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Molasses...
when you empty the jar after all this good suggestions, fill it with cold milk, shake well, and enjoy !
Granola - can molasses be substituted for honey?
The granola I make uses molasses for sweetening. About 1/3 C for 4 C oats, also has a couple tablespoons br sugar & butter along with some water
Maria y Ricardo's New Corn Tortillas
I'm always able to get M y R at woburn wf. They had corn in the past but I haven't noticed these new corn ones yet
Rounding on restaurant bills
Tonight after dining at a regional family owned chain we received the incorrect change for our payment. we were missing the actual change . We showed the waitress, she said it was correct, we showed the math and she said "Oh, you want the coins ? We don't bother with that.". She reached in
to her pocket and put whatever there was onto the table and left. We took what was ours. I have never heard of rounding the bill. I first thought the management would make a good bit extra, then thought they may even out over time. Regardless, the patron who is shortchanged loses out. It may be only cents, but hey - its mine ! I sent a note to the owners for an explaination, haven;t heard yet. Is this common in places ?
cognac from the 50's/60's
They've been stored undisturbed, away from light in a dry basement that has a fairly constant temperature. The seals are intact. I'll give it a try and report back.
Concord Grapes
Has anyone seen a good price on Concords ? I saw some at market basket in BUrlington , small box butthey didn;t look like much - didn't notice price. But it made me want to make jelly. thanks
cognac from the 50's/60's
Cleaning out my farther's estate we came upon a number of unopened bottles of liquor that had been purchased on one of the trips my parents took to Bermuda in the late 50's and 60's. I passed on the whiskey and bourbon and missed on the brandy. However, I do have a bottle of Remy Martin and a bottle of Courvoisier. Would these have aged well during that time ? Or does the aging matter only before the bottling ? I assume they are still good drinking. I don't know about cognac. What's a good way to enjoy it ? thank you
Don't Americans have shrimp cocktails with creamy sauce?
I had found it ages ago and forgot about it until your suggestion. Now when I see it, I remember the problem - its nothing like my father made ! He had the name but not the same ingredients. I'll try the online one - it may be good. Thanks.
Don't Americans have shrimp cocktails with creamy sauce?
Growing up my father would sometimes make a shrimp cocktail with a creamy sauce that he called Lamarze sauce. He said it came from a famous hotel recipe but I was never able to find ant name of the sort. What ever it was , it was very good.
ISO currants (red or black)
I pick at Monadnock Berries in Troy NH each year. Currants are usually ready after july 7th. Beautiful place to pick with view of mt monadnock. I love currants !
http://monadnockberries.com/
No Milk for your Cereal?
I buy a pourable yogurt - Organic Valley - for my cold cereal.
June 2011 Farmers' Markets, CSAs, Farm Stands Etc.
excellent - all i needed was more patience !!
June 2011 Farmers' Markets, CSAs, Farm Stands Etc.
Went to Davis sq last week and was disappointed. I realize its early in the season and not to expect much but there was so little. I expect in a couple weeks it will pick up and be as goos as last year.
I read Woburn will be having a market at the old Spence Farm lot on Sundays 9-1.
What are you eating RIGHT NOW?
nibbling on taza chocolate, dried cranberries and walnuts, with sweet orange and ginger tea.
Deciphering local Chinese delivery
Growing up, subgum was always diced veggies most often with almonds in it. I have not seen it on menus for years. Back in the day it was our standard order out in central ma !
Sour Oranges - Seville Oranges ?
Are sour and seville oranges the same? I was thinking of making marmalade with sevilles but couldn't find any. I did however, find sour oranges. Interchangable ?
Do you know of any websites or blogs that focus on pickling? Or at least have great info about the process?
second that - also her companion site on pickling-
tigressinapickle
Pimento Cheese - what kind of peppers
What kind of peppers are used in making pimento cheese ? Are they regular jarred roasted peppers or pickled of some kind ?
Storebought Chai Brand favorites?
Upton Tea Co sells a decaf Chai Tea with red pepper - very good. Their regular Chai is good too but no heat
Apple pie with cheese? Really?
Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze - my fathers wisdom too !
European Goodies Deli
Went to this Polish deli on 49th N St Petersburg. Bought some fresh Kielbasa. It was mildly spiced but I did enjoy it. They have a lot of different sausages - all with Polish names ! Some lunches are served (Polish again !) and pierogies - english here - i want to try the plum. Has anyone tried their offerings ? Suggestions for ordering ? Thanks.
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European Goodies
4701 49th St N Ste B, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
Freezing Mac and Cheese
'not creamy' and 'grainy and unpleasant' are not hte same to me I guess. I think the suggestions to freeze uncooked and use a higher ratio of sauce to pasta may be my answer.
Freezing Mac and Cheese
In case I'm making it (and much else) for xmas eve and need to do it ahead of time. In other cases it just makes life easier to have some prepped foods for the family. And no - the cheese is not grainy and unpleasant - thank you - when reheated.
Freezing Mac and Cheese
When I make mac and cheese I always bake two and freeze one. When reheated, its never as creamy as I'd like - good but not creamy. Should I freeze it unbaked instead ? or maybe make it extra creamy before baking ?
Middlesex Turnpike: Market mecca
The circular I received was for the new store - opening sunday - it was for two weeks and had the specials you mentioned
Poll: How do you make chicken soup?
I make the stock first. Freeze it and can make soup easily when I want. I can make a quick soup with leftovers or a more involved soup with fresh chicken cooked in the broth. Having the broth allows me to make a variety of soup flavors.
Smorgasbord - recipes and ideas
My grandmother and her sisters always had lutkfisk ! with their christmas smorgasbord. By the time my mother wa doing the major prep that was gone. Generally there would be numerous forms of smoked fish and herrings, jellied pork and veal, meatballs, ham, baked macaroni and cheese, scalloped potatos, scalloped oysters, hardtack, cheeses, salmon, pickles, more fish and did I mention herring ? spritz cookies and gingersnaps, cardomon bread. Today - all that fish and herring are gone - we've kept the salmon. Always I do the meatballs, jellied pork and veal, spritz and ginger cookies. You should do the jellied pork and veal. Its really good.
Goose Basics
I cooked a goose once and it was wonderful. I remember princking the skin to let the fat drain as it cooked. It was stuffed with fruit, onions and herbs. No stuffing in the goose to eat as it would be too fatty.
Precooked Thanksgiving Dinner
We've been getting our christmas precooked from Roche Bros Supermarket in Burlington for the past three years. It is sure to be less expensive than Wilsons and many others. It's not fancy, but the turkey was very tasty and tender. Sides were good - not gourmet - but good. If you can afford more go for it. If not, this has been a good choice for me.
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Roche Bros Supermarket
34 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA
