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Video: Coolio Makes Deep-Fried Turkey

I'm sorry, but that was freaking hilarious. He gave that turkey some nasty garlic lovin' and a full cavity search!!!

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

Pork rinds and beer.
I actually love them. Don't judge me.

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what do i do with...

@rasellers0 -- isn't that market fabulous??? I can never get out of there without coming home with something unique and fabulous. Unfortunately I'm not too experienced with either of those ingredients -- have fun experimenting! Let us know what you end up with!

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Weird "Thanksgiving" foods

My grandmother used to make one of those Jello Salads...usually lime jello in a mold studded with canned fruit salad (the one with the fake cherry bits), and would serve it on leaves of iceberg lettuce. The kicker is that she'd actually serve a homemade thousand island dressing to pour over the top. Despite this horrible crime against gastronomy she'd inflict on us, I'm really going to miss her this year. :o(

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Has anyone tried making fried goat cheese?

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Unduly influenced by Hollywood?

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From Serious Eats

Video: Coolio Makes Deep-Fried Turkey

I'm sorry, but that was freaking hilarious. He gave that turkey some nasty garlic lovin' and a full cavity search!!!

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

Pork rinds and beer.
I actually love them. Don't judge me.

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what do i do with...

@rasellers0 -- isn't that market fabulous??? I can never get out of there without coming home with something unique and fabulous. Unfortunately I'm not too experienced with either of those ingredients -- have fun experimenting! Let us know what you end up with!

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Weird "Thanksgiving" foods

My grandmother used to make one of those Jello Salads...usually lime jello in a mold studded with canned fruit salad (the one with the fake cherry bits), and would serve it on leaves of iceberg lettuce. The kicker is that she'd actually serve a homemade thousand island dressing to pour over the top. Despite this horrible crime against gastronomy she'd inflict on us, I'm really going to miss her this year. :o(

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Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking

This is a fabulous post!
@Kerosena, Macs have been in my apple pies for years! We'd go apple picking in Massachusetts every Fall and fill our bushels with Macs and Cortlands, and we'd mix those for our pies. I think there's nothing that signifies Fall to me quite like a crisp Macintosh pulled off a tree and eaten in the orchard. I get teary just to think of it. It's hard to find really crisp Macs down here in Atlanta, because it's not the most popular apple to grow in these southern orchards -- so by the time my grocery store gets them, they are past their crispy peak.
Given the choice, I'd do a mixture of Macs and Cortlands, but I've also enjoyed going the Granny Smith route and upping my sugar just a tad. I love the tartness of the granny and how it holds up in the pie.

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Good Hard Cider Pairing for Thanksgiving Dinner?

I love Woodchuck Cider, from Vermont. The 802 "dark and dry" is especially good. I think it would match well with all of the robust flavors of your Thanksgiving table. Plus, how can you go wrong with a Cider from Vermont??

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Thanksgiving Letter from a Control Freak

I remember this gem. Thanks for reposting. As much OCD as I've got, this lady is waaay over-the-top controlling. She needs to pour herself a Manhattan and chill the hell out.

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Critic-Turned-Cook Gets Hurt Mixing Politics and Food

Great post -- thank you for your insightful comments and passion for a cause that should not be forgotten.

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Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing

I actually really love the Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing. I doctor mine by sauteing onions, granny smith apples and dried cranberries in butter, then adding chicken stock and the stuffing. I love the sweet/savory mixture and the little studs of cranberries keep it interesting.

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Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie

I like the concept, but I'd rather just have three pies...this time of year is the only time I justify actually having several desserts at once, on the same plate. More pie, please!

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Eating a Fried Fish that's Still Alive

There's a huge difference between eating something that has been killed, and eating something before it has been killed. I'm hoping that @PSFam is correct in their assumption about the autonomous nerve impulses, because the alternative to that is simply horrifying to me. And I love meat.

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Serious Heat: What's Your Secret Chili Ingredient?

