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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

22849. NFRC Last Saturday we had 3 showings on the house, last Sunday we had 2 contracts. - Michael in Sarasota - 11:28pm on 09/12/12 (28)

I feel for ya brother! Been there, Done that. Ugh....good luck [NT] - orchid - 12:31am on 09/13/12

P.S. Oh, I'm sorry, wish I could....really...I'm busy this weekend. [NT] - orchid - 12:38am on 09/13/12

That's ok, orchid. I'll call you when we do the actual move. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:18am on 09/13/12

I have a degree in boxology Michael. Work permitting, I make very nice boxes! - FloriSandy - 2:26am on 09/13/12

That is really sweet, Sandy! Thanks. But, if there is one thing I've found out with 7 moves in - Michael in Sarasota - 9:45am on 09/13/12

Homemade brownies also go over really well with movers. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:38pm on 09/13/12

Excellent idea!! Thanks, Erin. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:35pm on 09/13/12

Well give me the date Michael and I'll see if I'm available to make a food run - FloriSandy - 12:24am on 09/14/12

Of course Michael, you can always count on me. I'm there! Smoooooch - orchid - 2:31am on 09/13/12

Don't forget, orchid, I work for a nonprofit...we have ways of getting around the "No Call List" [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:46am on 09/13/12

Ruh Roh...... [NT] - orchid - 2:03pm on 09/13/12

Forgive me if I missed it but where're you going? Witness Relocation? 'Cause I know people . . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:15am on 09/13/12

LOL! You quack me up Steve [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:20am on 09/13/12
I wish! Got a new job in Naples, 2 hours south of where we are now. - Michael in Sarasota - 2:15am on 09/13/12

Congratulations and happy house hunting! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:11am on 09/14/12

Congrats Michael. We had the same situation, I feel your pain. Have thought of you often. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:46am on 09/13/12

Thanks, and Trader Joes just opened last Friday here in Sarasota. - Michael in Sarasota - 2:17am on 09/13/12

Wait, aren't congratulations in order if you're closing in 6 weeks? [NT] - ErininNY - 2:24am on 09/13/12

(Full disclosure: I've rented since I was 23, so humor me.) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:53am on 09/13/12
This is a cash sale. It's getting a mortgage that takes all the time to close. They actually wanted - Michael in Sarasota - 9:38am on 09/13/12

Okay, I don't get it. How much quicker is a cash sale? Bank financing is less than 30 days, no? - Traca - 10:55pm on 09/13/12

Lenders are much stricter these days, especially with someone looking for 95 percent financing. - Michael in Sarasota - 4:10pm on 09/16/12

Ah, got it. I didn't know 95% financing was even available now. These are interesting times! [NT] - Traca - 12:09am on 09/17/12

Oh, I see. Congrats and good luck! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:24pm on 09/16/12

Congrats! I recall you mentioning the long commute, this will be MUCH better on your - barb_b - 11:33am on 09/13/12

Not yet, but we will be spending Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a Realtor house hunting. - Michael in Sarasota - 2:35pm on 09/13/12

I am so relieved that you won't be doing that commute. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:20pm on 09/13/12
Congrats Michael! [NT] - LisainLA - 3:25pm on 09/15/12

22850. To check out: Chocolate Granola Bars [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:30am on 09/13/12 (0)

22851. Pumpkin Beer Bread from today's Slate - Melissa Dallas - 2:38pm on 09/13/12 (8)

I was just thinking about pumpkin bread, Melissa. I'll give this a try. Wonder what the beer will - Steve2 in LA - 7:51pm on 09/13/12

Here's the link to the article. He said it adds some notes besides sweet. [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 9:24pm on 09/13/12

I'll hit TJ's this weekend. Definitelly gonna bake some when I get the ale. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:19am on 09/14/12

Got the ale, made the bread (added lemon-cream cheese ribbon. What can I say, I LIKE cream cheese.) - Steve2 in LA - 10:12pm on 09/16/12

I always make cream cheese sandwiches when i make pumpkin bread. It is required [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:07am on 09/17/12
Taste tests are in. The bread was moist, tender and seriously "fit t'eat". Thanks, Melissa. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:25am on 09/17/12

Need to add the ale to my grocery list. Glad it came out well. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:55pm on 09/17/12

I don't even like beer and I want to try this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:35pm on 09/17/12

22852. One of the sad things about living in a hot climate is when all the lovely seasonal - Melissa Dallas - 11:00pm on 09/13/12 (0)

22853. To check out: Apple Pie Bundles [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:50am on 09/14/12 (2)

These look delish. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:55pm on 09/15/12
These do look great - I think it's time to break down and make an apple pie. [NT] - LisainLA - 3:24pm on 09/15/12

22854. Getting ready for the Jewish New Year - made honey-almond biscotti for one dessert - just want to - elaine - 1:02pm on 09/14/12 (3)

Thanks Elaine - same to you! And all else celebrating:) - deb-in-MI - 2:10pm on 09/14/12
Those apple pie bites above look great for this holiday. We'll see if I have time... [NT] - elaine - 6:00am on 09/15/12
Shanah tovah! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 10:26pm on 09/16/12

22855. My new favorite condiment: Aaron Sanchez 's Garlic-Chipotle Love - Traca - 5:21pm on 09/14/12 (3)

This sounds divine - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:19pm on 09/14/12
wow. and he called the butter, "Love butter"-----love it! [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:41pm on 09/14/12
I made the Coconut Lime Chicken Tacos. Recipe needs more ooph. This worked great. [LINK] - Traca - 12:15am on 09/15/12

22856. Lost recipe for red cabbage slaw with dried cranberries....... - Janet in NC - 5:45pm on 09/14/12 (2)

Is it this one? [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:47pm on 09/14/12

That's the very one! Thanks Pat. Tomorrow night with ribs. [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:11pm on 09/14/12

22857. My new love... Concord grape seed oil - DawnNYS - 8:08pm on 09/14/12 (0)

22858. Anyone else seen "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" (on Netflix)? We watched tonight--beautiful. - ErininNY - 4:48am on 09/15/12 (5)

I saw it about a month ago. Nice flick but don't you think the guy's a tad obsessed? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:46am on 09/15/12

To put it mildly. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:14am on 09/16/12

Saw the trailer...it hasn't come to our area yet. Looks alot like "Step up to the Plate" - MarilynFL - 6:01pm on 09/15/12
Thanks Erin, I added it to the queue. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:37pm on 09/15/12

Me too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:10pm on 09/15/12

22859. I *wish* is hated scones!! My current obsession- REC: Petite Vanilla Bean Scones [LINK] - LisainLA - 3:15pm on 09/15/12 (8)

Thanks for the review! I've printed this and tried for a month to make them but its been too hot [NT] - cheezz - 5:17pm on 09/15/12

Cheezz, I thought of you when I made these - I love your recipe for the Cream Scones, - LisainLA - 5:41pm on 09/15/12

I want to make them for a friend who is also addicted to the vanilla bean scones :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:18pm on 09/15/12

Careful - you'll have to teach them to make them for themselves, or you'll - LisainLA - 4:18am on 09/17/12

I know...I'm willing to bring them to church in a brown paper bag when requested :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:14pm on 09/18/12

LOL! [NT] - LisainLA - 10:56pm on 09/19/12

Here's your remedy: Put it on the stove and burn it for FOUR HOURS. That'll cure ya. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:26pm on 09/15/12

Hmm, good idea, I'll remember that for a weak moment when I want to eat yet another one. [NT] - LisainLA - 4:19am on 09/17/12

22860. For Maria D and any other Halloween fans - ideas for cupcake decorations/toppings [LINK] - LisainLA - 3:27pm on 09/15/12 (13)

LOVE the Wicked Witch of the East version. I have those socks! [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:50pm on 09/15/12

Aren't they cute? And I'd love a pair of those socks... [NT] - LisainLA - 5:45pm on 09/15/12

Here ya go Lisa. It ships within [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 12:00am on 09/16/12

Love the pumpkins and wheat. brings out the midwest in me. how would you all sweeten - AngAk1 - 5:43pm on 09/17/12

I thought about that Ang - how about using the frosted miniwheat type? - LisainLA - 11:09pm on 09/17/12

was thinking the miniwheats would be too short of threads. maybe not and more pleasant to eat on a - AngAk1 - 12:10am on 09/18/12

On the slim chance that you have access to kataifi (shreded Greek pastry), maybe that would work? - ErininNY - 1:18pm on 09/18/12

excellent suggestion. we do have quite a large Greek/Orthodox community with an awesome - AngAk1 - 5:29pm on 09/18/12

I was thinking of this too but still, how do you sweeten? Honey would be usual. I find - Marg CDN2 - 7:00pm on 09/18/12

wonderful sounding recipe! I think separating the buttered dough strands, then sprinkling on some - AngAk1 - 11:07pm on 09/18/12

The Wicked Witch one is sooo cute. 'Looks relatively eay to make, too. Thanks! - DawnNYS - 7:21pm on 09/15/12
Oh you know I LOVE me some Halloweenie food! These look so cute!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:55am on 09/16/12
Loved the cauldron one, too. Those are great. [NT] - ErininNY - 1:17am on 09/16/12

22861. Thomas Keller y lentil soup: an oxymoron? Perhaps not. - MarilynFL - 5:02pm on 09/15/12 (14)

LOL! Can't wait to hear if it's worth the wait... [NT] - LisainLA - 5:46pm on 09/15/12

Double DRAT! I burnt it ALL. After 3.5 friggin' hours, I walked out of the - MarilynFL - 8:34pm on 09/15/12

After having the pleasure of eating at Ad Hoc and Addendum lately, - daricem - 10:17pm on 09/15/12

Darice! Where have you been?? You and Steve are my Jam go-to's. - MarilynFL - 10:25pm on 09/15/12

I've been too busy entering the Marin County Fair, overseeing (more) - daricem - 3:21am on 09/19/12

Thanks for the giggle Mar. I know deep down you're pi$$ed though. All that work. My sympathies! [NT] - FloriSandy - 1:21am on 09/16/12
I did the same thing last week making tamales. While steaming the 2nd batch, the pot ran dry. - Traca - 4:18am on 09/16/12

I read a hint that worked for me. Put a penny in the pot. It will make noise when the water level - Curious1 - 3:31pm on 09/16/12

I had a similar day, 3 failures, or near failures, for 3.... - Janet in NC - 4:51pm on 09/16/12

Shaking my head in common sympathy with you, girl. We deserve alcohol after this. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:19pm on 09/17/12

LOL! I can relate. I've made several things from Buchon. - Traca - 9:07pm on 09/15/12

I was curious, how much Buchon do you use? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:09pm on 09/15/12

I have several favorite recipes in there. Based on the number of recipes I've made from it, - Traca - 11:19pm on 09/15/12
: ) [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:10pm on 09/16/12

22862. Late to the game, but I finally made Neener's Mac n Cheese :) [LINK] - cheezz - 5:06pm on 09/15/12 (0)

22863. My question for the day...short and fat or long and skinny? What's with the differently shaped - Curious1 - 7:36pm on 09/15/12 (21)

We have mostly short and fat in CA, not sure why they are different. [NT] - LisainLA - 7:48pm on 09/15/12
We have both, PLUS giant whole one pound blocks. . . - mistral - 8:15pm on 09/15/12
Here's some info form Widipedia - rhoward2va - 8:20pm on 09/15/12

I mean FROM WIKIPEDIA [NT] - rhoward2va - 8:22pm on 09/15/12
Thanks! Interesting and answered part of the question. I buy Kirkland, haven't done a thorough - Curious1 - 3:20pm on 09/16/12

Big and clunky. Seems to be the direction in which I'm moving as well. There is - Marg CDN2 - 8:23pm on 09/15/12
I was SO convinced we were talking body-types for a second there . . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:57pm on 09/15/12
I looked down to my thighs to confirm: short and fat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:14pm on 09/15/12
3 3/16" L x 1 1/2" W x 1 9/16" H. (Tape measure was next to the fridge.) ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:39pm on 09/15/12

Ok, now not sure if this is long + skinny or short + fat. Someone else measure. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 4:06am on 09/16/12

That's a short/fat or cube of butter - see pix inside of a cube and a stick of butter [NT] [IMAGE] - MariaDNoCA - 5:26am on 09/16/12

Short and fat. I used to be able to find long w/Land O Lakes but no more... - MariaDNoCA - 12:51am on 09/16/12

Yes, not a good fit and I think it's easier to cut a TBlsp off a long skinny stick. I'm having to - Curious1 - 3:21pm on 09/16/12

Short and fat in California, unless you buy Land O'Lakes. [NT] - Joe - 12:52am on 09/16/12

I cursed when our Land O Lakes got short & fat here. It was the reason I bought it. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:23am on 09/16/12

I guess I haven't bought it in a while. Really? LOL has gone short and fat? - Joe - 2:39am on 09/16/12

It has up here. At least in the stores in my neck of the woods. A few yrs now :( [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:19am on 09/16/12

Long and skinny here in NC - I buy Organic Valley or HT Organics. I think Land 'O Lakes is still - Meryl - 1:52am on 09/16/12
I never saw short and fat in the States. OUrs are short and fat for the equivielent of 4 sticks but - elaine - 4:21am on 09/16/12

Same in Prague. Giant block o' butter. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:37pm on 09/16/12

Long and skinny. The cutest butter I've ever seen was a lamb-shaped one at Easter a few yrs ago [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:12pm on 09/16/12

