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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

27052. Planning my annual Xmas party--can't decide between the Stilton tart or the Apple Crisp brie? - MoNJ - 8:13pm on 12/11/14 (21)

They both sound good to me. I am leaning towards the apple crisp brie. - Dawn_MO - 11:26pm on 12/11/14

Stilton tart--Traca &Richard, Aple Crisp Brie--Pat NoCal - MoNJ - 3:29pm on 12/12/14

I loved the stilton tart, though I wasn't wowed by the cranberry topping. Would skip it next time. [NT] - Traca - 11:47pm on 12/12/14

I was going to use Richard's cranberry sauce as the topping - MoNJ - 1:08pm on 12/14/14

Mo re: cranberry relish holding up in oven.... - Richard in Cincy - 2:52am on 12/16/14

Very helpful, as always :) Thank you Richard!! [NT] - MoNJ - 3:30pm on 12/16/14

I would love to hear what is on your menu. I need some inspiration. I just found out I have - barb_b - 12:54pm on 12/12/14

Ours is more cocktail party fare with some dinner items, but I'm also including a menu for you :) - MoNJ - 3:12pm on 12/12/14

I just checked my mailbox... My invite must have been lost. : ) Thx for the inspiration, and - barb_b - 6:01pm on 12/12/14

your invite must be stuck to my invite---lost. what a wonderful party menu! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:34pm on 12/12/14

Open house--come one, come all! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 1:42pm on 12/14/14

Oh Mo! With a menu like that, Charlie may even come home to his old stomping ground. We have - barb_b - 12:40am on 12/15/14

I live in FitFlops for pre-party, T-Day, xmas decorating, they are so comfortable - MoNJ - 3:34pm on 12/16/14

NFR - do you know they now make shoes, too? - Sandra in New York - 7:39pm on 12/19/14

They are cute! Thx! [NT] - MoNJ - 2:23pm on 12/30/14

HOLY COW! You make all that? [NT] - Traca - 11:57pm on 12/13/14

From Cocktail party on down, not both :) I start early, and just keep going! - MoNJ - 1:06pm on 12/14/14

Last night, My friend hosted a big party for her neighborhood; she worked hard, all day. I checked - barb_b - 12:35am on 12/15/14

I'm still working on advance preparation. Usually I'm so beat by the time the party rolls around, I - Traca - 8:50am on 12/15/14

Here is what I've done for Xmas Eve in the past... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:42am on 12/14/14

Thanks so much Maria, I will peruse this tonight. I was caught off guard with the change of - barb_b - 12:45am on 12/15/14

27053. I am watching Giada on the Food Network and it is quite - Dawn_MO - 8:28pm on 12/11/14 (9)

That is not her Grandmother... - SallyBR - 9:02pm on 12/11/14
More on Raffy.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 9:04pm on 12/11/14

I love the Aunt Raffy episodes! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:58pm on 12/11/14
Thanks, I came in late on the program, so I never heard who she was. - Dawn_MO - 11:01pm on 12/11/14

I love Raffy, not only is she very attractive but so funny. I love it when she is on at the same - KarenNoCA - 12:02am on 12/12/14
I actually laughed thinking.... - SallyBR - 12:30am on 12/12/14

I know, I know, wouldn't you love to meet Raffy? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 2:13pm on 12/12/14

She seems like a load of fun!! [NT] - MoNJ - 3:29pm on 12/12/14

Don't tell! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:15pm on 12/13/14

27054. KarenNoCA, thanks for posting the Red Velvet Kiss Cookies. I did a sample [LINK] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 1:46am on 12/12/14 (8)

They look so pretty!! [NT] - barb_b - 12:50pm on 12/12/14
Thanks for the review, I am making these this weekend. Their was an error in the recipe - KarenNoCA - 2:18pm on 12/12/14

They are called Hugs...They are Hershey Kisses...Hugs have a white cream. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 3:31pm on 12/12/14

Thanks O. Mine are the candy-cane--with pieces of...ah, peppermint! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:09pm on 12/12/14
Here are the ones I bought, I wanted the red rather than the brown [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 5:29pm on 12/12/14

Here is a link to the cookies, she made both the ones with the brown stripe [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 5:32pm on 12/12/14
Mar, the package says "with candy bits"----phew! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 12/12/14

That's what I get for blindly unwrapping candy and noshing on it while baking. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:11pm on 12/12/14

27055. If anyone has corned a brisket to make corn beef - I need some help. - elaine - 6:17am on 12/12/14 (10)

elaine, be careful to differentiate between recipes calling out nitrate versus nitrite. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:07pm on 12/12/14
The only real thing the curing salt does is preserve the redness - Charley - 1:26pm on 12/12/14

Paul beat me to it. I remember Richard having an epiphany on this subject recently. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:58pm on 12/12/14

Should be under Paul's post. Sorry. 10 years later and I'm still posting under the wrong reply. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:59pm on 12/12/14

here is a relevant and recent thread on the subject [NT] [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 3:24pm on 12/12/14

Excellent post, but I'm not sure elaine has access to the curing salt Richard used. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:07pm on 12/12/14
Here is a google page of recipes without curing salt. [LINK] - Charley - 7:49pm on 12/12/14

Thanks all. I do not have access to the Morton product nor do I have - elaine - 8:34pm on 12/12/14

It should not be "non-salted"--just not "non-preservative salted" - Charley - 1:20am on 12/13/14

Yes, I pretty much found the same as you shared. So I am good to go as soon as I get some fresh bay - elaine - 5:50am on 12/13/14

27056. Sending positive thoughts to all our West Coast friends. Stay safe! - MarilynFL - 12:51pm on 12/12/14 (6)

Thanks I stayed inside - we had the most rain in one day since 1958. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:47am on 12/14/14
Thanks, Marilyn...we survived... [NT] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 3:00am on 12/14/14

Ha!!! Hey, you guys had a tornado though! - MariaDNoCA - 4:16am on 12/14/14

Yes, I guess I should look closer for hidden damage :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:10pm on 12/14/14

That's funny!! [NT] - orchid - 7:13pm on 12/14/14
LOL [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:14pm on 12/15/14

27057. Who would have thought? How to ripen bananas: [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 3:28pm on 12/12/14 (2)

I think the correct word is "thunk". ;>} [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:00pm on 12/12/14
I've steamed bananas to ripen them- it works. Also here is a trick for ripening avocados - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:29pm on 12/13/14

27058. REC: Holiday Breakfast Wreath with Cranberry-Almond Filling [LINK] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 6:05pm on 12/12/14 (3)

Yes! what a beautiful bread. and I love the "twisting" effect. yay 1978 co-workers gift - AngAk1 - 6:42pm on 12/12/14
I love this bread- I have been making it for more years than (more) - daricem - 10:57pm on 12/12/14
Untried, but for appearance sake, I would freeze un-iced. You can make the icing ahead and - MarilynFL - 12:44pm on 12/09/15

27059. Michael in Pheonix, I would love to know more about the Tamale - orchid - 11:39pm on 12/12/14 (14)

Here's a link to the basic menu. We've added some stuff over the years, like... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:31pm on 12/13/14

Sandra in London's Chile Verde.... [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:35pm on 12/13/14
Carnitas [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:37pm on 12/13/14
Michael, could you post this in Menus? Nice [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 12/13/14
Nice menu! Thank you and as Ang said, please post in T&T. [NT] - orchid - 9:29pm on 12/13/14

Red Chile Pork Tamale recipe [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:10am on 12/14/14

Alb�ndigas Soup (made from Carnitas broth). [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:22am on 12/14/14
Mexican Rice Recipe inside... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:24am on 12/14/14

Michael, do you ever add a squirt of fresh lime juice to your Mexican Rice? I like to serve thick - KarenNoCA - 12:07am on 12/15/14

Lime gets squirted everywhere when we serve this with our favorite grilled chicken! - Michael in Phoenix - 3:45pm on 12/15/14

The cheese addition----great idea. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:27pm on 12/15/14

Thank you Michael and I've printed every single recipe! [NT] - orchid - 1:34pm on 12/15/14

I'll have a few more for you, but you caught me on "baking week". [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:44pm on 12/15/14

Ah, the house must be smelling really good right now. [NT] - orchid - 5:08pm on 12/15/14

27060. I will be reopening the cafe two days a week soon. - Dawn_MO - 11:13pm on 12/13/14 (15)

That must be so exciting! What will you be serving? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:34am on 12/14/14

A sweetheart deal. Best wishes for a successful return. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:47am on 12/14/14

Congratulations! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:01am on 12/14/14
Sounds perfect. Happy cooking. [NT] - elaine - 7:10am on 12/14/14
Keep us posted on your menus. Could you "become known" - Charley - 12:43pm on 12/14/14

I love Charley's idea of a soup combo... - KarenNoCA - 3:12pm on 12/14/14

Thats a fun way of wording Dawn's excitement.... "it must keep you up at night!" : ) [NT] - barb_b - 4:56pm on 12/15/14

Congrats! I am so excited for you! [NT] - barb_b - 1:38pm on 12/14/14
Congrats! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:45pm on 12/14/14
Yippee! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:16pm on 12/15/14
Fantastic! - SallyBR - 12:57am on 12/16/14
Great news! Good for you :) [NT] - MoNJ - 3:34pm on 12/16/14
Dawn, have you heard of pop up dinners? They're very popular here. It's something y - Traca - 4:12pm on 12/17/14

[okay...so I read this as *have you heard of poop dinners*] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:19pm on 12/17/14

Mar, you need to get your eyes checked. :) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:15am on 12/20/14

27061. From The Atlantic: The Best Food Books of 2014 The top cookbooks and culinary histories of the year [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:00am on 12/14/14 (1)

