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• 11186. I almost made myself sick I ate to many of these last night. So good. Sesame cookies - franinva - 11:04am on 06/26/08 (6)
1. Do you use a mixer or mix by hand? [NT] - Cindy - 1:44pm on 06/26/08
1. I just mixed by hand and made sure to get out all the brown sugar lumps [NT] - franinva - 3:30pm on 06/26/08
2. Thanks for this! I was supposed to bring a friend benne seed wafers from SC, but didn't.... - PatBastrop - 3:30pm on 06/26/08
1. Is "benne" a southern term for sesame seeds or this type of cookie? it's new to me. [NT] - AngAk - 3:49pm on 06/26/08
1. "benne" is sesame seed, the names comes from an african dialect [NT] - PatBastrop - 3:55pm on 06/26/08
3. I wonder if these would work to replace the sesame seeds with flax seeds? [NT] - cheezz - 7:56pm on 06/26/08
• 11187. Corn Puppies - BobbiJoAZ - 3:01pm on 06/26/08 (1)
1. What a CUTE recipe ~ fourth of July is perfect for this ~ I'm sure my family will love it at our bbq [NT] - dianncy1964 - 6:13pm on 06/26/08
• 11188. For the pizza makers here... Deb-in-MI et al… [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:08pm on 06/26/08 (8)
1. What Makes a Perfect Pizza? [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:12pm on 06/26/08
1. A perfect pizza is one that is made by an FK member, and he/she invites me! [NT] - Meryl - 7:51pm on 06/26/08
1. and me too! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:53pm on 06/26/08
1. But of course! [NT] - Meryl - 11:07pm on 06/26/08
2. Count me in ~ I'll bring the drinks :) [NT] - dianncy1964 - 12:03am on 06/28/08
1. Great! Now who's gonna make the pizza??? :) (Don't look at me). (I'll bring the dessert, of course). [NT] - Meryl - 12:43am on 06/28/08
1. I nominate Charlie. {heehee} Okayyyy, I'll help. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:37am on 07/03/08
2. Thanks for the link/image!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:55am on 06/27/08
• 11189. Cobblers, Crumbles, Crisps... [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 8:45pm on 06/26/08 (2)
1. Chocolate~Highness you Absolutely have the greatest websites ~ your filling my bookmarks Thx :) [NT] - dianncy1964 - 12:01am on 06/28/08
1. My pleasure. :) [NT] - Meryl - 12:44am on 06/28/08
• 11190. ISO: Foolproof homemade pasta - pref. processor or mixer recipe - Music City Missy - 8:54pm on 06/26/08 (2)
1. Processor Egg Pasta - Elenor - 11:21pm on 06/26/08
2. I used this T&T rec for years for catering and teaching classes, MCM - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:21pm on 06/27/08
• 11191. Chili - chef21 - 9:28pm on 06/26/08 (5)
1. You're probably looking for recipes with meat,but I have a great vegetarian one if you're interested [NT] - Meryl - 11:44pm on 06/26/08
2. some of our favorite chili recipes are posted up above in T&T favorites, soups and stews [NT] - AngAk - 1:28am on 06/27/08
3. OUr favourite is one by Tyler Florence. REC: Beef Chili with Ancho, Red Beans, and Chocolate - Marg CDN - 9:56am on 06/27/08
4. Best Chili - chef21 - 8:22pm on 06/27/08
1. Do you work for Kraft? [NT] - Meryl - 8:27pm on 06/27/08
• 11192. NFRC: What does Midnight Sun look like?? I took this picture last night at midnight from my front [IMAGE] - AngAk - 12:59am on 06/27/08 (21)
1. My garden in April. Quite sad. [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk - 1:02am on 06/27/08
1. My garden yesterday. The tulips just finished blooming. saxifrage in the rocks are in full bloom [IMAGE] - AngAk - 1:06am on 06/27/08
1. One more pic of our dog Hope in the garden. She is 1 year old now. [NT] [IMAGE] - AngAk - 1:08am on 06/27/08
1. What an adorable dog! [NT] - Meryl - 2:47am on 06/27/08
2. Hi Pooch. [NT] - Marg CDN - 9:53am on 06/27/08
3. just SO cute... and your garden is beautiful. I'd just LOVE to have that view out my front door! [NT] - cheezz - 2:39pm on 06/27/08
2. Beautiful!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:54am on 06/27/08
3. Can I pitch a tent in your backyard?? I'll bring food & doggy bisquits! Lovely photos, all of them [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:06pm on 06/27/08
1. you would be most welcome, BUT, there is a sign up on that lot across the street warning of a bear - AngAk - 12:51pm on 06/30/08
1. Uh… that’s not quite the kind of bear hug I would want…. Aw shucks Ang, [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 4:22pm on 06/30/08
1. we'll bring your Thunderbird wine to drink out at Thunderbird Falls--a short 15 minutes away. Fun. [NT] - AngAk - 4:31pm on 06/30/08
1. How à propos! I can’t wait! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:25pm on 06/30/08
2. You got"midnight sun"? we have hardly had"noon sun"!! still cold too, probably warm up when I leave? [NT] - Nan - 2:26am on 06/27/08
1. Hope is a cutie!!!! [NT] - Nan - 2:26am on 06/27/08
2. "sunny breaks" is what the weather person calls it. Air show this weekend. Thunderbirds are here. - AngAk - 12:19pm on 06/27/08
