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I may have to check that out at TJ's. It's a great deal since their "broken" blocks of semi-sweet chocolate are 3.49/lb. I don't know where I'd keep a block so large, but man is it tempting. I've also started using the Trader Joe's bittersweet and milk chocolate bars (I think they are...

I totally agree about Jolly Ranchers.....specifically about the square ones at teh checkout stand. I used to love the ones you bought in the bag with the candies wrapped in twisties.....but it's just not the same since they switched from the "brick shaped" to the "barrel shaped". I also love...

I have a digital Polder. I don't remember how much I paid, but it wasn't expensive. Got it at Bed, Bath and Beyond (so I used a coupon too!). I love it. I use it for weighing chocolate and butter. Sometimes I buy butter in the one pound blocks, so I cut it and weigh it. I've used it for...

Hi....... I recently started doing some crockpot cooking and am in the market for a new crockpot (see my post below)........I have an older Rival 4 qt and while I've had excellent results, the 4 qt is too small for my needs. Anyway, I've been doing a lot of research on crockpots, and from what...

With my New Year's resolution to cook more (i bake like a fiend, cooking not as much), I've been making dinner in the crockpot (ideal with a 3 yr old....also I'm starting some part time work so I won't be home as much during the day to prepare for dinner). Anyway, we have a 4 qt round rival...

I recently started subscribing to Cook's Illustrated Magazine. I also have two of their cookbooks. Does anyone subscribe to the online magazine (the one for Magazine subscriber that gives access to 10+ years of back issues). Was just wondering if it's worth it. It's only $20/yr. Any...

I finally had the chance to make this recipe. It was delicious. Only change I made was to put in chocolate chips instead of the nuts (i don't like nuts in cakes/muffins.....unless it only in the topping). My dh LOVED it. Laur

Making homemade ice cream is the best. I have the Ben and Jerry's ice cream recipe book and it's the best. (You can also get the recipes online). The recipe calls for uncooked eggs; I dont like the idea of serving uncooked eggs to others, so I've used egg beaters every time.........I can't...

HTC- I have the same cookbook and haven't looked at it in several months. Just today I pulled it out and browsed through it. Now I'll have to try those cookies.

Congrats on the phenomenal weight loss. Good for you! Don't retire your KA. I think you'd regret it later on. I was going to say the same thing as Alix.........Police and Fire Depts are also appreciative of goodies. WHen I bake, I usually send at least 1/2 the batch with my dh to work or i...

I ended up using some chopped hazelnuts to top the cake. I baked the whole hazelnuts, first for 10, then 15, then 20, then 25 min....and the darn skins would not come off. Well, they did, but only in parts. Maybe, i should have done it at a higher temp? Anyway, I'll try it again next time...

Thanks. I'll do that!

I made a hazelnut torte for a party I'm hosting tomorrow night. THe ingredients are butter, eggs, chocolate, ground hazelnuts and nutella. The topping is chocolate and cream. How should I store it til tomorrow......in the fridge or will it be ok on the counter. If i do put in the fridge, i'd...

Thanks! And, boy.....you were all quick to respond! I was just about to take a shower so I could go out to the store. The cake smells really good. I'll post the recipe when I get a chance......it's from Nigella Lawson's How to be a Domestic Goddess. Off to peel my hazelnuts! Thanks again.

Hi..... I'm making a hazelnut torte for a gathering tomorrow night. It's in the oven as I type. The torte is topped with whole roasted hazelnuts.....the only ones I saw when I went to Trader Joe's the other day were unpeeled. They need to be peeled for the top of the cake. Is there a way...