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

20281. Bought a ham today. Besides sandwiches & split pea soup, what do you recommend I do with it? [NT] - Traca - 8:27pm on 03/26/11 (35)

Potato Soup with Two Cheeses [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:42pm on 03/26/11
Julia to the rescue: Granny's Ham and Potato Gratin with mustard garlic sauce [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 8:45pm on 03/26/11

And her Ham and Breadcrumb-stuffed Cabbage Rolls [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 8:47pm on 03/26/11

Antipasto Salad, Chef's Salad, Potato Salad, Breakfast Tortillas, Cajun Rice and Beans... [NT] - Meryl - 8:52pm on 03/26/11
Pasta Shells with Peas and Ham [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:06pm on 03/26/11
I recently made a breakfast dish with leftover ham. - barb_b - 7:09am on 03/27/11
Here's a thread on leftover ham. Perhaps we could get these all together for Great Threads? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:03am on 03/27/11

Open-face ham, cheddar and apple butter sandwiches from Colleen. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:04am on 03/27/11

Another leftover ham thread. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:12am on 03/27/11
make a big batch of mac and cheese and ham and freeze individual containers for lunch at work or - Janet in NC - 9:56am on 03/27/11

Growing up, my mom used to add chunks of leftover ham to scalloped potatoes. Mmmm, good. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:29pm on 03/27/11

This is my suggestion, too, Pat! Pure comfort food :^) [NT] - Debbie in GA - 12:37pm on 03/27/11

Comfort food indeed! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:14pm on 03/27/11

Two Ham Loaf recipes. I usually make the first because it uses more ham than pork and make the - Curious1 - 10:48am on 03/27/11
Ham and Asparagus Manicotti. - Curious1 - 10:51am on 03/27/11

Ham, Fontina & Spinach Bread Pudding - Curious1 - 10:53am on 03/27/11

Hearty Ham Omelet - Curious1 - 10:54am on 03/27/11

New Orleans Red Beans - Curious1 - 10:55am on 03/27/11

Porcini Fondue with Ham and Ciabatta [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:01am on 03/27/11

Ham Jambalaya [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:07am on 03/27/11

Louisiana Jambalaya...inside is my modified version of the linked recipe, cut in half and changes [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:11am on 03/27/11

Richard in Cincy's Kentucky Ham Balls [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:58am on 03/27/11

I seem to have left out the secret KY ingredient in the ham balls - Richard in Cincy - 10:25am on 03/28/11

These mini frittatas are nice. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:52am on 03/27/11

and don't forget quiche. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:21pm on 03/27/11

Rec: Savory Crepes with Creamy Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Filling [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:00pm on 03/27/11
Geez, I was considering skipping the ham this Easter but this thread has it back on the menu. [NT] - Joe - 12:05pm on 03/27/11

I vote for putting it back on the menu. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 12:08pm on 03/27/11

The problem is the guest list grows each year and I have fewer leftovers to play with. - Joe - 12:52pm on 03/27/11

Rec: Croque Madame [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:09pm on 03/27/11
Rec: Tuscan Ribollita. Didn't have kale when I made this so [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:18pm on 03/27/11
The Croissant Breakfast Casserole posted by Deb in MI is FABulous with ham! [LINK] - cheezz - 3:03pm on 03/27/11

Sorta like Pat's Croque Madame above... except with croissants and you assemble it the night before. [NT] - cheezz - 3:04pm on 03/27/11

Wrap a couple packs of slices for the freezer... - Richard in Cincy - 10:26am on 03/28/11
Yowza! I need another ham. :) Thanks everyone. [NT] - Traca - 10:27am on 03/29/11

20282. One of the coolest websites I have seen in a while - They Draw and Cook [NT] [LINK] - Music City Missy - 8:38pm on 03/26/11 (3)

It's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:35am on 03/27/11
What fun! I actually have a whole cookbook written as comic strips - Lana in FL - 6:30pm on 03/27/11
I can't read this at all. Way too much going on for my dyslexic eyes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:43am on 03/28/11

20283. Orange essence vs orange oil help please.................. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 8:01am on 03/27/11 (5)

Barb, I've found several references to "orange blosssom essence" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:24pm on 03/27/11

Orange essence is probably the unAmercian for orange extract. [NT] - Lana in FL - 6:34pm on 03/27/11

One day I'll learn to type. I did manage to change 'ornage'. <sigh> [NT] - Lana in FL - 6:35pm on 03/27/11

There is a company named Boyajian that makes Pure Lemon Oil which I use to flavor olive oil. They [LINK] - PatBastrop - 11:27pm on 03/27/11
Okay, no time to go back to the Mediterranean grocery. So, I used the zest of - Barbara in VA - 5:19pm on 03/28/11

20284. Question about Bananas Foster sauce - can it be made ahead of time? [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 11:09am on 03/27/11 (11)

I would say yes, the sauce should hold just fine. I would reheat gently though, so the butter - Pat-NoCal - 11:40am on 03/27/11

Did it work? Did you need the whip? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:58pm on 03/28/11

I mean, did you need the *whisk*? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 4:58pm on 03/28/11
Indeed. "Before the cream sets out too long, you must whip it!" [NT] - ErininNY - 9:00pm on 03/28/11

*sits! Ahem. [NT] - ErininNY - 10:22pm on 03/28/11

Does the cream have a safe word? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:03am on 03/29/11

It is way to early to laugh this hard!!!!! [NT] - orchid - 9:43am on 03/29/11

you could borrow one from Joe :) [NT] - AngAk - 3:28pm on 03/29/11

I dunno, Joe's is getting alot of use these days. He's likely holding on to 'em til August vote end. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:14am on 03/30/11

Yes, I will whisk you all into submission. [NT] - Joe - 9:30pm on 03/30/11

I've even made the Brennan's recipe, jarred it and given for Xmas presents - Melissa Dallas - 3:44pm on 03/28/11

20285. Sylvia, I made the Family Beef Curry Pie you posted above last night for dinner... [LINK] - Debbie in GA - 12:42pm on 03/27/11 (2)

We really enjoyed this recipe as well. DH had 3 helpings! [NT] - Sylvia - 7:13am on 03/29/11
Thanks to both of you. I had overlooked this and it looks so good. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:20am on 03/29/11

20286. I'm going to be totally incorrect here - but I need VOTES PLEASE [LINK] - Music City Missy - 12:51pm on 03/27/11 (27)

Done. And who says cheesecake doesn't make a difference in the world? - Joe - 1:01pm on 03/27/11
Done! Also another vote for the garden! [NT] - Anna_X - 1:18pm on 03/27/11
Done! I did it under Orchid so you would know it was me. Will we get a piece?;0) [NT] - orchid - 1:32pm on 03/27/11
Will do! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:33pm on 03/27/11
I am stupid here but how do you vote don't see a place [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 1:50pm on 03/27/11

Just by going to the bottom and posting a comment with your vote [NT] - Music City Missy - 1:53pm on 03/27/11

Thanks every one! I promise to try and get us the recipe(s)!!! [NT] - Music City Missy - 1:54pm on 03/27/11

Now that's a nice trade off! [NT] - orchid - 3:59pm on 03/27/11

It says to vote with the name of the contestant -- how do we put your name in?? [NT] - cheezz - 3:08pm on 03/27/11

I figured it out Melissa.... a little slow here! [NT] - cheezz - 3:15pm on 03/27/11

Done. Good Luck! [NT] - Cindy - 3:32pm on 03/27/11
Added my vote. [NT] - Meryl - 3:48pm on 03/27/11
I'm in, and I loved your entry. You deserve to win. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:44pm on 03/27/11

Ditto! Good luck, Melissa. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:46pm on 03/27/11

I just voted, but I don't see anyone's comments (vote). Mine is awaiting "moderation" [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:45pm on 03/27/11

I think they all must be awaiting. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:48pm on 03/27/11
mine too! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:11pm on 03/27/11

I spend my lif waiting. [NT] - desertjean - 6:39pm on 03/27/11

Sigh...that would be *life* [NT] - desertjean - 6:40pm on 03/27/11

Voted! [NT] - Tess - 7:38pm on 03/27/11
I looked at the voting posts at 5:15am. Looking good, Melissa! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:18am on 03/28/11
Good luck MCM! I posted my vote too :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:10am on 03/28/11
You've got my vote! [NT] - judy-mass - 7:46am on 03/28/11
Another vote for you! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 9:19am on 03/28/11
When you win, please share every creamy detail with us! - colleenmomof2 - 9:44am on 03/28/11

...and if you're in Chicago and see George Clooney, please share every dreamy detail with us. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:01am on 03/28/11

Wow, response from everyone has been wonderful! Surely Melissa will win that cheesecake! - Marianne - 11:00am on 03/28/11

20287. Help me, please to find the way to use up canned goods - Anna_X - 1:14pm on 03/27/11 (17)

Black beans and hatches?! Make a big pot of chili!! Or a pot of black beans and serve over rice [NT] - cheezz - 3:16pm on 03/27/11

That's what I do- make a huge pot, freeze in portions. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:30pm on 03/27/11

Black Bean Quesadillas, Black Bean Patties with Cilantro and Lime, Black Bean Burritos, - Meryl - 3:42pm on 03/27/11

Any recipes you would be able to post easily Meryl? [NT] - orchid - 4:32pm on 03/27/11

I have complete, typed out recipes for the Black Bean Patties and Gallo Pinto. For the quesadillas - Meryl - 4:39pm on 03/27/11

Sure, the Black Bean Patties for sure and I'm just having trouble - orchid - 5:30pm on 03/27/11

The Black Bean Patties are #9 at the link Pat posted. [NT] - Meryl - 5:41pm on 03/27/11

For the quesadillas, I sautee sliced onion, sliced red bell pepper, and garlic. Then I add salsa, - Meryl - 5:52pm on 03/27/11

Thanks Meryl and Pat. These all sound really good and I love your - orchid - 3:21pm on 03/28/11

both the black bean patties and gallo pinto are in the thread I linked to below. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:34pm on 03/27/11

Thanks, Pat. [NT] - Meryl - 5:40pm on 03/27/11

This Black Bean Soup with Cumin, Cilantro and Lime will use 7 cans blk beans, and [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:32pm on 03/27/11

Soup sounds great. Any ideas with froz grnd turkey - Anna_X - 6:05pm on 03/27/11

Lots of good recipes for ground turkey here in the archives, including one I make alot!!, [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 8:26pm on 03/27/11

Food banks LOVE canned beans. I buy them often for the barrels at my church [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:12pm on 03/27/11

Ahead of you there, I have a box in my car to drop off tomorrow! - Anna_X - 9:34pm on 03/27/11

this Black Bean "Hummus" is one of my favorites [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 1:44pm on 03/28/11

20288. Not to be maudlin, but may I say how much I love this site? - Anna_X - 1:25pm on 03/27/11 (5)

awwww.... back atcha Anna :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:17pm on 03/27/11
Anna, I was just recently thinking the same thing.. There was a recent comment on how this is the - barb_b - 9:58am on 03/28/11

Ha, especially the whip! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:04am on 03/28/11
Ditto, ditto, ditto! Thanks to everyone for making it so much fun! [NT] - Marianne - 11:03am on 03/28/11
oh the whip, LOL! thanks for the chuckles everyone, every.single.day. [NT] - AngAk - 1:45pm on 03/28/11

20289. Sunday Six - Lana in FL - 3:43pm on 03/27/11 (3)

....Lana, be on the lookout for my car in your driveway! Here's my six - MarilynFL - 4:57pm on 03/27/11

Oh Marilyn, I saw your post about the tempering machine - Lana in FL - 6:25pm on 03/27/11

Amen sister. I think the tempering genome is missing from my DNA. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:52am on 03/28/11

20290. Vote tally as of 3:55 EST March 27 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 1,633 [LINK] - orchid - 3:56pm on 03/27/11 (8)

1648 as of 10:27 pm EST! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:27pm on 03/27/11
Question? Do I continue voting or not? Joe said the fine print says only US residents or some such. - elaine - 12:56am on 03/28/11

The print is so fine, and even so the window it opens up is not big enough to see the tiny rules - Joe - 11:59am on 03/28/11

1679!! Got both my votes in this morning, one at home and one at work. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:59am on 03/28/11
Yay! I just made it 1701 and DH will be 1702! Thanks for the tally, orchid. [NT] - Marianne - 11:08am on 03/28/11

You're welcome Marianne and I think Michael will be back today to post it. - orchid - 3:07pm on 03/28/11

Re: daily tally...me too [NT] - Marianne - 9:35pm on 03/28/11

1724! 3 brothers are gaining... [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:07pm on 03/28/11

20291. Indoor Pulled Pork with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce. A different take on pulled pork from ATK. - Curious1 - 4:34pm on 03/27/11 (2)

gosh this sounds good. all of the sauces too. adding the pork juice to regular BBQ sauce - AngAk - 1:52pm on 03/28/11

Doesn't it? And really good reviews on their bulletin board and by bloggers. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:13am on 03/29/11

20292. Smoked sundried tomatoes (not in oil). Has anyone tried them? It sounds like they'd be even better - Meryl - 7:40pm on 03/27/11 (5)

Meryl these sound wonderful, where did you see them? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:15pm on 03/28/11

Hi Barbara, I saw them on Amazon. I haven't checked in the stores yet. [NT] - Meryl - 3:34pm on 03/28/11

