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11712. My name is Maria and I've bought yet another kitchen gadget. [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:03pm on 08/16/08 (15)

Maria, welcome to the Kitchen Gadget Anonymous. - EvaN - 3:09pm on 08/16/08

My name is Pat and I have 4 different citrus reamers, a dozen tongs and - PatBastrop - 6:06pm on 08/16/08
My name is Glennis and I have 8 oyster shucking knives, and 2 broked paring knives... [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 9:27pm on 08/16/08

Brilliant little creations! [NT] - Marg CDN - 6:14pm on 08/16/08
I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!! :) Guess I'll have to seek out one on eBay, too! - GayleMO - 10:53am on 08/17/08

With shipping to the US it was $21.37 USD here is the link to the Ebay store I ordered from... [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 11:06am on 08/17/08

BTW...Welcome Gayle! We have a great group here at Kitchen Gadget Anonymous :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 11:10am on 08/17/08
Hey Maria! Thanks so much! I'll check it out and order it sometime soon... - GayleMO - 9:41pm on 08/18/08

and I'm Angie,and I also sew---I have 4 rotary cutters. Why? I need help. [NT] - AngAk - 12:51pm on 08/19/08

Welcome Angie!!! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:53pm on 08/20/08

Haven't received mine yet; don't think there will be any additional dues... - MariaDNoCA - 6:52pm on 08/20/08

That's correct. There were no additional dues. [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 8:27am on 08/21/08

I'm guilty too! I saw one on another site several months ago and had to get one. - GeorgiaRose - 1:04pm on 08/20/08

Oooh, thanks for the review - I can't wait to get mine!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 6:48pm on 08/20/08

I am planning to get one for my daughter's birthday - at least, that is my excuse! [NT] - Lana in FL - 3:36pm on 08/22/08

11713. hi all, it's been a while! i'm looking for some gooseberry recipes - they looked so pretty, i just - wildwoods - 2:15pm on 08/16/08 (17)

Hi wildwoods... not sure about the gooseberries, but it's nice to see you again! [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:01pm on 08/16/08
wildwoods, make a nice fresh berry pie- follow directions for blueberry pie but use gooseberrys [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:30pm on 08/16/08

Gooseberries....sigh. Just another typeo [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:31pm on 08/16/08

wildwoods, they are very tart---like rhubarb. they make a good mix-in with other fruits - AngAk - 1:09pm on 08/18/08

Ang...the gooseberries I've had here weren't so sour, in fact, the red ones were [LINK] - Traca - 8:18pm on 08/18/08

thanks for the ideas! mine range from green to magenta - they're beautiful. made a fool with some, - wildwoods - 9:04pm on 08/18/08

Ina Garten has a summer pudding recipe that would be lovely with some gooseberries. [NT] - AngAk - 12:47pm on 08/19/08

is it in one of her books? [NT] - wildwoods - 7:26pm on 08/20/08

it is, but not sure which one. here is the foodnetwork recipe. I would add gooseberries to the mix [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:59pm on 08/20/08

thanks ang - it does sound good! especially the rum part... [NT] - wildwoods - 11:37am on 08/22/08

Tasted Ina Garten's Summer Pudding recipe at a pitch-in luncheon on 8/19/08, & it was great! Very - wigs - 12:32pm on 08/24/08

Traca, we don't have gooseberries up here---hmmmm maybe I'll try planting a bush. the green ones I - AngAk - 12:49pm on 08/19/08

Oooh. I need to go back to the farmer's market for gooseberry analysis. :) Love jam...my favorite - Traca - 11:14pm on 08/19/08

you would love that zucchini jam I posted----it has pineapple and shredded zukes and the - AngAk - 12:33pm on 08/20/08

i'm glad you mentioned that jam, i missed it the first time around and it sounds great. [NT] - wildwoods - 7:31pm on 08/20/08

Bet it's not as good as your rhubarb is! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:18am on 08/21/08

Hey, thanks for pointing me in that direction...it's going in my bulging "to try" file! [NT] - Traca - 10:23pm on 08/21/08

11714. Rec: White Bean dip - EvaN - 3:21pm on 08/16/08 (2)

No garlic? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 4:37pm on 08/16/08

You can add some if you want :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:11pm on 08/16/08

11715. Rec: Brown sugar and coffe liqueur fruit dip - EvaN - 3:55pm on 08/16/08 (1)

Thanks Eva! I have a recipe similar to this, but w/o the liqueur. Sounds heavenly! [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 1:11pm on 08/20/08

11716. ISO blueberry pancake recipe (made with yeast) - AnnVA - 8:06pm on 08/16/08 (3)

Ann, Rachel "Everyday w/Rachel Ray," in June/July Issue Featured Berry Panckes w/Raspberry Maple [LINK] - GayR - 7:45am on 08/17/08

This is it! Gay - a million thanks!! :) [NT] - AnnVA - 6:51pm on 08/17/08

AnnVA, My pleasure! [NT] - GayR - 6:57am on 08/18/08

11717. A fantastic read about coconut oil and alzheimers [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 8:12pm on 08/16/08 (1)

I don't know - sounds good, but look at the article just below it - DawnNYS - 8:48pm on 08/16/08

11718. This might be a dumb question, but can you cook (saute, fry) Romaine lettuce? Just thought - DawnNYS - 8:43pm on 08/16/08 (3)

I make a grilled Romaine salad all the time and it's great plus I've had it in soups - Music City Missy - 9:20pm on 08/16/08
Yes Dawn- you can saute it, stir fry it, steam it, whatever way you want. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:28pm on 08/16/08
You can shred it and deep fry it for "crispy seaweed" [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 8:17am on 08/17/08

11719. A question about avocados... I usually buy the smaller, dark-skinned - DawnNYS - 8:52pm on 08/16/08 (7)

A Fuerte perhaps...no, the flavor nor the texture are quite the same. - Glennis_NoCA - 9:31pm on 08/16/08

I agree with Glennis completely. Watery... not as good for guac as Haas. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:48pm on 08/17/08
Could be, but I went back to the store and read the label it said - DawnNYS - 9:04pm on 08/17/08

Besides, that avocado fat is GOOD for you! [NT] - PatBastrop - 11:06pm on 08/17/08

That other variety does have less fat and more WATER. Me no like. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:27am on 08/18/08

Me too neither. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:11pm on 08/18/08

Didn't know they had a special name. I've always called them Florida Avocados and avoided them - Michael in Tampa - 5:36am on 08/18/08

11720. ISO: molten lava cakes with peanut butter center??? [NT] - cheezz - 9:21pm on 08/16/08 (6)

That�s rather decadent cheez, I�m surprised your request - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:38pm on 08/16/08

heehee... I'm visiting my sis right now and we ALWAYS managed to get ourselves in trouble! [NT] - cheezz - 9:44pm on 08/16/08

LOL, So continue the tradition and have fun! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:17pm on 08/16/08

here's an extreme peanut butter molten lava cake from the cookie madness website. [LINK] - starburst - 11:24am on 08/17/08

Food & Wine's Molten Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Filling [NT] [LINK] - starburst - 11:26am on 08/17/08

Ah HA!! THAT'S what I was looking for... THANKS starburst :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:42pm on 08/19/08

11721. ISO: Canning directions for tomatillos. - Glennis_NoCA - 9:33pm on 08/16/08 (3)

Here you go, Glennis - CynUpstateNY - 6:45am on 08/17/08

Thank YOU SO MUCH!! I hunted and hunted! - Glennis_NoCA - 10:07am on 08/17/08

Glad I could help! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:06am on 08/17/08

11722. My garlic turned blue.... - Therese - 9:59am on 08/17/08 (3)

Seems like it's OK- the first part is really technical - last section is the understandable answer [NT] [LINK] - Tess - 10:16am on 08/17/08
It should be fine...it's got to be a chemical reaction between the garlic, oil and pan... - Glennis_NoCA - 11:48am on 08/17/08
Glennis, it has turned a lovely shade of teal for me in the past! - sandra-in-australia - 11:41pm on 08/17/08

11723. Rec: Grilled Salmon with Wasabi-Ginger Mayonnaise [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:45am on 08/17/08 (5)

Rec: Cilantro Rice - Curious1 - 11:46am on 08/17/08

RUMA X 2! Thanks for posting these Curious! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 12:24pm on 08/17/08

For clarification... Right Up My Alley Times 2 [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 1:40pm on 08/17/08

Lol, thanks Sandy. I tried googling but that was no help. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:01pm on 08/17/08

Rec: Mixed Vegetables with Soy Sauce and Chili Oil - Curious1 - 12:17pm on 08/17/08

11724. ISO Ang: I made the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake you linked to [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 1:39pm on 08/17/08 (3)

Oh. Dear. I had SO hoped this cake would be a visual triumph, but a culinary bore. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:15pm on 08/17/08

Lol - yes, ugly AND tastes awful! ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 5:59pm on 08/17/08

can you hear my groan! I must make this---to give away! Maybe I will enter it in the fair. - AngAk - 1:14pm on 08/18/08

11725. FR News. Our Michelle from Saskatoon is in a magazine! [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 4:41pm on 08/17/08 (17)

congratulations, michelle! [NT] - rvb - 4:59pm on 08/17/08
Bravo Michelle!! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 5:12pm on 08/17/08
Very impressive! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 6:07pm on 08/17/08
You know, it just struck me that I saw Van Gogh�s Sunflowers at [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 6:37pm on 08/17/08
Awesome! Congratulations on finding your niche and excelling!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:22pm on 08/17/08
Our little girl's all grown up! Congrats Michelle!!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:52pm on 08/17/08
Very Cool! Congrats on your success Michelle! [NT] - barb_b - 8:56pm on 08/17/08
I have such respect for entrepreneurs. Good going, Michelle. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:38pm on 08/17/08
Well done Michelle! Great webpage too. [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 11:47pm on 08/17/08
Congrats!!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:23am on 08/18/08
Way to go Michelle! Congrats! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:17am on 08/18/08
well, thanks guys! :) It's been an interesting & exiting journey>> - michelle - 9:09am on 08/18/08

btw - that was my 2nd magazine, if you click on my 'media' section, there's another one for Flavours - michelle - 9:25am on 08/18/08

Way to go, Michelle. Congratulations. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:33am on 08/18/08

Michelle, you may be familiar with Ace Bakery in Toronto. They make famous baguettes, the closest - Marg CDN - 12:35pm on 08/18/08

