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    DC - Washington DC ... Italian restaurants in area?

    Here's a page with a link to the Alpine: http://pages.arlingtoncounty.com/dining/alpine.htm
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    DC - Washington DC ... Italian restaurants in area?

    Hi Claire - I think Michelangelo's changed ownership in the 1990s and I don't think it exists any longer - at least not on Columbia Pike. However, I believe the Alpine is still around on Lee Highway.
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    Carrot's catching fire

    I had never heard of this. But then, I've also never tried to cook carrots in a microwave. Apparently this is not uncommon. Here's a link that may explain at least some of the phenomenon. (I'm not a scientist, so I won't begin to try to paraphrase!)...
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    What's for dinner, Sunday, February 19th?

    Braised Chicken Breast with Bacon & Swiss Chard and Cauliflower Gratin Here's the link. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/foodhealth/stories/060215mahle.shtml Was quite good. Leftovers will be chicken soup tomorrow.
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    Salad Bar Question

    greens - spinach or romaine - with mushrooms, greek olives, feta, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, and red and yellow peppers. For dressing I choose balsamic vinegar with olive oil, and salt and pepper. I love tomatoes, but they are generally so awful at salad bars that I usually avoid them... If...
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    ISO Pork tenderloin recipes

    a fabulous recipe for Bourbon Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cream Mustard Sauce. Love this. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/033199/fea_006-4255.000.shtml
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    Poll: What is your favorite vegetable

    Potatoes, asparagus, corn, tomatoes (although not really a veg, as previously pointed out) are all serious contenders, but I couldn't live without leafy greens - gotta have my spinach, lettuce, etc.
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    Least favorite veggie?

    I've never met a beet I liked. I thought maybe I just hadn't given them a chance. Tried them roasted last summer, and now I think I can go a lifetime without trying them again.
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    Any good Bundt Cake Recipes??

    I love cranberry swirl coffee cake: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/recipes/search/onerecipe.php?number=642
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    How to make serving platters hot?

    I usually warm my plates in the oven, however two other options you could explore: electric plate warmer - I have only used these for dinner plates, but depending on the size of your serving piece, it might work. It's essentially an electric blanket for plates. waterbridge makes one. It...
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    DC - Washington DC ... Italian restaurants in area?

    Haven't been to these except for Pizzeria Paradiso. Heard great things about Obelisk and Laboratorio del Galileo. From the Washingtonian: From Washingtonian's best bargain restaurants - Italian. A LA LUCIA Alexandria, 703-836-5123 moderate CAFE MONTI Alexandria, 703-370-3632...
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    Mu Shu In a Flash

    mish - I adore mu shu - I admit I don't look any further on any Chinese menu than this. I can't wait to try it. thanks for sharing! andrea
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    Burgers...How Do YOU Cook em?

    I pan fry on them both sides until almost cooked to our liking, then topped w/ cheese (or sometimes sauce) and put under the broiler for 2 mintues.
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    Do you wash your pre-washed lettuce?

    thanks. have learned to wash pre-washed again from experience, and it seems to have taken care of the issue. It makes it a little less a convenience food, but I love the greens/lettuce blends available, so I often choose these anyway. Was just curious if anyone else had run into this.
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    Do you wash your pre-washed lettuce?

    I was hoping to spare you the description... intestinal:sad:
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