Hi Meryl. My son brought 2 bags of them home, they're OK. I think when you - Cindy - 2:06pm on 03/28/11

So, Cindy, would you say you prefer the nonsmoked sundried tomatoes? [NT] - Meryl - 3:35pm on 03/28/11

Yes, but I haven't cooked them into anything except Pizza. - Cindy - 4:18pm on 03/29/11

20293. SOFRC.... - Sandra in New York - 9:33pm on 03/27/11 (14)

I would suggest the Larder Barter :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:55pm on 03/27/11

Um, yeah, but I won't want stuff in return, unless it's square footage, I have no room for it!! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 7:51pm on 03/28/11

I am excited for you!! A number of years ago, we had our "stuff" in storage for 6 months. I was - barb_b - 7:26am on 03/28/11

Nothing has made me really smile, yet... - Sandra in New York - 7:53pm on 03/28/11

Wow! Finally... - judy-mass - 7:39am on 03/28/11

Judy, you will definitely come have a look! - Sandra in New York - 7:53pm on 03/28/11

Ha! Good try. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:06pm on 03/28/11

(Although I appreciate the thought!) [NT] - ErininNY - 5:48pm on 03/31/11

I don't even want to think how many boxes it would require for - Richard in Cincy - 10:13am on 03/28/11

"Gugelhupf" sounds like someone speaking with a mouth stuffed with marshmallows. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:59am on 03/28/11
And wooden spoons.. .how many does one need? - Sandra in New York - 7:55pm on 03/28/11

In our last move, I had sixty boxes of books. :) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:36am on 03/28/11

Thank God I'm not alone. I had 55 Xerox boxes of books. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:57am on 03/28/11

I don't even want to think about how many I'd need!... - Richard in Cincy - 12:25pm on 03/28/11

20294. Has anyone heard from Melissa? I'm anxious to hear. [NT] - orchid - 10:38pm on 03/27/11 (30)

I haven't heard anything. She has all my contact info. I'll let you know if I hear anything. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:05am on 03/28/11
Just got home to my parents' house yesterday afternoon - Melissa Dallas - 9:03am on 03/28/11

Outstanding news! - colleenmomof2 - 9:28am on 03/28/11
So happy at the good news, you've been on my mind. Get plenty of rest. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:39am on 03/28/11
M, you are herein inducted into the Tumors Resembling Large Fruit Sisterhood. Blessings be upon you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:41am on 03/28/11
Whew! Hope you're enjoying well-deserved R&R. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:43am on 03/28/11
So good to hear from you and with good news! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:59am on 03/28/11
Wonderful news, hope you continue to recover very very quickly... [NT] - SallyBR - 10:04am on 03/28/11
Wishing you a speedy and non-eventful R&R. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:11am on 03/28/11
Great news--so glad to hear it went well. Here's to your speedy recovery. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:35am on 03/28/11
Melissa, our thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. Best regards. [NT] - Marianne - 11:13am on 03/28/11
((Melissa)) Rest up, get well, and let your parents dote on you. [NT] - Joe - 11:41am on 03/28/11
Melissa, I'm so glad you feel well enough to get everyone updated. Great news! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:43am on 03/28/11
Great news! Praying for a speedy recovery! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 12:40pm on 03/28/11
Oh, my. thanks for letting us know how you are doing. Rest a lot and look forward to - PatBastrop - 1:03pm on 03/28/11

Oh, even with incision pain I'm MUCH better. I actually slept - Melissa Dallas - 1:40pm on 03/28/11

great! you seem in such good spirits----makes us happy. [NT] - AngAk - 1:56pm on 03/28/11

Wonderful! so glad things went well for you. You must feel really skinny minus 22 lbs-holy cow! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:40pm on 03/28/11

The seven liters of fluid was another 15 plus pounds [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:45pm on 03/28/11

I'm so happy to hear everything went well. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.Speedy recovery! [NT] - Cindy - 1:53pm on 03/28/11
So glad to hear you're doing well. Thanks for letting us know. [NT] - orchid - 3:03pm on 03/28/11
Wonderful news and have a speedy recovery. [NT] - elaine - 3:05pm on 03/28/11
Great news, Melissa! [NT] - Meryl - 3:39pm on 03/28/11
Very good news! Rest up and let your parents spoil you rotten! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 7:58pm on 03/28/11
...what everyone said!! Rest, heal, and enjoy the copious attention from family :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:22am on 03/29/11
Get Well soon Melissa--and congratulations! [NT] - charlie - 9:31am on 03/29/11
OUCH... I didn't know. Glad things are going good for you now! [NT] - DawnNYS - 10:28pm on 03/31/11

Melissa, Wonderful news.....speedy recovery! [NT] - GayR - 9:55am on 03/28/11
Glad to hear the good news. Hoping for speedy recoup. [NT] - BobbiJoAZ - 11:22am on 03/28/11
So happy to hear Melissa! Wishing you all the best. Sleep is Good! [NT] - barb_b - 3:33pm on 03/28/11

20295. Joe... [LINK] - lizzy - 6:13am on 03/28/11 (7)

yum! good job [NT] - PatBastrop - 8:37am on 03/28/11

Thanks, Pat :) [NT] - lizzy - 8:42am on 03/28/11

Mind? You've made my day. - Joe - 11:22am on 03/28/11

Whew! I'm so glad :) [NT] - lizzy - 12:34pm on 03/28/11

A trip down memory lane, this recipe is how I first made friends with Randi [LINK] - Joe - 5:06pm on 03/28/11

Lizzy, looks lovely, and thanks for the reminder of a fun recipe. [NT] - barb_b - 3:29pm on 03/28/11

Thanks, everyone! - lizzy - 8:55pm on 03/28/11

20296. Cute Idea for Easter Dessert - Lemon Easter Egg Cakes from Woman's Day Mag [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:17am on 03/28/11 (6)

Also like the recipe for Cheesecake with Macaroon Crust [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:21am on 03/28/11

Here's a fun idea: Cadbury Creme Deviled Eggs (sweet) [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 10:32am on 03/28/11

cute, Traca..... [NT] - GayR - 10:44am on 03/28/11

I seem to be craving coconut -have a look @ BH&G Coconut Macaroon Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:32am on 03/28/11

Or BH&G other Coconut Macaroon Cheesecake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:39am on 03/28/11
That looks REALLY good... I've been on a coconut kick, too. Making Killer Carrot Cake today [LINK] - cheezz - 3:50pm on 03/28/11

20297. Martha Stewart's Green Juice [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:06am on 03/28/11 (3)

Also, I don't have a juicer--can I just use my blender? [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:11am on 03/28/11
Amanda,I think the blender would give you more of a texture Iike soup. I don't know if straining it - Curious1 - 9:58pm on 03/28/11
I posted it--and have made the juice--"it's a good thing" [NT] - charlie - 6:41pm on 03/29/11

20298. FRC: File this under the joy of cooking for teenagers. The parents of a classmate... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:24pm on 03/28/11 (22)

Bravo, Michael. Love food stories like this. Thank you for sharing. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:30pm on 03/28/11
That story just made my day! Thank you for sharing it. ;) [NT] - MoNJ - 12:32pm on 03/28/11

ditto. [NT] - AngAk - 2:06pm on 03/28/11

As a cook AND a former high school yearbook staffer, I thank you for these stories. - Joe - 12:41pm on 03/28/11
Thank you so much Michael. Thanks for sharing good "foodie" stories with us :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 1:36pm on 03/28/11
Food is love. Thanks much for sharing. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:41pm on 03/28/11
Amen to that, Michael. I used to live in a "less than desirable" beach in San Diego, my neighbors - Steve2 in LA - 3:15pm on 03/28/11

Steve, you really should write this stuff down! [NT] - Joe - 6:01pm on 03/28/11

Interesting, I thought I just did . . . [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:06am on 03/29/11

Gotcha. [NT] - Joe - 2:45pm on 03/29/11

Oh, did you live in El Cajon too?! [NT] - cheezz - 6:44pm on 03/28/11

Oh not as nice as El Cajon. . . it was Ocean Beach. The "evil" son of a beach. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 11:53pm on 03/28/11

Ocean Beach.... yeah, walking distance from my mom-in-law's house. "Colorful" [NT] - cheezz - 1:24am on 03/29/11

Haven't been there since the 70's so I imagine it's changed a bit. My beach apt ran me $185 a month, - Steve2 in LA - 2:43am on 03/29/11

Mission Beach, by the roller coaster was my hangout as a teen. Not quite as gritty... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:35am on 03/29/11

Good, GOOD times, huh? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:05pm on 03/29/11

nope... hasn't changed at all [NT] - cheezz - 7:10pm on 03/29/11

Did you happen to see the t-shirts they sold in San Diego a few years back that said... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:37am on 03/29/11

HA!! Yes, you should have. Too funny [NT] - cheezz - 7:12pm on 03/29/11

great story! [NT] - AngAk - 8:25pm on 03/28/11

What a nice story! Thanks for sharing... very very cool... [NT] - SallyBR - 3:36pm on 03/28/11
awwwww.... what nice stories! One good deed... as they say. Reminds me of the movie "Pay It Forward" [NT] - cheezz - 3:54pm on 03/28/11

20299. REC: Richard Fruit Bread - Richard in Cincy - 12:45pm on 03/28/11 (2)

I love that you have items like Teff flour and diastatic malt simply sitting around on your shelves! [NT] - ErininNY - 10:26pm on 03/28/11

Erin it's like opening Pandora's Box when I go in there. - Richard in Cincy - 1:13am on 04/03/11

20300. Korean Marinade with rice wine - Pam - 1:44pm on 03/28/11 (0)

20301. Dry banana bread - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:57pm on 03/28/11 (7)

Butter, cube, toast, then make into bread pudding. Serve with caramel sauce [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:37pm on 03/28/11

I do this all the time with leftovers or minor flops. Also great with chocolate chips and walnuts - Steve2 in LA - 3:09pm on 03/28/11

Our old company cafeteria made the best bread pudding and it was all the leftovers - Melissa Dallas - 3:50pm on 03/28/11

I like french toast made with stale banananananan bread [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:34pm on 03/28/11
Two thin slices, toasted, nutella in the middle, Yum. [NT] - Cindy - 3:40pm on 03/28/11

I like the way you think! :) [NT] - Traca - 10:19pm on 03/28/11

Thanks, all! My husband says it's good toasted... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:55am on 03/29/11

20302. Almond Texas Sheet Cake [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:23pm on 03/28/11 (8)

My aunt adores it too. I will pass this on. She even POURS it into her brownie batter. - Melissa Dallas - 2:39pm on 03/28/11
This sounds delicious, but I'm not sure what to bake it in. Is it a rimmed - Cindy - 3:45pm on 03/28/11

Original is in jelly roll pan-think this is too. It is thin cake-almost like brownie squares [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:52pm on 03/28/11
Yes, my friend used a jelly-roll pan. It had risen a bit above the rim, but not much. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:27pm on 03/28/11

Thanks! [NT] - Cindy - 5:29pm on 03/28/11

I love white Texas Sheet cake too! does anyone else think that 3T of almond extract is too much in - AngAk - 8:03pm on 03/28/11

Yes, I wouldn't use that much. [NT] - Meryl - 8:09pm on 03/28/11
You would think so, but it made the icing taste like marzipan. I loved it. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:43pm on 03/28/11

20303. Picked up 2 cans of Hatch chiles in my Trader Joes yesterday.... now... what to make! [NT] - cheezz - 3:51pm on 03/28/11 (17)

REC: Chicken and Green Chili Soup - Cindy - 5:36pm on 03/28/11

Both recipes sound great! But how do I translate lbs. into 8 oz. fire roasted diced chiles? [NT] - cheezz - 6:45pm on 03/28/11

4 8-oz cans, this serves 8. [NT] - Cindy - 8:08pm on 03/28/11

I like LOTS of chiles. You could probably use less. [NT] - Cindy - 8:10pm on 03/28/11

Yellow Pepper Soup [LINK] - Meryl - 7:29pm on 03/28/11

REC: Green Chile with Beef - Cindy - 5:40pm on 03/28/11
Add them to your favorite chili recipe. Here's one I've made many times: Vegetable Chili: [LINK] - Meryl - 7:10pm on 03/28/11

Green Chile Cheese Spread [LINK] - Meryl - 7:16pm on 03/28/11

Grilled Swiss Cheese, Tuna, & Red Pepper Sandwiches - I add a 4-oz can green chiles to this, instead [LINK] - Meryl - 7:20pm on 03/28/11

How hot are they? Like ortegas or more like jalapenos? [NT] - cheezz - 1:26am on 03/29/11

It really varies but generally the canned fall somewhere in the middle. - Steve2 in LA - 2:50am on 03/29/11

Good to know! I'll taste before throwing them all into a pot of something [NT] - cheezz - 7:12pm on 03/29/11

Calabacitas, chilaquiles, or posole. This link has a bunch of ideas. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:46am on 03/29/11

Interesting comment in this link: The longer the chile is frozen, the hotter it gets! Who knew. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:49am on 03/29/11

I have them vacuum packed in the freezer, never noticed that. It must be a slight increase. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:25pm on 03/29/11

Great link Marilyn! [NT] - cheezz - 5:06pm on 03/31/11

Thanks everyone - y'all came through once again :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:07pm on 03/31/11

