Menu: Italian beef, Cajun shrimp pasta, crudites, homemade salsa & chips, meatballs (no comments there KK - they'll be brown) Eggrolls. I am making what I can tomorrow and the rest Saturday morning.

Ooooh. International. Yum. *licks chops*

Do you have any help in this? Kids, spouse, inlaw?

Here's what I'm thinking, FWIW:

crudites, do ahead tomorrow
chips and salsa, do ahead tomorrow
Italian beef, do ahead tomorrow
meatballs, if time allows-do ahead tomorrow

Sat.
meatballs, if need be
egg rolls
dip berries

I truly hope this helps. You'll let us know how everything goes, riiight? Please say right. I'm a Foodie where ever food is served.

Yes, Pita. Only thing I was going to wait to do was the berries and egg rolls. As Erik can tell, don't make those babies ahead of time. Already told b-i-l that I had to make them there. Everything else can be transported.
Also, I make a kick butt teriyaki pineapple dipping sauce. Or should I go with traditional sweet & sour for the egg rolls?

First, I hope I didn't come off as a patronizing little simp. I was really just thinking "out loud", so to speak (err, to write).

Second, I would absolutely go with the teriyaki pineapple sauce. All. The. Way.


Good luck! *rock on!*

Absolutely not. Ask KK, not judgmental at all. In fact, I love (well almost) everyone's opinion.
With the exception of KK & my opinion of Marcel. Uck.

Ask me?????
Pita....... I don't even know this girl.
Takes all kinds!!!
Sheesh



(I prefer Princess really.I had to the other one wouldn't go )



And she even mentions pineapple and meatballs in the same post again.

ConYO!!!!!!

Well, carp. I was going to quote, only my ancient ma-cheen would exploded.



Hey, different strokes for different folks. I have absolutely no problem with meatballs swimming near pineapple. Call me what you will, just don't call me late for dinner.


*grooooooannnnn* I know. I couldn't help myself.

O.K. kids I have a conundrum.... Jazz Fest starts tommorow and Jen and I can't figure who to go see over the next two weeknds... lets see $50 per ticket 7 days of Jazz fest .... O.K. Who would you rather pay the admission for Stevie Wonder,Tim Magraw, Santanna, Billy Joel, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Jimmy Buffet, Dr. John, Al Green not to mention the 50 other groups that play everyday as well..... such a problem.. thanks.

Ohhhh, I'm seething with envy. For my money, I'd have to see Stevie Wonder, Santanna, Billy Joel, Dr. John and Al Green. That's the straight ticket, I'd have to see. I don't know what your schedule allows for their shows.

However, I wouldn't look down my nose at any of the others you mentioned.

We have a Jambalya Jam every Memorial Day Weekend around these parts and we have an incredible time. I've not regretted any year. Even some acts that were stinko are even worth the trip because the extraordinary acts were superb.

Enjoy. Report back. Preferably with a pictorial documentary. TIA.

Robert Plant for the music,Jimmy Buffet for a good time.

You are a keeper....Please stay with us.

An alliteration for Chuc :

Pineapple is pleasing and pleasantly perfect
whenst prepared properly and placed on portions and piles of food that would be particularly pineapple friendly.

PONTIFICATE!!!
I just said that as Psh said it tonight and it cracked me up.

I mean I was in stitches as it was
really cute he was on his porch PONTIFICATING!!!!


So anywhooooo...Pineapple & meatballs
are perfectly passable...But with
Parmesan in them it is
pathetically not proper.

The end

Maybe I should of clarrified Pita those top 8 are on different days and I can not afford $ 50 per day to see all or should I say $100 a day for both Jenn and I pluss food drink etc..... I'm leaning towards Stevie Wonder..... Last year I got Lucky I got to see Dr,John, Van Morrison and Steely Dan all in the same line up for $35.... the price was raised this year...lol

Damn I also forgot that they threw Elvis Costello in too the mix as well.... too many Headliners and not enough cash.

