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For THOCK: Many King Arthur Flour recipes that use traditional (red, not white wheat) whole wheat flour include a healthy amount of orange juice, which seems to neutralize the bitter undertones some people taste in ww. Perhaps you can concoct a sauce with some citrus elements.

Here's a postscript to my treat-making venture: I sent a bag of goodies off with the (new to me) plumber, as he finished up before coffee break. When I called him to request a slight change to his work, he called back within the hour, arrived early, and he only charged for the part used....and he complimented me on the treats. Oh, the power of food!

I have enjoyed the Minneapolis Hell's Kitchen; they have another in Duluth: Hell's Kitchen website!

Add a generous amount of grated Parmesan to what you're doing and saute to make a bit of crust. Add olives and a bit of lemon to finish.

Perhaps the holes let in something undesirable? I lay the lid on top of my container but don't press it down to seal.

My friend has her heart set on the rolls, so I really, really want to do the rolls, the other breads though, I bet I could wiggle out of. I didn't think of that. Do you have a good recipe for cranberry-orange? Here you go.... Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread (or Muffins) freshly squeezed juice of a large orange plus enough boiling water to make 3/4 cup liquid freshly grated rind of above orange 2 Tbsp. butter 1 egg 3/4 cup honey 1 c. finely chopped cranberries 1/2 c. chopped toasted walnuts or pecans 2 c. unbleached AP flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda Add rind and butter to juice-water mixture to melt the butter. In another bowl, beat egg and honey together, then add to first mixture. Add cranberries and nuts and set aside. Sift dry ingredients together and add to above. Spoon into a buttered 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or 12 muffin tins or a 'Danish" loaf pan. Bake at 350F until done: 15-20 min for muffins. Bake at 325F until done: about 1 hour for loaf; 40-45 min for Danish loaf.

Is there any way to modify your bread offerings? If so -- banana, cranberry-orange, pumpkin, and other quick breads are actually BETTER when made a day or two ahead of time.

WhirleyPop has a new model with the crank handle on top; I'll keep happily using the original design for now. I'm another fan of the Amish Country corn, though my favorites are the ladyfinger and the blue varieties.

I'm not Andie, but I use my Pyrex and the like in a pre-heated oven. How else could one bake?

Thanks for trying the recipe! A touch of dry mustard or cayenne often enhances cheese flavors.

The above sources from Andie's list are some of my favorites. Nutsonline.com is my internet choice by far.

And Almond Roca, too, if it comes to that. However, See's is pretty regional, except for mall kiosks during the holiday season. Not sure it would qualify for the throwdown if one of the requirements is mass availability. ___________ Almond Roca and See's are in a different price point as well.

I prefer the Pancit Canton as well, particularly LuckyMe brand chili-mansi. For those unfamiliar with pancit, they are not broth-based like ramen; they are meant to be drained and tossed with the dry and liquid flavoring packets included. As well as scallions, peas and shrimp or chicken are nice additions.

I'm also firmly in the Skor camp for the buttery flavor and the thinner format. They are very dangerous when throughly chilled, then smacked (still wrapped) to shatter into bits.

I really like the texture contrast of crispy, almost burnt florets with the juicier stems. If you don't, you could sort out and roast the tips separately from the stems. I don't think the foil would help.

There are some online kitchen planners you might want to play with; IKEA and Lowe's have them on their websites. Unfortunately, they are windows-compatible only.

Tea Source's Assam Sree Sibari Estate - so smooth and yet fortifying for a light gray November morning.

I e-mailed a young electrician friend a list of many of the above choices. His response: "Great idea! Workers will respect you more and work happier if you give them something for their coffee break." His first choice was the cinnamon apple coffee cake, which was already baking when I read his response. The brownies are cooling now, and I'll do the RK bars later tonight or early in the morning. I think I've done enough obstacle course baking for now.....

The wings would be a big hit in more 'civilized' circumstances, but the guys will lose access to washing-up facilities (other than the outdoor hose bib) early in the floor-restoring process. That's why I'm trying to limit the treats to things that can be eaten out of their wrappers; and that will taste fine at 65 degrees or cooler. The boss WILL be getting their lunch, so perhaps I should stay out of the savory arena.

There is a way to adjust the height of the mixer paddle to the bowl; it's explained in the KA manuals. Sounds like yours is too low.

Here's one of the reasons I love eG...the range of tastes, experiences, and opinions. I probably would not have thought of brownies (I like dark chocolate, but not many chocolate-flavored things), without Kerry's suggestion. Thinking "manstream"/mainstream -- should the brownies be plain? Seems that a lot of people don't like nuts in them. I don't think I can play with yeasted items, due to lack of counter space; also the timing of errands that may come up tomorrow. Rice krispie treats sound good, too, for those who don't like chocolate. If only I could think of a non-sweet/savory bar "cookie" to add to the mix........

I am in the process of having my entire basement floor replaced; all the old concrete, soil, odd pipes, and so forth were removed Friday. The new floor will be poured tomorrow(Monday), and with the logistics involved will require almost all the material be carried in by hand. So I will have at least 8 hardworking, perhaps chilly workers plus their boss whom I would like to treat at breaktime. The boss usually gets coffee and bagels - and lunch; whatever I make will be extra and can be snacked on for the day. Since a great deal of the items usually IN the basement are now in the kitchen creating an an obstacle course , I need to keep my treat(s) easy to make. Anything I could make today rather than tomorrow would be great. I'm thinking that the baked item(s) need to be able to be easily consumed with one hand and not require additions (butter, jam, etc.). Muffins were my first thought; pumpkin and/or corn (enriched with corn kernels, cheese)...Then I remembered an Apple-cinnamon snack cake that would work; also Oatmeal-peanut butter-chocolate chip bars. The latter two could be made tonight, cut and wrapped individually. What would YOU make?

Nutsonline.com also have Skor bits by the pound.

Hurray! Perhaps a few gentle raps of the pan on the countertop would bring the dreaded air bubbles to the surface. Pictures, please!

Currants should work, though you need to consider that they are moister and sweeter than cranberries. Taste them and adjust the sweeteners as needed.