That's super Michelle. Congratulations! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:54pm on 08/18/08
Kudos to Michelle!! Such a hard worker. [NT] - AngAk - 1:15pm on 08/18/08

11726. Sweet and Sour Chicken ............. Delicious! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 5:29pm on 08/17/08 (5)

Thank you for this recipe Sylvia ~ I was looking for a good recipe for sweet and sour chicken - dianncy1964 - 9:37am on 08/18/08
Q: I am out of balsamic vinegar ~ could I use Malt vinegar instead? [NT] - dianncy1964 - 10:41am on 08/18/08

You could but I think red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar must be better. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:27am on 08/19/08

got some balsamic vinegar ~ chicken IS marinating~ looks good so far ~ will report on outcome [NT] - dianncy1964 - 6:04pm on 08/20/08

Oh and I'm making chicken fried rice and making GINGER SPICED COOKIES for dessert [NT] - dianncy1964 - 6:04pm on 08/20/08

11727. REC: Randi's Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce. I was lucky enough to have Randi's - Joe - 8:39pm on 08/17/08 (3)

how special to be able to make it with her mushrooms. I like the stuffed shell idea. love those. [NT] - AngAk - 1:19pm on 08/18/08

Indeed, what is it about stuffed shells?! I love them as well and would love to find more fillings - Pat-NoCal - 2:45pm on 08/18/08
I think it would work with manicotti too, or even crepes. [NT] - Joe - 3:02pm on 08/18/08

11728. Thanks to Melissa for the recipe Chicken in Poblano Cream Sauce... [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 9:17pm on 08/17/08 (22)

I have frozen it and it worked well.... - Music City Missy - 9:22pm on 08/17/08

thnaks, I will do that. WW doesn't do well w/ too many "off program" nights... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:13pm on 08/17/08

I can taste it [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:56pm on 08/17/08

foaming at the mouth???? ....not a good sign [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:14pm on 08/17/08

Not unless you're a ducky like me with refined taste! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:20pm on 08/17/08

i.e. that is the best I can do to wear it "all over my face" as my beak is too long [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:27pm on 08/17/08

and looking good too! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 9:57am on 08/18/08

I could almost skip the chicken & just spoon the baked sauce & cheese over good mexican rice & be - Melissa Dallas - 7:46am on 08/18/08

or pasta? - Luisa_Calif - 9:57am on 08/18/08

Use Parm for the cheese and you'd have a sort of spicy alfredo sauce. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:26am on 08/18/08

Great idea! However I bought a huge chunk of Manchego...any ideas for that? [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:28am on 08/18/08

Invite my husband over? That's his absolute favorite cheese. - MarilynFL - 10:50am on 08/18/08
I used Manchego for the cheese in my sauce with the chicken. Should be good over pasta also? [NT] - Curious1 - 11:35am on 08/18/08

Chicken in Pablano cream Sauce... - Stephanie-Oh - 11:46am on 08/18/08
This recipe must be in the running for the most kudos acquired. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:44pm on 08/18/08

Well, except for something chocolate, I usually ignore those, ;-) [NT] - Curious1 - 12:45pm on 08/18/08

Please teach me how? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:37pm on 08/18/08

Lol, I couldn't have chocolate for several years and kind of lost the taste for it. However, I've - Curious1 - 11:44am on 08/19/08

just wondering---could the extra sauce be the base for a soup? [NT] - AngAk - 1:21pm on 08/18/08
I used to do this with leftover pork roast. It works beautifully. I think it is exactly the same. [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:53pm on 08/18/08
I'm thinking about making a dip out of it.... - Music City Missy - 7:27pm on 08/18/08

I'll volunteer to test it. [NT] - AngAk - 12:52pm on 08/19/08

11729. Wisdom from 1909 - I found this article in a historic newspaper "Cake Baking" - DawnNYS - 10:08pm on 08/17/08 (2)

We learned from them. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:37pm on 08/17/08
I loved this. thanks. [NT] - AngAk - 4:01pm on 08/19/08

11730. Pie in a Jar- aren't these adorable? [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 6:44am on 08/18/08 (12)

OMG !! to think I almost sold all my *little* jars!!! Thanks for saving me from a horrible mistake! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:48am on 08/18/08

I had a Xerox box full of them ready to go to GoodWill when I saw this post. Donate or bake??? [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:10am on 08/18/08

Adorable yes BUT, I would contact the manufacturer of the canning jars first to - Pat-NoCal - 10:43am on 08/18/08

Donate. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:00am on 08/18/08
I had a canning book that said you could sterilize jars and bottles in the oven. - Dawn_MO - 12:40pm on 08/18/08
Check this out. I guess many question whether or not it's ok. I haven't read every one of these post [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 1:23pm on 08/18/08

To me it's not worth the chance. I think I'd rather use a ceramic ramekin or custard cup or - Pat-NoCal - 4:10pm on 08/18/08

Good point, Pat- I just thought they were really cute! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:16pm on 08/18/08

I agree, very cute. But then, I just love all mini or individual-type desserts for the presentation. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 5:17pm on 08/18/08

The jars shouldn't have a problem...here's why... - Glennis_NoCA - 10:26pm on 08/21/08

Ahhh- thanks for the logical explaination, Glennis [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:04am on 08/22/08

I just saw a recipe for these at The Oregon Live site (linked). [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:08am on 08/24/08

11731. ISO: Melissa in Dallas. Thanks for salvaging my tomato chipotle sauce! - Sandy_in_Philly - 6:48am on 08/18/08 (1)

Sounds terrific. I really like chipotle on bbq or grilled pork. One of my favorite easy marinades - Melissa Dallas - 7:43am on 08/18/08

11732. Any suggestions for 4 quarts of lobster stock? [NT] - Sarah in Charleston - 7:27am on 08/18/08 (7)

Cook it down & freeze for later use in risotto, soups. I made an excellent bisque w/ toasted corn>> [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 10:04am on 08/18/08

Definitely a bisque. Any little meat bits left over? - Marg CDN - 12:26pm on 08/18/08

two claws are lurking in my refrigerator! [NT] - Sarah in Charleston - 1:19pm on 08/18/08

Ah no. Claws are not for soup in this household. Claws of gold. [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:51pm on 08/18/08

Rec: Lobster Risotto. This recipe uses two quarts [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:32pm on 08/18/08

Oh, and two claws [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:35pm on 08/18/08

Freeze and ship to me? *Ü* [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 10:28pm on 08/21/08

11733. REC: Garlicky Marinated Broccoli Salad [LINK] - Tessie in Cincy - 10:56am on 08/18/08 (0)

11734. my version of a thai pasta salad - emtd - 12:00pm on 08/18/08 (1)

this sounds really good betty. it seems to be a lighter dressing than a peanut butter dressing. [NT] - AngAk - 4:04pm on 08/18/08

11735. ISO GayleMO - Roasted plum tomatoes [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 4:07pm on 08/18/08 (1)

Thank you so much, Colleen! Yum! I'll keep these! - GayleMO - 9:02pm on 08/18/08

11736. Yooo hooo GayleMO??? Your mailbox is full. - MarilynFL - 7:28pm on 08/18/08 (7)

HAHA!! That's pretty good! - GayleMO - 9:00pm on 08/18/08
Gayle, don't know about you but I'm not sure who's having more fun here, us or Marilyn.... - Music City Missy - 9:32pm on 08/18/08

Funny! Well, I told the guy at our PO what was in the box.... - GayleMO - 10:02pm on 08/18/08

Yep, but I was still able to save half of it and ate it at the counter! - MarilynFL - 6:26am on 08/19/08

Great! I'm so glad you got to eat at least part of it.... - GayleMO - 4:18pm on 08/19/08

my sis sends me tomatoes from Indiana---wrap them in newspaper and then cushion the box well with - AngAk - 12:57pm on 08/19/08

My grandmother stored the last tomatoes of the season in newspaper.... - Music City Missy - 10:57am on 08/20/08

11737. Thanks to Marilyn, I just made Laurie Colwin's Tomato Pie - YUMMY [LINK] - Music City Missy - 8:04pm on 08/18/08 (4)

Okie dokie, guys! Guess I'm going to have to try this one! - GayleMO - 9:58pm on 08/18/08
Does anyone know if this would freeze well? I used Nayonaise/mustard on this - MarilynFL - 4:11pm on 08/19/08

Mar, I hate to burst your tomato bubble, but I came across this website yesterday.... [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:50pm on 08/19/08

Ah well....then we will be living and eating "in the moment." Merci. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:53am on 08/20/08

11738. Gazpacho. How long will it last? I made it on Saturday, In the frig since then. We have - Marg CDN - 8:04pm on 08/18/08 (5)

I would say yes. You can spruce it up by adding fresh cut cucs or cilantro.. [NT] - barb_b - 8:30pm on 08/18/08
The Gazpacho that I make for my guy lasts him 2 weeks in the fridge. No problem. [NT] - orchid - 9:16pm on 08/18/08
Well okay then. Thanks to you both. I'll make the additions, good idea, and it's - Marg CDN - 12:33pm on 08/19/08

He will love it! I am sure he is enjoying a great home cooked meal! [NT] - barb_b - 6:56pm on 08/19/08

Good thing I served the gazpacho. H had monkeyed with the coals on the Q and burned the ribs, the - Marg CDN - 10:56am on 08/20/08

11739. Hey MarshaTbay, thanks for the phone call.... - GayleMO - 10:07pm on 08/18/08 (1)

You weren't short at all. I'm glad all is ok on the homefront. Glad I knew how to check! :) - Marsha tbay - 10:16pm on 08/18/08

11740. REC: Melon Sorbet [LINK] - MoNJ - 8:19am on 08/19/08 (0)

11741. Another vote for Amanda's Snickerdoodle Muffins--does that make 3 for T&T? - MoNJ - 8:22am on 08/19/08 (2)

+1! I made all mini's and posted in T&T with my notes. These are TDF! :-) [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:20pm on 08/23/08
Can't take credit for them...I think these were posted by Colleen. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:28pm on 08/25/08

11742. Recipe: Aunt Jewel's Coffee Cake, Linda Fears, Editor in Chief, Family Circle Mag. ...> [LINK] - GayR - 11:13am on 08/19/08 (4)

