CookingLight.com Community http://community.cookinglight.com/ Join the Cooking Light community to talk about food, fitness, and the latest news. Go to our Supper Club Hub to learn more about starting a club. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:19:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://community.cookinglight.com/images/misc/rss.jpg CookingLight.com Community http://community.cookinglight.com/ Can I freeze gravy? http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131130&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:44 GMT With 80% chance of rain tomorrow I plan to hole up in the house and cook and cook and cook. I'd like to get a jump start on Turkey day and make the gravy tomorrow. I've never made it this far in advance. Is gravy something that freezes well? ]]> Great Food ramson http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131130 ideas for garnishing truffles http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131129&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:41 GMT I am making these chocolate raspberry truffles from King Arthur Flour:



I could not find any decent fresh raspberries, and I think that they would look a little "bare" without some sort of garnish (they are for a gift), so does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks! ]]> Great Food VictoriaL http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131129 Appetizer help http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131128&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:23:04 GMT I just got word that I need to bring an appetizer for a day-before-Thanksgiving gathering when I go to my hometown. Problem: I will be driving 3 hours to the location (after my flight) and I will only have about an hour to fix something after I fly into town (including shopping).... I just got word that I need to bring an appetizer for a day-before-Thanksgiving gathering when I go to my hometown.
Problem: I will be driving 3 hours to the location (after my flight) and I will only have about an hour to fix something after I fly into town (including shopping).
Suggestions?:confused: ]]> Great Food oct2189 http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131128 Indian Pudding http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131127&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:29 GMT I'd like to find a recipe for Native American, Indian Pudding. You might have guessed, I want to tie it in with the "1st Thanksgiving". Anyone have any ideas?:confused:
TIA
Jean ]]> Great Food cjm http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131127 <![CDATA[How long does CL's Marbled Banana Bread keep?]]> http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131126&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:44 GMT CL's Marbled Banana Bread is one of my all time favorite recipes. I was thinking of making it and taking as a treat when visiting a friend.

Now, typically its gone in a day so I've never had to even think of leftovers, but wanted to check for this case.

So if I make it, freeze it (easier for my schedule), grab out of the freezer right before I leave on a Monday, and refrigerate when I get there. How long would it be good for? Till Wednesday?

I probably should try my hand at biscotti since that keeps so well, but this is a definite T&T.

Thanks, ]]> Great Food applecrisp http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131126 Thinking of selling some gold jewelry (old-fashioned design), where to start? http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131125&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:03 GMT I was thinking of selling a few pieces of jewelry -- they are gold and I would consider them old-fashioned (or at least certainly not contemporary in design). Some of the items must be at least 30 years old (from family members etc). I just don't care for the design of the pieces.

I wasn't sure how to go about it. I certainly don't want to be ripped off and get taken advantage of (have no clue of a fair price). I woud rather just keep them than to get ripped off.

Any suggestions? The one thing I do know is that I'm not going the infomercial/2 am tv commercial approach and give them to the cash for gold rip off companies. For full disclosure, I did sell stuff to one of those scammy companies, but that was the one broken post earring, a cheapo broken bracelet that I wore in high school --- nothing of value, beyond super light in weight, so didn't really care what I got)

Antique store? Jewelry store? ....

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks, ]]> Other stuff applecrisp http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131125 Pairing Food with Wine http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131124&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:26 GMT Does anyone else like to try and pair there meals with wine? Enjoy Bordeaux (http://www.enjoybordeaux.com/) has a great tool that will help you pair the perfect wine with your meal. One of the nice things about the tool is it often times suggests wines under $25 which is nice for those of us that... Does anyone else like to try and pair there meals with wine? Enjoy Bordeaux has a great tool that will help you pair the perfect wine with your meal. One of the nice things about the tool is it often times suggests wines under $25 which is nice for those of us that are on a budget. ]]> Great Food coffeeisamust http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131124 Photo gurus - a pic and a question http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131123&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:01 GMT I have been taking lots of pics and I have a question about the photo below:



It looks "grainy" any thoughts why?

thanks :) ]]> Other stuff kwormann http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131123 How to tell someone to stop asking you to host? http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131122&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT Oh boy, this is going to get long.:p My annual tea is next weekend. I cross streams at this party so several smaller friend groups are included - though all are part of the larger social group so everyone does know everyone else. Well I initially thought about not inviting one group because they... Oh boy, this is going to get long.:p

My annual tea is next weekend. I cross streams at this party so several smaller friend groups are included - though all are part of the larger social group so everyone does know everyone else. Well I initially thought about not inviting one group because they didn't like it last year...

Backstory....I moved it from my house to a restaurant because oh let's see, I had just moved, I was going through infertility crap, I wasn't up for 3 days of prep and 2 of cleaning, and it was getting really fricking expensive to host. I totally subsidized the cost but made it clear that the main item was dutch treat (about $30 a person) and everyone seemed ok with that as everyone loves having an afternoon tea each year. This group of 5 complained afterwards about the food/service/EVERYTHING (and please, it was the Four Seasons and it was fabulous) and said they'd rather give me money. Yeah, like the $25 the one gave me towards hosting the $1200 baby shower that started it all? Um...no.

...I eventually decided that I DO like these women and invited them figuring it was up to them to go or not. It is at a different place this year (Ritz Carlton) and I'm not subsidizing - so no private room and no unlimited free-to-them champagne - but same basic cost ($30 pp but you have to buy your own bubbly if you want it). They all said they were coming on the evite - and they all responded promptly.

