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• 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)
1. 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
1. Me too! [NT] - Mimi - 7:12am on 09/02/08
2. 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)
1. Eva, I've never seen anything about removing the paddle from the bottom of the machine. - Sylvia - 11:33am on 08/23/08
2. Eva, what brand of bread maker do you have? The one - Pat-NoCal - 12:17pm on 08/23/08
3. 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
4. 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
1. My machine gives the dough a final kneading 20 minutes before the end of the dough cycle. - Sylvia - 9:45am on 08/24/08
1. 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
5. I remove the paddle before it starts the baking cycle. I have a Cuisinart - orchid - 4:20pm on 08/23/08
1. 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
6. I used to have a DAK bread machine. I made some really yummy breads..... - KarenNoCA - 6:36pm on 08/23/08
1. sounds like the word I use everytime I try to make bread.... [NT] - cheezz - 11:27pm on 08/24/08
1. Oh Ahahaha. [NT] - AngAk - 12:48pm on 08/25/08
7. RE: ABM paddle - OrigCyn - 4:42pm on 09/01/08
1. 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)
1. wigs - not charlie, however, I thought you would be interested in David Lebovitz's Instructions for [LINK] - GayR - 8:11am on 08/23/08
1. Thanks for your help Gay--we will solve this problem for wigs [NT] - charlie - 8:24am on 08/23/08
2. Hi Wigs--was the caramel smooth before you added the cream and butter? more. - charlie - 8:15am on 08/23/08
1. 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
1. 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
2. I trust Lebovitz's knowledge, but I've seen Gale Gand on numerous occasions... - charlie - 3:13pm on 08/23/08
1. Have printed all yr hints + Lebovitz's article & will give the Blk Bottom pie another - wigs - 8:30am on 08/24/08
1. keep us informed [NT] - charlie - 10:38am on 08/24/08
3. 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
1. I agree with Joe--the water would just cook off during the boiling anyway [NT] - charlie - 5:12pm on 08/25/08
2. 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)
1. 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
2. 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)
1. Oooh, thanks for posting. They look great. [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:29pm on 08/23/08
2. Ooooh... sounds good! Thanks for posting this... it's going on my "to try" pile [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 08/24/08
1. Well, I made the cookies and loved the fact that they were a refrigerator cookie. - cheezz - 4:52pm on 10/18/08
1. 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)
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)
1. Yea! Excellent news, H! Here a link to Colwin's Tomato Pie, read more notes inside [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:12am on 08/23/08
2. 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
3. So glad you're feeling better, Harriet. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:01am on 08/23/08
4. Welcome back, Harriet. So glad you 'see' you again! - deb-in-MI - 11:08am on 08/23/08
5. So good to see you here Harriet--enjoy the pie [NT] - charlie - 11:31am on 08/23/08
6. Hello sweetie! So good to see your name here! - GayleMO - 11:37am on 08/23/08
7. Yea! So happy to see you're feeling better! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 1:43pm on 08/23/08
8. This is really encouraging. You must be feeling chipper, to want to cook. Welcome back!! [NT] - Marg CDN - 2:01pm on 08/23/08
9. Harriet! So glad your up to cooking. Enjoy every bite of your pie :) [NT] - Barbara in VA - 2:56pm on 08/23/08
10. Good news Harriet! Enjoy your cooking. [NT] - orchid - 4:22pm on 08/23/08
11. WaHoo!! glad to see you! You've got an awesome son -- but you knew that!!! :) [NT] - PatBastrop - 4:32pm on 08/23/08
12. ((Hi Harriet!)) 'Very glad to hear that. [NT] - DawnNYS - 6:41pm on 08/23/08
13. Hi there; so glad to see you back. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 7:46pm on 08/23/08
14. Great news, Harriet! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:38am on 08/24/08
15. 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)
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)