Nice recipe and thanks for including the story. - AngAk - 1:12pm on 08/19/08

AngAk, Ms. Fears does state in the Magazine Copy that the recipe is that of... - GayR - 1:44pm on 08/19/08

I'm glad you included the magazine information. I was just commenting on how, on the internet, - AngAk - 1:48pm on 08/19/08

Gotcha! [NT] - GayR - 1:56pm on 08/19/08

11743. Two "What to Serve?" questions - Kathleen - 12:00pm on 08/19/08 (20)

I made this white peach Sangria from Splendid Table and it was---splendid. - AngAk - 1:45pm on 08/19/08
I have loved these muffins since I was little Rec: French Breakfast Puffs - Melissa Dallas - 2:19pm on 08/19/08

Anything rolled in melted butter, sugar and cinnamon has to be good! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:44pm on 08/19/08

I agree 100%. It does make these wonderful and aside from that they really are plain-jane - Melissa Dallas - 3:09pm on 08/19/08

Or you could serve - Sandy in Baltimore - 3:42pm on 08/19/08
how about some small scones? these Cranberry Scones in T&T are really good and [LINK] - AngAk - 4:05pm on 08/19/08

and remember those Bisquick/cheese/sausage thingies? I don't have the recipe handy, but it makes a - AngAk - 4:06pm on 08/19/08

these blueberry bars look like they would be nice on a brunch/coffee table. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:11pm on 08/19/08

How about some honeydew melon balls with proscuitto? You can assemble and make them ahead, and [LINK] - PatBastrop - 6:25pm on 08/19/08
Or Kathy's Sausage and Cheese Muffins -- these are really delicious! - PatBastrop - 6:36pm on 08/19/08

this is basically the bisquick ones I mentioned---only better--more from scratch! good recipe - AngAk - 7:15pm on 08/19/08

Thanks for all the ideas - Kathleen - 7:37am on 08/20/08

Kathleen, I think a watermelon drink would be fun, but I don't have any specific recipes. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:05am on 08/20/08
I can recommend the watermelon margarita. - Marg CDN - 11:56am on 08/20/08
check out the german apple pancake in t&t - unique and delicious hot or cool. - wildwoods - 7:19pm on 08/20/08

I have a good herbal tea-based punch. I'll post if you'd like. It's really pretty! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:03am on 08/21/08
These Oniony Cheese Puffs from T&T look good. Savory to counteract all the sweet. [NT] [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:06am on 08/21/08

And they can be made in advance... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:08am on 08/21/08

Here's a couple that might fit the bill... [LINK] - Traca - 2:28am on 08/22/08
How about an agua fresca for a drink? [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 1:56pm on 08/23/08

11744. A brownie snob changes her mind - franinva - 2:14pm on 08/19/08 (2)

Oh, nice topping. thanks for that tip. [NT] - AngAk - 3:57pm on 08/19/08
Did you just do a layer of peppermint patties on top and then bake them? - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:14pm on 08/21/08

11745. I finally put the menus for my annual Italian summer lunches in Menus. Apologies - Shaun in TO - 3:50pm on 08/19/08 (13)

oh wow Shaun. 4 different menus. I'm showing "A Month By the Lake" for my bookclub and I want to - AngAk - 4:18pm on 08/19/08

Could you post which wines/beverages you served? thanks. by Oct, please : ) [NT] - AngAk - 5:56pm on 08/19/08

Nothing too special. Wine only. I'll put out a couple of bottles of whatever Chianti is - Shaun in TO - 6:10pm on 08/20/08

I'll have some Valpolicella, since it's mentioned several times in the book. Also the pinot grigio. - AngAk - 6:22pm on 08/20/08

Yes, the beautiful Lake Como. What a spectacular idea Ang. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:54am on 08/20/08

We spent a week on Lake Garda at Sirmioni. I'd move there in a heartbeat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:19am on 08/21/08

have you seen this movie? It's with Vanessa Redgrave and Uma Thurman. superb. - AngAk - 12:36pm on 08/21/08

Oh yes. Loved it. And also "Enchanted April". Have you read this article "We stalked Geoge Clooney [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:28am on 08/22/08

OMG, I could so easily become a stalker---this was too funny. thanks. - AngAk - 12:22pm on 08/22/08

He is very pretty. Do you think he looks a bit like Rosemary? [NT] - Marg CDN - 1:23pm on 08/22/08

Wow! Whoa! Whew! These are fantastic. No apologies necessary, as long as you keep the menus coming. [NT] - Joe - 11:37pm on 08/19/08
Holy cow! Lots of great ideas there. Thanks Shaun! [NT] - Traca - 10:09am on 08/20/08

I think I might give up one of my santuko knives for an invite. [NT] - AngAk - 12:38pm on 08/20/08

11746. Grrrrr. Olympics coverage. They haven't even aired yet, and the results are all over the news/net. - AngAk - 7:19pm on 08/19/08 (4)

Ang, don't you get NBC on your tv? [NT] - Marsha tbay - 7:37pm on 08/19/08

The problem is, Marsha, that the games are over before they are broadcast here, in primetime. That's - DawnNYS - 7:53pm on 08/19/08

yes, I meant they haven't aired yet tonight(I wrote my first message at about 4:15 our time) - AngAk - 8:17pm on 08/19/08

Same here, Ang [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:17am on 08/20/08

11747. Another century-old recipe. From 1908, Rec: Indian Cucumber Pickle - DawnNYS - 7:57pm on 08/19/08 (3)

Interesting recipe Dawn, I love turmeric 2. Curious and I have enjoyed Turmeric-Ginger Cauliflower [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:15pm on 08/19/08

Sandy - the chicken looks good too, thank. I just made a small - DawnNYS - 8:00am on 08/20/08

Dawn, I think the salt is correct - Richard in Cincy - 10:12am on 08/20/08

11748. We have been getting wonderful sweet nectarines---so--REC: Baked Pecan Stuffed Nectarines... - charlie - 7:58pm on 08/19/08 (0)

11749. REC: Carmelized Nectarine and Ginger Shortcakes with Sour Cream... - charlie - 8:01pm on 08/19/08 (1)

I have some crappy (not from our own tree) peaches that this will work so well with. Good plan. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:34pm on 08/19/08

11750. REC: Grilled Salmon With Nectarine-Red Onion Relish... - charlie - 8:04pm on 08/19/08 (0)

11751. Heather in SF...made the Cucumber Disks with Chili Shrimp....Awesome! Could it get any easier? [LINK] - Traca - 11:24pm on 08/19/08 (2)

Hi Traca! Heather is off line for awhile, I let her know about - SusanKentfieldCa - 1:18pm on 08/22/08

Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your note...and we hope Heather comes back soon! [NT] - Traca - 9:02pm on 08/24/08

11752. Meryl - made the Chipotle Chicken Skewers you posted at 7847 - MARvelous!! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 11:46pm on 08/19/08 (1)

These sound great- don't know how I missed a chipotle post! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:00am on 08/20/08

11753. made Ron's Peacock Chicken in 'Stupidly Simple' >> [LINK] - cheezz - 11:48pm on 08/19/08 (7)

Thanks cheezz...I would have never tried that combination of ingredients. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:01am on 08/20/08
does anybody know of a dry onion soup that tastes as good as knorr's but with much less salt? [NT] - rvb - 12:26pm on 08/20/08

Check at your local health food store - desertjean - 1:34pm on 08/21/08

I make this too when I need something fast. I can't find Russian dressing anymore,so I use catalina - AngAk - 12:46pm on 08/20/08
When I grew up this was one of my favourites! - deb-in-MI - 12:50pm on 08/20/08
Whatever happened to Ron in Worchester? [NT] - Janet in NC - 12:51pm on 08/20/08
Ooooh! Something easy and delicious.... - Stephanie-Oh - 5:03pm on 08/21/08

11754. Anyone a Chocolatier Magazine Subscriber? The Magazine has been incorporated into Dessert ...< - GayR - 8:36am on 08/20/08 (4)

I just received my copy too - deb-in-MI - 10:18am on 08/20/08

deb-in-MI, I look forward to your comments. [NT] - GayR - 1:15pm on 08/20/08

I got some crappy thing called . . . - BethinVA - 9:38am on 08/22/08

Gee, I am glad I didn't renew my subscription [NT] - oli - 2:19pm on 08/22/08

11755. Fish in Parchment - Sally in CT - 12:13pm on 08/20/08 (2)

here is CathyZ's Mediterranean style from T&T. More ingredients than you asked for, but it gives [LINK] - AngAk - 1:00pm on 08/20/08
Haven't made this but the procedure is pretty standard. You could add fleshy fish to the seafood. I [LINK] - Marg CDN - 4:20pm on 08/20/08

11756. About the "pie in a jar" posts above, I emailed Fresh Preserving - PatBastrop - 12:58pm on 08/20/08 (4)

Ball is kinda like the pharmaceutical companies; they are not going to recommend "off label" . . . - mistral - 9:00pm on 08/20/08

I'm going to try these when we get back from Va. I really don't think there will be a problem. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:17am on 08/21/08

Would it be possible to freeze the little pies in these jars, then - AnnVA - 2:34pm on 08/21/08

That's the original premise...looks fabulous! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 10:33pm on 08/21/08

11757. ISO Marilyn, are you doing ok with all the rain on the east coast? I just saw the news about - Marsha tbay - 5:28pm on 08/20/08 (10)

I was just wondering the same thing. We really lucked out along this coast. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:25pm on 08/20/08
Hi all....things are well at home, if wind-blown. Hurrican season: God's way of pruning... - MarilynFL - 6:51am on 08/21/08

MarilynFL, So happy to hear you are well, I guess we all dodged the bullet this time! [NT] - GayR - 6:53am on 08/21/08

Are you Here? I thought you were There? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:07am on 08/21/08

MarilynFK, Check your PM's. [NT] - GayR - 8:50am on 08/21/08

Glad you are safe, Mar. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:40am on 08/21/08

As well as the other Floridians FK folks. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:41am on 08/21/08

Floridian folks. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:14am on 08/21/08

Yes, 'glad to hear all the Florida people are staying safe and dry! - DawnNYS - 9:44am on 08/24/08

Hi Dawn, I read there wasn't a lot of wind or flood damage, so should be okay. What worries the - Curious1 - 10:57am on 08/24/08

