Posts by Jayme

Only exception is papaya. It *ALWAYS* tastes like vomit to me. I have a friend from the Rio Grande valley who brought me some papaya that she just raved about, "super sweet!" quoth she. Yep, tasted like sugar mixed with vomit....

Siduri- If we could watch the onions fly and get to sample the results....I think we'd all volunteer to do your dishes!! I need to make it to Italy someday, I have a customer that has promised me a ride down the Grand Canal- I guess I...

LOL!!! I'm craking up and I didn't even drink last nite. (Ok sparkling cider with the kids). But I'm a people watcher, so I love to watch those folks on their way to the 4 or 5 star when I do go out!! LOL Happy New Year everyone!...

Geez I forgot to post mine...British Christmas Cranberry and apple salad Roast turkey w/ sausage, cranberry and chestnut stuffing roasted potatoes w/ gravy sauteed brussel sprouts w/ shallots and mushrooms roasted acorn squash and...

Hey rocket- welcome to the clan! So Stephanie- how did your Christmas turn out??

Everyone has already hit on it...but I would vote for the photos also..... Ever noticed that people try the recipes in the cookbooks that have photos with them first?.... it would be nice see pics of what is being described!

Ok everyone inspired me to give the ole brussel sprout a try again- and..... I have to admit, I love them! Fresh- I blanched them, then sauteed with olive oil, butter and mushrooms- they were wonderful! Even served them with Christmas...

Stranger- Everyone seems to have given some great ideas... The only things I would add to the shopping list is bread crumbs and tomato and/or spaghetti sauce.... I am a recipe cook- I can read through recipe books or magazines...

4) Is it wrong to show Charlotte's Web right before dinner? Thanks in advance! We are very excited about our first pig.[/quote] Chris- So how did porky turn out? And I would have definately shown Charlotte's Web- maybe even...

Blue- Sympathies on your knives- you know that old cliche' about locking up the good silverware before the guests leave?? guess you have to lock up your knives. I nearly had the same problem- as my father things he's being helpful...