20304. Tracia--Just saw the pics of your bread--marvelous [NT] - charlie - 4:13pm on 03/28/11 (5)

Traca--that is--sorry--my fav is REC: 3 Seed Bread--a bit more complicated - charlie - 4:15pm on 03/28/11

Thank you Charlie. Am I reading that right? There's a total of 5 1/2 cups of wheat flour? Added - Traca - 5:37pm on 03/28/11

I count 4 1/2 to 5 cups of flour-both hard wheat--as opposed to whole wheat pastry--I have ... - charlie - 6:03pm on 03/28/11

BTW--it makes two rather substantial loaves [NT] - charlie - 6:38pm on 03/29/11
You're right. 4 1/2 cups. Math was never my strong suit. :) [NT] - Traca - 7:11pm on 03/29/11

20305. Vote tally as of 4:15 EST March 28 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 1,743 [LINK] - orchid - 4:19pm on 03/28/11 (7)

1750. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:59pm on 03/28/11

1754 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:29pm on 03/28/11

1756 [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 03/28/11

1790 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:40am on 03/29/11

And we just crossed the 1800 threshold, 1802. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:53am on 03/29/11

1836!! [NT] - Joe - 11:44am on 03/29/11

1851 [NT] - AngAk - 3:34pm on 03/29/11

20306. What is your favorite pre-made, easy, or nuke foods? Trying to stock up for after surgery... - MariaDNoCA - 6:28pm on 03/28/11 (31)

Dawn put a list in 'Great Threads' >> [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 6:48pm on 03/28/11

I know this subject seems to come up occasionally, so maybe we can add to that list? [NT] - cheezz - 6:49pm on 03/28/11
That's a great link but I need to buy pre-made food becuase it's too late for me to make stuff - MariaDNoCA - 7:28pm on 03/28/11

oh sorry! I didn't get the "pre-made by the store" as opposed to "pre-made by Maria" :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:27am on 03/29/11

:-) [NT] - Curious1 - 1:26pm on 03/29/11

I think Maria wants ready made food from the store. If I'm right Maria here's - orchid - 7:24pm on 03/28/11

I like all the Near East products I've tried-- especially Tabloule and the Parmesan Cous Cous. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:23pm on 03/28/11
Rotisserie chicken + roasted broccoli = YUM [NT] - Traca - 8:27pm on 03/28/11
Here's the refrigerated entrees items I was talking about. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 8:30pm on 03/28/11

Here's the other one I couldn't think of the name. It's Tyson. [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 8:47pm on 03/28/11
And here's one of the mashed potatoes that I've tried. The Simply Potatoes [LINK] - orchid - 9:00pm on 03/28/11

Idahoan flavored instant mashed potatoes are DELISH. 4 cheese is my favorite. [LINK] - Traca - 8:49pm on 03/28/11

The Bob Evans refrigerated ones are really good too [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 9:07pm on 03/28/11

Ditto the Marie Callender Pot Pies. They make one a little larger that the small ones. You can - Marianne - 9:48pm on 03/28/11
Assuming there's a Trader Joe's nearby, the canned Chicken Chili is excellent--one can with onions - Joe - 10:01pm on 03/28/11

Yes, good idea Joe. The frozen "Crunchy Breaded Fish Fillets" by - orchid - 10:19pm on 03/28/11

I may be laughed off the Swap for this, but Hot Pockets are incredibly easy, toasty, and comforting - ErininNY - 10:20pm on 03/28/11

Awww... hot pockets. I ate a ton of those as a kid. [NT] - Traca - 11:22pm on 03/28/11

I'll be thinking of you, Maria, and saying a prayer for a quick recovery. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:25pm on 03/28/11

Same here! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:23am on 03/29/11

Amy's Frozen foods are pretty good. I like the burritos. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:42pm on 03/28/11
no specific suggestions, but I hope everything goes smoothly and you recover quickly! [NT] - SallyBR - 11:15pm on 03/28/11
Hummus and rice crackers. Veggie platter, fruit platter, ice cream (for the calcium of course) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:36am on 03/29/11

Sending GOOD KARMA your way, missy! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:37am on 03/29/11

Swanson Great Starts frozen breakfasts - colleenmomof2 - 9:33am on 03/29/11

those breakies sounf good. I like Jimmy Dean's croissant and biscuit sandwiches good. Now - Nan - 8:52pm on 03/29/11

sound good [NT] - Nan - 8:53pm on 03/29/11
Yes Nan, I just recently bought those when they were a super buy, - orchid - 10:39pm on 03/29/11

These are all great...Thanks everybody, making my shopping list now! :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:28pm on 03/29/11

Stouffer's Mac and Cheese and lasagne. comfort foods. [NT] - AngAk - 3:36pm on 03/29/11

their frozen spinach souffle is also quite good. that and a few eggs/toast. yum [NT] - AngAk - 3:37pm on 03/29/11

20307. Chef Terrance Brennan Mac and Cheese [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:37pm on 03/28/11 (1)

Video on Today Show Chef Brennan making the recipe.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:47pm on 03/28/11

20308. Marilyn or anyone who can help me out. Recently you posted a recipe [LINK] - orchid - 10:10pm on 03/28/11 (8)

Almond butter is the fat, so yes, you can use regular butter. It is thicker (like peanut butter) & - Traca - 10:18pm on 03/28/11

Thanks Traca, I lost my BJ's so my nut supply has really diminished. - orchid - 10:30pm on 03/28/11

Sesame lover here! What about tahini with a little butter? [NT] - Traca - 11:20pm on 03/28/11

I have almonds and I don't need much so I'm prepared to try making - orchid - 12:35am on 03/29/11

It will be great! Here's the method. You know how they say, grind nuts finely [LINK] - Traca - 2:30am on 03/29/11

O, the almond butter is an "extra" and not necessary. It ramps up the flavor (and fat) and thickens - MarilynFL - 8:14am on 03/29/11

Whew! I'm so glad you weighed in on this. I've never made that recipe & was speculating. [NT] - Traca - 10:24am on 03/29/11
Thanks, this was perfect help Mar. It took much longer for mine to thicken - orchid - 11:53am on 03/29/11

20309. Take Them a Meal Website [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:16pm on 03/28/11 (7)

Great site! I'm sending it to our church "helps" ministry coordinator. Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 1:30am on 03/29/11

I did the same - Earnie - 2:10pm on 08/28/11

Thanks for the link Amanda. This will come in handy! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 9:31am on 03/29/11
What a wonderful idea gives me some ideas [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 11:18am on 03/29/11
Great -- dd you see there is a sister site for Potlucks too? Love it! [NT] [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 3:27pm on 03/29/11

I could have SO used that for the wedding.... [NT] - cheezz - 7:20pm on 03/29/11

I thought this was a great idea. Glad you all can use it! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:56pm on 03/29/11

20310. This sounds Delicious! Pastry Chef Michael Recchiuti Ginger Carrot Cake [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 7:59am on 03/29/11 (1)

I love the idea of the crystallized ginger. This sounds really good! [NT] - Cindy - 7:23pm on 03/29/11

20311. Looks Decadent - Choc Chip-Peanut Butter Pound Cake [NT] [LINK] - lorijean - 9:51am on 03/29/11 (1)

Goign to have to give this a try! Thanks! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:58am on 03/29/11

20312. From O magazine: $40 Shopping Cart (I had a hard time believing this...) - MarilynFL - 10:24am on 03/29/11 (26)

It can be done Marilyn, it just takes a bit of work and planning. 2 weeks - orchid - 11:40am on 03/29/11

Very impressive, O. I used to pay attention to $$, but now I just run in and grab. Publix loves me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:32pm on 03/29/11

your working hours not to mention your commute time is not very - orchid - 7:33pm on 03/29/11

Very cool Orchid! I love it when I get a deal! Would love to know the site you found helpful.TIA [NT] - barb_b - 2:23pm on 03/29/11

Sure Barb, and I have more that I'm going to post separately. It's called Southern Savers. [LINK] - orchid - 6:21pm on 03/29/11

Cool site, orchid - thanks for the link! (question inside) - Debbie in GA - 8:05pm on 03/29/11

Sure Debbie and boy, you could really do well with this site cause - orchid - 8:45pm on 03/29/11

Thanks Orchid for the link. We are in NJ, and unfortunately do not have most of the stores. LOVE - barb_b - 7:13am on 03/30/11

I hope you can find something Barb. I feel certain there is. I'll look and - orchid - 7:51pm on 03/30/11

: ) So kind. I have not found anything, but am so impressed with coupon shoppers! [NT] - barb_b - 12:33pm on 03/31/11

Orchid, I just discovered coupons available online too, not just in the paper. [NT] - Traca - 9:22am on 03/30/11

Sometimes when I need to buy something I go straight to the product - orchid - 7:48pm on 03/30/11

I have a super hard time believing this for my area... - MariaDNoCA - 3:22pm on 03/29/11

Maria, I know some states a store will take double coupons. I know [LINK] - orchid - 6:50pm on 03/29/11

That's crazy. Even as a bargain shopper, I couldn't come close to that. [NT] - Traca - 7:09pm on 03/29/11

Everyone, do a google search for blogs that cover your favorite store, you may find some bargains. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:32pm on 03/29/11
Cheapest I've seen whole chickens for...99 cents/pound. (2) 5 pounders for less than $6. HA!! [NT] - Traca - 10:14pm on 03/29/11

I know Traca, our friends where here visiting a while back from S.C. - orchid - 10:32pm on 03/29/11

I had a friend who loaded her cookbook w/ shrimp recipes. We looked at prices here. Shocking! [NT] - Traca - 10:47pm on 03/29/11
To save $$$, I'm cooking a lot more soups & 'peasant' food. [NT] - Traca - 10:50pm on 03/29/11

If you have access to Publix, here's another site that's saved me so much money. Orchid, there's a [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:31pm on 03/29/11

Yes, Curious our Publix will take other grocery stores but not Target or - orchid - 9:44pm on 03/29/11
Debbie in GA be sure to check this link that Curious posted. It looks - orchid - 10:47pm on 03/29/11

Yes, she's in the Atlanta area. She's a prolific poster, easier to follow in a reader. She posts - Curious1 - 9:33am on 03/30/11

Marilyn, I can't find this article on their site. Can you send me a link? [NT] - Traca - 9:21am on 03/30/11

T, it was in the hardcopy mag, not online. The article didn't give much - MarilynFL - 9:44am on 03/30/11

20313. Novice bread baker here. Can we start a thread on Favorite Yeast Breads? [NT] - Traca - 10:28am on 03/29/11 (20)

Mistral's Rich Rolls - BobbiJoAZ - 11:08am on 03/29/11
No Knead Bread - rhoward2va - 2:34pm on 03/29/11
Balthazar Bakery's REC: Chocolate Bread... - charlie - 3:09pm on 03/29/11

the pl after room temperature should read plus more for coating the pans [NT] - charlie - 3:28pm on 03/29/11

REC: Italian Easter Bread--from Nat in SK at the old Gail's - charlie - 3:14pm on 03/29/11
I have made and enjoyed Randi's Herbed Cheese Bread. [NT] [LINK] - barb_b - 3:27pm on 03/29/11

Next time, perhaps even this week, I will make it with Cindy's posted rec: Everything Spice - barb_b - 3:28pm on 03/29/11

Wild Rice and Onion Bread from Brother Juniper's Bread Book - Steve2 in LA - 4:13pm on 03/29/11
Vincent Price's House Bread [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:23pm on 03/29/11

Judy's Oatmeal Bread [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:24pm on 03/29/11

Michael's KA flour Classic White Bread [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:30pm on 03/29/11

the basic bread recipe on the packet of Fleishman's yeast is a good one. [NT] - AngAk - 4:31pm on 03/29/11

Southern Kitchen Cinnamon Rolls [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 5:43pm on 03/29/11
Joe's Fig Rye Bread [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 5:44pm on 03/29/11
Batter Bread and Soft White Rolls (Buns) from my school cafeteria [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 5:47pm on 03/29/11
Chocolate-Cherry Bread [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:33pm on 03/29/11
Fresh Sage Focaccia [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:35am on 03/30/11
Polenta-Crust Tomato Bread [LINK] - SallyBR - 2:42pm on 03/30/11
Roasted Potato and Olive Focaccia [LINK] - SallyBR - 2:47pm on 03/30/11

... and let me know if you get into sourdough... I can post a bunch! :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 2:48pm on 03/30/11

20314. Your funny recipe for the day: White Castle Casserole [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:54am on 03/29/11 (3)

onion chips?? [NT] - cheezz - 7:25pm on 03/29/11
I had to look them up. Think onion ring but in french fry shape. [NT] - desertjean - 12:31am on 03/30/11

hmmm.... why does that just NOT sound good?! [NT] - cheezz - 6:06pm on 03/30/11

20315. Made this weekend Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle - carol whidbey Is - 11:57am on 03/29/11 (1)

carol whidbey Is--How did you like the trifle? Sure hope all enjoyed it. [NT] - wigs - 1:15pm on 04/04/11

20316. Curious, I made your Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale last night [LINK] - Joe - 12:27pm on 03/29/11 (6)

Glad you liked it, it's become my go to. Dh likes it with chorizo instead of Ital. sausage and as - Curious1 - 1:32pm on 03/29/11

