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Re:

cookiemoo — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:05:08 -0000

THANK YOU! We don't eat fig newtons anymore because of the GMO ingredients. I have been looking for this recipe for some time now.

Re: South Edison, Montauk

cookiemoo — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:31:16 -0000

Thanks, Joanne
We're going there Friday night - perfect timing!

Re: beaches of normandy

cookiemoo — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:56:11 -0000

This is definitely on my bucket list as my father-in-law was injured on Normandy Beach on D-Day and received a Purple Heart.

Re: 23 years and counting

cookiemoo — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:47:47 -0000

Haha, my husband (of 37 years) and I have always used the same divorce/murder saying! A very, very Happy and Healthy Anniversary to you and Fred.

Re: killer butterscotch pudding

cookiemoo — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:56:24 -0000

MUST make this for hubby!

Re: mandel bread

cookiemoo — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:02:42 -0000

I haven't made mandel bread in a long time. My Grandfather made amazing mandel bread and when I was 8, he taught me to make it. Grandpa added walnuts to his - delish. He also taught me to make cornbread and rice pudding. Thanks for bringing back this fond memory.

Re: Mix My Granola

cookiemoo — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:18:15 -0000

Back in July, Melissa Clark wrote about an organic granola she tasted at a neighborhood gourmet shop. It was made by Early Bird Foods and she was hooked. I have ordered it online and while it is expensive, it is off the charts delicious! They make it with olive oil and salt! The sweet/salt ratio is perfect. She came up with a recipe to recreate it and we have made it many times - it's excellent, and healthy! Here is a link to the recipe:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009...

Re: more chicken?

cookiemoo — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:21:14 -0000

We love chicken paillard. The best I've had was at L'escale in Greenwich, CT. Don't love their food other than this an an amazing herb omelet. They pound it to 1/8" and dip it in parmesan cheese before briefly sauteing quickly on each side. I juice and seed the tomatoes before chopping at this time of the year. Seems to bring out more tomato flavor. Looks great!

Re: Osso Bucco

cookiemoo — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:15:29 -0000

Stupid me! I didn't read the last sentence where you said it was polenta, lol. Anyway, I made your Osso Bucco and it was terrific! I had some veal demi glace in the house so I added a couple of tablespoons to the dish. This is a keeper, thanks.

Re: Osso Bucco

cookiemoo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:17:58 -0000

My mouth is watering! They look delish! Did you make the risotto too? I've been trying to nail down my timing making risotto. I'm a pretty accomplished cook, but it's a challenge for me.

Re: The Palm

cookiemoo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:14:19 -0000

I enjoy going to the Palm in East Hampton. You have to be in the mood for classic steak house food. It's fun because it is old school. Best dishes:
Salads: The Gigi, Monday Night Salad
Entrees: NY Strip, Rib Eye, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon
Sides: Hashed browns, cottage fries, fried onions
Desserts: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake
The cakes are delivered frozen. Maybe the turn-over is not too quick out of season. I have actually ordered these cakes from the same bakery as the Palm and they were delicious.

Re: quick shrimp dish

cookiemoo — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:45:31 -0000

While I like Food and Wine a lot, I adore Saveur. I find their recipes very authentic. I love how the magazine supports the web site and vice versa. They have a link to many food blogs as well.

Re: Saveur 100

cookiemoo — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:21:13 -0000

Haven't checked my issue of Saveur yet, but I've been using Pernigotti Cocoa Powder for 8 years, having bought it at Williams-Sonoma. However, they don't seem to be carrying it anymore. They are currently selling their own brand of cocoa powder. I see that chefshop.com directly or through Amazon is carrying it in 2lb. bags. I used to buy it in cans in smaller quantities, and buy 6 at a time! I adore it.

Re: Shanghai Style Ribs

cookiemoo — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:12:39 -0000

OMG! My mouth is watering. It's 2:15 am and I gotta have these ribs!!!

Re: good-bye to 2009

cookiemoo — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:23:14 -0000

A very happy, healthy New Year to you and your family. I am so happy to see 2009 end and my lucky "10" arrive! Unfortunately, the flush you refer to also took many good people with it too.

Re: Have A Little Faith, Mitch Albom

cookiemoo — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:33:31 -0000

Just got finished sending it to my kindle :)

Re: Have A Little Faith, Mitch Albom

cookiemoo — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:16:06 -0000

Thanks for the review, Joanne. Somehow I missed knowing about this book. I read his other two and loved them.

When I was 11, my father died. I wondered how God could be so mean and cruel. Years later I read Rabbi Harold Kushner's book "When bad things happen to good people". I came to the same conclusion as Kushner - God cries WITH us when we are hurt. Wow, what a revelation! God is good. God is not the God of anger and retribution. It started me questioning my religion (Jewish). And through a lot of reading I have come to adopt a more new-age philosophy. Religion exists to bring people to a more spiritual place. That is the reason for all religions. Everyone has a different path to get to that place. At this time, my Jewishness remains in the form of traditions - holidays, food, and I light Sabbath candles to connect to and have a dialog with God, not because I am mandated to. Sorry for the rambling. You touched a cord.

Re: who are the role models?

cookiemoo — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:51:46 -0000

...bowing.

Re: who are the role models?

cookiemoo — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:46:39 -0000

We should be the role models for our own children. It all begins at home.

Re: The annual holiday card

cookiemoo — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:07:44 -0000

And a Very Happy Holiday to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your feelings, observations, recipes and reviews. I look forward to all your experiences in 2010.
Fondly,
Cathy

Re: Gift

cookiemoo — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:22:32 -0000

Way cool!

Re: Happy Hanukkah

cookiemoo — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:52:57 -0000

I find idaho (russet) potatoes to have a higher starch content. It creates a nice creamy inside while crispy on the outside ratio.

Re: National Brownie Day?

cookiemoo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:34:00 -0000

I love brownies. However, I fall in the minority of people that like cake-like brownies. I have the ad hoc cookbook but haven't made the brownies yet. Are they fudgy or cake-like? or somewhere in between?

Re: Brighton Beach Road Trip

cookiemoo — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:57:36 -0000

I have to get my tush out of Westchester and go to Brighton Beach! It looks like a wonderful place to explore. Thanks Joanne

Re: Ralph Waldo Emerson

cookiemoo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:26:15 -0000

I also printed it out. Words to live by. Thanks Joanne.