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I've been making candy apples with my best friend and they taste amazing and look pretty good but how can you get rid of the bubbles (I assume air bubbles)? Also, how can I make the coating thinner? The recipe I've been using: 4 cups sugar 1 cup lt corn syrup 1.5 cups water Food color Mix well...

I can make some tastey Pralines but how do you keep them liquid until you can spoon them out onto a pan? I get about 2 out of 12 into the pan then they begin to QUICKLY thicken and set up. They look and taste exactly as my grandmother's used to. When I used to help her with them I remember that...

I'm going for a little procedure Thursday (gallbladder bit the dust - hope I don't). Now, I am a Nurse, & I know how miniscule this is, but since I first found out it's actually going to be removed I've been acting like each meal is my last. A little enencouragement maybe? I have had worse...

I can make a pretty decent lemonade cake, but I'm looking for ideas to kick it up a little to make it over the top. Definitely going to add more zest, then what? Ideas welcome.

I've successfully subbed out mayo for eggs in casseroles and such but is that possible in, oh, say a lemon meringue pie filling? Normally I don't skimp on ingredients but it's day before pay day. Wallet is lean today. Actually it's downright skinny. So, opinions, advice? Is something like that a...

102 F here. Today it's at least one cup of water before each glass of soda (My personal rule). To keep cool it's homemade guacamole & chips, taco salad, & ice cream - LOTS of ICE cream. Tomorrow there might be some thing icy ending in Rita. TBA... So what are you all doing to conquer your...

2 1/2 C sifted cake flour 1 1/2 C sugar 1 Teaspoon baking soda 1 Teaspoon cocoa powder 1 C buttermilk 1 1/2 C vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon white vinegar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 oz. Bottle of red food coloring Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together dry ingredients. Add the...

If vinegar is called for in a cake does the type of vinegar (if it's only a teaspoon or tablespoon) matter. For example balsamic or apple cider vinegar for white (I'm thinking you can Not swap out right?) I feel like I should know this but if I did, I forgot. I have subbed out vegetable oil...

Saturday the fatter day, May 12th - what's sizzlin & delicious today on your plate? We're grilling some form of cow (preferably blue cheese burgers). I have prepared a Vidalia onion souffle to bake off after while, apple coleslaw, & baked beans. Dessert... ummm depending on the weather but...

SCORE! I didn't have to work 2nd shift after all! Recipe as follows : MEXICAN CORNBREAD Preheat oven to 375° INGREDIENTS: 1 LG onion chopped 8 oz. Bag shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 & 1/4 Cups cornmeal (I used Smith Brothers which is a yellow cornmeal - not sweet, from a local grainary)...

I bought some Cookie Butter at Trader Joe's this week. Anyone else care to reflect on the subject? I'm in love! I could lick it from my arms - possibly my feet... I will stop typing now.

As I lie here utterly exhausted after a 3 day stretch of work followed by washing & partially detailing my car until dark, knowing I should've been asleep a couple of hours ago and will fully pay for this joyous energy burst tomorrow, this stupid stupid thought keeps creeping through the...

Help! Guidelines, tips, etc. What to add, what not to, store or keep in plastic or metal drum. I don't know where to start.

I was just wondering, (at the risk of a verbal battle) if there are any doomsday preppers among us who are already preparing or "bugging out" and willing to share any information. I'm not currently participating in anything like this because I don't have the money but I've given it a lot of...

When I cook beans, I make several pounds so I can have leftovers. Then I forget what I had in mind & freeze them as is. What do you guys do with pinto or any leftover beans?

I know turnip greens, mustard greens & most greens that you intend to cook can be frozen. What about cabbage? Potatoes without them turning (parboil first)? I know Granny used to bread her okra, then freeze it. Can't remember her ever freezing cabbage. Can it be done? Also have a question...

What do YOU use to flavor red beans & rice?

I have recently had a change in my taste buds/cravings and fallen in love with lemon mint tea. A dear friend grows lemon mint and has offered me some because it has practically taken over her herb garden. I am excited to get some of the fresh herb & now seeking advice on exactly how to make tea...

Today my friend & I will be making Potato loaves and I will be attempting the NY Times No Knead Bread. Is anyone else baking bread today, & if so, what kind?

I know many people dislike or positively hate turnips. I'm looking for the rest of you :-). I checked back to January of 2910 & couldn't find a turnip thread. My grandmother used to slice them & cook them with the greens, or just roasted in the oven with a little oil & S & P. I'm looking for...

As it turns out, I have much more in common with DC members than I do with a lot of people I actually know. So I have checked on my Facebook page about twice in the past 2 - 3 weeks but have nothing to say because it's such a liability risk. I may leave it there for a communication option with...

These are a few of my ingredients. Kind of a weird combo to me. Here it is: a few chicken strips, pkg of Cheddar sausages, potatoes, onions, Persian cucumbers, lemons, sour cream, Havarti, Provolone, Mozzarella, Mexican Melting cheese, & blue cheese Canned: tomatoes, corn, chickpeas, kidney...

Not a big Applebee's fan but I did like their veggie patch pizza which they removed from the menu - my reason for going there. It was almost like their cheesey spinach dip on a flour tortilla baked with tiny diced tomatoes and mushrooms. I would like to make this at home anyway. I need to be...

I know there are so many ways to use berries but the season is about to be upon us and I will have blueberries out the wazoo. I will be getting some strawberries from a local u-pick berry farm. I am going to list off a few things I've tried in the past. There's the usual preserves, cakes, ice...

Threw together a pie from leftovers and it turned out perty dang good. I used leftover dark chocolate ganache, leftover evaporated milk with corn starch until thickened, hunks of cream cheese from a couple of opened boxes, a little extra sugar all in a double boiler until it looked and tasted...