I'm also thinking it would be a good use for chard and chard stems. - Joe - 2:56pm on 03/29/11

That's basically the recipe I started with & it's become a go to and adapts easily - Music City Missy - 10:48pm on 03/29/11

Larry's making this for dinner tonight. Thanks C and J. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:46pm on 03/30/11

Soup was very nice! He used chicken sausage and added one potato. Lar's on low salt - MarilynFL - 8:21am on 03/31/11

oh dear, now I have that episode of I Love Lucy playing in my head. [NT] - AngAk - 1:46pm on 03/31/11

20317. Vote tally as of 3:57 EST March 29 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 1,852 [LINK] - orchid - 4:00pm on 03/29/11 (11)

Thank you Orchid, I really appreciate you and Michael doing this. We will prevail. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:46pm on 03/29/11

Aw, you're welcome Curious. Michael and I love doing this and we're - orchid - 8:13pm on 03/29/11

You WILL love doing this. *thwack* [NT] - Joe - 12:16am on 03/30/11

1897 this morning! Who's gonna turn it over to 1900????? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:59am on 03/30/11
1898 March 30 7:59 CDT [NT] - PatBastrop - 8:59am on 03/30/11

1899 [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:03am on 03/30/11
I was just number 1904! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 9:21am on 03/30/11

Beat you! 1913..... HA! [NT] - SallyBR - 10:00am on 03/30/11

1923! Thanks everyone for keeping up the momentum. [NT] - Joe - 11:23am on 03/30/11

1938! [NT] - Curious1 - 12:51pm on 03/30/11

1952. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:24pm on 03/30/11

20318. This looks good: Sweet potatoes braised in rosemary & milk [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 5:09pm on 03/29/11 (5)

It does look good. - judy-mass - 5:32pm on 03/29/11
How come you always post recipes I want to make? - SallyBR - 9:58am on 03/30/11
Sounds wonderful, but the picture makes me dizzy! [NT] - barb_b - 3:22pm on 03/31/11

HA! I know what you mean barb... I don't like the out-of-focus background either [NT] - cheezz - 4:55pm on 03/31/11

too much "bokay"---drives me nuts. [NT] - AngAk - 5:17pm on 03/31/11

20319. Totally NFR: Upgraded to Firefox 4, site is different.... - SallyBR - 9:00pm on 03/29/11 (13)

Is this the only site that's affected or do other sites look different? [NT] - Meryl - 9:03pm on 03/29/11

So far, this seems to be the only one... :-( [NT] - SallyBR - 9:35am on 03/30/11

Sally, have you gone into Options and adjusted font style and size? I'm about to do the upgrade so - Steve2 in LA - 9:41pm on 03/29/11

Upgrade completed and except for very minor tweaks, looks & behaves identical for me. - Steve2 in LA - 9:53pm on 03/29/11

I tweaked the font for a little bigger one in Options, but in this site... - SallyBR - 9:36am on 03/30/11

Hated it --- uninstalled and downgraded. - MariaDNoCA - 9:47pm on 03/29/11
And I can no longer use firrefox recipe to grab recipes from the internet [NT] - rhoward2va - 7:46am on 03/30/11

Never used firefox recipe . . . what was that? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 9:01pm on 03/30/11

Never mind, I see it was an add on to grab recipes from the next and save them. Wish I'd known - Steve2 in LA - 9:04pm on 03/30/11

Hit "Control" at the same time as the key with "+"; that worked for me w/ the upgrade to Ff4. [NT] - ErininNY - 11:51am on 03/30/11

That works indeed for the size... - SallyBR - 2:31pm on 03/30/11

Sally, you can change the font by going to Tools, Options, Content tab, Fonts & Colors,Default Font - Steve2 in LA - 9:00pm on 03/30/11

Mine looks almost the same - just had to change the tab view is all - fonts all the same [NT] - cheezz - 6:08pm on 03/30/11

20320. Anyone thinking about Easter yet? [NT] - desertjean - 6:47am on 03/30/11 (20)

Larry wants a leg of lamb., a meat I've never cooked...ever. Does anyone know about a gland - MarilynFL - 10:04am on 03/30/11

I think he was pulling your leg. Try a boneless leg from Costco and Julia's Mustard Marinade [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 10:39am on 03/30/11

I googled it and found this information about the gland... [LINK] - GeorgiaRose - 10:51am on 03/30/11

Well I'll be glamned. [NT] - Joe - 11:16am on 03/30/11

Joe, dh picked up a boneless leg of lamb at cosco. How do you prepare? I was thinking of braising [LINK] - barb_b - 12:05pm on 03/30/11

I chop it into cubes and kebob it., with the mustard marinade. But you could roast the whole thing - Joe - 1:14pm on 03/30/11

I've heard about the gland, too. Never done a leg, tho. [NT] - desertjean - 10:47am on 03/30/11
I've cooked dozens of lamb legs- musk glad is always taken out beforehand - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:28am on 03/30/11

of course I meant "musk gland" [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:29am on 03/30/11
Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb- by far my favorite lamb recipe - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:03pm on 03/30/11

Cathy's recipe is great for a party because the thickness of the lamb is uneven and - Janet in NC - 1:36pm on 03/30/11
Thanks for reposting Cathy. I was thinking about your recipe just the other day and want - FloriSandy - 7:55pm on 03/30/11

Evelyn/Athens REC: Greek Roast Leg of Lamb with Potatoes... - charlie - 2:38pm on 03/30/11

Made it last year sans potatoes. Very delicious! [NT] - FloriSandy - 7:53pm on 03/30/11
I've tried dozens of Evelyn's recipes- all solid and absolutely wonderful. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:16am on 03/31/11

Yes, there's a gland in there, but I don't think it causes and entire leg to taste gamy--age and - charlie - 2:35pm on 03/30/11

BJ's used to have good American lamb. I'm at Costco now so I don't know if they still do. [NT] - Janet in NC - 3:59pm on 03/30/11

Sort of. I think I will do lamb (shocking, I know). [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:40pm on 03/30/11
Sylvia posted this - Julia Child�s Gigot a la Moutarde Herbal Mustard Coating for Roast lamb [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:05pm on 03/30/11
Rec: Roast Leg of Lamb with White Beans. I liked this too! [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:08pm on 03/30/11

20321. If I am seeing it right it looks like Music City Missy should pack her bags - carol whidbey Is - 11:00am on 03/30/11 (2)

Did she win George Clooney? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:05am on 03/30/11

Not sure but maybe the cheesecake [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 2:27pm on 03/30/11

20322. Meryl, made your green chili dip... - GayleMO - 11:35am on 03/30/11 (13)

Hi Gayle - Great to see you ! Glad you liked it! [NT] - Meryl - 3:31pm on 03/30/11

Oh, yeah...spread. I'm using it for a dip! Yummy! - GayleMO - 8:48pm on 03/30/11

You're very welcome, Gayle! It's really both a spread and a dip - I use it as a dip also. [NT] - Meryl - 8:54pm on 03/30/11

Meryl, it's time for T&T. I made it last night for a taco dinner tonight and yum! - AngAk - 3:46pm on 04/06/11

Gayle or Meryl - could you post the link... I can't find it! :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:15pm on 03/30/11

cheezz, cheezz, cheezz, I posted it above re: your query for dishes with green chiles! - Meryl - 6:44pm on 03/30/11

Oh! I saw 'dip' and thought I was missing something... thanks :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:57pm on 03/31/11

Nice to see you, Gayle! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:37pm on 03/31/11

Thank you, Marilyn! I think I'll be able to come in more for awhile.... - GayleMO - 4:43pm on 03/31/11

congrats to your hubby! Are you ready for this new lifestyle?? [NT] - AngAk - 5:19pm on 03/31/11

Mine retired 6 years ago and I'm still not ready for it [NT] - cheezz - 6:56pm on 03/31/11

Ha, reminds me of the old joke, a retired husband is like a piano in the kitchen. - Curious1 - 10:54pm on 03/31/11

AMEN to that, Curious1! Smile. [NT] - wigs - 1:06pm on 04/04/11

20323. Have a question I might have asked before no sure. Are halibut cheeks good [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 2:29pm on 03/30/11 (6)

Grouper cheeks are fabulous when fresh; so-so if poorly frozen. Can't say about halibut. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:50pm on 03/30/11
everyone I know raves about them!! I don't care for halibut-- [NT] - Nan - 1:26pm on 03/31/11

I love halibut. Had it every day while on Vancouver Island. Sad that it's so expensive now. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:26pm on 04/01/11

I love it, too. Went to Costco last weekend and it was $18. a lb. I hope it comes down later. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:41pm on 04/01/11

Nan, I agree. It's the blandest of fish, to me. I think I like it for the sauces we put on it and - AngAk - 1:53pm on 04/04/11
My favorite fish, too. It was $18. a lb at Costco a week ago, hopefully will decrease. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:16pm on 04/04/11

20324. Vote tally as of 3:50 EST March 30 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 1,953 [LINK] - orchid - 4:08pm on 03/30/11 (8)

I'm sorry for the delay from time I got new vote tally and posting. Internet - orchid - 4:12pm on 03/30/11

They really are growing people! But they'll never catch. Orchid, please never apologize - Joe - 9:28pm on 03/30/11

Well....there is that whip.... - orchid - 10:12am on 03/31/11
Wow, they are growing. Now over 1500. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:51pm on 03/31/11

1986 this morning, I hear 2000 calling us................... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:59am on 03/31/11

1992! [NT] - orchid - 10:09am on 03/31/11

2017. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:48pm on 03/31/11

2018 [NT] - AngAk - 1:52pm on 03/31/11

20325. Melissa Dallas, I'm thinking of you.Hope you're all healed anf feeling good! [NT] - Cindy - 4:12pm on 03/30/11 (8)

My aunt picked me up at my parents' and took me to eat Mexican food - Melissa Dallas - 5:12pm on 03/30/11

I've heard that a good Chile Rellano can cure anything! Glad to hear you're up and around. [NT] - Cindy - 5:18pm on 03/30/11

Green chile stew holds similar powers. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 5:43pm on 03/30/11

So do Tex Mex cheese enchiladas with onions and chili gravy [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:10pm on 03/30/11

Haven't been here for a few days but good to see you Melissa! [NT] - FloriSandy - 8:00pm on 03/30/11

Thanks. I'm so happy to be feeling some better - Melissa Dallas - 8:35am on 03/31/11

yikes! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:23pm on 04/01/11

Fabulous! [NT] - PatBastrop - 2:25am on 03/31/11

20326. I don't know if this will work but I've linked this post to three photos [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 4:12pm on 03/30/11 (14)

Can the first person who sees this post try the link and let me know if it links to - CynUpstateNY - 4:14pm on 03/30/11

Cyn for me it just shows the 3 pics [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 4:24pm on 03/30/11

Thanks, Carol! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:25pm on 03/30/11

I get just one pic, of three lovely ladies. What a fun day that must have been! [NT] - Curious1 - 4:27pm on 03/30/11
Here are the photos. (Hope you don't mind Cyn!) - Michael in Phoenix - 5:26pm on 03/30/11
Cyn, are you the brunett or the blonde?! [NT] - cheezz - 6:13pm on 03/30/11

Thanks, Michael- how'd you do that? First is my sister, Sandy, who - CynUpstateNY - 6:23pm on 03/30/11

I downloaded the photos from snapfish onto my 'puter. Then I uploaded them to... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:55pm on 03/30/11

How lovely! What a great memory you'll have (with the few remaining braincells left after - MarilynFL - 8:57am on 03/31/11
What a great day! So sorry you couldn't join us for our little eating tour in NYC awhile back. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:54am on 03/31/11

Maybe you'll be there again, Richard. There are a few folks from NY, NJ too. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:31pm on 04/01/11

Cyn, I will be back. Never doubt that. It's only a matter of time... [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 1:09am on 04/03/11

How fun!! What a special day! Thanks for sharing the pics! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 1:00pm on 03/31/11
Cyn--lucky you! Thanks so much for posting your pics. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:53pm on 03/31/11

20327. Great buy - 1,000 Solo 12 oz hot beverage cups for $7.44 shipped - colleenmomof2 - 7:38pm on 03/30/11 (3)

Did you find lids? - GayleMO - 8:45pm on 03/30/11
Thanks Colleen, I passed this along to our office manager, she loves a good deal! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:56am on 03/31/11

thank you I just purchased 9 cases - whinecountry - 4:50pm on 04/02/11

20328. Mailyn, now that you've mastered the tuxedo strawberries, how about some tuxedo peeps? [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:14pm on 03/30/11 (2)

Oops, I meant MaRilyn! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 8:15pm on 03/30/11

aw, now that's adorable! I wonder how many packages she opened to get nine perfect Peeps? - MarilynFL - 8:14am on 03/31/11

20329. From the Philadelphia Inquirer: Indian food: No fear. Some good looking recipes [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 10:56pm on 03/30/11 (0)

20330. Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes ................... Very good! Enjoyed them last night for dinner. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 6:47am on 03/31/11 (5)

Thanks, a new one to try! I like them best when the veggies are sauteed. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:58pm on 03/31/11
That makes two of us Sylvia. I made them last year and loved them. [NT] - FloriSandy - 2:23pm on 03/31/11

And I see I have it on file from when you posted it. Way too many recipes to keep track. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:33pm on 03/31/11

