Olga's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Roll (Makivnyk)(this is how I prepare seeds) [NT] [LINK] - Olga_D_Ont - 4:24pm on 06/19/16

28708. This was yummy at a party. Rec: Arthur Schwartz posted Mac and Cheese [LINK] - barb_b - 6:38pm on 05/19/16 (0)

28709. Tried this yesterday - very good: 30-min spicy orange shrimp teriyaki - rhoward2va - 8:25pm on 05/21/16 (1)

This sounds delish! I make a refreshing orange Jasmine Rice and it will be perfect for this, Thanks [NT] - KarenNoCA - 10:57pm on 05/21/16

28710. a light side to a salad and soup [LINK] - emtd - 1:34am on 05/22/16 (1)

These look delicious. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:58pm on 05/22/16

28711. I could kick myself multiple times..... - SallyBR - 1:43am on 05/23/16 (19)

Sally, I don't follow YUMMLY, but here is a link for "canned yellow tomatoes" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:14pm on 05/23/16

I tried that already (more) - SallyBR - 1:26pm on 05/23/16

hum, I tried +canned+yellow+tomato+recipe and got several: here's a soup from Epi [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:49pm on 05/23/16

Here's a link to Visconti and a canned yellow tomato soup and others [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:00pm on 05/23/16

I called the Visconti Deli to ask if they shipped the tomatoes, they gave me this link [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 2:18pm on 05/23/16

Wow, they do have amazing products! The yellow tomatoes are the ones... - SallyBR - 8:27pm on 05/23/16

The first link contains two recipes, one for yellow tomatoes and garlic,, and the second - KarenNoCA - 1:53pm on 05/24/16

palm to forehead... the + connector... I used "AND" instead... - SallyBR - 2:40pm on 05/23/16

I tried this and got more [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:11pm on 05/23/16

Sally, I know exactly how you feel because I have done that many times - KarenNoCA - 2:37pm on 05/23/16

I "think" it was some type of casserole... maybe Mexican? - SallyBR - 2:39pm on 05/23/16

for some reason I also think it is from America's Test Kitchen... - SallyBR - 3:14pm on 05/23/16

Here's a couple of ideas in case you've read one of these books... - GeorgiaRose - 4:02pm on 05/23/16

thank you... I don't have those books, but.... - SallyBR - 6:42pm on 05/23/16

Because, you are human... [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:54am on 05/24/16

I hate when that happens! I can't imagine it would be a crockpot recipe. Seems to $ - barb_b - 11:25am on 05/24/16

Yes, I have never seen or even heard of them. However, in reading the comments from bloggers - KarenNoCA - 1:49pm on 05/24/16

Ha! I love that! "I have never met a garden tomato I did not love!" [NT] - barb_b - 10:24pm on 05/25/16

Sally, I'm ready this long past the time U posted, but I feel yr pain. I currently have a jar of - wigs - 8:05pm on 06/10/16

28712. Heads Up - Just ordered Eric Ripert's Book - 32 Yolks it has fantastic reviews. Cannot wait to get [LINK] - GayR - 1:15pm on 05/23/16 (0)

28713. Need a second app - Pam - 3:39pm on 05/23/16 (23)

Well, it is easy and everyone seems to love it--so I say go for it! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 3:55pm on 05/23/16

Do it! we all like it. [NT] - Anna_X - 3:57pm on 05/23/16

Fresh corn & black bean salsa/dip - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 05/23/16

This is also surprisingly good: Grape Salsa [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:40pm on 05/23/16

Here are some apps that I have posted here that are all T&T [LINK] - orchid - 7:46pm on 05/23/16

Here's some more.... [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 7:50pm on 05/23/16

I hosted a large bridal shower yesterday and one of the apps was Traca's Whipped Feta [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 8:18pm on 05/23/16

Aww, how lovely! What else did you serve? [NT] - Traca - 3:19am on 05/24/16

REC: Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad - deb-in-MI - 9:54am on 05/24/16
The rest: - deb-in-MI - 10:11am on 05/24/16

Oh, this sounds lovely! What a perfect moment to treasure. [NT] - Traca - 3:14pm on 05/25/16
Wow! It sounds like the best day ever! Sounds like a wonderful, memorable event! [NT] - barb_b - 11:42pm on 05/25/16

I made this for mothers day! Thx again Traca for posting a great recipe. I mounded the feta on - barb_b - 11:19am on 05/24/16