1. um. how do you get there? [NT] - rvb - 3:36pm on 08/23/08
1. heehee.... I think Misplaced has misplaced it :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:44pm on 08/23/08
2. Come to Arizona, rent a car and drive out to Queen Creek, to the - Misplaced in AZ - 11:09am on 08/25/08
2. 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)
1. I'm so excited I can't even spell 'sitting' [NT] - Music City Missy - 4:56pm on 08/23/08
2. 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
3. WOW! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:21am on 08/24/08
4. I can't wait to hear about lunch, be sure to tell all. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:48am on 08/24/08
5. Please, please, please tell me one of them was George Clooney? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 08/24/08
6. Well I spent yeat another day with them today.... - Music City Missy - 6:50pm on 08/24/08
1. Keep us posted. And please take photos. ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:04pm on 08/24/08
2. Can you get photos of them pulling the sugar? [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:06pm on 08/24/08
3. I have cocoa butter AND gelatine sheets! (hint: find a candy-making store). Wonderful story!! [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:25am on 08/25/08
1. Mar - that is exactly what I thought but remember, we are talking Nashville honey! - Music City Missy - 11:00am on 08/25/08
1. Rainy Nashville? Poor guys...can you say Hydroscopic in Italian? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:24pm on 08/25/08
2. "Fabrizio said. . ." too cool. [NT] - AngAk - 1:30pm on 08/25/08
4. 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
7. 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)
1. These Blueberry Crumb Bars are super. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:11am on 08/24/08
1. What do you think about the peach idea? [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:25am on 08/24/08
1. I don't know... bluebrries kind of "hold together" while they're baking and cut peaches - DawnNYS - 9:40am on 08/24/08
2. Cyn, why don't you make a half portion with peaches to test out your idea. [NT] - Sylvia - 9:43am on 08/24/08
1. Because the half portion won't be safe in the same house as I'm in. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:49am on 08/24/08
2. 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
1. 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
2. Wow, that breakfast pizza in the same article sure sounds good. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:51pm on 08/24/08
3. 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
1. 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
4. I'm making them this weekend for our out of town guests! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:21am on 08/24/08
1. They're really great- I made them the day before and no sog at all. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:24am on 08/24/08
5. Three raves- I'll put them in T&T :-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 11:25am on 08/24/08
1. 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
1. 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
1. Here's what I did. I used an 8 inch square glass pan and halved the recipe. - CynUpstateNY - 6:12pm on 08/24/08
1. Also prebaked the bottom for 5 minutes. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:24pm on 08/24/08
1. Ahe yes. Good idea. It would be almost like shortbread then, wouldn't it? [NT] - Marg CDN - 11:28am on 08/25/08
2. 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
1. ~Sits next to Ang with a fresh pot of coffee.~ Cream? [NT] - LisainLA - 2:06pm on 08/25/08
1. 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
1. I've got crispy Hobnobs? Got tea? [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:31pm on 08/25/08
1. ~Warms the teapot~ [NT] - LisainLA - 3:24pm on 08/25/08
6. A trick I learned about peach & apple pie: Sugar/flour the cut slices, then - MarilynFL - 11:26am on 08/25/08
1. 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)
1. Yeah we do! I just read that article yesterday and. . . . - mistral - 12:03pm on 08/24/08
2. Sheesh....makes me glad I'm a scratch-cook! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 1:54pm on 08/24/08
3. 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
1. 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)