Seeing as I cannot get lump crab meat, do you think. . . - mistral - 1:09pm on 04/01/11

I think that's a great idea. I can't see why it wouldn't work. Inside is a salmon cake recipes, - Curious1 - 1:32pm on 04/01/11

20331. 1988 at 9:13 AM here in NC [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:13am on 03/31/11 (5)

Just made it 1999, 9:40 am CDT in AL! [NT] - Marianne - 10:42am on 03/31/11

2000 go Joe [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 10:53am on 03/31/11

Yippee!! We said we could make it to 200 by April 1 and we're a day early! [NT] - Joe - 10:56am on 03/31/11

That's 2,000. Too excited to type! [NT] - Joe - 10:56am on 03/31/11

Have we been voting for an entire month? At this rate we'll hit 10,000 when done. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:00pm on 03/31/11

20332. I just hosted bookclub dinner for Cleopatra by Stacy Shiffer....while the book let us down, the food - Barbara in VA - 9:21am on 03/31/11 (10)

What a host you are!! sounds delicious! - deb-in-MI - 9:50am on 03/31/11

Hi Deb, we went to see Anita Shreve speak the other day at a local library. We haven't - Barbara in VA - 11:30am on 03/31/11

Unbroken is one of the best books I've read in a long time - MoNJ - 11:48am on 03/31/11
Ditto - Unbroken was great! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:14pm on 03/31/11

How exciting! - Richard in Cincy - 11:42am on 03/31/11

Richard, I totally agree with everything you said about the book. I even read the descriptions of - Barbara in VA - 12:24pm on 03/31/11

PS Richard, have you seen the ancient Egypt series on the Planet Green channel... - Barbara in VA - 12:30pm on 03/31/11

Thanks for the tip... - Richard in Cincy - 3:09pm on 03/31/11

The evening sounds delicious! Was the book poorly researched, or...? [NT] - ErininNY - 4:09pm on 03/31/11

No Erin, the book is extremely well researched. Just not written in a way for your - Barbara in VA - 5:11pm on 03/31/11

20333. Cheez - your cream scones rock!! Thank you! [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 2:02pm on 03/31/11 (2)

Thanks Deb and cheezz-I have to bring something to a brunch this weekend! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:51pm on 03/31/11
Just the best, aren't they?! Much more tender than regular scones, and so yummy. Thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 4:59pm on 03/31/11

20334. Hey all. My computer is down. I'll be out of commission for a couple weeks. [NT] - Traca - 2:36pm on 03/31/11 (1)

Bummer, was just thinking/dreaming about what bread rec you would make. dh is low carbing, so I - barb_b - 4:49pm on 03/31/11

20335. Vote tally as of 3:50 EST March 30 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,025 [LINK] - orchid - 4:32pm on 03/31/11 (8)

Oops....that would be 4:30 EST March 31 [NT] - orchid - 4:33pm on 03/31/11
2043 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:48pm on 03/31/11
2045 - Sssh........as of April 1 and this is no joke!! [NT] - elaine - 12:11am on 04/01/11
2059! [NT] - Tess - 8:34am on 04/01/11

2086! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:02am on 04/01/11

2096! [NT] - Joe - 12:22pm on 04/01/11
2097. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 04/01/11

Jinx! [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 04/01/11

20336. I made crepes today and I'm pretty darn proud of myself! I truly don't - orchid - 6:14pm on 03/31/11 (17)

It's like pancakes...the first one never comes out as perfect as the rest :) [NT] - cheezz - 6:53pm on 03/31/11

My face are strawberries and whipped cream crepes [NT] - cheezz - 6:54pm on 03/31/11

A career is born. It really is so easy once you get the pan hot enough and stop worrying - Joe - 7:43pm on 03/31/11

Stop worrying....that's it in a nutshell. I've noticed lately I've lost my - orchid - 8:32pm on 03/31/11

Yep, that was me. [LINK] - Joe - 8:58pm on 03/31/11

GOLD MINE! Thank you so much Joe. As everyone probably knows - orchid - 9:47pm on 03/31/11

Here's some more for ya orchid. Another thread I found started by Marianne [LINK] - FloriSandy - 10:08pm on 03/31/11

I'm thrilled to follow in the footsteps of Marianne. Maybe we will encourage - orchid - 10:06am on 04/01/11
Gosh, I forgot all about this thread. Thanks for finding it, Sandy. Orchid, you are now a member - Marianne - 2:29pm on 04/02/11

WooHoo! [NT] - orchid - 4:12pm on 04/02/11

(((orchid))) [NT] - Marianne - 6:37pm on 04/02/11

Crepe batter actually works best if it sits at least an hour, overnight even better. So, make - MarilynFL - 10:52am on 04/01/11

I've found this to be true as well. The flour needs time to absorb the liquid. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:20pm on 04/01/11

Definitely, and the rest allows you to get away with less flour, which makes the crepes more tender. [NT] - Joe - 2:59pm on 04/01/11

Yesterday I made the batter about 4 hours before I used it. This AM I made - orchid - 3:16pm on 04/01/11

And if you're into savory crepes, try Joe's (Julia's) recipe for chicken and mushroom. To die for. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:02pm on 03/31/11

I made mushroom and chicken yesterday but this is the recipe I'll use - orchid - 8:32am on 04/01/11

20337. Vote tally as of 3:50 EST April1 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,100 No Fooling! [LINK] - orchid - 4:00pm on 04/01/11 (7)

Oh my goodness... some of them have really jumped up there! I wonder why it goes to Aug. 1st [NT] - cheezz - 6:38pm on 04/01/11
2128. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:53pm on 04/01/11

2134 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:00am on 04/02/11

2141 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:40am on 04/02/11

2142 one more from another nightowl! [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:30am on 04/02/11

51 & 52 [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 9:02am on 04/02/11

2155 at 9:15 AM [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:37am on 04/02/11

20338. What is in Prince's fridge? [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:08pm on 04/01/11 (7)

YAK milk... really?! You are what you eat, apparently [NT] - cheezz - 6:39pm on 04/01/11

Let's just hope the milk isn't from [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:22am on 04/02/11

I've always thought that artists are just a bit on the weird side but that is - orchid - 9:09pm on 04/01/11
Well, the lyrics to "Raspberry Beret" just changed, for me... [NT] - ErininNY - 10:44pm on 04/01/11

Ha! Love it! [NT] - orchid - 11:16pm on 04/01/11
"Raaaazzzberry Pooo pawn...." . Has potential, but I don't know if it'll catch on. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:19pm on 04/01/11

Amanda pls post the next chapter in this refrigerator saga series so I'll remember 2 read.Too funny! [NT] - wigs - 12:50pm on 04/04/11

20339. To check out: Brownie-Swirled Chocolate Chip Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:11pm on 04/01/11 (0)

20340. Here's a challenge for you folks. I've invited two couples over for dinner next week. - CynUpstateNY - 8:55pm on 04/01/11 (26)

Can he eat something like salmon cakes or chicken patties? [NT] - Meryl - 9:10pm on 04/01/11

How about a Middle Eastern platter with hummus, baba ghanoush, etc. [NT] - Meryl - 9:12pm on 04/01/11

Both of these sound great but DH wouldn't touch either. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:32am on 04/02/11

Stuffed Peppers and Stuffed Tomatoes. With a ground meat - rosie - 3:47pm on 04/02/11

How about mashed potatoes for another side. Or pureed carrots are lovely - Pat-NoCal - 9:47pm on 04/01/11
PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps? He could eat the lettuce over the top, chopped small. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:13pm on 04/01/11

Can't do salad unless it's pureed. Then it just turns liquid. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:32am on 04/02/11

I agree with the salmon patties or what about a vegetarian pattie? - Music City Missy - 11:14pm on 04/01/11
Rec: Veal & Mushroom Burgers � tasty and low fat. Make a big rice pilaf [LINK] - FloriSandy - 12:51am on 04/02/11

Or, Chicken Croquettes with Chicken Gravy & Mashed Taters [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:12am on 04/02/11

Bayou burgers (chicken) and how about creamed spinach as a side. How about a soup! Ron's meatball - elaine - 1:38am on 04/02/11

Bayou burgers (forgot to include above) - elaine - 1:39am on 04/02/11

How about a lovely pureeed soup like sweet potato or winter veggie? [NT] - cheezz - 1:56am on 04/02/11
A molten chocolate cake with creme fraiche he would be nice [NT] - cheezz - 1:59am on 04/02/11

Ooh, yeah! [NT] - Meryl - 1:59am on 04/02/11

Thanks for all the great suggestions, folks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:35am on 04/02/11
Why not have a Laarb dinner? - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:31am on 04/02/11

Sounds good but I wouldn't be able to garnish with onion, peanuts, mint etc - CynUpstateNY - 7:31pm on 04/02/11

Everyone garnishes their own plate with all those things.....you don't pile on - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:47pm on 04/02/11

I have to say as someone who has had Cathy's Laarb dinner.... - Richard in Cincy - 12:56am on 04/03/11

Richard, what a treat that must have been! Cyn, I make Cathy's recipe about 3/mo - barb_b - 8:45am on 04/03/11

barb_b it is a wonderful evening. Cathy's Laarb is the bomb! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 9:21pm on 04/03/11

Cous-cous? How about risotto? (Although I guess that's pasta...) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:02pm on 04/02/11
Rec: Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes. As Sylvia posted above #20330 [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:40pm on 04/02/11

Cyn how about this I made last night with some of my Habilut but can use any fish or ground meat - carol whidbey Is - 10:18am on 04/03/11

not fancy, but maybe a baked potato bar with some creamy toppings or taco meat, very fine - AngAk - 2:04pm on 04/04/11

20341. Totonac Mexican Vanilla Extract [LINK] - Meryl - 12:08am on 04/02/11 (13)

Mexican vanilla rules in my book. We don't buy brands-just what - Melissa Dallas - 4:33pm on 04/02/11

Unfortunately, this area is ethnic-deprived food-wise. It's strange, because there is a significant - Meryl - 4:36pm on 04/02/11

It has a very heavy fragrance, aside from that I can't describe it - Melissa Dallas - 4:54pm on 04/02/11

Okay, thanks. The Totonac sounds fine. [NT] - Meryl - 4:57pm on 04/02/11

P.S. How do you know whether you're getting the real stuff or if it's laced with coumarin? [NT] - Meryl - 4:48pm on 04/02/11

If you are dealing with a fairly large producer, they will tell you on the label, or... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:56pm on 04/02/11

I only tried the artificial stuff once - CVS brand, which CI recommended. It was horrible! [NT] - Meryl - 6:05pm on 04/02/11

Agree... When someone goes down to Mexico, I have a standing order for vanilla :) [NT] - cheezz - 9:19pm on 04/02/11

You two are spoiled, living so close to Mexico! [NT] - Meryl - 9:41pm on 04/02/11

Close is relative, I guess... I'm not close and I don't go down, but friends cruise down sometimes [NT] - cheezz - 12:05am on 04/03/11
I might as well be living in Mexico, but not because it's close.... [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 2:43pm on 04/03/11

Am I the only one who doesn't care for the Mex Vanilla? I much prefer the Tahitian from Costco [NT] - AngAk - 2:06pm on 04/04/11

I don't have a lot of use for Mexican vanilla 'cause too much of it is adulterated. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:40pm on 04/04/11

20342. Need Advice- I'm going to Paris in May and would like to buy - lorijean - 1:09pm on 04/02/11 (4)

I can't answer the flat top stove question...but the other - judy-mass - 3:13pm on 04/02/11

My first copper was a 2-1/2 (ish) qt Mauviel saucepan. Great for melting chocolate, risottos and - Steve2 in LA - 3:43pm on 04/02/11

My one and only piece is a Williams-Sonoma 11" Mauviel copper fry pan [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 5:19pm on 04/02/11
Thanks all, for your input [NT] - lorijean - 9:35am on 04/04/11

20343. Grrrrr So I go to the store that was selling Halibut cheeks for $4.99 I get there and they say ad - carol whidbey Is - 1:50pm on 04/02/11 (3)

LOL. If it's too good to be true, it usually is. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:26pm on 04/02/11
Of course they were sold out, because they are supposed to go with what the ad said - KarenNoCA - 7:40pm on 04/02/11

So then get this we get home and about 1hr later we get a call and they got a delivery - carol whidbey Is - 8:34pm on 04/02/11

20344. Vote tally as of 4:00 EST April 2 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2, [LINK] - orchid - 4:03pm on 04/02/11 (8)

Cripes! There is always something I leave out. Our Garden 2,192 [NT] - orchid - 4:05pm on 04/02/11

2,198! [NT] - Joe - 4:16pm on 04/02/11

My guy was just 2200! [NT] - orchid - 5:11pm on 04/02/11

My Sunday morning vote made it 2225! [NT] - judy-mass - 8:41am on 04/03/11

2233 at 9:12 AM [NT] - Janet in NC - 9:12am on 04/03/11

2247 [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:25am on 04/03/11

2255! [NT] - Joe - 12:32pm on 04/03/11

2271 [NT] - Marianne - 3:17pm on 04/03/11

20345. 100 chocolate chip recipes - something for everyone [NT] [LINK] - lorijean - 4:18pm on 04/02/11 (13)

Oh no, you shouldn't have shown me this - it's too dangerous! Although, I have found my ultimate - Meryl - 4:30pm on 04/02/11