What a great presentation idea! I'm nabbing that. Thanks! [NT] - Traca - 3:15pm on 05/25/16

REC: Flank Steak - deb-in-MI - 9:56am on 05/24/16

How did you serve it? Room temp? Sounds perfect with your salad. [NT] - barb_b - 11:44pm on 05/25/16

Barely warm to room temp. - deb-in-MI - 10:32am on 05/26/16

Another retro would be the cheddar cheese olives. Or spinach squares. Something I have - Charley - 11:09am on 05/24/16

Spinach squares? - Pam - 4:05pm on 05/24/16

Look at this one--and google for others. Mine came from a gone cookbook! ;o) - Charley - 8:13pm on 05/24/16

When I think retro, I think of the crackers that have bacon wrapped around them. [NT] - barb_b - 11:21am on 05/24/16
I NEVER go wrong making & taking deviled eggs as an appetizer @ a cookout! - wigs - 1:11pm on 05/25/16

The best deviled eggs I ever had were from a lady who brought a bunch to a club luncheon - KarenNoCA - 1:43pm on 05/25/16

28714. BookBub on Amazon has Paris Sweets by Dorie Greenspan - Anna_X - 3:58pm on 05/23/16 (0)

28715. FYI The latest LCBO Food andDrink is available. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:59pm on 05/23/16 (1)

Thank you so much!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:18pm on 05/23/16

28716. Oh Maria, check out this pink stove. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:55pm on 05/23/16 (2)

Curious1, what a magnificent stove! Wish my mom were still alive to see this. She got a pink free- - wigs - 9:10pm on 05/25/16
Love it! - MariaDNoCA - 11:32pm on 05/25/16

28717. Made the Double Ginger Sour Cream Bundt Cake again last week. YOWZA! So good. [LINK] - Traca - 2:15am on 05/24/16 (1)

I had rave reviews from the crowd I served 3 of these cakes 2 last fall. Thx 4 the Rec, Traca! Have - wigs - 1:08pm on 05/25/16

28718. Rec: Singapore Noodles [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:10pm on 05/24/16 (1)

Oooh, thank you for this. I *adore* singapore noodles. Must give this a try. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:57pm on 05/24/16

28719. So I bought a tub of miso because I have never used it or had it as far [LINK] - orchid - 8:35pm on 05/24/16 (6)

Nobu black cod!! After having this at Nobu in NYC I had to fix it! - Charley - 11:23am on 05/25/16
Jappanese carrot ginger salad dressing!! SO good - Charley - 3:08pm on 05/25/16
We really liked this Grilled Chicken with Soba Noodles and Miso Vinaigrette [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:52pm on 05/27/16

I'll try these soba noodles which sound good. So it looks like mostly - orchid - 6:48pm on 05/27/16

This Baby Bok Choy with Warm Miso Ginger Dressing was verry good. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:55pm on 05/27/16
And Miso Glazed Sea Bass was another winner. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:56pm on 05/27/16

28720. Japanese Mayonnaise, is it worth looking for? - KarenNoCA - 10:58pm on 05/24/16 (5)

i've used it lots, but only for sushi. definitely distinguishable from regular mayo [NT] - michelle - 2:01am on 05/25/16
Never heard of it. Will scope it out this upcoming weekend. Love trying something new. [NT] - barb_b - 10:20pm on 05/25/16
Karen, our beach grocery store, which carries a lot of weekend vacationer food - MarilynFL - 10:19am on 05/26/16

Checked. No Japanese mayo at Publix. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:27pm on 05/30/16

It is tangier and sweet. REally quite good. Do you have an ethnic market--latino - Charley - 7:53pm on 05/26/16

28721. Help! Breakfast meeting at my house tomorrow. Got a favorite recipe for a baked good? [NT] - Traca - 3:16pm on 05/25/16 (12)

Not flashy, but highly effective. My Favorite Coffee Cake. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:42pm on 05/25/16
We love Dorie Greenspan's Blueberry Breakfast Cake... - charlie - 5:09pm on 05/25/16
Traca, My go to Blueberry Pound Cake this was featured in BH&G years ago it is from [LINK] - GayR - 5:14pm on 05/25/16

Here is the link to the recipe in the archive. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 5:16pm on 05/25/16

Here is the Originator of the recipe - Blueberry Bay Farm - not given credit on Better Homes & Garde [LINK] - GayR - 5:17pm on 05/25/16

wig's Sour Cream Cranberry Cake is very good! Frozen cranberries at Whole foods! - MarilynFL - 6:48pm on 05/25/16
Hands down Cafe Beaujolais Coffe Cake which is in T&T. This is the best!! [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 7:35pm on 05/25/16