Noobie here...
Actor..tough decision...depends on what your mood might be...santana is great chillin music, McGraw is dancin music...see what I mean?
Sounds like a fab time...let us know...

Y'all can go to Nola.com and click on the day for everyone that will be here for the next two weeknds..... plus the food is too die for..... I know I'm livining in Heaven.

OK,got two questions.


First question,I would love to invest in some Le Creuset pans but my budget just will not allow it. I have one small Le Creuset pan and I use it every chance I get but its too small for most things. Rachel Ray has similar type pans at Target and there are a few other knock off type pans on the market. Has anyone tried the knock off brand pans and if so,how would you rate them? To me,if they are only so-so,its not worth my money.


Second question,my niece is getting married in Oct. and my sister who has made cakes for years is wanting to do her daughters cake and even cater the wedding. She is in no way a professional caterer and has a tiny kitchen. She did cater her own wedding to her current hubby,we like this one,and even made her own cake but it was a much smaller affair but it almost drove her insane and she was 30 minutes late to her own wedding! Her daughters wedding will have about 250 people and she,my sister, isnt in the best of health. They have tried several tasting menus and found several caterers they like but the frugal mom in her just cant wrap her mind around paying for caterering when she can cook. I also say that with her only daughter getting married,she should focus on her daughter and leave everything else to professionals. Nothing like a micro-managing mom to piss a caterer off. Any suggestions on how to convince my sister to leave the cooking and cake making to professionals?

Whoa,whoa,whoa,forget everything I said and go see Elvis Costello.

Ooohhhhh. I'm not so jealous anymore. Ouch.

Well, crud. How many/Who are playing on the given days? Could you see Stevie Wonder and get lucky with the other line ups?

Okay, I'm still a little jealous. You got to see Van Morrison and Steely Dan in one shot. I don't know whether to hate you or adore you.

ETA: Nebbermind. I just saw you can go online and check out the days/acts. Will do.

Sorry. I've got nothing to offer about the pans. I ended up getting some Kitchen Aid hard anondized pans this past Christmas. Although I do love them, I secretly yearn for the good stuffs.

However, where your Sis is concerned, try to emphasize that this is her ONLY daughter and to fully participate in the day is to let others do the work. She is to set back and bask in the glow of having her daughter marry and all the primping, fussing, tear blotting, sniffling, smiling for photos, nostalgia, hopes, dreams, pride and love that goes with it.

Seriously. The best gift she can give her daughter is to be in the moment with her daughter, not fussing over a canape.

OHMG .....Actor don't you know
anyone????
Connections?? ......Harry???

They are all SO good.....I would go and somehow listen outside to as many as you can....For free......I'm cheap..You can do that.


BUT .....geeeeeeeeez... agggggggghhhhh

If you had to pick one

OK........ Elvis!

Because his *aim is true* and I'm gonna' keeeel that *Momofuku*

There is no place to listen to a sample of his new songs.

This is a rare first TV appearance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLesCQvXVUw

Hi RMG....I like your cookies!!

Got milk?????

You have to have milk to eat Oreos...

I Know KK but I have seen Elvis for like 10 years running... I'm really leaning towards Stevie Wonder for the cash..... This is a music Festival that runs for two weekends..they have a Brass Pass for $800 but come on $800?
They usualy have around 80 local bands playing each day but I can see them for free or around $10 every night.
I Know it is a tuff conundrem and one I will love...lol

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

NOT FAMILIAR WITH THAT BRAND LADY BRILL

BUT LIKE I SAID LOOOONG AGO .............

ANYTHING STAINLESS IS GOOD

SO LONG A PAN DOESN'T FLEX AT THE SIDES

HAS A WELL BALANCED "FEEL"

IT SHOULD WORK WELL FOR YOU

I CAN'T SAY I STAND BY JUST ONE BRAND

IF YOU WERE TO DO A WALK THROUGH OF MY KITCHEN

YOU WOULD FIND I HAVE A HODGE PODGE OF

DIFFERENT BRANDS

EVEN SOME OLD REVEREWARE WHICH BELONGED TO MY MOM

I HAVE CUISINART, ALLCLAD. WEAREVER. AND SOME BRAND YOU NEVER HEARD OF

ESP WHEN IT COMES TO MY WOKS AND PRESSURE COOKERS (MY FAVE TO USE )

SO NOT SURE IF YOU'RE LOOKING AT A SET..

