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Does anyone have a recipe for a good one? (and instructions on how to keep it going?) I had a starter I used for Amish friendship bread but that just didn't have the nice sour taste so I have finally run that out and would like a more tradtional sourdough starter.

I always make it - I make french bread about twice a month, pizza dough once a month and dinner rolls about twice a week. I couldn't afford to buy that much dough at the store

Great ideas thanx! Keep them coming!

I know I am going to do knife safety and skills - safe handeling, using cutting boards - avoiding cross contamination etc. I like the prep idea too. It is amazing how much we do when we cook and don't even think about it.

I have been asked to do a cooking demo for my daughters cadette troop. they want me to cover some "basics". These girls are between 12 and 15. What would you consider some kitchen and cooking things that everyone should know in the kitchen?

I love what has been suggested already. It dosen't have to be a budget buster but a good presentation can make a BIG difference. for example if you were going to have a chili bar with different sides, make sure that the choices are in similar bowls and arranged nicely. With the sides maybe...

I have a bred machine, but I can't remember the last time I used it. I would love to freecycle it, but I think DH would be offended as he got it for me.

One of my favorite breakfasts is (dont' laugh) baked apples. I core the apple then mix oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon and stuff the apples with that, Very yummy!

Pampered Chef sells some really good vanilla. If you want some, let me know. I use about half of what is called for with this and still get the same flavor.

Yup, I put my shredded potatoes in a salad spinner and that works ver well.

I would guess that you can, but you will need to rotate them so the ones on the bottom don't get burned. Also some ovens have hot spots so roatating will help with that too. Also keep in mind that part of what cooks the food is the circulation of the heat and air around the item. If you have...

I vote for silicon too I never use my bristle ones anymore

I kneaded by had for a LONG time. I used a bread machine but I found that really made me lazy because I didn't do anyting but put the ingredients in and press start. NOw I can't knead by hand but I have a mixer that kneads for me. For me that is the perfect combination. I still do the...

When I started working with yeast, I always had trouble. I finally quit fighting it and decided to make something that everyone in my family likes no matter how dense - bagles. After a while of doing that, I learned the right way to knead etc and now I make bread or rolls for dinner at least...

Cooking - big subject. I think the only bigger subject is eating what is cooled ;) Sooooo what kind of cook are you? Do you do the general mom type cooking - a little of everything - are you a baker, a pastery master, a griller - What kind of cooking do you like to do best? I think I like...

It is a counter tip variety. I would like a certain size so it will fit under the shelf it is under but the shelf is adjustable so if I found the "perfect" oven I could make it fit.

Mine died last night so I guess I know where our tax return is going when we get it. Anyway besides size (we will be getting a full power one) is there any real difference in nukers?

I had missed that announcement. I saw a few things there - The Sound of Music and carosel. I would have loved to have gone more, but theater went from our budget when we had the kids

I used to sew alot more than I do now - for one thing my children are getting older and they are not as intersted in the kind of clothes that I could make. But if my girls need a dressm they know that it will be a home made one. The major reson is tha I developed carpel tunnel syndrone. I...

I am an avid scrapbooker, but I also love to cook so I have strayed from my usual scrap boards and I thought that I would see what every one has to say about cooking. A little bit more about me. I am a basically a stay at home mom of 3 wonderful children who I homeschool. In my "spare" time...