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  1. PieSusan

    Garter Snakes can be dangerous...

    Garden Grass Snakes also known as Garter Snakes can be dangerous. Yes, grass snakes, not rattlesnakes. Here's why: A couple in Sweetwater, Texas had a lot of potted plants. During a recent cold spell, the wife was bringing a lot of them indoors to protect them from a possible freeze. It...
  2. PieSusan

    Deep Fried Live and 8 Legged Entertainment

    Tako the Octopus cooking show. http://www.8legged.com/entryJS.html Rob DeBorde became a write for Good Eats. For more information read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8Legged_Entertainment
  3. PieSusan

    Tomato Jelly

    This old-fashioned turn-of-the-century (last century) recipe makes a small batch and takes about 4 hours from start to finish including cleaning up the kitchen. However, don't let that stop you--this is so good that I have received requests to make it again and again. Only double the recipe if...
  4. PieSusan

    Buzz has earned his second dot, too!

  5. PieSusan

    Rest in Peace Ron Silver died

    http://www.nypost.com/seven/03152009/news/regionalnews/ron_silver_dies_159710.htm I really admired Ron Silver's acting ability and will miss him.
  6. PieSusan

    Chad Ward's website

    http://www.chadwrites.com/
  7. PieSusan

    RAN Damascus Yaxell Japanese Chef's Knife

    Chico mentioned his wife uses a midsize RAN Damascus Yaxell Japanese Chef's Knife and is happy with it. I have seen these knives in 10 in and 7.5 sizes. They do not have a left-handed version. Does this matter?
  8. PieSusan

    FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts

    http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html You can sign up for email alerts. This site lists information for the last 60 days. It is a good one to bookmark. I would even sticky it, Doc.
  9. PieSusan

    Uptodate Peanut Butter Info (list keeps growing)

    http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
  10. PieSusan

    Maida Heatter mentioned again in NYT

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/magazine/15food-t-000.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=maida%20heatter&st=cse I have a handwritten response from Maida Heatter that I cherish as well along with a silver pin she designed for department stores that I couldn't believe that I found on E-bay. She had gone to...
  11. PieSusan

    TWO GREEN DOTS FOR FISHERS MOM

    I BELIEVE MOTHER SUPERIOR HAS JOINED THE TWO GREEN DOTS CLUB!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
  12. PieSusan

    Grandma Gertie's Flaky Strudel Pastry With Two Filling Variations

    This is a very special heirloom family recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Grandma Gertie's Flaky Strudel Pastry with Two Filling Variations This is a very versatile dough that I learned from my Hungarian grandma. It is an excellent dough to use for pies, pastries, quiches and the...
  13. PieSusan

    Two GREEN DOTS FOR MAMA

    WOO HOO MAMA HAS FINALLY JOINED THE TWO DOT CLUB!!!!! Later drinks on me at the virtual bar!
  14. PieSusan

    How bread works

    http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/bread.htm
  15. PieSusan

    maple bacon lollipops and more!

    http://www.lollyphile.com/store.php Absinthe, Bourbon, Maple Bacon and Wasabi Ginger.
  16. PieSusan

    Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

    Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake Serves at least 12-16. This is very rich, serve very small portions. I adapted this recipe of Nancy Haughton's. Ingredients: 1 (9 oz.) package of chocolate wafer cookies, or make your own 3 Tablespoons sweet butter, melted 12 oz (2 cups) semisweet...
  17. PieSusan

    Chocolate Ruggelach

    Chocolate Rugelach From my mom's recipe box. Yield: 36 cookies. Dough ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet butter or margarine, softened 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour Dough directions: In a large bowl, cream butter and...
  18. PieSusan

    Derby Pie

    Derby Pie From my mom's recipe box. Ingredients: unbaked pie crust, use your favorite 6 oz chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts or pecans 1 stick sweet butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Mix well the chocolate chips, nuts, melted butter...
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