Meh. I'm not crazy about their choices. [NT] - Traca - 12:14am on 12/15/14

27062. Yoo-hoo, Marilyn...here's a GBH that actually is a house, well sorta >> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:04pm on 12/14/14 (3)

It's exhausting just to look at it. How impressive! I wonder if he got the job. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:54pm on 12/14/14

Wow! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:25pm on 12/15/14

Beautiful job. I hope he gets to work there. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:48pm on 12/15/14

27063. Forkish's Sourdough Bacon Bread [IMAGE] - SallyBR - 9:56pm on 12/14/14 (3)

A beauty! Did it smell like bacon when baking? Do give a report when you taste it please! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:10pm on 12/14/14

Yes, it did... - SallyBR - 10:30pm on 12/14/14

Can't wait for your review - yum! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:44am on 12/15/14

27064. I need help finding a quality curry seasoning. Today I made a curry chicken salad. I put hot curry - Marsha tbay - 1:45am on 12/15/14 (5)

Madras curry powder is hotter than other types because it a blend used in... - charlie - 4:02am on 12/15/14

Penzey's has sent me samples of both their sweet and hot curry. They both are very nice, - KarenNoCA - 4:47pm on 12/15/14
Both Penzey's and The Spice House have nice curry mixes.... [NT] - SallyBR - 6:55pm on 12/15/14
Doing a little walk in the net.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 6:58pm on 12/15/14

Thank you all for your help. Sally, thanks for the link, I notice it does have the Madras.YEA! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 11:23pm on 12/15/14

27065. ISO vinegar recipes -- thinking of making some as gifts - MariaDNoCA - 3:42am on 12/15/14 (1)

Very T&T Berry Vinegar REC - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:25pm on 12/15/14

27066. For posterity's sake, post 1 from Gail's: Cobb Salad (plus CathyZ...) - MariaDNoCA - 4:17am on 12/15/14 (1)

Thanks for the memories, Maria. And I still make that chicken frequently. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:13pm on 12/15/14

27067. Marilyn - here's an amazing gingerbread cathedral made by Duchess Bake Shop in Edmonton, Canada [IMAGE] - michelle - 1:06pm on 12/15/14 (4)

pffth....click on the link to see the model I downloaded for my first GBH. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 12/15/14
This is where I live - Edmonton, not the Duchess:) !! [NT] - emtd - 1:58pm on 12/16/14
for you FIRST GBH, Marily?! You're crazy! :) [NT] - michelle - 5:14pm on 12/16/14

honey, I thought we established THAT fact a long time ago: From the 2007 GBH diary: - MarilynFL - 6:10pm on 12/16/14

27068. Thank you all for the suggestions to help my sister gain weight, however - Michael in Sarasota - 3:06pm on 12/15/14 (35)

Oh Michael - sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:19pm on 12/15/14

I hope you received my PM [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:37pm on 12/15/14

I received yours and just resent. Please let me know. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:12pm on 12/16/14

Heartfelt condolences, Michael. I'm glad you could be with her. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:42pm on 12/15/14
((((((((((I wish you were right here to feel this)))))))))))). [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:48pm on 12/15/14
Oh Michael. I am so sorry. I do not have words to ease your pain, but will share one story, since - barb_b - 4:04pm on 12/15/14

Michael, I hope you will soon be able to reflect back on all the wonderful memories - KarenNoCA - 4:37pm on 12/15/14

Thank you for the hugs and kind words of encouragement and love. I needed it. - Michael in Sarasota - 10:36pm on 12/18/14

Shoot! This is for each and every one of you! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:36pm on 12/18/14

Words can't help but I am so sorry, Michael [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:11pm on 12/15/14
So sorry for you loss Michael.. You are in my thoughts and prayers. [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 4:19pm on 12/15/14
Michael, I am so very sorry...... what a tragic end for her life.... - SallyBR - 4:33pm on 12/15/14
I'm so very sorry to hear this. I wish I could just give you a (((Michael))). [NT] - orchid - 5:04pm on 12/15/14
My best wishes and condolences to you and your family. Please hang in there. (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:25pm on 12/15/14
(((((Michael, I'm so very sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family.))))))) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:29pm on 12/15/14
Michael, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I can only - elaine - 7:26pm on 12/15/14

That's perfect elaine [NT] - orchid - 7:37pm on 12/15/14

so very sorry Michael. we embrace you. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:35pm on 12/15/14
Thank you for sharing Michael. We grieve with you and I'm sending off a prayer for you. [NT] - cheezz - 8:02pm on 12/15/14
So sorry for your loss Michael [NT] - charlie - 8:52pm on 12/15/14
This is making me so teary. I feel so bad for you. Hugs Michael. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:51pm on 12/15/14
I'm so sorry Michael. I'm glad you made it there to be with her. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:03am on 12/16/14
Michael, such an awful thing, I am glad she had you all around her - Heather_in_SF - 12:55am on 12/16/14
So sorry to hear of your loss... - judy-mass - 1:11am on 12/16/14
Michael, So very sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to you and your family. [NT] - GayR - 2:55am on 12/16/14
Michael, I am very sorry for your loss. It is heart warming that you were with her. Hugs! [NT] - Sylvia - 11:18am on 12/16/14
Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. This is especially hard at a Holiday time. [NT] - Marianne - 3:11pm on 12/16/14
Thinking of you and sharing your sorrow. Peace. [NT] - MoNJ - 3:36pm on 12/16/14
I'm so sorry for the sizeable grief you are bearing. I'm praying for you, Michael [NT] - Marsha tbay - 6:38pm on 12/16/14
Michael, I'm so sorry. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:38am on 12/17/14
Being loved by you is the greatest gift. Hugs to you Michael. [NT] - Traca - 5:24am on 12/17/14
So sad for you. Love and prayers for you both. [NT] - Anna_X - 5:54am on 12/17/14
Oh Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:24am on 12/18/14
Oh Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. Bless her heart, how she loved you to wait for you. - PatBastrop - 3:42am on 01/02/15
My heart goes out to you and your family! - sjs1952 - 4:40pm on 01/03/15

27069. REC: Persimmon Chutney & Curried Persimmon Soup - MariaDNoCA - 7:25pm on 12/15/14 (2)

REC: Roasted Winter Squash Soup - MariaDNoCA - 10:49pm on 12/15/14
CRANBERRY-TOMATO SALSA - MariaDNoCA - 4:45am on 12/16/14

27070. Nutmeg Noels cookies - MariaDNoCA - 9:12pm on 12/15/14 (10)

Cranberry Lemon cookies --- for those needing to use frozen cranberries - MariaDNoCA - 9:17pm on 12/15/14

REC: Candy Canes - MariaDNoCA - 10:57pm on 12/15/14

For Marilyn: Gingerbread house dough and icing - MariaDNoCA - 1:56am on 12/16/14

I've actually made this one. Next year it will be foam core, covered with batting and brown paper. - MarilynFL - 3:43pm on 12/16/14

Mar, would you have more weather friendly environs in NC? [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:50pm on 12/16/14

Don't know...haven't lived there yet. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:25pm on 12/16/14

I was watching the White House special on HGTV last night and the baker said to leave out the soda - AngAk1 - 7:49pm on 12/16/14

I was surprised the Construction Grade version had it. And it totally - MarilynFL - 11:26pm on 12/16/14

These are delicious - thank you. It doesn't say how much - emtd - 3:16pm on 12/19/14

Ooops, I meant to put this under lemon cranberry cookies. [NT] - emtd - 5:07pm on 12/19/14

27071. I'm on steroids and they are making me hungry so the other night - orchid - 9:18pm on 12/15/14 (10)

While I'm not a corndog fan, I *almost* made these after watching DD&D. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:59pm on 12/16/14

I can't even remember the last time I had one. I mean, I seriously - orchid - 1:32pm on 12/16/14

Was the hot dog cold? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:13pm on 12/16/14

Hmmm, well, took out of the freezer and broke off 2, ran under - orchid - 2:37pm on 12/16/14

I think you might have to flour the dog. Or you have to put them - Charley - 3:55pm on 12/16/14

Clearly you have never tried to flour a Jack Russell terrier! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 5:13pm on 12/16/14

LOL!!! It probably is as simple as flour on them first. [NT] - orchid - 6:25pm on 12/16/14
Mine would be up for it...especially the getting in the fridge part :) [NT] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 3:09am on 12/17/14
Certainly not YOURS!! LOL [NT] - Charley - 11:34am on 12/17/14

'xactly! ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 11:38pm on 12/17/14

27072. Looking for something to make as Hanukah gifts for my kids. I usually - elaine - 10:37am on 12/16/14 (9)

Jerky? What ages? Too bad about the diet--Magic Shell - Charley - 11:18am on 12/16/14
Traca's posted rec of Carraba's Italian dip mix. If you follow the links, there are a few threads [LINK] - barb_b - 12:39pm on 12/16/14

we have quite a few herbed/pepered nut recipes. some with very little sugar. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:52pm on 12/16/14

What about a low cal-ish bottle(s) of homemade salad dressing? - deb-in-MI - 8:11pm on 12/16/14
This is exactly why I wanted vingar recipes. For the no sugar/etc folks. Rec: Blood Orange Vinegar [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:51pm on 12/16/14
I love that Italian dip! What about a garlic infused olive oil? Great on lots of things. [NT] - Traca - 12:54am on 12/17/14
Make some batches of spiced nuts - the black pepper almonds here are my fave :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:59am on 12/17/14
Thanks all. Time is tight for me so going to make soup packets for them with a soup they love and - elaine - 3:59pm on 12/17/14

spice rubs are so popular now too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:31pm on 12/17/14

27073. NFRFrustation: Starbuck's Cafe Latte *vs* Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard? Score 1:0 [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:01pm on 12/16/14 (7)