3. I can remember going out for fries at 10:30 at night and it was full bright daylight. Now - Marg CDN - 9:53am on 06/27/08
1. the grandkids are coming up next week and they have so much trouble sleeping with all this light. - AngAk - 11:58am on 06/27/08
2. back when we were kids and went back to Winnipeg to visit, we would argue with the parents that it - AngAk - 3:10pm on 06/27/08
4. Wow, thank you so much for sharing. What a lovely view you have! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:11am on 06/27/08
5. Your garden photo from last year is my favorite computer desktop pic, Ang - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:42pm on 06/27/08
1. room darkening shades---priceless! that or aluminum foil. My garden should be in full bloom in - AngAk - 1:08pm on 06/27/08
• 11193. Made the MExican Green Bean Salad that Meryl posted. Loved it. I could eat it regularly. [LINK] - Marg CDN - 9:59am on 06/27/08 (1)
1. Glad you liked it! [NT] - Meryl - 2:17pm on 06/27/08
• 11194. ISO Easy grill recipes - Therese - 10:45am on 06/27/08 (17)
1. Therese, try Charlie's "Unbelievable Chicken Marinade" in T&T. It's foolproof. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:21am on 06/27/08
1. And here's an easy menu I posted last summer built around it. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 11:23am on 06/27/08
2. I have used this marinade with pork chops too. It's great. - AngAk - 12:07pm on 06/27/08
3. it's also great with salmon. [NT] - rvb - 1:47pm on 06/27/08
1. My guy swears it would be great on a car bumper!!!! [NT] - orchid - 2:06pm on 06/27/08
2. Oregano-Marinated Grilled Chicken from CHOW.com - Terrific Recipe - Marinate overnight or early am [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 12:06pm on 06/27/08
3. another easy marinade for souvlaki in T&T. can also be used on veggies. kids love kabobs [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 12:10pm on 06/27/08
1. and this roasted garlic and pineapple marinade is fast and good on all sorts of meats too. [LINK] - AngAk - 12:15pm on 06/27/08
4. These are awesome recs. Keep 'em coming! nt Now I'm hungry! [NT] - Therese - 1:52pm on 06/27/08
5. Here is Sylvia's Jerk Marinade. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 3:40pm on 06/27/08
1. and Moyn's Mojo Marinade [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:11pm on 06/27/08
2. joe, could your soy chicken be made in the crockpot? it wouldn't glaze though. maybe in a pan on [LINK] - AngAk - 4:14pm on 06/27/08
1. Hmm, I don't think the crockpot would work, but the pan on the grill would be worth a try. - Joe - 4:35pm on 06/27/08
6. REC: Chicken Thighs with Thyme & Lemon... - charlie - 5:15pm on 06/27/08
7. REC: Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops... - charlie - 5:18pm on 06/27/08
8. Rec: Yakitori. I love this and it's so easy to make. I make skewered or whole chicken thighs [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:00pm on 06/27/08
9. Rec: BBQ Chicken aka Foster Farms BBQ Chicken - Pat-NoCal - 11:34pm on 07/03/08
• 11195. REC: Brownies Cones... now this would be perfect for a little one's birthday.... or 4th of July [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 2:28pm on 06/27/08 (1)
1. I've seen these made as cupcakes, but leaving room for a scoop of ice cream is a great idea. [NT] - AngAk - 3:06pm on 06/27/08
• 11196. White Bean Pesto - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 2:52pm on 06/27/08 (3)
1. yeah, or stuffed into tomatoes. Sunset Mag. this month had a similar recipe. [NT] - cheezz - 10:59pm on 06/27/08
2. Amanda this sounds fantastic ~ BTW I use avacado slices in place of mayo on sandwiches :) - dianncy1964 - 11:49pm on 06/27/08
1. I think you can use any kind of bean. Give it a try! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:18am on 06/28/08
• 11197. Greek decadence - Kotopoulo Tis Hydra or chicken in brandy - rvb - 5:49pm on 06/27/08 (4)
1. hey meryl. mabe you could add some chocolate to this. [NT] - rvb - 5:56pm on 06/27/08
1. LOL [NT] - Meryl - 6:25pm on 06/27/08
2. This is one of my favorite Greek Cookbooks.nt [NT] - rosie - 7:55pm on 06/27/08
1. i love it. [NT] - rvb - 7:23am on 06/28/08
• 11198. To check out: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:32pm on 06/27/08 (1)
1. Printable recipe: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:32pm on 06/27/08
• 11199. Chicken Breast Recipes - slideshow - Food & Wine [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:42pm on 06/27/08 (0)
• 11200. Success stories of all kinds of ailments using coconut oil...diabetes II , weight loss and more [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 7:23pm on 06/27/08 (4)
1. Marsha, you are a wealth of information.Thanks so much for this! I'm definitely going to buy some - - Meryl - 7:56pm on 06/27/08
1. I buy mine my local Rollin Oats...I just happened to find a better price in the sports area of the - Marsha tbay - 8:06pm on 06/27/08
1. Thanks so much, Marsha! Good luck with the weight loss - The banana blizzards won't hurt you - - Meryl - 8:29pm on 06/27/08