11758. Just came back from dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse and one of their specials was... - Sandy_in_Philly - 6:56pm on 08/20/08 (10)

ruffled your feathers, huh? [NT] - AngAk - 6:59pm on 08/20/08
Doesn't he play for the Yankees? [NT] - charlie - 7:15pm on 08/20/08

Hah!!! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:26pm on 08/20/08
Ahhh..... so he is the new and improved [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:14pm on 08/20/08

Sandy--which one has the bad knees? [NT] - charlie - 6:23pm on 08/21/08

Hideki!! But then... his predecessor is getting a bit old, don't cha think?? [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:40pm on 08/21/08

Yes, but he's on his final year---say, is that first baseman of yours happy in the land of - charlie - 7:58pm on 08/21/08

Lol, Actually, Charlie, I really don't follow baseball that much, so I - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:25pm on 08/21/08

Oh, and I thought you were sandlot Sandy LOL [NT] - charlie - 9:47pm on 08/21/08

LOL back to you! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:50pm on 08/21/08

11759. An interesting variation on Fajitas by Steve Raichlen REC: Pork Tenderloin Fajitas... - charlie - 7:21pm on 08/20/08 (4)

This looks really good. The seasoning reminds me of "al pastor" tacos which I love. My sister - Melissa Dallas - 7:46am on 08/21/08

I agree with you Melissa--he's always making something I want to eat [NT] - charlie - 9:31am on 08/21/08

Raichlen AND charlie! [NT] - AngAk - 12:43pm on 08/21/08

Thanks AngAk--back at you! [NT] - charlie - 6:22pm on 08/21/08

11760. So, we're heading back to the USA... - sandra-in-australia - 12:04am on 08/21/08 (27)

Godspeed! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:49am on 08/21/08
Safe trip Sandra! [NT] - GayR - 6:29am on 08/21/08
Enjoy the journey! Is the boat coming back with you? [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:47am on 08/21/08

The boat will have to be sold, very expensive to transport! [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 7:41am on 08/21/08

Well, stop by in Florida on your way....boats are going cheap now. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:07am on 08/21/08

Is that 'cause they're all blown out of the water? - sandra-in-australia - 8:29pm on 08/21/08

Happy returns... - judy-mass - 7:02am on 08/21/08

How wonderful. Safe travels. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:39am on 08/21/08

Safe Travels!!! Does Gomez have to go into quarentine again?? [NT] - barb_b - 7:04am on 08/21/08

International Dog Of Mystery faces no quarantine into the US! He's so happy! [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 7:42am on 08/21/08

Great news! I am sure you will be busy packing, so one less thing to worry about! [NT] - barb_b - 11:36am on 08/21/08

OK then!! Looking forward to seeing "Sandra in ______" . Buen viaje! [NT] - PatBastrop - 8:23am on 08/21/08
The little pooch is going to be getting dizzy. At least this time he won't end up in quarantine. [NT] - Marg CDN - 9:34am on 08/21/08

Oh good. Now I just read your post, 2 above. [NT] - Marg CDN - 9:35am on 08/21/08

Yes, but at least now everything won't be upside down to him. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:49am on 08/21/08

Noooo, not yet! I wanted to come and visit you. well, I guess this makes visiting easier though. - AngAk - 12:46pm on 08/21/08
Happy packing! Let us know where you land. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:11pm on 08/21/08
Welcome home! Have you ever considered desert living? [NT] - desertjean - 1:43pm on 08/21/08

We're looking for water, but you never know! [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 8:31pm on 08/21/08

We're waiting for the "big one" to drop LA into the ocean, then we'll be beachfront. [NT] - desertjean - 9:12am on 08/22/08

Safe Travels!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:18pm on 08/21/08
Happy landings! Will also be in NYC soon, for good. Let's go toast FK somewhere! :) [NT] - ErininPrague - 3:31pm on 08/21/08
We look forward to your arrival [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 4:03pm on 08/21/08
Thank you all very much for the good wishes! - sandra-in-australia - 8:34pm on 08/21/08

You're welcome Sandra! Here's something for you & hubby to think about... [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:10pm on 08/21/08

Another link [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:38pm on 08/21/08

Thanks Sandy, we know Cape May well... [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 10:40pm on 08/21/08

11761. Snickerdoodle Pie Recipe Featured in September Better Homes & Gardens "9 New Pies From Great Home [LINK] - GayR - 7:11am on 08/21/08 (2)

Thanks Gay - another Snickerdoodle recipe...I cannot resist these! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:27pm on 08/23/08

MariaDNOCA, I hope it is good when you try it! [NT] - GayR - 3:05pm on 08/23/08

11762. Craving a creamsicle... - Sarah in Charleston - 7:45am on 08/21/08 (17)

Sarah, I'm finding good reviews for David Lebovitz's recipe in Perfect Scoops... - MarilynFL - 9:45am on 08/21/08

I have it - Orange Popsicle Ice Cream..Just made the Blueberry Cheesecake, which was good, - CactusSue - 10:28am on 08/21/08

This sounds perfect. Thanks! [NT] - Sarah in Charleston - 12:49pm on 08/21/08

My Pleasure - let us know if you make it! [NT] - CactusSue - 6:59pm on 08/21/08

Desperate measure: Swirl Edy Swiss Orange Sherbet with Vanilla. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:49am on 08/21/08
Here's a more adult twist to the creamsicle - lorijean - 3:24pm on 08/21/08

uh oh, now you've got me craving a "creamsicle" and it's only 2 in the afternoon. [NT] - AngAk - 5:13pm on 08/21/08

prolly better than craving a martini at that hour. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:04am on 08/22/08

Now you've got me craving a dirty martini. A friend brines her own olives. Delish in this! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:08pm on 08/22/08

And don't forget the tomolives for your martini. Pickeld baby green tomatoes. Ideal with vodka. [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:26pm on 08/22/08

Ooooo- I have a ton of unripe cherry. Can I use some of those and maybe toss a jalapeno in 2 ? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:30pm on 08/22/08

Here's the recipe. It becomes quite a conversation item, if you have martini drinkers. - Marg CDN - 8:00pm on 08/22/08

Thanks, Marg- I'm going to make some! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:48pm on 08/22/08
Boy, these tomolives sound great., Marg. And the dirty martini too, Cyn. Is it happy hour yet? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:56pm on 08/24/08

I dearly love ice cold dirty martini- offer me one and any hour is happy hour! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:43am on 08/25/08

I made a batch on Sunday, Marg- my BIL is already telling me to save him a jar! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:42am on 08/25/08

Just found this at Per Se's website: Recipe for creamsicle - PatBastrop - 9:15am on 08/29/08

11763. ISO: deb-in-MI , re: salsa - Judy-KY - 9:04am on 08/21/08 (6)

How timely for me! sounds wonderful use for the box of tomatoes I just picked yesterday. What is>> - Luisa_Calif - 9:31am on 08/21/08

Canning salt - Judy-KY - 11:11am on 08/21/08

okay, thanks for the info. I was making up my shopping list for what I needed to do this. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:44am on 08/21/08

It's a great idea, Judy - however one thing I've never attempted... - deb-in-MI - 3:16pm on 08/21/08

deb, this Freezer Salsa in T&T is pretty good too. more of a picante sauce. [LINK] - AngAk - 5:12pm on 08/21/08

Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:49am on 08/22/08

11764. "Science and Ice Cream and Dry Ice, Oh My!" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 9:41am on 08/21/08 (2)

oh no, doesn't Richard have ownership in a cow/fresh milk and cream?? I think he - AngAk - 12:58pm on 08/21/08
forget the dry ice, liquid nitrogen is where it's at... - Richard in Cincy - 6:18pm on 08/21/08

11765. Charlie, thanks for posting the Ziti with Grilled-Gazpacho Sauce and Sausage [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 9:47am on 08/21/08 (1)

You are welcome Pat--I like this with the ricotta salata as well [NT] - charlie - 6:14pm on 08/21/08

11766. My DH usually does kitchen clean up because I do the cooking. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:10am on 08/21/08 (3)

That's funny! I don't load the dishwasher to suit my dh. Best wishes for a speedy recovery (thumb). [NT] - Curious1 - 10:19am on 08/21/08
I feel like my mother is walking around with white gloves on inspecting like in that old commercial - Melissa Dallas - 1:47pm on 08/21/08
When hubby was active duty we would often have the Navy's version of restaurant inspectors - desertjean - 3:11pm on 08/21/08

11767. So when was this board fixed so that it keeps a marker of where your were. . . . - mistral - 10:43am on 08/21/08 (1)

mistral, here is a thread on this that you might have missed. I've never had this problem, but I [LINK] - AngAk - 1:06pm on 08/21/08

11768. Would this recipe work with a 4-5 lb sirloin tip roast? [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 12:12pm on 08/21/08 (3)

I'm looking for an answer on this too...everytime I try a sirloin tip roast anymore it's - Marsha tbay - 5:25pm on 08/21/08

Mine turned out great. This is what I did... - Dawn_MO - 6:58am on 08/22/08

Thank you, Dawn, and Charlie! This is far from what I've been doing. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 11:51am on 08/22/08

11769. Banana Cake test - Passed with an A+ [LINK] - desertjean - 1:42pm on 08/21/08 (14)

jean, did you use the pastry flour as mentioned? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:28pm on 08/21/08

I did. I think it's a must to keep it light since the bananas are heavy. [NT] - desertjean - 2:30pm on 08/21/08

So...is this different from whole wheat pastry flour? [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:41pm on 08/21/08

Whole wheat would give you a little heavier end result - desertjean - 8:07pm on 08/21/08

I really tried not to say anything about the cake giving ME a heavier end result,. [NT] - desertjean - 8:46pm on 08/21/08

:) [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:47am on 08/22/08

The only place I've run across pastry flour is King Arthur mail order - is this where you purchased - CactusSue - 6:57am on 08/22/08

I don't remember - desertjean - 7:08am on 08/22/08

I think I have seen Arrowhead Mills carries a pastry flour at the local Frye's Market - I actually - CactusSue - 8:01am on 08/22/08

Health food stores and Whole Foods often have pastry flour in the bulk bins. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:23am on 08/22/08
I was just in Whole Foods and they had both Organic Pastry Flour and Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. - MarilynFL - 10:41am on 08/22/08

would cake flour be close to pastry flour? [NT] - AngAk - 12:27pm on 08/22/08

We have it in our dinky little village co op! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:07pm on 08/22/08
Pittsburgh and food stores - OrigCyn - 4:30pm on 09/01/08

