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I agree - the sugar is way too high in proportion to the other ingredients. How about just reducing each sugar by about 2 Tbsp? Here's a really good recipe if you're looking to try another: http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:tJSfV...clnk&cd=2&gl=us

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/324228_recipe19.html

Check this out: Berries Artesia http://www.recipezaar.com/135069

Here ya go - Scroll way, way down, almost to the bottom of the page: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=5867&st=20610

I would love to visit New Mexico - I've never been there - I may just take you up on it. I'll make the dessert!

Everything looks absolutely great, Rob! I wish I had been invited!

Here are a few ideas, including a soup and salad recipe: Vanilla Melon Soup http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2006/07/...lla-melon-soup/ Warm Spinach Salad with Sweet Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette http://www.sandiegorestaurants.com/recipe....BeanVinaigrette VANILLA SHRIMP CROSTINI http://www.foodreference.com/html/vanillashr.html Asian Spiced Chicken in Wonton Cups with Vanilla Apricot Sauce http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Asian-Spiced-...uce/Detail.aspx

These are insanely good: Chocolate Espresso Chews http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/5...akin_incredible

Same here - I find walnuts too bitter.

Kirsch sounds like a good idea. Also, how about some cherry extract?

I posted a response at: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...0entry1432330

Hi, I never realized they had changed the labeling. I just checked the ingredients on my current Spice Islands curry powder, and it says, "SPICES, Turmeric, and Red Pepper." Apparently, they don't want to reveal which spices are included, as they did in the past. However, I've been buying this curry powder for years, and have not noticed a significant difference in taste. Regardless, I think the consumer should know exactly which spices are in there, but I do see this sometimes on various labelings, and wonder why? Maybe they don't want another company "stealing" their formula? But that's ridiculous, because only the ingredients are listed, not the ratios.

This is excellent: Citrus Green Bean Salad: http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/in...d=1&msgid=55086 Another good one: Parmesan Green Beans http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/in...d=1&msgid=22520 (Note: If you scroll down, you'll see more recipes listed in the thread, but I haven't tried those).

"Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries" from Cooking Light is excellent. http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefi...ecipe_id=226616

I love seventypercent.com. Interesting info on high fat cocoas. You can find Pernigotti at Williams-Sonoma.

Congratulations! They sound great!

These are great! Crispy on the edges, chewy in the centers: http://www.recipezaar.com/17113

How about a smoked salmon cheesecake or another type of savory cheesecake?

Glad it turned out well!

If you're referring to this one (you're allowed to post links), it's good, but doesn't really have the texture of gelato: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/108521

Oh man - you're killing us here! My husband and I are drooling - send some over!

These are supposed to be excellent: -The directions don't specify when to add the baking soda, so add it with the flour: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies http://www.recipezaar.com/48532

Interesting - I didn't know that. I'm glad I make my own ice cream, with one occasional exception: Julie's Organic Blackberry. By the way, how are your brownie testings/tastings coming along?

I've made this chocolate gelato many times - it's incredibly rich and deep chocolatey. The first site I've posted also has other gelato recipes you might want to check out - the chocolate one is the second one down. The second site (Epicurious) includes ratings and reviews: Chocolate Gelato Hotel Cipriani, Venice http://www.virtualitalia.com/recipes/gelato.shtml http://origin.www.epicurious.com/recipes/r...ews/views/14183

Check these out: Caramel Ripple Brownies http://landcrofthouse.blogspot.com/2007/04...e-brownies.html If you need to convert from Metric to US, here's a converter: http://www.recipezaar.com/library/calc.zsp