1. How about some sweet and sour pickles or pickle relish? - Dawn_MO - 3:12pm on 08/24/08
2. I've used English cucumbers to make freezer pickles with good success. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 5:29pm on 08/24/08
3. 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)
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)
1. 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
1. and this in no way helps you with your question. [NT] - AngAk - 1:49pm on 08/25/08
2. I've heard that even though this might not be bad for you, it still permeates the - DawnNYS - 7:37pm on 08/25/08
1. 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
1. 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
1. Hey, that's what I DO! Maybe I was a bee in a previous life? [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 08/26/08
1. lol [NT] - DawnNYS - 11:58am on 08/26/08
2. Ha! the Secret Lives of Bees---and Marilyn. loved that book by the way. [NT] - AngAk - 3:01pm on 08/26/08
1. here is the article from our newspaper. poor frigid bees. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:08pm on 08/26/08
2. Ang, I too, loved the book. It's about to be released as a movie. [NT] - Sylvia - 5:12am on 09/06/08
2. Oh, Bother!! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 5:37pm on 08/26/08
3. We have a neighbor who just started a small group (is that the word?) of hives. - CynUpstateNY - 3:03am on 08/27/08
1. what a bargain cyn. Nothing better than local honey. [NT] - AngAk - 12:39pm on 08/27/08
2. I've never used it, but - DawnNYS - 7:30pm on 08/25/08
3. 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)
1. I'm Basil - EvaN - 3:05pm on 09/02/08
2. Depending on the food liked best I bounced between cayenne pepper/cilantro/oregano/blk pepper/basil. - Pat-NoCal - 9:00pm on 08/24/08
3. Cayenne pepper....*Ü* Must be the food choice! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 10:01pm on 08/24/08
4. Missed you on the board - welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your illnesses :( [NT] - cheezz - 6:24pm on 09/03/08
5. I am Ginger. (Where's my pal, Mary Ann?) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:19am on 08/25/08
6. Cayenne pepper. Kind of hard to believe for this introvert, though! [NT] - ErininPrague - 4:12am on 08/25/08
7. I, too, am Ginger. [NT] - Sylvia - 5:13am on 08/25/08
8. Fun! I'm Garlic...(blurb inside) - Traca - 5:14am on 08/25/08
1. I'm Cayenne pepper. - judy-mass - 6:03am on 08/25/08
1. Since "dessert" wasn't an option, I went with Thai! :) [NT] - Traca - 6:23am on 08/25/08
2. 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
9. I am Cayenne also fits to a T [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:10am on 08/25/08
10. I am sweet Basil.....Fun [NT] - barb_b - 6:43am on 08/25/08
11. Oregano, here! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:45am on 08/25/08
12. Sweet Basil here .... Neat! [NT] - GayR - 7:21am on 08/25/08
13. Another Basil! [NT] - CactusSue - 8:11am on 08/25/08
14. too funny - I'm cilantro, which I despise!! ;) - michelle - 8:23am on 08/25/08
1. Yes, me too. And I also am not fond of it. LOL [NT] - orchid - 12:52pm on 08/25/08
2. Well, that makes 3 of us and I hate it!!! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 2:06pm on 08/25/08
3. 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
1. 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
15. Cayenne..."You can be sweet... as long as you can still be sassy" [NT] - Michael in Tampa - 8:43am on 08/25/08
16. I'm Cumin...(or an arsonist, lol) blurb below... - MariaDNoCA - 8:46am on 08/25/08
17. Fun! I'm Basil. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 9:22am on 08/25/08
18. Basil aussi [NT] - lorijean - 9:41am on 08/25/08
19. Black Pepper... hmm, just about my least favorite of the group! Thanks, fun. [NT] - DawnNYS - 9:48am on 08/25/08
1. another black pepper here. [NT] - AngAk - 6:59pm on 08/25/08
20. Garlic :) funny, I'm not a huge fan. thanks for posting orchid! :) [NT] - MoNJ - 11:47am on 08/25/08
21. I am BASIL ~ distinctive [NT] - dianncy1964 - 12:35pm on 08/25/08
22. I'm Ginger Part III. [NT] - LisainLA - 1:47pm on 08/25/08
1. can I be Maryann? [NT] - AngAk - 1:50pm on 08/25/08
1. Sure - as long as you wear your hair in those cute pigtails! [NT] - LisainLA - 2:02pm on 08/25/08
1. I'll need some extensions---but I could sew up a perky gingham top. [NT] - AngAk - 4:35pm on 08/25/08