11770. Pat- NoCal: I made your recipe for Hoisin-Marinated Chicken last night. - CynUpstateNY - 3:02pm on 08/21/08 (15)

Isn't that good??...I'm glad you liked it too. My own thanks go to Charlie for sharing the recipe. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 4:00pm on 08/21/08
Thank you Cyn, and Pat and Charlie! I now have chicken legs "in the bag" for tomorrow. I'm going to - PatBastrop - 6:36pm on 08/21/08
Is this the Orange Hoisin chix? - sandra-in-australia - 3:00am on 08/22/08

Sandra, that one was posted by Mimi. Here is Pat's recipe: - MarkinHouston - 4:35am on 08/22/08

Thanks Mark, this one looks great also Pat! - sandra-in-australia - 6:56am on 08/22/08
I really like that one too, Mark. I believe the one Cyn was referring to [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 10:10am on 08/22/08
If I posted one, it was a re-post from Pat! I've only ever made Pat's recipe. [NT] - Mimi - 7:13am on 09/02/08

Oh yeh, that one's a keeper too. 150 dinner guests...wow! [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 10:08am on 08/22/08

One can only repeat the statement: Wow. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:31am on 08/22/08

150?! B&B will be a breeze! (Especially if you are on the water!) I am excited to hear about - barb_b - 3:19pm on 08/22/08

150 each night was at the law firm... - sandra-in-australia - 10:46pm on 08/22/08

Do it! I'll be glad to come and relieve you so you can go on vacation. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:03am on 08/23/08
Sandra, there's a group that subs at B&B's so the owners can - judy-mass - 8:26pm on 09/02/08

There is? How cool is that. I wanna learn more. Sending you a PM. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:36pm on 09/02/08
Really? That's a great idea! I want to know more too, please! [NT] - sandra-in-australia - 10:56pm on 09/02/08

11771. Watched Tyler Florence make this REC: Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries & Pecans... - charlie - 7:09pm on 08/21/08 (0)

11772. Hello dear Marilyn....mailman brought me a wonderful package! - GayleMO - 7:22pm on 08/21/08 (8)

Well good for the USPS. Don't wait too long, though. I don't process it so keep it - MarilynFL - 7:40pm on 08/21/08

"...if you don't want warm fudge sauce... " I have a team of scholars deciphering this as we speak. [NT] - Joe - 12:32am on 08/22/08

I believe they need the famous Pizelle Stone for that translation. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:39am on 08/22/08

we may need to censor you for thoughts like that. [NT] - AngAk - 1:05pm on 08/22/08

I just told my SIL about it and he's ready for his taste! :) - GayleMO - 7:26pm on 08/22/08

We've been enjoying it with Starbucks Java Almond. No work except for scoop, zap & eat. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:56pm on 08/24/08

You mean scoop, zap, eat and cycle/swim/walk/run/etc.??? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:13pm on 08/24/08
Oh, yum!!! I'm not sure if that's available here but will check into it..thx - GayleMO - 11:24pm on 08/24/08

11773. emtd: I tried your thai pasta salad at 11734 - desertjean - 7:56pm on 08/21/08 (1)

lime juice is a good idea. I have added chicken as well - emtd - 9:20pm on 08/21/08

11774. How soggy would these get if I made them the day before serving? I've been searching [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 6:08am on 08/22/08 (6)

Cyn, I am going to link her original post that states she made them 5 days ahead and refrigerated [LINK] - GayR - 7:00am on 08/22/08

saw that but took the comment to mean that she had made them 5 days before posting the recipe. I did - CynUpstateNY - 7:39am on 08/22/08

cyn,unless it's really hot, I would leave them on the counter just loosely covered if just overnight - AngAk - 12:52pm on 08/22/08

Nice pictures (or is it just my new reading glasses?) - anyway, I'm making - DawnNYS - 11:25pm on 08/23/08

cyn, I made these on Wednesday and brought them to work today. they are softer today than Wed, but - AngAk - 12:47pm on 08/22/08

It's in the oven, Ang. I didn't tweak much 'cause I like to do the initial recipe as written. - CynUpstateNY - 2:05pm on 08/22/08

11775. My husband had a heart attack so I now need to change our eating habits. I need some help. - AGM_Cape_Cod - 7:04am on 08/22/08 (22)

Have you had a chance to talk to a nutritionist? [LINK] - desertjean - 7:16am on 08/22/08
Rinchard got me hooked on "Nourishing Traditions" & it has some interesting - Music City Missy - 10:10am on 08/22/08

Isn't that book an eye opener?... - Richard in Cincy - 10:31am on 08/22/08

Glad you knew who you were since I can't spell today..... - Music City Missy - 1:27pm on 08/22/08

That's too bad Missy, any ideas why it spoiled? Do you have a cool place to keep it & did you skim? [NT] - Curious1 - 2:03pm on 08/22/08
I know what you mean... - Richard in Cincy - 2:17pm on 08/22/08

PS: More thoughts on sauerkraut... - Richard in Cincy - 2:19pm on 08/22/08

Sauerkraut issues... - Music City Missy - 4:19pm on 08/22/08

AGM, was the heart attack due to clogged arteries or flawed mechanics? Shrimp, surprisingly, - MarilynFL - 10:37am on 08/22/08

ans squid and lobster and crab. All the good ones. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:48am on 08/22/08
I wasn't sure if they had decided that shrimp was ok based on omega oils. I was hopeful. Ah, well.nt [NT] - AGM_Cape_Cod - 1:29pm on 08/22/08

check out the AHA and CHSF websites - lots of info, answers and recipes. you should be able to - wildwoods - 11:29am on 08/22/08

and the AHA has a good cookbook too. His doc should have a nutritionist he could recommend and most - AngAk - 12:54pm on 08/22/08

Sorry to hear that AGM. Molly McButter is fat free with only 5% sodium. I like to - Sandy_in_Philly - 1:05pm on 08/22/08
I am also worried about keeping his weight up on this low everything diet. He has already lost - AGM_Cape_Cod - 1:36pm on 08/22/08
A tip for corn on the cob: Squeeze over lime or lemon juice, then sprinkle with chaat masala, an - Shaun in TO - 4:09pm on 08/22/08
AGM, gently asking: didn't the dr. TELL you what he can have and what he can't have? In your post, - ValinFL - 7:01pm on 08/22/08
Sounds like the trip to the nutritionist will give you more options... - MariaDNoCA - 11:11am on 08/23/08
Substitute for butter - olive oil... you can use it on corn very nicely! Feel better, hubby! [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:44pm on 08/23/08
AMG, we had a similar crisis 10 years ago. My better half was found to have 98 percent blockage.. - Joe - 12:14pm on 08/24/08
((AGM)) Sorry to hear about your hubby, that is indeed very frightening. - LisainLA - 1:52pm on 08/25/08
My husband is planning on attending a Cardiac Rehab program but won't be able to until he sees the - AGM_Cape_Cod - 7:09pm on 08/28/08

11776. Another thumbs up for the OXO Corn Stripper. - Tessie in Cincy - 9:42am on 08/22/08 (1)

Where is Sue anyway? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:29pm on 08/22/08

11777. ISO who out there has a good tamale recipe - carol whidbey Is - 10:08am on 08/22/08 (3)

Here's a few from Martha Stewart, I always have good luck with her recipes. - Cindy - 10:25am on 08/22/08
Rick Bayless' recipes are always sure fire -- here's his Pork Tamales [NT] [LINK] - PatBastrop - 11:31am on 08/22/08
I have used this recipe twice now and was very happy with the results. - Dawn_MO - 5:06pm on 08/22/08

11778. We had some of the best corn last night. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:10am on 08/22/08 (11)

I agree. The best corn in years. Some of the peaches here leave me praying to our own failing - Marg CDN - 10:47am on 08/22/08

My aunt used to make peach ice cream from her home-grown peaches. So good. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:22am on 08/22/08

any morning sickness, Amanda? [NT] - AngAk - 12:58pm on 08/22/08

Nope, none! This has been a very smooth pregnancy. Thanks for asking! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:05pm on 08/22/08
Lol, I was just thinking all that lovely produce makes eating for two very enjoyable. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:05pm on 08/22/08

Yes, it does. It's been really easy to eat well this summer. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:49pm on 08/22/08

That's the only reason I"ve ever wanted an ice cream maker. I'm not a fan but I thought - Marg CDN - 1:20pm on 08/22/08

IS there something wrong with me? Not crzay about chocolate or ice cream. I like'em tho. [NT] - Marg CDN - 4:25pm on 08/22/08

Thinking of your mom and sending her and you all my best. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:05pm on 08/22/08

Mom seems to be holding her own at the moment. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:10pm on 08/22/08

That's wonderful news Amanda. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:34pm on 08/22/08

11779. Thanks to MCM, GayleMO, LisaInLA, Misplaced_in_AZ, Luisa, AngAK, & Cyn_UpstateNY.... - MarilynFL - 10:53am on 08/22/08 (12)

Dang! Wish I was part of the 'tasting' community:):) - deb-in-MI - 11:07am on 08/22/08

Well of course you can, deb! Hit the Larder Barter and post something. I'm sure you'll get lots of - CynUpstateNY - 2:03pm on 08/22/08

Tappin' my feet here, waitin' for your jam to appear at larder barter. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:10am on 08/23/08

this made me smile. thanks. [NT] - AngAk - 12:57pm on 08/22/08
Made me *smile* too! Sounds yummy! - GayleMO - 7:40pm on 08/22/08
this made me salivate. thanks. [NT] - rvb - 10:53pm on 08/22/08
Niiiiice! And sounds like you got your lycopene fix too. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:09am on 08/23/08
:-) And thanks to you as well - we've been enjoying the chocolate sauce immensely! - LisainLA - 8:09pm on 08/24/08

Leeeesa, where've you beeeen? We've missed ya. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:01pm on 08/24/08

Bizzy, but having fun mostly.....I'll "e" you soon! [NT] - LisainLA - 1:43pm on 08/25/08

LOL, I tell myself the more tomatoes I pile on a BLT, the less the mayo and bacon count [NT] - AngAk - 12:44pm on 08/25/08

Gah - I haven't even hit the BLTs yet, there must be something terribly wrong with me! [NT] - LisainLA - 1:43pm on 08/25/08

