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Frozen Mousse to Serve with Coconut Ice Cream?

Thanks for your help/ideas about the coconut ice cream. I'm going to try it tomorrow, but realized I will have a bunch of egg whites left over. If I make my standard Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse, could I freeze it and serve it with the coconut ice cream? I know I've seen recipes for frozen mousses, but can any mousse be frozen? Should it be frozen in molds?

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Baking/Pastry Program at PCI in San Jose, CA

I'm considering enrolling in the baking/pastry program at PCI in the San Jose, CA area. Does anyone know anything about the program/school? Know anyone who's completed it? There are a few other places in the area, but this one is closest and offers a baking/pastry program. Any recommendations?

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Coconut Ice Cream

I had a deliciously creamy coconut ice cream a couple of years ago and have a new countertop ice cream maker and am looking to recreate it. I'm guessing they replaced some or all of the milk/cream with coconut milk, but they probably left out some of the sugar called for in a standard ice cream recipe. Any ideas about how much milk and sugar to replace with coconut milk?

The Ten Most Recent Comments By sarahj

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What are you known for?

Breads and making up dessert recipes on the fly. And preparing meals for large groups, such as church socials.

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Kitchen timers

I have a probe thermometer/timer from Ikea and it's been working great for more than a year now. It's still on the first battery, which is pretty good for about $7

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Kraft Simplifies Snack Food. No, really, I mean it.

Colored cool whip makes a great finger paint kids can lick off their fingers.

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Favorite thing to eat with mayo

I have to say artichokes are my favorite thing to eat with mayo. That and fish baked with homemade lemon/garlic/black pepper mayo on top. The mayo bakes into an airy and crispy crust and keeps the fish especially moist.

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White Chocolate HELP!

Dorie Greenspan has a fantastic white chocolate raspberry brownie recipe. You can find it here

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SE users: please introduce yourselves.

I'm Sarah J. I'm 23 and currently live in Provo, Utah. I was a student at BYU (studying Family and Consumer Sciences Education, formerly known as Home Economics Teaching) until about a month ago when I withdrew from the university after a semester of struggling to know if school was right for me. Turns out it wasn't, so I'm moving to San Jose in August (after a trip to Thailand! YAY!) I'm looking at options and will probably start Pastry school in the fall. I would love to work in catering and enjoy planning and cooking for large parties. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and am looking forward to living with my family (and puppy) for a little while.

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A Minor Breakfast Ban in Baltimore?

Money doesn't fix education programs, families do. Only Switzerland pays more per student than America, but their students rank 6th internationally and US students ranked 18th. Spending more money isn't the solution, spending the money more effectively is.

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A Minor Breakfast Ban in Baltimore?

What about homeschooled students? Or college students? Or Kids that graduate early? Or kids without full schedules? Or lunch? Or kids from out of town?
It sounds like a bad idea

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Frozen Mousse to Serve with Coconut Ice Cream?

I was kind of thinking of serving the two layered in clear glasses, like a twist on the zebra cone

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Harissa: What do you do with it?

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What are you known for?

1) Soup - specifically, Arroz Caldo. I get requests even when it's 95 degrees w/ insane humidity outside.

2) Salsa, asian style (I add lime juice, fish sauce and the tiniest bit of sesame oil. Don't knock it till you try it!)

3) Shrimp Salad (I cook whole shrimp in a pot chockful of garlic, green onion, celery, bits of whatever vegies are sitting in my fridge, lots of black peppercorn, and salt. After peeling, I throw the shells/head back into the broth to reduce. The dressing is nothing more than a good mayo, lime juice, sambal olek, green onions, celery and a few tsps of that concentrated shrimp broth.)

4) Anchovy pasta. Recipe courtesy of the NYTimes. I guess I'm the only one in the family willing to suffer through the smell of anchovies sauteeing.

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What are you known for?

1. Pastas - any kind, macaroni and cheese, lasagnas, baked ziti, you name it.
2. Carob chip, toffee and cherry cookies
3. Carrot Cupcakes
4. Party dips - Sweet Bell pepper with cream cheese and my Veggie dip
5. Hummus - very lemony and garlicky

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What are you known for?

@bisbee......I'm right here! You want I should bring a box of jello? Where's the party?

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What are you known for?

smoked bbq spare ribs..

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What are you known for?

Where is PerkyMac and her box of Jello??

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What are you known for?

@Brooke29: Sorry I didn't get back to you right away-actually had to do work at work-and I just started another semester. I LOVE Old Bay. It signifies seafood to me. I even put it on french fries. Mmmm. Anyway, I am stoked you said it works.

The Chilli is good, I'm not going to lie. I mix up ground sirloin (I like to get the 8% Fat variety), with some homemade sauce, a mix of spices (garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and cayanne pepper), sprinkle on some chilli powder, medium salsa, and some hot sauce (we prefer Franks), and add beans if you like. I can take 'em or leave 'em so it depends who I am making it for. Top with shredded Monteray Jack and Mozzarella (sour cream too if you want) and you have goodness.:)

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SE users: please introduce yourselves.

I'm Rosezilla (named for my three year old daughter and the giant lizard thing that stomped Tokyo...it's what I call her when she's being...how you say...willful). My real handle is Mandy. I live in Santa Barbara County again after growing up here, but lived for 11 years in western Sonoma County...home of fabulous food and wines. It spoiled me rotten, to become an adult surrounded by all of that luscious produce and foodie opportunity. I managed a microbrewery's kitchen for 6 years, and have SERIOUS opinions about ales, should anyone care for them. Now I'm a home cook primarily, although I do a little catering here and there. My daughter's favorite foods are salmon and broccoli, so I feel as though I've triumphed a bit over the three-year-old beige-food diet. We do, however, eat at McDonald's every Friday after school...it's our little Happy Meal indulgence...and those tiny cheeseburgers are SOOO good. I live with and cook for my mother, as well. I am dating a high school band director, who has actually LOST weight being with me, as he's eating more asparagus and less fast food. I think that size 14 should be the new size 6. I am curvy, healthy, happy and active...and think that excellent foods should be part of everyone's diet. I am active in the "S'Cool Food" movement here, which tries to bring local and sustainable healthy food into school cafeterias. And I love, love, love this website.

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Kitchen timers

it seems like cheaper is better :) i am a clock watcher and yes i have burned things when i get distracted but i break EVVERY times i have ever had within a week. i am more clusy then you can imigine.

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Kitchen timers

Well, I found a great timer today at a hardware store. It's by West Bend and counts down in seconds, minutes, hours...has a stop watch, a strong magnetic backing, large digital display and a loud alarm.

Wish me luck with this one and thanks for all your great suggestions. I'll let you know how it works out.

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Kitchen timers

I bought a cheapo timer 8 (or more) years ago because the timer on my cheapo microwave from college went kaput. Recently the cheapo timer started blanking out or quit counting down, I was just about to toss it in the trash when I had an "AHA!" moment and decided to change the battery. Works great. Has a loud, but not obnoxiously loud beep. Beeps for a good long while. Has a clip and a magnet. Has only fallen off the fridge once (when I was pissed and slammed it shut). Probably purchased at Target or WalMart for cheap.