Posts by smidgen

I am SOOOO sorry. I have been so frantically preparing for my sister in laws visit after my sister's party for my BIL that I have not had time to do much on the computer. Things should slow down but honestly it might be next week. I...

My BIL is FULL Hawaiian (he was the king a few years ago) and he is turning 50 next week. My sister is throwing a luau. She is the best cook. Most of the stuff naturally is not very good for you - what is it with the mayo thing...

I never have been to the festival in Beaver Creek though it isn't technically that far from me. Course now with an eight month old I won't be seeing any mountain towns for a weekend away for a while!! Gourmet dinners are my...

a few weeks just to see how that works out. I appreciate your feedback. smidg

2 c (1 lb) butter 2 c Sugar 1/2 c whole almonds 1 lg package choc chips 1/2 c Walnuts ground in a blender Melt butter over high heat. Add sugar, stirring until it foams up well. Continue over high heat, adding almonds. Continue...

I am not sure what happened but it never became a pretty creamy carmel color - it ended up all greasy and had an oily part and a thick SLUDGE at the bottom. TWICE I made it that way. I might have used a different pan I can't remember...

:bounce: So glad to be here. I have been spending the last 16 months on pregnancy and new mommy boards. I think I have the hang of that now and am ready to hang out and devote more time to my passion. ANYTHING TO DO WITH FOOD!!!! I...