Resolved Question: How often should I be feeding my hamster?

My hamster Cujo stows his food away which I know is normal but when do re-fill his bowl? He eats the Gourmet diet with banana, apple, and other dry fruits and grains. Also, he was fully grown when I got him. How long should he live? I've had him almost a year. He's a Siberian Hamster (I think). This is him saying hi to my cat. He has new cage so that wire grate on the bottom is gone now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/catsnkits/2238929459/in/set-72157603842323972/  more

Resolved Question: what is the name of this chocolate? ?

I'm trying desperately to remember the name of a particular type of gourmet chocolate. Its usually round and very thin and its got little pieces of sticky sweet dried fruits on top of it. anyone has any idea? Thanks! hey guys just found out the name of the chocolate. its florentine. so thanks for looking!  more

Resolved Question: Where can i order some unique food for my birthday in decmeber?

My 14th birthday is in decemer, and i am having a wintered theme party. it will only include a few girls and me, but i have no budget, so my parents agreed to order decedant food. I will be having a foundue fountain, and i want to order a " fruit arrangement" for people to dip them in. it would be great if the arrangement of the fruit could be in a christmas/ winter design. Also i want to order some gourmet cookies, snacks,appetizers, and christmas candies. I am also looking for a platter of bagels, cheese, and fruit to serve at brunch the next morning. if anyone can give me a website to which i could order some of this stuff from that would be great! Thanks a ton!  more

Resolved Question: Im hungry,what should I eat?

Options: a Coney Island Knish, french pickles,sour pickles,salad,fruit salad,brucetta+tomatoes+mozzarella,fruit salad, ice cream, leftovers from Cheesecake factory,chicken soup,gourmet burger,hot open roast beef sandwich,cabasa,banana,cookie cake,and Goldfish=] ?? keep in mind its 1am here. yum- now you all have me considering cannibalism Hey! Im not fat-lol- I've been called anorexic-looking.Fast metabolism =]  more

Resolved Question: How do we make sure our guests stay fed?

The fiance and I are paying for our own wedding to happen in July of 2009. Per our budget, we can only afford appetizers for our reception. We're planning a 1:00-1:30 ceremony with a 1:30-7pm reception. However, when we went to see a caterer, she worried we wouldn't have enough food. Now, this could be her way of getting us to spend more money on more food, but I wanted to get your opinion. Here's our menu so far: -fresh fruit display -crackers and gourmet cheese -raw veggies display -miniature beef wellingtons -water and sweet/unsweet iced tea A thought my fiance and i had was to find a way to take a few hundred more dollars from other parts of the wedding and add on two more hot apps. Another thing I thought we could do was to push the ceremony back until 1:30, thereby allowing guests the time to eat lunch before arriving. If the ceremony starts then, they wouldn't start arriving until 1:00 or 1:15, giving them a good while to eat lunch. I was also thinking of putting "H'ors Doeuvres only reception" to hint to people that they should eat lunch before coming. What do you guys thing? Does the menu seem sufficient? If not, do you think adding a couple more appetizers and pushing the ceremony back would be good solutions? Yes, we are having a buffet. Neither of us is a culinary master. We can barely make dinner for the two of us, let alone nearly 50 people. Also, our reception site and ceremony site are literally right next door. In the same building, in fact. That's why there's no gap. We actually are having a beer and wine bar, so there will be plenty of "interesting" things to drink.  more

Resolved Question: What should I cook my friends for dinner?

I have some VIP's coming over for dinner today (the mayor and a business associate) and I want to cook something that will really impress them and make them like me. I have a few meal ideas that I need help narrowing down to 2. Horsehoof casserole: Its a Peruvian dish that includes deep fried horse hooves, tomato sause, diced greens, and sometimes paprika. Cremdola: Fried diced camel eyes with choice of side. Salmon with Lemon and Dill: Salmon cooked with lemon juice and black pepper. Gourmet "Macoroni and Cheese": A special recipe my mom can make with 3 different kinds of cheese and Italian Bouchet penne pasta. Acorn shavings are then sprinkled on top. Antler delight: A Norwegian dish that consists of chopped up male deer antlers, usually served with fresh salad and fruit. Tell me which one you think is best! I got all these great recipes from cooknow.com.  more

Resolved Question: Is this how it will be if I attempt to grow old with my younger boyfriend...???

