Actually don't recall (senior moment) what kind or even if I did leave cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. When my kids were young, we made old-fashioned cut-out cookies decorated with icing & sprinkles. Each child selected their best...
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(has been since Thanksgiving, but that's a longer story) and won't be fixed until the 24th at the earliest and we have 6 guests coming in for an early Christmas celebration this weekend (12/22 & 12/23). We need suggestions for...
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Looking for ideas for a signature New Year's Eve alcoholic drink to have for the evening at a party I'm hosting. Nothing too complex; just a simple, tasty, seasonal drink. Thanks in advance!...
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i'm thinking of tackling gnocchi. here are some questions: do i really need a potato ricer, or can i use a food mill? what kind of flour is best? what kind of potato? what sauce is best?...
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I'm thinking about cooking a goose for Christmas -- is cooking a goose like cooking a turkey or a chicken? Just season it and throw it in the oven at 350?...
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A lot of folks object to Wal-Mart and its practices, but others can't pass up the low prices. What's your take on grocery shopping there?...
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I'm thinking maybe old traditional BBQ because it started out as poor peoples food, or how about the ole' Hotdog and baked bean casserole? What do you think would be classified as American peasant food?...
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I'm tempted...ohhhhhhh so tempted to try something exotic and new besides the tradational ham/turkey and fixin's etc. I really want to go all Greek or Indian or Mexican or ANYTHING but the traditional for a change! I'm an American of...
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So I know that every year people make silly New Year's resolutions, in the hopes of getting healthier and exercising, et cetera. Well, this year I am taking a break from that and have decided to try a new resolution...
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Mine is pineapple. I dislike all forms...fresh, canned, dried & even the juice! It is a texture thing for me & not crazy about the taste, either :( Really gets under my skin when I discover some hiding in a...
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