23. i am ßasil [NT] - rvb - 2:08pm on 08/25/08
24. Sweet basil and I smell pretty good - lol [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 2:37pm on 08/25/08
25. Im also basil. [NT] - Elenor - 4:20pm on 08/25/08
26. Can I say Five Spice---I'm complicated! [NT] - charlie - 6:38pm on 08/25/08
1. LOL! [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:13pm on 08/25/08
27. Depending - lokos like I'm either basil or ginger. [NT] - Music City Missy - 6:51pm on 08/25/08
28. Cayenne, suits me perfectly. Fun ! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:06pm on 08/25/08
29. I am Basil! Unless - PatBastrop - 7:25pm on 08/25/08
30. Ginger.... not sure if that is a good thing! :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:34pm on 08/25/08
31. I'm Basil, which must mean I peaked in the early 90's.. [NT] - Joe - 11:46pm on 08/25/08
32. 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
1. 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)
1. 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
1. 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)
1. 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
2. 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
1. 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
1. I second that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 4:26pm on 08/25/08
2. 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
1. 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
1. I thought these looked familiar! [NT] [LINK] - DawnNYS - 2:36pm on 09/13/08
1. 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)
1. 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
2. Im doing ribs too. [NT] - Elenor - 4:16pm on 08/25/08
3. Here's my plan so far - mboley - 4:47pm on 08/25/08
1. I've posted this REC: Saturna Spiced lamb before and have not many takers; probably due to - charlie - 5:09pm on 08/25/08
1. Wish I liked lamb. The treatment sounds great. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 6:10pm on 08/25/08
1. 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
1. 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
1. 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
1. 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
2. I know I would like this! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:36pm on 08/25/08
4. my menu includes: - emtd - 5:06pm on 08/25/08
1. Hi emtd, would you mind posting the pepper jelly tarts and stuffed mushrooms? - Dawn_MO - 6:16pm on 08/25/08
1. dawn, have you tried Sylvia's Savoury Cheddar Thumbprints? uses 1 cup pepper jelly. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 6:48pm on 08/25/08
1. 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
2. Dawn, would you share your jalapeno jelly recipe-pretty please? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:40pm on 08/25/08
1. Sure Barbara, here is the recipe that I got from my aunt. - Dawn_MO - 1:32pm on 08/26/08
1. Oh Dawn, thank you so much! It is exactly what I was hoping for- - Barbara in VA - 5:12pm on 08/26/08
3. I love this recipe - for entertaining - it looks very pretty on a platter - emtd - 9:43pm on 08/25/08
2. The flank steak with olives and tomatoes is popular at our house too. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 6:27pm on 08/25/08
1. thank you PatNoCal - for posting the link - emtd - 9:44pm on 08/25/08
1. you're welcome, Betty. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 10:02pm on 08/25/08
5. 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
1. Be still, my heart! Smoked Salmon = SWOON! :)~ [NT] - Traca - 7:55pm on 08/26/08
1. 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
1. I'm all ears! And salivating profusely.... [NT] - Traca - 8:54pm on 08/26/08
2. 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)
1. Hahahahah! Marilyn, I think you wrote this just for me. [NT] - Joe - 5:11pm on 08/25/08
2. I read this aloud with the French (Belgian) accent--too funny. [NT] - charlie - 6:37pm on 08/25/08
3. 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
4. Mar, you're a riot. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:17pm on 08/25/08
5. Laughing and applauding here! What a gem! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 7:32pm on 08/25/08
6. Marilyn, You are true treasure! [NT] - GayR - 7:33pm on 08/25/08
7. a French Canadian accent works too! [NT] - AngAk - 7:35pm on 08/25/08