This is my go to coffee cake. Treasured recipe in my collection. [NT] - Traca - 1:10am on 05/28/16

My all-time favorite REC is Blueberry Pecan Sour Cream Coffeecake from Sandi in Hawaii. It also has [LINK] - wigs - 8:41pm on 05/25/16
If you have time to fool w/ a yeast coffeecake, this REC for Overnight Danish Braids is delicious. [LINK] - wigs - 8:45pm on 05/25/16
The Breakfast cookies with dates have been popular and you can make ahead of time. NT [NT] [LINK] - Anna_X - 9:06pm on 05/25/16
Thanks everyone! Apparently we're going to meet regularly so I'll be trying all of these. [NT] - Traca - 1:09am on 05/28/16

28722. REC: Salsa de Chile de �rbol. I've been working on this one for years, and I am happy... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:20pm on 05/25/16 (8)

I will make this, Michael. I love the "labor of love" process to find exactly the right taste. - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:08pm on 05/26/16

�rbol chiles are plentiful and cheap here. I get big bags for $1.99 with probably 300... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:15am on 05/27/16

It is interesting you ask about other possible substitutes, Cathy. I tried Puya, Tep�n... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:51pm on 05/27/16

A chile care package should be arriving on your doorstep Tuesday. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:47am on 05/28/16

You beat me to it. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:00pm on 05/29/16

I'm hoping she'll try the Adobo Chicken in Parchment recipe below, as well as - Pat-NoCal - 8:04pm on 05/29/16

I'm going to try your chicken recipe. Thanks for posting it! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:37pm on 05/31/16

I too enjoy the combination of guajillo and chiles de arbol such as in this chicken recipe - Pat-NoCal - 3:52pm on 05/27/16

28723. Change your amazon password! My account got hacked and they stole $600 from my gift account. - MarilynFL - 5:57pm on 05/25/16 (19)

What is the gift account thingy? [NT] - Charley - 6:46pm on 05/25/16

When someone gives you, say a $25 gift card for Amazon, you load it in to your account. I - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 05/25/16

Could they have gotten to it through your email account and not the Amazon account per se? Just - Charley - 9:36pm on 05/25/16

Not sure. Anyway, police are on their way. Change your passwords! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:06pm on 05/25/16
What good does it do to change password? Surely the hackers are not figuring out - KarenNoCA - 11:03pm on 05/25/16

Absolutely they are! Some passwords are super easy to hack. [NT] - Traca - 4:53am on 05/26/16

M, that is TERRIBLE! Sure hope you'll be able to recoup that loss. [NT] - wigs - 8:47pm on 05/25/16
Oh My! So sorry for you! [NT] - barb_b - 10:18pm on 05/25/16
So, if we do not have money in a gift account, we are OK? - KarenNoCA - 10:59pm on 05/25/16

Typically vendors such as Amazon would not cover something like this. - LisainLA - 1:45am on 05/26/16

Marilyn, it's worth talking with Amazon. Since they're headquartered here in SEA I have friends - Traca - 4:59am on 05/26/16

Happy news! Amazon will refund my gift money. Not sure of their reasoning since I am - MarilynFL - 10:14am on 05/26/16

YAY- so happyfor you!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:30am on 05/26/16
Amazon could also recall the shipment, yes? [NT] - Traca - 5:58pm on 05/26/16

It was express delivered. By the time I saw it (24 hours) it was already delivered. - MarilynFL - 6:53pm on 05/26/16

Amazon has a Two-Step Verification you can turn on that - GeorgiaRose - 2:57pm on 05/26/16
Changed gmail and amazon two weeks ago. 24 million hacked gmail accounts at the beginning of this - CynUpstateNY - 5:44pm on 05/26/16
Be aware, I went into Google to change password and other issues came up such as apps that - Curious1 - 2:31am on 05/27/16
One more hint: On Monday, I got into work and had 6,000+ emails, so I knew my email had - MarilynFL - 11:43am on 05/27/16

28724. NFR: Am getting a new refrigerator. - ms in or - 9:01pm on 05/25/16 (11)

I like my Kitchenmaid French door. Don't like water & ice on the outside tho [NT] - charlie - 10:55pm on 05/25/16

I thought I was the only one who doesn't like ice/water in the door! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:25am on 05/26/16