I don't drink Latte but I sure love my Logitech Keyboard! [NT] - Janet in NC - 2:37pm on 12/16/14
Ack!!! Way to start the day off...maybe your keyboard was craving caffeine. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:08pm on 12/16/14

h7777777---J5J5J5J5J5J5U*********UU********** [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:04pm on 12/16/14

Is this the code for Xtra Foam [NT] - charlie - 6:01pm on 12/16/14

If you figured out how to unlock Mar's brain, I am really impressed. : ) [NT] - barb_b - 6:03pm on 12/16/14

Impressed and scared, in a 50:50 ratio ;-) [NT] - SallyBR - 6:58pm on 12/16/14

Only guess--for all I know it may only mean "make it a Venti" [NT] - charlie - 7:34pm on 12/16/14

27074. Culinary bookstore and resource for out of print books: Kitchen Arts & Letters [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:09pm on 12/16/14 (2)

Former Culinary Parts Unlimited, now Gourmet Depot. Still source for appliance parts [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:13pm on 12/16/14

thanks! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:53pm on 12/16/14

27075. Addicted to annual cookbook round ups. Washington Post has my favorite so far. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:28pm on 12/16/14 (4)

Great list, thanks for posting. I just ordered A Change of Appetite. The beautiful artwork and - KarenNoCA - 8:31pm on 12/16/14
Thank you! I just requested several of them from our library - deb-in-MI - 10:05pm on 12/16/14

I should request it too! I'm currently taking a deep dive into Spanish charcuterie. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:49am on 12/17/14

I met this chef (author of the book above) recently. That book and this video? I'm hooked. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 4:56am on 12/17/14

27076. REC: Byzantine Sugarplums - MariaDNoCA - 8:24pm on 12/16/14 (0)

27077. I think my baking mojo is broken. or holiday mojo. I have a list that I just stare at. change. - AngAk1 - 12:25am on 12/17/14 (44)

Hope tonight's efforts go well and you get inspired. [NT] - Sylvia - 1:53am on 12/17/14
Me too. I keep telling myself if I could just get a recipe of dough in the fridge [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 2:05am on 12/17/14

Okay, for almond paste lovers these are really yummy - Melissa Dallas - 3:10am on 12/17/14

It's just hard to get going sometimes, especially when it's such a busy time of year like this. [NT] - cheezz - 2:56am on 12/17/14
Me three. I've done nothing. Today I took butter out of the freezer-the end. - MariaDNoCA - 4:50am on 12/17/14

Bah humbug! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:10am on 12/17/14

Moi aussi. I've had one dinner, put lights up on the balcony & on my door. The end. I made - Marg CDN2 - 6:14am on 12/17/14

What's going on is: four favorite movie channels have been showing Christmas shows all afternoon - KarenNoCA - 7:41pm on 12/17/14

A little progress [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 8:55am on 12/17/14

And a little more [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 8:58am on 12/17/14

...but a lovely idea! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:25pm on 12/17/14
What about chopping up Ghirardelli's Peppermint Bark (out at this time of the year) - MarilynFL - 3:56pm on 12/17/14

They also sell jars of crushed peppermint candy in the bakery *sprinkles* area. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:03pm on 12/17/14

I had some crushed peppermint from the cookies but wanted something creamy. I'll call it camouflage - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 12/17/14

for anyone interested in these, I used brownie batter and white chocolate Reeses. only found at - AngAk1 - 6:40pm on 12/17/14

Captain A. R. Perfecto just LOVED how symmetrical these turned out. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:18pm on 12/18/14

Thanks for admitting this outloud. I was beginning to think I'd turned into Scrooge. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:23pm on 12/17/14
Bah Humbug !!! - sjs1952 - 12:49pm on 12/17/14
Just started my cookies yesterday. I make 13 different kinds - - rhoward2va - 1:39pm on 12/17/14

Oh My! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:56pm on 12/17/14
Synonym in Roget's Thesaurus for *masochist* >> rhoward2va (n). [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:54pm on 12/17/14
WOW, that is impressive! About 15 yrs ago a lady asked me to make and ship about 800 cookies - wigs - 9:43pm on 12/17/14

Gifts for friends and family. We're empty nesters now and although my husband would like to - rhoward2va - 9:57pm on 12/17/14

What kinds do you make? -- maybe it will inspire me to get a move on. :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:41am on 12/18/14

Petite palmiers, cream filled cookies, Thomas Keller oreos,> - rhoward2va - 2:11am on 12/18/14

I have that recipe book and the pastry chef hand-piping the filling so each little edge was rounded - MarilynFL - 2:33pm on 12/18/14

Holy cow! Curious to hear what kind of cookies you make. [NT] - Traca - 12:39am on 12/19/14

Traca, they're listed a few lines above. What an impressive list. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:15pm on 12/20/14

The sweet butter is out so let's see how far I get today. Planning on two batches of shortbread and - Sylvia - 2:33pm on 12/17/14

Is anyone else going crazy that Land o'Lakes butter is $5.45/lb? [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:52pm on 12/17/14

No, but I buy an organic butter grown where I grew up in Humboldt Co, on the west coast near Eureka, - KarenNoCA - 6:18pm on 12/17/14
butter is crazy expensive! and I couldn't find a box of powdered sugar, just the big bags. for lime - AngAk1 - 6:43pm on 12/17/14
YES! I stocked up last month when LOL was 2 for $5 in our supermarket. Crazy!! [NT] - MoNJ - 7:36pm on 12/19/14

I practially only go to Costco for the butter - it's gotten so expensive! - MariaDNoCA - 6:22pm on 12/17/14

"Only" $4/lb here but I bet it will change. I've been buying Challenge with coupons of $1 off, - Curious1 - 7:10pm on 12/17/14

Challenge doesn't comes in the long sticks here. None do anymore. - MariaDNoCA - 7:19pm on 12/17/14

I cannot believe the amount of money I spend on food for just the two of us... - KarenNoCA - 7:15pm on 12/17/14

I know! Food is expensive here. It was cheaper when I was in SoCal. - MariaDNoCA - 7:21pm on 12/17/14

For once, something is cheaper here. $3. I think our cows are unionized. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:07am on 12/18/14

Two batches of shortbread baked. Dough for almond crescents and Lingonberry Sandwich cookies done! [NT] - Sylvia - 7:49pm on 12/17/14

Tomorrow I'll do something chocolate. [NT] - Sylvia - 7:51pm on 12/17/14

I think we should all live by this statement. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:15pm on 12/17/14

Marilyn, agreed. [NT] - Sylvia - 12:03am on 12/18/14
Yes...yes...yes [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 12/18/14

27078. For our friends celebrating Hanukkah: Chag Sameach! - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 12/17/14 (6)

Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:11pm on 12/17/14
Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating. May the lights on your menorah bring peace to all. [NT] - Sylvia - 1:56pm on 12/17/14
Thanks so much. [NT] - elaine - 3:54pm on 12/17/14
yes, what Marilyn said! Happy Holidays all. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:34pm on 12/17/14
Happy Hanukkah everyone. [NT] - orchid - 7:02pm on 12/17/14
Thinking of you for those that celebrate! Enjoy and treasure the time w/ friends and family [NT] - barb_b - 10:41pm on 12/17/14

27079. NFRFunny - MarilynFL - 5:06pm on 12/17/14 (3)

HA!! [NT] - orchid - 6:05pm on 12/17/14
HA! -- Love it! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:36pm on 12/17/14
Shared on my facebook page.... very good! [NT] - SallyBR - 11:37pm on 12/17/14

27080. Aren't these pretty: Chocolate coated Marshmallows: [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:59pm on 12/17/14 (6)

I really don't think you could--homemade marshmallows are - Charley - 6:40pm on 12/17/14

ah see, this is my stop-gap. I don't *like* purchased marshmallows, so I won't - MarilynFL - 8:47pm on 12/17/14

But really they are pretty guilt free--air and sugar!! [NT] - Charley - 11:11am on 12/18/14

Wow...I like your definition of deniability. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:14pm on 12/18/14

Yes indeedy they are! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:41pm on 12/17/14
I think you have a great idea there Mar! you could flavor the chocolate with the peppermint and I - AngAk1 - 7:00pm on 12/17/14

27081. Happened upon this recipe today. Looks good! Roasted Potato Bites Appy. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 7:55pm on 12/17/14 (1)

[this is no lie] I read this and thought it was a phone *app* for potato recipes - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 12/18/14

27082. Recipe: "Black Forest Cake" - Taste Of The South Magazine - someone was desperately searching for [LINK] - GayR - 8:59pm on 12/17/14 (1)

That really DOES look like a good recipe.There is a problem - Charley - 11:10am on 12/18/14

27083. Merry Christmas: REC: Key Lime Sparkler cookies - mistral - 11:58pm on 12/17/14 (8)

Definitely giving this a try. Another use for the citric acid I brought from Israel. Question: - MarilynFL - 2:13pm on 12/18/14

Do you add it to your borscht? (the sour salt, I mean) [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:24pm on 12/18/14

If Babuska'd Grandma E**** ain't around, ain't no borscht being made. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:01pm on 12/18/14

The lime oil I used. . . - mistral - 9:46pm on 12/18/14

After zesting 2 key limes for those other cookies, I'm a fan of the "standard" lime - AngAk1 - 7:33am on 12/19/14

Ang, you need a $5 Mexican lime squeezer to juice them - Melissa Dallas - 1:45am on 12/20/14

Michael (in P) had a good idea. Just nip off the top and ream out, rather than cut in half. - MarilynFL - 4:13pm on 12/20/14

Brilliant. Also, I'll be in Ensenada for 1 day in Jan, maybe ill find one as souvenir [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:34pm on 12/20/14