When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old lady sitting on a park bench sobbing her eyes out. I stopped and asked her what was wrong. She said, 'I have a 31 year old husband at home. He makes love to me every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee.' I said, 'Well, then why are you crying?' She said, 'He makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favorite brownies and then makes love to me for half the afternoon. I said, 'Well, why are you crying?' She said, 'For dinner he makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then makes love to me until 2:00a.m. ' I said, 'Well, why in the world would you be crying?' She said, 'I can't remember where I live!' ~Peace~  more

Resolved Question: what to make with these ingredients.i wanna make somethign gourmet-ish cos i'm bored . i'm 14 btw thankyou :)

i'm on vacation and i'm stuck babysitting and i have nothing to do and i want to ba a chef when i grow up. i wanna make a dessert so what can i do with these ingredients? what you think? strawberry, nuttella, milk, milo cereal, grape fruit, oven, blender, a pan, ovaltine chocolate milk powder,honey almonds cereal. well that's about it. it's winter so i need something warm.. that's all teh ingredients i have and please tell me something easy cos i'm just a kid well not really but you get a point or maybe i just can't be bothered preparing for a long time so yea lol thanks. xox  more

Resolved Question: what are some easy yummy things i can pack for lunches?

i do not like seafood , so it can be chicken beef ham i do not like turkey anything it can be dips fruit salads wraps low-carb sugar free desserts and beverages with sugar -free drink mixes in it with a zip to it sandwiches with a gourmet zip to it so if u can think of anything i would very much appericate it p.s i am not in school i gurateed must be for a new job without going to resteraunts like fast food must be healthy ideas must be for expert cooks 50 and older women  more

Resolved Question: hey whats a good recipe?

for breakfast!!! lunch dinner and dessert... for children ages 12 and 9... and a 45 year old man... here is what i have... fruits- bananas (7) watermelons (1 small one) apples (10) tomatos (30) frozen blue berries (3 cups) veggies- garlic (4 heads) lettis (1 whole thing) carrots (30) peppers (1 green and 2 reds) cucumber(half of 1 long one) frozen peas canned foods- corn tommato juice (1 big can) tommato souce (5 small once) mushrooms(1 can) red ruby cheeries (1can) condensed milk (1 can) other- white rice raisons honey noodles (difrent kinds jumbo shells (type of noodle thats a shell and there big) tea (lipton) doritos fritos cheetos oats n honey bars water olive oil butter sugar salt flour ice cream cones ice cream cherry peppers (spicy) pickeles SOUCE teriyaki souce marinade honey terriaki buffelo wings souce ketchup gourmet musterd hickery smoke gourmets horserabish tuscan italian dressing soy souce other- milk, egg tortillas (soft shells) mayo sour crem rasberry filling cheese (white and cottage) yeast and alot other stuff... so please come up with something good and i have diffrent kinds of meats like ham or solami im 13  more

Resolved Question: Is this the down side to being old?

When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old lady sitting on a park bench sobbing her eyes out. I stopped and asked her what was wrong. She said, "I have a 22-year-old husband at home. He makes love to me every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee." I said, "Well, then why are you crying?" She said, "He makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favorite brownies and then makes love to me for half the afternoon." I said, "Well, why are you crying?" She said, "For dinner he makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then makes love to me until 2:00 a.m." I said, "Well, why in the world would you be crying?" She said, "I can't remember where I live."  more

Resolved Question: No more fruitcakes please! What would you do??

Does anyone actually love fruitcake anymore? Or is it a thing of past generations, like when tangerines and walnuts in the children's stockings were a real treat, since fresh fruit in winter was a rarity? I know they were quite popular back when people couldn't get all types of fruits & veggies at any time of year like you can today, so candied fruit was a way to preserve it. But honestly, who hasn't heard the joke that there's really only one fruitcake in the world & it just keeps getting mailed around? I for one, know that's not true, because my family receives one every year...but none of us eats the stuff! They are sent from a beloved aunt who adores it and I guess figures everyone must, and of course we don't have the heart to tell her we don't. Don't get me wrong - these are beautiful, expensive gourmet cakes, probably around $40 + shipping. Such a waste... We don't even know anyone who likes them anymore to re-gift them to. So, does anyone still eat these things? It always arrived early enough that I would add it into our gift package to my mother-in-law who appreciated them, but now she's gone. (My aunt's around 80 yrs., so same generation.) Once I discovered 3 of them in the back of the freezer, I started feeding them to the squirrels over the winter months. They and the bluejays seem to enjoy them very much :) Now I'm wondering if I can't be the only one in this boat -- is there maybe a fruitcake recycling center somewhere?  more

