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05-12-2013, 07:36 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread My neighbors lawn and selling my home in Other stuff

I said your judgment was harsh. I didn't judge you, I questioned your terms and reasoning. And if your neighbors are great in other respects, it...

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05-12-2013, 06:56 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

Really good, moist and fun carrot-cake mini-muffins (GF, and FODMAP-friendly) with cream cheese drizzle-- everyone liked them. From Kate...

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05-11-2013, 04:54 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

Harney's--- MMM. here's an idea: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2006/04/strawberry_tiramisu

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05-11-2013, 01:32 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread My neighbors lawn and selling my home in Other stuff

Harsh! Sorry, but not mowing your lawn, or having unplanted flowers sitting around, is hardly living like pigs. Sue, I understand what it takes...

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05-11-2013, 01:25 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Need help with cover letter for job in Other stuff

Good luck to you both! As someone that has almost always worked outside of the typical office grind, I can tell you that he may have experience...

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05-11-2013, 01:08 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Snow? Snow?! SNOW?!?! in Other stuff

Thinking warm thoughts for you! It's cold here too, but no snow-- yet.

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05-11-2013, 01:06 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

I am doing a quiche-- I was thinking crustless, but my Mom and other sister wouldn't like it as much. I found some nice carrot mini-muffins, and then...

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05-11-2013, 11:18 AM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

Maybe, Cookieee! Thanks.

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05-11-2013, 11:14 AM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

When I had my FHC, boy did I love the lace mantilla I got to wear. Simple brunch at my sister's house with just Mom and my sisters. I made the...

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05-11-2013, 10:18 AM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

Ha! I haven't worn pants in 22 years. They never fit in both waist and hips, on me. I figure I have to add at least two extra weeks onto any...

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05-10-2013, 09:12 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

Have sent a PM! Thanks!

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05-10-2013, 09:01 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

Thanks, Cookin! I hope so. I'm going into this knowing it will take me longer than they say because of my DM--dermatomyositis-- the lung thing is...

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05-10-2013, 08:53 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Pasta with Gorgonzola and Spinach (Jack Bishop recipe) in Great Food

I make a version of this too, sometimes with cream and/or Dijon-- and I just throw the spinach in the colander before draining the pasta over it--...

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05-10-2013, 03:39 PM

heavy hedonist started a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

Most of it is coming out at the end of the month, probably an abdominal removal:eek:. What aren't they telling me that I'll need to know?

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05-10-2013, 03:34 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Sesame oil substitute? in Great Food

What you need to do is find another flavor that you like and can eat, that works in the dishes where you'd use sesame. I'd suggest subbing with...

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05-10-2013, 02:59 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Gourmet food ideas for fancy pool party? in Great Food

gazpacho shooters? cheesy polenta baked in mini-muffin tins and garnished with pico de gallo?

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05-09-2013, 08:05 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Anyone make Paula Deen's "Cinnamon Surprise Cake"?? in Great Food

Try a cinnamon quick bread mix instead.

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05-09-2013, 04:00 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Teachers? 7 Year old needs help in reading. in Other stuff

Have her eyes checked, and double-checked, before all... my DH was unaware that something was wrong with his sight at 7, so he went along, assuming...

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05-08-2013, 07:28 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread So I'm tracking my spending on groceries, eating out ... since I have no real idea... in Other stuff

I don't believe them either-- I spend almost twice that and I don't buy meat, except for a single pound of lunch meat for DH's lunches that runs from...

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05-08-2013, 06:47 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Need small gift ideas for 50th wedding anniversary in Other stuff

Champagne is always the perfect gift, and it doesn't have to cost a mint to be appreciated:...

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05-06-2013, 12:11 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread My neighbors lawn and selling my home in Other stuff

But calling the town on a neighbor, is so un-neighborly, unless you have at least tried straightforward discussion about the problem first. I'm sure...

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05-03-2013, 01:01 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread tastemakers, is this real? in Other stuff

Behind the scenes, is my favorite hideout!

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05-03-2013, 08:41 AM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Cooking Magazines in Great Food

BA or F&W, any given year. TOH and CL have given me about equal amounts, after that. But when I use do others' recipes, more of them come from my...

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05-03-2013, 08:37 AM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Cooking Magazines in Great Food

This is my problem with F&W-- it has the most creative recipes, I think, and luscious photos, but the unconscious and unapologetically elite tone...

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05-02-2013, 01:54 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Spring 2013 Book Thread: April, May, June in Other stuff

My feelings exactly! I'm finally reading Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth, and it's very solid, well done.

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05-02-2013, 01:47 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread tastemakers, is this real? in Other stuff

if you mean this, https://www.cookinglighttastemakers.com/Portal/default.aspx then yes, it is real. I was invited by CL to join a few years ago, and...

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05-01-2013, 01:36 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Ramps? in Great Food

They're coming around again at least-- I've been seeing them on gourmet sites for few years, and 20 years ago all over my food mags. Now that...

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05-01-2013, 01:33 PM

heavy hedonist replied to a thread Arrested Development Themed Party in Great Food

Greta sites-- chicken with chicken sauce, oh dear.

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