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Hey y'all - hubby's job got transferred to Austin TX and we're moving down there at the end of the month. Any Austinites on here? I've been down there a couple of times and I'm impressed with the local food scene. I haven't been posting much as I've been in packing, cleaning and in general...

My hubby is out of town so I have a friend coming over later for a grill out. We're going to grill lobster tails, mixed veggies in a grill basket (asparagus, mushrooms, red peppers) roasted red potatoes and chocolate lava cakes for dessert. Also, even thought I broke up with cheese, we may...

Does anyone have a good lentils recipe? I tried green lentils for the first time and they turned out great. They are low in fat, high in fiber and cheap, so I'm looking for more ways to cook lentils (either green, red or yellow).

I picked a jar of this stuff up over the weekend and I just got around to trying it. It is darn good and 85% less fat than regular peanut butter! I got the low sodium version. Only 100 calories for 2 tablespoons. I am currently on WW and this stuff tastes very peanuty for very low calories.

I just bought some chocolate almond breeze for the first time. So far all I've made with it is a yummy hot cocoa. I might try a chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Does anyone buy Almond Breeze and what do you use it for?

Saw this online yesterday. I read some of these blogs on a regular basis - lots of good info and recipes posted by these people. 50 of the world's best food blogs - Times Online :chef:

TGIF - I think I am going to grill a pork tenderloin and make a mushroom/orzo dish with a salad. Or, the other option is to stop at a fish fry tonight on the way home from work.

Tomorrow I am going to make 32 breakfast burritos and freeze them. I got the idea from this link The Simple Dollar » Bulk Breakfast Burritos: Convenient, Cheap, Healthy, and Easier Than You Think My cost works out to about .60 cents per burrito - good deal!

I think I'll make arroz con pollo, might try it in the crock and see how that works.

I am going to grill turkey burgers and roast some sweet potatoes (using the marinade/spice recipe that Yakuta posted a few days ago). What about you?

I came across these youtube videos from Clara, a 93 year old cook. She makes all kinds of recipes that she had during the depression. She is so cute and the recipes are certainly budget friendly. Here is one of her video's called the Poorman's Meal. She has about 9 videos posted. I think she...

I am going to marinate a pork tenderloin in a lemony/garlic Greek marinade, I'm making Yakuta's sweet potato recipe and a Greek salad. I have a nice Malbec to go with it. I might do a dessert but I'm not sure yet.

The time change starts NEXT WEEKEND - March 8th. WOO HOO! :w00t2: :w00t2: :w00t2: :w00t2: :w00t2: :w00t2: I absolutely hate winter and the time change really helps my seasonal affective disorder. I am too excited!!

A little early here but I'm already planning my dinner. I'm going to make a shepherds pie, Greek salad and a nice red wine for dinner.

Has anyone heard from Katie since Monday? W. KY got slammed with a big ice storm earlier this week and I'm afraid Katie is without electricity. I hope she is OK. Has anyone talked to her? I don't have a number for her and I've been worried about her. The ice caused quite a mess in my part...

Is anyone thinking about dinner yet? I am going to make a pork tenderloin, roasted yukon gold potatoes, Greek salad and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

I picked up some Meyer lemons at Trader Joe's yesterday. I tried them for the first time last winter and I really like their flavor. I made a meyer lemon tart last winter. Tonight I think I am going to make meyer lemon bars. How long does the Meyer lemon season last? I only see them for a...

Anyone else have problems with their pipes due to this cold snap? This morning I started a load of laundry and when it got to the rinse cycle, the water didn't go down the drain pipe, the water squirted out and went everywhere. All over my laundry room floor, pantry, kitchen and water leaked...

Anybody here taken chia seeds? I saw a blurb about them in a magazine and I've researched them a little online. They are high in Omega-3, antioxidants, soluble fiber, etc. Seems like they have a lot of good health benefits. I ordered some seeds and am anxious to try them. And yes, if you...

Made these tonight - totally awesome! AND HEALTHY = bonus! The only change I made was dried cranberries since I didn't have any dried blueberries. Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies - Eating Well Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies Makes about 2 dozen...

Name 3 things you always have in your refrigerator. I always have Greek yogurt homemade salad dressing (currently Caesar) carrots

After gorging myself on fattening foods and sweets for the past month, I'm looking forward to 2009 and I'm going to make some new year's resolutions right now. Going to eat more fruits and vegtables daily work out/walk at least 30 minutes every day avoid high fructose corn syrups try a new type...

I am making a spiral sliced ham and I want to try a new glaze for it. I had an idea in mind but then yesterday I caught part of the Barefoot Contessa's show and she made an amazing looking spiral sliced ham. Her glaze was 6 garlic cloves, orange marmalade, Dijon and some brown sugar. She...

I didn't see a dinner thread for today - isn't anyone making dinner tonight? :wink: I am trying a new recipe in the crock pot - its an Indian butter chicken recipe and I'm going to make some basmati rice and naan to go along with it. I have to say, right now my kitchen smells wonderful! What...

Tonight I made oreo truffles and peppermint truffles (using Trade Joe's Jo Jos for the peppermint filling). What special candy are you making for the holidays?