I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
house.
I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
>I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?



This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
Thanksgiving is still two days away.

Walnuts taste nothing like almonds. I wouldn't begin to interchange the
two. Maybe you'd better make a batch of brownies instead

Jill

On Nov 24, 11:10*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> >I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> > house.
> > I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> > How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?
>
> This is Tuesday. *Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>
> Walnuts taste nothing like almonds. *I wouldn't begin to interchange the
> two. *Maybe you'd better make a batch of brownies instead
>
> Jill

The market was crowded last Sat and also on Mon when I had to go for
other reasons. I think ppl are buying frozen turks and have to let em
thaw.

I'll think about the brownies.....

Kalmia wrote:
> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?

Yes, the markets are all a zoo now. I'd go for the walnuts or leave 'em
out altogether. But then again I just sent my husband to the commissary
to fight the crowds....I better think of anything I might need quickly
so he can get it all while there. Yesterday's shopping trip was a zoo at
Kroger he said.

jmcquown wrote:
>
> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> > house.
> > I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> > How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?
>
> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>
> Walnuts taste nothing like almonds. I wouldn't begin to interchange the
> two. Maybe you'd better make a batch of brownies instead

It's been moved up. It's tomorrow.

"Goomba" > wrote in message
...
> Kalmia wrote:
>> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
>> house.
>> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
>> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?
>
> Yes, the markets are all a zoo now. I'd go for the walnuts or leave 'em
> out altogether. But then again I just sent my husband to the commissary to
> fight the crowds....I better think of anything I might need quickly so he
> can get it all while there. Yesterday's shopping trip was a zoo at Kroger
> he said.

Just got back from the Wayne Farmer's Market. While it was crowded it wasn't
horrible. Much like shopping there on a Saturday instead of a Tuesday lunch
crowd.

Got some beautiful butternut squash, some chanterelle mushrooms and an
interesting green 'Romanesco' cauliflower with spiky florets. Anyone ever
see anything like that before?

Jon

On Nov 24, 6:59*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?

I think they'd be fine- toast them a little before adding to your
dough...

On Nov 24, 9:59*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?

Update- I took the Nes-walnut plunge. They came out fine. Maybe no
almond-y flavor, but what the heck - I think they'll be decent enough
to take to my out of town hostess. Now I can use some of that clear
wrap I bought last year, thinking it was silver gift wrap, and some
old gold ribbon. (Giftwrap packrat.)

By the way, if anyone knows a better way of rolling those biscotti
logs and then transferring them to the baking sheet, let me know. I
swore a LOT. I think I lost the equivalent of a couple of biscotti on
the counter, dough handler, etc.

In article
>,
Kalmia > wrote:

> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?

They'll be like my Ground Raisin Cookies with not a raisin to be found
in them. Sure. Walnuts are good with chocolate, too.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
10-30-2009

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:
> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
> Thanksgiving is still two days away.

So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
go to the store tomorrow?
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
10-30-2009

On Nov 24, 11:04*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Nov 24, 9:59*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> > house.
> > *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> > How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?
>
> Update- I took the Nes-walnut plunge. *They came out fine. *Maybe no
> almond-y flavor, but what the heck - I think they'll be decent enough
> to take to my out of town hostess. *Now I can use some of that clear
> wrap I bought last year, thinking it was silver gift wrap, and some
> old gold ribbon. (Giftwrap packrat.)
>
> By the way, if anyone knows a better way of rolling those biscotti
> logs and then transferring them to the baking *sheet, let me know. *I
> swore a LOT. *I think I lost the equivalent of a couple of biscotti on
> the counter, dough handler, etc.

Chill the dough first, then roll on a lightly floured board...

In article >,
"Zeppo" > wrote:


> Just got back from the Wayne Farmer's Market. While it was crowded it wasn't
> horrible. Much like shopping there on a Saturday instead of a Tuesday lunch
> crowd.

> interesting green 'Romanesco' cauliflower with spiky florets. Anyone ever
> see anything like that before?