22864. These look good for the holidays: REC: Pistachio-Cranberry Bark and Grasshopper Bark [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 9:29pm on 09/15/12 (7)

They sure do - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:16pm on 09/15/12
I make the Pistachio Cranberry bark each Christmas. Make sure to get... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:08am on 09/16/12

Michael, did you get my email? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:05pm on 09/16/12

I did, Dawn. Thank you. Check your inbox for my reply. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 4:37am on 09/17/12

Was it Cook's Country holiday cookie contest a few years ago? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:20pm on 09/16/12

I remeber printing it out, but not saving the recipe on my 'puter. I'll have to dig it out. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:01pm on 09/17/12

EvaN posted this Pistachio and cherry bark. uses both white and dark chocolate [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:17pm on 09/17/12

22865. Maria, here's an entire thread about getting ragged edges on roses: It's buttercream [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:44pm on 09/15/12 (7)

Yep, I'll bet it's the buttercream. Scroll down to the end of this tread...it looks like [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:58pm on 09/15/12

Yeah, looks like the buttercream -- thanks for all this good info! - MariaDNoCA - 12:09am on 09/16/12

Hey do you know what Brite White or Angel White Icing Base is? See recipe inside... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 12:36am on 09/16/12

No, I've never used this. I searched everywhere and finally begged some - MarilynFL - 12:52am on 09/16/12

I heard use high ratio is b/c of the "new" healthy Crisco; They have Butavan at Sugarcrafters. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:08am on 09/16/12

I tried High-ratio shortening - couldn't tell the difference - MariaDNoCA - 7:37pm on 09/30/12

I lied. This is Butavan (and it's not what they sold me - I got a liquid) >>> [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:48am on 09/16/12

22866. Dole Banana Streusel Coffee Cake - GayR - 1:12pm on 09/16/12 (1)

I have to make this. Nice too since it only needs two bananas [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:51am on 09/17/12

22867. My Weekend Six - DawnNYS - 5:19pm on 09/16/12 (22)

Dawn, can you post the Scandinavian apple cake recipe, please? :) [NT] - ErininNY - 8:12pm on 09/16/12

Sure. REC Scandinavian Apple Cake - DawnNYS - 5:58pm on 09/17/12

Weekend Six - ErininNY - 8:40pm on 09/16/12

800 containers?! [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:34pm on 09/17/12

Ok, no, 24 of various shapes and sizes, but it seemed like 800 when I went to wash them... [NT] - ErininNY - 6:15pm on 09/17/12

Weekend Six - Dawn_MO - 2:10am on 09/17/12

Good luck next weekend, Dawn! [NT] - ErininNY - 11:25pm on 09/17/12

Weekend six - elaine - 6:13am on 09/17/12

my mouth is just watering reading about your wonderful feast. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:31pm on 09/17/12
What's the hurry? I think of the cleanup as ":party afterglow" and it's okay if it lasts a long time - Joe - 6:51pm on 09/17/12

I love that: cleanup = party afterglow [NT] - Traca - 9:04pm on 09/17/12
I think of it more like "party hangover." ;) - ErininNY - 9:16pm on 09/17/12

But then, if you're really hungover the next morning,and it looks like nothing happened - Joe - 12:03am on 09/18/12

Yes, signs of a good time had by all. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:38pm on 09/17/12
I love the party afterglow too!! [NT] - elaine - 4:12am on 09/18/12

Everything sounds great! Is the honey-almond biscotti recipe one you can share? [NT] - ErininNY - 9:17pm on 09/17/12

This is the one new thing I made - it was a success. - elaine - 4:23am on 09/18/12

Thanks, Elaine; these look great! [NT] - ErininNY - 5:05pm on 09/18/12

you're right about Nick's recipes. I think biscotti will be in my holiday packages. this one for - AngAk1 - 5:33pm on 09/18/12

My weekend six-ish, the cupcake edition - MariaDNoCA - 12:24am on 09/18/12

Beware Maria...you're on a slippery slope. Next thing you know you'll be buying - MarilynFL - 5:07pm on 09/18/12

LOL! (you're right though, I do need another container now) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:29pm on 09/22/12

22868. DawnMO, how was yesterday's hoe-down at the antique shop? [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:20pm on 09/16/12 (1)

Hi D, it's next Saturday and then my cafe opens on the 26th. - Dawn_MO - 5:29pm on 09/16/12

22869. Hollywood Bowl Picnic Menu III. This has become such a fun tradition--our good friends get tickets - Joe - 7:11pm on 09/16/12 (19)

Julia's Peekaboo Roquefort Tart. [LINK] [IMAGE] - Joe - 7:16pm on 09/16/12

Was anyone else expecting to see Julia in a "Fredricks of Hollywood" outfit? Really? Just me??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:12pm on 09/17/12

what an imaginashun [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:44pm on 09/17/12
Hahahaha. What a tart! [NT] - Joe - 10:39pm on 09/17/12

Lemon Herb Chicken. Not really a recipe--I used 4 legs and 4 thighs in an oiled dish, - Joe - 7:19pm on 09/16/12

oh, LOL! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:49pm on 09/17/12

Julia's Spaghetti Marco Polo. I had never tried this before--the recipe looks a bit quaint - Joe - 7:38pm on 09/16/12

chopsticks, really? I would be sad to miss scooping up all the lovely cheese and walnuts etc. but - AngAk1 - 6:54pm on 09/17/12

We skipped the chopsticks. It's a quaint old recipe that's trying to sound Chinese. - Joe - 7:09pm on 09/17/12

Lemon-Nut Torte with Summer Berries [LINK] - Joe - 7:56pm on 09/16/12
What a great menu! Make sure you add it there, please! I remember this event last year. How do - barb_b - 8:54pm on 09/16/12

"I don't bother chasin' mice around..." I put the tart on a board and then in a shallow basket - Joe - 9:11pm on 09/16/12

Wonderful and thoughtful menu Joe- would love to join you some year! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:06pm on 09/18/12

Come on over! I cook for Bowl Tickets. [NT] - Joe - 9:51pm on 09/18/12

And bring your kids. And mother-in-law to watch the kids. At. Joe's. House. (just kidding) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:33am on 09/19/12

What do I care, we'll be at the Bowl! [NT] - Joe - 3:16am on 09/19/12

LOL, and with some awesome food! :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:44am on 09/19/12

Baby and Grandma will be left with an empty refrigerator and a messy kitchen. [NT] - Joe - 4:21am on 09/19/12

Don't forget the crazy swearing in Russian. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:21pm on 09/19/12

22870. Need a cookie fix? Here's a very nice selection. Not T & T [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:15am on 09/17/12 (10)

Wow, these sure look good. Not sure where to start -- so many - Pat-NoCal - 2:10pm on 09/17/12

And then there's all the other great-sounding desserts on her site. Had to subscribe. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:22pm on 09/17/12

Thanks. These look great. [NT] - rhoward2va - 2:53pm on 09/17/12
Wow...that was a complete SCORE! for me. [Other than the pffferenoosnnooffer one.] - MarilynFL - 3:01pm on 09/17/12
These look teriffic. Thanks for posting. [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:21pm on 09/17/12
mmmmm, I can see them dipped halfway in chocolate. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:37pm on 09/17/12
Can anyone tell if the thin chocolate disks would hold up with mousse piped on them? - MarilynFL - 8:54pm on 09/17/12

They might for a short time - they caught my eye because they remind me of [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:18pm on 09/17/12

I always use crushed Famous for my chocolate cheesecake base. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:20pm on 09/18/12

I know what I will be trying in the next few months. [NT] - elaine - 4:26am on 09/18/12

22871. Amazon book reviews like this drive me nuts: [for "Baked Elements"] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 4:32pm on 09/17/12 (10)

It's the same as the ones who rate recipes when what they made didn't even remotely resemble it. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:09pm on 09/17/12

Or post a 1 or 2 star when they're only asking a question about ingredients or procedure. Ack! Good - Pat-NoCal - 5:13pm on 09/17/12

I'd recommend getting a look at that book in person before you buy it. I have the one before and - Traca - 6:01pm on 09/17/12

Good to know, T...thanks! I loved the look of Book 2, but preferred the recipes in Book 1. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:25pm on 09/17/12

Good to know. I'll check out book 1. [NT] - Traca - 9:00pm on 09/17/12

did you comment on their comment? those people need to know how it's just not right. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:33pm on 09/17/12

No. I've only given two reviews on Amazon and someone reamed my first one: - MarilynFL - 8:34pm on 09/17/12

(NFRC: Marilyn, do you watch "Bunheads"? Same team, same great writing.) - ErininNY - 8:56pm on 09/17/12

Yes. It feels like they're trying too hard to duplicate GG. Everything is just a little - MarilynFL - 9:07pm on 09/17/12

I know - I keep thinking: no, no, no. Emily doesn't run the dance school, Miss Patty does. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:36pm on 09/17/12

22872. Thank you, Curious1, for the yummy Chile-Chicken Posole you posted [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:36pm on 09/17/12 (5)

This sounds great, but i would sub boneless thighs for texture & oregano, preferably Mexicam - Melissa Dallas - 2:38pm on 09/18/12

Make it yours. It'll be delicious either way. - Pat-NoCal - 12:30am on 09/19/12

You're quite welcome, glad you enjoyed it. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:05pm on 09/18/12
Gonna make this tomorrow. I tend to love any recipe Pat loves. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:59pm on 09/18/12
This looks awesome, and low fat! Thanks for re-posting!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:31pm on 09/19/12

22873. Anyone ever try Medifast? dh needs something structured, medifast was recomeneded. - barb_b - 10:32pm on 09/17/12 (4)

I have hed great success with Nutrisystem- (more) - daricem - 8:34pm on 09/18/12
Maybe the first stage of South Beach, prolonged? - ErininNY - 9:36pm on 09/18/12

This works for me too. SB recipes are easy and tasty. Gets you off the carb wagon fast. - PatBastrop - 5:25pm on 09/19/12

Hee hee, "North Beach." I love this! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 6:19pm on 09/19/12

22874. Caky or fudgy brownies...what's your pleasure? It's in the technique. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:16am on 09/18/12 (5)

Gee, didn't everyone know this? :-) - mistral - 4:17pm on 09/18/12

I have done the "fast melt" one pot brownie thing. . . - mistral - 4:26pm on 09/18/12
No..... [NT] - orchid - 2:05am on 09/19/12

Nor I. If I'm not dirtying half of the bowls, it's not a real recipe. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:52pm on 09/19/12

I have been making the one bowl brownie recipe from the back of. . . - mistral - 4:57pm on 09/19/12

22875. Great tips on capturing and preserving family recipes [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:53am on 09/18/12 (0)

22876. Semantics aside, will it still be "Pimento Cheese" if I use a roasted red pepper? - MarilynFL - 12:56pm on 09/18/12 (3)

Yes roasted red peppers. NO cream cheese. Here's my recipe [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 2:33pm on 09/18/12

aha...it WAS YOU! So, a 2009 memory plus a Feb 2012 "Southern Living" - MarilynFL - 4:53pm on 09/18/12

Ha, I was going to link you to those SL recipes. Nice to know I'm not the only one who had a time - Curious1 - 5:39pm on 09/18/12

22877. Thanks to those who helped with my cornbread canapes - deb-in-MI - 4:23pm on 09/18/12 (1)

Good to know Deb. Congrats. I think the sourcream was a key moisture barrier. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:19pm on 09/18/12

22878. First cupcake icing test w/pixs: broken icing edge w/o trying... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 5:06pm on 09/18/12 (8)

Very pretty. Good job too, because butter melts at hand temperature easily also. - Melissa Dallas - 7:18pm on 09/18/12
Wow@ (that's a wow that just can't express itself enough!) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:46pm on 09/18/12
Great job! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:17pm on 09/18/12
Ooh, those are lovely! Looks great with the sparkles. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:33pm on 09/18/12
Thanks all! And they passed the 3 hr at 85F test today! - MariaDNoCA - 3:15am on 09/19/12
These are soo pretty!! I love the glitter! Nicely done! [NT] - barb_b - 2:13pm on 09/20/12
I LOVE the broken edge...how did you get that effect? Gorgeous! [NT] - cheezz - 2:22am on 09/23/12

Stiffer icing. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:02pm on 09/30/12

22879. NFR-I'mNotSureWhatTodoHere - MarilynFL - 5:32pm on 09/18/12 (54)

how long is this cruise? I think you/Larry/baby would do quite well. - AngAk1 - 5:49pm on 09/18/12
Good God. I'd try to put the kibosh on that as soon as possible. - ErininNY - 5:53pm on 09/18/12
Because I have faced the same situation...crazy and all maybe I can give you a hint - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:56pm on 09/18/12

Yes. This. [NT] - ErininNY - 6:19pm on 09/18/12
Yep, this! Marilyn, do yourself a favor and take Cathy's advise. [NT] - orchid - 6:45pm on 09/18/12
Absolutely. Frankly, I can't believe that someone would try imposing all this, even good friends. - Marg CDN2 - 6:48pm on 09/18/12

I would take a deep breath, bite my tongue, and tell them what CathyZ said! [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:54pm on 09/18/12

Well said, Cathy. [NT] - Traca - 8:11pm on 09/18/12
What Cathy said. And the statement has to be final. "We are not set up for kids" or - Joe - 9:56pm on 09/18/12

And I would add that I love kids, especially ones I can have a conversation with, but a 6-month-old - Joe - 11:29pm on 09/18/12
Or, "Larry and I are allergic to children." ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:41am on 09/19/12