I love a good meat and bean chili, and make it often as the temperature drops. Everything else that goes into my chili is fresh...except for one thing: My 'secret' ingredient is a can (or two, depending on the size batch I'm making) of Manwich sauce. It adds a vinegary flavor that everyone seems to really like. Of course, I have to balance that out by adding several jalapenos (to up the spicy factor) and then we've recently discovered how delicious crushed up Fritos are over the top of the bowl, with a dollop of sour cream. Generally I'd just make cornbread...but now my kids prefer the Fritos.

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Favorite Pizza Condiment??

I sprinkle parm cheese, hot pepper flakes and garlic powder sometimes

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The Nasty Bits: Turkey Neck Gumbo

I was transported to the bayou for a few minutes there...thanks for the trip!

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Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation

I so want a trip to NYC now. Gastronomy heaven.

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Changing E-Mail address

@arm -- that only changes the password, not the actual address, but thanks for checking for me.

@adam -- thanks for the response. I'll be e-mailing you in a second. :o)

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Loads of potatoes

Shepherd's pie...mash up a mess of them with some butter, salt & pepper, and put it on top of a mixture of cooked ground meat & veg in a deep casserole dish-- then bake until top has a bit of crisp to it. This is the ultimate comfort food on a crisp Fall day!

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What to do with roasted Garlic?

I love spreading it on my dough before adding sauce and cheese to my homemade pizzas.

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Where have 'comments we have know and love" gone?

@Adam: CONGRATS on your impending nuptuals. Remember to always let her "have a bite" of whatever you're eating, and you'll stay happily married always!

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Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation

@Mizbee....$120 for a plate of risotto??? That plate better come with a happy ending.

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Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which do you prefer?

I love both, but my fave will always be a perfectly steamed lobster with melted butter.

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'

Gotta go with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. I could eat it all.

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Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking

Cortlands should surely be considered, a pamphlet put out by NYS apple growers names them as the best for pie. I am a Macoun fan myself, both for pie and out of hand snacking.

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Video: Coolio Makes Deep-Fried Turkey

Soooooooooooooooo funny hahahha and we spell turkey::: turkay
hahahahhahahaha
Pam

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The Nasty Bits: Turkey Neck Gumbo

I give, I give!!! If being served a juicy, fatty, tasty chicken sausage in my gumbo is the worst thing that happens to me, it’s a pretty good day. I just don’t want you going all healthy on us. Another problem has presented its’ self, I’ve been calling around and I can’t find turkey necks. I’m in Oregon where we’re looking at a cold wet weekend and making gumbo while I nibbled on duck tongue sounded like a hell of a plan. Am I frying the tongues? You bet.

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'

My moms - potatoes, summer savory and crushed crackers, also includes tons of butter and a few onions - I miss stuffing since it started killing people :(

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Classic Thanksgiving Menu

Definitely the classic, good for anyone even the most pickiest of eaters.

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'

I love homemade warm applesauce!! That and the apple pie are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I don't like most of the other food including the turkeY!

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Weird "Thanksgiving" foods

@foodie,foodie! - I don't know that I would call deviled eggs a weird food. And seeing as how they get made for every family get together in my family, hardly Thanksgiving food :P. Also they're usually the first things to disappear from the table ...

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

@yayfood... BAHAHAHAHHA. so true :-) thanks for the laugh.

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what do i do with...

Uses for lemongrass:

"Dry rub" - cut off dried ends, remove dry outer leaves, and cut off the tough root end. Cut the remaining stalk into 1/4" rounds. Grind in blender or food processor. Mix with salt and red pepper flakes (a bit of sugar is optional), to taste. Rub this on chicken, beef or pork. Let marinate for ~30 minutes to an hour. Grill or pan fry your meat. The lemongrass will brown and slightly char, but the flavor is spicy and lemony. It's a favorite of mine. Serve your meat with hot cooked rice.

