Recently, I had to make a nesselrode pie, and the recipe called for lots of glaceed fruit and chestnuts in a syrup.. Surprisingly enough, places like Whole Foods or Trader Joes did not have what I needed. I had to...
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With the discussion of elaborate meals, I began to think about stuff I'd never do. Me, I'd never deep-fry anything. All that oil, all that keeping it at the right temperature...I've been tempted by a couple of doughnut recipes I've...
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Myself and my roommate hare having two lovely ladies over for a casual dinner next Thursday I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what to make? I know it's a pretty open ended question but any fun small...
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As a waitress I'm always looking for great tips for better ones. What made your most memorable evening out? What, besides great food, inspires you to come back to a restaurant?...
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So, with the article in the NY Times today and the new Jessica Seinfeld book "Deceptively Delicious" feeding picky kid eaters seems a hot topic. I'm going to try some of Jessica's recipes today to see if they work. She...
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Does anyone have experiences using dried pears in pastries. I wondered how they're used. Do they have to be hydrated if you're using them in a cream filling, etc. Thanks for your help....
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So, tonight begins the next Iron Chef, and then there is Two Dudes Catering, among other new features. Is the Food Network trying to change its image? Improve its programming? I for one, would love to see a come back....
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I just noticed that Oct. 18th is meatloaf appreciation day. Hardly anyone I know doesn't love meatloaf, and the possibilities for variety are endless. My favorite one right now is turkey with sage and dried cranberries. Anyone care to reveal...
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Which book did the last recipe you followed come from? Was it successful in all ways? (i.e. taste; ease of preparation; acceptance by whomever it was served to . . .) Did you change the recipe at all? Will you...
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How much do you budget for a week's worth of meals? I know it's a tough questions since we all have ingredients in the kitchen in addition to what we'd buy. When I returned from vacation, I spent about $60...
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