2. I bought some a couple of years ago and used it for awhile... - cheezz - 11:02pm on 06/27/08
• 11201. Cook's Illustrated REC: All-American Potato Salad... - charlie - 9:14pm on 06/27/08 (13)
1. Perfect for 4th of July... thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 11:09pm on 06/27/08
2. re: russet potatoes.... does anyone else have problems with them practically 'dissolving'? - cheezz - 11:10pm on 06/27/08
1. Yes!!! Absolutely ~ I use white potato's or regulare brown ones ~ I make my Mother's potato salad - dianncy1964 - 11:47pm on 06/27/08
1. >oops< meant reular brown potato's [NT] - dianncy1964 - 11:52pm on 06/27/08
1. Dianne can spell ~ yeah right ~ regular brown potato's ~ I need to get with the program :) [NT] - dianncy1964 - 11:53pm on 06/27/08
2. I do as well cheezz, I always use the waxy red bliss potatoes for the salad [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 12:24am on 06/28/08
3. I've used both with different results. You really have to be careful not to overcook the - charlie - 5:21am on 06/28/08
4. I use russets for practically everything. I like the way the "melt" even in - aajay - 8:28am on 06/28/08
1. Me, too aajay, I love the soft, melty texture, even in potato salad - I hate chunks of potato. - LisainLA - 1:26pm on 06/28/08
5. Cheezz - i now do a combination for perfection! - Music City Missy - 11:17am on 06/28/08
1. What a great solution MCM! I like the 'melty' part, too, but like some potato distinction :) [NT] - cheezz - 2:04pm on 06/28/08
6. If I remember correctly, this recipe was developed with that in mind. I've made it, delicious! [NT] - Curious1 - 12:22pm on 06/28/08
7. Well, thanks y'all... I just thought I was doing something wrong *g* [NT] - cheezz - 2:05pm on 06/28/08
• 11202. Olga, just saw your recipe up at 11103.... Rec: Grilled Fresh Fruit Quesadillas - cheezz - 11:13pm on 06/27/08 (0)
• 11203. I must be fixated with potato salad--here's a bunch from my list [NT] - charlie - 5:25am on 06/28/08 (27)
1. REC: Cast Iron Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:26am on 06/28/08
2. REC: New Potato Salad with Sauteed Onion Vinaigrette... - charlie - 5:28am on 06/28/08
3. REC: Long Island Deli Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:29am on 06/28/08
1. I remember this one! Randy/Or's KISS potato salad! My family loves this one!! - PatBastrop - 9:56am on 06/28/08
4. REC: Potato And Pickle Salad... - charlie - 5:30am on 06/28/08
5. REC: Richard's Austrian Style Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:31am on 06/28/08
6. REC: Alton Brown's REC: Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:32am on 06/28/08
7. REC: Jacques's French Potato Salad--from Jacques Pepin... - charlie - 5:34am on 06/28/08
8. Gourmet's REC: Old-Fashioned Potato Salad--with a boiled dressing... - charlie - 5:37am on 06/28/08
9. Orignally posted by "Light my Fire Susan" REC: Wasabi Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:39am on 06/28/08
10. From Cooking Light REC: Farm Stand Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:40am on 06/28/08
11. REC: Grandma's Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:42am on 06/28/08
12. Another from Cooking Light REC: Herbed Potato Salad... - charlie - 5:43am on 06/28/08
13. I've collected about 20 more, but I'll save them for Memorial Day BG [NT] - charlie - 5:45am on 06/28/08
1. Correction--Labor Day that is [NT] - charlie - 5:48am on 06/28/08
14. this Pantellerian Potato Salad is a break from the 'normal' recipes - rvb - 11:06am on 06/28/08
1. This sounds excellent! [NT] - LisainLA - 1:33pm on 06/28/08
2. A definite winner [NT] - charlie - 2:46pm on 06/28/08
15. Charlie - need you to come visit Nashville & help decode a local potato salad - Music City Missy - 11:22am on 06/28/08
1. is it made by a local restaurant? [NT] - cheezz - 2:11pm on 06/28/08
2. I'll take a stab at it MCM---let me know when so we can include some of your world famous BBQ [NT] - charlie - 2:42pm on 06/28/08
3. Phillip's Deli - I've begged for the recipe, played on our mutual [LINK] - Music City Missy - 2:52pm on 06/28/08
1. Sometimes Gourmet magazine can pry it loose [NT] - charlie - 2:58pm on 06/28/08
2. I remember an uncle of mine who had a deli mention that he would "float" the salad - charlie - 3:01pm on 06/28/08
1. Is that done before dressing the potatoes or after? [NT] - MoNJ - 12:46pm on 06/30/08
1. After--it keeps the dressing from getting too thick [NT] - charlie - 9:01am on 07/02/08
1. and helps the bottom line too [NT] - charlie - 9:02am on 07/02/08
• 11204. Speaking of Potato Salad - Here is an interesting recipe from Jean Hewitt, N. Y. Times - Vintage - GayR - 6:58am on 06/28/08 (2)
1. Oh, that has to be good with the anise and tarragon--thanks Gay [NT] - charlie - 2:51pm on 06/28/08
1. My abosolute pleasure, charlie. I hope you enjoy! [NT] - GayR - 3:06pm on 06/28/08
• 11205. Cappuccino Pie from Daily Diabetic Recipes - Marsha tbay - 12:01pm on 06/28/08 (3)