27084. For those of us not feelin' it: Cute no bake Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffle Santa Hats [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:49am on 12/18/14 (2)

hey and what size is that muffin cup??!! [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:40am on 12/18/14
Aw, that is sweet. Here is another good idea from her: flat gingerbread houses [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 12/18/14

27085. You have all been so kind, I just wanted you to know that I lost my Michael on Tuesday afternoon. - CynUpstateNY - 4:19pm on 12/18/14 (4)

So sorry for your loss. I hope you can be surrounded with - emtd - 10:33pm on 12/18/14
Cyn, so very sorry for your loss. Hugs! [NT] - Sylvia - 12:37pm on 12/19/14
:( [NT] - cheezz - 2:51am on 12/21/14
Thinking about you, dear CynUpstateNY..... [NT] - wigs - 3:19pm on 01/08/15

27086. I made the dough for the Lime Meltaways yesterday, what a beautiful, [LINK] - orchid - 5:06pm on 12/18/14 (2)

O, sorry, can't help. I have only baked it fresh/refrigerated to refirm the butter. - MarilynFL - 5:40pm on 12/18/14

OK, thanks. I'll just put the dough in the fridge and yes, I saw - orchid - 5:51pm on 12/18/14

27087. All things Mexican at our house today and really good also. I made [LINK] [IMAGE] - orchid - 7:02pm on 12/18/14 (7)

Orchid, your corn dish sounds like Chi-Chi's (remember them?) corn cake. [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:10pm on 12/18/14

We went to Chi-Chi's once. Are they still around? I'll have to - orchid - 7:17pm on 12/18/14

Nope, doesn't look like they are around anymore. We never go out to eat anyway. ;0) [NT] - orchid - 7:34pm on 12/18/14
I've noticed canned corn is very sweet, so you might want to cut back on the sugar. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:21pm on 12/18/14

I used frozen in this today and I will difinetly cut back on the sugar. - orchid - 8:41pm on 12/18/14

Orchid, check out a book called the Cornbread Gospels. I bet what you're looking for is in there. If - Traca - 12:34am on 12/19/14

This is my favorite recipe for Green Chile Enchiladas. I often use a rotisserie chicken. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 12:36am on 12/19/14

27088. Feel helpless sometimes, sending a donation to eat.at in memory of Colleen and Michael ((Hugs to - barb_b - 8:23pm on 12/18/14 (1)

Ok, now I'm crying again. Seriously! Thank you Barb, that is really sweet. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:42pm on 12/18/14

27089. Marilyn, I love the icicles on Falling Waters... [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:45pm on 12/18/14 (6)

These are really well done and the piping on the second one is amazing! [NT] - orchid - 10:53pm on 12/18/14

[do you hear that? That thumping sound is me banging my head on the keyboard] [IMAGE] - MarilynFL - 12:45am on 12/19/14

do they turn off the airconditioning for awhile, or is the melting from just humidity? I can't even - AngAk1 - 6:41pm on 12/19/14

Last year they turned off the A/C to replace a unit on the roof. This year it was just the constant - MarilynFL - 6:50pm on 12/20/14

these are stunning! the first bungalow with the granola stonework--nice. here is a link to our [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:13pm on 12/19/14

I cannot fathom making one house, let alone a WHOLE VILLAGE. Very nice! [NT] - wigs - 3:28pm on 01/08/15

27090. This Mark Bittman video made me smile....think we could all use one. (watch to the very end) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:11pm on 12/18/14 (2)

Cute kid! I loved the idea of spaghetti squash with browned butter, sage and walnuts - KarenNoCA - 12:10am on 12/19/14
I also like the idea of the spaghetti squash...thanks! [NT] - judy-mass - 1:35am on 12/19/14

27091. Mascarpone Mousse & my review of Baking Chez Moi [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:52pm on 12/19/14 (4)

I would love to hear your thoughts on the actual recipe. How was the flavor/texture? [NT] - Traca - 1:24pm on 12/19/14

I loved it, for my taste it was a perfect dessert, very smooth, and not too sweet (more) - SallyBR - 1:39pm on 12/19/14

I interviewed Dorie a couple months ago. She said in her last two books there was ONE recipe - Traca - 1:42pm on 12/21/14

Just edited the post... I think it needed more input from my own opinion on it ;-) thanks! [NT] - SallyBR - 1:45pm on 12/19/14

27092. REC: Yeasted Overnight Pancakes from Joy the Baker - has anybody made these? [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:51pm on 12/19/14 (2)

They look good. We used to make sourdough pancakes-- - Charley - 5:56pm on 12/19/14
Not that recipe but used to make yeast pancakes & waffles a lot. They're very good. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:01am on 12/20/14

27093. Not sure the link will work...gingerbread wonder! [LINK] - SallyBR - 3:09pm on 12/19/14 (0)

27094. Nice Trader Joe's Moment: I was shopping there yesterday. It was very busy... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:41pm on 12/19/14 (11)

Even though you hurt my feelings... - SallyBR - 4:15pm on 12/19/14
What a lovely thing to do! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:23pm on 12/19/14
Happy Holiday moment! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 12/19/14
Great story--and I love that a company empowers their people to do good things in the store without - MoNJ - 7:40pm on 12/19/14

Maybe the store does empower their employees to do things like that, but my guess is - KarenNoCA - 12:15am on 12/20/14

My Smile for the day! I will think of you, next trip to TJ's. I do not recall their shirt. [NT] - barb_b - 7:59pm on 12/19/14
How wonderful - love it! The holiday spirit alive and well! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:32pm on 12/19/14
I love that their staff is empowered to do what they thing is right. I heart TJs! [NT] - Traca - 4:51am on 12/20/14

That's what caught me as well. It all leads to a vastly improved culture. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:29am on 12/20/14

Such a heartwarming story. Thanks for sharing :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:12am on 12/21/14
I have had the same experience when I wear my Hawaiian shirt! No shortbread yet, though. [NT] - Joe - 1:35am on 12/22/14

27095. Remember the strawberry plant? I leave for three weeks, bring it to a neighbor and this happens [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:30pm on 12/19/14 (4)

What the plant is saying is that is did not like its' location and loved the one your neighbor gave - KarenNoCA - 12:12am on 12/20/14

It must be social - same place as my yard, but with the drought I don't have my beds planted. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:25am on 12/20/14
Nah, I think it got under those covers provided and messed around with the flowers. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 2:16am on 12/20/14

Lol! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:45am on 12/20/14

27096. Does anyone watch Sara Moulton? I used to see her on Food Network but have been unable to find her - KarenNoCA - 12:35am on 12/20/14 (5)

She is on PBS here. KVIE near you? [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:18am on 12/20/14

PBS here, too, in southern CA. Sara's Weeknight Meals. I just watched it. [NT] - cheezz - 6:08am on 12/24/14

I really enjoyed watching her. Haven't seen her for about 6 years. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:19am on 12/24/14
I loved watching her on Food Network when they had actual cooking shows - LisainLA - 9:45pm on 01/04/15

I loved the Two Hot Tamales. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:33am on 01/06/15

27097. Doggy - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 1:49am on 12/20/14 (8)

Haven't made them yet, but in my try file >> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:19am on 12/20/14
It's good to see you KiwiChris! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:16am on 12/21/14
at the link is the blog by Joe from Culinary in the Desert. He has lots of T&T doggy treats posted [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:03pm on 12/23/14

by the way, Joe if you check in here, I miss your blog posts! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:04pm on 12/23/14

Thank You All So Much, Lol looks like ill be Baking Tomorrow Hugz & Seasons Greetings to All (nt) [NT] - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 9:58pm on 12/23/14

Have fun! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:03pm on 12/23/14

Made. Presented and Eaten within 12 hours - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 7:57am on 12/31/14

LOL. sounds like thanksgiving dinner. hours of prep then slurp slurp swallow done [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:33pm on 12/31/14

27098. Losing Steve was a big shock. As I mentioned he was mentoring my son in the entertainment industry. [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:02pm on 12/20/14 (9)

very impressive and I think Steve would have liked the choice of theme music [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:21pm on 12/20/14

Thanks Paul. I think so too. What's funny is, my son has no idea who Benny Hill is! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 7:37pm on 12/20/14

GMTA [NT] - pmassell_93 - 8:27pm on 12/20/14

Yessiree! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:29pm on 12/22/14

Wow - so glad you shared! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:08pm on 12/20/14
I remember this...and being dazzled by the talent of everyone involved. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:59pm on 12/20/14
Wow! Steve and Paul would be proud. [NT] - Joe - 3:18am on 12/21/14
So impressive! Garron is lucky and fortunate to have been mentored by 2 great people. I am sure - barb_b - 8:13pm on 12/22/14

Both men enjoyed working with my son. Thank you, barb. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:28pm on 12/22/14

27099. I don't even *like* liver, but I'm keeping this recipe to try: Chicken-liver Mousse with Mascarpone [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:56pm on 12/20/14 (11)

I dunno. If you are trying to like it, this might not be the best route. - Marg CDN2 - 8:01pm on 12/20/14

Really? I love every other ingredient and was hoping they would mask the liver-i-ness of it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:25pm on 12/20/14

I love all the flavours, but altogether the thought is a bit nauseating. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:19pm on 12/20/14

I think you could give this a try for the reason that between the - Charley - 9:09pm on 12/20/14

I just printed it out... - judy-mass - 10:40pm on 12/20/14

I think it sounds delicious! [NT] - orchid - 9:32pm on 12/20/14
I would soak the livers in milk for a few hours. Take a look at Traca's posted rec. I have made - barb_b - 12:46am on 12/21/14
Marilyn, try this recipe. So good. [LINK] - Traca - 1:39pm on 12/21/14

That is the recipe I was recalling. We really enjoy it. (Thanks Traca!) It has a very [LINK] - barb_b - 1:58pm on 12/21/14