Resolved Question: Is this a good day on a diet??

here we go... Breakfast: special k (fruits and yogurt)(1cup) 330 calories banana Lunch: turkey sandwich on wheat, pretzels, and kiwi 296 calories Snack: special k bar 90 calories Dinner: Lean Gourmet (lasagna) 371 calories peach Total calories a day: 1067 calories I also worked out for a half an hour (500 calories), 50 sit ups and I drink 7 glasses of water Do you think that is a good day??? Thanks in advance!! :P  more

Resolved Question: Can someone review my essay, my professor says it does not flow.?

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Resolved Question: help me to correct this paragrph?

Restaurant Review Restaurant reviews help people choose restaurants . They tell the reader about the food, prices, location ,service. therfore I write two restaurant review , one for student newspaper and one for magazine for gourmet cooks . "the Roses" is a great restaurant for student and "The stinking Rose" restaurant for gourmet cooks. So You can check the best and worst restaurants in your city. "The Roses" restaurant is informal and old-fashioned . The service was not good . There are two dining rooms full of too many people, for example you have to wait a long time for your food because the waiters are not fast . The food is Italian and all the dishes are made with garlic. And the meal was not served properly and it was not delicious, Such as the chicken was not cooked well, the soup is cold and the fruits are not fresh. Prices are reasonable. Appetizers are from $ 6.00 to $ 9.00 Entrées are from $10,50 to $ 15,00 . On the contrary , "The stinking Rose" restaurant is fancy and trendy .They are decorated with many pictures and the music accompanies dinner. The service are excellent but, you have to reserve in advance .for example ,you can not make your order on the phone, you have to come. The chef has worked at many famous restaurants also, waiters are very friendly and fast. The food is expensive . Appetizers are from $ 30.00 t o$ 70.00 Entrées are from $ 500,50 to $ 700,00 . They serve a lot of delicious seafood for dessert, you can order seafood ice cream !. Lots of all In my eyes I think that restaurants reviews are very impotent to help people choose restaurants. You can also check the best and worst in your city. It's like a service that lets you track all new restaurants and hygiene inspection ratings for all restaurants. i am a student. i would like to improve my english writing  more

Resolved Question: how would u feel??

When I went to lunch today, I noticed this elderly man about 75-80 years old sitting on a park bench near J.C. Penney and he was sobbing his eyes out. I stopped and asked him what was wrong. He said, "I have a 22 year old wife at home. She makes love to me every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground brewed coffee." I asked, "Well, then why are you crying?" He said, "She makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favorite brownies and then makes love to me half the afternoon." I asked again, "Well so why are you crying?" He said, "For dinner she makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then makes love to me until 2:00am." I asked yet again, "Well, why in the world would you be crying?" He sobbed, "I can't remember where I live!"  more

Resolved Question: fix my boring salad! what is your favorite unique & exciting fresh salad/dressing/vinegrette recipes?

i am looking to spice up my raw culinary style so i need some help. uhhh....that and i wanna lose those holiday pounds (still got em). i'd like to try inventive salads...anything from easy and cheap to gourmet and requiring prep. i dont mind. i just kinda dont want to eat the same few salads all the time. please give me your favorite salad and tell me what you pair it with. recipes for homemade dressings/vinegrettes are exactly what i need too! I HATE DRESSING FROM THE PANTRY...lol...yuk. :) i would like to make it with any vegetable, legume, fruit, herb, nut, canned items.....and anything.....romaine, endive, watercress, arugula, i love it all! thank you so much from one fellow passionate foodie to another! ohh, i eat meat...hell, i eat everythng. ;)  more

Resolved Question: What are your favourite sweets?

I love coconut rough chocolate, jelly fruit lollies, sour lollies, gourmet jelly beans, toffee...  more

Voting Question: simple 1500 calorie diet PLEASE?