I like my Fischer paktel - MariaDNoCA - 4:24am on 05/26/16

Seems that the ice in the door clogs if you don't use it for a few days. Maybe... - charlie - 4:45am on 05/26/16
Our kids grew to hate their French door fridge. And I dislike side by sides. I loved - Charley - 3:11pm on 05/26/16

I've looked at those and did not like them. I like the nice big single door on my - KarenNoCA - 1:52pm on 05/26/16
Thank you all for the good info! NT [NT] - ms in or - 3:15pm on 05/26/16
We switched to French Doors 2 years ago and love it - deb-in-MI - 4:13pm on 05/26/16

me too [NT] - orchid - 5:07pm on 05/26/16

Here is a good review from Consumer Reports [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 6:50pm on 05/26/16
Thanks, all. Am going to go with the LG at Costco. [NT] - ms in or - 4:44pm on 05/27/16

28725. Does anyone know why the Food Network is running marathon competition shows and - KarenNoCA - 3:52pm on 05/26/16 (18)

Because it is an entertainment channel that features people playing with their food. - Richard in Cincy - 7:03pm on 05/26/16

Ha, ha, ha!!! So true, so true! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 1:09am on 05/27/16

Food Network here has Giada, etc. during the day. Dish? What is that. [NT] - Charley - 7:50pm on 05/26/16

Dish is a satellite provider for TV programs like Direct TV, Comcast and so on [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:15pm on 05/26/16

Then that is who isn't carrying it. FoodNetwork on Time Warner, for example, - Charley - 12:59am on 05/27/16

My son works for Food Network..... - JudyW - 9:37pm on 05/26/16

FWIW, in my community in No CA and my foodie friends are all complaining about it - KarenNoCA - 11:23pm on 05/26/16
I gave up and stopped watching entirely. Couldn't stand the new reality food fight format [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 12:35am on 05/27/16

Ditto. I haven't watched Food Network in years because of it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:12am on 05/27/16

I like those three, along with Alton Brown. I'm a second-class citizen because I don't have cable, - Michael in Phoenix - 2:41pm on 05/27/16

Plus, when I travel for business, I always check DD&D, along with Yelp and Chow Hound... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:43pm on 05/27/16

We have been sorely disappointed with most of the DD&D spots we tried. The - MarilynFL - 4:15pm on 05/27/16

The places here they have done are really good. And the Colonnade in Atlanta - Charley - 7:37pm on 05/27/16
I used to like The Chew, but feel now that it is so over produced. Don't need any.. - charlie - 7:41pm on 05/27/16

Agree! I used to really enjoy the chew, but it has now become too silly. Whats with the games? - barb_b - 11:01pm on 05/27/16

Yes, the food part of it is fun and you can actually get the recipes online for them but what gets - KarenNoCA - 6:20pm on 05/27/16

I stopped watching the Food Network. Too many stupid competitions fill the airwave. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:16am on 05/28/16
I don't normally watch Food Network, but now that you have pointed out the competition shows, it is - barb_b - 2:46pm on 05/29/16

28726. Product Alert: Ferris Cherries, Berries, and Nuts - Richard in Cincy - 7:02pm on 05/26/16 (2)

What kind of container does it come in? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:32pm on 05/26/16

resealable clear bag so you can see the contents [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 12:34am on 05/27/16

28727. Help saving and filing recipes? I print many recipes that I want to try, and I have a stack - Marianne - 3:54am on 05/28/16 (4)

Not as many as you but enough for two fat binders... - Anna_X - 4:10am on 05/28/16
I have paprika app on my laptop, iPad and iPhone - rhoward2va - 10:16am on 05/28/16
My method is not scientific...but it works for me - KarenNoCA - 11:20pm on 05/28/16
I have the binders for different types of recipe, but I also have a set of folders - Lana in FL - 12:26am on 05/30/16

28728. Very good recipe, lighter version of tabouleh.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 11:30am on 05/28/16 (5)

I've passed it on to family - thanks Sally! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:15pm on 05/28/16

thanks for sharing the love.... [NT] - SallyBR - 11:39am on 05/29/16

The vegan meal service I was buying from makes it with quinoa instead of bulgar. Verygood [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:04pm on 05/29/16

my niece just made it yesterday with Israeli couscous... loved it too [NT] - SallyBR - 2:36pm on 05/30/16

Maria Speck makes hers with farro. I love the chewyness of that. [NT] - Traca - 2:53pm on 05/30/16

