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Universal Kitchen Truths

Yup....along with the recipe disapearing, never to be seen again; be it on paper, or bookmarked, saved for "offline reading". Just gone.

1 day ago
liza219 in General Topics

Universal Kitchen Truths

Yup.....I always get worried when mine hits the wasabi, when having sushi. He snaps it in his paw and licks it. I always panic, as he scurries away to eat it.....only to see him back at the table, ready for another swipe. Half my dinners involve me running to my laptop to look up what foods may be toxic....keeps my dinners eventful!

1 day ago
liza219 in General Topics

Should I be worried about Aluminum bakeware?

Thank you....never mind the title or the abstract....did you see how small the study was!

Jun 16, 2013
liza219 in Cookware

Should I be worried about Aluminum bakeware?

Nevermind the abstract...., look at the actual data. It doesn't stand on its own.

Jun 16, 2013
liza219 in Cookware

Universal Kitchen Truths

I have one cat with a soft spot for Turkey Hill Root Beer ice cream. What can I say....he also likes avocado...hide the guacamole!

Jun 14, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Universal Kitchen Truths

Cream cheese.

Jun 13, 2013
liza219 in General Topics
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Universal Kitchen Truths

Cats, too. They also seem to get "stuck" between the fridge and fridge door, when trying to close it. Of course, they don't do this on purpose.

Jun 13, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Best Pudding in Westchester/Rockland/Putnam (Have pudding, will travel!)

Costco sells a killer banana pudding. Nilla wafers and all.

Jun 13, 2013
liza219 in New York State (exc. NYC)

Pretzel Buns

At many Costco's. Bakery/bread section. In a bag.

Jun 09, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Can't believe it has come to this

I'm willing to bet you that it's water-added, and loaded with sodium. Add a little flavor, and there ya go a "100 calorie" meal.

Jun 09, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Costco Hot Dog Combo switching to Pepsi

I find this strange, as well. Being Costco is the type of place where you don't have many choices between brands, (whatever they can get for the best price), I find it strange that people would be shocked by the switch. Coke wouldn't negotiate better prices, so they went for Pepsi. It's Coke's loss; I'm sure they'll have to start reconsidering their prices or their market.

Jun 08, 2013
liza219 in Chains

Neri's bakery? [Port Chester]

This is the first time I heard about Neri's. I looked them up online. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to get, if in the 'hood? My husband works close by, and is in charge of keeping my sweet tooth satisfied.

Jun 06, 2013
liza219 in New York State (exc. NYC)

Westchester Burger Company Coming to W. Nyack

Same here, in White Plains. The prices are ok, but the burgers aren't ground-breaking. I've a number of them, and was happier with the apps. Good fried calamari though!

Jun 06, 2013
liza219 in New York State (exc. NYC)

Devein the lower ("belly") part of the shrimp

I do remove both, though neither is necessary. I just like how it looks, especially in large shrimp, where I want to show them of. But, I also take tweezers to my corn to get the hairs out! To each, their own.

Jun 06, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Gran Padano Boasting- an Oxymoron?

.....and it does' t hurt my wallet as bad (for now, at least!).

May 18, 2013
liza219 in Cheese

Costco Food Finds - 2nd Quarter 2013

Yum....chocolate tapioca pudding....I hope they have it in N.Y.

May 18, 2013
liza219 in Chains

Gran Padano Boasting- an Oxymoron?

I've enjoyed this cheese for many years before this new craze hit. I prefer it, as well. I feel parm can be a little too bold in some dishes, so GP is great for flavor without overtaking a dish. IMO, of course.

May 18, 2013
liza219 in Cheese

The maligned iceberg lettuce

Love it....crispy and cooling. The vein isn't tough or very hard, like some other leaves. I am also grateful for it-being it was the first type of lettuce introduced to me as a kid. If it wasn't for iceberg, I may have never been inclined to try other greens-or veggies! Thank you, iceberg!

May 17, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

The Single Most Overrated Dish

+1

May 16, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

The Single Most Overrated Dish

BBQ.....any type. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken. I just don't get it. The smoke ring, the wood chips, special smokers...none of it's flavors is has impressed me....ever.

May 14, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

The Single Most Overrated Dish

Yes! My husband, a trained baker, as well as myself (not formally trained, but not bad in the kitchen) don't get it! Give me chocolate cake, or even plain yellow cake, instead!

May 14, 2013
liza219 in General Topics
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Expensive foods that are now cheap?

-I believe goat cheese and milk are much are not just more affordable, but available.
-brie cheese-though I believe quality may be compromised

May 10, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

I'm outing myself!

Awesome,....I'm saying that all weekend!

May 10, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

I'm outing myself!

I agree with a good amount of what you said. Hey, we're here for the food, right? What ever it is!

May 09, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

How do you "enhance" your take out/fast food to your liking?

1. Hot sauce or Srircha
2. Horseradish sauce
3. Toasted sesame oil
4. Any kind of garlic, depending om the dish. (garlic powder, paste, flakes, jarred minced).

May 08, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Why is Trader Joe's Sushi so off-putting?

I think the rice isn't prepared properly. It seems like there no vinegar, sugar, salt, at all. I also think where they keep it is too cold. And then, as ipsedixit said, its supermarket sushi.

Apr 26, 2013
liza219 in Chains

A 5 THINGS LIST: 5 inexpensive things your mom/family cook Could Not have had on hand when you were growng up that you Always do

1. Soy Sauce
2. Diet Coke
3. Horseradish
4. Potato flakes
5.Sriracha

Apr 14, 2013
liza219 in General Topics

Your disappointing purchases from Costco

You can ask them to cut a few for yourself. I believe they offer it. I'll ask my hubs, knower of all things Costco.

Apr 13, 2013
liza219 in Chains

Costco Food Finds - 2nd Quarter 2013

Do u remember how much? Just so I can be even more jealous. I'd love it if they had it in N.Y.

Apr 13, 2013
liza219 in Chains

Costco coming to upstate NY

Just heard from DH that Costco is coming to the upstate area. One I believe in the Syracuse area and I think another, more Northeast. I remember wishing there would be on in Albany. Sometimes BJ's doesn't cut it.

Apr 10, 2013
liza219 in New York State (exc. NYC)