Has anybody caught on to the White Castle “crave” phenom? How do you get all the “craveology” cups? I have “Cravies” — the fry-bearded ram. (0 replies, last updated by James Robb June 11, 2000)

Sweet potatoes are dramatically on sale for Thanksgiving—-in Chicago this week, two supermarket chains are offering nice ones @ 18 cents and 28 cents lb (usually about $1 lb). You can freeze them for future use VERY easily.... (0 replies, last updated by Querencia November 22, 2009)

I know adding any water to melted chocolate will make it seize but i was just wondering if anyone knows if adding egg yolks will cause it to seize as well? i am trying to make chocolate mousse and the recipe says to add egg yolks... (1 reply, last updated by buttertart June 25, 2009)

This bakery and cafe on Mass. Ave. in Arlington had had “For Rent” signs in the windows for awhile even as it remained opened, but now there are orange "Seized" signs in the windows. Haven’t seen anything like... (9 replies, last updated by typhoonfish July 21, 2009)

I was just listening to NJN news and they said Olga’s Diner down at the 72/70 circle has been seized due to $37,000 in owed backtaxes. I never did get to try the place out for myself... (6 replies, last updated by johnandlisa July 30, 2008)

i found a homemade all natural thin mint recipe off chowhound a while ago and saved the recipe for the future. i decided to make them today. i as i made the chocolate coating it seized... i’m not sure why?! i melted the... (6 replies, last updated by hrhboo December 22, 2006)

crumbly. They won’t melt, I even tried to stick that in a double boiler thinking I can fix it. I didn’t. So I went to plan b. I figure the microwave might be too powerful so I’ll just use the double boiler. It... (4 replies, last updated by curiousbaker March 23, 2004)

the piece reproduced below appeared today in the USF Oracle. I liked my original title, "Seize the day— and the devil crabs" but my editor changed it. whether you’ve been to either place or not, you should if you can.... (7 replies, last updated by Alicia May 16, 2005)

i caught this article on drudge this morning. see the link below. my question is—is it a widespread practice to ‘serve’ endangered animals in other countries? anyone ever see this happening in restaurants... (1 reply, last updated by susanj January 20, 2003)

According to the blog post below, Charles Southern Style Kitchen in Harlem (my favorite fried chicken) has been siezed by NY state for non payment of taxes. http://uptownflavor.com/2008/10/24/seized-charles-southern-style-kitchen/ (2 replies, last updated by PAULSCOHEN November 11, 2008)

Hi — I know that small amounts of liquid can cause chocolate to seize, and I know how to rescue it once it’s happened. But I’m trying to figure out how to bring together melted chocolate and milk without it... (9 replies, last updated by jazzy77 March 27, 2008)

I just went by the Cushing Square branch of the New Asia restaurant mini-chain, and noticed some dayglo "Seized" notices on the doors. Maybe this is old news, but it was new to me. Anyone know if the entire chain is kaput? I... (3 replies, last updated by PinchOfSalt April 19, 2008)

I’m planning on making Heidi Swanson’s thin mints again and last time I added some peppermint extract (from TJ’s) my chocolate seized on me but I did put it in the microwave. Is it possible to add peppermint... (4 replies, last updated by babette feasts December 7, 2007)

My beloved Kitchen-Aid mixer is broken...I think I gear seized up. Has anyone had a good experience with a repair person in the Greater Los Angeles area. People are counting on me for dessert! thanks (0 replies, last updated by lolabelow November 19, 2008)

please help! each time i try to make caramel it seized up before it is ready. i live at 6200 ft. above sea level and wonder if anyone has any experience with this issue? thanks! lauren (0 replies, last updated by cheflauren November 8, 2008)