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Vacation and Traveling :: RE: Miami Hotel

Author: Chocoholic
Subject: Re: re: Miami Hotel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 4:34 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

Cookies n Cream wrote:

There is no way you're gonna get a hotel for that price. Not even a 2 star probably!
Miami is a VERY expensive vacation.....
The only hotel which was a normal price is the claridge hotel.
It looks very nice in the pictures. People told me that it's not that nice though.
A house actually comes out the cheapest. They're all 250 a day + a 1 time cleaning fee.

Would you be interested in going to Orlando? Hotels there are much cheaper , or you can get a house with a pool for 120 a night. Only thing is that there's nothing to do for Shabos there .

Miami is expensive, but hotels under 140$ are widely available, bt it might be more difficult once the high season gets very close, but if you booked 1 month or more ago they were very available.
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Mazel Tov on Births :: RE: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!

Author: Chocoholic
Subject: re: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 4:25 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 16

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Vacation and Traveling :: RE: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?

Author: cindy324
Subject: re: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 4:09 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

Quote:

I also thought $5,000, assuming we could get tickets for 900-1000

Ok, so DH and I went last May, we got tickets for $760 each including taxes, direct flight, Delta airlines. It's also perfect weather there in May, so if that's an option, I would go then.

We stayed in a hotel the whole time at $160-$180 per night (we stayed in 2 diff. places, that's why the price range) We stayed for 9 night, so it cost us about $1600 just for lodging.

We took tours to Chevron and of the Kosel tunnels (which your DH would LOVE if he's a history and archeology buff, on that thought you should also do Ir Dovid, we used Artzeinu tours you can look them up online and book tours online, too!)

I think that the whole trip, including eating out every day,plus shabbos meals at the hotels plus a bit of shopping cost us between $5-$6000.

We did not rent a car, we got everywhere by bus, incl. the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv. Taxis are not too expensive either, so I would think twice renting a car there, we were especially nervous about ending up in dangerous Arab neighborhoods.

Anyway, hope this was helpful, gotta run, Good Shabbos!!

Chit Chat :: RE: 6000 posts

Author: ra_mom
Subject: re: 6000 posts
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 4:04 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

congrats!
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Infants :: RE: Please help! Black bowel movement after vaccine

Author: ra_mom
Subject: re: Please help! Black bowel movement after vaccine
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:50 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

I'm glad everything is okay B"H!
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Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: ra_mom
Subject: Re: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wif
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:30 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

OldYoung wrote:

Can you pack a lunch for me too?? Good for you that you can get away with sending these kinds of meals! if I packed my husband this kind of lunch he'd probably decide to just make his own. (And put in some fruit-roll-ups, potato chips, pringles, and a mountain dew! )

Lol! Let's see if I can manage with keeping up this menu this week. I made the 4 sandwiches for the freezer so far, so hopefull I will.
And let's see how long before he gets bored of my lunches again.
OldYoung, what do you think I take for myself? I grab a 3 oz. pop top can of tuna, some frozen bread, a fork, and a bag of baby carrots (if I am lucky.) I should really just make 2 of what he's having, but who has patience?
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Baby Names :: RE: Technically it's DH's turn...

Author: Chloe
Subject: Re: re: Technically it's DH's turn...
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:30 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

happyone wrote:

If you really want to 'give the name' to your mom, have another child and give just that name.

As if it's up to us, plus there's a 50% chance of her subsequent pregnancies being girls.
Personally, if there's no other person who could be named for your mother's father, while your husband's grandfather already has names or chances to have others named after him I would give it to the one who doesn't or will not have others named after him.
There are many times people switch turns. This would be one of them for me.

Vacation and Traveling :: RE: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?

Author: jelibean
Subject: re: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:25 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

Hechsherim will be an issue for you so be sure to talk to your rav about what you should eat in Israel, and what you should avoid.