28729. HELP! I know there is a recipe here for Gone Too Soon Cookies, but I can't find it! [NT] - cheezz - 5:56pm on 05/28/16 (3)

Never mind...found it! Apparently, you can't search on a partial word! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:45pm on 05/28/16
These sound really good! If you make them please post your opinion of them. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:06pm on 05/28/16

They are in T&T, so worth a look! [NT] - cheezz - 6:41pm on 05/29/16

28730. Joy of Pizza Outside of the American Box - Richard in Cincy - 6:15pm on 05/28/16 (6)

Oh yum. You have inspired me again. Tomorrow I will try your last night's pizza [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:17pm on 05/28/16
Great ideas--I just invested in one of those grill-pizza gadgets--I've been inspired [NT] - charlie - 7:45pm on 05/28/16
Beautiful! I used to work at a gourmet pizza place & found their menu online. In case it helps [LINK] - Traca - 7:54pm on 05/28/16

Really neat menu! Thanks for posting. I rec'd a stone for my bbq stone as a gift and haven't tried - barb_b - 3:16pm on 05/29/16

Buenos Aires! What a fun vacation! Love the pizza combo's. What other food did you enjoy? [NT] - barb_b - 2:50pm on 05/29/16

Beef. Lots and lots of Beef! - Richard in Cincy - 11:55am on 06/01/16

28731. Man, this was good. Richard Olney's Chicken Gratin [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 6:41pm on 05/28/16 (13)

Thanks. Looks delicious [NT] - rhoward2va - 8:35pm on 05/28/16
Oh, Goody. - Pam - 5:46pm on 05/29/16

You know that kind of dish where you offer to clean because you secretly want to sop up every drop - Traca - 3:17am on 05/30/16

What did you serve as side dishes? [NT] - Pam - 7:54pm on 05/30/16

This was a dish out of 10 or more served for my cooking group. We covered the - Traca - 8:35pm on 05/30/16

Does it need a starch? - Pam - 4:52pm on 05/31/16

I was happy eating it with the polenta someone else served. It makes for a very bland plate, hence - Traca - 9:12pm on 05/31/16

Oops! I meant bland color palate. [NT] - Traca - 5:46am on 06/01/16
I was thinking asparagus and rice as sides. - Pam - 3:27pm on 06/02/16

Traca (& Marilyn!) in reading the author's review I see they commented on the curdled aspect of it - cheezz - 4:43pm on 05/31/16

Over my head with that. I didn't experience the curdle, but I have with milk braised pork from - Traca - 5:52pm on 05/31/16
How do you use it? Advantage? [NT] - Traca - 5:52pm on 05/31/16

I've never used it but I thought it was supposed to provide the chemical to smooth the sauce?? [NT] - cheezz - 9:12pm on 05/31/16

28732. Another good one: Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup [LINK] - Traca - 6:46pm on 05/28/16 (0)

28733. Keep this on your radar for fall/winter: Anne Willan's Spiced Red Wine [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 6:47pm on 05/28/16 (0)

28734. Flour Bakery's Banana Bread (500+ reviews on Epi) and my new favorite. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:21pm on 05/28/16 (6)

Traca, is this from her "let's use less sugar" book? [Flour2] [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:47pm on 05/28/16

It was published on Epi in 2003. [NT] - Traca - 10:33pm on 05/28/16

Sounds good. Some reviewers modified the sugar. Did you make any recipe changes? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:06pm on 05/28/16

No, I didn't make any changes. [NT] - Traca - 10:32pm on 05/28/16

Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:50am on 05/31/16
This just came through on a email from FN. That's twice in 3 day - orchid - 6:17pm on 05/31/16

28735. Was there someone here whose mother had a *morton's salt can* and everyone in the - MarilynFL - 8:31pm on 05/28/16 (4)

Never mind [Emily Litella sotto voce]. It was magnolia & an Eight o'clock coffee tin bank. - MarilynFL - 8:38pm on 05/28/16

My Mom told me yesterday that it gets worse as we get older. [NT] - barb_b - 2:40pm on 05/29/16

My MIL went to the pharmacy to purchase Ginkgo biloba and forgot what it was called. [NT] - barb_b - 2:43pm on 05/29/16

Marilyn, DH constantly tells me that bet. the 2 of us we have only 1 good mind anymore! So true! [NT] - wigs - 1:56pm on 07/01/16

28736. What can I use for intensive flavor to replace *smoke paprika* in a recipe. - MarilynFL - 11:30pm on 05/28/16 (16)