OR A SPECIFIC "PIECE"

GRAB HOLD OF IT

PERHAPS SPIN IT IN YOUR HAND

"FEEL" THE BALANCE

THE WAY THE HANDLE IS MADE AND JOINED

AND IF IT'S GOOD

BUY IT

OH MAKE SURE UR BURNER TOP CAN TAKE IT TOO

QUOTE

MAN THIS IS A TOUGH TEST

AS THIS IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST SITUATIONS

ONE COULD IMAGINE

IT INVOLVES "MATTERS OF THE HEART"

NOT SURE HOW YOU'LD DO IT WITHOUT OFFENDING

SOMEONE................

SO MAYBE A COMPROMISE ...............

LET HER MAKE THE CAKE

THEN UNPLUG HER STOVE AFTER SHE DOES

HAVE THE CATERER PRE RESERVED FOR THE OCCASION

AND HAVE SOME ROPE AND HANDCUFFS READY

JUST IN CASE

JUST KIDDING LADY BRILL

DON'T REALLY HAVE A GOOD RESOLUTION FOR THIS ONE EITHER

GONNA BE A TOUGH PULL

FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED THOUGH

ALL THE BEST

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

OH I FORGOT LADY BRILL

KNOCKOFFS ARE PRETTY GOOD ACTUALLY

HAVE SOME EMERAL WARE

OF COURSE IT'S MADE BY ALLCLAD

BUT IT IS GOOD

MARTHA ACTUALLY HAD ONE GOOD PIECE IN HER COLLECTION

A 4LTR SAUCE PAN

WHICH IS DESIGNED PATTERNED AFTER

A JAPANESE SAUCE PAN

THE SIDES ARE ROUNDED

SO WHEN THE FLUIDS INSIDE COME TO A BOIL

IT ........TO A CERTAIN DEGREE.... WILL STIR ITSELF

PRETTY NEAT

NOT SURE IT'S STILL IN PRODUCTION

BUT IT IS THE BEST ONE OF HER ENTIRE COLLECTION

THE REST OF THE KNOCK OFFS ARE PRETTY MUCH

MADE BY ALLCLAD

SO YOU CAN'T REALLY GO WRONG

THOUGH I'VE NEVER LIKED THE IDEA OF GLASS TOPS OR COVERS

EVEN IF THEY'RE TEMPERED

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SHOPPING

SOUNDS LIKE FUN

NOTHING LIKE LOOKIN AT COOKING GADGETS

AFTER SIPPING WHISKEY
TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

TOUGH ONE ACTOR.......................

NEED A BIT OF CLARIFICATION IF YOU PLEASE

WILL THERE BE MORE THAN ONE "ACT" PER DAY

PER ENTRY FEE???????

MOST JAZZ FESTS HAVE AT LEAST FOUR RIGHT?

SINCE YOU MAY NOT REPLY TO THIS SOON ENOUGH

IF THERE IS MORE THAT ONE HEADLINER PER DAY

GO WITH THE DAY

THAT HAS AT LEAST TWO YOU KNOW OF

THE REST WILL BE GRAVY

IF ONLY ONE ................................

THEN PERHAPS A COIN TOSS

SHRUG

WITH THAT MANY TALENTS..........

HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

SHRUG PITA

YOU JUDGE LADY BRILL INCORRECTLY

AND YOU MIGHT JUDGE ME THAT WAY AS WELL

THING IS ..........I THINK EVERYONE WELL KNOWS

THE LOSS OF SOMEONE DEAR

BUT A MONTHY UPDATE OF THAT SADNESS GETS A BIT TIRESOME

I'VE BEEN PARTICIPATING ON THESE BOARDS FOR THREE YEARS NOW

AND HAVE HEARD MANY A TEAR FALL

AND SEEN MANY HUGS GIVEN

WHAT DIFFERS IS USUALLY IT WILL HAPPEN ONCE

FOR A POSTER AND THAT'S THE END OF IT

REMEMBERANCE KEPT TO THE POSTERS OWN

NOW I'M GOING TO ASK YOU A QUESTION

DID YOU READ THE POST LADY BRILL REPLIED TO?

DID YOU NOT THINK IT ODD TO INCLUDE THAT MOMENT

OF SENTIMENT IN ANSWERING THE QUESTION OF

HOW TO GET CDS OR DOWNLOADS..........?

KINDA LIKE WATCHING A ADVETISMENT FOR WIEGHT LOSS

AS IT IS BEING HELD IN A FUNERAL HOME....

JUST ODD

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

SOOOOOOOOO MANY Q&A'S TONIGHT

WHAT THE HECK

THOUGH IT "IS" TOUGH TO GET ME HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER

AND SINCE I CHEATED AND READ AHEAD A TAD

I WOULD SAY GO WITH THE

DIPPING SAUCE .........WET AND MELTING

OOOZING ......SHALL WE SAY

IF POSSIBLE ...RENT ONE OF THEM CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN THINGIES ...............

IF NOT GET YOURSELF ONE OF THEM STERNO FONDUE POT SET UPS

HAVE CHILLED PLATES .....TO ALLOW THEM DIPPED

FRUITS TIME TO CONGEAL

SERVE WITH SPARKILING ANYTHING.........

AND HAVE GOODIE BAGS WITH CONDOMS AND IUDS

READY TO PASS OUT

OK OK SORRY .......................

COULDN'T HELP MESELF

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

Tough one, but I would emphasize that best gift from momma to beautiful, only daughter bride is healthy, calm happy mom who has nothing but time for said daughter. Instead of time spent on planning, cooking, catering etc. time better spent on building special mom/daughter memories around most special event in daughter's life. Maybe get family members to back this up with suggestions (or gift certificates for) things.

As one who has dealt with health issues, I would emphasize the "healthy" part most of all. The last thing she wants to do is run herself down and not be well enough to fully participate in and enjoy her only daughter's wedding!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO K

AS I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH FRIDGE SPACE YOU'LL HAVE

OR HOW MUCH BREATHING ROOM THERE WILL BE

AS THE MORE PEEPS YOU HAVE CHUC

THE WARMER THE CLIMATE WILL BE INSIDE

WHERE EVER YOU'LL BE HOLDING THE SHINDIG

PRE MADE MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA....

AS FAR AS HOW SANITARY THE PRESENTATION

AND CLEANUP WILL GO

BUT THE SAUCY WAY WILL BE FUN

I GUESS IT WOULD ALSO DEPEND ON THE CROWD

A STANDING EVENT WOULD SUIT DIPPING MORE THAN PRE MADE

AS IF YOUR GUESTS ARE PAROUSING AROUND

THEY CAN HELP THEMSELVES LEISURLY

AND CAN ALSO HAVE IT PLAIN IF THEY PLEASE

PREMADE MIGHT MELT DUE TO HUMIDITY

A SITTING EVENT........BOTH BUT THE CONVENIENCE OF PREMADE MIGHT PLAY IN BETTER

AS GUESTS CAN SET THIER PLATES DOWN ON THE TABLE TO PARTAKE

EITHER WAY

SERVE WITH SOME KIND OF BUBBLY STUFF

AND HAVE RISQUE GOODY BAGS HANDY

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

[quote name='ITSJUSTMEAOD' date='April 25, 2008 - 06:27 AM' post='244958']
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

SOOOOOOOOO MANY Q&A'S TONIGHT

Yes, and I have another one. What's the best website to go to to find out the definition of cooking terms? Is food.com a good one? There are so many terms I see on TC and don't know the answer. I'm just a country cook and don't understand alot. But I make a mean beans and cornbread.