11780. From Food & Wine--Jean-Georges' REC: Alsatian Rhubarb Tart...not T&T but looks great... - charlie - 1:44pm on 08/22/08 (1)

This looks very good, charlie! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 3:09pm on 09/02/08

11781. It's Hatch Chili Time! The roasters are firing up this weekend at Central Market and Whole - Melissa Dallas - 8:21pm on 08/22/08 (4)

What a cool idea for a recipe! Thanks for the reminder about the chilies - they are [NT] - CactusSue - 8:21am on 08/23/08

Oops - to continue...they are here in my area at a local Mexican restaurant - CactusSue - 8:25am on 08/23/08

Thanks for the reminder, I placed my order this morning. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:54pm on 08/25/08
We just got back from CM/SAustin. A new item this year is - PatBastrop - 7:12pm on 08/25/08

11782. On the chile theme, anyone made sweet corn tamales? The ones Rick Bayless makes - Melissa Dallas - 8:22pm on 08/22/08 (0)

11783. Maaarilyn, you've got to read this! - EvaN - 4:00am on 08/23/08 (3)

How funny! I thought the same thing when I passed the bakery section of the market. They had banana - CynUpstateNY - 5:49am on 08/23/08

Me too! [NT] - Mimi - 7:12am on 09/02/08

It's the smile that crossed the Greenwich Mean Time meridian and still keeps going! [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:16am on 08/23/08

11784. Question about bread machines - EvaN - 4:14am on 08/23/08 (13)

Eva, I've never seen anything about removing the paddle from the bottom of the machine. - Sylvia - 11:33am on 08/23/08
Eva, what brand of bread maker do you have? The one - Pat-NoCal - 12:17pm on 08/23/08
Mine cooks with the paddle still in. The pan is a form of teflon, so the bread doesn't stick. - MarilynFL - 1:44pm on 08/23/08
I've never heard of that either, but it seems like an okay idea. The paddle is of no use after the - Marg CDN - 2:00pm on 08/23/08

My machine gives the dough a final kneading 20 minutes before the end of the dough cycle. - Sylvia - 9:45am on 08/24/08

But not once the baking is about to start, right? When I make dough I always restart the machine to - Marg CDN - 11:02am on 08/24/08

I remove the paddle before it starts the baking cycle. I have a Cuisinart - orchid - 4:20pm on 08/23/08

Yep. I"m glad you mentioned this Eva. I'm going to do this from now on. Such a simple solution not - Marg CDN - 11:04am on 08/24/08

I used to have a DAK bread machine. I made some really yummy breads..... - KarenNoCA - 6:36pm on 08/23/08

sounds like the word I use everytime I try to make bread.... [NT] - cheezz - 11:27pm on 08/24/08

Oh Ahahaha. [NT] - AngAk - 12:48pm on 08/25/08

RE: ABM paddle - OrigCyn - 4:42pm on 09/01/08

CYH Cyn! so good to hear from you. [NT] - AngAk - 1:59pm on 09/02/08

11785. iso charlie--bet U thought U were done w/ me & the Blk Bottom Pie REC @ 11617, but au contraire! - wigs - 6:51am on 08/23/08 (11)

wigs - not charlie, however, I thought you would be interested in David Lebovitz's Instructions for [LINK] - GayR - 8:11am on 08/23/08

Thanks for your help Gay--we will solve this problem for wigs [NT] - charlie - 8:24am on 08/23/08

Hi Wigs--was the caramel smooth before you added the cream and butter? more. - charlie - 8:15am on 08/23/08

I do remember noticing on my 2nd botched attempt that there was a thin 'crust' on top of - wigs - 2:36pm on 08/23/08

wigs, So glad that you felt the article was helpful. Lots of luck on your next batch! [NT] - GayR - 2:49pm on 08/23/08
I trust Lebovitz's knowledge, but I've seen Gale Gand on numerous occasions... - charlie - 3:13pm on 08/23/08

Have printed all yr hints + Lebovitz's article & will give the Blk Bottom pie another - wigs - 8:30am on 08/24/08

keep us informed [NT] - charlie - 10:38am on 08/24/08

Wigs, glancing at the recipe, I would say if you try the "dry" method, do NOT add 1/3 cup water - Joe - 10:42am on 08/25/08

I agree with Joe--the water would just cook off during the boiling anyway [NT] - charlie - 5:12pm on 08/25/08
Thanks for the tip, Joe. I hadn't realized the extra water would evaporate; I thought - wigs - 6:56am on 08/26/08

11786. REC: Tomato Bread Pudding. Good - but could be *fabulous* with tweaks - deb-in-MI - 8:09am on 08/23/08 (2)

This looks great. I'd add some basil to it - maybe chiffonade fresh over the top to serve? [NT] - LisainLA - 7:41pm on 08/24/08
My mom is drowning in tomatoes...think I'll send this to her. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 12:59pm on 08/25/08

11787. Rec: Cinnamon Roll Cookies - Really good and easy from Cuisine Holiday Book - - CactusSue - 8:37am on 08/23/08 (4)

Oooh, thanks for posting. They look great. [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:29pm on 08/23/08
Ooooh... sounds good! Thanks for posting this... it's going on my "to try" pile [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 08/24/08

Well, I made the cookies and loved the fact that they were a refrigerator cookie. - cheezz - 4:52pm on 10/18/08

Oh, and the little chocolate ones in the picture are the Korova Cookies... [LINK] - cheezz - 4:56pm on 10/18/08

11788. Mini-Banana Whoopie Pies - Martha Stewart had these as her "Cookie of the Month" [LINK] - CactusSue - 8:53am on 08/23/08 (1)

Sorry, try this link [NT] [LINK] - CactusSue - 8:55am on 08/23/08

11789. ISO: Can someone please post the recipe for Tomato Pie. I am feelling - Misplaced in AZ - 9:36am on 08/23/08 (15)

Yea! Excellent news, H! Here a link to Colwin's Tomato Pie, read more notes inside [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:12am on 08/23/08
Great to see you back, Harriet! Let us know how the tomato pie turns out for you. - Dawn_MO - 10:51am on 08/23/08
So glad you're feeling better, Harriet. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:01am on 08/23/08
Welcome back, Harriet. So glad you 'see' you again! - deb-in-MI - 11:08am on 08/23/08
So good to see you here Harriet--enjoy the pie [NT] - charlie - 11:31am on 08/23/08
Hello sweetie! So good to see your name here! - GayleMO - 11:37am on 08/23/08
Yea! So happy to see you're feeling better! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:43pm on 08/23/08
This is really encouraging. You must be feeling chipper, to want to cook. Welcome back!! [NT] - Marg CDN - 2:01pm on 08/23/08
Harriet! So glad your up to cooking. Enjoy every bite of your pie :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:56pm on 08/23/08
Good news Harriet! Enjoy your cooking. [NT] - orchid - 4:22pm on 08/23/08
WaHoo!! glad to see you! You've got an awesome son -- but you knew that!!! :) [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:32pm on 08/23/08
((Hi Harriet!)) 'Very glad to hear that. [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:41pm on 08/23/08
Hi there; so glad to see you back. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:46pm on 08/23/08
Great news, Harriet! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:38am on 08/24/08
Wonderful 2 C U posting again! Please don't hurry your recuperation. Rest & then rest some more! [NT] - wigs - 6:59am on 08/26/08

11790. Bon Appt had a recipe that used half AP flour half cake flour as a substitute for Italian "OO" ...>> - Luisa_Calif - 1:44pm on 08/23/08 (1)

Limited-I have purchased the French flour from King Arthur and made exceptionally good - Melissa Dallas - 7:01am on 08/25/08

11791. Boys and girls! Check out this web site. I thinkg you will find it very interesting. - Misplaced in AZ - 3:20pm on 08/23/08 (4)

um. how do you get there? [NT] - rvb - 3:36pm on 08/23/08

heehee.... I think Misplaced has misplaced it :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:44pm on 08/23/08
Come to Arizona, rent a car and drive out to Queen Creek, to the - Misplaced in AZ - 11:09am on 08/25/08

Is this the site Misplaced? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 11:50am on 08/25/08

11792. I'm stitn ghere with 5 Italian Pastry Chefs - WHAT a way to spend a weekend!!! - Music City Missy - 4:18pm on 08/23/08 (14)

I'm so excited I can't even spell 'sitting' [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:56pm on 08/23/08
oh my. I would have to continually pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming or in heaven. [NT] - AngAk - 5:23pm on 08/23/08
WOW! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:21am on 08/24/08
I can't wait to hear about lunch, be sure to tell all. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:48am on 08/24/08
Please, please, please tell me one of them was George Clooney? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 08/24/08
Well I spent yeat another day with them today.... - Music City Missy - 6:50pm on 08/24/08

Keep us posted. And please take photos. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:04pm on 08/24/08
Can you get photos of them pulling the sugar? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:06pm on 08/24/08
I have cocoa butter AND gelatine sheets! (hint: find a candy-making store). Wonderful story!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:25am on 08/25/08

Mar - that is exactly what I thought but remember, we are talking Nashville honey! - Music City Missy - 11:00am on 08/25/08

Rainy Nashville? Poor guys...can you say Hydroscopic in Italian? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 08/25/08
"Fabrizio said. . ." too cool. [NT] - AngAk - 1:30pm on 08/25/08

This would make a great novella! I can't wait to read the rest of the story! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:33pm on 08/25/08

Incredible recap! Please keep us posted... [NT] - Traca - 3:03am on 08/25/08

11793. I am just about to put the salsa from Judy-KY into jars and it tastes great! Med Hot... - Luisa_Calif - 4:44pm on 08/23/08 (0)

11794. Ang- I made the Blueberry Bars and got the same reaction you did. Everyone raved. - CynUpstateNY - 7:52pm on 08/23/08 (25)

These Blueberry Crumb Bars are super. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:11am on 08/24/08

What do you think about the peach idea? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:25am on 08/24/08

I don't know... bluebrries kind of "hold together" while they're baking and cut peaches - DawnNYS - 9:40am on 08/24/08
Cyn, why don't you make a half portion with peaches to test out your idea. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:43am on 08/24/08

Because the half portion won't be safe in the same house as I'm in. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:49am on 08/24/08

Cyn, I tend to agree -- too much liquid. Here is a recipe from Big Sur Bakery featured in N. Y. [LINK] - GayR - 10:48am on 08/24/08