Ooh, I'll have to try those. Thanks! Will be making the pate again over the holidays. Onions now too [NT] - Traca - 8:28am on 12/22/14

I made this and shared some tonight... - judy-mass - 2:38am on 12/25/14

27100. ISO: 'Dark & Stormy Wine Spritzer' that was in the Delta air magazine. - MarilynFL - 8:27pm on 12/20/14 (6)

Mar, not Delta but have a look [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:24pm on 12/20/14

From Saveur Magagine - [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:36pm on 12/20/14

Gay, these are close but both are cocktails and this was a wine spritzer. - MarilynFL - 11:25pm on 12/20/14

How about this Orange and Ginger Wine Spritzer. (Did not read your first post properly) [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:13am on 12/21/14

Here are quite a few different wine spritzers from Huffington Post [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:54am on 12/21/14

You can look through past issues of Delta's Sky Magazine... [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:11pm on 12/27/14

27101. (NFR, but Eat.At related) My neighbor's cat who lives here.... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:22pm on 12/20/14 (9)

Then she just took over.... [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 10:25pm on 12/20/14

SO very helpful of her... - Heather_in_SF - 7:08pm on 12/23/14

You can see what post she was wanting to respond to......right there [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:34pm on 12/20/14

Ha! I hadn't noticed till now what post she wanted to reply to - no wonder she was using her claws! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:04am on 12/21/14

My smile for the night! [NT] - barb_b - 12:24am on 12/21/14

Mine too! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:13am on 12/22/14

She was asking for a recipe for cat treats :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:19am on 12/21/14
Oh, one of my posts is on her responses...crazy! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:27am on 12/21/14
Adorable! Bet it's the keystrokes moving across the page that excite kitty. :) [NT] - Traca - 1:36pm on 12/21/14

27102. This year's GBH at SF Fairmont Hotel (try ignore gabby interviewer) video of building it [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 2:22am on 12/21/14 (0)

27103. Oh, to take a trip to enjoy the Italian food and say in a place like this... [NT] [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 3:50am on 12/21/14 (2)

Oh gosh that made me hungry! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:34am on 12/21/14
What a fabulous post. I have also been to Ablerobello which I loved but the food shown and explained - elaine - 7:23am on 12/21/14

27104. My never to be repeated fully hand made/hand kneaded sourdough bread photos > [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:16am on 12/21/14 (10)

WOW! That is the most beautiful crispy crust I've ever seen!! Good job! [NT] - cheezz - 12:26am on 12/22/14
Stunning! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:16am on 12/22/14
Maria, your bread is a work of art. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:57am on 12/22/14
Perfection! Hey, just thought of this. Do you know about the Kneading Conference? I have [LINK] - Traca - 1:46pm on 12/22/14

They spun off a West Coast version too called the Grain Gathering. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:48pm on 12/22/14

It is pretty, inside and out. Have you finalized a favourite starter now? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:02pm on 12/22/14
This is more than bread. It is bread porn. [NT] - Joe - 5:19am on 12/23/14

LOL! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:29am on 01/02/15

Simply Stunning Loaf mmmm So Hungry now (nt) [NT] - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 10:31pm on 12/23/14
Looks lovely! Hope your hands feel better soon! [NT] - barb_b - 1:08pm on 12/24/14

27105. My final Christmas gift/cooking is bacon fat caramels - Charley - 1:51pm on 12/21/14 (7)

Let us know how they turn out. I would love to make some of those. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:31pm on 12/21/14
Charley, they sound delicious...... - KarenNoCA - 3:30pm on 12/21/14

I LOVE Ina--she's natural, a great cook, freckle-faced, and - Charley - 9:35pm on 12/21/14

Me too, and I have to wonder about the folks who say rude things about people like Ina, Giada and - KarenNoCA - 12:17am on 12/22/14

No one is forced to watch them or buy their cookbooks. There's a great invention....channel changer. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:22pm on 12/22/14

Negativity runs rampant on some sites... - sjs1952 - 4:54pm on 01/04/15

Amen, sister. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:39pm on 01/06/15

27106. Food related, and then some. My friend Scott's meteoric rise is nothing short of amazing. Here's how [LINK] - Traca - 2:19pm on 12/21/14 (2)

As I've said before...you know the most interesting people :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:28am on 12/22/14
Inspiring and His "In The Rearview Soooo true (nt) [NT] - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 10:47pm on 12/23/14

27107. A big shout out to Penzeys Spice for good customer service... - KarenNoCA - 12:09am on 12/22/14 (14)

And free 2-day shipping through Midnight tonight 12/21, for orders over $50. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:43am on 12/22/14

It seems unbelievable that a person would even order $50 worth of spices, doesn't it?! - cheezz - 3:24am on 12/22/14

:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:21am on 12/22/14
:) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:21am on 12/22/14
I have never left a Savory Spice Shop (better than Penzey's - Charley - 12:13pm on 12/22/14

I am not familiar with Savory Spice Shop, so I looked them up and this caught my eye - KarenNoCA - 7:34pm on 12/22/14

I have had the Black Onyx chocolate--it is something to deal - Charley - 1:20am on 12/23/14

Not at all, I do lots of cooking, as most of us do, and I also have an herb garden - KarenNoCA - 3:01pm on 12/22/14

Oh, I'm sure I would come out of there with over $100 easily...*sigh*. For JUST spices! [NT] - cheezz - 4:15am on 12/23/14

I managed to do so, lol. You are so right about the salt, pepper, paprika and cinnamon. My dad - Curious1 - 5:23pm on 12/22/14

That is great! I love it when a company does something like that.... It reinforces your decision - barb_b - 12:32pm on 12/22/14
I've been shopping at Penzeys and The Spice House - sjs1952 - 1:09pm on 12/22/14

Yes! Until we gor our own bay tree, I would only use penzeys bay leaves. No comparison! [NT] - Lana in FL - 2:11pm on 12/22/14
I agree, love those big Penzeys bay leaves. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:17pm on 12/22/14

27108. Got myself a Christmas present - the thermoworks instant read thermometer [LINK] - cheezz - 3:29am on 12/22/14 (4)

I've been wanting one of these as well. I'd love to hear if you are happy with it. [NT] - emtd - 5:09am on 12/23/14

SOOOOOOO happy!! Oh my, how did I ever do without?! I've used it 10 times in 2 weeks :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:05am on 12/24/14

I've had one of these when they were ONLY sold in red--yep, eons ago! I see the co. sells - wigs - 8:41pm on 12/24/14

Me, too! And I didn't know they were now available in other colors. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:36am on 12/26/14

27109. 3 batches of peppermint bark. I combined the 2 recipes. Chocolate bottom, and Rice Krispies added [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 6:28am on 12/22/14 (3)

Good job! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:07pm on 12/22/14
Pretty! [NT] - cheezz - 4:13am on 12/23/14
I'm having trouble with the layers separating when cutting. I think I over chilled the chocolate - AngAk1 - 8:05am on 12/23/14

27110. This was a hit! Green Pozole. [LINK] - Traca - 9:15am on 12/22/14 (5)

That reads really "tasty", but... - judy-mass - 1:08pm on 12/22/14

Sure! Edited to include recipe above. :) [NT] - Traca - 1:40pm on 12/22/14

Thank you! [NT] - judy-mass - 6:19pm on 12/22/14

We loved this recipe also. I could never get my pumpkin seeds to puff. I wish I knew why. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:09pm on 12/22/14

Me either. I just pan roasted them. Funny in the final soup you have no idea they are there. [NT] - Traca - 5:32pm on 12/22/14

27111. If you haven't been following the 24 Days of Cookies, today's cookie is over-the-top. Chocolate! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 9:47am on 12/22/14 (3)

oh my gosh, what a recipe: chocolate, cream, booze, chocolate cream, butter, chocolate, - MarilynFL - 2:03pm on 12/22/14

Just reading the recipe caused heart palpitations and my arteries slammed shut. But what a way to go [NT] - Sylvia - 9:19pm on 12/22/14

I've been watching and bought PB to make the first one. But 21 1/2 days later, still have not. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:32am on 12/23/14

27112. The Existential GBH, 2014 [for sweet, mischievous Devin] - MarilynFL - 4:53pm on 12/22/14 (4)

2014 GBH Slideshow (text at bottom of photos) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:54pm on 12/22/14
Marilyn, you are certifiably weird and that is why we love you! - orchid - 6:52pm on 12/22/14
OMG Mar! This was my smile and laugh for the day! I think it looks beautiful! Toys for Tots and - barb_b - 8:05pm on 12/22/14
I just love your Calvin and Hobbes snowmen! The cannon ball one - Heather_in_SF - 5:29pm on 12/23/14

27113. Curious to try this: Food 52's "magical" coffee. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:41pm on 12/22/14 (1)

Interesting. Deconstructed it is basically cold brewed sweet - Charley - 6:58pm on 12/22/14

27114. I am in love with Stonehouse Olive oils from CA [LINK] - KarenNoCA - 7:18pm on 12/22/14 (3)

I'm using their Arbequina these days, love it, so vivacious. [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 5:34pm on 12/23/14

nice to see you Heather. How are you feeling? [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 12/23/14

Hi Ang! - Heather_in_SF - 10:15pm on 12/23/14

27115. ISO: Pear Pudding - Charlotte313 - 7:26pm on 12/22/14 (3)

Charlotte, I have been searching, both on line as well as my cookbooks, can't find anything. Sorry! - barb_b - 10:08pm on 12/25/14
Charlotte313--I have the Best of Gourmet volumes from 1986 until the magazine went out of business, - wigs - 7:53pm on 12/26/14
Charlotte, I believe if it was in Bonn Appetit or Gourmet you would - orchid - 8:51pm on 12/26/14