Personally, I think you may be mistaken about smoked paprika. It, is, IMO, much - Charley - 1:48am on 05/29/16

No, I'm sure I'm not mistaken. I've tried at least five different versions of *smoked paprika*... - MarilynFL - 12:21pm on 05/29/16

if you do have the smoked paprika around.... - SallyBR - 11:37am on 05/29/16

and among smoked there is hot, sweet and I once had bittersweet. I think smoke - Charley - 11:44am on 05/29/16

I simply cannot stand liquid smoke... agree with you on that one! [NT] - SallyBR - 1:17pm on 05/29/16

I don't like the smoked flavor either. I would try something spicy. Your idea of Harissa is a - barb_b - 2:38pm on 05/29/16
Have you tried the French spice Piment de Espelete? I love it and I think Sally is fond - KarenNoCA - 2:49pm on 05/29/16

I do have this, after you mentioned how much you like it with eggs. Possibility! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:00pm on 05/29/16

Get a small can of chipotle chile en adobo. Smoked jalape�os in red sauce. They are so versatile.. - Michael in Phoenix - 2:58pm on 05/29/16

Oh! So that's the secret. I used half a can and all of the beautiful red sauce and couldn't taste - MarilynFL - 4:02pm on 05/29/16

Yikes, I never use more than one Chipotle pepper in Adobo Sauce in any recipe. That stuff is - KarenNoCA - 4:25pm on 05/29/16

As I said, I freeze the paste I make in 1/2 tsp. quantities or so. Only hard-core fire eaters... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:26pm on 05/31/16

I'm with you. I'm (ashamedly) still an occasional smoker and I think it tastes like wet ashtray [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:09pm on 05/29/16

Or at least how wet ashtray smells [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:09pm on 05/29/16

Yep. You nailed the description perfectly. For some reason I can enjoy - MarilynFL - 2:38pm on 05/31/16

I also disliked the smoked paprika at first, but agree with Sally that small amounts work well. [NT] - Lana in FL - 12:23am on 05/30/16

28737. This was a huge hit last night: Sweet Tea-Marinated Chicken with Peach Barbecue Sauce [LINK] - barb_b - 3:26pm on 05/29/16 (0)

28738. The Poppy Seed Conundrum - MarilynFL - 4:07pm on 05/29/16 (6)

Poppy Seed Filling (from George Lang) - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 05/29/16

Poppy Seed Test Components [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:38pm on 05/29/16

Poppy Seed Test Results [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:39pm on 05/29/16

Roll samples [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 05/29/16

I think it is like coconut-if you dislike it nothing helps. I love it, including the Solo version. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:44pm on 05/29/16
Oh My! I really have to make sure I am not doing anything (Alcoholic or not) when I read your posts - barb_b - 6:00pm on 05/29/16

28739. Has anyone had success with rooting Italian Flat Leaf Parsley in water? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:21pm on 05/29/16 (1)

Seeds are pretty easy and a lot of sprouts. Maybe even a shorter time. [NT] - Charley - 12:37am on 05/30/16

28740. A gripe about "farmer's markets" - Melissa Dallas - 4:21pm on 05/29/16 (11)

Have you tried going back at the end of the day? - MariaDNoCA - 4:48pm on 05/29/16

Yesterday I paid 10.00 for 2 lbs of beautiful dark red cherries. The flavor and sweetness is - KarenNoCA - 5:40pm on 05/29/16

Everything is not organic, and still, they only sell pints and small baskets - Melissa Dallas - 9:23pm on 05/29/16

Our Farmer's Market will sell lugs of peaches, cherries, apples, apricots, strawberries, etc - KarenNoCA - 11:35pm on 05/29/16
Is there only one market? I go to our state regional market. Prices are good. [NT] - Charley - 12:36am on 05/30/16

In the city, there are markets on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and one other but I do not know which - KarenNoCA - 1:57pm on 05/30/16

at the farmer's market where i'm a vendor, most of the producers will work with customers for bulk - michelle - 2:48am on 05/30/16
Yesterday I did a quick search for prices of fresh cherries. Seems it is not unusual for - KarenNoCA - 2:06pm on 05/30/16

There are only a few things that come to the market that are "special" - Melissa Dallas - 2:45pm on 05/30/16

Our market had this sign *Farmer's Market is not a synonym for Cheap* - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 05/30/16
I was radically disillusioned about farmer's markets. Then Dawn/MO set me straight. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:17pm on 05/31/16

