Today Suzy, Jackie and I got together to make granola. Suzy shared her grandmother's no fail, basic and healthy recipe with us and we improvized to create a...
My husband's birthday is next week and I wanted to bake him a homemade yellow (or white) cake with buttercream frosting (chocolate fudge) . Does anyone have a...
Yesterday, Liz and I made peach cobbler for a Toast for the Teachers. It was so delicious and simple to make that I thought I'd share the recipe. It probably...
As Liz and I were preparing our peaches for the peach cobbler yesterday, manually removing the pits from the peaches, Liz remembered a fabulous tool her...
Thanks, Allison! Your recipe came just on time, I have a batch of peaches waiting for me! Also, I don't know if you or somebody else here talked about a great...
Thanks for the great tool tip! I checked it out and it looks great. I will definitely get myself one since I usually end up wasting so much of the peach taking...
Here's another great summer dessert that Liz and I made for the Toast to the Teachers. It's simple, delicious and a sure crowd pleaser. It's one of her...
Exactly! In fact, I bought it originally thinking about my grandmother who, for health reasons, can't eat the tomatoe's skins. You will be amazed at how...
I always make my birthday and other celebratory cakes from Sweet and Natural by Meredith McCarty. They are delicious and full of flavor. They also happen to be...
Trader Joe's! If you bake a ton with chocolate , you may want to buy this 10lb Belgium Dark Chocolate bar at Trader Joe's for only $2.00/lb. I think it is...
Hi all, my sister in law just had her second baby and I am going out to help her for a few days. I am hoping to cook a bunch and freeze some meals for them,...
Lasagne and Quiches are great. How about making some basil pesto and tomato sauce. Both freeze well and can be pulled out of the freezer and added to pasta....
Deborah and all. I got the soft skin peeler per Deborah's recommendation and I was extremely impressed with how well it works. It's the serrated edge of the...
Hi all: I know this is not really the forum for doing this, but I am looking for a young, caring, energetic sitter for my 7-year-old son. I am about to take...
For some people, going on vacation means a break from the kitchen and eating most meals out in restaurants. For me, one of my favorite things to do on vacation...
Hi, all. I found a great recipe on Epicurious for coconut tamales. I can't wait to try it, but it calls for dried corn husks and masa harina. Any ideas where...
Amy, Super supermarket in Orange is a great source of everything Latin American. I have seen the masa flour and the dried corn husks over there. Its address...
The Masa Harina you can get in the pathmark or shoprite but the corn husks are another story I don't know any place in Montclair but there is plenty of small...
Corrado's in Clifton definitely carries masa, and often has corn husks. You may want to call first, though, as I have seen an ingredient there one day, and...
Hi everyone, in two weeks I am hosting a cocktail party for a friend who is getting married. I was planning on doing the cooking myself but the guest list...
What type of food and in what price range?? Mardi Gras on Bloomfield in Verona and Whole Foods take orders or you can stop in and buy what is available that...
Hi Suzy - two local caterers whose food I have enjoyed are: Joni Bronander and Pam Wright. Their catering numbers, respectively,are: 973.783.5222 and...
Hi, I am looking for a restaurant recommendation that could do a Hawaiian Luau for a private party. I need something w/in a 15-20 minute drive from South...
Hi Suzy - I have used Tia's (on Valley Road in Upper Montclair) for a few different parties. You can order just an item or two, or she can assist in putting...
Hi, I've used Tia's food of Love on Valley Road in Upper Montclair and have been really happy with the food & service. Also, I've heard Rustic Foods is good. ...
Hi, I have used Tia's on Valley Road in Upper Montclair. The food was fantastic. I have also heard Rustic Foods in Montclair is really good. I have a friend...
I know that many members have been concerned about the health effects that heat, microwaves and plastics (such as containers and saran wrap) can have on our...
Though there may be dangers microwaving with plastics, the email attached is a hoax that's been circulating for several years. See these links for more...
Hello my name is Dorie and I am new to the group. I am married with two children, live in Central, IL and work full time in an office. I love to cook and...
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