27116. Bacon Bread.... from Forkish's book [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:57pm on 12/23/14 (7)

Not the artisan bread Sally has posted but I have made - Charley - 2:37pm on 12/23/14
Looks wonderful! Just a quick question... - judy-mass - 4:33pm on 12/23/14

It's correct, just 8g - SallyBR - 5:52pm on 12/23/14

Bacon and Bread. perfection indeed! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:50pm on 12/23/14

OMG! That looks beautiful! Seriously.... You may need to reconsider your career. [NT] - barb_b - 12:01am on 12/24/14

After today's huge failed experiment, it almost makes me want to... (sigh) NT [NT] - SallyBR - 12:07am on 12/24/14

Such a beauty! I can't wait to try this!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:41am on 12/24/14

27117. Happy Holidays to everyone! And a big thank you to Paul, thank you for keeping us going. - Heather_in_SF - 8:43pm on 12/23/14 (2)

Holiday cheers to you, too, Heather_in_SF along w/ Paul & everyone else at this site. I feel - wigs - 8:44pm on 12/24/14
thank you. Coffee is literaly what keeps me going [NT] - pmassell_93 - 12:55am on 12/25/14

27118. Michelle & Marilyn: I thought you might be interested in the plans for the Gingerbread - emtd - 8:47pm on 12/23/14 (2)

yes, i read that! :) what a great idea [NT] - michelle - 2:35pm on 12/24/14
What a lovely idea. I could ship them some humidity....do you think that would help? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:31pm on 12/25/14

27119. Hello everyone! Merry Christmas Paul!!!!!! [NT] - orchid - 9:57pm on 12/23/14 (15)

sorry for the problems a few of you had - pmassell_93 - 10:06pm on 12/23/14

Thanks Paul. I was starting to get the shakes....does this mean I'm addicted? LOL [NT] - orchid - 10:08pm on 12/23/14

Me too....panic had set in! Thanks Paul! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:39pm on 12/23/14

Just made a donation - your fix saved me from withdrawal:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:48pm on 12/23/14

yes, I was one of the unlucky ones! thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:17pm on 12/23/14

Just shows what this place means to us right? [NT] - orchid - 10:26pm on 12/23/14

YUP! And so impressed with Paul's dedication to our site. [NT] - barb_b - 10:29pm on 12/23/14

Absolutely! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:50pm on 12/23/14

And we got a holiday logo!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:42am on 12/24/14

for the record - pmassell_93 - 10:55pm on 12/23/14

LOL But maybe a little worried I made you a little crazy? Thanks again [NT] - orchid - 11:12pm on 12/23/14

don't worry about it, I've been that way since birth [NT] - pmassell_93 - 11:53pm on 12/23/14

LOL - AngAk1 - 11:27pm on 12/23/14
:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:46pm on 12/23/14
LOL!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:49pm on 12/23/14

27120. It was a painful down time, but I am glad its back. Merry Christmas [NT] - oli - 10:06pm on 12/23/14 (2)

Thanks Paul! I also felt the pain and so happy to see everyone!! [NT] - barb_b - 10:21pm on 12/23/14
Yes, thanks so much Paul for all you do...glad to see the swap back up! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:47pm on 12/23/14

27121. Anybody making fruit cake? - oli - 10:09pm on 12/23/14 (6)

I'm making one more batch of stollen dough. used dried cranberries/blueberries/golden raisins this - AngAk1 - 10:17pm on 12/23/14

Ang Can you post your recipe or a link ?? please (nt) [NT] - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 10:50pm on 12/23/14

I've been using this bread machine dough recipe. I make the dough, then bake it in the oven [LINK] - AngAk1 - 11:38pm on 12/23/14

there are instructions for conventional method too. it's a smaller recipe than some others. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:33pm on 12/24/14

Thanks Again 7 batches so far all varied and all yummy (by) [NT] - KiwiChris_Melb_Oz - 4:38pm on 01/18/15

Thanks Ang gonnaa try this weekend (nt) [NT] - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 1:18pm on 01/05/15

27122. This is what I am making for my tea group.... What are you making for special baskets for friends? [NT] - barb_b - 10:37pm on 12/23/14 (5)

Cyn's posted rec for Salted Caramel Popcorn [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:39pm on 12/23/14

Cheezz posted rec for Fried almonds [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 10:40pm on 12/23/14

Rec: Spicy Herb Nuts [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:52pm on 12/23/14

Wonderful gifts Barb! I would have loved to have one... - Richard in Cincy - 6:12am on 12/29/14

: ) [NT] - barb_b - 11:12pm on 12/29/14

27123. I am making some potstickers for my nephew for a Christmas present. My question... - Dawn_MO - 11:28pm on 12/23/14 (3)

John's job for several years required traveling for long periods - orchid - 11:37pm on 12/23/14

I think you could do it either way. I make egg rolls often and fry, drain and freeze. [NT] - cheezz - 6:00am on 12/24/14

I buy them frozen and then cook them. Wouldn't cook them first. [NT] - Charley - 11:41am on 12/24/14

27124. Thank you to my VitaMix for last minute gifts: Lemon Curd! - MariaDNoCA - 11:55pm on 12/23/14 (3)

Thank you for this recipe! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 2:27am on 12/24/14
This sounds great--Maria-what setting on Vitamix (high or low, and what number on the dial--TIA!! - MoNJ - 6:24pm on 12/24/14

Set on high - like when doing soup! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:27am on 01/02/15

27125. I think this is so cute. It's a video on Facebook. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 12:11am on 12/24/14 (4)

If you don't mind, I will take a ride on this.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 2:34am on 12/24/14
I had to repost...SO sweet :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:58am on 12/24/14
Adorable:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:49pm on 12/24/14
My smile for the day! Thanks for posting! [NT] - barb_b - 6:20pm on 12/24/14

27126. Oh these look good...REC: Gingerbread Doughnut Muffins [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:16am on 12/24/14 (0)

27127. Billed as a take no prisoners night of gluttony, my roommate & his brother's menu for tonight. - Traca - 3:03pm on 12/24/14 (23)

Looking this over, a few things have been added: dungeness crab and cauliflower gratin. [NT] - Traca - 3:04pm on 12/24/14
What time? Not familiar with Xiang Chang, will google. Some one has a lot of ovens? [NT] - Curious1 - 3:13pm on 12/24/14

Two oversized ovens in two different (nearby) hes. Ham is going on the grill, which - Traca - 4:18pm on 12/24/14

Homes. [NT] - Traca - 4:18pm on 12/24/14
It seems to be sausage,I thought that was lap cheong. Different kind, I assume. I bet it will be a - Curious1 - 5:06pm on 12/24/14

What a wonderful invitation U have rec'd, Traca! I especially like the 'hogs in a quilt' which I am - wigs - 5:58pm on 12/24/14

He's called it Hogs in a Quilt. :) What's up with pie & Chinese? I offered to make a cake, he - Traca - 8:05pm on 12/24/14

No desserts come to mind at all when I think Chinese so that was what my comment referred to. There - wigs - 8:59pm on 12/24/14

So jealous!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:24pm on 12/24/14
WOW! Can't wait to read the "report" on this party!! :) Have fun! [NT] - MoNJ - 6:26pm on 12/24/14

Mo - You surfaced from your big party last weekend!!! I have been looking at Fitflaps since your - barb_b - 7:14pm on 12/24/14

All went really well, a few things didn't make the "cut" due to lack of time - MoNJ - 8:20pm on 12/24/14
What did you decide to do for your Xmas eve menu? [NT] - MoNJ - 8:21pm on 12/24/14

Christmas eve; I did Italian, as my mom made it quite clear that I can't make pork, as she served it - barb_b - 4:02pm on 12/26/14

What an adventurous menu....that is a lot of cooking! Everyone will be amazed! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 8:10pm on 12/24/14
I'm stunned. What an amazing attempt. ENJOY! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:35pm on 12/25/14
Wow, what an amazing feast! How many guests did you have? I hope you have pictures to share. [NT] - Joe - 11:26pm on 12/25/14
PICTURES! [LINK] - Traca - 11:30pm on 12/25/14

I couldn't see the pictures. Unavailable [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:01am on 12/28/14

There on Facebook but available to see for anyone (global). Are you blocked on a work computer? [NT] - Traca - 3:07am on 12/28/14

Oops! They're... [NT] - Traca - 7:59am on 12/28/14

??? Still can't see them [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:06am on 12/29/14

Wow! Quite the spread! I love how you purposely made extras to bring to friends!! [NT] - barb_b - 3:43pm on 12/26/14

27128. Merry Christmas all. It's a sad time for some of us but at least know we'll be thinking of you. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:54pm on 12/24/14 (6)

Merry Christmas [NT] - pmassell_93 - 6:10pm on 12/24/14
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:22pm on 12/24/14
Happy holidays to all. Can't wait to hear about the sucesses [NT] - elaine - 7:53pm on 12/24/14

Merry Christmas:) [NT] - emtd - 8:24pm on 12/24/14

Amen to that...((hugs)) to everyone! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:36pm on 12/25/14
Merry Christmas Marge... - Richard in Cincy - 6:08am on 12/29/14

27129. I just stumbled across this early today--a really cute way to do your napkins for your holiday [LINK] - wigs - 6:04pm on 12/24/14 (2)

I shared this with my niece. she loves crafty stuff and tablescaping. :) [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:31pm on 12/24/14

Great! I figured there'd be somebody out there who might use this idea besides me. A very merry 2 U [NT] - wigs - 8:46pm on 12/24/14

27130. Can I freeze cooked bacon and should it be fully cooked or only partly? - CynUpstateNY - 7:03pm on 12/24/14 (4)

Cyn, my step-mom used to partially cook bacon, drain it, then wrap it for freezing... - KarenNoCA - 7:53pm on 12/24/14
You can cook it done and reheat quickly in the nuker. [NT] - Charley - 9:15pm on 12/24/14
Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:47pm on 12/24/14
Definitely. Cook, freeze, reheat. Presto. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:06am on 12/29/14

