omg! Autocrat coffee syrup and milk! I think you have to grow up with it to appreciate it ;) they even sell it mail order by boxes of 6 I still have 5 bottles unopened that I bought 3 yrs ago :S guess you really can't go back ;)
all these idea's sound really good, unfortunately, oils and nuts are just to hard to digest, i had my stomach and part of my intestines removed due to cancer, so I'm sorry to dump on these great ideas. However I will be passing them on to others I know that need and can use them ;)
is there really a difference between water packed and oil packed? I grew up eating the water packed and thats what I always buy when I try to like tuna again. Maybe I'll have to give it a try yet again.
I've got a lodge cast iron grill pan and it lives on my stove. Wonderful for doing veggies! there is nothing like purged and grilled eggplant steaks! If you get one, make sure its big enough for your needs, and I guarantee you wont regret it!
Say What I feel your pain! but make my chowder Rhode Island style(clear) ;)
I think for me taste has to be the first factor followed closely by nutrition and price. to be honest lifestyle and culture have very little to do with my food choices. Ethically speaking, I will choose humanely raised over not and local organic first and foremost, but that isnt to say my entire decision is based on those things. I think what makes this such a difficult question to answer is that even though this is a balancing act, it is becoming a balancing act of a different kind because of the rising cost of food as well as more awareness of our environment.
ok its official I'm jealous! maybe its time to try the soy cheese again :(
I love it! and just think you're doing the environmentaly responsible thing too, cutting down on how long a cycle you have to run to get the dishes clean;) Thank you for making the day brighter!
You are a brave soul! I'm lactose intolerant and even though I could live on mac and cheese, homemade only thank you, I wont touch the stuff. Please let us know how it turns out, and have a serving for me!
every year or so I tell myself to give it a try again. so with good intentions of eating healthier dancing through my head I buy a can of solid white albacore. Every year I mix up a wonderful tuna salad that everyone I make it for loves, and every year I eat about 2 bites before I swear I will never do this again! So in answer, NO CANNED TUNA!!! thank you
Alton Brown!!!! I almost never miss his shows.
I miss seeing more of Mario Batalli.
and Tyler is cute but too young.
OOPS were we talking about cooking skill? oh well I'll still stick with my list;)
@ Wookie bring it on sweetie i think Perky needs a party!
oops, forgot to add, try not to take anything particularly smelly, you have the right to eat anything you like, but remember you're on the bus with lots of people and what smells delicious to you could really be nasty to someone else, or even to you if the smell lingers and mixes with the lovely aroma found in most busses.
thai noodle salad, lots of cold packs and water, and some serious trail mix. if you have a portable dvd player definately take that with the headphones, music(lots) and a couple of good books!
Beth you will love cooking with gas! I grew up cooking that way and miss it horribly! there is something about seeing real flame under your pan that just gives me a thrill. ok we know i'm weird.
sorry my timer is my microwave. thats about all its used for so I feel it needs to do something to justify the space it takes up ;)
my vote has to be for ham and beans! I always fix a huge ham at Christmas and sucker zip freeze individual portions. I just used my last pkg today in a big pot of beans.
I love the idea of using cool whip for finger paints! I'm going to suggest that to a friend with small kids. @juliec yes many moons ago cw did come in a bellows like tube with a star tip, that was so we could "decorate" a cake or pie with it, my mom actually bought it once, unfortunatley it still tasted like cool whip:( my ex used to love cool whip, he'd freeze it and eat it like ice cream. Now you know one of the myriad reasons he's an ex ;)
grew up with the wonderful fresh seafood of new england, now living in hee haw hell. I still dont like deep fried cholesterol.
I almost never buy cookbooks, I know thats awful to admit but I would much rather spend money on other types of books. That said I do have a few, and I do mean few. As a matter of fact it took me untill last week to break down and buy Batali's cookbook Molto Italiano, even though I adore the way the man cooks. I have to agree with Jerzee, I just think most of the stuff being published out there is trendy and in 3-5 yrs I'll wonder why I ever spent the money.
Try to stay away from the caffeine right now, the extra boost just isnt worth the crash you'll get. I dont know if you would be interested but GNC sells a product called whey protein powder, if you mix a scoop of that with some milk and fruit in the blender, well it's not a milkshake but it does give you all the nutrients you could need. Try munching on some saltines, and ginger tea is my go to. I wish all the students here luck, You will all do wonderfully I'm sure! I have you all in my thoughts for an easy bout with the test monsters.
instead of putting something on the side how about adding some crisped pancetta to the mac and cheese and a big fresh salad along the side?
you are a viscious woman Perky Mac!!! If i can only have one, I refuse to live in your world! ;) and btw send any leftover jams jellies etc my way! lol
as long as the melon is ripe, I'm there!!! can't wait for the season to start! Hey Perky I'll bring the watermelon you get out the tequilla and we'll have a Good time;)
ok I am in serious need of high calorie recipes, I know this sounds strange but I can only eat a small amount at any given time and I need to pack in as many calories as possible while still eating relatively healthy. I am lactose intolerant and have a hard time with meat. Help!
thought I would pass this along for those with kids or anyone who can't have alcohol. I love to soak my strawberries in red wine to bring out all the wonderful flavors, but since I can't have alcohol at this time I asked my Dr. about the alcohol free wines available at most grocery stores. I was concerned because they do have a little alcohol. To make a long story short, the amount of alcohol is no more than you would find absorbed with mouthwash. So while I dont actually drink that stuff by preference, if you like wine in your food and have been holding back because of children in the house, feel free. Although, I wouldnt recomend using it for anything that is cooked, the flavor isnt bad but I personally wouldnt want it concentrated.
They say that memory and scent are strongest linked. What smells trigger memories for you the most strongly. For me it's the smell of olive oil and sauteeing onions and garlic.
From previous threads I know quite a few of you have dogs, and I wanted to pass on this warning from personal experience, we all know the dangers of onions and chocolate to our dogs, but there is another that I unthinkingly, used to give is a treat. Please do not feed your dog(s) anything that contains pork! I always thought this was a safe treat as even pet stores sell pork or ham bones specifically for dogs. It is dangerous folks. According to both an emergency pet clinic and my regular vet, pork in any form can cause something called pancreatitis in dogs, not just some dogs, but all dogs. I had my doubts but, was informed that a dog can eat pork for years and never have a problem, (which mine did) and then for some reason it attacks. the symptoms include, vomiting, lethargy, distended upper abdomen and intense pain. If not treated it can lead to death. I know I'm a bit over protective of my animals, and not everyone will be as concerned. But I felt the need to pass on this warning, because I've had people tell me they knew about this and never said anything, I never knew. So if you read this please pass this warning on to anyone you know that has a dog. If the moderators feel this should be deleted, I understand and appologize for taking up space.
Sorry if this offends anyone, but the whole idea of of this makes me nauseaus! They even have the nerve to quailfy this as a sport! The health industry keeps telling us obesity is rampant in the US and yet we have people that feel this is something to cheer on! Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is truly warped?
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Anna make that 19 ppl, I'll be there with bells on! I think sunday I'll do some chicken stock and maybe a small pot of chicken stew. If I feel really ambitious I may make either some biscuits or maybe even some "real" bread. My moms been gone more than 20 yrs and MIL is too so not a big holiday for me.