1. Marsha, Please post the crust recipe. TIA [NT] - Misplaced in AZ - 2:39pm on 06/28/08
1. The pie crust recipe is not on the email I received today. I checked the website and came up zip. - Marsha tbay - 3:25pm on 06/28/08
1. The recipe for the crust just came in my email, so I've included it above with the pie recipe above. [NT] - Marsha tbay - 7:47pm on 06/28/08
• 11206. Losing weight with green smoothies. This came in my email today from - Marsha tbay - 12:05pm on 06/28/08 (5)
1. And what, exactly, is in a 'green smoothie'? [NT] - cheezz - 2:19pm on 06/28/08
1. What you basically do is have a fruit or two and add some greens. - Marsha tbay - 2:37pm on 06/28/08
1. That's getting an awful lot of sugar, though, with that fruit [NT] - cheezz - 12:16am on 06/29/08
1. Yes, in this one 2 c. was a bit much for 1 stalk celery. Usually the combos are more balanced. The - Marsha tbay - 9:52am on 06/29/08
1. I'm always up for that... the American diet is pretty bad [NT] - cheezz - 7:49pm on 06/30/08
• 11207. For the many of us who just don't have enough recipes, Allrecipes offers download of free cookbook [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:01pm on 06/28/08 (2)
1. I have had good luck with the recipes from this site. IMO it is easier to navigate than recipezaar, [NT] - Nan - 1:25pm on 06/28/08
1. here is a great spinach, bacon, shroom, crepe recipe from there--I think in the future I will make [LINK] - Nan - 1:28pm on 06/28/08
• 11208. Since we're on Potato Salad ~ Thanks to Charlie :) Here is my Mother's Recipe ~ - dianncy1964 - 2:53pm on 06/28/08 (1)
1. There's that milk or water addition I was mentioning above--it does work! An Idaho potato - charlie - 3:08pm on 06/28/08
• 11209. Mini Chocolate Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:57pm on 06/28/08 (0)
• 11210. Burger Recipes [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:26pm on 06/28/08 (2)
1. Whoa, the Pakistani lamb burgers look SO delicious! I’m [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 11:16pm on 06/28/08
1. My pleasure. :) [NT] - Meryl - 1:04am on 06/29/08
• 11211. Hey, what is everyone making for the 4th?? [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 10:36pm on 06/28/08 (5)
1. Pakistani lamb burgers over the holiday weekend for sure! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 11:38pm on 06/28/08
2. REC: Quick n Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad - MariaDNoCA - 1:20pm on 06/29/08
3. Michael's souvlaki, Orzo salad, Bubba's tzaziki, grilled pineapple, mango ice cream. [NT] - AngAk - 1:22pm on 06/30/08
1. here is the link to the Orzo Salad. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 2:01pm on 06/30/08
4. Still deciding...Heading to 2 parties. Thinking appetizers, will let you know! [NT] - barb_b - 6:25pm on 06/30/08
• 11212. Recipe: Polish Potato and Apple Salad - Olga_D_Ont - 11:24pm on 06/28/08 (0)
• 11213. For hot summer days and easy pita sandwiches REC: Lentil Salad - PatBastrop - 12:40am on 06/29/08 (3)
1. This sounds wonderful, Pat. Is that a one-pound bag of lentils? [NT] - Joe - 4:35pm on 06/29/08
1. Yup, sure it! Hope you like it, Joe! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:08pm on 06/29/08
2. It would be good served with tortilla or pita chips. [NT] - AngAk - 1:23pm on 06/30/08
• 11214. Question: I buttered two loaf pans lined with parchment, & dusted with cocoa powder. I only needed - Meryl - 1:08am on 06/29/08 (3)
1. I'd think if you seal it in a Ziploc bag or wrap it in plastic wrap, it would be ok for 1-2 weeks... [NT] - ErininPrague - 3:08am on 06/29/08
1. Thanks, Erin. :) [NT] - Meryl - 12:54pm on 06/29/08
2. or more... - cheezz - 7:50pm on 06/30/08
• 11215. This looks like a nifty safe & easy-to-use tool for extracting corn kernels [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 1:48am on 06/29/08 (5)
1. Be sure to see the charred corn salad recipe video at bottom of link [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 2:17am on 06/29/08
1. A good looking recipe from Pat-NoCal from way back... - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:19am on 06/29/08
1. I have several recipes that call for corn kernels. Here is what I do - KarenNoCA - 7:18pm on 06/29/08
2. Perfect timing - so tired of kernels flying everywhere not to mention the milk on everything [NT] - Music City Missy - 10:10am on 06/29/08
1. If you stand it up in the center hole of your bundt pan, it will hold in place and catch the goodies [NT] - cheezz - 7:53pm on 06/30/08
• 11216. Wonderful Gelato & Sorbet Recipes - Love the Star Anise & Pichet Ong's Wild Blackberry Cabernet S. [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:16am on 06/29/08 (1)
1. I can't thank you enough for this site ~ I absolutely love gelato and have bookmarked this site :) [NT] - dianncy1964 - 12:07pm on 06/30/08
• 11217. Recipes from New York Top Chef - This is a wonderful resource...N Y Daily News [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:20am on 06/29/08 (1)
1. That should read "New York Top Chefs" [NT] - GayR - 8:33am on 06/29/08