Well last week one of that group backed out because she was sick (she truly was, this is not an excuse) - well within 3 days the rest of them had changed their responses to not coming. I can't help but think that they all started talking and it was along the lines of...well if you aren't coming then I don't want to go....

So now today I get an email from the "leader" of this group saying:

Quote:
I believe there is a bid for you to host again and for everyone to just pay you.


Are you freaking kidding me????

What part of, "I'm not hosting at home right now' isn't clear? Additionally, this person is the one who bothered me a few times this year with asking/demanding that I invite people she wanted to a couple of my parties at my house.

I'm so trying to stay friends with this person. I like her. I do. We've known each other forever. She's my son's Godmother. But she drives me bats**t crazy sometimes. And a bid for me to host? Seriously?

What I want to say is that as we're officially unemployed and down to maid service every other week it is quite an undertaking to host things right now. So as soon as some of you will come over one day to clean, one day to shop, two days of kitchen prep and one day of clean up we're good to go. Oh, wait, the cost. Yeah...based on previous teas at home as soon as everyone from your group ponies up about $100 I'm up for it. So write me the check, schedule the help and let's go.

At this point, the next time I do host at home I totally don't want to even invite these women!

Is there a way to respond to this nicely and still get my point accross? Because right now I can't see it. ]]> Other stuff ChristyMarie http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131122 <![CDATA[Need An Ice Breaker 'Get Acquainted' Game]]> http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131121&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:35 GMT I'm hosting a cookie swap next weekend that's going to include groups of ladies who won't all know each other: Work friends, church friends, neighbors and a former cookie swap hostess is also inviting a few of her friends who've attended our swaps in the past (3 of us have hosted this event over the past few years). I'm thinking I'd like to do a little ice breaker, get acquainted game but I stink at thinking up creative stuff like this! I googled 'get acquainted' games and didn't find anything that I thought fit the bill. Has anybody entertained a varied group of people and done something like this that was well-received? There's a possibility of 25-30 people so it could be a little crowded to be moving around very much (in my googling I found one musical chairs type game that everyone would probably kill me for doing if I was crazy enough to try).

TIA! ]]> Other stuff HejazSunKat http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131121 Virtual Running Buddies - 11/20 http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131120&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:48 GMT OUtside for a 3 miler this AM. The weather site says it is 48 degrees, but I don't believe it...felt like mid-50's. Sunny and beautiful! Chatted about running a bit with a neighbor. He is about my age and is gearing up for a half. Said he only started running a few years ago, and he has done 3 of them...really got me thinking about it. The half's around here are very hilly, but he said there are some not too far away that are pretty level. Hmmm....

I am working TG, so the family is going to have to do the Turkey Trot without me, but they ARE planning to go. YEA! I love it when traditions can stand on their own (without my presence required).

Vicci, did you finally finish getting your train station cleaned out? What are you up to for TG?

Susan, I have heard of Girls on the Run, but unfortunately we found out about it too late for DD to participate (she was too old at the ripe old age of 15!). I think it would have been a great way to introduce her to running, but even though she claims not to like it much, she does enjoy the 5Ks we do as a family. Nice job on your time of 20 sec off your PR! :)

Tkay, enjoy having your kiddos home for the week! DS is arriving this evening, so I have been doing a little extra cooking to get ready. I told my sister I would send two pumpkin pies for TG, one for DS, and one for everyone else! :p
Hope you are feeling better!

Les, sounds like you are in the home stretch. That must be exciting! Nice that you are still able to work in some runs/rides with all of your other commitments.

Still have a few things on my to do list for today, so better get started. Have a great weekend all! ]]> Healthy Living Kathy B http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131120 Getting Enough Water http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131119&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:06 GMT How do you guys make sure to get enough water throughout the day? Lately I've been feeling sick and know I need to be drinking more.

Does anyone use Crystal Light? I've started using them, but can't decide on a flavor - so far I like the Pink Lemonade the best. What's your favorite? ]]> Healthy Living SousChef http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131119 1 1/2 pounds of chocolate in this frosting! http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131118&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:47 GMT I was eyeing December BA's Peppermint Meringue cake with chocolate buttercream and the frosting calls for 1 1/2# of bittersweet chocolate. thats mind boggling to me, but I am still considering making it for a dinner party.

My ? is cocoa has caffiene in it right? I dont want send guests into an insomniac night. So I am wondering since you get 10-12 slices, how much that wouild equate to.

Laurie ]]> Great Food Laurielee http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131118 lemon cake http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131117&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:04 GMT Does anyone have or remember a lemon cake recipe that came out back in 2003-2005 in the Lighten Up section. I remembe it had lemon zest, a couple of teaspoons of frozen lemonade mix added, etc. Thanks Does anyone have or remember a lemon cake recipe that came out back in 2003-2005 in the Lighten Up section. I remembe it had lemon zest, a couple of teaspoons of frozen lemonade mix added, etc.

Thanks ]]> Great Food elpena19 http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131117 How do you save recipes? http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131116&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:46 GMT You all have amazing recipes. How do you save them? or is there some easy way to find them again other than the search feature? So far I am copying and pasting into a word document or printing them right away because I want to try them all. Next question how do you keep your weight down? You all have amazing recipes. How do you save them? or is there some easy way to find them again other than the search feature? So far I am copying and pasting into a word document or printing them right away because I want to try them all. Next question how do you keep your weight down? ]]> Great Food Gloria Bonde http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=131116