If you can swing it, I recommend one Shabbat in the Old City of Y-m (nothing like Shabbat at the Kotel) or staying within walking distance of the Old City. People do rent out rooms and small apartments in the Old City. We did this once, for my birthday, but DH arranged it and I don't know how much it cost. I have a good friend who used to live in the Old City (just moved out this past summer), so if you'd like, I can ask her for reasonably-priced ideas.

I'd do the other Shabbat in Tsfat. It's also an amazing atmosphere, and it would be so great for you to be with your students. There's a restaurant in the Old City of Tsfat that offers full meals (pre-paid) and I've heard the food is really good. I don't recall the name, but I'm sure another imamother will know what I'm talking about. I do know a shaliach family in Tsfat, so if you'd like, I can contact them to help with accomodations.
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Kugels and Side Dishes :: Fat free pumpkin applesce squares

Author: chocolate moose
Subject: Fat free pumpkin applesce squares
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:25 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Fat free pumpkin applesce squares
a la Spark People

6 egg whites
1 cup applesce
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1/2 tsp allspice, or to taste

You mix your ingredients and bake in a deep 8 inch pan at 375 for about 20 minutes. Eat cold.
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OMG ...what's with all the people who do not ....

do as many bedikos as I do?
do as much chessed as I do?
do not keep shabbos as carefully as I do?
avoid loshon horah as I am?
who are not as humble as I am?

Cakes, Cookies, and Muffins :: Brownies a la the clean eating way

Author: chocolate moose
Subject: Brownies a la the clean eating way
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:23 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Brownies a la the clean eating way

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 T cinnamon, or less
1 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1 cup cooked sweet potato (small or medium)
1/2 cup agave nectar or honey or corn syrup
1/4 cup oil (olive, if you can stand it)
1 tsp vanilla extract (pure of course)
6 egg whites

You mix your ingredients and bake for 20 minutes in a 8 by 8 inch or similar baking pan
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OMG ...what's with all the people who do not ....

do as many bedikos as I do?
do as much chessed as I do?
do not keep shabbos as carefully as I do?
avoid loshon horah as I am?
who are not as humble as I am?

Working Women :: RE: Gifts for my non Jewish employees

Author: chocolate moose
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:19 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

In that case, thanksgiving is a better time, from a halachic standpoint anyway.
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OMG ...what's with all the people who do not ....

do as many bedikos as I do?
do as much chessed as I do?
do not keep shabbos as carefully as I do?
avoid loshon horah as I am?
who are not as humble as I am?

Kugels and Side Dishes :: RE: frozen mixed veggies kugel

Author: ra_mom
Subject: Re: re: frozen mixed veggies kugel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:19 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 9

reed wrote:

Thanks for the recipe. It looks very simple. Fewer steps and ingredients than most others.

Do you cook or blanche the brocolli at all? Or do you just let it thaw before using? I've seen both suggestions for various kugel recipes. Just wondering what works best.

Oops, sorry I left out a step. You defrost and drain the broccoli before using.
No need to blach. This is one of the most simple recipes I have.
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Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: Tova
Subject: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:18 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

[My husband actually does make my lunch every day - he's in kollel and I work - and it is SO nice. Tuna fish made by someone else tastes SO much better than tuna fish where you had to open the can, etc.]

Chit Chat :: RE: 6000 posts

Author: ny21
Subject: re: 6000 posts
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:17 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

mazal tov

Organizing :: RE: LAUNDRY DAY!! experts advide on stain fighters please?

Author: ra_mom
Subject: re: LAUNDRY DAY!! experts advide on stain fighters please?
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:17 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 24

Thank you myprincess.
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Mazel Tov on Births :: RE: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!

Author: jelibean
Subject: re: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:16 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 16

Adding my Mazel Tov too! How nice to go into Shabbat hearing such wonderful news from 2 imamothers.

May you have only nachat from your newest daughter -- I'm sure you have plenty of willing and able hands at home just waiting to help you out!

Shabbat Shalom!
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Mazel Tov on Births :: RE: Mazel Tov MommyinIsrael2

Author: jelibean
Subject: re: Mazel Tov MommyinIsrael2
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:14 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 19

Mazel Tov! May you have only nachat from your new little prince. I had my last child in Israel -- my first sabra too. (DH is a sabra, but someone else gave birth to him, obviously... )

Shabbat Shalom!
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The World of Computers :: RE: does anyone here know hardware?