• 11218. ISO: Anybody ever make marshmallows? - deb-in-MI - 8:45am on 06/29/08 (11)
1. I've made them many times, deb. Never used potato starch though. - CynUpstateNY - 11:10am on 06/29/08
2. Never knew there was a potato starch recipe. When I was a kid I used to make sheets of them for my - Marg CDN - 11:52am on 06/29/08
3. I've made many batches of them too. - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:20pm on 06/29/08
4. OhMyGoodness - they turned out fantabulous! - deb-in-MI - 6:49pm on 06/29/08
1. Recipe inside above post! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:51pm on 06/29/08
2. ISO: Any idea how long they'll last wrapped in saran/cellophane? - deb-in-MI - 6:51pm on 06/29/08
3. Do you know what the potato starch does that plain confectioner's sugar doesn't? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:47pm on 06/29/08
1. I don't. But potato starch is my favourite thickner because of its neutral taste [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:37am on 06/30/08
1. I'm surprised it's mixed with the sugar. I read on a blog recently that potato starch is - Curious1 - 6:42am on 06/30/08
1. Now that makes sense. I'll have to review some different recipes... - deb-in-MI - 9:16am on 06/30/08
5. you may have to try this S'More Pie from SmittenKitchen that uses homemade marshmallow topping. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 1:32pm on 06/30/08
• 11219. Avocado Lime Pie with Coconut Cream and Pistachio Crust [NT] [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 9:48am on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11220. Has anyone heard from Dawn/NYS or GayleMO? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:10am on 06/29/08 (2)
1. I just talked with Gayle/Mo...they're on fairly high ground and the floods are north...Not enough - Marsha tbay - 1:39pm on 06/29/08
2. Hi Dawn - thanks for the concern - I've just had problems with my computer lately and - DawnNYS - 10:55am on 07/03/08
• 11221. Meryl, I have your Streusel Topped Berry Coffeecake in the oven right now, [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:14am on 06/29/08 (2)
1. Great! Did you taste a piece yet? [NT] - Meryl - 12:14pm on 06/29/08
1. Well, since you asked, I did. - Dawn_MO - 9:14am on 06/30/08
• 11222. Cherry thoughts and recipes for Dawn_MO - KC_ - 10:53am on 06/29/08 (4)
1. Wow, KC, thanks for all the info and ideas! This will be a great - Dawn_MO - 9:10am on 06/30/08
1. Dawn, I have the luxury of buying the cherries already picked, pitted and washed. - KC_ - 12:49pm on 06/30/08
2. Just read about cherries in June BA, they recommend a chopstick to push the pit through the cherry. [NT] - Curious1 - 8:41am on 07/01/08
1. Or one of those sturdy or hard plastic straws would do the job [NT] - cheezz - 10:21am on 07/02/08
• 11223. The Store Cold Ziti Salad with Tomato and Peppers, from Charlie, deserves a re-post since... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:09am on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11224. Chilly No-Bake Brownies...wheatless and free of refined sugar [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 1:31pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11225. Recipe: Potato Wrapped Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce - Olga_D_Ont - 1:35pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11226. Iced Cantaloupe Soup with Jalapeño and Basil [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:47pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11227. To check out: Spaghetti, Mushroom and Tomato Bake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 1:53pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11228. Recipe: Grilled Herbed Corn On the Cob - Olga_D_Ont - 2:23pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11229. Recipe: Overnight Wine and Cheese Strata - Olga_D_Ont - 3:08pm on 06/29/08 (1)
1. This sounds wonderful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:20pm on 06/29/08
• 11230. How wonderful for you both! Congrats and best wishes! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:20am on 06/30/08 (41)
• 11230. FRC: I have an announcement, and a dilemma. I will be catering my first wedding this summer: my own! - Joe - 6:19pm on 06/29/08 (86)
1. Congratulations Joe---REC: Camarones En Escabeche... - charlie - 6:34pm on 06/29/08
2. Congrats! Congrats! Menu sounds lovely...will think...! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 6:33pm on 06/30/08
3. Congrats! Congrats! Menu sounds lovely...will think...! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 6:33pm on 06/30/08
4. REC: Creole Spiced Shrimp with Old Fashioned Remoulade... - charlie - 6:39pm on 06/29/08
5. REC: Layered Fruit & Shrimp Salad... - charlie - 6:47pm on 06/29/08
6. Woo hoo! Congrats and best wishes. We'll raise a glass to you on Aug. 2nd! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:33pm on 06/30/08
