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  1. Recipe roundup! View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 19, 12:44 PM
    1. Here's a pretty simple one that we just love..................m - Andi on Apr 19, 6:47 PM
    2. Easy-peasy - Tracey on Apr 20, 4:22 PM
      1. Tracey, I read your mini taco idea to Neil, and - Lisa C. on Apr 26, 11:10 PM
        1. They sound yummy to me, too!..........m - Kellycs on Apr 27, 12:27 PM
          1. You know what's good with those scoops chips? - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 10:45 PM
            1. Sounds yummy! Didn't you bring this Lisa V's? *nt - Kellycs on Apr 27, 10:58 PM
              1. Come to think of it, I bet I did! - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 11:00 PM
    3. I try to be somewhat organized...some weeks are better than others! - aldr on Apr 21, 10:20 PM
    4. Mediterranean Spaghetti... m - Phyllis on May 11, 11:23 PM
      1. Sounds good! - Lisa C. on May 15, 9:39 PM
     
  2. Looks like I am famous today... View Thread - Lisa C. on May 8, 9:03 AM
    1. Those sound really good, Lisa... m - Phyllis on May 9, 8:00 AM
      1. This is off topic...(m) - Heather S on May 10, 11:27 AM
        1. Hi Heather! How the heck are you? - Phyllis on May 11, 10:56 PM
      2. Thanks for the link. That does look good (and easy!). - Lisa C. on May 11, 10:08 AM
        1. They are very tasty, and cook really quickly... m - Phyllis on May 11, 11:04 PM
     
  3. Anybody know how to clean a baking stone? View Thread - Lisa C. on Oct 23, 6:44 PM
    1. Do you have a scrapper? That helps...................m - Andi on Oct 25, 8:44 AM
      1. I do have a scraper, but... - Lisa C. on Oct 25, 9:10 PM
    2. Try going to a Pampered Chef website - Monica on Oct 25, 8:52 PM
      1. That's a good idea... - Lisa C. on Oct 25, 9:13 PM
    3. Re: Anybody know how to clean a baking stone? - AlisonM on Feb 8, 3:34 PM
      1. If the high temperature will burn off the oil, then that - Lisa C. on Feb 10, 4:00 PM
    4. Let the oven do the work - Tina on Mar 21, 3:14 PM
      1. I can't remember the last time I had the oven clean itself... - Lisa C. on Mar 21, 7:25 PM
      2. Guess what I did the other day. - Lisa C. on Apr 17, 2:29 PM
     
  4. Super Suppers - I went last week........m View Thread - kellycs on Jan 30, 9:05 PM
    1. Oh, I'm more tempted by the minute! - Lisa C. on Feb 4, 7:08 PM
    2. I have been tempted to try one of these places... - andrea on Mar 21, 1:56 PM
      1. Try it! - Tina on Mar 21, 3:04 PM
     
  5. If you're an Iced Coffee fan... View Thread - Lisa C. on Mar 21, 8:49 AM
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  6. Favorite warm beverages, anyone? View Thread - Lisa C. on Dec 28, 8:37 PM
    1. I drink hot tea *m - Susan on Jan 1, 9:43 AM
      1. Irish and English Breakfast are my favorite teas, too. - Lisa C. on Jan 1, 11:55 AM
    2. Since giving up coffee, I like Teeccino... m - Phyllis on Jan 2, 4:04 PM
      1. Well, Phyllis, I'm not going to lie to you... - Lisa C. on Jan 4, 4:42 PM
        1. Mmm, the Tazo Zen sounds good... m - Phyllis on Jan 6, 3:13 PM
          1. I didn't realize that (about the acidity). - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 9:59 AM
    3. I love flavored creamers!!!....m - Kellycs on Jan 6, 10:25 AM
      1. To each his own... m - Phyllis on Jan 6, 3:17 PM
      2. I loved the Peppermint Mocha ones, too. - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 10:35 AM
    4. I have a favorite coffee blend I have made up - - aldr on Jan 6, 2:04 PM
      1. Mmmm, that sounds good. - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 10:37 AM
        1. i do sometimes have alcohol in it, but this blend is just amaretto flavored! - aldr on Jan 8, 6:23 PM
          1. LOL! I was thinking of it as an evening drink... - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 7:29 PM
    5. Remember Russian tea?... m - Phyllis on Jan 6, 3:23 PM
      1. yes, i used to love that too!!! nt - aldr on Jan 6, 7:06 PM
      2. Oh my gosh, was that actually good? - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 10:38 AM
        1. It was better hot than cold, for sure! nt - Phyllis on Jan 9, 7:45 AM
    6. Aztec mochas, at the moment...m - Lee on Jan 6, 9:16 PM
      1. How interesting! - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 10:41 AM
        1. Try Trader Joe's...m - Lee on Jan 8, 3:43 PM
          1. I think a trip to Trader Joe's is in order. - Lisa C. on Jan 8, 7:32 PM
    7. Anyone drink Yerba Mate? - Phyllis on Jan 9, 7:59 AM
      1. no,but that sounds awful!!!! nt - aldr on Jan 9, 5:35 PM
     