ROTFLMHO! ErininNY, what a great reply 2 Mar's, cough, cough--'friends'. On a serious note, Marilyn, - wigs - 1:42pm on 09/26/12

Goodness! - MariaDNoCA - 6:00pm on 09/18/12

But be careful not to leave the door open for the mother to supposedly do the babysitting while - Marg CDN2 - 6:52pm on 09/18/12

Yes, I'd include the house not kid friendly comment & do you want names of hotels. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:16pm on 09/18/12
You are all nicer than I. My first blurt would probably be "Oh, HELL no!". - Melissa Dallas - 7:29pm on 09/18/12

((((Melissa)))), but, this made me smile! [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:10pm on 09/18/12

However you do it (all these suggestions are right on, (even the "Hell, no") don't relent! - PatBastrop - 7:54pm on 09/18/12
I did not get through the responses, but saw Erin's subject line of Put the Kibash..You must kibash [NT] - barb_b - 7:58pm on 09/18/12

OK, I went through the responses, agree completely, so Cathy, does that mean you will not - barb_b - 8:13pm on 09/18/12

Send them a link to a rental with a note, "We'd love to meet you for dinner." - Traca - 8:08pm on 09/18/12
All of the above, and, as the ultimate antidote for any idea you may have of... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:18pm on 09/18/12
My "Jersey" is coming out here. No F'n way!! Why does Grandma have to - MoNJ - 8:40pm on 09/18/12

This reminds me of the fake letters college kids used to write to Dear Abby. Preposterous idea they - Janet in NC - 8:57pm on 09/18/12
Mo, good point. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:08pm on 09/18/12

I'd tell 'em Larry just can't handle it . . . "Sorry!" (Danger, Will Robinson! Danger!!!!) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:21pm on 09/18/12
You could just send them this thread. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:06pm on 09/18/12
I love Pat's answer....don't do it! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:02am on 09/19/12
Bless you ALL for not judging me. Snail mail brought a family photo - MarilynFL - 12:41am on 09/19/12

They are working you over, Marilyn. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:59am on 09/19/12

I totally agree. [NT] - Meryl - 3:28am on 09/19/12

all eyes point to yes - MariaDNoCA - 6:51am on 09/19/12

So sorry, we'll be away at our estate Mar-a-Lar-go - MariaDNoCA - 10:31am on 09/19/12

I'm actually laughing at this now. It's all so ridiculous but then I read how's Joe's Bowl party - Marg CDN2 - 5:38am on 09/19/12
I'm wondering if you're more worried about how to handle Larry - orchid - 5:42am on 09/19/12

You nailed it, sweetie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:02pm on 09/19/12

A look on the bright side: you would get to say "I told you so" for the rest of your lives. [NT] - Joe - 2:06pm on 09/19/12

Well, there ya go! That's the solution all wrapped up. ;0) [NT] - orchid - 2:23pm on 09/19/12

Have Larry call me. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:17pm on 09/19/12

LOL [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:34pm on 09/19/12

If the issue is the young age, I'm happy to send you my 2 teenagers to live with you and Larry. - Carianna in WA - 8:16pm on 09/26/12

Don't do it. Tell they you love them dearly, but you don't have any baby skills to fall back on. - desertcook - 2:15am on 09/19/12
Ann Landers Moment: "If you'll forgive me for saying "NO", I'll forgive you for asking." [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:19pm on 09/19/12

I love this:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:34pm on 09/19/12
Brilliant!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:20pm on 09/19/12
Oh I'm so using this - thanks for posting!!! Love it! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 8:01pm on 09/19/12
I have used a variation of this before - it is *very* effective. :) - LisainLA - 1:27am on 09/20/12

Agreeing with everyone - Cathy;s is really good BUT whatever you do you better do it quickly!! ... - elaine - 3:39pm on 09/19/12
If you need any more reinforcement - it's just like drugs, just say "NO!" - LisainLA - 11:01pm on 09/19/12

Ditto Ditto Ditto! [NT] - Meryl - 11:05pm on 09/19/12

Altho to busy to barely lurk, I have to chime in... - Anna_X - 3:24am on 09/20/12

nice to see you anna [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:43pm on 09/20/12

Marilyn, you know we'll require an update, whatever happens... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:04pm on 09/20/12
Marilyn, I'm sympathizing with Larry as he's probably as kind a guy as you are. I've appreciated - Marg CDN2 - 7:50pm on 09/20/12

22880. I love this parmesan crisp bowl. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 8:20pm on 09/18/12 (3)

Wouldn't that impress guests? Love it! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:32pm on 09/18/12
I made these for a bookclub dinner a few years back. easy and do-ahead. just fill before serving [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:15pm on 09/18/12
Had tiny (like pecan tassie size) filled with greens at a tea party. Angie's right. Wait to fill. - MarilynFL - 2:33pm on 09/19/12

22881. For those of you without counter space for a cookbook holder, this is a brilliant idea. Check it! [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 9:15pm on 09/18/12 (24)

Great Great Great idea! Thanks! [NT] - Meryl - 9:39pm on 09/18/12

Of course, a book like this might break the handles - it's over 5 lbs: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:22pm on 09/18/12

By the way, Amazon is still offering it at a great price. [NT] - Meryl - 11:22pm on 09/18/12
She DOES say, heavy books won't work but I'll bet quite a few will. I have an under cabinet cookbook [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 11:39pm on 09/18/12

You're right and would be good for printouts too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:53pm on 09/18/12

I have that book! It would probably snap the cabinet off along with the hanger. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:33pm on 09/19/12
Ha, I forgot to mention this one under Traca's heavy book thread below. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:06pm on 09/19/12

My cabinets don have handles but it would be worth adding a couple to do this [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:29pm on 09/18/12

Melissa, I'll bet you could still do it. Just turn the hook on the hanger so it'll hang over the - Steve2 in LA - 11:37pm on 09/18/12

Great idea. And if Pip the chipmunk from Enchanted shows up you can hang him too. - MarilynFL - 2:37pm on 09/19/12

I'm sensing some hostility here . . . did you take a blow to the head during Isaac? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:15am on 09/20/12

For print outs go to Container Store - they have these small stick on your counter hooks that hold.. - elaine - 3:44pm on 09/19/12
This works great for printouts too. I don't have any cabinets over my work island [LINK] - MoNJ - 4:58pm on 09/19/12

I must be the only slob who puts up printouts with masking tape! No handles. :( [NT] - ErininNY - 8:38pm on 09/19/12

Slob Numero Dos. I keep a roll of tape in the utensil drawer. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:01am on 09/20/12

and I read over at the kitchen table and forget what it says when I get back to the counter [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:22am on 09/20/12

I do this, too. Kitchen table and counter = approx. 3 feet from each other. Argh. [NT] - ErininNY - 1:39pm on 09/20/12
This made me laugh. I don't have to get that far away to forget what I read. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:39pm on 09/20/12
whoa---this is me [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:44pm on 09/20/12
Me, too. :) [NT] - LisainLA - 11:51pm on 09/20/12
what was this about? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:04pm on 09/25/12

wait a minute while I go check. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:15pm on 09/25/12

LOL! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:18pm on 09/25/12

Ok, I'm in good company, then! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:38pm on 09/20/12

22882. If it's chocolate it must be dyslexic, or how to tell when a cupcake becomes a muffin [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 8:20am on 09/19/12 (8)

Ah Sister Maria, allow the Supreme Abbess of the Sisterhood of Kitchen Screwups - MarilynFL - 11:46am on 09/19/12

Ha! I am the INVENTOR of MUFFINCAKES! Hear me roar! - MariaDNoCA - 7:41pm on 09/19/12

Hmmm, salted caramel IS carried by Trader Joe's. . . - mistral - 9:08pm on 09/19/12

And if you put enough caramel in you could heat 'em in the microwave. . . - mistral - 9:10pm on 09/19/12

They are now iced & filled with caramel; icing testing part 2 in progress ruffles/no ruffles review [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:59am on 09/20/12

Its a brownie if it sinks and is somewhat dense; it is a cupcake. . . - mistral - 4:37pm on 09/19/12

I will frost it, but right now it weighs more than the stacked high iced vanilla ones - MariaDNoCA - 7:51pm on 09/19/12

slap a good amount of icing on those babies and they'll be perfect. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:33pm on 09/19/12

22883. Pina colada cake & guilty pleasures - Melissa Dallas - 3:19pm on 09/19/12 (7)

Lol Melissa, I've also made and loved it. It hadn't occured to me it was a shortcut Tres Leches. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:05pm on 09/19/12
Clarification please: 1. Eagle Brand milk: Condensed or Evaporated and - MarilynFL - 5:36pm on 09/19/12

Here - Melissa Dallas - 6:07pm on 09/19/12

Okey doke! Thanks Melissa. I believe this cake has a date with a bit of rum. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:00am on 09/20/12

That would work! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:34am on 09/20/12

Ah, but tres leches is made with a sponge - not regular yellow cake :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:34am on 09/23/12
Frost this with a stabilized whipped cream and you've sold me :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:35am on 09/23/12

22884. Does the size of a cookbook impact your enjoyment of it? I just got a 4+ pound book and my first - Traca - 4:23pm on 09/19/12 (47)

You definitely hit a nerve here. My Ad Hoc At Home weighs 5 lbs, Cook's Illustrated cookbook - Curious1 - 5:02pm on 09/19/12

I agree. Most of my huge ones rarely get looked at. This is why I like a Kindle - Melissa Dallas - 6:13pm on 09/19/12
I think the size actually backfires. Buchon is like a coffee table book and I often treat it like - Traca - 7:23pm on 09/19/12

"Tool" is the right word, Traca. My biggest gripe is the pale microscopic fonts - MarilynFL - 7:52pm on 09/19/12

Curious to know...what book was that? The one that went back to the library? [NT] - Traca - 8:30pm on 09/19/12

T, I borrow at least 3 books a week & can't remember which one. However it failed Marilyn's Criteria - MarilynFL - 12:42am on 09/20/12

Yeah, I fell under that spell. Eventually I realized we have very different tastes in - Traca - 5:06am on 09/20/12

The beauty of cookbooks - Marc In Seattle - 3:22pm on 09/20/12

So well said Marc. And tempt away. My problem is the older and more tired I get, the more - Curious1 - 3:48pm on 09/20/12

Understand.... - Marc In Seattle - 4:04pm on 09/20/12

Ha, that's a good topic for a thread. What's your "Screw it" go to meal? Mine would be either - Curious1 - 3:43pm on 09/21/12

Mine is pasta. With oil and garlic, puttanesca, beans/potatoes/pesto, vegetables, or carbonara. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:35pm on 09/21/12
Or canned salmon or tuna patties with oven fries. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:36pm on 09/21/12

Yeah, sometimes a good 'ol tuna melt is just perfect! [NT] - orchid - 8:42pm on 09/21/12

Curious---how funny about the church cookbook entries! I had to chuckle. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:51pm on 09/20/12

Marc, I love your cookbook suggestions. They introduce me to a lot of new-to-me authors and concepts - Traca - 5:09pm on 09/20/12

China - Marc In Seattle - 6:18pm on 09/20/12

Uh, I'm just wondering what you did with all your Jello Cookbooks? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:36pm on 09/20/12

They went to Goodwill :) <NT> [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 6:37pm on 09/20/12

Well, that explains all those homeless people running around with Jello Surprise in their baskets. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:38pm on 09/20/12

You know, Steve... - Marc In Seattle - 6:49pm on 09/20/12

But that roll of socks YOU use is shrinking and things are looking so . . . pre-pubescent. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:10pm on 09/20/12

Damned South Beach diet... [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 10:11pm on 09/20/12

I understand that diet burns off mostly unused fat first? Makes sense. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:13am on 09/21/12

No, that would be the last part to go. Just ask your mom. [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 10:10pm on 09/21/12

Mom said you were just a one-nighter but a TWO bagger. What's that mean? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:24am on 09/22/12

Marc, that was so eloquently written. It is me! I LOVE my cookbooks and hate to have to ever - barb_b - 8:57pm on 09/20/12

LOVE THIS - Marc In Seattle - 9:03pm on 09/20/12
Good ideas. More places to keep them for access. Isn't there some tactile satisfaction that - Marg CDN2 - 11:12pm on 09/20/12
Barb, I am on exactly the same page! I LOVE my cookbooks and I LOVE to cook, - Barbara in VA - 12:51pm on 09/21/12

I totally agree, Marc - and I use that same "3 hit" approach when looking at a purchase - Carianna in WA - 12:01am on 09/21/12

MarilynFL, a question for you . . . - Steve2 in LA - 6:52am on 09/20/12

My dear Steve in LA...you have my sincerest apologies. Your wit is one of the sharpest - MarilynFL - 11:47am on 09/20/12

Don't fall it Marilyn. Someone or something has taken over Steve's - orchid - 2:36pm on 09/20/12

:-)) [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:53pm on 09/20/12

No problemo. Seriously. So tricky sussing attittude here when it's just typed out. I was mostly - Steve2 in LA - 6:40pm on 09/20/12

Such a sensitive, delicate blossom <NT> [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 6:49pm on 09/20/12
pffftt.......... [NT] - orchid - 7:27pm on 09/20/12

Exactly. <LOL> NT [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 8:45pm on 09/20/12

Hate you both SO much, right now. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:07pm on 09/20/12

Awww....need a (( ))? [NT] - orchid - 1:11am on 09/21/12

I know when you said (()) you really meant (ointment) [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 10:11pm on 09/21/12