28741. ISO I've been asked to bring "a manly dessert, maybe something chocolate and caramel" tomorrow - MariaDNoCA - 4:57pm on 05/29/16 (13)

Rec: from Traca.. Nick Malgieri's Frozen Chocolate Mousse [LINK] - barb_b - 6:06pm on 05/29/16
Or this easy recipe... They are brownies with cookie dough on top. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 6:09pm on 05/29/16
Manly = BIG, pick-up-and-eat-with-your-hands. Big brownies, giant cookies... [NT] - cheezz - 6:40pm on 05/29/16
Salted Caramel Brownies by Smitten Kitchen [NT] [LINK] - michelle - 2:45am on 05/30/16

I made the I'm tired and don't have time version below, lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:28am on 05/31/16

Sine we are in a heat wave I decided on T&T Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Cake with Brownie Base - MariaDNoCA - 4:27pm on 05/30/16

Ice cream cake plated [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 3:46am on 05/31/16

and here it's almost gone... [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 3:47am on 05/31/16

And I did make caramel brownies, see? [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 3:52am on 05/31/16

So easy with helpful tweaks from TJ's... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 3:59am on 05/31/16

Yum!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:54am on 05/31/16
Perfect for a warm day! Is the recipe posted anywhere? Looks like fun for the summer [NT] - barb_b - 11:33am on 06/01/16

Yes, it's in T&T .... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:34pm on 06/01/16

28742. REC: Beef Brisket with Tangy Bar-B-Que Sauce - KarenNoCA - 5:28pm on 05/29/16 (20)

BBQ Brisket, Texas style is really untrimmed brisket, dry rub, smoked low & slow - Melissa Dallas - 9:20pm on 05/29/16

If you decide to give it a try, I hope you enjoy it....let me know. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 11:28pm on 05/29/16

I apologize if I offended you - Melissa Dallas - 3:43pm on 05/30/16

Melissa, the recipe for the sauce is very old, about 35 years and there was an entire write up - KarenNoCA - 4:16pm on 05/30/16
As a native Arizonian I know. I try to say Tex-Mex but most wouldn't - orchid - 5:55pm on 05/30/16

Ah, so the beef brisket with the bbq sauce is Tex-Mex? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 6:59pm on 05/30/16
I know. It's kind of liking saying something made with instant pudding is NY Cheesecke [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:20pm on 05/30/16

I am confused...... - SallyBR - 11:58pm on 05/30/16

A little research on Texas Beef Brisket turned up this info, so I am wondering if the [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 5:03pm on 05/30/16

Going to visit DD in San Antonio for the first time I realized I NEEDED to stop and get - Charley - 5:53pm on 05/30/16

Wow, wow, WOW! Printed! Thank-you! - colleenmomof2 - 2:52pm on 05/31/16

Anyone have advice on what I should be looking for - colleenmomof2 - 2:57pm on 05/31/16

This is a great link to learn about brisket and how to buy, and cook it [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 3:22pm on 05/31/16

Thank-you! Wonderful info! - colleenmomof2 - 4:31pm on 06/01/16

For Texas style brisket, it isn't really "roasted". It is cooked very low temp and very - Charley - 4:21pm on 05/31/16

Yes. The last brisket I bought was expensive - colleenmomof2 - 4:36pm on 06/01/16

I went to our local meat cutting shop this morning and looked at briskets. They were $3.99 a lb. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:21pm on 06/02/16

Was that the price for the whole brisket (like 10-12 lbs)? Ours for pieces of 3-4 Lbs is - Charley - 11:21am on 06/03/16

That price is for whatever you want. They have them whole, so you can buy the entire brisket - KarenNoCA - 2:37pm on 06/03/16

I was also at a small locally owned grocery store in our neighborhood yesterday for a last minute - KarenNoCA - 2:52pm on 06/03/16

28743. Look at our passion fruit, harvested over the last few days! [IMAGE] - Lana in FL - 12:15am on 05/30/16 (13)

SOOOOOO jealous! Are they hard to grow? [NT] - cheezz - 2:41am on 05/31/16

I'm not sure how to answer this. - Lana in FL - 6:55pm on 06/01/16

Beautiful bounty! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:24am on 05/31/16
Lovely:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:55am on 05/31/16
I've never had Passion Fruit, do you eat it fresh, make jam, other uses? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:00pm on 05/31/16

