Exactly what I was thinking.

Yes it was clear glass. The label on the front did not state anything but " peppercorn medley grinder" it was not obvious that it was anything but a mix of various peppercorns.

In the glass jar, with the built in grinder.

Recently bought McCormick peppercorn medley. This is the one in the glass jar with the built in grinder. Used it the other night and wasn't very happy with the flavor and decided to just use my regular grinder which was full of straight black peppercorns. Today I just happened to look at the ingredient list on the McCormick bottle. In order, it read:
Black peppercorns
Coriander
White peppercorns
Allspice
Green peppercorns
What the heck is going on? When the bottle reads PEPPERCORN MEDLEY I expect it to be a medley/mix of peppercorns only. No wonder i was not happy with the taste. Glad i noticed it before i ruined a dish. What do you think?

At my favoRite thrift store recently, 3 all clad non stick pans 8.5 inch, 10.5 inch and a 12.5 inch. All in excellent condition. Plus an all clad pasta ladle/fork thing, total for all $46.50.

Was recently in Santa Barbara and loved almost all the food I had there. Being from the new jersey I was amazed at the variety of really fresh vetables, fruits and the fantastic seafood, especially oysters.

Usually I will make one main protein dish and 1 vegetable side. If I serve rice/ potato and a main dish I will also have one vegetable. If I make pasta with meat sauce I serve a salad as the vegetable. If I serve soup as the main dish I might serve a salad as the vegetable, or sometimes nothing else but some bread. I guess to sum it up, mostly one vegetable side. I also pay attention to colors on the plate, I do not like monochrome dinners. And only consider serving bread if dinner main is soup, salad, pasta, stew, or chili.

The mushrooms pictured are not maitake. Maitake look much different and have a lot more of an earthy flavor. storing in paper bags in the refrigerator is a good method for either.

Does the author want this book to be a quality cookbook that still is in print and being purchased 5 years from now, or is this just a trendy book? I hope if someone is going through the trouble of writing it, they would want it to have some staying power. To me the use of "deploy" sounds ridiculous now, imagine how it will sound in 5 years. I think common English, not trendy English is a much more sensible route to take.

It sounds as though you have done a good job of being frugal but
I am still looking for the information on " spending too much for groceries" the only thing you mention is to "stop buying takeout food and coffee"

Thanks you guys are great!

first time making pasta dough. Used the food processor, texture seems good. Anyway, I plan on using this tomorrow to make ravioli. After it came out of the processor I kneaded it by hand for 2-3 minutes per the recipe directions. I then wrapped it well and put it immediately into the refrigerator . Should I have let it rest outside the frig. For a half a hour or so before I put it in there for the night..? I am really asking , does something happen to the dough by resting it at room temp. That will not happen at refrigerator temperature?

I buy pasta sauce and doctor it a lot. Mayo, mustard, ketchup,pickles,baked things like cookies and bread( for some reason I have zero desire to bake) some salad dressings, canned tuna, chicken broth most of the time. Ice cream.

Thanks for the info on that class. Looks interesting and informative. I signed up! When I have time I will browse the other offerings, ...always ready to learn something new.

I have had good luck in the past by using fixya.com. If you do not see your exact problem you can post your question and someone will answer. Used it for problems with my washing machine and was able to do the repair myself.

Yes, he is. Part lab, part staff terrier.

Tonight was fresh roasted red beets w/butter . Beet greens with garlic and olive oil and seared sea scallops

Which wegmans? I am in nj and would love some.

CHILI
March is still cold in the northeast US.

The limoncelllo is finally drinkable after 2 months. I ended up using the zest of 30 micro planed lemons, 2 liters of 150 proof vodka. Diluted it with 10 cups of water and 7 cups of sugar. Sweet but not over the top. Intense lemon flavor. Still a little harsh when not ice cold, but getting smoother every time I taste it. (added the syrup mixture about 2 weeks ago)
Thanks to all for the good suggestions and trouble shooting advice.

Tonight is a simple meal of burgers with blue cheese and sauted crimini mushrooms. Served on a round roll with a romaine salad and homemade citrus dressing.

I always follow the epicurious recipe for deviled fried chicken. It has never disappointed. Very flavorful with an excellent crispy crust.

Ihop - haven't been in a couple years. Last time I was there they screwed up breakfast more that I thought possible. Never again.

The chicken and dumplings have a strong possibility of being dinner tonight.

I used the pork andI made a cubano sandwich I used a portugese roll and added plenty of spicy mustard. It was very good. Thanks for the help!

Roast pork it is. Thanks all, that was fun.

I will need to stop the voting in 25 minutes. 6:45 pm eastern time. In case of a tie I will flip the burger to decide.

I guess I could, I do have the burgers!

They are homemade by a Guatemalan lady. I have both chicken and pork. I buy 10-20 of them at a time when I can.

Sounds good, I did not think of that. Have plenty of cheeses but no Swiss. But still will eat what gets the most votes.