Wait! You said you had "that" taken care of. You lied!? (Hate you more.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 1:23am on 09/22/12

Mar, using that pale font & narrow inside margins saves them money in printing - Melissa Dallas - 9:24pm on 09/19/12

Only problem for me are those litty-bitty "tea party" books. Postcard sized, impossible to hold. - Steve2 in LA - 10:13pm on 09/19/12

That's part of it. I have tiny hands. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:29pm on 09/19/12

You can use that trick with the pants hanger up above. . . - mistral - 11:59pm on 09/19/12

22885. I have been watching a new show on FN called $10 Dinners. - Dawn_MO - 3:38am on 09/20/12 (15)

Her recipe for North African Meatballs is outstanding - socalpotter - 6:12am on 09/20/12

Socalpotter - could you please post the recpe - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:41am on 09/20/12

I think this is it Deb. Close to 500 reviews. Welcome Socalpotter [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 11:46am on 09/20/12

Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:09pm on 09/20/12

thanks for the review Socalpotter, and welcome. please jump in any time. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:55pm on 09/20/12
I am obviously out of the next new network loop. I had no idea that - Dawn_MO - 4:22am on 09/21/12

Dawn_MO, Here is her website, featuring her blog and recipes. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:08pm on 09/20/12

thanks for posting the link. easy recipes with real ingredients, often found in the pantry. I just - AngAk1 - 6:21pm on 09/20/12
Thank you Gay, great to see you back here! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:17am on 09/21/12

Yes, I've watched and her recipes look good. However, I have a bit of a problem with the idea that - Curious1 - 3:25pm on 09/20/12

I agree. The name of the show should be changed to something like "Thrifty Meals". [NT] - Sylvia - 5:37pm on 09/20/12
I think that the name is just a catch-phrase; not to really be taken seriously. - Dawn_MO - 4:09am on 09/21/12

I hear you about the red peppers. I think they're considered "exotic" or something like in the - Curious1 - 3:36pm on 09/21/12

What?! Red peppers here: $1.99 each! Non-organic. Cilantro? 3x what you pay. [NT] - Traca - 7:23pm on 09/21/12

Could do something w/o the #; ie Break Bread w/o breaking the wallet or Great meals for a great valu [NT] - barb_b - 4:59pm on 09/21/12

22886. Curried Carrot Coconut Soup - Sylvia - 2:44pm on 09/20/12 (0)

22887. A new snack for CathyZ [LINK] - Marc In Seattle - 3:30pm on 09/20/12 (11)

Ha, I laugh everytime I visit your blog---that cake picture! love this post and the picture. - AngAk1 - 6:39pm on 09/20/12

HAHAHAHA Thank you. - Marc In Seattle - 6:48pm on 09/20/12
I didn't realize that this was your blog - TOTALLY fabulous Marc! - deb-in-MI - 9:22am on 09/21/12

I knew I'd get along with you, Deb. And thanks ;) [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 10:12pm on 09/21/12

Okay, gotta try it. I can see why you had to recreate this. Looks delicious. Thanks! [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:02pm on 09/20/12
Marc, you look seriously nerdy in that picture. Not sure if it's the glasses or my father's jacket. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:46pm on 09/20/12

Might be ONE other thing . . . (nah, too easy.) [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:18am on 09/21/12
It was freezing cold. And I am nerdy. =) (And you're a *****). [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 10:13pm on 09/21/12

Oh, wow. Who knew the forum auto-censored bad language?!? - Marc In Seattle - 10:15pm on 09/21/12

Oh, you know I love you, Marc. And I've seen enough of your - Michael in Sarasota - 11:51pm on 09/21/12

LOLOLOLOL ;) [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 12:08am on 09/22/12

22888. REC: Mini-Meatball Stroganoff. On the subject of inexpensive meals, this was quite good. - Curious1 - 3:37pm on 09/20/12 (3)

this sounds really good! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:42pm on 09/20/12
~Sits next to Curious1 at the "anything with sour cream and noodles" table~ [NT] - LisainLA - 11:30pm on 09/20/12
This sounds just comforting and yummy right now. I'll be giving this - orchid - 1:09am on 09/21/12

22889. Antipasto Skewers with Herb Vinaigrette - Sylvia - 5:39pm on 09/20/12 (0)

22890. Chili and Honey Chicken Legs (Delish) [LINK] - Sylvia - 10:24pm on 09/20/12 (3)

This looks like a great quick fix dish - thanks! [NT] - LisainLA - 11:32pm on 09/20/12
That looks great! Thank you, Syllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllvia! - Marc In Seattle - 10:16pm on 09/21/12
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarc, my pleasure. [NT] - Sylvia - 2:17pm on 09/24/12

22891. 10 days out of massive reconstructive surgery from my weight loss... - Carianna in WA - 11:17pm on 09/20/12 (21)

((((Carianna)))) I hope you are up and about again soon! [NT] - LisainLA - 11:52pm on 09/20/12
Feel better real soon. [NT] - elaine - 3:24am on 09/21/12
Thanks, I'm really already feeling much better, just can't get around much yet. Recliner fever! :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 4:52am on 09/21/12
I've found a lot of good cooking-related things on You Tube. My current obsession - Traca - 5:46am on 09/21/12
Thinking of you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:24am on 09/21/12
Carianna, congrats on the weight loss! And, wishing you the best on a speedy recovery :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:35pm on 09/21/12
Ow! (especially the HGTV part, *kidding*) feel better real soon! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:21pm on 09/21/12
Share, Carianna- if it isn't too personal- how much did you lose? I am so proud of you! - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:49am on 09/22/12

I've shared before, but don't mind doing so again. Warning: sort of graphic info contained... :) - Carianna in WA - 4:42pm on 09/22/12

Carianna, what a brave journey you've been on. So glad you are feeling better. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:10pm on 09/22/12
A friend of mine went through a similar path, including the sculpting surgery. She wore - Traca - 1:19am on 09/23/12

Feel better! Hope you're up and about and enjoying life soon again! And congrats! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:23pm on 09/22/12
Boredom is the worst part of conalescence. When you are able to start taking short walks it helps [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:54pm on 09/22/12

Convalesence that is... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:58pm on 09/22/12
Woo-hoo! I managed to make breakfast for my girls this morning! - Carianna in WA - 2:12pm on 09/24/12

YAY!! [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:50pm on 09/24/12

Such an amazing journey. You are very brave. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:15am on 09/23/12
{Carianna--hugging you somewhere where it doesn't hurt} [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:08am on 09/25/12

Hair or ankles, you choose. :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:27am on 09/25/12

At least you kept your sense of humor. Sending you ankle hugs, I hope you feel much better soon. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:28pm on 09/25/12

Carianna--wow, what a major journey, but it is definitely worth it so hang in there. Recovery is a - wigs - 2:31pm on 10/01/12

22892. I leave today for a 2 week trip to Sri Lanka and Maldives. Expect to be eating lots of fresh.... - elaine - 3:26am on 09/21/12 (12)

Have a great trip and be sure to take a lot of photos and share them with us. Safe travels! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:10am on 09/21/12
Bon voyage! [NT] - Sylvia - 12:31pm on 09/21/12
Elaine, travel safely and enjoy! We just got back from Turkey and Greece, - Barbara in VA - 12:33pm on 09/21/12

Was it a marvelous trip Barbara (aside from scarce fish)? Welcome back! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:12pm on 09/21/12

Hi Deb! It was a trip of a life time. I will probably never go on another trip like this one... - Barbara in VA - 4:40pm on 09/21/12

Wow - that was certainly a memory maker! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:51pm on 09/21/12
welcome back Barb-----can't wait to hear all about the trip. I remember your first post about it. [NT] - AngAk1 - 7:52pm on 09/24/12

Enjoy!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:11pm on 09/21/12
Oooh Sri Lanka! One of my favorite places to go. Have a safe and - orchid - 2:00pm on 09/21/12
Such great places. Enjoy every minute! [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:47pm on 09/21/12
Wow, such fun - have a great trip! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:19pm on 09/21/12
Bon voyage, Elaine! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:43am on 09/22/12

22893. Fun and (somewhat) easy Halloween Cupcakes - scroll to see all 5 (from Foodnetwork Mag) [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 9:27am on 09/21/12 (0)

22894. Total NFRC: I saw the SPACE SHUTTLE!!!! (pixs inside) - MariaDNoCA - 10:05pm on 09/21/12 (11)

Love it! Thanks for sharing Maria. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:41pm on 09/21/12
Neat photographs! [NT] - Earnie - 11:55pm on 09/21/12
Wow, I mean WOW! Good for you Maria. Pixs are wonderful!!! [NT] - orchid - 12:07am on 09/22/12
Beautiful. Really. [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:38am on 09/22/12
Great photos! [NT] - ErininNY - 3:21am on 09/22/12
My friend's sister was at the landing site. Standing next to it, it's amazing how big they are! [NT] - Traca - 3:37am on 09/22/12
I have to chime in, really great pictures! Thanks. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:32pm on 09/22/12
WOW! Thanks Maria! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:43pm on 09/22/12
Birds of a feather flock together.... Impressive photos! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:03pm on 09/22/12
I saw some professional photos of this event. Your photos are better. :) [NT] - Traca - 1:13am on 09/23/12
It practically landed in my backyard - I'm 5 minutes from that landing strip [NT] - cheezz - 2:41am on 09/23/12

22895. To check out: Reese's peanut butter cup brownie cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:05am on 09/22/12 (3)

You're killin' me, Meryl! :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:13am on 09/23/12

But in such a nice way! [NT] - Meryl - 12:47am on 09/23/12

Zowie, do those ever look GOOD! Thx for pointing to that recipe, Meryl... [NT] - wigs - 1:57pm on 09/26/12

22896. My mom is nearing her 80th birthday, and still makes some of my "favorites" for me - Carianna in WA - 4:27pm on 09/22/12 (29)

My Mom's family recipe for German Marble Cake is much loved by our... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:05pm on 09/22/12

Good advice Michael. I have recipes that I prepare differently than what's written and haven't taken - Curious1 - 7:29pm on 09/22/12

Me too! I notice this when I type a recipe for this forum that I've made for years. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:59pm on 09/23/12

I went to my aunt's home a few years ago and cooked and baked - CynUpstateNY - 12:11am on 09/23/12

Love this story. �� [NT] - Carianna in WA - 12:53am on 09/23/12

That was a heart symbol up there... apparently I can't spread the love here. :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 12:54am on 09/23/12

love. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:00pm on 09/24/12

Years ago, my mom gave me a handwritten book of family recipes. It's my most treasured - Traca - 1:38am on 09/23/12

What a beautiful gift, from the hearth and from the heart. [NT] - Joe - 3:02am on 09/23/12
I have one of those from my mom. Beige with a basket of flowers on the front. I too, have been - Marg CDN2 - 5:43am on 09/23/12
I have a pile of pages from old cookbooks and handwritten recipes from my Mom... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:02pm on 09/23/12

Yeah, I get that. Recipes...and handwriting...so deeply personal. [NT] - Traca - 5:19pm on 09/23/12

Yep. I framed my great-grandmother's risotto recipe. :) - ErininNY - 9:20pm on 09/23/12

What a terrific idea. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:04am on 09/24/12

I saw this fabulous idea on Pinterest and would love to do it for my mom for xmas - [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 2:31am on 09/24/12

I love this Carianna! Thanks for posting this. - Dawn_MO - 8:07pm on 09/24/12
Brilliant! Custom fabric turned into dishtowels. Who knew custom fabric was so cheap & easy? [NT] - Traca - 9:26pm on 09/24/12
Why didn't we think of that? How brilliant! I'd like to choose my favourite recipes to make - Marg CDN2 - 9:57pm on 09/24/12

If any of you try this, I'd love feedback. I really know my mom would love this, especially as I - Carianna in WA - 3:21am on 09/25/12
I'm thinking aprons would be nice---maybe put the recipe on a large pocket or on the bib. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:39pm on 09/25/12

but I don't have Picasa. so maybe a visit to the print store would be needed. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:40pm on 09/25/12

I was thinking just using the Avery product & doing my own graphics. You wouldn't need more. [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 5:46pm on 09/25/12
Picasa is an online photo editing service...and it's free. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:26pm on 09/25/12

Ah. So I could use it to erase years of wrinkles. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:55pm on 09/25/12

love this too. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:01pm on 09/24/12

lve this whole post. I treasure any recipes in my Mom's or rarer my Oma's handwriting. Mom's [LINK] - AngAk1 - 8:11pm on 09/24/12

and so timely...this week I came across a recipe that I had mentioned many moons ago, exclusive - Marg CDN2 - 7:48pm on 09/23/12

What a great memory / story! Mrs H knew you had a gift for cooking!! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 10:18pm on 09/24/12
What a great memory / story! Mrs H knew you had a gift for cooking!! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 10:29pm on 09/24/12

22897. Not sure how valid this is: Trader Joe's peanut butter >> possible salmonella sickness. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:29am on 09/23/12 (7)

Just heard it on the news. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:55pm on 09/23/12
TJ peanut butter recall expanded yesterday to 76 other peanut butter products, almond butter. [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 1:42pm on 09/25/12

Thanks Erin, many brands now included! [NT] - Curious1 - 4:23pm on 09/25/12
I don' [NT] - mistral - 12:58am on 09/27/12

