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I posted this on 2 other cooking sites so I thought I'd post it here too. A lot of great cooks here so... I celebrate Chinese New Year with a week's worth of Chinese food. I LOVE Chinese food and love making it. I invite my friends and family over and we eat and eat. Even though I'm not...

According to last night's news broadcast, a law is being considered by all of the States that will outlaw all cell phone use while driving. Okay, I'm the first one to advocate that law. There will be a fine for talking on the phone. Text messaging will carry a stiff penalty, and I'm all for...

I want to make tzatziki for my card club tomorrow night. I have some beautiful, fresh mint and have looked through recipes but they all use dill OR mint. Can I use both mint and dill together for this? Does it matter if the yogurt is Greek or not? The recipes all call for Greek yogurt.

I'm going to do a blog on this subject but before I do, I would like to find out how you all feel about buying used clothing from thrift shops. If you do, does it ever occur to you that the person who wore the clothing may have had a some kind of skin problems? This can't be washed out since...

Has anyone every tried this? Panini with Chocolate and Brie. From Giada. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/

I'm about to do a blog about something I discovered a couple of days ago. I'm not the first, by any means, but I wanted to share something with you in time for New Year's Eve. I decided to have mimosas for my Christmas morning family brunch and when I asked my wine guy for a champagne that...

As long as I'm on I may as well give you the news. She was quite an entertainer. It's seems so much sadder when someone dies during the holidays.

I just came across a terrific food related blogsite www.cookingwiththejoneses.com Take a look at the Cheese and Tomato Puffs. I'll be making these Christmas Eve for sure.

On so many recommendations I'm reading "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle." I'm halfway through it and can't put it down. It's one of the best books I've read in a long time. Is anyone else reading this book? If you've read it, did you like it? I can't believe all the publicity this book is...

I've received 3 e-mails this morning that there were responses to my "Sad lesson learned" thread, but when I try to access it a screen tells me I've been denied access. Is anyone else having problems? I notice in Quick Links that the thread has been moved, but where?

Breaking news from CNN - Caylee Anthony's remains postitively identified.

Several days ago there was a thread about the new vertical FoodSaver. I can't find it so I'm starting a new one. I broke my 5 yr. old FS and bought a vertical one from Costco. It works perfectly, seals much faster and is easy to use. However, I'm not getting the tight seal I got with my old...

I had to make a correction in my signature blogsite (I left out a letter) so I made it iin Discuss Cooking. When I clicked on Cooking.com to make the correction there, it was already done. Now is this a stupid question or are DC and C.com the same site?

A good friend of mine just got her first computer for Christmas. She is totally clueless about computers but she knows I am computer savvy and wants me to help her. This will take forever and she'll forget most of what I teach her. Is there a site or book that will explain what the...

My friend, who is an organic/natural foods buff has a blog that I read every day. She posted a recipe for natural, home made maple syrup. Has anyone made thier own maple syrup? I know there are several recipes out there on google but I would like to hear from someone who has actually made their...

Not sure if this is the right place for this but I wanted to share this recipe with you. Our card club met last night and the hostess made a dip/spread that we all couldn't stop eating. It is such simple recipe and great one for the holidays. She served mini bread sticks, crackers and french...

Since I mentioned to several friends that I was thinking of resuming my blog, I have received several requests to send my blog address so I now have it up and running and here it is: www.outofadramaqueensmind.blogspot.com I hope you read and comment. You have to click on "comment" and sign...

I used to have a blog site but gave it up for lack of time. Now I'm thinking about starting it up again. As you all know I have a lot to say and a head full of thoughts and ideas. Do you blog? If so, do you blog every day? Is your blog visible to the public or by invitation only? Will...

I got this in my e-mail this morning and laughed so hard I just had to share it. This is for non Pennsylvanians but could apply to anyone not from the Midwest. THE RULES OF RURAL PENNSYLVANIA ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. PULL YOUR DROOPY PANTS UP. YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT. 2. TURN...

If anyone watched the Oprah show yesterday, you saw her favorite gadget and it is fabulous! It's called the Amazon Kindle. Click on this and see for yourself. Amazon.com: Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device: Kindle Store I want one so bad I can taste it. It's a revolutionary way of...

I received this recipe in my e-mail a couple of days ago and was intrigued. I made it for my card club and they absolutely loved it. These would make great little gifts for people like hairdressers, dog sitters, or anyone on your list. Just get a pretty mug, make the cake and wrap it in fancy...

Dancing with the stars: Never mind. The picture is too big to post and I don't know how in the #$%$#$^&%$ to make it smaller.

This is what happens when pumpkins drink too much. If you can find a way to enlarge this it's even funnier. Try clicking on the picture not the link. image001.jpg (67KB)

Several friends and I were having a discussion a few days ago about the state of the economy and how much we all lost. Money is tight, a couple of people in our group have been cut back on their jobs to a 3 days a week and we are all feeling the pinch. The subject came to Christmas gifts. I...

Fourteen of us are planning a trip to Boston and New York on Wed. October 1. The travel agent has the whole trip planned but we can go off on our own if we want to. On one of the days they've planned a tour of the Salem Witch Dungeon, the Pirate Museum etc. Four of us want to do something...