Like fruits, apples, veggies that i are simple. and like at dinner i have something cooked. any suggestions and not something like a big gourmet because i have school and i can't bring everything in my bag. PLEASE know what i mean :[  more

Resolved Question: Best vegetarian/ vegan/ raw food in USA?

Anyplace that has the best food for a good price I'm looking for. I'm going on a roadtrip around the usa this summer, but nowhere in the Northeast (MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY, ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI or Hawaii & Alaska)....I'm vegetarian, so no best hamburgers or steaks, lol, but I'm really a fan of all things sweet/ desserts, especially sorbet or anything vegan, and I looove Thai food and Vietnamese Pho soup. I also love anything healthy or "raw" or "living" food, and I love going to orchards and farms and picking my own fruit and whatnot... Farmers markets are awesome, or gourmet/ whole food stores, like Trader Joes and Wild Oats/ Whole Foods. I like funky supermakets or stores where they have many locally produced products. Basically I'm a vegetarian foodie, so anything culinary I love. Please let me know any ideas you have, thanks! Oops I meant to add that I am looking for restaurants with vegetarian options that are really good, or all raw or all vegan restaurants, anything along those lines...  more

Resolved Question: Where are the best places to eat in the USA?

Anyplace that has the best food for a good price I'm looking for. I'm going on a roadtrip around the usa this summer, but nowhere in the Northeast (MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY, ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI or Hawaii & Alaska)....I'm vegetarian, so no best hamburgers or steaks, lol, but I'm really a fan of all things sweet/ desserts, especially sorbet or anything vegan, and I looove Thai food and Vietnamese Pho soup. I also love anything healthy or "raw" or "living" food, and I love going to orchards and farms and picking my own fruit and whatnot... Farmers markets are awesome, or gourmet/ whole food stores, like Trader Joes and Wild Oats/ Whole Foods. I like funky supermakets or stores where they have many locally produced products. Basically I'm a vegetarian foodie, so anything culinary I love. Please let me know any ideas you have, thanks! Specific restaurants or stores would be great, thanks for the help!  more

Resolved Question: dynamics of catering?

1. You're likely to encounter formal service in all of the following settings except which one? A. A gourmet restaurant B. A wedding C. A church outing D. A dinner party 2. Which of the following statements about table service settings is correct? A. Silverware is positioned according to size, with the largest utensil closest to the plate. B. The salad fork is placed inside the dinner fork. C. Bread and butter plates go to the right of the dinner plate. D. Water glasses go above the dinner plate. 3. Which of the following statements about finger bowls is true? A. Finger bowls are generally used only at informal meals. B. To use a finger bowl, use a spoon to place a small amount of water in your hand. C. To use a finger bowl, lightly dip the fingers of one hand, and then the other, in the water. D. When finished drying your hands, place the napkin in your lap. 4. At a party, it's sometimes permissible for serving personnel to A. sample the buffet items before the guests arrive. B. become part of the party if they know some of the guests. C. take home any leftovers that remain. D. smoke, provided they don't do so in view of the guests. 5. The accepted way to eat caviar is to A. place a small spoonful directly onto a toast wedge. B. place a small spoonful of caviar on your plate. C. spread it evenly over pasta or potatoes. D. mix it with an equal part of mayonnaise and spread it on bread. 6. Which of the following is often served as a palate cleanser between courses? A. Bread B. Sherbet C. Fresh fruit D. Ice cream 7. What is a silence pad? A. A handkerchief used to quiet down noisy guests B. A buffer to line the windows for reducing traffic noise C. A felt layer underneath the tablecloth D. A felt cushion underneath a hot plate 8. When hiring a new employee, it's important to do all of the following except which one? A. Interview all of the applicants before making your decision. B. Hire the employee you like most, regardless of his or her qualifications. C. Have someone screen the calls. D. Make sure the job description is very clear before you start. 9. In formal table service, all cutlery must be lined up _______ inch(es) from the edge of the table. A. 1/2 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 10. John is a caterer who encourages his staff to make suggestions on work procedures and frequently incorporates their thoughts into his management program. What kind of management style does John exhibit? A. Bureaucratic B. Autocratic C. Democratic D. Hierarchic 11. In American table service, which server is doing the job correctly? A. Kareem is serving wine from the guest's left. B. Brian is clearing dishes from the guest's left. C. Sapana is serving food from the guest's left. D. Michael is clearing dishes from the right side, with his left hand. 12. When serving a formal meal, the first item served is the A. first wine. B. bread and butter. C. appetizer. D. soup. 13. Which of the following egg dishes is best eaten with a spoon? A. Omelet B. Poached egg C. Soft-boiled egg D. Eggs Benedict 14. In a table setting, the tines of the dessert fork should always be facing toward the A. top of the table. B. left of the table. C. right of the table. D. bottom of the table. 15. What should you do if you find a bone or foreign matter in your food after you've already put it in your mouth? A. Spit the food out on your plate. B. Sneak the food back onto your spoon or fork and hide it in the garnish. C. Cover your open mouth with a napkin and remove it discretely. D. Immedietely call over the host or hostess and complain. 16. One of the best ways to avoid disasters at a catering event is to A. prepare backup food. B. keep the guests outside until the last minute. C. prepare the entire meal the day before. D. develop so much experience that you can anticipate anything. 17. The best way to eat spaghetti is A. twirling it around a fork. B. cutting it up. C. twirling it around a large spoon. D. mixing the sauce and spaghetti together and cutting it up. 18. Which of the following behaviors is considered acceptable table manners? A. Take a drink of water to wash down each bite of food. B. Salt your food before tasting it, especially vegetables. C. Rest your hands on the table with your wrists against the table's edge. D. Pick up a large soup bowl to drink the last drops. 19. The most appropriate way to hold a small wineglass is with A. one hand around the bowl. B. both hands on the bowl. C. one hand partially on the bowl and your fingers on the stem. D. your fingers on the stem. 20. Which kind of food service is the most expensive and requires the largest staff of skilled servers? A. American B. Russian C. English D. French  more