8. What does it feel like to be so creative and clever? Thanks Marilyn! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 7:43pm on 08/25/08
9. I will never eat a hob nob again without thinking of you!! [NT] - barb_b - 7:54pm on 08/25/08
10. Ahah!! I have found zees [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:25pm on 08/25/08
1. Sacre bleu! It is my twin sister!!! I see the menopause has visited you too. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:19am on 08/26/08
1. ROFL! Oui, vous ressemblez moi! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 10:47am on 08/26/08
2. 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
11. Touch Nothing! [NT] - charlie - 8:43pm on 08/25/08
12. You crack me up!!! Love this.... [NT] - Traca - 8:56pm on 08/26/08
13. Très bon! Hystérique!! [NT] - Michael in Tampa - 5:22am on 08/27/08
14. LOL, I couldn't help it, I kept hearing Celine Dion speaking this - too funny! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 12:21pm on 08/29/08
15. 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)
1. Can you describe them? I don't like to register. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:06am on 08/26/08
2. 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
1. Actually, this might work instead. [NT] [LINK] - CactusSue - 12:17pm on 08/26/08
1. 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
2. $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
1. 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
1. 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)
1. 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
1. Perhaps this is the one... [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:28pm on 08/29/08
2. 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)
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)
1. I always make at least 1 1/2 batch or double it.... - GayleMO - 9:02pm on 08/26/08
1. I believe this bears repeating: - MarilynFL - 10:23am on 08/27/08
1. [full thread with all the horror...the horror... [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:23am on 08/27/08
2. OH, Mar.....you are sooo great!! I'd forgotten all about this! - GayleMO - 4:40pm on 08/27/08
3. PS Not on one foot, but many times sitting on a stool... - GayleMO - 4:41pm on 08/27/08
2. 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
1. Wigs...I've promised my daughter a batch of caramel will be waiting for her... - GayleMO - 10:18pm on 08/28/08
1. 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)
1. A bacon smile! [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 3:13pm on 08/26/08
1. Good one. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:26pm on 08/26/08
2. Chocolate covered bacon with almonds [LINK] - SusanKentfieldCa - 5:34pm on 08/26/08
3. 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
1. We haven't been to it in years! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:58am on 08/27/08
1. 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
1. 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
4. Bacon, bacon, bacon! I just did a piece on Candied Bacon Toffee..mmm... [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 7:54pm on 08/26/08
1. Great read, Traca! Bow I have to make the bacon toffee! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:57am on 08/27/08
5. 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
1. 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
1. 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
2. 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
1. 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)
1. Beautiful photo, but the reviews were not favorable. I wonder why? [NT] - KarenNoCA - 7:07pm on 08/26/08
1. 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
2. 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
3. I read this as "summer JEANS" Not something I'D want to show off, especially - Luisa_Calif - 10:40am on 08/27/08
1. ...and I read this as "sumtim' JESUS" [and yes, I'm already wearing my reading glasses] [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:38am on 08/27/08
1. 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
1. Ouch. Keep ice on it....while you're making those frozen magaritas. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:11am on 08/28/08
• 11812. Hello again, need more advice regarding white chocolate ganache - Gwenschled - 5:53pm on 08/26/08 (4)
1. Gwen, I'm thinking the ganache will stiffen up, like for making truffles. It should warm back up, - AngAk - 6:14pm on 08/26/08
