tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post3685775200716709065..comments2023-12-26T02:26:55.369-05:00Comments on MemeGRL: MPM--Like Septa...Or NotOoniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162162953846737959noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post-23357830007865189752009-11-09T19:19:26.311-05:002009-11-09T19:19:26.311-05:00I think I heard about a transit strike in Philadep...I think I heard about a transit strike in Philadephia. Is that the area you live in? Bummer.<br />Looks like your family is going to have a delicious week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595549057172510815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post-28567022234432445192009-11-09T13:46:14.912-05:002009-11-09T13:46:14.912-05:00I think the key to mashed potatoes is finding the ...I think the key to mashed potatoes is finding the right variety of potato that creates a smooth (not mealy) but not too-gooey texture after boiling and mashing. I had luck with some little brown potatoes from a cheap 5lb bag (they looked like mini baking potatoes. I peeled and diced them but I did notice they took a LONG time to soften in the boiling water. After draining them, I mash by hand (never a blender) and add 1 - 2 tbs butter and allow that to melt. Then I add 1/2 C regular sour cream (NOT lite!) 1-2 tsp. garlic salt, some black pepper, and fresh chives if I have them. I mix by hand with a large spoon. They always turn out smooth and creamy (no lumps) but again, besides using the right potato, the key is really boiling them long enough.brandy101https://www.blogger.com/profile/17279874906424110849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post-27906399468667309352009-11-09T12:02:09.168-05:002009-11-09T12:02:09.168-05:00I am impressed with your meal planning. And those...I am impressed with your meal planning. And those cans of pineapple? How great to have used up these random dust-gatherers to nicely.<br /><br />Wonderful Cocktails of the Decades idea.jenniferhttp://www.mothersofbrothers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post-48054208152148472142009-11-09T09:07:13.135-05:002009-11-09T09:07:13.135-05:00Sorry about the Kale. It's one of those thing...Sorry about the Kale. It's one of those things I really want to like too, but just can't.<br /><br />Bad news, the ricer does make a big difference. I LOVE mashed potatoes made with mine, but my hubby misses the lumps so I usually just mash away with ye old potato masher.<br /><br />Have a wonderful time at your SIL's party. Take tall, italian breadsticks, spread butter on the top 1/2 or 1/3 depending on how big they are. Spread with butter, sprinkle with parmesan (the good stuff), then wrap thinly sliced prosciutto around the butter/cheese mix. Serve in a tall glass or vase, delicious and easy. <br /><br />I've also been loving pizza pinwheels or roll-ups lately, http://picky-palate.com/2009/05/28/bbq-ranch-chicken-and-cheddar-pizza/ and Pioneer Woman's jalapeno poppers, although I have not tried the poppers. <br /><br />Whatever you take, have fun!Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069766352588066139.post-21837235813357687892009-11-09T07:17:35.093-05:002009-11-09T07:17:35.093-05:00Dood? Bring the Trader Joe's stuff. Trust me ...Dood? Bring the Trader Joe's stuff. Trust me when I tell you it all gets scarfed down wherever I bring it. And they're always all, "TJ's? NO WAAAAY!"<br /><br />If that doesn't do it for you, 320 makes amazing homemade (storemade) nachos and Pico de Guaco. It is out of this world.Domestic Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034924702019610611noreply@blogger.com