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Thinking about getting a small meat slicer for home use and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or insight on getting one? For those who may have one, do you recommend a certain name brand over all others? If so, why?

With Thanksgiving coming up next month I'm going to be baking some pumpkin pies for the family, and friends and was wondering if anyone had any experience using fresh pumpkin instead of buying the canned stuff? Is it feasible or even worth it? It sounds like it could be a little more trouble...

Definitely going to have to make some of them up and see how they taste. Sounds great.

I still prefer corks when going for a fancy dinner, or event because I'm so used to it. A bottle of champagn with a screw cap at a wedding just isn't the same :) When I'm just at home having a glass I don't mind the screw caps though or even with company or during any informal get together.

Doesn't sound like a bad idea, will have to pick some up next time I'm out shopping.

I'm going to be smoking two 22oz porter house steaks tomorow night and when smoking the wood I use is usually hickery or cherry. I was wondering if anyone has ever used a type of wood that resulted in a flavor that just stood above the rest?

I've done it the Alton Brown was as well with great results. One thing to keep in mind though is that you need to watch the A/C filters you use. First time I made it I ended up with the fibers of the filter all over the jerkey.

If the can does not pop when you open it, that should be the first indicator. The pop is caused by pressure between the can and the food, and if that pressure is not there then it leaked out of the can from some where.

A recipe I'm going to be preparing calls for a total of two cups of crushed almonds to be used through out the cooking process. I was wondering if anyone has any experience substituting almonds for other types of nuts, and if so what kind would you recomend? I've made the dish a couple times in...

You can use it in dry rubs also for different meats.

I'm not a vegan either but that site does have some good ideas.