Posts by thatchairlady

When 9/11 happened, a photo license was not REQUIRED in NJ. I went to DMV and made like I lost mine to have some kiinda picture ID. When it was about to expire, got lazy and renewed online... to non-pic ID. Four years ago HAD to get...

Over 24 hours with no power is now an inconvenience compared to what people at the shore have and will endure.  Thinking those lucky enough to have a shore/rental place can totally write off this coming summer??   Had...

That was one of my Grandmother's parts of the turkey... along with neck and wings.  As kids, we just thought turkey BUTT was funny/gross!   Remember the last night of a college class.  Everybody was bring goodies to...

I'm in middle of NJ (N to S) but fairly close to the PA border near Philly.  Lost power for over 24 hours (Monday night to Tuesday night).  Luckily didn't get NEARLY the amount of rain that was predicted, so no water in...

Heard this on talk station I listen to.  CAUTION is a must, but filling up the largest pots you have with water (like that canning or crab pot) and bringing to boil can radiate a LOT of heat... again CAUTION...

I went to college in the Pocono Mountains of PA back in... 1492!?!  WAY before microwave or mini-fridge became the norm in a dorm room.  Had a "kitchen" in basement with stove, fridge, sink and a few very basic utensils and...

Not crazy about thighs, but just bought a package of drumstick on my way home.  Gonna dust with seriously seasoned flour... maybe a little corn meal mixed in for crunch.  Have a big Calphalon non-stick "griddle".  This...

No serious knowledge of names/brands... need SHARP!?!  Chef to paring... if sharp, or easily sharpened... that's what I want.  Have a decent, long serrated knife that's good for carving and slicing things like bread. 

Using the neck for stock!?!  First thought was my grandmother ALWAYS used the turkey neck for stock at Thanksgiving.  Trying to picture the size of the pot that would accomodate an ostrich neck

HMM... gonna have to go check my knives to see if they have ONE or TWO little men on them??  I'm NOT and expert on knives at all, but thinking you could get fairly nice one(s) for $40... especially if ya go to place like Home...