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I use my microwave to melt butter and as a giant paperweight! :)
@mollybeth get an onion chopper - one swift press and a whole onion is chopped!
I don't want anything because ummmm I must confess I have everything that is needed. Lettuce knife ummmm no onion goggles no but bread machine,mixer,tortilla press and anything you go WHO would but that I would! :)

For awesome pictures of how to do a starter go to king arthur flour they have great pictures. Yes feed it butt feel free to add a teaspoon of yeast if you don't feel it is getting sour on it's own and the yeast will help. here is the website on sourdough http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2008/09/10/sourdough-for-sissies/

I was dying at the concept of a vegan honey. It just sounded so...odd. I was thinking of poor barry getting mad we stole his honey and wanting it back. I love the Bee Movie. :)

I feed carrots to my dogs too but please note that onions are NOT ok for dogs and the garlic is fine as long as it is a small amount cooked no raw garlic for the dogs.

I use slightly less then my super fresh veggies too so it is more like yes I feel it isn't wasteful but a good use of older veggies.

There is a tiny restaurant in my town run by 2 sisters both are about 80 yrs old. They have 4 items on the menu and 3 sides total it is the whole menu! Every item you get taste like gramma made it in the kitchen on a winter day. I think they do it just for fun as it is NEVER busy but I think what a great idea, if only people knew about it!

I care not how people pronounce things as most people do it wrong anyway. Not us (of course) :) If I pronounce it correctly I feel silly so I just do my best and attempt not to be offensive!

both- My MIL when in charge of bring dessert ( big box baked pie usually) she always brings cool whip. I generally make homemade ice cream instead but she is a cool whip fan. I like the aerosol can as it is easier but I wonder about it. I vote both and neither! I seem to be having a multiple personality problem today. :)

I have both kinds - air popper and the one you crank. I prefer the air popper as i prefer buttered popcorn but hate to add more oil if I cooked with it. I do like the the crank kind except that you MUST watch it super careful as it will burn also you add oil to cook it. One nice thing about the crank kind is you can make flavored like kettle corn. yummmmmmm

But does he tip well? :) I don't have the patience to be as nice as you! I would probably kick the chair out from under him and no job.

I think this is that will smith movie right? where all the people get some sickness and it is kinda scary but not oh dear god leave the lights on scary?
My BFF for my entire life says in that situation she will want to live next door as I can cook a lot of things out of basic staples and she can only order delivery, yes, we have discussed this! :)

ohhhhh bacon wrapped scallops do sound goood. But expensive:( Thanks for the ideas everybody

Thick potato soup with bacon crumbles
fennel salad
flat bread I will use some herbs on it before baking so it will work with salad and salad
and I have a few diabetics in the group so I am still thinking of dessert. I like the idea of ice cream sandwiches from ag

Mother expects awesome when she comes over as she knows I love to cook so no premade food but I have a wonderful ice cream base that I can leave plain or dress up and it takes no time!

oklahoma here,claremore to be exact- anyone else out there?

Dutch baby ohhh how I love them!!!!