7. REC: Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Orange Marmalade... - charlie - 6:50pm on 06/29/08
8. Congratulations to you both! For do-ahead Mediterranean appetizers, see if there's [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 7:31am on 07/02/08
9. Congratulations, Joe!!! [NT] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 6:52pm on 06/29/08
10. hey, this is interesting.... we have two posts with the same number...11230! [NT] - cheezz - 11:41pm on 07/02/08
1. Thanks, Meryl, I'm raising a glass back at you. [NT] - Joe - 8:27pm on 06/29/08
2. Things get wierd when there are over 30 responses in a thread. It's an honor. - Joe - 9:33am on 07/03/08
11. REC: Spicy Shrimp... - charlie - 6:53pm on 06/29/08
12. Joe - I think you deserve a prize for the most responses to a posting :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:40pm on 07/04/08
1. Charlie, these all sound wonderful. Thanks! [NT] - Joe - 8:28pm on 06/29/08
13. Many, many congratulations Joe!!! Let me cogitate on some appetizer ideas and.... - CathyZ from Kauai - 7:35pm on 06/29/08
1. Thanks, Cathy. I know what you mean about delegating the grilling, but... - Joe - 8:30pm on 06/29/08
1. A great SinL to count on is a thing of beauty. I looked up shrimp recipes and - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:20pm on 06/30/08
2. Woo hoo! Congrats and best wishes to you both. We'll be thinking of you on August 2! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:26pm on 06/30/08
1. Odd...this should have posted at the bottom of the thread... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:35pm on 06/30/08
14. Here are a few shrimp appetizers from Recipezaar to check out - all can be made ahead: [NT] - Meryl - 7:41pm on 06/29/08
1. Drunken Shrimp a La Greque [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:41pm on 06/29/08
2. Tapas - Shrimp in Green Mayo [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:43pm on 06/29/08
1. Meryl, I tried this last night, with Italian parsley because that's what I had... - Joe - 9:19am on 06/30/08
1. Yay! I'm glad you liked it. Serving the sauce separately does sound like a better idea! [NT] - Meryl - 2:46pm on 06/30/08
2. Joe - first of all my heartiest congratulations! I would do these individually in shot glasses with - LisainLA - 9:58pm on 06/30/08
3. Shrimp Ceviche With Avocado [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:43pm on 06/29/08
1. These sound great too! [NT] - Joe - 8:32pm on 06/29/08
15. Joe, no recipes but Best Wishes to you and Jacques, I hope you will share pictures. [NT] - Curious1 - 7:52pm on 06/29/08
1. Thanks, will do. [NT] - Joe - 8:33pm on 06/29/08
16. Congrats! Here's a simple shrimp with a mango coconut dipping sauce.... - Music City Missy - 8:18pm on 06/29/08
17. many congrats, joe. - rvb - 8:33pm on 06/29/08
18. How wonderful- Congrats to you both! REC: Basil Shrimp - CynUpstateNY - 8:44pm on 06/29/08
19. Oh this is so exciting!! I"m just getting over the Caribbean dinner & still thinking of - Marg CDN - 9:14pm on 06/29/08
20. No shrimp recipe but a great big CONGRATS to you both!!!! And wow, are you brave to cater your own! [NT] - desertjean - 9:34pm on 06/29/08
21. This pickled shrimp is definitely make ahead & has some nice spices that are a little different - Music City Missy - 9:48pm on 06/29/08
1. Missy, Rick, Cyn, Marg and Jean, thank you so much for the kind words! Cyn's basil shrimp - Joe - 9:57pm on 06/29/08
22. Congratulations, Joe! I don't have a recipe but just my advice - AnnVA - 11:08pm on 06/29/08
1. But Ann, the professionals I normally hire for events are going to be invited guests... - Joe - 12:35am on 06/30/08
1. you could hire some of us FK friends, wouldn't that be fun!! but, we would want to play in the - AngAk - 1:43pm on 06/30/08
1. Ang - I haven't had a vacagtion yet & I was thinking the same thing..... - Music City Missy - 6:34pm on 07/01/08
1. Will you bring laquered bacon? - Joe - 7:52pm on 07/01/08
1. Hey, this is your day, who can deny you anything? [NT] - Curious1 - 8:31pm on 07/01/08
1. That's right, Curious. [*Groomzilla rising*] I. Want. Laquered. BACON! [NT] - Joe - 11:51pm on 07/01/08
1. Joe - it's a make ahead dish but I have a new version - praline bacon! - Music City Missy - 9:28pm on 07/02/08
1. I was kidding, but if it can really be made so far in advance, I gotta try it. [NT] - Joe - 9:43pm on 07/02/08
2. You know Joe, the most fun wedding I have been to in years - Music City Missy - 8:30pm on 06/30/08
23. Congratulations Joe! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 11:15pm on 06/29/08
24. Congrats Joe! - sandra-in-australia - 5:03am on 06/30/08
25. Joe, how wonderful! Congratulations to you and Jacques. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:04am on 06/30/08
26. Congrats!! All the best to you and Jacques [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:35am on 06/30/08
27. Great news Joe! Congratulations to both of you! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 6:43am on 06/30/08