Let's try again: I don' [NT] - mistral - 12:59am on 09/27/12

Dang, my little finger keeps hitting the "enter"; I don't want to return my . . . - mistral - 1:00am on 09/27/12

And still more recalls (now incl. some nut butters sold at Whole Foods). [LINK] - ErininNY - 11:50pm on 10/01/12

22898. ATT: Canadian residents - Beef recall : [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 12:45am on 09/23/12 (3)

Oh geez yes. I heard about it and then forgot to check my ground beef. Thanks Meryl [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 5:39am on 09/23/12
Thanks Meryl. [NT] - emtd - 1:11pm on 09/23/12
You're both very welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 11:49pm on 09/23/12

22899. Fun appetizer or side w breakfast (gluten-free too): Chorizo Potato Bites Recipe [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:38pm on 09/23/12 (1)

I could eat a whole tray of these. Yum! [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:53pm on 09/23/12

22900. My weekend Six - DawnNYS - 7:08pm on 09/23/12 (36)

Dawn freeze it. It lasts for a couple of years. Blackening not necessary. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:53pm on 09/23/12
Dawn, I freeze pesto in a dedicated ice-cube tray wrapped in a Ziploc. - ErininNY - 12:33am on 09/24/12

I do this too with lots of things. May I recommend you PAM your tray before putting in pesto? Not - Steve2 in LA - 1:01am on 09/24/12
I do it in small ziplocs that I leave on the counter overnight before freezing very flat. I have NO - Marg CDN2 - 1:32am on 09/24/12

Thanks everyone, but I'm talking about the basil leaves themselves. Sick of pesto, but would like - DawnNYS - 6:29pm on 09/24/12

Weekend Six - ErininNY - 12:42am on 09/24/12

Hi Erin, not sure about the shortbread, but for the oven, use - DawnNYS - 6:32pm on 09/24/12

Not for nothing, but once that foil in my oven caught on fire, so never again with the foil. - MariaDNoCA - 7:23pm on 09/24/12
Thanks, Dawn! I'll give it a try. [NT] - ErininNY - 4:14pm on 09/25/12

I'm confused about not using self-cleaning, do you mean in general or just in your - Curious1 - 8:10pm on 09/24/12

I use my self clean cycle a few times a year. I try to wipe up the bad spills so there is less to - AngAk1 - 8:32pm on 09/24/12

as a side note and cautionary tale---my neighbor had a fire because of the self cleaning oven---BUT - AngAk1 - 8:34pm on 09/24/12

No, I mean my mother told me to never, ever use the self-clean setting. - ErininNY - 9:21pm on 09/24/12

I am thinking that it might be an electrical issue with running the self cleaning cycle. When I got - Barbara in VA - 8:38pm on 09/24/12

Barb, I don't understnd what you're saying here. Your ovens locked, but not because they were on - Marg CDN2 - 9:00pm on 09/24/12

I think all self cleaning ovens lock until the heat comes down from the s/c cycle. they don't want - AngAk1 - 10:24pm on 09/24/12

Yes indeed. I can't recall the temp it gets to but it's big. My friend's little girl put the palms - Marg CDN2 - 10:57pm on 09/24/12

Marge, my ovens locked and then cut off just after starting the cycle, never to unlock!! I think - Barbara in VA - 12:17pm on 09/25/12

pesto - BonnieinHolland - 1:06pm on 09/24/12

I use her method and recipe, too, Bonnie. Lately, I've been trying it with the cheese added - Marg CDN2 - 7:25pm on 09/24/12

So do I, it works better than others I've tried. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:11pm on 09/24/12

Wishful weekend six: - Barbara in VA - 4:38pm on 09/24/12

((Barb)) Hope things go better for you this week! [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:36pm on 09/24/12
Sorry to hear Sat was such a bust, but sounds like things are looking up! - MariaDNoCA - 7:27pm on 09/24/12
Wishing you a much improved week:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:34am on 09/25/12

You guys are making me feel like Fall! My weekend six: the cupcake finale (w/pixs) - MariaDNoCA - 9:06pm on 09/24/12

fabulous! [NT] - AngAk1 - 10:22pm on 09/24/12

Ditto that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:35am on 09/25/12

You ARE THE AUNT!!! Inventor of the MuffinCake and all things Pink. Bravo! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:49am on 09/25/12
WOW, Maria, everything turned out fabulous! I know that was a lot of work, great job :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:22pm on 09/25/12
Lovely party and that stand worked out great! Good find! [NT] - Traca - 7:37pm on 09/25/12
Nicely done! You should be proud. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:45pm on 09/25/12
Maria, that is just beautiful! I love how your cakestand worked out. Just lovely! [NT] - barb_b - 11:58am on 09/26/12
MariaDNoCal! The cake & cupcakes are positively gorgeous, and I'm sure the taste was superb. I am - wigs - 1:31pm on 09/26/12
Such pretty cupcakes & what a nice touch with the butterflies. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:45pm on 09/26/12
Thanks all for your kind words I AM THE AUNT **shakes fist in air** lol - MariaDNoCA - 5:05pm on 09/28/12

22901. Need a new color scheme. - Michael in Sarasota - 8:45pm on 09/23/12 (32)

Nice kitchen Michael! Congrats, I've been wondering if you found a house. Green is my fave color. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:06pm on 09/23/12

I love green too. All of our le Creuset are Flame orange which I think looks good with the kiwi. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:25pm on 09/23/12

Ah, crap, I just used the word "Flame". Steve?? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:26pm on 09/23/12

It's okay, Michael. You're in moving shock, I'm letting it go. [IMAGE] - Steve2 in LA - 10:19pm on 09/23/12

Thanks. I love you, man! - Michael in Sarasota - 10:24pm on 09/23/12

Is this the new house or the one you're in now? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 9:18pm on 09/23/12

The top is the house we just sold the bottom is our new home. - Michael in Sarasota - 9:23pm on 09/23/12

I vote for the green, beautiful kitchen, I'd be lost there after my condo kitchen [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:48pm on 09/23/12
YAY! Mature citrus trees. Nice! Congrats on the new house. Pictures? [NT] - Traca - 10:07pm on 09/23/12

Thanks! Here is the MLS listing with pictures. [NT] [LINK] - Michael in Sarasota - 12:00am on 09/24/12

Oh, how lovely! So much light. [NT] - ErininNY - 12:46am on 09/24/12
Just delightful !! Is that an alligator I see? [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 1:31am on 09/24/12

I recently saw a pic of our old house in SD and I almost cried. - Dawn_MO - 5:37pm on 09/24/12

that's just nuts. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:41pm on 09/24/12
We have a huge butterfly and hummingbird garden that produces tons of butterflies. - Michael in Sarasota - 12:01am on 09/25/12

Citrus trees trump pools any day, especially if you have a spa and live on a lake. - Joe - 11:29pm on 09/23/12

Don't know if I can do non-flaming, Joe. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:33pm on 09/23/12

You know, Steve's not going to give you a pass forever. [NT] - Joe - 11:43pm on 09/23/12

hmmm...but no kaffir lime trees? Here's what I have to say about green. - Marg CDN2 - 12:02am on 09/24/12

My only thought about the green is that you will end up limiting your color palate. With no counter- - Steve2 in LA - 12:59am on 09/24/12
You are so right, Marg!! I just went to the Le Creuset website and Kiwi is discontinued. - Michael in Sarasota - 2:01am on 09/24/12

On the other hand, discontinued LC colors can often be found for less... [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 2:52am on 09/24/12

P.s. I'm sure I've seen kiwi LC at TJMaxx, too. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:02am on 09/24/12

How about Dune or Caribbean? Both would be enough contrast for the black counters [LINK] - Marg CDN2 - 5:52pm on 09/24/12

the fennel color is close to the kiwi, at least more pop than spinach. love the marseille. [NT] - AngAk1 - 8:57pm on 09/24/12

Order them from the LeCruset outlet. My friends shop at the on in Oregon. No state tax. They ship. [NT] - Traca - 9:22pm on 09/24/12

We thought Dune was a little blah, liked the Caribbean but didn't care for the spinach. - Michael in Sarasota - 11:58pm on 09/24/12

I think Caribbean is a good choice. Florida, on the water...nice! [NT] - Traca - 6:01am on 09/25/12

Marseille is good too. Less trendy than Caribbean. [NT] - Traca - 6:03am on 09/25/12

Michael, I have to laugh... My thought is that my color scheme is piles of papers! I do not have - barb_b - 12:00am on 09/25/12
This is the cover of a book I've checked out from the library - MarilynFL - 1:20am on 09/25/12

:) [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:09am on 09/25/12

22902. Is it possible to prep chicken pot pie all the way up to the baking stage, and then chill it? - ErininNY - 3:47pm on 09/24/12 (8)

If cooked, probably better in fact, since the pastry will like to be cold going into the oven. - Marg CDN2 - 4:33pm on 09/24/12

I do the same thing - freeze portions [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:56pm on 09/24/12
Oh, clever...! [NT] - ErininNY - 8:12pm on 09/24/12

Which recipe are you using? I have prepped Lukins recipe ahead, put in fridge then brought out to [LINK] - barb_b - 8:04pm on 09/24/12

Julia and Jacques' recipe... How long does yours take to come to room temp, Barb? [NT] - ErininNY - 8:13pm on 09/24/12

hhmm, never timed it, just brought it out when we returned home and served appetizers. guessing 30 - barb_b - 8:35pm on 09/24/12

An absolutely wonderful pot pie I had used puff pastry for the top and no bottom crust [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:42am on 09/25/12

Great recipe; thanks, Marilyn--I like the parsley and onion additions. - ErininNY - 10:39pm on 09/25/12

22903. I have leftover apple fritters and cinnamon rolls from the Hoedown - Dawn_MO - 5:40pm on 09/24/12 (8)

Both would work as bread pudding fodder. Bake 3/4 of the way in disposable pans and freeze - MarilynFL - 6:13pm on 09/24/12

Do you have a recipe, Mar? I have never made bread pudding - Dawn_MO - 8:15pm on 09/24/12

good recipe in T&T, but uses plain french bread. maybe cut the sugar to 1 cup if using the sweets? [LINK] - AngAk1 - 9:13pm on 09/24/12
Think ramped-up french toast, but with more custard. - MarilynFL - 12:53am on 09/25/12

I hope this doesn't mean that you didn't do well with sales :o( [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:39pm on 09/24/12

No, I did great. - Dawn_MO - 8:14pm on 09/24/12

Here's one suggestion for the cinnamon rolls, but beware: it's a little extreme. ;) [LINK] - ErininNY - 8:15pm on 09/24/12
Our old company cafeteria used all the leftover donuts & pastries in their fabolous bread pudding. - Melissa Dallas - 10:50pm on 09/24/12

22904. NFR?: Sister visiting Ireland for 25 wedding anniversary next March. Must sees? - MarilynFL - 6:21pm on 09/24/12 (20)

My older sister is a tour guide and - Dawn_MO - 8:09pm on 09/24/12

Go raibh maith agat. - MarilynFL - 1:05am on 09/25/12

מאָו לערי קעז - charlie - 3:44pm on 09/25/12

Sorry--that didn't work with the yiddish characters. [NT] - charlie - 3:46pm on 09/25/12
Soytintly...Whoop, Whoop, Whoop, Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:24pm on 09/25/12

I wrote a travelogue after a recent trip there, but can't seem to get PM to work - rhoward2va - 6:53pm on 09/25/12

Hi Roz...I sent you a PM (it worked!) with my email. Thanks so much! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:26pm on 09/25/12

I didn't get it. Can't figure out what's wrong. [NT] - rhoward2va - 8:30pm on 09/25/12

In my case, I think PMs don't work because my user name isn't on the members list. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:15pm on 09/25/12

I see your name on the list. Sent you 2 PMs just now, one through PMs and one - Pat-NoCal - 10:41pm on 09/25/12
I think Curious is right. I don't see my name on the list. - rhoward2va - 11:53pm on 09/25/12

Nor do I see my name on the list. I've come to the conclusion we can't send ourselves PMs. (however, - Pat-NoCal - 3:50am on 09/26/12

I think I may still have your snail mail address. [hee...I still have the Starbucks card... - MarilynFL - 11:52am on 09/26/12

Okay, if you send me either your email or snail mail, I'll get the info to you - rhoward2va - 12:01pm on 09/26/12

PMs seem to work bet for me if I only put info in the subject line. Once I enter info in the body - Pat-NoCal - 5:02pm on 09/26/12

bet = best :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:03pm on 09/26/12

I just found an email address for you from the time you sent - rhoward2va - 12:13pm on 09/26/12

Thanks again, Roz. My sister was seriously impressed! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:24am on 09/27/12

You're very welcome. Hope she finds it helpful. I keep a journal - rhoward2va - 12:18pm on 09/27/12

The LA Times Travel section featured Ireland today. [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 10:05pm on 09/30/12

22905. My annual dessert buffet catering gig was on 9/15/2012, and here's the list of what I made & - wigs - 7:10pm on 09/24/12 (34)

REC: Lemon Cloud Cake from King Arthur Flour catalogue [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 7:11pm on 09/24/12
REC: Decadent Banana Cake w/ Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting from Southern Living [LINK] - wigs - 7:15pm on 09/24/12
REC: I called this Tirmisu Trifle; it's from Ghirardelli. [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 7:23pm on 09/24/12
REC: Island Breeze Cheesecake w/ Fruit Topping from Southern Living. [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 7:47pm on 09/24/12
REC: Strawberry Cream Pie in a Thyme-Scented Almond Crust [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 7:51pm on 09/24/12