Author: penguin
Subject: re: does anyone here know hardware?
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:11 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 10

make sure you don't have too many filters, anti-spyware etc programs. I kept adding more thinking it would be safer .

..u..n...t...i..l .... t...h...e ... s...l...o...w...n...e...s...s ... d...r...o...v...e ... m...e... c...r...a...z...y...

now I got rid of norton & just have mcafee but I turned off automatic updates bec. every morning it was downloading updates & I couldn't do a thing! Still, when I try to open a document, it can take a good few minutes unless I open from word or excel - I can't open from shortcuts...I think I just need a new computer..

Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: Maya
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:05 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

JudyJudith wrote:

I do have these guilt feelings about breakfast though. Dh doesn't come home for breakfast anymore, because of his morning route. If he would, he would be late to kollel. Instead he usually has coffee or buys a sandwich. I'm always offering him to send along something, but he doesnt want me too. I don't insist enough because my mornings are busy enough as is, but I always feel bad about it.

When my husband was in kollel and I worked, we did it the other way around. He made my lunch (although I have no idea why that was necessary). Then we switched roles.
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The World of Computers :: RE: does anyone here know hardware?

Author: OOTBubby
Subject: re: does anyone here know hardware?
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 3:02 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 10

I do graphics design which overlaps with applications you use (I mainly use Adobe CS4 suite plus MS Office applications).

I just bought a new system, and asked advice on the Adobe user forums as to what to get.

Their advice (which I took) was for a Quad core processor with 8 GB of ram and Windows 7 64 bit operating system.

I have just started using the new system so I can't fully evalute it yet

Mazel Tov on Births :: RE: Mazel Tov MommyinIsrael2

Author: neverbored
Subject: re: Mazel Tov MommyinIsrael2
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:57 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 19

Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov on Births :: RE: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!

Author: neverbored
Subject: re: B"H we have our fourth girl!!!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:53 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 16

Mazel Tov!

School age children :: RE: Strategies for helping a 6 year old fall asleep

Author: ROCHELLE
Subject: re: Strategies for helping a 6 year old fall asleep
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:39 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

I would love to hear the replies, cuz i have the same problem with my 6 year old daughter.

Infants :: RE: Please help! Black bowel movement after vaccine

Author: Fabulous
Subject: re: Please help! Black bowel movement after vaccine
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:32 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

thanks ladies.

dr. said not vaccine related. He's also not on iron, but is on prune juice but for several reasons. He asked a few questions like is he acting different? I said yes but I attributed it to the shots. Also, if I saw any blood, which I didn't. He said if I continued to see it overnight, to bring him in. Plus when dh came home he claimed it looked more like dark, dark, dark green (sorry if tmi).

Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: OldYoung
Subject: Re: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wif
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:28 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

ra_mom wrote:

Same here Meema2Kids. It's because dh gets so fussy about what I send, that I just give up.
I think I will make a lunch menu for dh at the beginning of the week so that I am prepared (e/t has to be prepared in the fridge at beginning of week), and so that I am not repetative.
I will try this...

Sunday:
tuna sandwiches from freezer
ready baggie of baby carrots, grape tomatoes and sliced kirbies
banana

Monday:
container containing lettuce mix, grape tomatoes, cubed kirbies (kirbies in a baggie so that it stays fresh made ahead ot time), turkey strips, tiny container of creamy dressing, packet of melba toast, fork and napkin
sliced apple

Tues:
pastrami sandwich from freezer
ready baggie of baby carrots, grape tomatoes and pepper strips
natural apple sauce cup

Thurs:
container containing lettuce mix, grape tomatoes, pepper strips, deviled eggs, tiny container of vinaigrette dressing, packet of melba toast, fork and napkin
peeled orange

Now I've got work to do!

Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: esteec
Subject: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:21 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

this is funny! when we were first married i used to make DH's lunch, but i was so slow at it that one day he just made both of our lunches himself. from that day forward he always made my lunch and his own!
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Recipe Collection :: RE: Meat Strudel

Author: yummydd
Subject: re: Meat Strudel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:19 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

Just a tip: blending the eggs and bread makes the mixture very fluffy and light.

Vacation and Traveling :: RE: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?

Author: ClaRivka
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:18 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

renting a car there can get very expensive- abt $500 for 2 weeks. Just go with the busses and the occasional taxi.
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Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: JudyJudith
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:17 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

Dh eats lunch by his mother. How's that?

I'm at work by his lunch break, so he doesn't bother coming home. Instead he goes to his mother who is much closer to his kollel than home. On the days that I don't work I love preparing lunch for him, cuz otherwise I wouldn't prepare a/t normal for myself.

I do have these guilt feelings about breakfast though. Dh doesn't come home for breakfast anymore, because of his morning route. If he would, he would be late to kollel. Instead he usually has coffee or buys a sandwich. I'm always offering him to send along something, but he doesnt want me too. I don't insist enough because my mornings are busy enough as is, but I always feel bad about it.
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Recipe Collection :: RE: Meat Strudel

Author: gdgirl
Subject: re: Meat Strudel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:16 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

no prob, hope it comes out good-let me know. enjoy and good luck.

Vacation and Traveling :: RE: Israel- on a budget- Can it work?

Author: la456
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:12 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

I was wondering the same thing, but with my math fried brain, I just left it.
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Vacation and Traveling :: RE: ocean place resort- nj: need reviews

Author: JudyJudith
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:07 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

Thanks for the review downs.

I would love to know more about- things to do. (besides the spa)
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Vacation and Traveling :: RE: ocean place resort- nj: need reviews

Author: downsyndrome
Subject: re: ocean place resort- nj: need reviews
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 2:01 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

Hey! Hey! Hey! I was there just last week with the women's recharge getaway. The hotel is very nice; the rooms were nice - I wouldn't say 'stainless steel modern' but fairly updated, tiny step-out balcony facing the ocean, decent bathrooms, nice and clean bed linen (no, I didn't check the mattresses; sometimes you'd rather NOT know...) and I had great company - my friends!! I am, however, planning on going there for a coupla' days with dh - perhaps next week - if the weather is nice. The boardwalk is so stunning there that it pays to schedule the vacation for a good-weather week.
Hatzlacha!

Vacation and Traveling :: RE: ocean place resort- nj: need reviews

Author: JudyJudith
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:57 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

I know. But I'm looking for things to do. I'm not interested in strolling lakewood.
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Simcha Section :: RE: Mezinka Dance

Author: louche
Subject: Re: re: Mezinka Dance
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:52 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 17

onlyme wrote:

(She claims that her nest is not emptying out, she's bringing one more in!)

I LIKE your mother! She sounds like a terrific MIL.
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Giving Gifts :: RE: Best Silver Store in NY

Author: tweiss86
Subject: re: Best Silver Store in NY
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:51 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

Right across the street from Grand Silver the is a little store called Stauber's Silver Center and they do great repairs and lacquering for great prices.
4913 13th Ave
718-853-8075

Baby Names :: RE: Technically it's DH's turn...

Author: ClaRivka
Subject: Re: re: Technically it's DH's turn...
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:51 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

happyone wrote:

If you really want to 'give the name' to your mom, have another child and give just that name.

thats what i say
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Cleaning & Laundry :: RE: Tips for cleaning Silver

Author: tweiss86
Subject: re: Tips for cleaning Silver
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:48 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

When silver is exposed to air it tarnishes way quicker so keep it enclosed in a curio or something. Also, a good investment is to laquer all you silver. It doesn't tarnish anymore! I did that and it's so worth the money!
Good Luck

Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: Maya
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:44 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

My husband got tired of sandwiches, so now I send along a salad. I put in Romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes and croutons. He has a bottle of dressing at work.

