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I thought that this was an interesting idea but I’m not sure that I agree with it. What do you think about Wendy’s or other businesses using surge pricing during peak periods. I might find it easier to swallow if they offered incentive pricing during off peak hours. 😉🤭😂

I’m looking to buy an air printer that will allow me to print documents from my iPhone email. I only need to make a very few copies each year at tax time so I really don’t need a high volume workhorse. Any thoughts on which air printer to buy, or stay away from, would be appreciated. Thanks, B

I’m making a version of this simple recipe using the odds and ends in the vegetable crisper.

Tonight’s dinner, for one, was potato chip crusted shrimp and a side salad.

I've been looking at the various gizmos and gadgets used to open a soft boiled egg and am wondering if any of you have a TNT method or gadget that you use. I like the looks of these but I hate to spend $10.00 or $20.00 for another gadget that will end up in the back of a drawer. I really get a...

I have gotten to the point that I only get the urge to bake something once or twice a year. As a result, my pantry is empty of basics like flour, sugar, etc... I'm wondering if instead of running out and buying all sorts of ingredients to make a small batch of cookies or a cake from an old...

I have been watching the news about hurricane Matthew and it got me to thinking about what types of food and how much a person should keep on hand in preparation for a natural disaster. I would appreciate your thoughts on putting together a three day supply of food and water for each person in...

I went to the market this morning and picked up a one pound "brick" of frozen haddock, I haven't seen them in years! It gave me a flashback to the 70's so I went looking for a can of cream of shrimp soup to pour over it and bake topped with a few buttered bread crumbs or crispy onion rings...

I'm looking for some suggestions from folks on inexpensive winter salads made with "fresh" supermarket vegetables. I make the standard cabbage salad, carrot salad, etc... I just need a couple of new ideas to add to my rotation. I also wanted to share this old standby from Marion Cunningham...

I was reading about our local Wegman's plan to expand the food court from 200 seats to 400 seats and offering adult beverages. Whaddaya think! Board close to a recommendation on Wegmans proposal to serve alcohol in cafe | syracuse.com

I have been gradually changing my eating habits as the cost of food increases and I'm looking for some simple, healthy, low cost recipes that I can add to my rotation. I would like to stay away from recipes with starchy fillers and focus on recipes that feature fresh or frozen vegetables and...

This is a recipe that I got from a local restaurant years ago. Janet's recent thread about the chocolate marble cake brought it to mind. I hope you will give it a try! Marble Spice Cake 2 cups Cake Flour 1/2t Salt 2 t Baking powder 1 cups Granulated sugar ½ cup Crisco ¾ cup...

This is a big hit in Central New York state. Various towns in the area claim to be home to it and many original recipes exist. :ermm::ohmy::lol: This is nice to take on a camping trip because it does not take up much room in the cooler. I hope you will give it a try! Binghamton Spiedie...

I would like to steam a dozen clams for myself now that I have seen pac's clambake. I have never cooked a small amount indoors and I could use some tips or a TNT method. Also I am wondering what are the best types of clams, likely to be found in the supermarket. Do small amounts of clams...

Yesterday I made a pâté using this recipe from Jacques Pepin. Pork Liver Pâté | Essential Pepin It is a very simple straight forward recipe for making a wonderful pâté using common inexpensive ingredients. The recipe has started me thinking about variations or additions. The use of different...

This casserole always used to appear on the table a day or two after Easter, with a platter of leftover ham slices. I think it is a nice addition to a brunch. It can be made the night before and popped in the oven to bake while the coffee is brewing and the ham is sizzling. I hope you will...

Easter is fast approaching and I am starting to think about what the menu will be. This year it is a bit of a challenge because I have been trying to eat a low carb diet. I had a flashback to our family dinners, covered dish suppers etc and this old recipe came to mind. Oh no, not a jello...

That's amore ! :yum:

This cake used to appear at all of our holiday celebrations, potlucks and picnics. I still make it a couple of times a year and remember the old souls who made it for me. If you try it I know you will enjoy it! It is easy to make, travels well and disappears quickly! :ermm::ohmy::lol...

I need to make some cookies for a football game, never volunteer! :ermm::ohmy::lol: I need a recipe for a frosting that I can paint or flow on that will dry smooth, hard and have a nice shine. I was thinking about using the recipe that I have for frosting petit fours but I wanted to see if any...

This recipe is from a 1976 church cookbook. I made it for the 4th and I thought I would pass it along. It is quick to make and fairly inexpensive for a cheesecake recipe. It is a dessert but, I like to serve it for brunch with black coffee and a dish of fresh fruit. I hope you will give it...

Since I was a kid growing up I have always loved the smell of chili sauce bubbling away. I did not make it for many years becauce all of the old recipes that my Grandmother and Mother made started with a peck of tomatoes and yielded quarts of chili sauce. The recipe below is a good compromise...

When a cookie or pastry recipe calls for shortening what do you use? I have always used Crisco but I am looking for a healthier and cheaper alternative. I have tried butter but it does not give the same results in some types of baked goods. Thanks for your help!

Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies 2 ¼ cups sifted AP flour 2 t baking soda 1 T ground ginger 1t ground cinnamon ½ t ground cloves ½ t ground nutmeg ¼ t salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar ½ cup black strap molasses ½ cup leftover coffee ½ cup bacon fat 1 large FRESH egg...

Every year I fuss and fret about when to begin thawing my turkey and every year it seems to end up the same. Last year I put it in the refrigerator on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and it was still hard as a rock on Wednesday night. I ended up putting it in the kitchen sink filled with cold...