REC: An Elegant Raspberry Tart adapted from CELEBRATIONS! 2003 Sheila Lukins - wigs - 8:01pm on 09/24/12

REC: Apple Tart with Hazelnut Frangipane--Recipe courtesy of Jacques Pepin [LINK] - wigs - 8:04pm on 09/24/12
REC: Chocolate Strawberry Torte from TOH [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:09pm on 09/24/12
REC: Pina Colada Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:11pm on 09/24/12
REC: Fudge Truffle Cheesecake from a Hershey's and Bordon's magazine ad - wigs - 8:21pm on 09/24/12
REC: White Chocolate Key Lime Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 8:23pm on 09/24/12
Lord, woman! You amaze me. what were your favorites? [NT] - Traca - 9:13pm on 09/24/12

Cheesecakes are always at the top of my personal list! The Strawberry Cream Pie was quite tasty, & I - wigs - 12:12pm on 09/25/12

Holy cow! Most of those are new recipes for you? You amaze me. [NT] - Traca - 7:23pm on 09/25/12

wow. wigs. please post this in T&T menus. [NT] - AngAk1 - 9:16pm on 09/24/12
OMG, wow, just wow. I 2nd posting in menus. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:31pm on 09/24/12
Holy toledo. What an undertaking! Can I ask what kind of group this was for? [NT] - ErininNY - 12:45am on 09/25/12

HI, ErininNY--This was for a membership drive for our local Senior Center. The town fairly recently - wigs - 11:54am on 09/25/12

Did you take any pictures? Would love to see them! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:07pm on 09/25/12
That's terrific! Great support for a great cause... [NT] - ErininNY - 6:11pm on 09/25/12

[[[clapping]]] [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:47am on 09/25/12
I couldn't find a symbol for a salaam [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:06am on 09/25/12
Dear God - Marc In Seattle - 3:40pm on 09/25/12

Ditto what Marc said! :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:46pm on 09/25/12

I can't even imagine how much work this was. My dessert collection just exploded. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:38pm on 09/25/12
Holy moly!!! You must've started in 2011 - how long did all this take? - cheezz - 5:49pm on 09/25/12

I started about 2 weeks in advance so I could break it down into manageable tasks. Anything I could - wigs - 9:03pm on 09/27/12

WOW! I'm glad this is going in T&T menus in case I ever go insane and decide to do this :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:59am on 09/29/12

During Christmas I do the pre-measure-bag-label for all baked goods. Sure saves time. [NT] - cheezz - 1:00am on 09/29/12
wigs has prior years' menu and recipes listed in T&T and I added this one. also some of her choc - AngAk1 - 5:04pm on 10/01/12

AngAK1--what a sweetheart you are! I just returned 2 link the above in2 MENUS & saw U had already - wigs - 6:10pm on 10/04/12

I enjoy hearing about your annual party! I am always amazed! I will laugh that you had the party - barb_b - 7:40pm on 09/25/12

U got that exactly right, Barb! It always takes me a few days to rest & dig out after 1 of these - wigs - 4:30pm on 09/27/12

how do I sign up for one of these classes???? I will be in NW IN in Nov! [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:56pm on 09/27/12

22906. Traca, I totally screwed up the Pumpkin Ale Pumpkin Bread. - MarilynFL - 1:52am on 09/25/12 (7)

Mine rose nicely. Prolly just a little brain freeze? Been there, done that. Blame me, try it again! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:34am on 09/25/12
Doh! I hate that. I've never made this bread but I think you sussed out the problem. Do over! [NT] - Traca - 4:46am on 09/25/12

Na. I bought a single bottle of pumpkin ale to try it. Maybe next fall. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:22pm on 09/25/12

It would work with another kind of beer too. [NT] - Traca - 7:29pm on 09/25/12

I'm gonna give the CI version a shot. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:46pm on 09/26/12

For what it's worth, I wasn't especially thrilled with the Pumpkin Ale Bread. While the texture was - Steve2 in LA - 8:12pm on 09/26/12

Here's my pumpkin bread recipe, a long time favorite. Super moist. - Traca - 3:10am on 09/27/12

22907. Cherry tomoatoes. I have a small pail of them. What to do? - Marg CDN2 - 3:09pm on 09/25/12 (13)

Here's another pasta you might like-REC: Pasta with Kalamata olives & Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce... - charlie - 3:24pm on 09/25/12

This is a favorite for us! [NT] - Curious1 - 4:31pm on 09/25/12

Rec: Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes -- Had an abundance of cherry [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:28pm on 09/25/12

This looks really good. And I saw Pearl couscous in the bulk dept of our new Whole Foods. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:34pm on 09/25/12

Here's a blast from the past--Sally/CT's "Andrea's Garlic Salad"... - charlie - 3:32pm on 09/25/12

Dinner tonight. Perfect. Thanks Charlie. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:15pm on 09/25/12

Also want to try these Oven-Dried Tomatoes, using [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:40pm on 09/25/12

planning to use the oven dried tomatoes in this tart [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 3:43pm on 09/25/12

I make a similar tart with goat cheese & this is a grand idea, to roast the tomatoes. Betting it - Marg CDN2 - 4:14pm on 09/25/12

Perhaps your friend would be happy receiving - Pat-NoCal - 5:30pm on 09/25/12

Wow! How lucky! Sylvia posted Rec: tomato antipasto skewers w/ herb viniagrette [LINK] - barb_b - 7:59pm on 09/25/12
Linguine with cherry tomatoes and breadcrumb gremolata...looks good. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:57pm on 09/27/12
Thank you all. I'm making a few of these this weekend. Pat the drying idea to give - Marg CDN2 - 7:06pm on 09/28/12

22908. New Thai Appetizer Recipe [LINK] - Marc In Seattle - 3:41pm on 09/25/12 (17)

I love this combo. (and Thai street food) Thanks Marc. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 4:11pm on 09/25/12
I read this and then looked, looked good till I saw the minced quail. . . - mistral - 4:58pm on 09/25/12

chickie thighs - Marc In Seattle - 6:15pm on 09/25/12

I feel obliged to post this... ("Chicky chicky parm parm.") :) (From "Parks and Recreation") [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 6:25pm on 09/25/12

LOL I can't wait to hear Steve2's abbreviations. [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 6:27pm on 09/25/12

Whatever it is, we'll all likely be calling foul....lol. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:37pm on 09/25/12
I'm too big a man (don't say it!) to fall for such a fowl piece of bait. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:58pm on 09/25/12

This was my laugh for the day! Thanks for posting it!! [NT] - barb_b - 7:31pm on 09/25/12

Okay, I'd eat this but "cilantro root?" Really? Why not unicorn horn powder? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:57pm on 09/25/12

Cilantro root - Marc In Seattle - 1:08pm on 09/26/12

Our organic store sells cilantro with the roots attached > they last longer. Pok Pok recommends them - MarilynFL - 3:36pm on 09/26/12

You're lucky. - Marc In Seattle - 1:36pm on 09/28/12

I got the impression from Pok Pok guy that Thai cilantro was different. Is it? [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:45pm on 09/28/12

Nice talk, Marc. Do you kiss my mother with that mouth? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:41pm on 09/26/12

You guys crack me up!!! [NT] - charlie - 4:48pm on 09/27/12
No, Steve. Just yours. [NT] - Marc In Seattle - 1:36pm on 09/28/12

Uh, that's NOT my mouth. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:16pm on 09/28/12

22909. Dishwasher detergent found in the stomach. A friend has a relative who is a forensic pathologist - Marg CDN2 - 4:06pm on 09/25/12 (8)

Cosmic karma payback? Research scientist are finding "facial scrubbing mircopearls" - MarilynFL - 4:18pm on 09/26/12
Gross. When I boiled a tea towel for canning it made soap bubbles... - MariaDNoCA - 8:23am on 09/29/12
For the past year or so I've noticed the smell of the DW detergent remains on - LisainLA - 3:09pm on 09/29/12
My guess is that all the appliances now use much less water than they used to. So,....... - KarenNoCA - 12:02am on 09/30/12

I'm having to deal with one of the new washers. Just saying, don't replace old appliances unless - Curious1 - 1:51am on 09/30/12

I had an eye-opener last night. I poured a 1/2 c. milk into a small glass, drank it almost to the - Marg CDN2 - 4:16pm on 09/30/12

Erk! I stopped using powdered in my machine a while ago for this reason. - LisainLA - 10:10pm on 09/30/12
This is what you get for drinking milk! **shudder** :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:10pm on 10/01/12

22910. Pre-peeled bananas, gotta be one of the worst ideas in the what were they thinking category. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:40pm on 09/25/12 (2)

Right up there with crustless frozen peanut butter & jelly sandwiches:) [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:56pm on 09/25/12
Confirms my opinion that society is indeed doomed...and discounts the evolution theory [NT] - cheezz - 5:15pm on 09/26/12

22911. I'm so thrilled to see the site is up & running - I stopped checked eons ago!! :) - michelle - 9:14pm on 09/25/12 (4)

Hi michelle! Welcome back! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:16pm on 09/25/12
Hi Michelle! Great to see you!! Have fun perusing the site... Lots of great recs/ideas/menus [NT] - barb_b - 9:32pm on 09/25/12
Michelle...as in Canadian Scone Maker Extraordinaire Michelle? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:05pm on 09/26/12

and Farmer's Market whiz? so good to see you michelle. [NT] - AngAk1 - 6:09pm on 09/26/12

22912. To check out: Deconstructed Caramel Apple Pie � la Mode [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:11pm on 09/25/12 (2)

How clever is that?! [NT] - cheezz - 5:16pm on 09/26/12
I like this idea... think some diced apples in there would be appropriate too. More apple pie like. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 7:57pm on 09/26/12

22913. Rum Torte with Pastry Cream & Marzipan - Melissa Dallas - 12:20am on 09/26/12 (2)

AND buttercream... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:36am on 09/26/12
This sure looks like a future dessert challenge for me. Thx so much for posting! [NT] - wigs - 4:21pm on 09/27/12

22914. For those of you involved in the basil-preserving string (somewhere above) check THIS out. . . [NT] [LINK] - Steve2 in LA - 1:23am on 09/26/12 (3)

Steve - thank you!!! My basil is getting huge and I was looking for better preserving ideas [NT] - cheezz - 5:20pm on 09/26/12

Got my kosher salt....going to give this a try. [NT] - cheezz - 1:02am on 09/29/12

Very interesting. One might hope that he uses that basil-scented salt after. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:39pm on 09/26/12

22915. Steve, I know this only uses up one jar, but fig jam is really good in a spice jelly roll. - Melissa Dallas - 1:40am on 09/26/12 (1)

Hey, any way you can use it, I say. I made my LAST case of Meyer-Lemon & Fig last weekend. Phew! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 6:58am on 09/26/12

22916. This looks good: Roasted Tomato-Basil Tart with St. George Cheddar [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 12:26pm on 09/26/12 (11)

and did you see the duxelles & brie puff pastry pizza [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 6:37pm on 09/26/12
I have a hard time liking cheddar with tomatoes. Is it just me or the cheddar I buy? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:46pm on 09/26/12

Agree ; although I DO like a tomato on a tuna/cheddar melt (W/ raw onions) Yum! [NT] - barb_b - 10:04pm on 09/26/12
I love Laurie Colwin's Tomato Pie...lots of cheddar in there with a thick hot crust. - MarilynFL - 5:28pm on 09/28/12

spinning tomatoes---who knew??? maybe I'm the last one to hear of it. thanks [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:36pm on 09/28/12

Ya...figured that out for my guacamole first. Now I do it all the time. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:42pm on 09/28/12

I love that we're 4,700 miles & 4 hours apart yet we're chatting across the table. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:43pm on 09/28/12

That is a nice way of wording our forum. I like that! [NT] - barb_b - 12:48pm on 09/29/12

This recipe has you dehydrate tomatoes in the oven first. I have the Cheeseboard cookbook and - Traca - 12:49am on 09/29/12

I'm going to try this method for my friend's tomatoes. The other one didn't work well for me. They - Marg CDN2 - 7:25pm on 09/30/12

Marg, freeze them. they freeze well. I freeze roasted tomatoes in small ziplocks, flattened. - AngAk1 - 5:18pm on 10/01/12

22917. A delicious heart attack [LINK] - Marc In Seattle - 1:14pm on 09/26/12 (3)

Joe, I think this is speaking to you. Do you still have lots of duck fat? [NT] - Curious1 - 4:25pm on 09/26/12

I'm down to about a quart ;-( [NT] - Joe - 3:33pm on 09/28/12

That sounds seriously yum. Bacon fat . . . gewd. Duck fat . . . better! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:44pm on 09/26/12

22918. Trying this with tweaks for dinner tonight: REC: Burnished Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 7:55pm on 09/26/12 (2)

Good to see you in the kitchen! Continued recovery wishes! [NT] - barb_b - 10:06pm on 09/26/12
Review - family liked a lot. (Even the sweet potatoes) But I had to switch to 2 pans halfway - Carianna in WA - 2:07am on 09/27/12

22919. I have been asked to submit two menus and a quote for a - Dawn_MO - 8:26pm on 09/26/12 (6)

Trying to think wayyyy wayyyy back to the catering days.... - Carianna in WA - 10:45pm on 09/26/12

We get half-loin roasts in the cryopack here for under 2 dollars a pound. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:14am on 09/27/12

