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When I lived in Cali, I used to get the Primo Taglio meats at Von's. I recall them being very good.( I still prefer Boar's Head though).

Yeah Rona! I really hope you can make it. This weekend just keeps getting better and better! ← I was just about to post the same sentiment - I would love to meet you in person Prasantrin! ← Me too!!!

I use them too. At home and at work. I always wear them when dealing with raw chicken, beef or fish. Same with chili peppers.

I also prefer 8-10.

We're having Paella( Cook's Illustrated). I'm modifying it though to add Lobster and marlin and clams.

I stopped eating bugels a few years ago after I read they were fried in satured fat( coconut oil)

Try the catelli smart pasta. Its white with all the benefits of whole wheat. If you can get to The States, I always pick up some dreamfields. I love that stuff.

We just got back from a 10 day trip to Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood. I did go to Doris's and it wasnt that great. Everything looked really good, but the small cannoli I got was dissapointing. There used to be fabulous bakeries in Sunrise, but alas they're all gone. There is a cake shop in Ft. Lauderdale called " We Take The Cake" thats pretty good. I was in in the area last year for my birthday and I was given the coconut cake. I think Food TV featured them on a show once. There is another good bakery on Las Olas, the name escapes me at the moment but I believe its either Italian or French. Definately go to Jaxson's for an ice cream sundae. Its in Dania Beach on US1. Fabulous homeade ice cream. I'll go dig up a picture of the sundae we just had. There is a Grandpa's Bakery in the strip mall next to Jaxson's. Don't buy anything there, its a horrible bakery!!

A really nice ice cream scoop made in Orilla, Ontario. I use it for scooping cupcakes and muffin batter. The rooster salt box( with wood top) made in Japan. My grandma gave it to me.

I'm going to make Paella for New Years's eve dinner. Is Paella usually served with a side dish? Salad? Bread? I'm going to add Lobster to mine( on sale this week for 8.77 each 1-1.5lbs at Loblaws).

smoked paprika, and a set of All-Clad.

When I moved to Canada 5 years ago, I had an awful time trying to figure out the metric conversions. It took me forever to realize that 1000 grams is a kilo. Temps here are in celcius too and a woman on an an air canada flight told me to add 15 to the celcius and then double that and thats the approximate temp in Farenheit.

Have you looked for Carnation Malt powder? I buy in in a small border town in MI so I'd think you'd be able to find it in Safeway in SF.

I got a call yesterday from the coordinator. The main office told her to tell me not to buy any more items in the States. My coordinator said she knows I do it to save money, but its not allowed because of the taxes( huh?) Anyway, I guess they won't be getting anymore Jiffy corn muffins.

I know I dont live in Australia/NZ but I did grow up in Florida( Hot and Humid). I've spent the last 7 xmas season's in Ontario, Canada( freezing cold, lots of snow). We're heading to Florida tomorrow. I've already decided we're going to BBQ( seafood, chicken, etc, etc). I just can't imagine eating cold weather foods in the heat. I'm assuming you all have A/C because I can't imagine cooking a hot turkey/roast beef dinner in the heat.

We'll be in town next week and I plan on hitting Delaware for some stone crabs and other seafood. We'll be grilling for xmas day and I havent been to Delware since before I moved away from Ft. Lauderdale. Robin has never had a stone crab and I'm excited for her to try them. How are the prices at Delaware? Is it worth it to buy them there or at say Billy's? eta: I posted before I read your last post.

They loved it. I never had turnip until I moved here( I grew up in Florida and Cali) and I guess its just not a warm weather veg. I didnt make it for Canadian Thanksgiving and my coordinator asked me to make it for Xmas. I dished up the potatoes in the buffet line so I was able to hear everyone's comments. Everyone was glad I served turnip. Another popular casserole was the green bean bake. Seems its just not as well known here as it is in the States. I was able to buy the turnip already peeled and diced. I boiled it and mashed it with butter and brown sugar. I layered it with sliced apples that were tossed with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar. The topping is flour, melted butter and brown sugar. They like their turnip on the sweet side.

I always wear short-sleeve shirts. Even though is freezing cold here, I can't stand to wear long sleeves when I cook.

We did it buffet style. So much easier!!!

Xmas Meal Turkey stuffing, spuds corn pudding green bean bake turnip/apple casserole jello mold pumpkin pie Here is the corn pudding( Jiffy corn muffin mix, 1 egg, butter, 1 c. sour cream, 1 can creamed corn, 1 can whole kernel corn) turnip w/ crumb topping

Good luck!! We just finished our kitchen about a month ago( Our backsplash is going in tomorrow). It was a lot of work and dust, but so well worth it in the end.

I guess they just don't make them like they used to. I have a 15yr old classic KA and I'd like to get something bigger and badder but I don't think it would be the same quality. Did you call KA about your mixer? I hope they're going to fix it.

I'm sure this is a whole other topic, but isnt there a thread somewhere how truffle oil really isnt truffle oil? Couldnt you just get a real truffle?

I love those zip and steams. I think there is a thread some where about them. They arent recycleable and that part sucks. But, it saves me from hoisting huge pots of boiling water on and off the stove. I'm not sure about other uses for them.

I filled in today for the other cook( she cooks at the program Exeter). Their meal is at noon. Yesterday I went over to the program and cooked these ribs. I got them for .99lb, they're side ribs that had a St. Louis style seasoning on them( vaccumm sealed). I rinsed off the spice and layered them in roasting pans with BBQ sauce( high quality, Diana( Canadian) brand, no High fructose corn syrup). I cooked them low and slow( 4hrs). Today we removed the fat and put them back in a low oven for 3 more hours. I forgot my camera, but I took some home for Robin. I also made ceasar salad( organic romaine hearts, organic dressing, croutons, bacon and fresh grated parm). They had baby carrots that I cooked in the Ziplock zip and steam bags. I made Jiffy corn muffins and baked spuds(2.49 for a 20lb bag of russetts) with sour cream( on sale for .99 for 500ml) Dessert was Finger Lickin good cake aka pineapple mandarin cake( vanilla cake mix, 4 eggs, stick of butter, can of mandarin oranges w/juice). Frosting is whipped topping, crushed pinapple, coconut and pistachio pudding mix. I had 10 take-outs. They loved this meal so much. One guy said it was the best meal he ever had at a dining program. They were all happy because they've never had ribs before. I wish I worked at this program, they seem to appreciate me more!!! Tomorrow I'm filling in at another program. They're having ham and scalloped potatoes so I wont take pics. My program is on Thursday and its their xmas meal. Turkey, gravy, stuffing, potato, a turnip casserole, corn pudding, green bean casserole and a jello mold. Dessert is pumpkin pie( M & M meat shops) with real whipped cream. Monday we leave for Florida!!!