MaryIsobel

I did that. Only once and for everafter I check and double check that there is a bowl under my strainer!

I only use the self check-outs when the regular lines are abysmally long and I only have a few items. I enjoy a quick chat with the many cashiers that I have known for years and want to help them keep their jobs.

I think continuing the Ladies Who Lunch thread would be a great tribute to Anna, although perhaps we should not mention beans!

i too fell down the "organic, free range, heritage turkey and it was the worst turkey ever and about 4x the price of a grocery store bird. Grocery store bird, not injected (ie: not Butterball) dry brined and slow roasted. It's always good. I always used to get a 25 lb or so bird but they have been hard to come by for the last couple of years so I buy the smaller ones and roast two.

That looks very comforting and filling - I have been helping a friend of mine brainstorm a few simple recipes that will help people utilize the common ingredients that are distributed through food pantries/food banks.

Suddenly, my planned dinner seems less appealing. Lovely crisp on them.

You have expressed your heartbreak eloquently. Anna has shown us all that you don't need to be a person of celebrity to be missed by a mulitude of people.

Just flew Westjet economy from Vancouver to Los Cabos and back. Suffice to say that airport Subway was a better choice than anything that Westjet offers🤢

While neither my husband nor I have medical issues that dictate lower sodium, the last few years so many things taste way too salty for me and I love salt! Not sure what is going on with my taste buds but I have also lost my taste for red wine which I used to love. Same thing has happened with coffee. My husband makes me an espresso when I get up in the morning but after that I have no desire for coffee. I used to drink 5 or 6 cups a day. Hopefully I will not lose my taste for white wine or G&T's...

Not Ann but "European weiners" are the only ones that I like too. The are traditionally a spiced pork weiner with a "natutal casing" that snaps when you bite it.

Your dinner looks delicious! The very best part of my retirement has been the lack of the 1 hour commute each way!

I'm the same and I have the scars on my forearms to prove it. It's those damn racks.

The wealth of knowledge on EGullet never fails to amaze me

Thanks so much! The right wording is everything 1

Thank you. This is the closest to what I have been searching for de Buyer MINERAL B Carbon Steel Oval Roasting Pan - Ideal for Roasting Meat, Seafood & Veggies - Naturally Nonstick - Made in France

I have had this pan for at least 35 years. It was teflon way back. I don't use it without foil or parchment anymore. It is just a perfect pan - 14" x 9" with 2" sloped sides. I use it to roast veggies for two or to cook the frozen chicken cordon bleu from a local purveyor that is a go-to fast food for us. Roasting 3 chicken thighs ot two breasts... you get the idea. Anyway, it obviously needs to be replaced. I want stainless or clad. Don't need non-stick, don't want ceramic. I found a calaphon one but it has ridges on the bottom which I don't want. Any magic search words to help me find it? $100.00 or less is what I'm looking for.

Believe me, I'm with you on the Dad jokes (Mom jokes?) I had to refrain from getting cutesy with the title of my post.😉

I'm intrigued by the idea of orange and thyme - thank you or the suggestion.

For some reason, my thyme plants went crazy this year. Looking for something I could do with it other than just drying it. A syrup, compound butter,savory cracker/bisquit/crisp? All are ideas I've had. Extra points if I can give it as Christmas gifts. I know there are a plethora of ideas out there, just curious if there are any tried and true uses.

I can commiserate with you about the outrgeous ahipping charges to Canada - I can get very pouty about it sometimes. I am pretty much wholly metric now but I do convert the price per kilo for meat to pounds in my head Not sure why other than the fact that it is sometimes advertised that way.

Our local Co-Op had prime rib on last week for 7.99/lb. Unheard of price in the last few years. The Co-Op sells really good quality meat and their Prime Rib never disappoints. We bought 2!

I'm making soup today with greaat northern beans, celery, carrot, onion and the ham bone from Thanksgiving. We'll have to compare notes!

When I think of Anna, the word fiesty comes to mind. I admired her curiosity and her humor. She will be missed immeasurably.

Ha - not a one. After perhaps one too many texts to my daughter saying "what do you think about this?" she replied "Mom, why don't you just drop the pineapple idea?" So I did. It was a great meal without the pineapple. The ham was moist and delicious, the roasted Brussels with pancetta and balsamic were devoured and I made my first ever pecan pie along with the obligatory pumpkin. I was surprised that the pecan pie was no where near as cloyingly sweet as I had always imagined it to be. One daughter brought a fresh cranberry/jalapeno salsa that was terrific. She served it over Boursin with crackers. The Bloody Caesar tomatoes were also a big hit, even with my soon-to-be son-in-law who doesn't care for tomatoes. I guess soaking them in vodka helped with that. Also made my standard water chestnuts wrapped in bacon. If I don't make them someone always asks why I didn't.

McVitie or Peak Freans Digestive biscuits. Plain ones go well with sharp cheddar and the dark chocolate covered ones are a treat on their own with tea. I may hav e a secret stash of both....