Dawn, this Italian menu has never failed me: Mushroom Lasagna, Sauteed sausage, onions and peppers, [LINK] - Joe - 1:01am on 09/27/12

Dawn, what a nice compliment to be asked to quote on the job! Not sure if I would want it, but - barb_b - 9:33pm on 09/27/12

My 1st reply 2 an inquiry like that is: What is your budget? -or- What are U thinking of spending? - wigs - 2:30pm on 09/27/12
Easy Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Joe's Sauteed Sausage etc, Quick Vegetable Salad, Creamy Pasta Salad - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:37pm on 09/27/12

22920. This sounds weirdly good REC: Scrambled Egg Whites with Peanut Butter - mistral - 1:17am on 09/27/12 (16)

Really? I have to ponder this for a bit.... [NT] - orchid - 2:31am on 09/27/12
Blech! [NT] - Meryl - 2:43am on 09/27/12
Maybe in an alternate universe? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:15am on 09/27/12
I know this would get reactions like this, but Spicy, peanut and. . . - mistral - 9:23pm on 09/27/12

I'm afraid I'd eat Lemon Meringue Pie topped with Blue Cheese Dressing first. - Steve2 in LA - 9:58pm on 09/27/12

Would you eat a Peanut butter, mayo and fried egg sammy? - mistral - 3:08am on 09/28/12

Oh, you're talking gross-out dishes. What about Kidney Tartare & Earthworm Mash in Snot Gravy. Mmm? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:08am on 09/28/12

These topics are so diverse. I either gain 5 pounds or lose my appetite completely! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:27pm on 09/28/12
Dude, this PB, Mayo and egg is what my hubby's BIL use to eat, . . . - mistral - 5:04pm on 09/28/12

Larry used to eat fried baloney (Luger's jumbo in Pittsburgh), grape jelly + butter on white bread. - MarilynFL - 5:09pm on 09/28/12

You know, I could actually see that. Love fried bologna...it'd kinda be like BBQ. - Steve2 in LA - 7:19pm on 09/28/12

You haven't lived until you have had a bbq bologna sandwich. - Melissa Dallas - 10:42pm on 09/28/12

Absolutely believe you. Everytime I see one on some show, the slaver begins. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:08pm on 09/28/12
I never knew balogna was so yummy until I had it fresh sliced from the deli - who knew? - LisainLA - 3:11pm on 09/29/12

The packaged stuff has totally changed over the years. It has a weird consistency now [NT] - cheezz - 5:09pm on 09/29/12

I could never get past the way it looked...~shudder~ [NT] - LisainLA - 5:38pm on 09/29/12

22921. I don't even really like carrot cake, but these carrot cake cookies spoke to me and looks yummy! [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 1:07am on 09/28/12 (4)

And another variation on carrot cake REC: Carrot Cake Pancakes w/ Cream Cheese Drizzle [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 3:15pm on 09/29/12

Both of these look fantastic! [NT] - LisainLA - 5:37pm on 09/29/12

I made these cookies yesterday - they were delicious and a big hit! Notes.... - cheezz - 9:35pm on 07/07/13

I've been wanting to get some cookie scoops, they refer to the amount they hold - KarenNoCA - 12:07am on 07/08/13

22922. NFR: barcodes and ISBN numbers - cheezz - 1:37am on 09/28/12 (6)

Cheezz >>> - ErininNY - 2:11am on 09/28/12

So you bought the block of 10 with the idea of publishing 10 books? - cheezz - 2:30am on 09/28/12

Yes, I did. Not sure what CS's policies are on the barcode, and I wouldn't want to misinform you... - ErininNY - 6:18pm on 09/28/12

Erin, I've always thought BookLocker was the best POD publisher. They always... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:39pm on 09/28/12

I've only vaguely heard of them, Michael, but - ErininNY - 6:16pm on 09/28/12

I understand now. Thanks for the "why". I appreciate it. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:54am on 09/29/12

22923. REC: Beef Barley Soup This soup is fantastic!!! - Barbara in VA - 1:00pm on 09/28/12 (4)

love the addition of the summer squash. our lovely Alaskan carrots and potatoes are all being - AngAk1 - 5:42pm on 09/28/12

I am so jealous, frost already. I am so ready for cooler weather!! - Barbara in VA - 8:18pm on 09/28/12

they are beautiful, but not that big! I sent a flat rate pkg to Seattle with potatoes and carrots - AngAk1 - 11:56pm on 09/28/12

I love it when people get so excited about simple food. Simple but exquisite. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:12am on 09/29/12

22924. Long Shot ISO: Talked with my mom yesterday about some of the recipes I want her to write down - Carianna in WA - 1:57pm on 09/28/12 (21)

Does this look like it? [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 3:09pm on 09/28/12

I don't think it had hamburger, but I'll ask her later today. Thanks for looking! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:11pm on 09/28/12

Did she give out the recipe to anyone else? I know that I have found - Dawn_MO - 12:24am on 10/01/12

I find having a time frame, state location and ethnic background help with searches. - MarilynFL - 4:57pm on 09/28/12

That said, here's a six-bean casserole that has everything but the Subzero. - MarilynFL - 5:15pm on 09/28/12

This one gave me indigestion just reading 32 grams of fat per serving [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 5:16pm on 09/28/12
wow. [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:44pm on 09/28/12
This one has potential... why is my mom not home right now??? Tx Marilyn! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 7:48pm on 09/28/12

She says this isn't it. :( But I might make it anyway, I like the sounds of it. :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 4:35pm on 09/29/12

My Mom made this Calico Bean dish. no It sausage or pepperoni, but could be added. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 5:47pm on 09/28/12
This maybe? It's from 1989 [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:34pm on 09/28/12

This sure looks as she described, even 3 meats. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:24pm on 09/30/12

Recipes are for some SERIOUS baked beans! I know my family will enjoy them, now for an occasion. - barb_b - 1:52pm on 09/29/12
Know anyone still she may have given the recipe to? - MariaDNoCA - 5:21pm on 09/30/12

Maria's and Marilyn's were the same. I was convinced that was it too, but she - Carianna in WA - 5:31pm on 09/30/12

Drat, I thought the mystery was solved. Just a thought, did she read any other Reiman mags? - Curious1 - 7:23pm on 09/30/12
Can you give us any more info? I'm wondering if it's not from ToH - MariaDNoCA - 8:26pm on 09/30/12

It's possible it's not ToH... she did tell me she knew it came from a magazine, and not a cookbook. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 9:43pm on 09/30/12

If the recipe Maria posted isn't the one, do you remember what kind of beans? [NT] - Curious1 - 5:25pm on 09/30/12
I'm still looking...what about these? Pepperoni Baked Beans (see inside) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:22pm on 09/30/12

and another version [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:29pm on 09/30/12

22925. REC: Fudgy Pecan Streusel Bars from Food and Wine. DH invited 5 people to stay with us for 3 days. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 4:25pm on 09/28/12 (6)

That should have been FIVE days- three I could deal with! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:25pm on 09/28/12

Cyn, our sunroom bed is empty if you need to leave town? [just saying....] [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:26pm on 09/28/12

Pick me up at the airport? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:15am on 09/29/12

Watch out Cyn, she may have a small child and a grandma there! [NT] - barb_b - 12:45pm on 09/29/12

Curses! Foiled again! [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 09/30/12
LOL!!! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:38pm on 09/30/12

22926. REC: Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce--this is made with fresh corn [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 4:28pm on 09/28/12 (0)

22927. FYI: Jar source -- $3.99 per case for the lil' 4oz'ers (smooth sides!) [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 4:40pm on 09/28/12 (6)

That's an excellent price. I paid $12 for 12 on Amazon last holiday...only place I could find them. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:55pm on 09/28/12
But, geeze, $17.49 UPS Ground estimated shipping to California. . . - mistral - 5:01pm on 09/28/12

--But If I lived within reasonable driving distance, I'd be on it in a trice! (nt) [NT] - mistral - 5:02pm on 09/28/12
Yikes, didn't see that. I wonder if they'd ship another way. Tried to call - MariaDNoCA - 5:30pm on 09/28/12

ya probably could get someting a little better if you purchased a whlole pallet. . . - mistral - 9:47pm on 09/28/12

Maybe contact them and ask where you can purchase in your area? [NT] - cheezz - 1:13am on 09/29/12

22928. Found a lovely website - Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful - very nice site. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 4:53pm on 09/28/12 (4)

I can see why you have been enjoying it. What a nice site. Tx for the link [NT] - barb_b - 10:11pm on 09/28/12

Barb, Glad to hear you like the site. I thought it was worthwhile to post. [NT] - GayR - 12:52am on 09/29/12

Gay, we need your Super Sleuth Search Skills re post 22924 >> looking for an older baked bean dish. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:33pm on 09/30/12

Marilyn, I have been looking, and I am still looking....hopefully something will come up. [NT] - GayR - 4:26pm on 09/30/12

22929. Music City Missy, saw this farro cookie and thought of you [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:11pm on 09/28/12 (0)

22930. More plans to cancel beginning farmer programs. Please sign the petition :) [LINK] - MoNJ - 12:40pm on 09/29/12 (9)

Done Mo...All good! [NT] - orchid - 1:55pm on 09/29/12
I signed to help [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 3:24pm on 09/29/12

Thanks--was thinking of you--they had a nice program example for HI - MoNJ - 3:34pm on 09/29/12

Done! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 8:12pm on 09/29/12
For some reason I am not able to submit my signature, but I'll try again. [NT] - Joe - 8:26pm on 09/29/12
Signed. [Joe, your Witness Protection alias is probably being blocked by a software check.] [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:15pm on 09/30/12

It worked this time. Those alias blockers must have taken Sunday off to watch "Homeland." [NT] - Joe - 8:18pm on 09/30/12

I had trouble with the link too--thanks for being persistent! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 8:12pm on 10/01/12

Signed by former resident of the Garden State and aficionado of all green efforts [NT] - FloriSandy - 5:56am on 10/02/12

22931. Many thanks to Meryl for recommending The Baked Brownie in previous posts - outstanding! [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:44pm on 09/29/12 (5)

Lisa, glad to hear it! They're my favorite brownies! Did you use the full amount of salt? I always - Meryl - 8:34pm on 09/29/12

By the way, they're also great while still warm. (or hot, as in my case). I always eat the first - Meryl - 10:42pm on 09/29/12
I did not use all, cut it by half. I also ate some warm - - LisainLA - 5:21am on 09/30/12

I figured you would try them warm, but was just checking - making sure you've been living up to - Meryl - 6:20am on 09/30/12

:D [NT] - LisainLA - 9:58pm on 09/30/12

22932. I thought this was quite amusing - The Terrible Tragedy of The Healthy Eater [LINK] - LisainLA - 5:59pm on 09/29/12 (4)

Fantastic!!! Thanks for posting this brilliant piece - I couldn't stop laughing!!! [NT] - Meryl - 8:47pm on 09/29/12
Oh gawd...wonderful, just wonderful...and sounds like some phone calls I've had. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:12pm on 09/29/12
Thanks Lisa. Forwarding this on to many at Satan's Door. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:28pm on 09/29/12
HAAAAAAAA....this is my Canadian daughter all over! Had to forward it to her :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:40am on 10/01/12

22933. Whoever it was that recommended the Cook's Illustrated French Apple Cake? THANKS!!!! - Steve2 in LA - 8:01am on 09/30/12 (16)

Steve, this looks delicious! I've been craving apple recipes. Thanks! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 2:18pm on 09/30/12
Thanks! Looks wonderful, can't wait to try it...oh Fall, how I love thee [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:42pm on 09/30/12
Me too, me too. I have a butt-load too. Of appples, that is ;o) - DawnNYS - 7:59pm on 09/30/12
If you have some left over, this is the most amazing apple pie!! Sweet Cider Apple Pie [LINK] - cheezz - 2:50am on 10/01/12

ok, that's quite bizarre!! Not only did my copied/pasted link from Photobucket duplicate - cheezz - 2:58am on 10/01/12

Cheezz, you can fix it by removing the html code from the bottom "Image URL" box - LisainLA - 3:04am on 10/01/12

No matter which of the 3 fields I put the URL in, it does the same thing! [NT] - cheezz - 5:25am on 10/01/12

It's better now. :) [NT] - LisainLA - 5:27am on 10/01/12
I give up. I just linked to an old post with the picture already embedded. Too weird! [NT] - cheezz - 5:27am on 10/01/12

Here is your picture - it's lovely, by the way... - LisainLA - 5:28am on 10/01/12

Tasted even better....thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 5:29am on 10/01/12
oh my goodness. I need this right now for breakfast! [NT] - AngAk1 - 5:27pm on 10/01/12

It's been on my list of 'must makes' - thanks Steve, for confirmig it's spectacular! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:37pm on 10/01/12
At the risk of sounding like an idiot, if you don't have a microwave, can you just cook - ErininNY - 2:06am on 10/02/12

Erin, absolutely. The notes with the recipe are specific about the degree of "bendiness" the apples - Steve2 in LA - 4:14am on 10/02/12

TYPO ALERT: For those of you who may have copied the recipe I printed above, please note: - Steve2 in LA - 4:13am on 10/02/12

22934. Rec: Tomato, chard and gruyere casserole... [LINK] - Curious1 - 6:20pm on 09/30/12 (6)

Oh, my! This is right up my alley. I planted chard seeds this week. [NT] - Joe - 1:56am on 10/01/12
Yup- this one talks to me too. Will try it. Thanks Curious [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:10pm on 10/01/12
Yum! I bet this would also be good with emmenthal cheese [NT] - FloriSandy - 6:23pm on 10/01/12

