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little ms foodie

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  1. Thomas Kellers icecream uses 6 egg yolks!

    Also his recipe for gnocchi is a pate choux style, they freeze really well and are great for quick meals.

    We also freeze egg white seperately in baggies as dayne makes some cocktails with egg whites so it is easy for him to grab them.

    edited to add that I bake gougere and freeze them, perfect for when people stop by and you need a nice snack. You can bake them, freeze them and then just reheat them in a 350F oven for 10 mins or so.

  2. I've stopped before, but I always hit the same wall and I'm interested in how other foodies deal with this (smoking foodies). The problem is that evening meals are special events, for my partner and myself and most eGulleters. Whether we're eating out or cooking, we savor the experience, and like to do this with a well-matched wine. And the wine and food lead me to cigarettes. In fact, I don't usually have my first cigarette until 6 or 7 pm.

    Sam

    Welcome Sam!

    Here in Seattle you can't smoke in restaurants or bars so that cures half your problem. If you make a smoke outside rule at your house I'll bet that will cure the second half!

  3. how about black truffles? I make an amuse of truffled lentils that always is so good. I love your lentil terrine idea Lucy, can't wait to see the results.

    When I googled I didn't find any recipes but came up with these search results:

    Ham Hock & Pickled Onion Terrine, Truffle Cream, French Bean & Shallot Salad

    Duck magret and lentil terrine with cured ham

    lentil terrine with fresh tomato-basil and garlic-leek mash

    Pressed Chicken and Lentil Terrine with Sunblush Tomatoes

    Have fun!

  4. I had actually wondered if you all had told spouses, friends, family, etc. Susan I think you have really moved in the right direction.

    As I was reading your blog this weekend I realized that until I quit I never really was 'addicted' to cooking. I think that took the place of my bad habit.

    Can't say it enough though that it was in my best interest to stay away from my smoking friends for a while. I told them why and they understood. A few of them chose to quit also.

    The turkey looks sooooo good!!!

  5. Marlene we have the same coffee pot, it is great but damn if it doesn't sound like an airplane winding up to take off when it grinds!

    You guys are brave and I hope you all succeed in your plan to quit. I'm coming up on my 5 year anniversary and I have to say that my life is just so much better for it.

    This is a great website for help Free and Clear

    Also when I quit I took Zyban, this stuff works and my dr. gave me 'samples' at no charge because she really wanted me to quit. You literally get sick if you smoke, that's what I needed!

    An idea for your car Dave is to scrub out your ashtray and fill it with sunflower seeds or something.

    And I trust you have all thrown out all your ashtrays, lighters and smokes? If you haven't it's really the first step.

    Good luck!!!!

  6. Couldn't agree more Susan, it was easy and the flavors were just perfect. This weekend I will be doing one of the chicken dishes!

    Edited to add that my only gripe is that the soup recipe says it makes 4 to 6 servings, well Paula you've never eaten with my husband! There was one small serving leftover so of course I gave it to him for lunch, I only got one bowl of the delish soup! I've changed my book to read 3 servings :hmmm:

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