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Well, today I'm preparing a batch of my own version of Hoppin John which include Black Eyed Peas for good luck. In the southern U.S. Black Eyed Peas have long been associated with good fortune. There are lots of traditions, superstitions, or whatever you wish to call them regarding "Good Luck"...

Please stop posting pictures of your retrievers. I just love those dogs and every time I see one my first impulse is to get my car keys and drive to the SPCA to look for one to bring home. They have the sweetest dispositions and personalities. I had a friend in college who was never without...

It takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a high school diploma to fix one: a reassurance for those of us who fly routinely for our jobs. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "Gripesheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics...

My refrigerator gave up after 16 years of faithful service. It was an Amana 25 cf side by side. The top of my list after researching the alternatives now available is the GE Profile line (http://www.geappliances.com/products/introductions/side_by_side/downloads/sidebyside_brochure.pdf. I'm...

How do you store your fresh tomatoes? I really never thought about this before and always keep fresh tomatoes on the counter or table until I use them. I got this out of a newsletter sent out by our produce supplier and thought I'd share it:

Here's a nifty link to a Quicktime movie of some Diet Coke and Mentos Experiments: http://www.eepybird.com/

With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching I thought that I would ask for some new ideas on preparing the traditional corned beef dinner. I usually boil (pressure cook actually) the corned beef and serve it with cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Compliment with vinegar, butter and mustard at the...

Perhaps I've missed it, please correct me if I did, but is there a folder on Sources of Food items and ingredients here? I've become addicted to using smoked turkey legs in my bean recipes instead of ham hocks or other pork/bacon product. Unfortunately, Costco my source for smoked turkey legs...