Sounds good, Gay but I'm looking for easy I don't want to make the jam first. Thanks. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:24am on 08/24/08
Wow, that breakfast pizza in the same article sure sounds good. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:51pm on 08/24/08

I made them, too. I think the peaches would make muck of the bottom. I have a complaint about them - Marg CDN - 11:05am on 08/24/08

I varied the proportions: 2/3 pastry, same volume filling & into a 9x9 pan. That way, I got lots of - Marg CDN - 11:29am on 08/25/08

I'm making them this weekend for our out of town guests! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:21am on 08/24/08

They're really great- I made them the day before and no sog at all. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:24am on 08/24/08

Three raves- I'll put them in T&T :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:25am on 08/24/08

Cyn, I'd really like to know if you make them with peaches, if you don't mind. I'd like - Marg CDN - 12:03pm on 08/24/08

Ok- you talked me into it. But when my jeans won't fit I'm blaming you ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:06pm on 08/24/08

Here's what I did. I used an 8 inch square glass pan and halved the recipe. - CynUpstateNY - 6:12pm on 08/24/08

Also prebaked the bottom for 5 minutes. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:24pm on 08/24/08

Ahe yes. Good idea. It would be almost like shortbread then, wouldn't it? [NT] - Marg CDN - 11:28am on 08/25/08

I'll be over for the peach/blueberry version and a cup of coffee. those would be so pretty. - AngAk - 1:45pm on 08/25/08

~Sits next to Ang with a fresh pot of coffee.~ Cream? [NT] - LisainLA - 2:06pm on 08/25/08

May I join you? Have some hot Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies fresh from the oven to share. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 2:28pm on 08/25/08

I've got crispy Hobnobs? Got tea? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:31pm on 08/25/08

~Warms the teapot~ [NT] - LisainLA - 3:24pm on 08/25/08

A trick I learned about peach & apple pie: Sugar/flour the cut slices, then - MarilynFL - 11:26am on 08/25/08

Found the article about draining off peach liquids... [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:29am on 08/25/08

11795. Do we need another reason to carefully read labels on processed food...even chocolate? [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 8:02am on 08/24/08 (4)

Yeah we do! I just read that article yesterday and. . . . - mistral - 12:03pm on 08/24/08
Sheesh....makes me glad I'm a scratch-cook! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 1:54pm on 08/24/08
So I should add 16 more ingredients, but less chocolate to the Dyslexic sauce AND cut down on size? [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:33pm on 08/24/08

That would be a nahhhh!!!! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:03pm on 08/24/08

11796. Bumper crop of English cukes... - Glennis_NoCA - 2:01pm on 08/24/08 (3)

How about some sweet and sour pickles or pickle relish? - Dawn_MO - 3:12pm on 08/24/08
I've used English cucumbers to make freezer pickles with good success. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 5:29pm on 08/24/08
REC: Cucumber Ice Cream [LINK] - sandra-in-australia - 5:55am on 08/25/08

11797. Help for a beef marinade - oli - 2:04pm on 08/24/08 (1)

2 Tbsp Hoisin, 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil, 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds, 1/4 cup Vinegar. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:09pm on 08/24/08

11798. Has anyone used "Red Palm Oil" by Jungle Products Inc? It's a scary-looking jar [LINK] - MarilynFL - 2:28pm on 08/24/08 (15)

ha! I just had to throw away a 1/2 bottle of real maple syrup cuz I didn't refrigerate it and it - AngAk - 1:48pm on 08/25/08

and this in no way helps you with your question. [NT] - AngAk - 1:49pm on 08/25/08
I've heard that even though this might not be bad for you, it still permeates the - DawnNYS - 7:37pm on 08/25/08

It said right on the bottle to refrigerate, but somehow I thought maple syrup was like honey and - AngAk - 7:46pm on 08/25/08

speaking of honey, our summer has been so cool and cloudy that the honey growers assoc will not have - AngAk - 8:02pm on 08/25/08

Hey, that's what I DO! Maybe I was a bee in a previous life? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 08/26/08

lol [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:58am on 08/26/08
Ha! the Secret Lives of Bees---and Marilyn. loved that book by the way. [NT] - AngAk - 3:01pm on 08/26/08

here is the article from our newspaper. poor frigid bees. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:08pm on 08/26/08
Ang, I too, loved the book. It's about to be released as a movie. [NT] - Sylvia - 5:12am on 09/06/08

Oh, Bother!! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:37pm on 08/26/08
We have a neighbor who just started a small group (is that the word?) of hives. - CynUpstateNY - 3:03am on 08/27/08

what a bargain cyn. Nothing better than local honey. [NT] - AngAk - 12:39pm on 08/27/08

I've never used it, but - DawnNYS - 7:30pm on 08/25/08
I wonder if it's red because maybe they extract the oils with the skins in tact...like crushing - Traca - 10:12am on 08/26/08

11799. What spice are you? [NT] [LINK] - orchid - 8:41pm on 08/24/08 (46)

11799. I am cayenne - OrigCyn - 4:59pm on 09/01/08 (3)

I'm Basil - EvaN - 3:05pm on 09/02/08
Depending on the food liked best I bounced between cayenne pepper/cilantro/oregano/blk pepper/basil. - Pat-NoCal - 9:00pm on 08/24/08
Cayenne pepper....*Ü* Must be the food choice! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 10:01pm on 08/24/08
Missed you on the board - welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your illnesses :( [NT] - cheezz - 6:24pm on 09/03/08
I am Ginger. (Where's my pal, Mary Ann?) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:19am on 08/25/08
Cayenne pepper. Kind of hard to believe for this introvert, though! [NT] - ErininPrague - 4:12am on 08/25/08
I, too, am Ginger. [NT] - Sylvia - 5:13am on 08/25/08
Fun! I'm Garlic...(blurb inside) - Traca - 5:14am on 08/25/08

I'm Cayenne pepper. - judy-mass - 6:03am on 08/25/08

Since "dessert" wasn't an option, I went with Thai! :) [NT] - Traca - 6:23am on 08/25/08

I chose garlic before realizing it was a quiz and after taking the quiz I WAS garlic! [NT] - aajay - 11:10am on 08/25/08

I am Cayenne also fits to a T [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:10am on 08/25/08
I am sweet Basil.....Fun [NT] - barb_b - 6:43am on 08/25/08
Oregano, here! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:45am on 08/25/08
Sweet Basil here .... Neat! [NT] - GayR - 7:21am on 08/25/08
Another Basil! [NT] - CactusSue - 8:11am on 08/25/08
too funny - I'm cilantro, which I despise!! ;) - michelle - 8:23am on 08/25/08

Yes, me too. And I also am not fond of it. LOL [NT] - orchid - 12:52pm on 08/25/08
Well, that makes 3 of us and I hate it!!! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:06pm on 08/25/08
Used to hate cilantro then about 8 years ago my tasebuds shifted and now I adore it. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:33pm on 08/25/08

Me too....it took fresh salsa from an old Mexican restaurant in San Diego to do it for me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:43pm on 08/25/08

Cayenne..."You can be sweet... as long as you can still be sassy" [NT] - Michael in Tampa - 8:43am on 08/25/08
I'm Cumin...(or an arsonist, lol) blurb below... - MariaDNoCA - 8:46am on 08/25/08
Fun! I'm Basil. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:22am on 08/25/08
Basil aussi [NT] - lorijean - 9:41am on 08/25/08
Black Pepper... hmm, just about my least favorite of the group! Thanks, fun. [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:48am on 08/25/08

another black pepper here. [NT] - AngAk - 6:59pm on 08/25/08

Garlic :) funny, I'm not a huge fan. thanks for posting orchid! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 11:47am on 08/25/08
I am BASIL ~ distinctive [NT] - dianncy1964 - 12:35pm on 08/25/08
I'm Ginger Part III. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:47pm on 08/25/08

can I be Maryann? [NT] - AngAk - 1:50pm on 08/25/08

Sure - as long as you wear your hair in those cute pigtails! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:02pm on 08/25/08

I'll need some extensions---but I could sew up a perky gingham top. [NT] - AngAk - 4:35pm on 08/25/08

i am ßasil [NT] - rvb - 2:08pm on 08/25/08
Sweet basil and I smell pretty good - lol [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 2:37pm on 08/25/08
Im also basil. [NT] - Elenor - 4:20pm on 08/25/08
Can I say Five Spice---I'm complicated! [NT] - charlie - 6:38pm on 08/25/08

LOL! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:13pm on 08/25/08

Depending - lokos like I'm either basil or ginger. [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:51pm on 08/25/08
Cayenne, suits me perfectly. Fun ! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:06pm on 08/25/08
I am Basil! Unless - PatBastrop - 7:25pm on 08/25/08
Ginger.... not sure if that is a good thing! :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:34pm on 08/25/08
I'm Basil, which must mean I peaked in the early 90's.. [NT] - Joe - 11:46pm on 08/25/08
I would have to be cinnamon because of my love for desserts. Nope, I didn't take the quiz as - wigs - 7:03am on 08/26/08

Sweet Hungarian Peppers [NT] - oli - 7:30pm on 08/26/08

11800. I didn't realize Claude Monet was a good cook! Has anyone seen this movie? [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 11:34am on 08/25/08 (2)

No, I have not seen the movie. I will look on Netflix and see if it is available. [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:11pm on 08/25/08

I called Borders and it's not available to them so it may only be available at website. [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:35pm on 08/25/08

11801. REC: Flourless Peanut Butter cookies - MoNJ - 11:54am on 08/25/08 (8)

I love these, I make a version w/out the chopped nuts and chips. My fav p-nut butter cookies! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:03pm on 08/25/08
I love all the Food and Wine "Staff Favorite" recipes...they've always been winners for me. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:31pm on 08/25/08

The Sept F&W 30th anniv. is full of great recipes, it's worth picking up if you don't subscribe :) - MoNJ - 4:21pm on 08/25/08

I second that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:26pm on 08/25/08
Started a subscription a month ago, hopefully the first issue I get will be this one. Thanks for the [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:13pm on 08/25/08

I see they have the 30 best fast recipes from the issue online. Have got to make [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 5:50pm on 08/25/08

I thought these looked familiar! [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 2:36pm on 09/13/08

Whoops, here's the recipe [LINK] - DawnNYS - 2:37pm on 09/13/08

11802. What's everyone making for the holiday? We have 4 couples coming over and I haven't a clue - CynUpstateNY - 12:53pm on 08/25/08 (26)

