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Ed Levine's Semi-Serious, Semi-Homemade Thanksgiving

haha! i like this article. i do think that if people are coming to eat and happy with your food...who cares how it gets there! shoot, if someone presented me with a catered thanksgiving meal, i wouldn't complain.

however, this holiday is like the pinnacle of my year...this and xmas...it's where i have to lay it all out and impress. there are certain things i do semi-homemade only because i haven't yet tried the homemade approach: stuffing (i would either used pre-made bread crumbs, or a box of cornbread). and the pie crust. can't do that yet.

lanaberry at 7:24PM on 11/12/07

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Do you offer Thanksgiving left-overs to guests?

at this age and stage, i really can't afford to not keep the leftovers. i think leftovers of the dessert are great like someone mentioned.

i do think that leftovers are okay for college-aged kids or for people/families that you know are less fortunate. my mom still piles the leftovers on. but then again, the guestlist is small.

lanaberry at 6:11PM on 11/06/07

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Pumpkin pie vs. sweet potato pie

see...i think sweet potato pie is WAY different. not only in the consistency...(sweet potato is so velvety and thick...pumpkin pie definitely more of a custard consistency). but the taste is very different for me...the spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, etc) seem to work so much better with the sweet potato than the pumpkin.

also, pumpkin pie reminds me of my Midwestern holiday fare growing up, where as sweet potato pie reminds me of southern and soul food cooking, which means comfort to me now days.

lanaberry at 5:36PM on 11/06/07

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A trip down memory lane: What food makes you smile?

chocolate chip pancakes...my favorite when i was younger...thanks mom!

lanaberry at 4:05PM on 10/23/07

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Ed Levine's Semi-Serious, Semi-Homemade Thanksgiving

haha! i like this article. i do think that if people are coming to eat and happy with your food...who cares how it gets there! shoot, if someone presented me with a catered thanksgiving meal, i wouldn't complain.

however, this holiday is like the pinnacle of my year...this and xmas...it's where i have to lay it all out and impress. there are certain things i do semi-homemade only because i haven't yet tried the homemade approach: stuffing (i would either used pre-made bread crumbs, or a box of cornbread). and the pie crust. can't do that yet.

lanaberry at 7:24PM on 11/12/07

From Talk

Do you offer Thanksgiving left-overs to guests?

at this age and stage, i really can't afford to not keep the leftovers. i think leftovers of the dessert are great like someone mentioned.

i do think that leftovers are okay for college-aged kids or for people/families that you know are less fortunate. my mom still piles the leftovers on. but then again, the guestlist is small.

lanaberry at 6:11PM on 11/06/07

From Talk

Pumpkin pie vs. sweet potato pie

see...i think sweet potato pie is WAY different. not only in the consistency...(sweet potato is so velvety and thick...pumpkin pie definitely more of a custard consistency). but the taste is very different for me...the spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, etc) seem to work so much better with the sweet potato than the pumpkin.

also, pumpkin pie reminds me of my Midwestern holiday fare growing up, where as sweet potato pie reminds me of southern and soul food cooking, which means comfort to me now days.

lanaberry at 5:36PM on 11/06/07

From Talk

A trip down memory lane: What food makes you smile?

chocolate chip pancakes...my favorite when i was younger...thanks mom!

lanaberry at 4:05PM on 10/23/07

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What do you pack for lunch?

lunch for me is the most boring, non-creative meal of the day. a half a whole wheat sandwich piled with lunchmeat. and that's it. i also eat breakfast at work, which is Kashi oatmeal with vanilla soymilk. midmorning i have some yogurt. then in the afternoon after lunch i have a protein bar.

i can see i need to add some veggies and fruit to this! but the simplicity of it is the only way to keep me from ordering delivery with coworkers (unhealthy and tempting options like thai, chinese, mexican, carribean, burgers, etc). i'm inspired by this post and i think i will try to cook up some mixed veggies that i like and season them how i do, and then portion those out throughout the week. and maybe i can add fruit to my breakfast.

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lanaberry at 4:01PM on 10/23/07

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Announcing National Meatloaf Appreciation Day

i'm excited for tomorrow, the big day. i only wish i had made MORE meatloaf because i only have one meal of leftovers (no lunch sandwiches even!). here's a link to mine, i came in a little late and i hope i made the cut-off, if not...check it out...Saucy Jalapeño Meatloaf!

lanaberry at 11:53PM on 10/17/07

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Announcing National Meatloaf Appreciation Day

dang, of course i had to come across this at the last moment and now i MUST make a meatloaf! tonight!

lanaberry at 7:09PM on 10/16/07

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How often do you follow a recipe exactly as written?

yes i will follow recipes when i don't know what i'm doing at all with a first-time dish if it's complex or super new to me. or if i'm baking.

other than that...

i stick to recipes about as often as i screw up a meal, which is rarely. i pretty much spend hours each week looking at recipes online and looking at cookbooks and mags at home. from there, i get inspiration. and then stray slightly, or completely from the recipe.

lanaberry at 4:30PM on 10/16/07

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