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I have a Sweet Ribs recipe that calls for Catalina dressing which I'm not familiar with. Is the main ingredient in this dressing, ketchup/tomato sauce? I don't buy salad dressing anymore since I make them myself. Please help so I can find a substitute for this Catalina dressing in the recipe...

ISO Candied Fruits Hi David, I've been searching for candied fruits as in those used in fruit cakes. Sadly, i haven't found them anywhere. Do you sell candied fruits too? If so, in what stores do you distribute your products? If anyone can help, please direct me. Thanks!

I agree with GB's comment. The smell isn't that bad compared to some cheeses I've smelled and tasted. I happen to like durian. As a friend once told me, "it smells like ****, but tastes like heaven." I wouldn't go as far to say that but my Mom loves it too. I think only Asians eat durian as...

Happy Birthday, PytnPlace!

Hi jpmc, I'm a Libra. The red velvet cake was delicious! It consisted of more cake than icing! It wasn't very sweet like most store cakes and had just enough icing that I didn't have to scrape it off. I highly recommend this cake. Yummy!

Just what I wanted...DH bought me a red velvet cake for my birthday! I think that's what the RV label means...mmm can't wait to try it after dinner. He can't cook to save his life so I need to decide what i want to eat now. MMMM

Today is my birthday...Thank you for the birthday greeting from DC. Happy Birthday to the Libras & Scorpios!

Garlic, does the butcher charge you a per knife fee to sharpen them? Assuming you cook daily, how often do you get them sharpened? I've never heard of a grocery store butcher sharpening knives as a service for customers. I wonder if they provide that service at the stores where i shop.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I like my mashed potato with just some lumps. I will do a little shopping around and test these options.

Thanks for your feedback, Katie. I agree the S loop one doesn't look very effective. I guess i'll test both handles to see which one requires me to twist my arm too much. Does your masher have simliar "holes" to this Oxo masher? thanks.

I searched the forums for recommendations for a potato masher but didn't find any. Will someone please recommend a potato masher that is cheap and user-friendly? I have tennis elbow and need something ergonomic and effective for making mashed potatoes. Crate & Barrel sells one that i've never...

It has been a while since I've logged in, but I'm back. :) After HS, I sold Cutco for one summer and kept my starter set. I love them because they fit my hands well and are very sharp...sorry black chef. The downside, is i have to find a sales rep to sharpen them and I feel bad when I can't...

Thanks Caine and Shaheen for the info!

A couple of weeks ago, I made the mango lassi, but unfortunately the mango I used was too fibrous so i had "stringy" mango lassi. LOL Next time, I'll have to make it with another mango variety. Two nights ago, I made just sweet lassi and that was tasty. DH and brother loved it. Karen, the...

Hello! Tuesday Morning had an open stock of Tramontina SS cookware ranging from $20-$60. I bought the 5 qt cooker, hoping it is quality SS pot. Does anyone have experience or feedback for this SS brand? I think it looks almost like Tivoli but not sure if it has an aluminum core throughout...