That came up on this group recently. I've never seen one in person, but
I've seen pictures. Here's what I pulled up:

Here's four colors: white, orange, purple and green:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...om/images/glos
sary/b/broccoflower.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term
/t--33129/cauliflower.asp&h=237&w=252&sz=14&tbnid=PrGItkQAFR zmGM:&tbnh=10
4&tbnw=111&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbroccoflower&usg=__7sUdmLAp6FTkDE0KYV nUbY1w
dlY=&ei=nPL9SumLOYrIsAPm1OyHCw&sa=X&oi=image_resul t&resnum=4&ct=image&ved
=0CBMQ9QEwAw

You can just Google on "broccoflower" if the above breaks on you.
That's what I did.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Kalmia wrote:
> On Nov 24, 9:59 am, Kalmia > wrote:
>> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
>> house.
>> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
>> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?
>
> Update- I took the Nes-walnut plunge. They came out fine. Maybe no
> almond-y flavor, but what the heck - I think they'll be decent enough
> to take to my out of town hostess. Now I can use some of that clear
> wrap I bought last year, thinking it was silver gift wrap, and some
> old gold ribbon. (Giftwrap packrat.)
>
> By the way, if anyone knows a better way of rolling those biscotti
> logs and then transferring them to the baking sheet, let me know. I
> swore a LOT. I think I lost the equivalent of a couple of biscotti on
> the counter, dough handler, etc.


Roll them on parchment paper then move the parchment paper?

Tracy

On Nov 24, 2:52*pm, Tracy > wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
> > On Nov 24, 9:59 am, Kalmia > wrote:
> >> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> >> house.
> >> *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> >> How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?
>
> > Update- I took the Nes-walnut plunge. *They came out fine. *Maybe no
> > almond-y flavor, but what the heck - I think they'll be decent enough
> > to take to my out of town hostess. *Now I can use some of that clear
> > wrap I bought last year, thinking it was silver gift wrap, and some
> > old gold ribbon. (Giftwrap packrat.)
>
> > By the way, if anyone knows a better way of rolling those biscotti
> > logs and then transferring them to the baking *sheet, let me know. *I
> > swore a LOT. *I think I lost the equivalent of a couple of biscotti on
> > the counter, dough handler, etc.
>
> Roll them on parchment paper then move the parchment *paper?
>
> Tracy

I watched a few vids of biscotti doin's on youtube. Some recipes had
butter ( not in mine ) and one dude just patted them into a square on
saran after he chilled the dough, another gal
used no eggs, some rolled on floured hard surface, another didn't
really show much log formation.

I was surprised at how some of these cooks scooped flour directly out
of the paper sack, how one incorporated dry into wet, then more dry
forced in. One gal bravely broke her eggs directly into the main
bowl. One pan-toasted this almonds, another baked in oven for a
while.

Next time I'll chill the dough a bit and then not be too particular
about perfect logs.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:59:49 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

>I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
>house.
> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
>How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?

Use the walnuts. If I'm in that predicament, I'll switch from pecans
to walnuts when I want to make pecan pie. Tastes just as good.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:00 -0500, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>Walnuts taste nothing like almonds. I wouldn't begin to interchange the
>two. Maybe you'd better make a batch of brownies instead

Grab life by the horns and take a chance!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:05:23 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

>Next time I'll chill the dough a bit and then not be too particular
>about perfect logs.

I haven't made biscotti in a long time but I don't remember having a
problem getting the dough to the cookie sheet, so it must have been
chilled first. I always let too much time go between making them that
I do it again, I forget that I had decided it would be better to shape
one log (not two) out of the dough so I could have bigger biscotti in
the end.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>
> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
> go to the store tomorrow?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
> 10-30-2009



Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
surprise.

Jill

On Nov 24, 11:14*am, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> *Kalmia > wrote:
> > I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> > house.
> > *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> > How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?
>
> They'll be like my Ground Raisin Cookies with not a raisin to be found
> in them. * Sure. *Walnuts are good with chocolate, too.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJhttp://web.me.com/barbschaller- Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
> 10-30-2009
Or like my great grandmother's Apfel Kuchen - traditionally made with
dried apricots.

Susan B.

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> > So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
> > go to the store tomorrow?

> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
> surprise.
>
> Jill

And some of us like our fresh vegetables a little fresher than last
week's. Ppfftthhhggbbtt! LOL!
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
10-30-2009

jmcquown wrote:

>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>
>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>> go to the store tomorrow?
>> --
>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>> 10-30-2009
>
>
>
> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is
> a surprise.
>
> Jill

Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life
activities such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which
you're personally burdened with. Others meal plans weren't set yet and
they're doing some last minute alterations and shopping. Some have just
found out that more guests are coming than they originally shopped for
(perhaps last week!) and are shopping for additional items.
Don't be so deliberately thick, Jill.