28. Joe, Heartfelt congratulations to you and Jacques! [NT] - GayR - 7:00am on 06/30/08
29. Wonderful News!! How exciting! Congrats!! [NT] - barb_b - 7:46am on 06/30/08
30. Great news! Congratulations!! All the best to you both! [NT] - MoNJ - 8:53am on 06/30/08
1. Thank you ladies! You're the best. [NT] - Joe - 9:20am on 06/30/08
1. you're welcome, joe. [NT] - rvb - 9:37am on 06/30/08
1. And gentlemen, lol. [NT] - Joe - 9:45am on 06/30/08
31. Aw, why don't you do an amazing cupcake tree for the cake? You could make several - aajay - 9:43am on 06/30/08
1. And far less to freeze for your one-year anniversary! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:34pm on 06/30/08
32. Congratulations!!! Air kisses to you and Jacques! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:52am on 06/30/08
33. Hey JOE!!!! SMOOCHES, congrats and ALL the BEST...what a wonderful thing.....idea>>> - joanietoo - 9:53am on 06/30/08
1. I'm thinking maybe do this in an ice cream sundae glass for our next bar-b-que. Sounds great! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:03am on 06/30/08
1. Let me know!!! [NT] - joanietoo - 9:32pm on 07/01/08
34. Your happiness shines through, Joe. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:56am on 06/30/08
35. Congratulations Joe & Jacque [NT] - BobbiJoAZ - 10:27am on 06/30/08
36. Recipe: Shrimp and Eggplant Turnoveres with Thai Seasoning - Olga_D_Ont - 10:30am on 06/30/08
1. Recipe: Hundred Corner Shrimp Balls (Dim Sum) - Olga_D_Ont - 11:20am on 06/30/08
37. My heart wishing you true happiness, with smooches. The Tropical Pepper Co. - Marsha tbay - 12:26pm on 06/30/08
1. Marsha -thanks - that is the one I doctor up & mentioned above - Music City Missy - 7:23pm on 07/01/08
38. I gotta weight in with PF Chang's Lemongrass Prawn with Garlic Noodles. Whoa, those were good. - MarilynFL - 2:23pm on 06/30/08
39. Heartfelt wishes for all the best in life to you and Jacques! [NT] - Cindy - 3:20pm on 06/30/08
40. I'm really overwhelmed by all these good wishes, and all the great ideas. This really is - Joe - 4:04pm on 06/30/08
1. well, just remember. Don't invite so many people that you're forced to rent the - MarilynFL - 5:01pm on 06/30/08
1. And you call ME sick puppy?? [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 12:10am on 07/01/08
1. I think you both could use some therapy - how about some nice deep dark creamy chocolate? :) [NT] - Meryl - 12:27am on 07/01/08
1. In how many languages would you like me to say "Yes, please." [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:29am on 07/01/08
2. Oh yes please Meryl! If this is therapy, I'll remain in therapy. Thanks for enabling me.... [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 11:18am on 07/01/08
2. Actually...yes, I do call you Sick Puppy, Sick Puppy. Hi there, SP. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:28am on 07/01/08
1. And hello to you Marilyn San, royal Master of Sick Puppiness…. - Sandy_in_Philly - 11:15am on 07/01/08
2. Yes, that was last year. We're fine now and the pool boy is going to be the DJ. [NT] - Joe - 7:46am on 07/01/08
1. {ha!} [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:14am on 07/02/08
41. Congrats! And the menu looks excellent! My Mediterranean suggestions would be bruschetta/caponata. [NT] - ErininPrague - 4:07pm on 06/30/08
42. Congratulations Joe!! I am so, so happy for you and Jacques! [NT] - Susie in CO - 9:24pm on 06/30/08
1. Congratulations Joe. I'm so excited for you, and the menu looks delicious! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 2:55pm on 07/04/08
• 11231. Great article from David Lebovitz "What's a Handful?" [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:40pm on 06/29/08 (0)
• 11232. I made these again this morning and they turned out great again. REC: Onion Bagels - Dawn_MO - 8:40am on 06/30/08 (10)
1. They sound wonderful, Dawn. I've made bagels for years and don't think I've had more than a - CynUpstateNY - 11:21am on 06/30/08
1. I'm also tempted to try this artisan Tuscan bread with a 12 hour "starter. What do you think? [NT] [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 11:54am on 06/30/08
1. It sounds good to me, and 12 hours is much easier than - Dawn_MO - 1:45pm on 06/30/08
2. Hey Dawn...check out this image from Reinhart's "Whole Grain Breads" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 1:10pm on 06/30/08
1. Thanks Mar, that explains why my bagels look like lumpy blobs, I will definitely - Dawn_MO - 5:04pm on 06/30/08
1. Dawn, check out this bagel-shaping technique - so cute! [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:52am on 07/01/08
1. Hey Sandi, thanks! I cannot open the link and I am - Dawn_MO - 6:38am on 07/01/08
1. Nevermind Sandi, I restarted my internet connection and your link worked fine. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:41am on 07/01/08
2. oh, I love it! What a clever idea... now how did they come up with that?! [NT] - cheezz - 10:36am on 07/02/08
1. Mathematics strikes yet again! It's Topolgy! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 11:07am on 07/02/08
