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Kitchen Disasters
I forgot about a pan of Marmalade which was simmering, when I remembered it,it had burnt and stuck to the bottom of the pan, what turned a mishap to disaster was when I got rid of the unburned liquid suger down the toilet ! Which...
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Table Settings – Does this bug anyone else?
but I don’t have to fill out my placesettings with Flintstone jelly jar glasses. None of my guests would be freaked by a fork or napkin out of place, most of them wouldn’t notice.
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eating well to lose weight
fat. Then a much lighter dinner. And nothing – I mean nothing – in the evening except for possibly tea or water. This has helped when I’m stuck.
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Farmers Markets : A massive rip-off?
the price. I also buy fresh eggs, which make the most perfect poached eggs, etc. There is also a vendor that makes a golden raspberry jam the color of a great rose champagne - $7.00 for a smallish jar, but a lovely treat. I agree...
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TJ's vs. supermarkets
left was a half-gallon, so I was stuck with twice as much inferior milk as I needed. Meanwhile, my friend (who set this whole chain of events in motion by demanding hot chocolate), wanted a “goodie” to go with it. The...
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no chowhound friends???
Bakery in Japan make you wanna throw a Big Mac through the window at your local McD’s! Have fun, look around, and if you’re stuck with McD USA, take a crying towel along on your cyber-trip.
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"I made ____ myself!" - the Thrill of Home Cooking Victory
.I never have to buy a “bad” jar wishing for that special kimchee thatI used to crave. I make my own. Italian, Chinese, Indian, you name it I love this site and have learned so much as well as being able to share my...
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Open Fire!
minutes, he told me in no uncertain terms, as in, you’re screwing up my ability to turn this table over for a real customer around 7, and another around 9. I can’t remember if I stuck to my guns or not, but I’ve...
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Top Chef Season 4
out the winner (jfood does not remember who that was). And the big guy who was part of the winning quickfire team got stuck with the last choice on both competitor and dish (let’s not even discuss the silliness of his...
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Wedding RSVP's choosing (or changing) your meal option? [moved from General Chowhounding Topics]
gets me is a tip jar on the bar. As far as changing your mind, I would not contact the bride in advance about this. Food changes are things the last thing a bride would want to hear about, with everything she has to do. It...
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Reviews From Hawaii - Kauai, Poipu & Oahu, North Shore and Honolulu [Long]
be easier on the reader, if they could just view the reviews, that interest them, or might fit into their itinerary. I’ve reflected on my dining experiences, and also on previous articles/reviews of some of these restaurants. One...
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Jfood Can't Bake - Any Other Home Cooks Have This Problem
formative years. And it stuck. I do pies for Thanksgiving, and on other occasions throughout the year when the urge strikes. And they are very good pies, if I do say so myself. But apart from that, desert in our house comes from...
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Tipping: Settle this for me once and for all PLEASE
And how do we feel about tip jars on a counter?
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Chowing with the Hounds Picnic Recipe Requests and Discussion
The real torture was when after an hour and a half of smelling fried chicken I got stuck behind a mob of hungry hounds and watched the chicken quickly disappear. Luckily I rudely jammed my hand between the crowd risking injury...
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What else is better in Canada?
isn’t better? The lack of south american food at most grocery stores (ie, goya foods), and no half-way decent jarred or fresh salsa except at restaurants! General lack of selection at grocery stores, actually...
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