Resolved Question: What's the best alternative way to treat depression other than taking pills?

I truly believe that your diet is heavily related to your state of being so I want advice (as detailed as possible) on what type of greens and fruits to eat and what teas to drink. I have an adagio.com account and I can order any gourmet tea I want. Next, what specific types of exercise can I do? I hear that running is the best possible thing to do, however where I live there's a -30 degree below zero wind chill. Anything else to take into consideration is appreciated. Also having significant others around is out of the question. I'm extremely xenophobic.  more

Voting Question: I need a name for my custome gift basket business. I do ALL types baskets.?

Any Holiday Gourmet Sexy Pet Cooking Wine Religious Childrens Birth's Sympathy Fruit, candy, Nuts Salsa's Seasonal Birthdays Any Custome idea anyone has I can incorprate it into a basket. Thanks  more

Resolved Question: I am planing to open asmall restaurant, which will serve only Soups & Crepes european gourmet style! /High end

My restaurant would serve freshly made large variety of soups, and thin crepes filled with meat,organic vegetables, and also a variations of sweet fillers. Fresh squized fruit juices, gourmet coffee's. I am looking for a perfect name, short enough so people would remember, but also show the unique concept of it!  more

Resolved Question: PTA vs. PTO?

For those of you who have chosen a PTO over a PTA for your school, how do you like it? We have a PTA. We have a great board and we work together really well. Even the ones who'll be board members in the coming years are SMASHING! We hate giving half our money away to the National PTA. We hate how we're being treated by the district PTA Board. I hate that they (the district PTA) wants me to attend meetings that have no purpose. 50% of the time there's no information to give me. 50% of the time, the info could have been written on a 3X3 post it note. But they have gourmet breakfast tacos, Starbucks coffee and tons of fresh fruit. And for lunch they cater it to the hilt - all on money that parents give that COULD be going to enrich the school. I don't need to attend meaningless meetings to feel important. I'd rather be doing something at the school. Our biggest concern is Liability insurance? We get great rates through Nation PTA. How much does it run for PTO'  more

Resolved Question: Picnic Style Party Food for my two yr old?