27131. We all love Paul; What rec: or how would you use the red onion? [NT] - barb_b - 7:04pm on 12/24/14 (3)

I would love to do a bagels / lox / red onion / capers / tomato dish tomorrow, but the bagel shops - barb_b - 7:08pm on 12/24/14
why thank you. - pmassell_93 - 8:05pm on 12/24/14
the broccoli salad with red onion, raisins/craisins, sunflower seeds, bacon. mmmmmm [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:10pm on 12/24/14

27132. I love this story... - KarenNoCA - 12:23am on 12/25/14 (4)

Me too. Thank you. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:21am on 12/25/14
Thank you for sharing! And bless them for sharing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:38pm on 12/25/14
I love that it was a family effort to give back. Beautiful. Thanks Karen. [NT] - Traca - 3:12pm on 12/26/14
Teaching values to the next generation...lovely! We need more people like this :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:26am on 12/27/14

27133. Merry Christmas!(nt) [NT] - mistral - 2:00pm on 12/25/14 (4)

Merry Christmas everyone! [NT] - orchid - 2:08pm on 12/25/14
Merry Christmas and the menu from my house - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:52pm on 12/25/14

Perfect! [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:20am on 12/29/14
I made the cranberry and walnut salad as well. This time I tried it with fresh cranberries & it - Marg CDN2 - 6:20am on 12/29/14

27134. Love the candy cane up top in the Eat.at, Paul. Cute. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:56pm on 12/25/14 (14)

I don't see the candy cane....just a Ford add [NT] - KarenNoCA - 5:20pm on 12/25/14

It's on the top, over to the left. Very cute! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 8:40pm on 12/25/14

I don't see it either [NT] - orchid - 12:29pm on 12/26/14

Not me either--I think it depends on your own browsing/ads. n [NT] - Charley - 12:46pm on 12/26/14
You don't see it as part of the Eat.At logo? Hummm. FYI, I'm using Firefox and I see it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:56am on 12/27/14

No [NT] - orchid - 1:25pm on 12/27/14
Ditto. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:22pm on 12/27/14
I use Chrome and see it. [NT] - Traca - 12:10am on 12/28/14

I use Safari and it's there -- a candy cane behind the words 'eat.at' [NT] - cheezz - 2:30am on 12/28/14

I see it--albeit briefly. It disappears shortly after I click on forum name so I have 2 B quick.CUTE [NT] - wigs - 2:19pm on 12/26/14
I see it on my iPad and at work on ie [NT] - AngAk1 - 3:21am on 12/29/14

That's interesting. I use IE and I don't see it but I opened it with - orchid - 1:32pm on 12/29/14

yep, it shows, but sometimes the ad runs over it, but I can still see it in the background [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:59pm on 12/29/14

It's lovely. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 6:04am on 12/29/14

27135. My Christmas cookies 13 [NT] [LINK] - rhoward2va - 1:46pm on 12/26/14 (3)

Very nice! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:32pm on 12/26/14
How pretty! Those lemon macarons are pro level, girl! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:55pm on 12/26/14
We grew up with those little cream filled cookies - so simple and yummy [NT] - cheezz - 5:29am on 12/27/14

27136. Be careful: CNN.com posted deaths due to *tainted caramel apples* [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:28pm on 12/26/14 (3)

Thank you, Marilyn, for the lovely card. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:50pm on 12/26/14

How are you doing Cyn? ((You've been on my mind)) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:55pm on 12/26/14

One day at a time, Deb. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:37pm on 12/26/14

27137. Need cookie filling advice. Recipe calls for crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained and - CynUpstateNY - 4:48pm on 12/26/14 (9)

Cyn, I would drain, add 1/4 C of simple syrup... - MarilynFL - 5:53pm on 12/26/14

Thank you, dear! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:00pm on 12/26/14

Agreed. Sounds like you'll be making something like a pineapple jam. I imagine the fruit will break - Traca - 7:20pm on 12/26/14
I would say I have never seen crushed pineapple in heavy - Charley - 10:50pm on 12/26/14

Here ya go, Charley! It's available in southern Indiana still.....see link [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 11:34pm on 12/26/14

I don't doubt it, but not here. I make a wonderful cake with - Charley - 12:16pm on 12/27/14

Nothing in heavy syrup in the market. Used to be available everywhere. - CynUpstateNY - 2:43am on 12/27/14

Agree about disappearing cans of "heavy syrup" fruit. They're just gone. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 12/29/14

What did you do? - Richard in Cincy - 6:01am on 12/29/14

27138. The favorite side for our holiday meal==> REC: Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad w/ Citrus Dressing [LINK] - wigs - 8:42pm on 12/26/14 (2)

I can see where three of the steps can prepared ahead of time to make this a much faster - KarenNoCA - 12:19am on 12/27/14

That's exactly what I did--prepared several of the steps ahead of time. Worked out well & tasted - wigs - 3:12pm on 12/29/14

27139. Found a way to scroll to bottom of forum page: [LINK] - rhoward2va - 10:50pm on 12/26/14 (6)

I hit CTRL plus end and it goes to bottom immediately. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:03am on 12/27/14
Forgot to say on iPhone. Could not get to bottom without scrolling [NT] - rhoward2va - 12:27am on 12/27/14
And using the same procedure, here is the javascript to search on page for the iphone: [LINK] - cheezz - 5:42am on 12/27/14
I did see the iphone in the URL, but I know until someone told me about this, I did not know - KarenNoCA - 3:49pm on 12/27/14

I use the scripts on my ipad too [NT] - cheezz - 2:32am on 12/28/14

God Bless You, R! [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:37pm on 12/30/14

27140. Bread bakers out there... a little tip - SallyBR - 2:16pm on 12/27/14 (9)

Photo of today's production.... [IMAGE] - SallyBR - 2:43pm on 12/27/14

and I felt as though I were snooping into all those other photos. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 8:00pm on 12/27/14

LOL Me too! And Sally, you look stunningly gorgeous in that purple dress! [NT] - orchid - 8:54pm on 12/27/14

Ooooh, those cakes looks gorgeous! [NT] - cheezz - 2:38am on 12/28/14

Cakes and party were from my sis-in-law wedding in Michigan... great times! [NT] - SallyBR - 10:06pm on 12/29/14

And the scientist in you comes out even in baking - perfect solution for so many things! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 3:46pm on 12/27/14
Yay!!! - Richard in Cincy - 5:57am on 12/29/14

Wow! Very impressive Richard 14 loaves! Yeast scares me! (And you know those Danes! Dh is the - barb_b - 2:50pm on 12/29/14
FOURTEEN? WOW, that is simply amazing! [NT] - SallyBR - 10:07pm on 12/29/14

27141. Lodge cast iron grill oven humidifier in Crate & Barrel outlet for bread bakers [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 2:32pm on 12/28/14 (1)

I ordered a pair of these; one for the oven, one for the grill. Thanks! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 6:24pm on 12/29/14

27142. Get any cookbooks for the holidays? I got cash, with plans to buy a few. Your favorites? [NT] - Traca - 4:57pm on 12/28/14 (21)

Traca, Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavors with Recipes - here is a link and other [LINK] - GayR - 5:00pm on 12/28/14

Traca, "Apples Uncommon Character Heirlooms Little Known - Very Beautiful, Comprehensive here is a l [LINK] - GayR - 5:08pm on 12/28/14

Oh! Do you love this book? I had drinks with Rowan a couple years ago. Fascinating guy. [NT] - Traca - 7:58pm on 12/28/14

I heard her on the radio. Do you see yourself cooking from this book much? [NT] - Traca - 7:59pm on 12/28/14

Quantum Leaps Lodge Cookbook - from a Yoga retreat lodge - emtd - 8:14pm on 12/28/14
Yes, I do see myself cooking from this book. I find it fascinating. Bitter is special. With - GayR - 8:40pm on 12/28/14

Thanks for the rec. The Bitter author will be here later this month. Hope to see her. [NT] - Traca - 6:04am on 01/01/15

No cookbooks, but I bought myself a pressure cooker... - judy-mass - 3:37am on 12/29/14

I bought DH a GranPappy fryer. Every once in awhile I want fried salmon or halibut. This should - AngAk1 - 3:41am on 12/29/14
I absolutely LOVE my PC for "what it does"--shortens cooking - Charley - 11:38am on 12/29/14

I have the 8 quart, [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:07pm on 12/29/14

I also rec'd a pressure cooker. Instant Pot. I have taken it out the box, but I admit, I am a - barb_b - 1:41pm on 12/29/14

Barb, take a look at the site I linked. - judy-mass - 2:06pm on 12/29/14

Thanks! New site to me. Let me know your first adventure w. your pc! [NT] - barb_b - 2:21pm on 12/29/14

Barb, I started with REC: Pressure Cooker Coq au Vin [LINK] - judy-mass - 9:10pm on 12/30/14

Great site Judy!! [NT] - MoNJ - 2:24pm on 01/04/15

That's a great size--anything smaller than 6 qts is really - Charley - 6:37pm on 12/29/14

Some - Earnie - 2:51am on 12/30/14

How do you like the make ahead? Are they really make ahead or just an hour or two before serving? [NT] - Curious1 - 5:29pm on 12/30/14
Btw, the Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Chutney in Make Ahead is really good. I got - Curious1 - 7:25pm on 01/01/15

now this sounds wonderful! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:51pm on 01/02/15

