Shel_B

Corn stock .... hmmm, I'll have to look into that. Tks! Shel

Yes, that's a good idea, one that I'd forgotten. Shel

Well, that's a nice idea, but there's no composting here, no lawn mower either. Shel

The corn is as high as an elephant's eye ... and there will be plent of it in the coming weeks. Any ideas about what to do with the leftover cobs? Shel

I transfer any unused peppers and sauce into a jar and keep them around for quite a while with no problem. ← It's always been my understanding that it's best to store the contents of partially used canned goods, whatever they may be, in a clean glass container with a tight fitting lid. Shel

I really don't need a lecture ... and I didn't ask for low carb/no sugar, just to set the record straight Shel

I've made my own tahini by lightly pan toasting some sesame seeds and then puréeing in the blender or food processor. The texture has been a little "rougher" than prepared tahini, but the price was SUBSTANTIALLY lower and, I liked the additional texture, especially in hummus. I was wondering if anyone else has made their own tahini and what tips or techniques they can offer. Kind regards, Shel

Thanks! I'll see if it can be found locally. Looks like a nice solution to my quest . Shel

I saw a show in which Paula Deen made fried butter ... so http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/re...6_34925,00.html

Here's a unique presentation suggestion: serve a fish filet over (jasmine rice) using, of all things, a flowerpot. Platefish on the terra-cotta saucer, flip the pot over and cover the fish/rice with it, and plug the drain hole with a bundle of fresh herbs, cook for appropriate time/temp in the oven. Shel

http://www.torontopics.com/co/rachel2.jpg Shel

Why? Regardless of what anyone may think of her, it seems to be in her own best interest to have returned and getb another shot at something she seems to want very much. Shel

Thanks! Shel

Olive Tapenade is always nice to have around, as is hummus, muhammara, and the like.

Maybe this is heresy, but this evening I got an idea for making an "en papillote" dish without using the traditional parchment or aluminum foil pouches. For a quick and easy preparation, just for myself, why not put the ingredients into a small, oven proof pyrex dish and cover the top with foil or a tight fitting lid, and then cooking as normal. How do you think the results might be? Also, I seem to recall some oven proof bags in which food could be cooked. Are there really such bags or is my memory playing tricks on me? Anyway, could such bags work? Shel (just thinking out loud)

Does anyone know who won the "battle" last night? Is there a way to get the recipes seen on the show? Whar about a way to find a list of contestants and winners? Thanks, Shel

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_cc/ep...7_46386,00.html Shel

Hi Gang, I'd like to make some Mahi Mahi using this technique, which I've never done before. Any suggestions for ingredients and the way the way they should be placed around the fish for best, most flavorful results? I'm looking more for subtle flavors rather than something too powerful. Also, is there a preference for a foil or parchment pouch? Thanks! Shel

Why not make stock? Shel

Store the ice cream in small containers that hold one or two servings. Put a piece of parchment or wax paper, or better yet, plastic wrap, directly on the top of the ice cream, use a secure, tight fitting cover for the container, and don't remove the container from the freezer until you're ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Don't store the container in the freezer door, rather, try to find space in the back or coldest part of the freezer. HTH, Shel

There's a guy I know who: Reuses ice cubes. He buys bagged ice, uses a few cubes for his soda pop, rinses the leftover cubes and puts them back in the bag which is kept unsealed in the freezer; Washes his hair in the kitchen sink, sometimes when others in the kitchen are cooking or preparing food; Keeps the trash can quite some distance from the food prep area; Thinks nothing of dumping bathroom and other household trash into the kitchen trash can, again while others are preparing or cooking food; Leaves little containers of half-eaten food in the fridge without covering them and the fridge sometimes smells bad; Instead of using paper or cloth towels to clean up spills or wipe down the counter, he uses toilet paper "because it's cheaper," and will often reuse little pieces of TP for further cleaning, leaving the used paper on the counter, albeit in an out-of-the-way spot. Shel

Well, I checked Breyers and Dreyer's this afternoon, and ended up purchasing a container of Dreyer's vanilla bean, mostly because it was on sale. I also liked the idea it is made with Splenda which, I understand, tastes better than aspartame, although I've not tried an aspartame sweetened ice cream yet. My main reason for wanting the ice cream (such as it is <LOL>) is to make a root beer float. I tried the Dreyer's straight, and it wasn't very good. Had a strange taste to it. Perhaps when it's added to the root beer the two will work together and become more acceptable. I'm gonna try some A&W sugar free root beer on the recco of a few friends. FWIW, I sometimes like my berries with a light coating of plain yogurt as a breakfast treat or perhaps as a mid-day snack. Thanks, Kind regards, Shel

There's no Blue Bunny ice cream available in my area. The closest possibilty is about 50 miles from my house. Thanks for your suggestion, Kind regards, Shel

Yes, Breyers is here. I've tried their sugarf ree ice cream and found it - at least in the flavor(s) I tried - to be only so-so. I didn't see any full-fat sugar free versions from Bryers, but I'll look again. The ice cream companies are frequently coming up with new products. BTW, I remember Breyers from when I was a kid. In those days it was an east coast ice cream, and pretty well regarded IIRC. Now, like Ben & Jerry's, it's just another one of British-based Unilever's products, and the quality has fallen somewhat even over the past couple of years. Still, I'm not looking for artisan quality - just want to find a half way decent sugar free ice cream. Thanks for jumping in ... I'll be checking the freezer compartment at a local store that carries Breyers and Dreyer's later today or tomorrow. Kind regards, Shel

Hi, Since I mostly cook for one or two, I've looked around for healthy and interesting recipes that fit that need. Here's a site that might be helpful: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collecti...wo_recipes.html Kind Regards, Shel