  7. Anyone ever tried... View Thread - Tina on Oct 31, 8:12 PM
    1. I have thought about it... - Lisa C. on Nov 1, 10:12 AM
    2. Forgot to say... - Lisa C. on Nov 1, 10:14 AM
    3. We have "Supper Thyme" - Monica on Nov 2, 6:54 PM
     
  8. I have GOT to try these brownies! View Thread - Lisa C. on Oct 20, 4:28 PM
    1. well..did you try them? - aldr on Oct 20, 6:33 PM
      1. Not yet - I haven't been food shopping yet. - Lisa C. on Oct 20, 11:18 PM
      2. And the verdict is... - Lisa C. on Oct 25, 9:20 PM
        1. oh bummer.... - aldr on Oct 26, 12:21 PM
     
  9. Interesting trail mix recipe View Thread - Lisa C. on Aug 22, 8:46 AM
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  10. Snack suggestions? View Thread - Lisa C. on Jul 29, 1:46 PM
    1. Make your own trail mix (m) - Shawnlawmom on Aug 1, 2:58 PM
      1. We do this too. Call it Monkey Mix or Dog Chow - Tracey on Aug 2, 10:31 AM
      2. Great idea! - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:25 AM
    2. Popcorn is one of my favorites - Tracey on Aug 2, 10:35 AM
      1. That reminds me, I like kettle corn - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:26 AM
    3. choc covered potato chips <m> - Doreen on Aug 5, 11:35 AM
      1. "Some" form of protein? - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:23 AM
    4. How about Sun Chips? *m - susan on Aug 9, 3:53 PM
      1. I haven't bought those in a while - I should put them on my shopping list. - Lisa C. on Aug 13, 9:55 PM
        1. Tastefully Simple has the best caramel sauce *m - susan on Aug 15, 12:47 PM
     
  11. Zucchini recipes? *m View Thread - susan on Jul 29, 11:12 AM
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  12. I can't even begin to describe how un-motivated I am to think about my View Thread - Lisa C. on Jul 19, 10:01 PM
    1. I just went to ShopRite today <m> - Doreen on Jul 19, 10:50 PM
      1. Aidan won't touch chicken. or any other meat. - Lisa C. on Jul 20, 3:11 PM
     
  13. Spinach and Olive Pie - see new post View Thread - Fannie Farmer (Mrs.) on Jul 19, 11:52 AM
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  14. Check it out M&M lovers! View Thread - Lisa C. on Jun 27, 10:44 PM
    1. Neat idea. I thikn the only flavor there I"d liek is orange. mroe - Andi on Jun 28, 8:58 AM
      1. Yeah, I've done that twice... - Lisa C. on Jun 28, 11:44 AM
        1. I may get some for a baby shower i"m doing in Sept...................m - Andi on Jun 28, 3:26 PM
     
  15. Braised Balsamic Chicken *m View Thread - susan on Jun 24, 6:55 PM
    1. Ooh, that looks good. - Lisa C. on Jun 27, 10:25 PM
     
  16. Banana Peanut Butter Mini Muffins View Thread - Lisa C. on May 13, 12:57 PM
    1. Sounds yummy! (m) - Monica on May 13, 5:07 PM
      1. I think so... - Lisa C. on May 13, 10:48 PM
    2. I made these today *m - susan on Jun 12, 4:36 PM
      1. Yeah, I froze some and they're somewhat dry... - Lisa C. on Jun 20, 12:34 PM
        1. Applesauce would probably help *m - susan on Jun 24, 6:54 PM
     
  17. Back from the grocery store. I spent $154 this week. Ugh. View Thread - Lisa C. on Jun 22, 1:34 PM
    1. That's about where I'd be <m> - Doreen on Jun 22, 7:57 PM
    2. That's not so bad! - Monica on Jun 22, 9:49 PM
     