• 11233. French cuisine: an interesting site. The recipes are fun to read and I'm sure, super to prepare. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 9:02am on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11234. Avocado Salad...gorgeous picture! This may be our own special of the day today. [LINK] - Marsha tbay - 11:45am on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11235. Interesting Article re: Eggplant~ Great for your Blood Sugar and More... [NT] [LINK] - dianncy1964 - 12:04pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11236. Corn Salads [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:35pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11237. No-Cook Dinners [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:35pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11238. Help with orange cake recipe - milnead - 4:30pm on 06/30/08 (6)
1. here is a Nigella Lawson Clementine Cake recipe. could this be it? [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:35pm on 06/30/08
2. Orange Cake Recipe (Not tried.) [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 4:35pm on 06/30/08
3. Wow, AngAk and Sylvia, you replied almost before I finished typing! - milnead - 4:41pm on 06/30/08
4. Not the one you're looking for, but my favorite orange cake is the Orange Butter Cake. It's posted - Meryl - 4:48pm on 06/30/08
1. Thank you, looks grrrreat, Meryl! (NT) [NT] - milnead - 5:15pm on 06/30/08
1. You're very welcome! [NT] - Meryl - 7:20pm on 06/30/08
• 11239. Tastespotting is back! [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 4:38pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11240. ISO recipes using plain yogurt. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:31pm on 06/30/08 (23)
1. Don't forget you can always just add some jam (and maybe a Splenda) to enjoy a fruitier version. [NT] - MarilynFL - 5:36pm on 06/30/08
2. Amanda, you can freeze the yogurt and use it later in a smoothie, you don't have to use it all now. - Marsha tbay - 6:06pm on 06/30/08
3. I make this French Yogurt Cake a lot that Marilyn posted. [LINK] - AngAk - 6:08pm on 06/30/08
1. and this is Ina Garten's Lemon Yogurt Cake [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:15pm on 06/30/08
1. and if you are grilling, Dawn's Bubba's Tzatziki sauce is really nice to have on hand. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:19pm on 06/30/08
4. Amanda, here are a few non-baking recipes that use plain yogurt... - Dawn_MO - 6:17pm on 06/30/08
5. REC: Lime-Yogurt Pie... - charlie - 6:29pm on 06/30/08
6. Nan (Indian Bread) - rhoward2va - 6:30pm on 06/30/08
1. Hey, that lady has another "a", naan--hehe, couldn't resist! [NT] - Nan - 6:59pm on 06/30/08
1. Oops - thanks. My grandkids call me Nana. Maybe I should change it to Naana [NT] - rhoward2va - 6:57am on 07/01/08
7. Amanda_Pennsylvania - This looks lovely and sounds delicious! [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 6:39pm on 06/30/08
8. smoothies are a staple here. also something called "lassi" not sure about spelling or exact recipe. - Nan - 7:08pm on 06/30/08
1. REC: Mango Lassi -- one of my all-time FAVORITE drinks! I'm going to try it with peaches... [LINK] - cheezz - 3:34pm on 07/04/08
9. I almost always use nonfat yogurt instead of buttermilk or sour cream for baking. Long list inside.. - Meryl - 7:17pm on 06/30/08
10. Two chicken recipes inside: Chicken Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce and Chicken Souvlaki Salad - Meryl - 7:27pm on 06/30/08
11. I'm thinking a whole meal of yogurt-based recipes is the way to go. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:59am on 07/01/08
12. Make labne, drain the whey off using the coffee filter in a sieve overnight in the fridge.... - Luisa_Calif - 10:16am on 07/01/08
1. It has a name? I call it "the thicker stuff". [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:54am on 07/01/08
1. Yep! Yogurt cheese is used throughout the Middle East...but you knew that... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:56am on 07/01/08
2. I've used the whey to make peda, foccacia, naan. It gives the bread a sort of - Luisa_Calif - 11:00am on 07/01/08
1. Geez, I let the whey run down the drain. - MarilynFL - 11:46am on 07/01/08
13. Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake - Marg CDN - 9:52am on 07/02/08
14. My favorite breakfast is plain yogurt and fresh - PatBastrop - 1:52pm on 07/02/08
• 11241. REC: Tuna Burgers with Pineapple Glaze... - charlie - 6:17pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11242. REC: Southeast Asian Style Turkey Burgers with Pickled Cucumbers... - charlie - 6:20pm on 06/30/08 (0)
• 11243. NFR (not quite anyway - there is a mention of food, though). Danger of Vinyl Shower Curtains: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:42pm on 06/30/08 (1)
1. I find it kind of funny that this is a fairly local paper for me and I missed the article. [NT] - CynUpstateNY