I also pack a yogurt, a granola or energy bar, a fruit and cake/cookies. He usually doesn't eat everything the same day, so often I only have to do the salad because he has the other foods left over from days before.
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Recipe Collection :: RE: Agave nectar - amazing sweetener!

Author: jelibean
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:40 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

chocolate moose wrote:

It's a fad. You can use corn syrup the same way. I'm actually going to use that today in a Clean Eating recipe that I may or may not post.

Trying to figure out how agave is similar to corn syrup from a nutritional standpoint. If you know something I don't, please enlighten.
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Baby Names :: RE: Technically it's DH's turn...

Author: happyone
Subject: re: Technically it's DH's turn...
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:38 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 12

If you really want to 'give the name' to your mom, have another child and give just that name.

Chit Chat :: RE: 6000 posts

Author: happyone
Subject: re: 6000 posts
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:36 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

Hey. You sure talk a lot!

Working Women :: RE: Gifts for my non Jewish employees

Author: reed
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:34 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 11

chocolate moose wrote:

But Chanukah means nothing to them! I'd give them at Thanksgiving. That's what dh does.

Either that, or call it a "year-end gift".

We also give our bonuses and gifts at Chanuka to create a distinction. It's "holiday season" for all, so it works very well. When it comes out earlier than their holiday, as it does this year, they appreciate it as a head-start to the holiday gifts.

Kugels and Side Dishes :: RE: frozen mixed veggies kugel

Author: cutemommy
Subject: re: frozen mixed veggies kugel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:30 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 9

I had a different recipe and I just substituted the frozen veggies. ill c if its any good. i did the mayo soy milk thing like the one above. it reminded me! thank u!

Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: Tova
Subject: Re: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wif
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:29 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

louche wrote:

IMHO, if dh doesn't like what dw makes him for lunch, let him make his own blessed lunch, or do without. Period.

Or, he can give her ideas of things he does like and she can have the zechus of packing him lunch every day.

Household Management :: RE: how many outfits do you buy each kid per season and ...

Author: malkie
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:29 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 58

Hashem_Yaazor wrote:

Forgot to add:
Make sure it's from a smoke free home...if it doesn't say in the description, contact the seller and verify before you bid on something and win it and it reeks of smoke (BTDT. Learned my lesson!)

If something arrives smelling like smoke, put it in a ziplock bag with baking soda for a few days, smell will be gone!
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Kosher Kitchen :: RE: gobble gobble - keep the turkey

Author: louche
Subject: re: gobble gobble - keep the turkey
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:27 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

RU SERIOUS???

Now THAT"S called putting your money where your mouth is!
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Kugels and Side Dishes :: RE: frozen mixed veggies kugel

Author: ArthurDent
Subject: re: frozen mixed veggies kugel
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:27 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 9

I love the Suzie Fishbein recipe from her quick and easy cookbook.

1 bag of california frozen veggies (cauliflower, carrots, broccoli)
Pour over 1 can of sweet creamed corn
Top with French's fried onions.

Bake covered at 350 for 30 minutes, then uncovered for add'l 15 mins.

It's delicious and so easy.
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Household Management :: RE: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!

Author: behappysk
Subject: re: Lunch comes all too often - I feel like an awful wife!
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:22 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 23

I usually do a sandwich ex; tuna, eggs, cream cheese and lox..... with a salad. I also put in a fruit and a snack to go with it. He usually will buy a coffee in the morning to carry him over till lunchtime.

Desserts :: RE: pumpkin pie cracked

Author: louche
Posted: Fri, Nov 20 2009, 1:19 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

greenfire wrote:

the trick to minimize the cracking up ... is to let it kool down in the oven ... then transfer to room temp ... then to fridge ... nobody wants a pumpkin pie with a nervous breakdown

Hey, that would be a great gag intro: For dessert, we're having "Nervous Breakdown Punkin Pie". "Whazzat?" "must be so called b/c it's really rich, and the guilt will give you a nervous breakdown." "Nah, it's loaded w/sugar which will give your pancreas a nervous breakdown." Nope, it's quite simply--cracked!
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