  18. Grocery bill - holy cow! View Thread - Lisa C. on Jun 15, 11:19 AM
    1. Woah! That is alot! I don't relaly know how much I spend on groceries.........m - Andi on Jun 15, 5:15 PM
      1. Yeah, I counted shampoo, cleaning supplies, all that stuff. - Lisa C. on Jun 16, 10:08 AM
        1. Convience cleaning supplies are a must!! more - Andi on Jun 16, 11:33 AM
    2. I typically spend $100/major trip (once a week) - Tracey on Jun 15, 5:30 PM
      1. Oh, yeah! Some weeks my cart is filled 75% with liquids! - Lisa C. on Jun 16, 10:05 AM
    3. Lisa, Lisa, Lisa! - Monica on Jun 15, 10:45 PM
      1. Thanks, Monica, that might be really helpful! - Lisa C. on Jun 16, 9:57 AM
        1. Regional pricing.... - Monica on Jun 16, 10:05 AM
          1. That's a big difference. - Lisa C. on Jun 16, 10:10 AM
    4. I'd be happy if I spent $600 a month...m - Lee on Jun 16, 1:26 PM
      1. That's one way of looking at it... - Lisa C. on Jun 20, 12:32 PM
     
  19. I may have to start taking regular trips to Trader Joe's... View Thread - Lisa C. on Jun 5, 4:55 PM
    1. Have to admit to being a Trader Joe'saholic - Annie on Jun 6, 6:32 AM
      1. Oh, I know... it's so hard to resist! - Lisa C. on Jun 8, 3:21 PM
    2. Soo many yummy things there! - Doreen on Jun 7, 8:40 PM
      1. Have you tried the chocolate covered banana chips? - Lisa C. on Jun 8, 3:25 PM
     
  20. Does anyone have a recipe for French Onion Soup that they like? *m View Thread - susan on Jun 4, 2:28 PM
    1. This is one from.... - Annie on Jun 4, 4:38 PM
    2. I like this one from the French Culinary Institute...m - Lee on Jun 4, 10:14 PM
     
  21. Annie, I tried your oriental pasta salad last week.... View Thread - Lisa C. on May 31, 3:08 PM
    1. Glad to hear you liked it - Annie on Jun 3, 6:31 PM
     
  22. We're grilling tonight! (m) View Thread - Tori on May 22, 7:01 PM
    1. yum! ever had a London Broil on teh grill? It's got to be marinated right, though.....m - Andi on May 23, 11:10 AM
      1. Ooo that DOES sound good! (m) - Tori on May 23, 12:16 PM
      2. For my London broil - Annie on May 23, 6:03 PM
        1. I never would've though ketchup. hmmm. nt - Andi on May 23, 8:39 PM
     
  23. So, you've been invited to a potluck party - what are you bringing? View Thread - Lisa C. on May 19, 11:02 PM
    1. Here are some things I would bring *m - susan on May 20, 9:52 AM
      1. That Strawberry Pretzel Salad sounds intriguing... - Lisa C. on May 20, 3:14 PM
    2. I will be bringing some dessert *m - Marielle on May 20, 12:07 PM
      1. I know this is going to sound silly, but... - Lisa C. on May 20, 3:16 PM
        1. it's not silly, i love making it as it is so simple but you can adapt it easily as well *m - Marielle on May 20, 3:20 PM
          1. That's great. I could see Eamonn loving that... - Lisa C. on May 20, 3:34 PM
    3. Here's another easy pasta salad, Lisa! (m) - Tori on May 21, 11:52 AM
      1. I'm not a tomato fan *or* an olive fan... - Lisa C. on May 21, 12:55 PM
        1. Another easy pasta salad - oriental - Annie on May 21, 8:13 PM
          1. That sounds yumptious, Annie. - Tracey on May 22, 11:54 AM
          2. Now that is my kind of salad! Yummmmmm. - Lisa C. on May 22, 3:41 PM
     
  24. Thai Peanut Noodles with chicken *m View Thread - susan on May 20, 9:54 AM
    1. Ooooh, yummy! - Lisa C. on May 20, 3:09 PM
     
  25. I just got creative with a cake mix - I hope it works out... View Thread - Lisa C. on May 19, 1:33 PM
    1. That should work...m - Lee on May 19, 4:38 PM
      1. It was ok, but not great. - Lisa C. on May 19, 9:49 PM
     