No doubt since gruyere and emmentaler are both types of Swiss cheese [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:13pm on 10/01/12

I know, but emmanthaler is much less expensive. Also, the Swiss have protected their [LINK] - FloriSandy - 5:04am on 10/02/12

Interesting. I was surprised some time ago when I saw French Emmental in France. - Marg CDN2 - 6:19pm on 10/02/12

22935. Rec: Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken Sausage... [LINK] - orchid - 7:44pm on 09/30/12 (4)

Yum, I don't think I've ever seen chicken-apple sausage though. Thanks for posting the recipe. - DawnNYS - 8:09pm on 10/01/12

If you have Costco I bet they will have it- they have all kinds of chicken-apple sausage here [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:19pm on 10/01/12
Here's the one I buy Dawn. I just get it at my regular super market [LINK] - orchid - 11:22pm on 10/01/12

As does Trader Joes [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 10:17pm on 10/01/12

22936. Weekend Six (including farmers market psychosis) - DawnNYS - 8:19pm on 09/30/12 (31)

Oooh, Dawn make this pear and walnut cake that was posted again [LINK] - orchid - 8:56pm on 09/30/12

One thing I forgot to mention is that I find the flavour is greatly enhanced - Marg CDN2 - 9:47pm on 09/30/12

I finally found Margs' changes that I followed. It's in the link. And Marg, [LINK] - orchid - 9:56pm on 09/30/12

Yes, thanks for the reminder. But why wouldn't we want to peel the pears first? [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:55pm on 10/01/12

Um, cause Marg said? Kidding! I didn't peel them as the recipe - orchid - 11:14pm on 10/01/12

This sounds great. Filing it away for weekend breakfast! [NT] - ErininNY - 2:13am on 10/02/12

Made this tonight, and had to sub toasted almonds and coffee (for the rum). Excellent! - ErininNY - 3:09am on 10/05/12

Gosh, I used a bundt pan also and it was incredibly moist. What would - orchid - 1:11pm on 10/05/12

Did you bake it for the entire 55 min.? Or maybe the full sugar amount made it more moist. [NT] - ErininNY - 3:07pm on 10/05/12

I always bake mine for at least an hour in the bundt and it's still very moist. maybe the sugar. it - AngAk1 - 5:14pm on 10/05/12
I don't remember really but I have a new stove and I'm really not - orchid - 8:26pm on 10/05/12

There's one in my oven right now. Doing it to take to dinner tonight with the caramel whipped cream. - Marg CDN2 - 10:39pm on 10/05/12

I find it's more delicate when fresh---can fall apart a bit when cut. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:15pm on 10/05/12
Ok, I'll let it sit a bit, then. And may have to make caramel + whipped cream tomorrow. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 12:08am on 10/06/12

My Weekend Six - LisainLA - 5:40am on 10/01/12
Weekend Six (long) - ErininNY - 10:52am on 10/01/12

OMG; your comment about nearly kissing the cheese guy made me laugh! Sounds like you had a - barb_b - 1:38pm on 10/01/12

Yes, it was a lot of fun; thanks. Need to set up that Essex St. Market trip for all of us! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:54pm on 10/01/12

Your cheese story reminded me that I found white Stilton with cranberries again at Wegmans! - DawnNYS - 7:59pm on 10/01/12

Mmmm, Wegmans. The envy of downstate NY! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:08am on 10/02/12

Also about salt vs. sweet. I've noticed that since - DawnNYS - 8:02pm on 10/01/12

Hmm, interesting! My husband also thought it was sweet. I guess just too many carrots? :( - ErininNY - 2:09am on 10/02/12

Carrots can do it. It can be difficult to balance sweet and salty. There's an Epi recipe for - Curious1 - 4:47pm on 10/02/12

Oh, I've made that Mahogany Beef Stew, too, and really like it. (Figures!) ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:16pm on 10/02/12

weekend six: down to the river to check on the flooding. yikes [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:15pm on 10/01/12

picture of the retirement cookies. [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk1 - 7:16pm on 10/01/12
Thought of you when I heard about the flooding--glad you're ok! Also: moose bacon?! Do tell! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 7:44pm on 10/01/12
I love the palm trees! Cabin-day sounds wonderful (except for the rotting fish part!). - DawnNYS - 8:06pm on 10/01/12

don't tell anyone, but we used the hotdog spears to spear and fling the fish back into the river--- - AngAk1 - 11:18pm on 10/01/12

TMI?? [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:19pm on 10/01/12

Lol Ang, I think I've told you I love your sense of humor. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:48pm on 10/02/12

22937. Mediterranean Style Chicken & Bean Stew - Food & Wine Magazine [LINK] - GayR - 8:24pm on 09/30/12 (0)

22938. OK, so here's my screw up. (CathyZ...please just walk on by) [LINK] - orchid - 8:30pm on 09/30/12 (5)

Serendipity reigns supreme! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:45pm on 09/30/12
orchid, I have a small Tupperware container sitting at the present atop my flour bin w/ a mistake - wigs - 1:27pm on 10/01/12

Ahhh, a girl after my heart. Find a way to make it happen! [NT] - orchid - 11:02pm on 10/01/12

LOL- this is how new wonderful recipes are born! Congratulations [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:39pm on 10/01/12

(smiling sheepishly...) [NT] - orchid - 10:56pm on 10/01/12

22939. Do you think I can freeze this potato filling? I'm prepping some meals for the week, [LINK] - LisainLA - 10:02pm on 09/30/12 (10)

In my experience, the peppers get a bit watery and loose texture and the cabbage can be iffy.... - KarenNoCA - 11:11pm on 09/30/12

That's a good idea - for some reason I didn't read the cabbage as being cooked - LisainLA - 11:37pm on 09/30/12

this one is new to me---potato taco. can't quite wrap my head around it. although, it's kinda like - AngAk1 - 6:24pm on 10/01/12

and samosas and roti. MMMMMMMMMMMMM love roti [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 7:27pm on 10/01/12

Yes, very much like samosas and roti. :D [NT] - LisainLA - 12:13am on 10/02/12

It's a crunchy/creamy thing. I had a very dear friend whose sister used to make - LisainLA - 12:12am on 10/02/12

Lisa, what they call a pasilla pepper in California is a poblano everywhere else. Dark green, - Joe - 12:38am on 10/02/12

LOL - I always pause when I'm shopping, because I can never remember which ones are which - LisainLA - 2:01am on 10/02/12

It doesn't help that Californians (Baja and Alta) insists that their names for chiles - Joe - 2:13am on 10/02/12

And without the cheese, it's like a veg patteees, maaan. Me be too long from Caribbean maan. [NT] - Marg CDN2 - 12:21am on 10/02/12

22940. Starting to clean out the fridge...so far oldest thing was a jar of - Michael in Sarasota - 11:51pm on 09/30/12 (19)

I hated having to do that after our fridge died - and it was exactly those things - LisainLA - 1:02am on 10/01/12
Such a good idea Michael. I made a freezer list but not a fridge list and it has gotten - Curious1 - 1:34am on 10/01/12
Such a sad recollection. When I moved here, it was in January. My stuff had to cross the prairies, - Marg CDN2 - 5:30am on 10/01/12
Another thought, it's amazing how the cost of all the household/garage products they won't pack - Curious1 - 2:54pm on 10/01/12
Can you pack them all in a cooler and just buy a bag of ice when you need it? [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:01pm on 10/01/12

I did this with dry ice when the fridge died - worked well. And no puddles of water. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:17pm on 10/01/12
I do that when I have a party and need room but 7 days is a long time and besides - Michael in Sarasota - 2:29am on 10/02/12

We should ALL clean out our fridge doors - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:01pm on 10/01/12

And, by the way, our spice cabinets too - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:08pm on 10/01/12

I'm sad that WF no longer carries the bulk spices it once did. - MariaDNoCA - 6:20pm on 10/01/12

This is what I was thinking too, Cathy. A lot of the asian sauces - Michael in Sarasota - 2:25am on 10/02/12

Good idea Michael- me too [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:46am on 10/02/12

Having flashbacks of last month when I had to do that when we got - DawnNYS - 7:50pm on 10/01/12
The worst part is cleaning all of those pesky jars for recycling :( hate that gooey chore :( [NT] - MoNJ - 8:16pm on 10/01/12

Yup, had the sink full of them with a drop of detergent and hot water over night. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 2:26am on 10/02/12
You're supposed to clean them?? [NT] - Curious1 - 4:50pm on 10/02/12

Was thinking the same thing. Our trash company said it wasn't necessary so we don't do it. - Pat-NoCal - 5:17pm on 10/02/12

If we don't we get lots of bugs and critters in the recycling bin. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:20pm on 10/02/12

Our recycling must be clean. Potential fines if it's not. Dishwasher contents are strange here! [NT] - Traca - 9:09pm on 10/02/12

22941. Thanks to socalpotter for recommending these North African Meatballs - so good! [LINK] - LisainLA - 1:10am on 10/01/12 (4)

glad you liked it Lisa, your revisions sound great. - socalpotter - 6:11am on 10/01/12
These sound delicious! I will give them a try this week. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 11:56am on 10/01/12
Got a question about the recipe - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:55pm on 10/01/12

I always think of green with African cuisine, I used some nice firm Queen Sevillas. [NT] - LisainLA - 12:16am on 10/02/12

22942. I'm cruising old posts 4 holiday RECs & cannot find 1 cheezz referenced frm an Oct 2006 BH&G [LINK] - wigs - 2:19pm on 10/01/12 (9)

I wonder if this could be the one, but reviews don't go back to 2006. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:50pm on 10/01/12

Curious, That is it.....Here is the Annual Recipe Cookbook of BH&G for 2006 with the cake on the [LINK] - GayR - 4:07pm on 10/01/12

This blog post has original rec, says online version has typo [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:11pm on 10/01/12

thanks maria. this looks like a winner for a Thanksgiving cake. I love the "1 bowl" BHG cakes. - AngAk1 - 6:53pm on 10/01/12
Good catch Maria! [NT] - Curious1 - 4:51pm on 10/02/12

ME? Chocolate pumpkin cake? Sure don't remember that...sorry! [NT] - cheezz - 3:16am on 10/02/12
Caryn, could it be this Chocolate Harvest Cake from the Nov 2006 issue? cheezz said her girlfriend [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:55pm on 10/02/12
Thx 2 one & all 4 yr replies! I'm cracking up that it was cheezz's post originally, but she does - wigs - 2:01pm on 10/08/12

Yup, the old brain isn't what it used to be :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:39pm on 10/08/12

22943. Receipe Request: Pets de Soeurs and Fruit Cake BATTER. - Marsha tbay - 8:05pm on 10/01/12 (11)

Here's a good light cake from David Lebovitz--REC: Christmas Cake--we love it... - charlie - 8:31pm on 10/01/12
Hi Marsha!! Here is my mom's old DARK recipe, certainly T&T. - Marg CDN2 - 9:01pm on 10/01/12
Here's an addendum to his request. TIA, Marsha - Marsha tbay - 10:42pm on 10/01/12
cheezz, we should save this thread to put in T&T great threads for fruit cake. [NT] - AngAk1 - 11:11pm on 10/01/12

Isn't Great Fruitcake an oxymoron like Accordion Music or Military Intelligence? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:37pm on 10/01/12

Hahahahahaha! [NT] - Meryl - 12:09am on 10/02/12

2 fruit/nut cakes posted by Nan and T&T. both contain eggs though. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk1 - 11:14pm on 10/01/12
No fruit cake recipe, but I have a recipe for Pets de Soeurs. Did she want that too? [NT] - Joe - 12:34am on 10/02/12

Thank you, Joe, he wrote me this AM and told me what it is; he has the recipe already. TU! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 3:40pm on 10/02/12

We found a close cake to the Aussie's that he wanted and here's the recipe - Marsha tbay - 3:38pm on 10/02/12
In thanks for helping with finding a recipe, Ron has shared this Cinnabon clone rcp.Pets De Soeurs - Marsha tbay - 7:11pm on 10/02/12

22944. REC Cauliflower and Chicken Pasta - DawnNYS - 8:20pm on 10/01/12 (0)

22945. If I am going to freeze corn, would you cook - DawnNYS - 8:27pm on 10/01/12 (2)

blanch it and cool before freezing, Dawn [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:28pm on 10/01/12
I don't bother to blanch anymore... - desertculinary - 9:10pm on 10/01/12

22946. It's October 1st...what's Halloweenie at your house, or plans/wants to be? - MariaDNoCA - 8:39pm on 10/01/12 (5)

Look how super cute these deviled eggs are for Halloween! [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 11:47pm on 10/01/12

cute! [NT] - AngAk1 - 1:34am on 10/02/12

yes, and easy -- love deviled eggs [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:50am on 10/02/12

No party here but I am going to make these super cute pumpkin [LINK] - orchid - 12:25am on 10/02/12

And also, since the VERY long Building Captain [LINK] - orchid - 12:35am on 10/02/12

22947. This looks amazing!!! "Pumpkin Crunch Layer Cake," the website is wonderful, some great recipes and [LINK] - GayR - 11:42pm on 10/01/12 (1)

More than 2 lbs each of butter & cheese. How could it not be good? - Melissa Dallas - 12:55am on 10/02/12

22948. Shugary Sweets Blog - Recipe "Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake." Lovely! [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 11:59pm on 10/01/12 (0)