You absolutely must try some soon! - SallyBR - 2:34pm on 05/31/16

I still remember the Passion Fruit-orange juice combo I had a LONG time ago in Hawaii. . . - mistral - 5:57pm on 05/31/16

We eat it fresh, make passion fruit mousse, and put it in fruit salad. - Lana in FL - 6:59pm on 06/01/16

Sally or Lana, do you have a good cake and frosting recipe? [NT] - cheezz - 4:47am on 06/03/16

a good link... [LINK] - SallyBR - 2:35pm on 05/31/16

Great site - thank you! [NT] - Lana in FL - 7:01pm on 06/01/16
Have you made any of these? [NT] - cheezz - 4:53am on 06/03/16

no, I haven't... but many seem like winners... [NT] - SallyBR - 4:45am on 06/05/16

28744. To all our veteran men and women and to all the women who stayed behind - KarenNoCA - 4:08pm on 05/30/16 (11)

Well said, Karen. Thanks to our service men and women...and their families. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:58pm on 05/30/16
Yes, thank you to all our veterans and a special thank you to my - orchid - 5:51pm on 05/30/16
Yes... - MariaDNoCA - 4:26am on 05/31/16

My hubby had ours out all weekend, he even remembered to bring it in before dark! LOL [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:03pm on 05/31/16

When I first moved into this neighborhood nearly 30 years ago, nearly every home... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:14pm on 05/31/16

I know, but since we started flying ours on the appropriate days, other neighbors are doing the same - KarenNoCA - 3:25pm on 05/31/16

I was gratified to see my Eritrean immigrant neighbors acquire an American flag last year. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:54pm on 05/31/16

I loved my adult ESL students from Eritirea. My street and area has lots of flags out. [NT] - Anna_X - 8:40pm on 06/01/16

Sorry, Eritrea. Stupid auto-spell. [NT] - Anna_X - 8:41pm on 06/01/16

I may have mentioned this several times before, but we - Michael in Phoenix - 9:53pm on 06/01/16

We've always had a house until now and our flag was always - orchid - 3:59pm on 05/31/16

28745. MariaD >>> major score! I found Blenheim variety Extra Choice dried apricots at TJ's - MarilynFL - 7:57pm on 05/30/16 (2)

OMG, that's totally major!!! - MariaDNoCA - 4:23am on 05/31/16
Outstanding! Thanks for sharing your magical moment! - colleenmomof2 - 12:53pm on 05/31/16

28746. Rec: Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables [LINK] - orchid - 6:32pm on 05/31/16 (4)

and here is a favorite of mine that you could easily use your couscous with [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 6:45pm on 05/31/16

Sure it would, I'll give it a try. Hope you try this one too. [NT] - orchid - 7:02pm on 05/31/16

Huge fan here of toasted Israeli Couscous, you can bet this is on my list [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:18pm on 05/31/16

I love Israeli Couscous! Thx K and O for posting your rec! [NT] - barb_b - 11:29am on 06/01/16

28747. FYI - General Mills recalls 10 million lbs of flour - Gold Medal, Wondra and Signature brands [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 12:24am on 06/01/16 (3)

Thanks for the info. I had two 5 lb bags of unbleached, but my dates were good. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:17am on 06/01/16
Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:16am on 06/01/16
Thanks! I posted it to my friends on Facebook too. [NT] - Anna_X - 9:09pm on 06/01/16

28748. This was a hit (Again) last night... Cheezz rec: REC: Peking Sesame Beef (stir fry) [LINK] - barb_b - 11:38am on 06/01/16 (8)

Oh yum, and I bet this would be excellent with fresh red tomatoes thrown it at the end just to heat - KarenNoCA - 1:55pm on 06/01/16
Mongolian Beef - Pam - 3:49pm on 06/01/16

This looks so good. Are the sides of the wok pan high enough so that this dish does not splatter - KarenNoCA - 4:58pm on 06/01/16

I actually made it in a 12" frying pan. Really no splatter. - Pam - 5:10pm on 06/01/16

Thanks Pam! Appreciate the recipe! [NT] - barb_b - 5:23pm on 06/01/16
That is one heck of an inviting picture! Thanks for posting! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:46pm on 06/01/16
That is a time I really appreciate having the pictures in a blog. That looks terrific. Thx. [NT] - Charley - 7:48pm on 06/01/16

It's a fave here too Barb...I do love it with tomato or asparagus, broccoli, whatever! [NT] - cheezz - 4:50am on 06/03/16