Oops, I almost said "What holiday?" :-) We will be doing ribs on one day, and I want to try - LisainLA - 1:42pm on 08/25/08
Im doing ribs too. [NT] - Elenor - 4:16pm on 08/25/08
Here's my plan so far - mboley - 4:47pm on 08/25/08

I've posted this REC: Saturna Spiced lamb before and have not many takers; probably due to - charlie - 5:09pm on 08/25/08

Wish I liked lamb. The treatment sounds great. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:10pm on 08/25/08

Agreed. They served a poor quality at least once a week when I was in college and now I can't even - CynUpstateNY - 2:52am on 08/26/08

My mom felt the same way--until I started making it this way. If you ever want to try it again, ... - charlie - 6:07am on 08/26/08

I buy American and DH likes his lamb rare. I don't think I'll ever get past it and with the price of - CynUpstateNY - 12:20pm on 08/26/08

I never had any until I was an adult, I don't care for it, except chops, marinated and grilled. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:26pm on 08/26/08

I know I would like this! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:36pm on 08/25/08

my menu includes: - emtd - 5:06pm on 08/25/08

Hi emtd, would you mind posting the pepper jelly tarts and stuffed mushrooms? - Dawn_MO - 6:16pm on 08/25/08

dawn, have you tried Sylvia's Savoury Cheddar Thumbprints? uses 1 cup pepper jelly. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:48pm on 08/25/08

Hi Ang, I have it in my "to try" pile. It sounds delish and it's always nice to have something to - Dawn_MO - 3:40pm on 08/26/08

Dawn, would you share your jalapeno jelly recipe-pretty please? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:40pm on 08/25/08

Sure Barbara, here is the recipe that I got from my aunt. - Dawn_MO - 1:32pm on 08/26/08

Oh Dawn, thank you so much! It is exactly what I was hoping for- - Barbara in VA - 5:12pm on 08/26/08

I love this recipe - for entertaining - it looks very pretty on a platter - emtd - 9:43pm on 08/25/08

The flank steak with olives and tomatoes is popular at our house too. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:27pm on 08/25/08

thank you PatNoCal - for posting the link - emtd - 9:44pm on 08/25/08

you're welcome, Betty. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:02pm on 08/25/08

No company expected, so I'm smoking some salmon over the weekend. BBQ at work on Thurs though, so [LINK] - AngAk - 6:18pm on 08/26/08

Be still, my heart! Smoked Salmon = SWOON! :)~ [NT] - Traca - 7:55pm on 08/26/08

DS in Issaquah has some from their visit here in July ---maybe I can arrange a trade? [NT] - AngAk - 8:43pm on 08/26/08

I'm all ears! And salivating profusely.... [NT] - Traca - 8:54pm on 08/26/08

Deb, you are so right----this is a gigantic cake. Can't wait to serve it. Nice presentation too. [NT] - AngAk - 12:32pm on 08/27/08

11803. Ze Case of Ze Hobbly Nobs - MarilynFL - 5:03pm on 08/25/08 (18)

Hahahahah! Marilyn, I think you wrote this just for me. [NT] - Joe - 5:11pm on 08/25/08
I read this aloud with the French (Belgian) accent--too funny. [NT] - charlie - 6:37pm on 08/25/08
Love it! I tried the french accent thing but I can't even sing happy b day in tune! [NT] - GailNJ - 7:11pm on 08/25/08
Mar, you're a riot. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:17pm on 08/25/08
Laughing and applauding here! What a gem! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:32pm on 08/25/08
Marilyn, You are true treasure! [NT] - GayR - 7:33pm on 08/25/08
a French Canadian accent works too! [NT] - AngAk - 7:35pm on 08/25/08
What does it feel like to be so creative and clever? Thanks Marilyn! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:43pm on 08/25/08
I will never eat a hob nob again without thinking of you!! [NT] - barb_b - 7:54pm on 08/25/08
Ahah!! I have found zees [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:25pm on 08/25/08

Sacre bleu! It is my twin sister!!! I see the menopause has visited you too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:19am on 08/26/08

ROFL! Oui, vous ressemblez moi! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:47am on 08/26/08

and notice that leeetle crumb stuck to his moustache! Such a treat with morning coffee Marilyn. [NT] - Marg CDN - 10:49am on 08/26/08

Touch Nothing! [NT] - charlie - 8:43pm on 08/25/08
You crack me up!!! Love this.... [NT] - Traca - 8:56pm on 08/26/08
Très bon! Hystérique!! [NT] - Michael in Tampa - 5:22am on 08/27/08
LOL, I couldn't help it, I kept hearing Celine Dion speaking this - too funny! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:21pm on 08/29/08
Anyone else have a dream about spinning cookies last night? [NT] - Marg CDN - 12:36pm on 08/29/08

11804. Meryl, I made your Cinnamon Quick Bread from T&T. so good. seems like we've been on a cinnamon/sug [LINK] - AngAk - 7:33pm on 08/25/08 (0)

11805. I had to share a cool idea for cupcake wrappers... [LINK] - CactusSue - 10:02am on 08/26/08 (7)

Can you describe them? I don't like to register. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:06am on 08/26/08
Oh, sorry, I didn't realize..It's a round $1.00 doily that you cut and use as a - CactusSue - 10:51am on 08/26/08

Actually, this might work instead. [NT] [LINK] - CactusSue - 12:17pm on 08/26/08

Thanks, this worked as well as Marilyn's help. One could use any design, not just the doily... - Luisa_Calif - 10:37am on 08/27/08

$1 each?! Can't you get a pacakge of 18 of them at the dollar store? I saw the other person's - DawnNYS - 1:38pm on 08/26/08

P.S. Thanks for linking me to the site, Sue... I stole an icon for my profile here! :o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:53pm on 08/26/08

Love your icon! Ok..now I'm totally confused by what I meant..$1.00 - CactusSue - 3:40pm on 08/26/08

11806. Better Homes & Gardens - 9/08 -Prize Tested Recipe "Orange-Cranberry Cake," .... [LINK] - GayR - 11:57am on 08/26/08 (3)

Sounds good, Gay, but this is another site where you have to create an account. Do you have - DawnNYS - 11:01am on 08/29/08

Perhaps this is the one... [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:28pm on 08/29/08

DawnNYS, Curious1 has posted the correct recipe. Did'nt realize that was a Premium Recipe before I - GayR - 12:11pm on 08/30/08

11807. Cute idea for kids, REC: Beef "Brownie Sundae" - DawnNYS - 12:07pm on 08/26/08 (1)

No picture, but a link to the foodie videos of the State Fair. Fun! [LINK] - DawnNYS - 7:44pm on 08/26/08

11808. wigs, I just saw your post re: caramel problems. - MarilynFL - 1:30pm on 08/26/08 (8)

I always make at least 1 1/2 batch or double it.... - GayleMO - 9:02pm on 08/26/08

I believe this bears repeating: - MarilynFL - 10:23am on 08/27/08

[full thread with all the horror...the horror... [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:23am on 08/27/08
OH, Mar.....you are sooo great!! I'd forgotten all about this! - GayleMO - 4:40pm on 08/27/08
PS Not on one foot, but many times sitting on a stool... - GayleMO - 4:41pm on 08/27/08

Yes, the first time I made a single caramel layer 4 Charlie's Blk Bot Pie & it came out perfectly. - wigs - 10:01am on 08/28/08

Wigs...I've promised my daughter a batch of caramel will be waiting for her... - GayleMO - 10:18pm on 08/28/08

Dear GayleMO, beginning of your post scared me to death until I read the entire thing. I thought U - wigs - 5:10am on 08/30/08

11809. Rec: Hot Potato Salad (not coventional German potato salad) - DawnNYS - 1:34pm on 08/26/08 (0)

11810. Big Fat Bacon- One third pound slice of bacon., fried, caramelized and served on a sitck. Oh My [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 2:53pm on 08/26/08 (14)

A bacon smile! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:13pm on 08/26/08

Good one. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:26pm on 08/26/08

Chocolate covered bacon with almonds [LINK] - SusanKentfieldCa - 5:34pm on 08/26/08
Cyn, have you been to the State Fair? ;o) They deep-fry everything. A good place for me to avoid! [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:48pm on 08/26/08

We haven't been to it in years! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:58am on 08/27/08

No, that was just a joke. The carmelized bacon on a stick sounded like "Fair" food ;o) [NT] - DawnNYS - 7:43pm on 08/27/08

It is fair food. Neighbor went to a county fair last week and brought me a caramel apple. - CynUpstateNY - 3:24am on 08/28/08

Bacon, bacon, bacon! I just did a piece on Candied Bacon Toffee..mmm... [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:54pm on 08/26/08

Great read, Traca! Bow I have to make the bacon toffee! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:57am on 08/27/08

Once again, here's a preview of my wedding outfit, if I ever get married. [NT] [LINK] - Scott in Scottsdale - 3:43pm on 08/27/08

Oh Lordie. Why would someone waste the fabric on this? I think you'd be left at the altar in this. [NT] - Marg CDN - 5:46pm on 08/27/08

LOL---you couldn't walk down the street---all the dogs in town would want a bite. [NT] - AngAk - 5:54pm on 08/27/08

It's just not you my sweet........ it's more suited for the likes of Kevin Bacon [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:35pm on 08/27/08

A great big LOL! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:04am on 08/28/08

11811. From the Sept issue F+W-a great way to show off your summer jams [LINK] [IMAGE] - Barbara in VA - 5:24pm on 08/26/08 (7)

Beautiful photo, but the reviews were not favorable. I wonder why? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:07pm on 08/26/08

Actually, I read them all and they WERE favorable... odd the 'stars' didn't reflect it. [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:35pm on 08/26/08

I'm thinkin' to make these in mini muffin pans, just a little sweet bite, mmmm. The - Barbara in VA - 7:33pm on 08/26/08
I read this as "summer JEANS" Not something I'D want to show off, especially - Luisa_Calif - 10:40am on 08/27/08

...and I read this as "sumtim' JESUS" [and yes, I'm already wearing my reading glasses] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 08/27/08

Tere is a walker waiting for me at the front door...lent to me by my mother-in-law! - Luisa_Calif - 7:02pm on 08/27/08

Ouch. Keep ice on it....while you're making those frozen magaritas. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:11am on 08/28/08

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