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Cakespy: Homemade Candy Corn
I just tried making these. I boiled it for 5 minutes which was probably about a minute too long. It far too stiff. I managed to get two colors formed into logs but not the third one. The two that I managed to snake-ify were too dry to stick to each other. We ate some bits of it though and it tasted good. I'll try again.
Toasting pumpkin or squash seeds - is there a trick?
When the seed catalogs come out next spring keep your eye out for a pumpkin seed called Kakai. The pumpkins form seeds with no hulls. They are just the green inner seed. That's it. They are so delicious! I've grown them for several years now.
What Was Your Favorite School Cafeteria Food?
In elementary school it was hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes. Also loved the canned green beans and the tots.
In the late 80's my high school had a grill w/ burgers, fries, shakes. We had a salad bar and then the regular lunch line. I shudder to think of all the lunches that consisted of fries dipped in shakes.
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Cakespy: Homemade Candy Corn
I just tried making these. I boiled it for 5 minutes which was probably about a minute too long. It far too stiff. I managed to get two colors formed into logs but not the third one. The two that I managed to snake-ify were too dry to stick to each other. We ate some bits of it though and it tasted good. I'll try again.
Toasting pumpkin or squash seeds - is there a trick?
When the seed catalogs come out next spring keep your eye out for a pumpkin seed called Kakai. The pumpkins form seeds with no hulls. They are just the green inner seed. That's it. They are so delicious! I've grown them for several years now.
What Was Your Favorite School Cafeteria Food?
In elementary school it was hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes. Also loved the canned green beans and the tots.
In the late 80's my high school had a grill w/ burgers, fries, shakes. We had a salad bar and then the regular lunch line. I shudder to think of all the lunches that consisted of fries dipped in shakes.
Honeycrisps Are Here!
I have a honeycrisp tree in my backyard. This is it's first year to produce apples and they are wonderful! The only way I have cooked them is to make applesauce and it was pretty tastly.
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
My husband's family made divinity every time they made waffles and used it to make waffle/divinity sandwiches.
I liked grape jelly and cream cheese on ritz crackers. Oh, and I used to put milk and graham crackers in a baggie, squish it all up and suck it out of a corner of the baggie. We called it astronaut food.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
Peach cobbler with peaches from our tree. Extra yummy with blackberries from our backyard too. Can't wait for August!
What's on Your Easter Menu: Ham or Lamb?
Neither - I don't eat pork because (IMHO) pigs are treated so poorly and I don't eat lamb because my Dad always called my Mom Lambie when I was a kid. It seems wrong. :) We are having a turkey.
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
I'm on the pasta with shrimp train too, especially with a creamy tomato sauce.
Focaccia, the Easiest Homemade Bread
I have this baking right now. It smells fabulous! I mixed olive oil, ground italian seasonings and fresh garlic to spread on the top. I can't wait for it to come out!
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
Honey whole wheat with freshly ground wheat flour.
Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie
Yeah, I don't think it can get any better than raspberry/lemon.
Uncommon food allergies that nobody believes?
Avocado, bananas and latex all have similar proteins, so if you are allergic to one of those you might want to watch out for the others.
When I was a child I was allergic to: beef, chicken, wheat, corn, carrots, lamb, milk and scores of other things. My third grade teacher called my mom to see if I had been packing my own lunch because it just had lettuce and radishes in it. My mom told her that was about all I wasn't allergic to. After 9 plus years of allergy shots I have no food allergies any more. Trees, plants and animals are another story though...
In Videos: The Wunder Boner Infomercial
That has GOT to be Mike Rowe. I'd like to try the W.B., looks kind of cool. Not a lot of whole fresh fish in my house though except Koi, and I'm not volunteering any of them!
Green Bell Peppers: Way or No Way?
No way, never. One little chunk that accidentally makes it's way onto a pizza by hiding as a stowaway in the cheese will ruin a good 6 inch diameter piece of said pizza.
Top Chef Calendar Giveaway: What's Your Favorite Sugar-free Dessert?
fresh, warm peach right off the tree.
Favorite Oatmeal Concoction?
I go for sugar, a little milk and some hazelnut coffee creamer.
What's Your New Year's Menu?
Sushi, shrimp & cocktail sauce, stuffed mushrooms, elcairs, puff pastry thingies with whipped cream and raspberries on them, crackers and boursin, veggie tray, and I'm debating making melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies.
Cook the Book: Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook
My first New Year's Ever party in 2005 in my new house with 24 dear friends. It is an annual tradition for us now.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
I like a New York Strip, medium rare. yum!
Cream of Wheat: Way or No Way?
I like it lumpy so I make it in the microwave. There is a local mill here that makes their own version called germade. I get the strawberries and cream flavor. I think I'll have it this morning!
Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'
white chicken chili
Treats for your neighbors
So far this year I have made two batches of Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls - each batch makes about 50 rolls. I have two more batches to go before I am done delivering rolls to friends and neighbors. Neighbor gifts are big in Utah - I love delivering (and receiving!) lots of treats every year.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
Not many bbq places around here but my brother is pretty handy with a smoker.
Cakespy: Homemade Candy Corn
I made these over the weekend and they came out great. Everyone loved them. I did use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla so it had a richer taste, but other than that, they were very tasty. I need to do some work on making them hold together better, but I only had about 1/4 lose their tips. I did discover if I lightly misted the rolls with cold water before pressing with the rolling pins, it helped stick together better.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Hard to choose. I started out in food blog land with I Was Just Hungry.
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Divine Caroline is one of my favs
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Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats & Chocolate & Zucchini.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I like Serious Eats of course. I also like Smitten Kitchen.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
My favorite food blogs are this one and Culinate.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats is my favorite. Simply Recipes is my second favorite.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Baking Bites and Simply Recipes. I want to cook and eat pretty much everything from these sites!!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I love so many sites. I love Serious Eats (of course), PW's and any cake blog. I have a major sweet tooth.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
A year of slow cooking!
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Simply Recipes!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Simply Recipes!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Besides Serious Eats, I go to PWC and Chow
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Pioneer Woman Cooks is one I go to all the time.. love the step by step pictures and delicious home cooked meals :)
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Pioneer Woman Cooks is one I go to all the time.. love the step by step pictures and delicious home cooked meals :)
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/ is one of my favorites (along with SE, of course!) - her entire blog receives several visits a day from me as I check to see if there is anything new - I discovered this delightful site this summer - I've tried several of her recipes, and am smitten - I'd really love to win her cookbook!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats has been my go to site for a long time...consistent quality, informed contributors, great topics. What's not to love!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
PWC is my favorite. A second would be Bakerella.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
i love serious eats!
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Pioneer woman
Joy the Baker
Serious Eats of course!