27143. Can we talk peppermills? - Richard in Cincy - 6:29am on 12/29/14 (13)

Unicorn magnus plus recommended by ATK - rhoward2va - 12:28pm on 12/29/14

I have the Magnum Plus [LINK] - judy-mass - 1:03pm on 12/29/14

Pepper Mill [LINK] - sjs1952 - 3:10pm on 12/29/14
Unicorn Magnus, 2 black ones and one white one. White for white pepper, short black one for bold - KarenNoCA - 5:00pm on 12/29/14

My peppergrinder wish: I have a large pepper grinder, but need a large grinder with a crank . . . - mistral - 6:20pm on 12/29/14

Get a Turkish coffee grinder and use for pepper. [NT] - Charley - 6:33pm on 12/29/14

I wanted a one-handed grinder so it had to be electronic. I bought a Cole & Mason about 15 years ago - Marg CDN2 - 8:00pm on 12/29/14

Okay, so it's not that the grinder has one hand....really. It's my one hand. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 10:51pm on 12/29/14

are you channeling Steve?? said with lots of love! [NT] - AngAk1 - 12:51am on 12/30/14

I have a lovely old-fashioned wooden peppermill I got from Penzeys. I love it. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:43am on 12/30/14
I love this Peppermate and it's on sale at Sur la Table for an amazing price. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:54pm on 12/30/14

Btw, we had a lot of trouble with Penzey's peppercorns. We have better luck with ones from Costco. - Curious1 - 4:56pm on 12/30/14
I agree w/ Curious1--bought my Peppermate pepper mill in 1980 & it still wrks/grinds like a champ! [NT] - wigs - 3:12pm on 01/08/15

27144. REC: Boy was this delicious: Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Buttermilk Pie Crust from Joy the Baker - deb-in-MI - 3:58pm on 12/29/14 (5)

I tried Buttermilk Pie in NC after seeing the bakery portrayed on *Unique Sweets*. - MarilynFL - 4:26pm on 12/30/14

This is thick and luscious! Worth a try:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:00pm on 12/30/14

This Looks Yummo, Question Tho - KiwiChris Melb Oz - 8:00am on 12/31/14

I don't know the answer - I'm sorry. I wouldn't use the standard lemon juice and milk... - deb-in-MI - 11:44am on 12/31/14
The buttermilk lemon shortcut really wouldn't work here. There is a particular flavor - cheezz - 11:22pm on 12/31/14

27145. I've never made black eye peas and we think it's about time but - orchid - 9:38pm on 12/29/14 (22)

here's how I make them; better with fresh peas but dried still good - cyalexa2 - 1:40am on 12/30/14

I saw this recipe and it read yummy. Publix has fresh blackeye - orchid - 1:41pm on 12/30/14

Orchid, the peas at Publix are most likely soaked dried peas, but they sell them frozen and they're - Curious1 - 3:04pm on 12/30/14

OK, will do. I'm on my way now. Thanks [NT] - orchid - 3:24pm on 12/30/14

You were spot on Curious. That's exactly what they are. I went - orchid - 5:34pm on 12/30/14

chipotle salsa - cyalexa2 - 12:30am on 12/31/14

Right, got it. Thanks [NT] - orchid - 12:54am on 12/31/14

Great recipe, cyalexa - I made these today. The one thing I did different... - cheezz - 10:13pm on 01/01/15

that's a good sub [NT] - cyalexa2 - 1:11am on 01/02/15

Canned are just fine, but need some dressing up. Simmer them - Charley - 11:34am on 12/30/14

I wouldn't use canned. I'll skip all the crap in them and one of - orchid - 1:43pm on 12/30/14

It is T&T. Sorry to have offended. We cook them quite often. - Charley - 4:37pm on 12/30/14

In the black eyes I have purchased, there is usually only . . . - mistral - 7:29pm on 12/30/14
Im not trying to be rude but I believe that most come to this place - orchid - 7:47pm on 12/30/14

Glad you are satisfied. I guess having been making them for - Charley - 10:04pm on 12/30/14

I make this every year for dinner the day Ed's sister arrives for Christmas. - Michael in Sarasota - 1:03pm on 12/30/14

What a great menu Michael! I have a ham hock in the freezer that - orchid - 1:49pm on 12/30/14

Black-Eyed Peas, Ham Hocks, Hot Links & Rice - Curious1 - 3:15pm on 12/30/14

Thanks everyone so much! I'm going with this one from Curious cause I have - orchid - 5:03pm on 12/31/14

Yum Curious, this was delicious! Thanks for another great recipe. - orchid - 1:18pm on 01/02/15

Thank you Orchid, I'm glad it was enjoyed. I think we have similar tastes. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:08pm on 01/03/15

Here is Steve2's Hoppin John -- really good! - PatBastrop - 4:37am on 01/02/15

27146. I made this today and boy were they good. Bacon Pork Pops on Lemongrass Sticks [LINK] [IMAGE] - orchid - 10:53pm on 12/29/14 (4)

This is going on my list for next year's party-they look great--thanks for posting! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 2:22pm on 12/30/14

You're both welcome Mo and deb. These would make great finger - orchid - 5:26pm on 12/30/14

They look and sound great! Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:44pm on 12/30/14
Yummy! I love FN magazine, I let my subscription lapse, but I loved their recipes. - LisainLA - 9:41pm on 01/04/15

27147. Have we lost access to the Gails Recipes? I know I posted Halupki, a stuffed cabbage - KarenNoCA - 11:50pm on 12/29/14 (27)

Hi Karen, It's still there but I think for only a day or so. They've already [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:19am on 12/30/14

Waking up with coffee while sifting one last time through the old archives. What a trip down memory - Pat-NoCal - 1:57pm on 12/30/14

I know. I hit one that had Randi, Meryl, and Steve in the responses.... - MarilynFL - 4:11pm on 12/30/14

I know, a few weeks ago I was searching for something even here - orchid - 5:37pm on 12/30/14

Wasn't there an archival site one of you posted that wasn't part of Epi that had Gail's Swap? - Michael in Phoenix - 3:56pm on 12/30/14

I thought KC posted a bunch from Gail's, but I can't seem to locate it. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:09pm on 12/30/14
The "Way Back" Machine site? Yes...it's still there. You can't search it and it's - MarilynFL - 4:13pm on 12/30/14

Here's a link Curious sent me yesterday. Have spent the [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:35pm on 12/30/14

This is it! I'm hoping as long as this site has this archive available, we won't lose Gail's. - Michael in Phoenix - 5:27pm on 12/30/14

One thing I noticed this morning - Pat-NoCal - 6:44pm on 12/30/14

I did find a reference to my Halupki recipe on the old Gail's, I just mentioned - KarenNoCA - 4:33pm on 12/30/14

Would you be able to post the rec, please. I have not made Stuffed Cabbage in a year or so. Your - barb_b - 12:23pm on 12/31/14

Halupki recie of sorts: - KarenNoCA - 6:00pm on 12/31/14

This is the exact thing I make but I was told it is called cabbage - orchid - 9:05pm on 12/31/14

I think that's the Polish name [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:37pm on 12/31/14
I was given the recipe by a lady with the last name of Gaertner, which is German - KarenNoCA - 12:01am on 01/01/15

my parents were German and we called them kraut rolladen. my Mom grew up in the Ukraine and she - AngAk1 - 6:51pm on 01/01/15
Make chili or spagetti sauce with the venison. [NT] - Charley - 8:49pm on 01/01/15

Do you put eggs in your cabbage roll mix? I do not recall doing that in mine but I see - KarenNoCA - 12:08am on 01/01/15

No, no eggs. Here's my recipe as it was given to me when I was - orchid - 2:46pm on 01/01/15

Oops Karen, for some reason I thought you meant cooked egg - orchid - 2:55pm on 01/01/15

Actually, today when I was making these, I added some of the sauerkraut juice to the meat mix - KarenNoCA - 12:12am on 01/02/15

I made the stuffed cabbage rolls up this morning, took photos of the process and - KarenNoCA - 12:08am on 01/02/15
My M-I-L was Polish, married to a Ukrainian. She had actually been a duchess so interestingly, - Marg CDN2 - 2:41am on 01/03/15

Dawn, the Group Project is here...you have to click on the archive button at the top. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:49pm on 12/30/14

Thanks, Curious! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:32pm on 12/30/14

we should post this thread in T&T somewhere. tips or great threads, for reference [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:37pm on 12/30/14

27148. in some NY raditions it's good luck to eat grapes at midnight. the sausage and grapes dish from rvb [LINK] - AngAk1 - 1:31am on 12/30/14 (2)

that would be New Year's traditions! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:38am on 12/30/14
Glad you liked the recipe. I was a little skeptical but we loved the combo. Now I'm hungry for it. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:56pm on 12/30/14

27149. Site Announcements & Notices [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 8:31pm on 12/30/14 (7)

Well that was a good read. Thank you for all that and all this, Paul. All this work goes on so - Marg CDN2 - 8:46pm on 12/30/14
Paul, have you thought about getting an intern to work on the site? For school credit or experience [NT] - Traca - 5:19am on 12/31/14
Thank you for everything. The swap is so important to so many of us. [NT] - elaine - 5:31am on 12/31/14

My thoughts exactly. (((Thank You Paul))) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:42am on 12/31/14
Well said -- if the mods/I can do anything to help please shout out. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:50pm on 12/31/14

Interesting, in that I clicked on it up on top, right when I got here this morning. Then, I scroll - Michael in Phoenix - 3:28pm on 12/31/14
Great idea Traca, to partner with a local school...but I wonder about insurance issues [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:18pm on 12/31/14

27150. Confidential to Ang, I can't seem to find your last email! Can you email me again? [NT] - Joe - 4:55pm on 12/31/14 (1)

will do [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 12/31/14

27151. Hey! The candy cane is showing today. I haven't been able to see - orchid - 7:20pm on 12/31/14 (1)

I see it today too...first time. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 4:24pm on 01/01/15