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    How long do you cook your stock?

    Day and a half to two days in a crock pot on low. Often I roast the bones first. Best stock ever!
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    TNT Veggie Side Dish

    Think this would work with Swiss Chard? We will have large amounts of that from our garden this summer. I love fried eggs over spinach with a little parm. cheese and fresh tomatoes. yum
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    I need spring and summer soup ideas!

    I am not so good at summer soups either. One of my favorite is chicken broth, small pieces of chicken, onion, garlic, tiny pasta stars, fresh spinach, and grape tomatoes cut in half. Add the spinach and tomatoes the last couple of mintues. very good and light.
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    Need Herb Garden Advice

    I have a large pot with rosemary, thyme, and oregano in it. They are at least 10 years old and thriving. I bring the pot in for the winter and place it in a west facing window. I have herbs all winter long. I have smaller pots of parsley and mint that do well indoors for the winter also. I...
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    Tide Detergent now downsizing!!?!!?!?!?

    When I was doing the liquid DYI laundry soap I just left it in the 5 gallon bucket. When I needed soap, I filled a old laundry detergent container half way with my homemade soap and then added water to fill the rest of the bottle then shake it. Only takes a minute. I don't have room to store...
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    Tide Detergent now downsizing!!?!!?!?!?

    I agree about making my own. I used to make a very cheap DYI version and it was okay. I have added a couple of things that make it a bit more expensive but still MUCH cheaper than anything you can buy and I actually like it more than Tide. Will never buy traditional laundry detergent again.
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    $5.00 & elbow grease

    The pizza looks great! What an awesome deal. little jealous. I inherited a few CI pieces from my grandmother. My cousin got her wedding ring but I have to say...I think I got the better deal, she used them daily for over 60 years and now our family uses them daily also. A lot of love and...
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    Brownies ~ edges or middle?

    EDGES! I have the pan above that Cooking Goddess posted and love it. Even with that pan we still argue over who gets the end pieces. Three edges instead of two. Now I am going to have to go make some brownies ;)
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    New Plates

    Both sets of plates are lovely. I love how colorful they are and by simply changing some of the solid color accessories you can completely change the look of your table.
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    To freeze?

    I freeze almost everything also. I purposely make large casseroles, soups, and stews just to freeze so we have a quick meal ready to go. Personally, I've never had problems freezing potatoes. I have American's Test Kitchen Make ahead cookbook and it has recipes for twice baked potatoes and...
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    Home Remedies

    A couple drops of molasses 2-3 times a day on a canker sore helps it to heal quickly. First drop really burns but after that it doesn't hurt at all. I had one that lasted almost a month, prescription didn't help, 2 days of molasses and it was gone. Works every time. When you have the...
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    Muscle Cramp Relief

    I have never heard that soap works for cramps, only restless leg syndrome. Haven't heard the pickle juice either. When I start getting leg cramps at night I bump up my calcium intake, has worked every time. I did have a patient once with restless leg syndrome that was sedated. She thrashed...
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    Food Preservation

    I am certainly not a professional but I am picky about what I eat. I have been freezing roux based gravies for years with no problems. I typically freeze leftover gravy in ice cube trays and then store in ziplock bags. You can easily have individual servings anytime. I've always had good...
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    Eggs "Cocotte" ( eggs in pot french way )

    We've made these for years, except we have never added bacon. We have always called the Baked Herb Eggs. Delicious! I love them with fresh minced garlic and Parmesean cheese too. Next time we will try the bacon, sounds great.
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    As your cooking skills improved did you change your dining-out pattern?

    I completely agree with you. In addition to being a much better cook than a few years ago, I have a hard time justifying spending so much money on something I can make for a fraction of the cost. I also enjoy the left overs to take to work for lunch (much better than cafeteria food). We use...
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    Bacon Jam Recipe!!!

    I was a little skeptical but gotta say I love this! The more I eat it, the more I like it. Just wish I would have made a double batch. So far I've eaten it on onion bagels with cream cheese and mushroom, scallion, and cheese omelet. I think it would be great on cheeseburgers too. A little...
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    I Just Bought A Nook

    I was resistant to an ereader as well. Didn't think any electronic product could compare to the feel/texture of a traditional book. My husband suprised me with a Nook color and I love it! Thinks he regrets getting it for me now because I use it all the time. LOL. I rarely buy books for it...
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    Looking for these beer glasses

    I for one am glad that you resurrected this old thread. I like these glasses and may have to stop by Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Thanks!
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    Cheesecake help, please!

    I also have baked cheesecakes with both methods and prefer the water bath. I buy the extra wide, heavy duty foil and double it. Very rarely do I have a problem when I do that. I do get some condensation occassionaly, but ususally doesn't present a problem. I may have to try putting a paper towel...
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    Yeast cake help

    Thank You!!!!!
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    Yeast cake help

    I have a recipe that our family loves and only makes once a year. It calls for one small yeast cake. I have checked all of our local, large grocery stores and no one carries them anymore. Does anyone have a suggestion for a subsitution? I would assume you could use dry active yeast I just...
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    How do you make your turkey?

    Salt, pepper, and then cover with melted butter soaked cheese cloth. Always very moist, juiced, and beautifully browned with no basting. Very simple and yummy!
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    "My Soups" a gift idea

    That is an awesome gift! Soups are my favorite. The best part is they are all tried and true recipes. I don't even know you and would love a copy. lol
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    Cook Dishes for the Week..end up ordering take out :-(

    I have also been trying to make meals ahead of time and freeze. I mostly use these for a quick/inexpensive lunch at work. There is a man who has a great blog and you tube videos called white-trash-cooking.com. Look for his link of his make ahead dinners and organized freezer, it will give you...
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    Look what I just bought!

    My enamel coated cast iron dutch oven is my favorite thing in my kitchen. I've had it about 10 years now and use it several times a week. I sear in it all the time and never had a problem. If the enamel discolors slightly, just use a Mr. Magic Eraser and it takes it right off. I have also...
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