Meryl, could you post it? What makes it the "ultimate"? [NT] - cheezz - 9:21pm on 04/02/11

Well, for me it's the ultimate, since I love flatter, chewy cookies. These are crispy on the edges, - Meryl - 9:39pm on 04/02/11

Here's a photo (and the recipe). Will post it with my tweaks if you'd like. [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:14pm on 04/02/11

Meryl, please post tweaks! - colleenmomof2 - 10:44pm on 04/02/11

You will love these! Here ya go with my notes/tweaks:Chocolate Chip Cookies - Thomas Keller [LINK] - Meryl - 11:24pm on 04/02/11

Thanks Meryl! At first glance, I don't see anything different in the recipe from the usual one... - cheezz - 12:09am on 04/03/11

Ya know, that's what I thought also when I first read the recipe. But for some reason, it comes out - Meryl - 1:50am on 04/03/11

Although, one of the main differences is that Keller doesn't use any vanilla extract. The cookies - Meryl - 1:52am on 04/03/11

Thank you! Can't wait to try out many of the recipes! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:15pm on 04/02/11
So many tasty sounding ideas. I love chocolate! [NT] - BobbiJoAZ - 10:20am on 04/04/11
[holding hands over ears: "lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala"] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:44am on 04/04/11
YUM, what a fantastic list--pics alone are making me drool. Thx lorijean & also Meryl 4 yr REC, too! [NT] - wigs - 12:36pm on 04/04/11

20346. Ready, Set, Peeps! Live Q & A with Washington Post's Peeps Expert Holly E. Thomas! [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:05am on 04/03/11 (2)

I'll start with my favorite Peep Show... Woody, where are you?? [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:13am on 04/03/11
Jury To Hear Arguments In Peeps Eviction Case [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 2:33am on 04/03/11

20347. Found this James Beard "Golden Cake Batter Bread" recipe @ James Beard Foundation must try this.... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 10:48am on 04/03/11 (0)

20348. REC: Lemon Jellyroll with Pansies from CHRISTMAS WITH SOUTHERN LIVING 1995 [LINK] - wigs - 11:53am on 04/03/11 (15)

Jellyroll - wigs - 12:35pm on 04/03/11
Absolutely gorgeous! [NT] - Marianne - 3:14pm on 04/03/11

Where did you see the picture? I don't get an image. [NT] - Janet in NC - 4:21pm on 04/03/11

I opened up wigs REC; and clicked on the link at the bottom of the page. Or try this link. [NT] [LINK] - Marianne - 5:10pm on 04/03/11

Beautiful Wigs! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:23pm on 04/03/11
Wigs, that looks fabulous! Thanks for posting. [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:19am on 04/04/11
I'm prouder of the fact that I got my picture to display than of making that jellyroll! Big ha! I - wigs - 10:13am on 04/04/11
Wow! - Beautiful! [NT] - Debbie in GA - 11:31am on 04/04/11
Beautiful job! Love the platter too...is it a Peggy Karr? [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 12:43pm on 04/04/11

It sure is a glass creation by Peggy Karr. You have a good eye, GeorgiaRose! [NT] - wigs - 1:31pm on 04/04/11

You are so talented. And thanks for the warming egg whites tip! My next souffle should be awesome. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:49pm on 04/04/11

Yes, that 1 tip from Joanne Weir was worth the cost of her entire class. I've used it time & again, - wigs - 12:24pm on 04/05/11

wigs, you should add that tip to the T&T Kitchen Tips section. [NT] - AngAk - 1:14pm on 04/05/11

Done! [NT] - wigs - 2:39pm on 04/05/11

Another pansy jellyroll tip that I forgot to DO or MENTION=> If you'll take a slightly wet brush and - wigs - 12:32pm on 04/05/11

20349. ??...After opening two flat tins of anchovies and discovering they'd turned to mush, I bought a jar - Curious1 - 12:56pm on 04/03/11 (3)

I think a lot (not just in tins) are really poor quality. - Melissa Dallas - 2:47pm on 04/03/11

Thank you, that makes sense. The jar I purchased at FM seems to be way better quality. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:41pm on 04/03/11

Still would like to know how long the opened jar will last. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:56am on 04/04/11

20350. And while I'm asking questions, I bought two cans of water chestnuts. I left them on the kitchen - Curious1 - 1:15pm on 04/03/11 (8)

Do NOT eat ANYTHING from a can/jar that is bulging or that pops. . . - mistral - 3:20pm on 04/03/11

"When in doubt, throw it out" is my credo too! Although I haven't purchased - FloriSandy - 10:39pm on 04/03/11
There was no question about using them. I'm curious if anyone else has this problem. 3 cans in as - Curious1 - 10:45pm on 04/03/11

I have had this happen with cans, but only . . . - mistral - 11:18pm on 04/03/11

I don't think the first was the same brand as the last two. It was definitely bulged, much more - Curious1 - 9:00am on 04/04/11

Just a guess here. I wonder if the water chestnuts were already in a stage of decomposition - FloriSandy - 11:24pm on 04/03/11

I think this is the authoritative answer (i.e. hydrogen (aka gas))... [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:47pm on 04/03/11
That's what I'm curious about. I couldn't believe they bulged simultaneously. I believe it had to - Curious1 - 8:51am on 04/04/11

20351. Me and My halibut cheecks ( recipe I used plus ) :) - carol whidbey Is - 1:19pm on 04/03/11 (1)

Sounds delicious! I decided on fish so if I'm not too rushed I'll make this sauce. Thanks! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:20pm on 04/03/11

20352. Vote tally as of 3:40 EST April 3 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,271 [LINK] - orchid - 3:44pm on 04/03/11 (8)

I kinda feel sorry for Solano Canyon... [NT] - Marianne - 5:12pm on 04/03/11

2294 --- shhhh, feel sorry for them after we win [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:33am on 04/04/11

I hate to be a sore winner, but their video makes gardening look like such a chore. - Joe - 11:31am on 04/04/11

SHHH! It's a long way till August. I fear a last ditch war. Don't b countin' the chickens b4 hatched - MariaDNoCA - 12:28am on 04/05/11

I know. I'm worried about being "ebay'd." [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:04pm on 04/06/11

2305 this morning and I have one more vote when I get to work..... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:20am on 04/04/11
After we win can we have a party at the site? I wanna go! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:21am on 04/04/11

You're on, Barbara! [NT] - Joe - 11:32am on 04/04/11

20353. ISO: A White Bean, Chicken Chili recipe. - judy-mass - 4:31pm on 04/03/11 (5)

Here's one from Charlie: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:37pm on 04/03/11

A whole thread here: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:38pm on 04/03/11

Oh shoot, I have a few but I'm checking in from out of town. Will be home tomorrow night and post. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:30am on 04/04/11

Ha, there they are, in Meryl's link above. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:31am on 04/04/11

Thank you all! - judy-mass - 7:47am on 04/05/11

20354. Brown Sugar is always hard when I buy it. - KarenNoCA - 8:17pm on 04/03/11 (13)

I've noticed that too and have deliberately squished boxes to find the [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:27pm on 04/03/11

Ha! I do that too! Luckily most here can be swished, and once I get the box home, - Meryl - 10:15pm on 04/03/11

Duh, I meant sQuished! [NT] - Meryl - 10:15pm on 04/03/11

The C&H in the 2 lb. plastic bag is always soft... maybe the box packaging is not airtight?? [NT] - cheezz - 2:53am on 04/04/11

Me three, I buy the 2 lb for the same reason. I wonder what the difference is? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:04am on 04/04/11
One solution - Pam - 9:13am on 04/04/11

Yes - I've noticed that too - I changed to buying the 2lb bags - always squishy [NT] - Tess - 7:42am on 04/04/11
Another solution is 2 use a "Brown Sugar Bear".They work great! I have 1 for lt brown & 1 for dark. [NT] [LINK] - wigs - 10:57am on 04/04/11
Very old-time solution is to put an apple in a bag with the brown sugar to soften it [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:56pm on 04/04/11

this really works. [NT] - AngAk - 2:21pm on 04/04/11

Yeah, I had to do this recently. Amazing how it works. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:56pm on 04/04/11

this works if you have patience and can wait for a day or so. zap the hard sugar in the microwave - AngAk - 1:16pm on 04/05/11

Or use a grater [NT] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 04/05/11

20355. Made little apple "pocket pies" using the Williams Sonoma pie mold... [LINK] [IMAGE] - cheezz - 2:44am on 04/04/11 (6)

Totally cute! I can feel my tongue burning just at the thought of eating one :) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:37am on 04/04/11
Love it! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:42am on 04/04/11
so cute! great bake sale item---if it wasn't so fussy : ) [NT] - AngAk - 2:22pm on 04/04/11
Love the idea of making these for a baked sale. Will try to remember come fall. [NT] - BobbiJoAZ - 9:26pm on 04/04/11
It would be SO much easier to use your big apple-shaped cookie cutter... - cheezz - 1:52am on 04/05/11

that's what I was thinking since I don't have a fancy contraption. [NT] - AngAk - 1:17pm on 04/05/11

20356. What to do with 4 - 1 qt bags of frozen sliced peaches from last year's harvest? - Tess - 7:47am on 04/04/11 (8)

Use them in smoothies! Make peach ice cream. YUM Peach upside down cake? [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:03am on 04/04/11
Here are some possibilities... - Curious1 - 10:12am on 04/04/11

Oops, edited to include all recipes. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:14am on 04/04/11

A favorite at our house is Peach-Blueberry Cobbler which I posted earlier. Clibk on link. [LINK] - wigs - 10:22am on 04/04/11

Should be "Click" on link. DUH. Wigs [NT] - wigs - 10:22am on 04/04/11

Peach Bellinis: sweetened puree with champagne. Wonderful on a hot muggy day. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:32am on 04/04/11
Get Jammin [NT] - mistral - 1:05pm on 04/04/11
Rec.: Peach Crumble Dessert....very very good! - rover - 1:35pm on 09/05/11

20357. cheezz and Deb, the Cream Scones are TDF! Somehow I bought way too many lemons... [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 10:16am on 04/04/11 (2)

Thanks for letting us know! Your version sounds yummy! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:17pm on 04/04/11
Yeah, I love that they are versatile like that... lots of possibilities. Glad you enjoyed them! [NT] - cheezz - 1:53am on 04/05/11

20358. Pat No Cal-your Lemon Loaf is wonderful! I made it yesterday in an effort to use up - Barbara in VA - 10:21am on 04/04/11 (1)

Yay, so glad you liked it too, Barbara, thanks for letting me know. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:37am on 04/05/11

20359. ISO Dawn Mo-- tried your Polish potato casserole this weekend [LINK] - MoNJ - 12:39pm on 04/04/11 (1)

I am glad you liked it. It is a very simple and frugal recipe. - Dawn_MO - 7:59am on 04/05/11

20360. ISO: Freezer Slaw recipe. I thought one had been posted, but I sure can't find it in search. I - AngAk - 2:57pm on 04/04/11 (2)

Hi Ang. I used my Sweet and Sour Freezer Pickle recipe once to make freezer slaw. - Dawn_MO - 7:55am on 04/05/11

thanks Dawn! I didn't think about using this recipe. I think it'll be a winner. it's for bookclub - AngAk - 1:22pm on 04/05/11

20361. Vote tally as of 3:30 EST April 4 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,343 [LINK] - orchid - 3:37pm on 04/04/11 (6)

I appreciate that you put in these regular reminders to go cast my daily vote - Anna_X - 4:39pm on 04/04/11

Ah Dang! You're on to us!! That is exactly what Michael, Joe and I - orchid - 5:37pm on 04/04/11

Thanks, makes it so easy to vote every morning! [NT] - PatBastrop - 8:32pm on 04/04/11
Right on. [NT] - elaine - 12:40am on 04/05/11

Anna, just think how much I appreciate it. [NT] - Joe - 7:52pm on 04/04/11

2382 [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:40am on 04/05/11

20362. I've so much mint right now. Any fave savory recipes using it? Beef Chaing Mai is on the menu - Curious1 - 4:27pm on 04/04/11 (18)

Carrot Rapee - This is great with mint: - Meryl - 5:10pm on 04/04/11
Melons with Ginger Syrup - Not really savory, but not really sweet, and pretty healthy: [LINK] - Meryl - 5:15pm on 04/04/11
On my to-try list: Salmon with Citrus-Mint Gremolata: [LINK] - Meryl - 5:19pm on 04/04/11
Oh my, just reading the words Chaing Mai brings smell and sound - orchid - 5:49pm on 04/04/11

I have and recently really need a trip back,Bangkok too, the whole country! [NT] - Nan - 1:19am on 04/05/11
No Orchid, I've not been. I have a niece who's traveledextensively there. She loves it. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:32am on 04/05/11

Plan a trip for the two of you Curious. Thai Air sometimes has unbelievable - orchid - 1:27pm on 04/05/11

This cucumber salad Traca posted is TDF!! I can't stop eating it... I use twice as much mint [LINK] - cheezz - 1:56am on 04/05/11

Thanks for bringing this to my attention - sounds delish! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:22am on 04/05/11

TandT Briami is what I make when I have lots of mint [NT] [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 9:27am on 04/05/11

I also keep some fresh chopped mint in the freezer (for more briami) [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 9:29am on 04/05/11

