Posts by PBCook

Best frozen mini croissants ever at TJ's.  They are made by Galaxy, the same company that makes them for Williams-Sonoma.  $3.99  for 8 vs.  $39.95 for 24.  As the article pointed out, many of their products...

One of the best around here (Monterey, CA) is Lula's.  Both milk and dark are outstanding.  They are a local company but are sold at Whole Foods here so maybe they are sold at all Whole Foods.  See's is my all time...

Quote: Originally Posted by HomeMadeCook  BTW KYH, it is true that shrimps may cause high blood pressure? I just heard this from a friend of mine living in the other country. If it is true, better not to eat...

 I had my own list of things I wouldn't eat unless I was starving and maybe not even then but after reading everyone's replies, my list has grown.  I wouldn't eat snake meat, I don't care how it's prepared and seasoned. Monkey...

Quote:Originally Posted by Dianaluv The next time you are out and want just a plain ice tea ask your server for hot tea and a glass of ice.  Mix the two and you will have just plain Ice Tea, if you are extra polite,{without...

Quote:Originally Posted by Schmoozer I don't know why anyone would shop at WS if the desired product was available at Bed Bath & Beyond.  Often BB&B is less expensive and they have a SUPER customer service, all the...

Customer service at W-S can be largely up to the store manager.  I worked at one for about a year just to get the discount and the store where I worked was wonderful, we would take back anything and bend over backwards to make...

 We have a french door Amana that is six years old.  We didn't get the water and ice, just one more thing to break down. My favorite feature on ours is the big shelf at the bottom that will hold a giant party platter.  I...

 I have sent back an undercooked steak that I asked to be prepared medium and it looked as though it had been turned once or twice on the grill for 30 seconds and put on the plate.  It came back well done and I just left it....

 I don't have any Calphalon or Circulon but I have 2 non-stick All Clad and haven't experienced the problem you mentioned. I cook with tomatoes and tomato sauce frequently in both.