In article
>,
sueb > wrote:

> On Nov 24, 11:14*am, Melba's Jammin' >
> > They'll be like my Ground Raisin Cookies with not a raisin to be found
> > in them. * Sure. *Walnuts are good with chocolate, too.

> Or like my great grandmother's Apfel Kuchen - traditionally made with
> dried apricots.
>
> Susan B.

Excellent! LOL!


--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
10-30-2009

On Nov 24, 5:50*pm, sueb > wrote:
> On Nov 24, 11:14*am, Melba's Jammin' >
> wrote:> In article
> > >,
>
> > *Kalmia > wrote:
> > > I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> > > house.
> > > *I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> > > How do you think walnuts would do? *Or just skip the nuts?
>
> > They'll be like my Ground Raisin Cookies with not a raisin to be found
> > in them. * Sure. *Walnuts are good with chocolate, too.
> > --
> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJhttp://web.me.com/barbschaller-Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
> > 10-30-2009
>
> Or like my great grandmother's Apfel Kuchen - traditionally made with
> dried apricots.
>
> Susan B.

Try peach kuchen - chop peaches to a fairly coarse size. Even the
canned will do.

On Nov 24, 5:29*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > In article >,
> > "jmcquown" > wrote:
> >> This is Tuesday. *Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
> >> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>
> > So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
> > go to the store tomorrow?
> > --
> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> >http://web.me.com/barbschaller- Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
> > 10-30-2009
>
> Some of us went to the store last week *It's not like the holiday is a
> surprise.
>
> Jill


True, not a surprise, but where I live, people are struggling to just
buy food. Some have no spare cash to shop a week ahead.
One church ran a turkey giveaway and ppl lined up at 4 in the
morning.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>
>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>> go to the store tomorrow?
>> --
>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>> 10-30-2009
>
>
>
> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
> surprise.
>
> Jill

There is also the distinct possibility that there are those who waited until
they got paid over the weekend, or their assistance came thru or were
cashing out the 'turkey dinner vouchers' some organizations give out during
the holidays....some are not that fortunate to be able to just go when they
will, but when they can afford to.

Also, thanks so much for pointing out that the Thanksgiving holiday is this
Thursday and that it was on the calendar for the whole year already. What
would we do without you constant correcting us and showing us our obvious
flaws.

"Goomba" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>>
>>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>>> go to the store tomorrow?
>>> --
>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>>> 10-30-2009
>>
>>
>>
>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
>> surprise.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
> use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life activities
> such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which you're
> personally burdened with. Others meal plans weren't set yet and they're
> doing some last minute alterations and shopping. Some have just found out
> that more guests are coming than they originally shopped for (perhaps last
> week!) and are shopping for additional items.
> Don't be so deliberately thick, Jill.

I was going to do my shopping today but the holiday travel has started and
it took me two hours to drive home from work today. I was too tired from
that to shop. Tomorrow I'll have to no matter what. *sigh*

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
On Nov 24, 5:29 pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > In article >,
> > "jmcquown" > wrote:
> >> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
> >> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>
> > So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
> > go to the store tomorrow?
> > --
> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> >http://web.me.com/barbschaller- Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
> > 10-30-2009
>
> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
> surprise.
>
> Jill


True, not a surprise, but where I live, people are struggling to just
buy food. Some have no spare cash to shop a week ahead.
One church ran a turkey giveaway and ppl lined up at 4 in the
morning.

*********************

And then there are those that line up for said free and discounted charity
food programs just because they *can*, not because they need to.

Jinx

Kalmia wrote:
>
> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
> house.
> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?

Pecans might work well as a substitute? Just guessing. What about
almonds?

Sky, a nut freak :>

--
Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer!
Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

"Goomba" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>>
>>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>>> go to the store tomorrow?
>>> --
>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>>> 10-30-2009
>>
>>
>>
>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
>> surprise.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
> use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life activities
> such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which you're
> personally burdened with.

You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because I
chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.

Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just fine
in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does cheese. It's
not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money to buy the food I'm
going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy restaurants. What did you
do, have your butler thaw the turkey?

Jill

jmcquown wrote:

> You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because
> I chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.
>
> Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just
> fine in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does
> cheese. It's not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money
> to buy the food I'm going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy
> restaurants. What did you do, have your butler thaw the turkey?
>
> Jill

And you Jill, have no idea what anyone else here does, so stop patting
yourself on the back or pretending that you're somehow more effective or
efficient because you shopped last week. What the *hell* else did you
have to do??? No spouse, no kids, no job.. I'd say you can probably shop
any time you choose. That doesn't make you any smarter or more
efficient. It just means you think that it does.