I'm interested! Do you freeze it in a liquid of any kind or just plain? [NT] - Curious1 - 10:29am on 04/05/11

Last batch was washed then air dried a bit on the counter - colleenmomof2 - 12:31pm on 04/05/11

Thanks so much, I'll definitely freeze some. My mint gives up when hot weather hits. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:09pm on 04/05/11

I have never put mint in the Briami since I usually don't have any---I must remember this! [NT] - AngAk - 1:24pm on 04/05/11

Thanks everyone! These all look good, I've made briami and had forgotten it. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:30am on 04/05/11
Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint. Very, very good. I made just half of the recipe, used chicken [LINK] - Marianne - 8:45pm on 04/05/11
Anyone mention tabbouleh yet? Doesn't hold well for more than a day, though. [NT] - ErininNY - 11:09pm on 04/05/11

20363. Made this Chocolate Banana Bundt last night [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 6:30pm on 04/04/11 (1)

sounds so good, Melissa. Thanks for sharing:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:04pm on 04/05/11

20364. ISO: Music City Missy. Did I miss something? Who won the Cheesecake? [NT] - Marianne - 9:21pm on 04/04/11 (3)

She WON, she WON!!! Congrats MCM!!! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:14pm on 04/05/11

Yay for you, Melissa! [NT] - Meryl - 10:51pm on 04/05/11

OK, Melissa, when are you going to pick up your prize? I'll meet you there! [NT] - Marianne - 12:36am on 04/06/11

20365. WELCOME to marceljohn.... you'll find some nice people and fabulous recipes here :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:26pm on 04/04/11 (9)

Huh? Link? [NT] - Marianne - 12:41am on 04/06/11
Thanks, A__. Now I get it. [NT] - Marianne - 4:43pm on 04/06/11

Huh? Am I the only one who doesn't ? [NT] - orchid - 9:12pm on 04/06/11

No, I think Cheezz, Marianne and the mysterious A___ are the only ones who do. - Joe - 9:15pm on 04/06/11

Lol, it sent me searching. A newbie who posted to the "who are you" forum. Btw, not the only one. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:20pm on 04/06/11

also posted in T&T Desserts, with a link, just stumbled on it when looking for the Flan recipe. [NT] - AngAk - 2:48pm on 04/07/11

ISO Mysterious A__please PM these folks and clue them in? Thanks. [NT] - Marianne - 9:38pm on 04/06/11

This brings up, again, the fact that no one reads the rules, or [NT] - cheezz - 6:28pm on 04/07/11

oops... hit return key!... no one reads the 'User Agreement'. Can't think of how to remedy this! [NT] - cheezz - 6:29pm on 04/07/11

20366. Salt rising bread. Ever make it? Tips? Seems like QUITE an undertaking. - Steve2 in LA - 1:28am on 04/05/11 (2)

Steve, you won't regret it. It's a bit of work but the flavor is beyond amazing. - Richard in Cincy - 9:34am on 04/05/11

Thanks, Richard. This is the kind of info I'm looking for. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:43pm on 04/05/11

20367. Anyone read the Saveur sandwich issue? I'm laughing at one recipe for pickled chicken roll - Heather_in_SF - 12:04pm on 04/05/11 (5)

So... I'm guessing you use the skin to make the roll? Why would you need it off in one piece? [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:15pm on 04/05/11

You stuff the meat in the skin and poach it - or in the chicken melon case - roast it [NT] - Heather_in_SF - 1:54pm on 04/05/11

Love sandwiches, love the sandwich issue :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:21pm on 04/05/11
Heather, just read your last two blog entries. How are you doing?? [NT] - Curious1 - 1:07pm on 04/05/11

I'm good, thanks, not able to cook is hard but there is an advantage to having food blogger friends, - Heather_in_SF - 1:57pm on 04/05/11

20368. From the "label everything you put in the freezer" department.... - Janet in NC - 1:50pm on 04/05/11 (13)

Whoa. What would you have done if you'd defrosted the dog's stool sample? Yikesarama! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:48pm on 04/05/11

last dog is gone. A pet free household now. [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:21pm on 04/05/11

My mom keeps a bag in the freezer for stuff she doesn't want to put in the - Melissa Dallas - 4:46pm on 04/05/11

I keep a small pkg of fish in the freezer... Anytime I don't want to cook, I put it - cheezz - 7:47pm on 04/05/11

That is too funny. - Melissa Dallas - 7:55pm on 04/05/11

Right ON! They are such babies, huh?! [NT] - cheezz - 10:12pm on 04/05/11

I am most impressed that you have all in your freezer! : ) I recall defrosting chili for - barb_b - 5:40pm on 04/05/11

Here is the inventory I put on the freezer for when I came home from the hospital - Melissa Dallas - 6:57pm on 04/05/11

Melissa, I didn't see Judge Crater, Jimmy Hoffa or Amelia Earhart ANYWHERE on the list. What the!? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:14pm on 04/05/11

Only Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee, and the Pillsbury Doughboy would - FloriSandy - 9:59pm on 04/05/11

You "guys" are so clever! ROFLMHO! Thanks for a good chuckle at bedtime. [NT] - Marianne - 12:43am on 04/06/11

My Mom was thinking I might need to stay with them for a lot longer than - Melissa Dallas - 7:49am on 04/06/11
Excellent, Steve! [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 04/07/11

20369. Vote tally as of 3:33 EST April 5 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,428 [LINK] - orchid - 3:38pm on 04/05/11 (18)

2463 at 7:00am EDT Wednesday morning [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 7:12am on 04/06/11
2468! [NT] - Tess - 8:00am on 04/06/11
2473! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 8:59am on 04/06/11
2480! 2500 is just around the corner....................... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 9:42am on 04/06/11
2500 [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:08am on 04/06/11

bing bing bing....2500!!! what did I win? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:08am on 04/06/11

How about a date with the bearded guy from Solano Canyon? [NT] - Joe - 10:45am on 04/06/11

And here I thought you liked Pat, Joe. ;0) [NT] - orchid - 11:07am on 04/06/11

zing!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:15am on 04/06/11

LOL. You're on, Joe! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:29am on 04/06/11

I do like you Pat but sometimes I have wicked thoughts I can't control, especially before my coffee. - Joe - 2:04pm on 04/06/11

Hehehe (2510) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:22pm on 04/06/11
We wouldn't want you to get out of control. We can vote for the bearded - orchid - 2:32pm on 04/06/11

NOOOOO! I only meant moral support, and the occasional date. [NT] - Joe - 2:37pm on 04/06/11

Is it bad luck to mock another garden's gnome even if he's not in uniform? - MariaDNoCA - 2:48pm on 04/06/11

LOL!!! [NT] - orchid - 2:59pm on 04/06/11
Are you sure you don't mean garden troll? [NT] - Joe - 3:10pm on 04/06/11

We might need to work on weeding out those wicked thoughts. ;-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:17pm on 04/06/11

20370. Just got from a friend thought I would share free cookbook online [LINK] - carol whidbey Is - 4:06pm on 04/05/11 (2)

Some of these sound really good Carol. Have you tried any of his - orchid - 7:18pm on 04/05/11

I haven't tried his stuff a friend sent me the link. Nor have I seen him on T.V etc - carol whidbey Is - 8:27pm on 04/05/11

20371. NFRC. WOO HOO!!!!! - Melissa Dallas - 4:50pm on 04/05/11 (33)

what a relief! I am very happy for you, Melissa! Back to your LIFE!! Whee! [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:58pm on 04/05/11

This has been more than plenty of a scare for me and for my poor family. - Melissa Dallas - 5:00pm on 04/05/11

Melissa_Dallas, I have just caught up on all your recent ordeal & surgery, and I am elated - wigs - 5:14pm on 04/05/11

Thank you. I hope you are continuing well too. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 6:40pm on 04/05/11

Thx 4 asking & knock on wood, I've been passing all my annual checks & tests w/ flying colors thus - wigs - 9:52am on 04/06/11

Yay! Great to hear such good news! [NT] - Cindy - 9:39pm on 04/05/11

Ditto!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:14am on 04/06/11

Glad you are on the road to recovery! I missed hearing what happened to you - Heather_in_SF - 11:51pm on 04/06/11

Yaaaaayyyyyyy! [NT] - Meryl - 5:21pm on 04/05/11
Great news Melissa!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 5:27pm on 04/05/11
Wonderful news Melissa! [NT] - barb_b - 5:31pm on 04/05/11
Fantastic, Melissa!!! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:51pm on 04/05/11
Woo Hoo is right!!!! So glad to hear this, Melissa [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:03pm on 04/05/11

Great News!!!! :) [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:11pm on 04/05/11

Fabulous news Melissa. I am very happy for you! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 6:33pm on 04/05/11
Such good news! My heart is with you. [NT] - Marianne - 6:46pm on 04/05/11
Such great news Melissa! Now, take a deep breath. :0) [NT] - orchid - 7:09pm on 04/05/11
let me join in and say I am so happy for you, and also that you had your freezer stocked :) [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:27pm on 04/05/11

Yeah, I worked really hard at that the two weeks before I went in for the surgery :). [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 9:21pm on 04/05/11

But, it's always good to be prepared. That's such good news Melissa. So glad for you. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:34pm on 04/05/11

Whoop-de-doodie-do!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 7:51pm on 04/05/11
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a healthy foreverness [NT] - oli - 9:27pm on 04/05/11
Awesome! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 10:38pm on 04/05/11
Wonderful News - Earnie - 11:48pm on 04/05/11
So happy to hear the great news. [NT] - elaine - 12:02am on 04/06/11
Great news! Be well Melissa; you deserve a break. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:57am on 04/06/11
Melissa - That's wonderful!! Hope you are back to speed quickly. [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 8:57am on 04/06/11
Melissa - Fantastic! Wonderful news! [NT] - GayR - 9:59am on 04/06/11
Wonderful news! I'm exhaling with you. [NT] - Joe - 11:12am on 04/06/11
Congrats! That's great news. :) [NT] - ErininNY - 1:27pm on 04/06/11
Congrats on such wonderful news!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:23pm on 04/06/11
just wonderful news. yay! [NT] - AngAk - 3:12pm on 04/06/11
Yay! Hope the speedy recovery continues! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:40pm on 04/06/11

20372. What do you eat when you have very little appetite? For the past few days, nothing turns me on, - Meryl - 2:59am on 04/06/11 (14)

Cottage cheese with tomatoes. Good homemade chicken broth with noodles (no chicken) - Melissa Dallas - 6:46am on 04/06/11
Warning! Warning! "very little appetite" does not compute and is not recognized by this human. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:32am on 04/06/11

I'm with you on this one, Mar! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:12am on 04/06/11
that makes 3 [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:18pm on 04/06/11

Me four. But on the rare occasions when I have the flu, for some reason I crave grapefruit. [NT] - Joe - 2:09pm on 04/06/11

Add me to that list as well. But like Joe, when I'm sick and can't eat, - Richard in Cincy - 10:21am on 04/07/11

For me, what my mom called milk toast. Egg poached in milk, lots of salt&pepper,served over toast. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:56am on 04/08/11

I just went through this Meryl and I still struggle a little. It is hard when you have - orchid - 11:04am on 04/06/11

For me its Traca Asian Soup [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 3:03pm on 04/06/11

oh, that stuff is so good. And so adaptable. It should be its own food group. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:06pm on 04/06/11

Thanks, all. Luckily, I have some great navel oranges and some incredible chocolate! [NT] - Meryl - 3:24pm on 04/06/11
Rice Krispies with really cold milk. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:39pm on 04/06/11

Ha! good choice. I'll admit to fast food french fries with lots-o-ketchup [NT] - AngAk - 2:51pm on 04/07/11

When my sister is puny she love KFC mashed potatoes & gravy. Can't do that one myself [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 8:48pm on 04/07/11

20373. I need to re-file several RECs, but thought I would post and/or re-post here B4 putting them away. [NT] - wigs - 10:43am on 04/06/11 (9)

REC: Company Baked Ziti from Gooseberry Patch HOMESTYLE FAMILY FAVORITES - wigs - 10:59am on 04/06/11
REC: Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad With Dried Cranberries and Pistachios - wigs - 11:09am on 04/06/11
REC: Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Green Peppercorn Mustard - wigs - 11:17am on 04/06/11
REC: Hash Brown Potato Casserole from Aunt Nancy J. Wiggins - wigs - 11:27am on 04/06/11
REC: Napa Cabbage Slaw - wigs - 11:43am on 04/06/11
REC: Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops w/ Fresh Pineapple-Green Onion Relish - wigs - 12:01pm on 04/06/11
REC: Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans - wigs - 12:19pm on 04/06/11

I am so hungry! thanks wigs. always good stuff from you. [NT] - AngAk - 3:25pm on 04/06/11

Thanks wigs, I think that Ziti is first. [NT] - orchid - 9:22pm on 04/06/11

20374. ISO Baked Macaroni & Cheese - ilfis - 10:48am on 04/06/11 (3)

Here is the recipe I always go to. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:09am on 04/06/11

And here's a recent thread on Mac 'n Cheese [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:11am on 04/06/11

And here's the thread that sparked that one. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 2:29pm on 04/06/11