Great question, I would like to know the answer to this one too. So much of the time when they are describing their dishes - it is all greek to me!!!

GEEEEEEEEEESE CHUC

SOOOOOOOOO MANY DELEMAS

ADDING A FEW MORE COINS TO THE EQUASION

GO AHEAD AND "KICK BUTT"

PERSONALLY I LIKE A SPICED UP SOY STYLE FOR EGG ROLLS

AS THE THICK AND DRIPPY KIND HAS BECOME

A STEREOTYPED DRESSING

OH BY THE BY CHUC

FORGOT TO MENTION IN THE OTHER POSTS ABOUT YOUR CHOC BERRIES

PICTURE THIS

A TABLE COVERED WITH PLATES OF PRE MADE BERRIES (AVAIL TABLE SPACE WILL DETERMINE HOW MANY PLATES YOU WILL HAVE)

COMPARED TO A TABLE

WITH A FOUNTAIN/ FONDUE CENTERPIECE

STACKS OF CHILLED PLATES (IF IN A HALL OF SORTS A STORAGE CART CAN USUALLY BE HAD OR RENT ONE WITH AN ICE COMPARTMENT)

CONTAINER OF SPEARS

PLATTERS OF FRUIT

WHAT WILL OCCUPY MORE SPACE?

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

BOY YOU ALLS KNOW HOW TO MAKE A POSTER WORK

OOOOOOOOOOOOO.........K

THIS MAY SEEM LIKE A WISE GUY ANSWER SHY

BUT THE BEST SITE????

I WOULD SAY.....................

GOOGLE

PUT IN WHATEVER STYLE OF CUISINE YOU NEED TO KNOW

AND

VIOLA!!!!!!!!!

A MILLION PLUS LINKS

I HAVE ALSO BEEN SURPRISED THAT MANY UTENSIL SITES HAVE

RECIPIES AND HOW TO'S

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

SURF ON



I JUST WISH I HAD THE BENIFIT OF THE NET

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER



BEANS???????????????????????????????

DID I HEAR BEANS????????????????????

HERE COMES A QUESTION FOR YOU SHY.......

GOT GAS??????

HECK I LIKE BAKED BEANS ...CHILI AND BEANS...

BUT IT'S REALLY NOT ADVISABLE TO BE WITHIN

20 OR SO FEET OF ME AFTERWARDS


TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

P.S. LOVES THE CORNBREAD TOO... BUT I USUALLY BUY MINE .....OR BUY ANNA MILLER'S MIX....IT'S THE BESTEST ......AND I'M TOO DANG LAZY TO BAKE ANYTHING

SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH

THAT SURE WAS FUN

I LOVES THESE TESTS

PRETTY SURE I DIDN'T SCORE VERY HIGH....

BUT HOPEFULLY "PAR FOR THE COURSE"

WHAT THE HECK

THEM Q'S WAS THERE

I WAS HERE

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

NO MAKING HERE'S FROM THERE

SINCE THERE IS SOOOO MUCH TESTIN GOING ON...

GOING TO ADD A QUESTION OF ME OWN....

READY GANG????? (THAT'S NOT IT 8I )

WHEN "MAKING BACON" HOW DO YOU GET IT PERFECT????????

WOULD IT BE BY CONSTANTLY FLIPPING???

ASSISTED PRESSING WITH LOW TEMP???

MED TEMP AND CONSTANT OBSERVATION

OR

MICROED WITH LOTS OF NAPKINS???



ALL RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS WILL BE ACCEPTED

FUN IS THE INTENT

HAVE SOME

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

THERE WITHIN YOUR OWN WORDS LAY THE ANSWER NICI.............

YOU BE STUDYIN THE WRONG CULTURE

FOGET GREEK................