What in the world does a restaurant have to do with this discussion???
Try to stay focused here, please.

How often do you host large group dinners again? And you never *ever*
went to the store the week of the dinner?! LOL LOL LOL.. you're killin'
me here!! LOL LOL LOL

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> "Goomba" > wrote in message
> ...
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>>>
>>>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>>>> go to the store tomorrow?
>>>> --
>>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>>>> 10-30-2009
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is
>>> a surprise.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
>> use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life activities
>> such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which you're
>> personally burdened with.
>
> You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because I
> chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.
>
> Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just
> fine in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does cheese.
> It's not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money to buy the
> food I'm going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy restaurants.
> What did you do, have your butler thaw the turkey?
>
> Jill

I'd rather be thought of as a 'soccer mom' than someone's 'little bit on the
side'.......get off your high horse, toots. I don't know how you can expend
the energy you do to bitch and moan about the rest of us.....the pure air in
that utopian tower which only you are worthy of living in must be a bit
thin.....it's soooo high up.

Christine Dabney > wrote:

>On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:53:58 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
>Well, I just came back from the store, even though I am trying not to
>buy much right now. But my psuedo TG dinner will be tonight, in the
>midst of packing, cleaning up, etc. My erstwhile ex housesitter is
>coming over this evening, to help me clear out my pantry,
>fridge,freezer. So while almost everything will be gone, I still
>wanted to have a dessert of sorts for my dinner. I got ice cream. Yes,
>I could have gotten it last week, or a few days earlier, but didn't
>think of it til today.

>The store was a zoo, already. And I know the real rush hasn't
>started yet.

I think we've done all the shopping for our 2-person TG day dinner,
except for a couple jars of oysters to put in the stuffing.
We took the easy route and got a pre-roasted duck from Magnani.

The slew of dinner guests will be on Sunday, and I've done some
shopping ahead for that, including the aforementioned pork cutlets,
a supply of persimmons (they keep), and some fresh extruded (penne-shaped)
pasta. There is still more shopping to be done on Saturday.

Steve

Christine Dabney > wrote:

>On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:24:42 +0000 (UTC),

>>I think we've done all the shopping for our 2-person TG day dinner,
>>except for a couple jars of oysters to put in the stuffing.

>Oh, you like stuffing with your oysters?

Now I am reminded that oyster season has about started. (I don't
have no truck with the "oysters are now good year round" thinking.)

>>We took the easy route and got a pre-roasted duck from Magnani.

>No heritage turkey?

No turkey planned for any holiday dinner yet envisioned this year.
For sure, we like to do approximately one turkey sometime during
the final six weeks of the year...

>Christine, who might try to find a heritage turkey when she gets up
>thataway.

Shouldn't be too difficult. :-)


Steve

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:54:47 -0500, Goomba wrote:

> Kalmia wrote:
>> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
>> house.
>> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
>> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?
>
> Yes, the markets are all a zoo now. I'd go for the walnuts or leave 'em
> out altogether. But then again I just sent my husband to the commissary
> to fight the crowds....I better think of anything I might need quickly
> so he can get it all while there. Yesterday's shopping trip was a zoo at
> Kroger he said.

i'm sorta planning on going tomorrow (the big day its ownself), because
i'll need a couple things. hopefully, in the afternoon people will either
be eating or laid out on the couch taking a nap.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:21:02 -0500, Goomba wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>>
>>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>>> go to the store tomorrow?
>>> --
>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>>> 10-30-2009
>>
>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is
>> a surprise.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
> use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life
> activities such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which
> you're personally burdened with. Others meal plans weren't set yet and
> they're doing some last minute alterations and shopping. Some have just
> found out that more guests are coming than they originally shopped for
> (perhaps last week!) and are shopping for additional items.
> Don't be so deliberately thick, Jill.

deliberately?