  26. It's that time of year again! Grape Cucumber Salsa View Thread - Lisa C. on May 19, 8:57 AM
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  27. Anyone have a good Minestrone soup recipe? *m View Thread - susan on May 12, 10:03 AM
    1. Can't take credit for this one, but its great! (m) - Shawnlawmom on May 12, 10:37 AM
      1. Thanks, Shawn, I'll try it! nt - susan on May 12, 1:42 PM
     
  28. Moroccan Chicken View Thread - Lisa C. on May 10, 3:00 PM
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  29. Pre-supper snacking View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 17, 7:25 PM
    1. I think it's a great idea *m - angeladee on Apr 17, 7:58 PM
      1. Definitely. But I do need some advice... - Lisa C. on Apr 17, 10:07 PM
        1. Apple slices last quite a while...m - Lee on Apr 17, 11:00 PM
          1. A week? Really? Cool! - Lisa C. on Apr 18, 11:53 AM
          2. Yeah, I was going to suggest lemon juice, too *m - angeladee on Apr 18, 1:19 PM
            1. I actually don't mind if he ruins his appetite for dinner... - Lisa C. on Apr 18, 1:42 PM
          3. way late here..but i have been cheating and buying the already sliced apples.. - andrea on Apr 25, 11:13 PM
            1. I didn't know you could get them like that. - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 9:55 PM
            2. I keep luna bars in our earthquake bin...m - Lee on May 7, 10:21 PM
              1. Good thing you were on top of the expiration dates... - Lisa C. on May 8, 9:23 AM
    2. Some veggies do well immersed in H2O - Annie on Apr 18, 5:13 PM
      1. Good idea! - Lisa C. on Apr 19, 10:44 AM
    3. And the verdict is... - Lisa C. on Apr 20, 4:36 PM
      1. that sounds good..how is it going? still snacking healthy?? - andrea on Apr 25, 11:14 PM
        1. Sort of... - Lisa C. on Apr 25, 11:31 PM
          1. glad you've found something that works! m - Lee on Apr 26, 11:02 AM
            1. Hmmm... I don't think I could sell Aidan on that one, but - Lisa C. on Apr 26, 11:43 AM
     
  30. Kitchen tip - expiration dates View Thread - Lisa C. on May 3, 7:50 PM
    1. LOL. I can relate...*m - Lisa V on May 3, 8:25 PM
      1. Oh, great! - Lisa C. on May 3, 8:30 PM
    2. Don't feel bad! - Monica on May 4, 7:25 AM
    3. Expiration dates - courtesy of the U of Kansas - Annie on May 7, 7:33 PM
      1. Wow - cool! I'll be printing that list out and keeping it in the kitchen. - Lisa C. on May 7, 7:57 PM
     
  31. I totall forgot about this! View Thread - Lisa C. on May 7, 4:26 PM
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  32. Did a little impromptu baking... fans of my pumpkin bread recipe, come inside! View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 30, 9:02 PM
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  33. I'm a day behind on making my weekly menu. View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 10:55 AM
    1. Weekly menu?!?!?! I wish I was even half that organized! (m) - Shawnlawmom on Apr 27, 4:38 PM
      1. I just started doing it a few months ago... - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 9:50 PM
    2. My tried and true *m - angeladee on Apr 28, 1:23 PM
    3. Here's another - angeladee on Apr 28, 1:26 PM
    4. Another? Why not - angeladee on Apr 28, 1:30 PM
      1. Gee, do you have a thing for creamy soups? LOL! - Lisa C. on Apr 28, 2:08 PM
    5. A simple one - without cream of x soup - Annie on Apr 28, 7:51 PM
      1. Thanks, looks good. - Lisa C. on Apr 28, 8:24 PM
     
  34. Ham Pasta Salad View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 21, 2:34 PM
    1. Thanks Lisa...m - Lee on Apr 26, 11:10 AM
     
  35. Easter recipes, anybody? View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 14, 3:42 PM
    1. Bread would be very nice...m - Lee on Apr 15, 10:31 AM
      1. I don't have any Easter traditions to speak of - Lisa C. on Apr 15, 12:24 PM
     
  36. Penny, a question about your African Stew View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 12, 10:30 AM
    1. Yeah, to taste, but I usually go heavier on the veggies than the chicken (m) - Penny on Apr 12, 1:30 PM
      1. Ok, thanks. We're not big veggie fans here, so... - Lisa C. on Apr 12, 2:38 PM
      2. I made this tonight... - Lisa Clarke on Apr 14, 7:42 PM
     