Syrup - I've made a lemongrass syrup which later went into an iced tea. Very tasty and refreshing. Easy recipe: make a simple syrup and simmer with a 3" stalk of lemongrass for about 20 minutes or so. Take out lemongrass and discard. Cool syrup and store in fridge.

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

Nice stuff! How about Kraft box Mac & "Cheese" with pan-fried Spam bits?

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what do i do with...

I am not sure it is the same, but i have been using TrueLemon and True Lime powder (just dehydrated juice) all the time. It is perfect for rubs and anytime I just don't want to "open" a whole lemon for a squeeze to brighten a sauce. Also, it doesn't dilute a sauce or whatever. It's usually near the sweetener packets at the store, as they sell packs to use in tea, etc.

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

oof, my post got cut off. that should read "despite how much I

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

@ChefR0bert - I just noticed that as I read through another post. My unsolicited advice is to ignore it, given how easy it is to miss things like tone and intent when reading words and not having the benefit of facial expression, tone of voice, etc. The murder mystery is more trailer park than farm (my character does psychic readings, apparently!), but ironically enough, my softball team did a white trash bash that went both raunchier and way more 'country'-specific than this one is (to the point where I was glad I couldn't make it, despite how much I

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what do i do with...

To break it down, you cut it, slice it, and/or smash it. Similar to extracting flavor from ginger.

Use it to flavor dishes, soups, and sauces. I like to use it in fresh Thai salads. It is also nice as a dessert flavor. Think lemongrass ice cream...

Enjoy!

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Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking

Winesaps! I had forgotten about them. Used to love them and think they were the best in pies! Haven't seen one in ages.

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

Oh I know that joyyy.. thank you. I just thought it would be more fun to incorporate that side of things. I've been to parties like that before and they were a lot of fun. However, my quarrel is with sbelle and her attitude which is being carried over from a different post. No worries joyyy.

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Weird "Thanksgiving" foods

@KarynMC - that sounds marginally better than a bowl full of eye of frog. ;)

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Video: Coolio Makes Deep-Fried Turkey

Watching that video= great bonding moment with my 15 year old...that was funny.

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

@ChefR0bert - I wouldn't take it so personally. "White Trash" to me is a subculture ... but one that is pretty varied by where you are. I have seen plenty of 'white trash' that didn't involve farm-related culture of pitchforks/overalls/etc. And "these type of people" are everywhere (my personal experience living it was in PA), so I don't know if I would agree that the majority is in one part of the country or another, but I liked your other suggestions for sure. The hostess is providing booze, but I trust that she's on the right path with that :P

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Weird "Thanksgiving" foods

Have got to mention the "deviled eggs!"

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white trash/trailer trash theme party food idea?

There you go trashing my posts again sbelle... nothing better to do today or just like hearing yourself talk? Last time I checked the majority of these type of people come from Southeast Central USA and the majority of that crowd fits into these schemas.

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Has anyone tried making fried goat cheese?

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Just to clarify...

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Left Bank/Paris Cafes

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I'm logged in but cannot post?

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My children are bottomless pits!

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Amish Friendship Bread starter

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"...and the chicken tastes like wood."

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The "Perfect" Food

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Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?

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Are CSAs Cost Effective for Your Family?

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Excellent Restaurant in HHI, SC?

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Food Foraging

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Assam Laksa recipe, please?

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You learn something new every day....

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Does anyone ever really win?

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WWYM?

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About juliebugsmama

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Location: Atlanta, GA (in flesh) Boston, MA (in spirit)

About: I am a foodie thru and thru. My dream has always been to be a personal Chef, but right now I'll have to be satisfied with being a personal Chef to my DH and two beautiful children. I love to read, be by the ocean, and of course eat!!!

Favorite foods: Lobster and steamers with butter; seared scallops; artichokes; steak; good italian bread with cheese and fruit; figs; cherries; eggplant parm; a good italian sub made the Massachusetts hole-in-the-wall mom n'pop sub shop way, with extra "hots";

Last bite on earth: a perfectly steamed lobster tail with melted butter.