1. My guess too but I'm thinking it may take longer to reheat it gently to right consistency than make - Pat-NoCal - 7:01pm on 08/26/08
1. Ypor probably right too short prep to cut corners, just go with the flow [NT] - Gwenschled - 7:12pm on 08/26/08
1. I agree with Pat. It will take longer if it's cold than if it's warm. Plus you can - MarilynFL - 10:56am on 08/27/08
• 11813. Love this! F & W Magazine Grace Parisi's Molten Cakes, filled with Peanut Butter, Caramel, and [LINK] - GayR - 6:05pm on 08/26/08 (5)
1. where oh where is my heavy duty foil helmet?? [NT] - AngAk - 6:11pm on 08/26/08
1. I stole it and am hiding out in a missile silo in the Idaho netherlands. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:59pm on 08/26/08
1. Aha! I may just hire Haircurl P to hunt you down and return said helmet to its rightful owner. [NT] - AngAk - 8:39pm on 08/26/08
1. LOL! You'll get a two-for-one deal there! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 8:55pm on 08/26/08
2. I made the peanut butter ones and they were to die for. Check the - lorijean - 8:08pm on 08/26/08
• 11814. Update on Italian Pastry Team - I am SO BLOWN AWAY!!! - Music City Missy - 9:09pm on 08/26/08 (6)
1. Thanks for letting us be a fly on your wall...( a non-nasty fly) [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:51am on 08/27/08
2. I'm confused...did the "practice" one break? [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:09pm on 08/27/08
1. Yes - when the hvac turned on, the pulled sugar piece had a problem - Music City Missy - 8:49pm on 08/27/08
3. I just love when you say "Fabrizio" :) [NT] - AngAk - 12:27pm on 08/27/08
1. Yeah me too - Fabrizio and Rossano. Roberto just sounds so average now... [NT] - Music City Missy - 8:51pm on 08/27/08
1. What ever happened to Luigi and Pasquale [NT] - charlie - 7:11am on 08/28/08
• 11815. Woman's Day Magazine - 9/16/08 - "Bake Sale Sweets," Candy Apple Cupcakes, Snickerdoodle Sandwiches, [LINK] - GayR - 8:11am on 08/27/08 (3)
1. you had me at "snickerdoodle sandwiches" . thanks gay. - AngAk - 12:51pm on 08/27/08
1. Ang, You are welcome! With reference to the errors .. have the magazine and the Ginger is 1....> - GayR - 1:42pm on 08/27/08
2. Me too! - MariaDNoCA - 1:03pm on 08/29/08
• 11816. Trader Joes...new stores - Marsha tbay - 8:43am on 08/27/08 (18)
1. ...always at the end of the line, except when it comes to hurricanes. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:18am on 08/27/08
1. Yesterday's St. Petersburg Times said that Trader Joes is looking at south FL. - Michael in Tampa - 9:08pm on 08/27/08
2. I wish Tx. was on that list. I keep sending them e-mails.No luck.nt [NT] - CarolTx - 10:44am on 08/27/08
3. Literally hundreds of people from here (Yuma, AZ) wrote to them. - BobbiJoAZ - 12:02pm on 08/27/08
1. I wonder what the reasoning is for it? [NT] - CarolTx - 3:14pm on 08/27/08
1. I personally think they have a real attitude :(...I've written 2 letters; they responded to the - Marsha tbay - 3:46pm on 08/27/08
1. Years ago there was a TJ's in a nearby town. . . - mistral - 4:54pm on 08/27/08
1. and addendum: hundreds of people could not guarrantee. . . - mistral - 4:57pm on 08/27/08
1. stubborn Germans(Aldi's company--my parents are German). they won't do mailorder either. [NT] - AngAk - 5:53pm on 08/27/08
2. I think Plano, Tx. could be considered a fairly large town with mucho bucks. [NT] - CarolTx - 8:51pm on 08/27/08
1. According to an article in USA today, Plano is the most affluent city in US with a - Curious1 - 10:15am on 08/28/08
1. Curious1-Thank you [NT] - CarolTx - 10:46am on 08/28/08
2. Where's the distribution center for the TJ's in Wisconsin? [NT] - CarolTx - 8:47pm on 08/27/08
3. TJ attitude... - Richard in Cincy - 9:58am on 08/28/08
1. Good for YOU! Whole Foods on Isle of Palms should be next -- rotten produce abounded!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:03am on 08/28/08
2. They should have paid you! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 10:23am on 08/28/08
1. Amen to that. They were probably embarrassed to admit the facts. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:52pm on 08/29/08
4. While on the subject of TJ's, I would like to announce my latest addiction: Mushroom Turnovers, - Joe - 8:13pm on 08/29/08
• 11817. Gay, Thx for the post of Pam Anderson summer rec. I made the Indian Grilled Chicken, the Mango [LINK] - barb_b - 8:45am on 08/27/08 (8)
