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Thanks for the suggestions..

Yes -- but its more of an all day EAT fest ...

Thanks to Lemonfair. I didn't know what Fan Tans were and when I googled and saw the picture, it had to be what you were looking for. Let us know if "we" figured it out!

I love it when the Food Detectives work together for good and not evil! And throw in Grandma and we have to solve the riddle!

I'm thinking these may be a yeast roll. too.. My mom use to make tender flakey rolls that came apart in layers, and they were a sweet roll recipe like Parker House roll.

So close your eyes, think back .. Was it yeasty or biscuity?

Enjoyed the Cincinnati foodie update! Keep them coming...

T - 50 miles North

Could someone please tell me how to SAY that word?

Facinating.. how could i live this long and NEVER heard of these?

Personally, I like getting these talented chefs out of their comfort zone. For the most part they AMAZE me with the incredible dishes they conjure up from the lame challenges.

I have really been enjoying TCM, out here in the mid-west we don't have the opportunity to enjoy these restaurants and I had no idea what I was missing!

Mario Batali or Tom C (Top Chef).

I wouldn't turn Alton away either, that man understand the meaning of a great donut -- and that makes him a true kindred spirit!

Bringing lawn chairs to an outdoor bbq makes total sense to me.. Who has that many outdoor chairs? I also agree that sometimes being the person with the house/lawn that will hold the people doesn't mean I should always pick up EVERYTHING just because it's convenient for others. A little help is always appreciated.

It's never been a big deal for us getting together. I provide the basics, so if everyone one showed up without something you could eat. But there are times i request lawn chairs / side dish / beverages as it allows me to enjoy and not feel burdened with the whole shebang, every time. But I have a big family, so everyone is cool with simple, easy requests.

@mhurst826. Completely agree. The triple ginger snaps are awesome. I can't buy them anymore, because there is NO stopping me when I get into them.

I love orange flavored dried cranberries in my oatmeal and TJ's are the best and cheap!

I love to go and just get something new every time (it takes me almost an hour to get to my closest TJ). It is my favorite go to spot when i want to do something fun .. yet practical 8-).

It was great today. everyone raves over my moms cinnamon rolls, but she makes with frozen bread dough. I make it from scratch, and can soooo tell the dif.

G-daughter doesn't care for my moms, but sure tasted the difference today when we made them with sweet roll dough.

When we made the icing (buttercream) she tasted the sugar / butter mixture and said it has no taste. I said, good, try this and added a splash of real vanilla. Then she tasted again. Her eyes grew wide and she said that is AWESOME. She knows what she likes and has a good palate!

And thanks to a previous suggestion.. I took pictures of her with the finished product!

I was thinking bread too and yes a dinner here and there would be a good idea. Her mom is a busy working mom of 1 year old twins, the more help in the kitchen the better. They have an awesome chicken caserolle recipe she helps make quite often. So any other delicious, easy one dish meal ideas would be great. The 13 year old is a fussy eater and this might help her branch out too!

Love the reminder to do a scrapbook.. Recipes with pictures DAH so obvious and I would have not thought about that -- brilliant idea! And I use my grandma's cook book (with handwritten notes) quite often and as you say.. what a gem and such a warm hug from my grandmother when I read her comments.

And this is why I post questions such as this, you guys are great! Specific recipes would be quite helpful. Thanks to all!

I really enjoyed TCM! I came home from the gym early and squeezed in most of it before I had to leave for work.

I must say I really enjoyed this. It was nice to see professionals out of their comfort zone (sorry I really loved them trying to please girl scouts and cook in a dorm room) and really rock it! I was impressed .. haven't seen the end yet, but there was no spoilers in this .. it's obvious who the winner is, but I enjoyed everyone's effort!