STUDY FRENCH

EVEN VIET DISHES ARE FOUNDED ON FRENCH

THIS SEASON

YOU MIGHT WANT TO TAKE A SIDE COURSE IN

ITALIAN

BUT REALLY COOKING ISN'T ROCKET SCIENCE

BEST "SHOOT FROM THE HIP"

IT'S USUALLY THE BEST WAY

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

Damn Justme your answer is quite easy..... make the bacon in a cast iron skillet ofcourse... will come out perfect every time...

Yes, a cast iron skillet is essential for bacon, and I would add that the heat has to be very low. You can't rush bacon. And this way, you don't even have to turn it.
Don't shoot me, but bacon should be a flavoring, not a main ingredient.

ITA your sis should sit this one out. Not a good idea. She'll be running around like a chicken with it's head cut off and not enjoying her daughter's day. I repeat. Not a good idea. As the the convincing, 250 people is A LOT!. She'll be working the whole time. Remind her of that.

Yowza Brill, went to a website to look at the La Creuset. Not in my budget either. For Xmas my two sis's gave me the complete Pampered Chef stainless steel collection. I love them so. Stove top and oven ready to 425 degrees. You could buy those a piece at a time.

1. Robert Plant and Allison Kraus
2. Santana
3. Billy Joel
4.Jimmy Buffet
Actually 1 and 2 are a toss up.... Plant and Krauss are getting all sorts of critical acclaim for the collaboration they have ... but I would kill to see Santana again.

Dear Bril...
I just bought a 6 quart enamal /cast iron duch oven on E-Bay; it was new in box and a Lodge brand pot to boot. Total cost was 55.00. When compared to 100 to 200 dollar prices for Lecreuset or Racheal Ray I am quite happy with my purchase. I mean... it is cast iron and enamal. As a side note the pot is great for braising...I have made 2 batches of killer chili verde in it and I love it.
As for your sister... one idea would be for her to have family and friends help with food prep; some of our best friends oldest daughter got married and basically a group of us did the reception. The daughter said it was the greatest wedding gift she could imagine. The parents bought the food and we cooked and served(and cleaned). It was a loot of work but the end result was gratifying.

post='244958']
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

SOOOOOOOOO MANY Q&A'S TONIGHT

Yes, and I have another one. What's the best website to go to to find out the definition of cooking terms? Is food.com a good one? There are so many terms I see on TC and don't know the answer. I'm just a country cook and don't understand alot. But I make a mean beans and cornbread.
[/quote]
Ham hocks or bacon????

Also, pancakes! Makes em turn out perfect with crispy edges. Yummy! I only eat turkey bacon except when camping (Oh the smell wafting through the cool crisp air in the morning) and I nuke the turkey bacon on paper towels.

Ham Hocks of course!

And a right wing conservative good morning to you.....

Hello all,
In Kristy's defense I have to say that a death of someone in your family gives you the right to remember them for a year, for a couple of years, for the rest of your life mind you! And it's a way to mourn that loved one! So mourn away Kristy.

I feel her pain, for I have lost a parent too and has been a few years but it feels like it was yesterday.
I guess you have to experience that if you want to be sensitive of someone's feelings huh? But then again, I have to say that even if you still have your parents bless you, but remember how to pick and choose your words around those of us who have.
Even losing a loved family pet makes you mourn EVERY DAY not just a little while.

So if martyrdom is for Kristy, then let it be. It's her way of showing respect.

We have our moments and our "internet persona" but we also remember how to not hurt someone's feelings.

I also am not real keen on McCain; that being said he is going to be the guy and so that is who I will vote for. I am just hoping he gets a good running mate. I would not be unhappy if he got Romney but it looks like that is not going to happen. It should be a real interesting election... especially if Obama is the Dem nominee. I can't wait till he has to back up all of his spending ideas with how he intends to fund them ... that will probably scare the mods and conservatives so much that the election will not be close.

Well said.... my wife's youngest sister passed away un expectedly over 5 years ago and we still have moments of real pain. A loss is a loss , no matter what or whom it is. We can only take life one day at a time and try to move on..... but we also understand that some days are harder than others.