1. Barb, I am so glad that the recipes were a hit. I absolutely Lov Pam Anderson's Cookbooks have all. - GayR - 9:23am on 08/27/08
1. I just used her standard muffin recipe for Cranberry, Orange, Walnut muffins. Tasty. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:05am on 08/27/08
1. Marilyn, Did you see the Cranberry Orange Cake posted above? [NT] - GayR - 12:15pm on 08/27/08
1. Located at #11806 [NT] - GayR - 12:26pm on 08/27/08
2. I tried not to. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:45pm on 08/27/08
1. But failed miserably. [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:45pm on 08/27/08
1. Oh, please be aware that I am punishing myself for making you aware of the recipe! Ouch, Ouch, Ouch [NT] - GayR - 1:50pm on 08/27/08
1. I think Cyn has come up with a really unique "ouch" maker. See below. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:08pm on 08/27/08
• 11818. REC: Espresso-Chocolate Semifreddo from Sherry Yard... - charlie - 9:05am on 08/27/08 (1)
1. Isn't semifreddo fabulous? And I love Sherry Yard recipes. Thanks for passing this along... [NT] - Traca - 10:05am on 08/27/08
• 11819. Rec: Grill-Roasted Honey Barbecued Chicken, really delicious - Curious1 - 9:22am on 08/27/08 (4)
1. Curious - this sounds delicous. I'm going to try it. I have a question... - AnnVA - 6:41pm on 08/27/08
1. I think sambal oulek would work, I used Sriracha hot chili sauce, which is a little [LINK] - Curious1 - 1:01am on 08/28/08
1. My sriracha sits along side my ketchup---a place of honor in my fridge! I have the fellas at work - AngAk - 12:11pm on 08/28/08
2. Thanks! OK when I make this recipe I'll use a smidgen of my sambal oulek. [NT] - AnnVA - 7:21pm on 08/28/08
• 11820. New York Metro--The Great Flushing Chinese Noodle Adventure [LINK] - Richard in Cincy - 9:34am on 08/27/08 (7)
1. Me, Me!! I want to meet you guys there, please! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 10:17am on 08/27/08
2. Excellent title. (T-shirts, please?) ;) [NT] - ErininPrague - 11:16am on 08/27/08
3. Well, be that way! We'll have the "3 for $1Ramen Noodle Nosh" in Florida. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:07pm on 08/27/08
1. Marilyn, if laughter is the best medicine, you gave me a good dose today. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:48pm on 08/27/08
1. "My job here is done" said Captain Perfecto, looking off into the sunset, fists on chubby thighs. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:53pm on 08/27/08
1. I have to stop reading your posts. I pulled a ligament yawning (I know- it could only - CynUpstateNY - 3:47pm on 08/27/08
1. Tsk, tsk...were you trying to open the garage door with your mouth again? [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:24pm on 08/27/08
• 11821. NFRC, except for the honey part: AngAK and other fans of "Secret Life of Bees" [LINK] - MarilynFL - 11:41am on 08/27/08 (3)
1. oh, excellent casting! [NT] - AngAk - 12:30pm on 08/27/08
1. Ditto- I think QL will be great! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:45pm on 08/27/08
2. I had always picture Jessie Norman as August. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:53pm on 08/27/08
• 11822. ISO leek advice. I made this last night: Nancy Silverton's Leeks Vinaigrette with Mustard Crumbs.. [LINK] - Joe - 12:58pm on 08/27/08 (12)
1. This just sounds delicious! I must give it a go. As to them being tough - orchid - 1:37pm on 08/27/08
1. I think it's the high temp. usually, braising is low and slow. you might try braising them - Randi - 3:42pm on 08/27/08
1. Hi Randi, really good to see you here. I think you're right, I've had good luck with stovetop. [NT] - Curious1 - 4:06pm on 08/27/08
1. hey randi... - rvb - 6:23pm on 08/27/08
2. thanks Curious :-) [NT] - Randi - 11:18am on 08/28/08
3. Rick, turning the other cheek for you.... '-)) [NT] - Randi - 11:18am on 08/28/08
1. lol! [NT] - rvb - 4:35pm on 08/28/08
2. If you're having problems with leeks, I'd recommend Depends. For you, in Large. Ahem. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 4:30pm on 08/27/08
1. Thanks, Steve, we can always depend on you. [NT] - Joe - 6:06pm on 08/27/08
3. Happened to me once but I think it was that the leeks were old, as in, in the ground too long. How - Marg CDN - 5:42pm on 08/27/08
4. Thanks everyone. I'm beginning to think "450" was a typo, and should have been "350." - Joe - 6:12pm