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BTW I don't eat blue cheese-I think it uses bread crumbs to grow the mold... I guess I should check it out properly. Anyway, we love Baba Ganoosh, which is eggplant grilled on the flame of your range till the skin is burnt. Peel off all skin and burnt dots, mash up and add an equal amt of made up Tehina, not straight from the jar...! Add olive oil, paprika, and whatever spices you love. Let sit in fridge for at least a few hours. Serve as a cold dip for fresh vegies or toasted gluten free pita triangles.

Katie is so right about finding the balance between the guests and hosts. My sister in law keeps kosher, and while it is a hassle, she always lets me know that she is just fine with bringing her own food, which I , of course, decline. We have nice extended family meals every Friday night and Sat lunch. When she comes, which is every 3 weeks or so, I always make sure that the food is on a warming plate before the Sabbath comes-her portions, anyway, and it will never have meat and dairy mixed. The rest of us have nice hot fresh food, whoever wants to partake of a dairy dish with their meat is welcome to. There is plenty for everyone. My son - a grown 21 year old, still hates tomatoes, so I just make sure I cut them big so he can pick them out of the salad. No one has ever said "icky" besides once when my 10 year old was very little, and later on I explained to her that we NEVER say "icky" to food, as others may feel uncomfortable if they are eating icky food and the usual lecture - about people who have no food and would be happy to eat anything. Mutual respect creates the balance. If someone stood over me and made comments about the ingredients, and not just one, I would tell them it is wrong behavior. People can be so odd-it is amazing!!!

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Yes you are correct. I have never met a control type like that- luckily and if such was the case I would probobly have a dish for them-one -like you said and suggest that they are welcome to bring a dish along just to be extra sure. I would never make everyone eat according to others, but for "normal" problematic eaters there would also be for them. It is impolite to give such a long list of don't likes or let it be known even. SO I see there is always a limit!

Well, I find it a bit surprising that people would not want to invite a family member or friend to dinner simply because they are problematic eaters, for whatever reason. One can always make him/herself a special meal without any guests. As soon as guests are invited, they are central to the dinner-along with the food. Also, in my books, and this is probably a cultural issue, a guest is of top importance and should be made to feel welcome, wanted and the reason for the dinner. If I have to add other dishes specially for her/him, I will have no problem taking the time to do so- out of pleasure. I always make enough for everyone to eat so the problematic person does not feel embarrassed at having caused me extra work. In fact it makes for an interesting meal. I deal constantly with vegetarians (I am one also, and I think my choice should be respected), kosher demands, gluten free... and meat lovers. If a guest did not feel comfortable or did not thoroughly enjoy the evening, I consider it a failure. I realize this is my opinion, and opinions are not anything but opinions, so I hope no one gets mad,but I felt I needed to voice myself.

hi! The "C" means 3% less cocoa butter, so if you know the % of cocoa butter, you can add the extra 3 %. Here you can see: http://www.callebaut.com/en/49 I don't know if this is what you need... http://www.callebaut.com/en/48 for 811NV

Hi !! I am back from a lovely course in Belgium with Jean Pierre Wybauw!! I enjoyed it a lot and learned much and improved- or at least now I will know what to practice in order to improve! Anyway, I have the Badger 250-4 and I need a compressor. At Badger they told me that their 180-10 and 180-12 suit. They run at around 180$ t0 268$ . I was wondering if other compressors suit? I was told that at a hobby store called Michaels, they have coupons with 40-50% discounts on compressors. I could have a relative of mine who lives in the states pick one up for me, but HOW DO I KNOW WHat will suit my little airbrush? Does anyone know anything? Thanks!!

Hi! I was once asked to make brownies and being rushed I bought 2 boxes of Duncan Heinz extra chewy mix. I made it and as soon as it was ready travelled half an hour to a family barbeque. It was still kinda warm when we finally ate it and the crowd went wild! I did not say I used a box, just that it is the same recipe I always use (...) Since then, every year I have to bring brownies to the yearly barbeque and now Duncan H. is no longer available here!! I have to use Pillsbury Brownie mix, which does not always bake right. But no complaints! I always felt evil about it!

Well! They did not look too gorgeous, but everyone just loved them, including me and not a scrap was left!! Thank you all so much!! Potato and red onion frittata eggplant and mushroom

Wish I could give you a couple through the screen!! Here they are all over the place, but I can't get plenty of other things!!

Oh my! Everyting looks so delicious! I want more time!!! What am I doing wrong that I never get around to doing such delicious stuff? I just must do it! You got me motivated again!

Well, things are not too hot on the Frittata!! I had problems with the potatoes sticking to the pan while frying! I decided to do a frittata in a casserole dish in the oven as my only large enough pan is all oily and burnt and maybe not big enough! I hope this won't be a post for regrettable dishes!! Here is a pic before the egg is added!! I will post the final result ,too.

Oish!! The Barhi kind is the typre that goes in the freezer! I hope I have not ruined the jujubes of all of you!! Here is a picture of the barhi-hard yellow dates just out of the freezer. I apologize for any disasters possibly caused!!

Okay. Interesting info on F... and t.... but nowwhat is a sofrito??! I will search egullet for a f.... recipe. I also am not hot on substitute ingredients-totally agree. I will check out the winter squash recipe now! Thanks!!!

Hey!!!! I just LOVED the soy milk mystery!! It was so much fun going through it!! Heh heh heh!!! I loved the clues!! As we say- all the honour is yours!! I was supposed to start tonight, now, but I willdoit in the morning- my glass of wine isto blame!!!

Oh my !! I was planning on possibly using my soy milk, which apparently has sugar and vanilla added!!! Now what is a Spanish tortilla? And the carmelized red onions tart uses only the onions in a tart base? I will take pictures when I am done, like I did for my previous request for ideas. I just love getting these inpirations and over morning coffee-perfect! Thanks!!

I think I will make a frittata! I will do a recipe search! Thanks for the info!

Hmm, that sounds interesting -and served cool! What typically goes in a frittata? Is it Spanish? The hosts are ex Argentinians... Yes, they took some time getting used to vegetarians!!

Hi! Eggs are fine!

okay, it has to be something that can be reheated as I am taking it with to a barbeque an half hours drive away. I guess an omelette would not be good reheated? Dairy because the hosts keep kosher. No meat cause there are vegetarians involved. We are a complicted bunch! What are frittatas?! Soy milk could work, I am anti Rich's -sorry Pam! Ideas are the hard part of cooking. I hate being ordinary. I always go for unusual and surprising, simple is also good. Thanks so for all the input in the meanwhile.

Hi! I need to make 2 non dairy quiche like dishes. Any ideas? I have mushrooms, eggplants, brocoli and onions. But I can pick up something else if need be. Thanks!

Well, how were they? Mine were lovely. I ate them half frozen and some after they thawed. Yum!

My last night's dinner pics are posted in my "sukkot" ideas thread...

Are they the hard yellow ones? If so, we stick the whole bunch in the freezer and the following day you can eat them a few mins after taking them out. They are not nice without doing this. This is exactly the season for them and are served during this holiday season.

Hi! Thanks Kerry! I did check them out, and I will add Mary's to my list!!