  37. What would go well with Sausage/Peppers/Onions, what kind of salad, any favs? *m View Thread - Marielle on Apr 10, 8:03 AM
    1. I think I'd go with a pasta salad of some kind. - Lisa C. on Apr 10, 10:02 AM
    2. Spinach Strawberry Balsamic Salad - Annie on Apr 11, 5:01 PM
      1. I'm not a big SPinach or Strawberry fan, but... - Lisa Clarke on Apr 12, 10:17 AM
     
  38. We've been having 60-70-degree weather this week... View Thread - Lisa Clarke on Apr 11, 10:58 PM
    1. Absolutely - angeladee on Apr 11, 11:20 PM
      1. I'm with your DH - I'd eat burgers all the time, if I could... - Lisa Clarke on Apr 12, 10:16 AM
    2. The weather definitely helps in what we have for dinner *m - Marielle on Apr 12, 6:42 AM
      1. I wish our BBQ worked... I love grilled food! nt. - Lisa Clarke on Apr 12, 10:17 AM
     
  39. My proposed menu for the week View Thread - Lisa Clarke on Apr 12, 10:15 AM
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  40. So I googled "mongolian bbq" last night... View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 10:37 AM
    1. We're headed to Big Wok today...;) nt - Penny on Apr 9, 3:56 PM
      1. Mmm, enjoy! I still have it on my list... - Lisa C. on Apr 9, 5:11 PM
     
  41. What's for supper tonight? View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 5, 11:40 AM
    1. You'll have to ask the chef at Koh-i-Noor Indo-Pakistani Restaurant(M) - Penny on Apr 5, 6:40 PM
      1. Oooh, that sounds intriguing... - Lisa C. on Apr 5, 7:42 PM
        1. Came home with haleem and baigan bharta (m) - Penny on Apr 5, 10:09 PM
          1. OH, naan! I'd live on naan if given the opportunity... - Lisa C. on Apr 5, 10:44 PM
    2. Am cooking it now...m - Lee on Apr 7, 10:58 AM
      1. You put me to shame. - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 11:05 AM
        1. I doubt that-it's all very easy...m - Lee on Apr 7, 11:56 AM
          1. I will! - Lisa Clarke on Apr 7, 3:48 PM
            1. Cool! Where did you end up going? nt - Lee on Apr 9, 4:16 PM
              1. Begum Palace - Indian. It was delicious! nt. - Lisa C. on Apr 9, 5:07 PM
    3. Tonight.... - Monica on Apr 9, 4:52 PM
      1. Mmm, sounds good! Tonight we're having spaghetti and - Lisa C. on Apr 9, 5:09 PM
     
  42. This is for you, Neil, and any other Peep addicts... View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 5, 6:32 PM
    1. no no no - Neil Clarke on Apr 5, 6:45 PM
    2. I saw a segment on this once...m - Lee on Apr 7, 11:00 AM
    3. I saw in the Target ad today... - Monica on Apr 9, 4:55 PM
      1. That sounds neat... Neil would like that. - Lisa C. on Apr 9, 5:06 PM
     
  43. Ok, now that the egg crisis has been averted, how about some recipes? View Thread - Lisa Clarke on Apr 4, 10:38 PM
    1. I have a good tikka masala recipe...m - Lee on Apr 7, 12:08 PM
      1. Sure! That's usually what I order when I go to an Indian restaurant. - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 3:50 PM
        1. Alrighty then... m - Lee on Apr 7, 6:01 PM
          1. Yeah, um, forgot one thing...m - Lee on Apr 7, 8:22 PM
          2. Ok, you're right... - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 8:39 PM
            1. It's good "meditative" cooking ;)...m - Lee on Apr 9, 4:15 PM
    2. Very simple, but good - Annie on Apr 8, 8:49 PM
      1. Wow, simple is right! - Lisa C. on Apr 8, 9:40 PM
     
  44. Help! How do I hard-boil an egg?? View Thread - Lisa Clarke on Apr 4, 10:00 PM
    1. We just had to do this too...m - Penny on Apr 4, 10:22 PM
      1. GMTA! I was just coming to post that exact link... - Lisa Clarke on Apr 4, 10:27 PM
    2. Another trick - Kathy on Apr 8, 9:29 PM
      1. I'll have to keep that in mind... - Lisa C. on Apr 8, 9:39 PM
     
     
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