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:36:53 -0500, Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:

> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is a
>> surprise.
>>
>> Jill
>

> Also, thanks so much for pointing out that the Thanksgiving holiday is this
> Thursday and that it was on the calendar for the whole year already. What
> would we do without you constant correcting us and showing us our obvious
> flaws.

at least she hasn't reminded us when school starts and stops lately.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:54:47 -0500, Goomba wrote:
>
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>> I want to make chocolate almond biscotti and not an almond in the
>>> house.
>>> I hate the idea of battling the supermkt crowds just for almonds.
>>> How do you think walnuts would do? Or just skip the nuts?
>> Yes, the markets are all a zoo now. I'd go for the walnuts or leave 'em
>> out altogether. But then again I just sent my husband to the commissary
>> to fight the crowds....I better think of anything I might need quickly
>> so he can get it all while there. Yesterday's shopping trip was a zoo at
>> Kroger he said.
>
> i'm sorta planning on going tomorrow (the big day its ownself), because
> i'll need a couple things. hopefully, in the afternoon people will either
> be eating or laid out on the couch taking a nap.
>
> your pal,
> blake

I still need to get milk--and a small onion. I THINK I have the
rest of the things I need. And I'm NOT going to venture out
anywhere near stores the day after. Luckily the deli with the
wonderful turkey sandwiches is not near any stores with big BF sales.

--
Jean B.

Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> This is Tuesday. Why would there be supermarket crowds on Tuesday?
>>>>>> Thanksgiving is still two days away.
>>>>>
>>>>> So the people who start their Thursday meal prep tomorrow won't have to
>>>>> go to the store tomorrow?
>>>>> --
>>>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>>>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Who Said Chickens Have Fingers?
>>>>> 10-30-2009
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Some of us went to the store last week It's not like the holiday is
>>>> a surprise.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> Some of us want to buy vegetables and dairy close to the day we actually
>>> use it. Others might have been busy last week with normal life activities
>>> such as jobs, school, children's activities- none of which you're
>>> personally burdened with.
>>
>> You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because I
>> chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.
>>
>> Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just
>> fine in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does cheese.
>> It's not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money to buy the
>> food I'm going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy restaurants.
>> What did you do, have your butler thaw the turkey?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I'd rather be thought of as a 'soccer mom' than someone's 'little bit on the
> side'.......get off your high horse, toots. I don't know how you can expend
> the energy you do to bitch and moan about the rest of us.....the pure air in
> that utopian tower which only you are worthy of living in must be a bit
> thin.....it's soooo high up.
>
>

She's unemployed and unemployable and lives a sad, lonely life. For her
sake I hope she inherited a ton of cash or it will be back to food
stamps in no time.

Rob

Goomba wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because
>> I chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.
>>
>> Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just
>> fine in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does
>> cheese. It's not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money
>> to buy the food I'm going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy
>> restaurants. What did you do, have your butler thaw the turkey?
>>
>> Jill
>
> And you Jill, have no idea what anyone else here does, so stop patting
> yourself on the back or pretending that you're somehow more effective or
> efficient because you shopped last week. What the *hell* else did you
> have to do??? No spouse, no kids, no job.. I'd say you can probably shop
> any time you choose. That doesn't make you any smarter or more
> efficient. It just means you think that it does.
>
> What in the world does a restaurant have to do with this discussion???
> Try to stay focused here, please.
>
> How often do you host large group dinners again? And you never *ever*
> went to the store the week of the dinner?! LOL LOL LOL.. you're killin'
> me here!! LOL LOL LOL

Well said! I agree with this post.

Rob

"Rob" > wrote in message
...
> Goomba wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> You have no idea what I do on a daily basis. You seem to think because
>>> I chose not to be a soccer mom I'm somewhat less than human.
>>>
>>> Broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, winter squashes... they all last just
>>> fine in the fridge or in the pantry. Milk freezes well, so does
>>> cheese. It's not like this holiday snuck up on anyone. I saved money
>>> to buy the food I'm going to eat, rather than spending it in trendy
>>> restaurants. What did you do, have your butler thaw the turkey?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> And you Jill, have no idea what anyone else here does, so stop patting
>> yourself on the back or pretending that you're somehow more effective or
>> efficient because you shopped last week. What the *hell* else did you
>> have to do??? No spouse, no kids, no job.. I'd say you can probably shop
>> any time you choose. That doesn't make you any smarter or more
>> efficient. It just means you think that it does.
>>
>> What in the world does a restaurant have to do with this discussion???
>> Try to stay focused here, please.
>>
>> How often do you host large group dinners again? And you never *ever*
>> went to the store the week of the dinner?! LOL LOL LOL.. you're killin'
>> me here!! LOL LOL LOL
>
> Well said! I agree with this post.
>

Why are you such a dick? Every post from you is a cut on someone. Are you
in pain? Is it physical or emotional? Either way I'll pray for you that you
find some peace.