20375. NFRC: You can't get blood out of a stone. - MarilynFL - 12:11pm on 04/06/11 (28)

Marilyn, I am laughing so hard the girl in the office next to me wants to know what's so funny! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:17pm on 04/06/11
Oh, I'm laughing so hard it hurts. These folks must be affiliated with the - Melissa Dallas - 12:42pm on 04/06/11
So, what happens when you look in a mirror? [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:08pm on 04/06/11

I see a cold-hearted, bloodless bi+ch with a hat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:31pm on 04/06/11

Hahahaahahahaaha!!!!!! [NT] - Cindy - 2:07pm on 04/06/11
Do you still get stale cookies and juice if you're bloodless? [NT] - Joe - 2:31pm on 04/06/11

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:17pm on 04/06/11
O.M.G Thank you for letting me roar with laughter this morning you cold hearted bloodless b*tch!! :D [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 2:27pm on 04/06/11
Speaking of blood, vampires - here's a funny video with Billy Crystal - When Harry Met Sally pt 2 [NT] [LINK] - Tess - 2:39pm on 04/06/11

Ha! I'm getting Helen to take my blood next time. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:14pm on 04/07/11

[SallyBR, DO NOT WATCH THIS!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:39am on 04/08/11

Thanks... I did not, and will not! :-) [NT] - SallyBR - 3:57pm on 04/08/11

TOO FUNNY! Have tears streaming down my cheeks frm laughing. This could only happen 2 U, Mar. Smile. [NT] - wigs - 3:35pm on 04/06/11
Not to be toooo serious, but maybe they meant you didn't have cancer "now" and - DawnNYS - 4:54pm on 04/06/11

Dawn, that is a very logical assumption, but at the past six times I've done this - MarilynFL - 7:35am on 04/07/11

Too funny! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:59pm on 04/06/11
Marilyn, I had forgotten how wonderful it is to read your posts! :D [NT] - Debbie in GA - 6:31pm on 04/06/11

I know, I won't be happy until there is a blog! [NT] - orchid - 9:19pm on 04/06/11

But you get to read everything I write. What would a blog do? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:38pm on 04/07/11

I have a feeling you have more. You just may not realize it and - orchid - 4:36pm on 04/07/11
I agree. You're far funnier than a local newspaper columnist and he gets paid for it. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:11am on 04/08/11

See Mar? I'm not the only one. [NT] - orchid - 3:09pm on 04/08/11

Thanks for the laugh Mar! [NT] - FloriSandy - 7:30pm on 04/06/11
I am such a wimp.... - SallyBR - 9:59pm on 04/06/11
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Thanks for the belly laughs Mar :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:03am on 04/07/11
ROFL! I give you a lot of credit in persevering! I took one look inside the bloodmobile and ran! [NT] - MoNJ - 4:59pm on 04/07/11
You are hilarious! So funny~ [NT] - lizzy - 9:10pm on 04/09/11
Read this again, roared with laughter again! I'm glad we didn't lose these gems. [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:26am on 09/10/11

20376. Cheezz, I thought of you when I saw this recipe...Cardamom-Brown Sugar Snickerdoodles. The author [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:47pm on 04/06/11 (1)

WOW!!! Thanks for thinking of me, these sound amazing! [NT] - cheezz - 3:04am on 04/07/11

20377. Speaking of sandwiches -- it's Grilled Cheese Sammie Month. What's your favorite grilled/sandwich? - MariaDNoCA - 2:37pm on 04/06/11 (18)

all of them. [NT] - AngAk - 2:59pm on 04/06/11

LOL. Me too! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:11am on 04/07/11
Ok, I do love a good cheese/bacon/tomato sandwich. or cheese with salsa inside. [NT] - AngAk - 2:55pm on 04/07/11

Can't remember where this came from: , REC: Grilled Turkey Panini - Barbara in VA - 6:13pm on 04/06/11
French Comte Gruyere on Sourdough bread. [NT] - Joe - 7:17pm on 04/06/11
Duck Conift, Fig Jam, Carmelized Onion and Taleggio Pannini with Arugula. Still. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:35pm on 04/06/11

(I'm hanging my head in culinary shame and taking my grilled cheese home.) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:15am on 04/07/11

Seriously. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:01am on 04/07/11
Oh, I don't know. It sounded so good I made grilled cheese to go with soup for lunch. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:16pm on 04/07/11

We use our panini for grilled cheeze all the time. One favorite is Panera's whole grain bread - MarilynFL - 8:12am on 04/07/11

Love, love, love my Krups panini press. Use it on everything possilbe although that one time with - Steve2 in LA - 5:27pm on 04/07/11

"possilbe"? Make that "possible" please. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 5:28pm on 04/07/11

I'm feeling (op)pressed.... [NT] - cheezz - 6:31pm on 04/07/11

Ha! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:34am on 04/08/11

My panini squishes the grilled cheese to a pancake - MariaDNoCA - 1:02am on 04/08/11

How about adding spacers that are slightly shorter than the height of your sandwich? - MarilynFL - 10:09am on 04/08/11

Genius! I just went back to using a pan for grilled cheese. DoH! Thanks! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 9:59pm on 04/08/11

Since it's an old machine, it's probably pretty heavy... I think the new ones are have lighter lids? [NT] - cheezz - 7:38pm on 04/08/11

20378. King Arthur free shipping till tomorrow. email special. for you lucky ducks. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 3:47pm on 04/06/11 (5)

Wish I had a few people in my area who wanted to split an order- - Melissa Dallas - 6:05pm on 04/06/11
I'm going to check this out closer. When I got to the "free shipping" link - MarilynFL - 12:36pm on 04/07/11

must be their Easter stuff. the page didn't say so, like when just parchment was the only freebie. [NT] - AngAk - 2:56pm on 04/07/11

I could not get free shipping yesterday, and their shipping costs are very high [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:35pm on 04/07/11

Karen-they do TRUE shipping based on distance. Unfortunate for - Melissa Dallas - 7:53pm on 04/07/11

20379. Vote tally as of 3:55 EST April 6 Long Beach Organic (Our Garden) 2,513 [LINK] - orchid - 3:59pm on 04/06/11 (23)

That garden that grows people is getting close to 2000! [NT] - barb_b - 5:58pm on 04/06/11

They are Barb but if I look back you'll see that we are both growing - orchid - 7:25pm on 04/06/11

Go Orchid! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 7:56pm on 04/06/11
Thank you for taking over! [NT] - Joe - 8:21pm on 04/06/11

We must stump - - err..... stunt their growth! [NT] - FloriSandy - 8:33pm on 04/06/11

Anyone else having problems voting this am? I can see the # of votes, does not offer an option to - barb_b - 6:58am on 04/07/11

Yes Barb, the first time I opened it it was all messed up. So I thought - orchid - 7:13am on 04/07/11

Oh dear, it's still messed up? I couldn't vote last night. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:11am on 04/07/11
Thanks; wanted to ensure it was not just my PC. I am guessing they hit 15,000 views and overloaded [NT] - barb_b - 9:03am on 04/07/11

Same problem here :( [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:51am on 04/07/11

Ditto, but other gardens were the same. no chance to vote. [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:54am on 04/07/11

I say they call the voting over and Long Beach Organic is the winner! Simple! [NT] - orchid - 8:56am on 04/07/11

Me too. Can't vote today. [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:09am on 04/07/11

Can't vote either [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 10:15am on 04/07/11

Everyone I know seems to be having the same problem. I'll call them later if it's not resolved - Joe - 10:20am on 04/07/11

I've tried from 2 computers this AM...no can do. [NT] - judy-mass - 10:24am on 04/07/11

Me too. Can't vote today : (( [NT] - Marianne - 10:34am on 04/07/11

Wow, counting up quickly now. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:53pm on 04/07/11

Looks as though it's been fixed. I'm off to vote. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:43pm on 04/07/11

It's working! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 2:20pm on 04/07/11

I�m not going to post a tally today since the voting - orchid - 4:00pm on 04/07/11

I thought that ended last month [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:05pm on 09/09/11

Never mind... I see this was from the olden days :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:06pm on 09/09/11

20380. Update on kitchen equipment tally... - Sandra in New York - 7:55pm on 04/06/11 (49)

Use those cannelle molds much? [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:48pm on 04/06/11

Ha! NO.... - Sandra in New York - 9:06pm on 04/06/11

I'm SO jealous!!!! [NT] - orchid - 9:17pm on 04/06/11

Yeah, you probably have a big kitchen with lots of storage... - Sandra in New York - 9:21pm on 04/06/11

LOL, yes, actually I do but you'll figure it out. And I'm still jealous! [NT] - orchid - 9:27pm on 04/06/11
Sandra, perhaps this woman can help you store your treasures. She's a professional [LINK] - FloriSandy - 10:00pm on 04/06/11

Sandy, that would have me in a claustrophobic fit! - Sandra in New York - 10:37pm on 04/06/11

Lol, I didn't think so! "Good morning (hubby), let's have some breakfast - FloriSandy - 11:06pm on 04/06/11
I'm having a scrunchy "Being John Malkovich " moment. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:05am on 04/07/11

hmmmm, sounds like someone who has moved around a lot and kitchen stuff has to catch up - PatBastrop - 9:41pm on 04/06/11

Is that why my house looks like a Middle East museum? [NT] - orchid - 9:52pm on 04/06/11
Pat, yes! - Sandra in New York - 10:32pm on 04/06/11

I don't know, the cake pans sound a little deficient... - Richard in Cincy - 10:00am on 04/07/11

Wait! Wait! You have TOO MUCH SPACE!?!?! [NT] - Cindy - 3:51pm on 04/07/11
Every year I go through my kitchen and pantry stuff, and give away, toss out or sell - KarenNoCA - 7:30pm on 04/07/11

Oh the napkins...I gave away at least 80 napkins! [NT] - Sandra in New York - 9:24pm on 04/08/11

You can do it Richard! - Sandra in New York - 9:22pm on 04/08/11

Why is it that I want more???? - colleenmomof2 - 11:21am on 04/07/11

Colleen, my culinary doppelg�nger! I have stuff in the living room china cabinet too! - MarilynFL - 12:27pm on 04/07/11

How lucky am I! I've found my copy! - colleenmomof2 - 9:43am on 04/08/11
did you forget your immersion blender? do you have a rose bundt pan? I just added one. thrift shop - AngAk - 2:39pm on 04/08/11

Allow me to brag, my friend.... - SallyBR - 4:02pm on 04/08/11

I sooo understand! I try so hard to get rid of stuff. It goes into boxes in the garage, & after 6 - Curious1 - 1:15pm on 04/07/11

Oh you did not go there on shoes now, did you Curious1! :) Uh oh!! - MoNJ - 4:57pm on 04/07/11

Lol! You put me to shame! But I do have three food processors, different sizes, hand blender, KA, - Curious1 - 10:16am on 04/08/11

I draw the line at electrical appliances... - Sandra in New York - 9:32pm on 04/08/11

Hi - My name is Tess - and I'm a kitchen gadget junkie..... I have 4 electric cookie presses... - Tess - 1:33pm on 04/07/11

ohhh, I wish I had a basement..... [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:15pm on 04/07/11

Time for a GIANT Larder Barter! Fun post--thanks Sandra. [NT] - MoNJ - 5:01pm on 04/07/11
Only 8 measuring cups? I'm disappointed, unless you left out a digit! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:08pm on 04/07/11

Erin, after lunch the other day I got inspired - Sandra in New York - 9:34pm on 04/08/11

You all make me feel so much better about my collection of kitchen "stuff". I am so glad to - Barbara in VA - 9:11am on 04/08/11

Truly, none of U has a problem. I got into trouble when I decided to try my hand at being a caterer - wigs - 11:01am on 04/08/11

wigs, you win. hands down. [NT] - AngAk - 2:46pm on 04/08/11
Oh I have catering stuff also.... - Sandra in New York - 9:39pm on 04/08/11
Shelving envy! - colleenmomof2 - 8:37am on 04/09/11

oh Barbara, step away from the wms sonoma store/website/catalog! [NT] - AngAk - 2:40pm on 04/08/11

Heaven help me, but when I get married, we combine 2 households with 2 cooking enthusiasts, and our - AngAk - 2:43pm on 04/08/11

Maybe your shower can be a "Habitat for Humanity" give away to others? - MarilynFL - 3:15pm on 04/08/11
Oh, my goodness--that will be very hard if you have to give away any of your things. At my age I - wigs - 4:09pm on 04/08/11

Lol, I remembered this thread this afternoon when I "almost" brought home a butter bell. But [LINK] - Curious1 - 4:07pm on 04/08/11

Yes, I have one of those in blue. <g> We really do use it in the hot summer months so our butter - wigs - 4:12pm on 04/08/11

Hmmmm, I was afraid that my 77-78 degree kitchen would be too warm to keep butter unrefrigerated. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:08am on 04/09/11

I used one of those. It works if you use a lot of butter. - Sandi in Hawaii - 12:11pm on 04/09/11

awww... I LOVE those! [NT] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 04/08/11

And speaking of donating stuff... how difficult do they make it?! - Sandra in New York - 9:45pm on 04/08/11

I found that out when I tried to give away a less than 3 year old clothes dryer. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:05am on 04/09/11

Sandra, if you're getting rid of cookbooks too, look at NYU's culinary library [LINK] - Traca - 3:02pm on 04/09/11

Too late... - Sandra in New York - 9:19pm on 04/09/11

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