I'm taking my daughter's birthday to the park this year; and setting up a table and marquee style thing there. She's only two, and we'll probably have about 15 or so people, including four 2 yr olds, a couple of 6 yr olds and parents. I'm looking for suggestions for foods I can serve that doesn't need to be heated. Obviously I'm thinking of doing finger sandwiches (filling suggestions would certainly be appreciated) but I am completely drawing a blank on everything else, except maybe a fruit platter. All the decorations with be Dorothy the Dinosaur themed, but I'm pretty much happy to serve any simple fare; kids are fussy, so gourmet recipes probably wont do it! :) Any suggestions? Thanks everyone for all the advice - I will stay away from peanut butter - just to be safe - cos we have some pretty little kids coming and I'd like to avoid those kinds of reactions. I'm going to do jam sandwiches cut into shapes though - what a clever idea, and the celery sticks, etc. Thought I'd add some mini quiches too - darn but it's gonna be like 40 degrees, stinkin' hot! I'll stay away from sushi - cooked or raw, just cos of the heat... don't want manky meat on the pary table :)  more

Resolved Question: what do you think about this meal? is it unified?

i was thinking of making a ratatouille/ goat cheese tian w/ rosemary for dinner and then having a parfait style pear tapioca with passion fruit coulis. im just worried about how well it will all fit together. what do you think?please use a gourmet cooking perspective when answering thank you!  more

Resolved Question: Can I bring food into Korea in my air baggage?

I'll be going to Japan soon, and have been told about a gourmet grocery store near our hotel. If I buy a few things, can I bring them back to Korea in my luggage? Fruits and veggies? Dry goods? Does it make a difference? Thanks. A very small amount? Like a kilo? Or 3 items?  more

Resolved Question: Got a quick "gourmet" menu idea for 4 adults that is affordable, shop-able and cook-able in 4 hours?

All 4 of us are "well above average" cooks/chefs/bakers, and we all have an excellent supply of cooking/baking/grilling appliances, specialty pans/tools/utensils/serviceware, herbs/spices, and fresh/frozen/dry/canned staples. I also have fairly quick shopping access to a varied supply of routine or gourmet fresh/frozen/other staples/meats/veggies/fruits. I'm in Florida and the weather is mild today. I would like to try something new that doesn't keep me away from my guests too long...or that is "fun" for the 4 of us to prepare and serve together. I don't have a fortune to spend, so please think "novelty and skill" over cost! I'm looking for the quick answers, of course, but I realize that I have just asked a question that might interest me or other cooks at any time.. so I promise that I will honestly try to acknowlede all answers and choose and rate the best one! Thank you for your menu ideas and Bless YOU!!! thpa, I have to love your answer as my brother and I are Italian and you just answered with our favorite "standard" and, hence, it is also our favorite "standby"! I am not looking for links - or even recipes - today, but I AM curious as to whether you have a personal opinion about combining olive oil and unsweetened butter for your own "ali oli". Please, feel free to keep editing your response. Thank you and Bless YOU!!! sarahz, you are also on the right wavelength! Unfortunately, I forgot to mention that should try to keep the sodium down a bit for one of the guests. This probably rules out bacon altogether - how sad! Your recipe and menu sound delicious! When should I my brother and I expect an invitation? Thank You and Bless YOU!!  more

Resolved Question: Can't remember?

When I went to lunch today, I noticed this elderly man about 75 to 80 years old sitting on a bench near the shopping centre sobbing his eyes out. I stopped and asked him what was wrong. He said, "I have a 22year-old wife at home. She makes love to me every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly brewed coffee." I said, "Well, then why are you crying?" He said, "She makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favorite brownies and then makes love to me half the afternoon." I asked again, "So why are you crying?" He continued, "For dinner she makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then makes love to me until midnight." I said, "Well, why in the world would you be crying?" He answered, "I can't remember where I live."  more

Resolved Question: what food would you want at the ultimate party?

we so far got chocolate fountians fruits and gourmet sandwhiches we dont want chips wat else do u think??  more

Resolved Question: Your critic review on my recipe #1?

Hello everyone, I'm 13 years old and am already planning my future to be a pro-chef! I am already working towards my many recipes of which will be placed in a book you will see in stores being mass produced 20 years from now! My recipes are not chocolate chip cookies, or eggs. I take my recipes quite seriously, and I try to make very intricate, beautiful gourmet foods. Although, I like to make sensible healthy dishes from the gourmet culinary arts, to the basic home cooking. Here is my first recipe: Name: Chicken VS Fruit Description: I take 1/4 cup of olive oil, and 1/3 cup red wine vinager, just a little paprika, some garlic salt, and quite a bit of chopped basil leaves. Next put that all in a plastic baggie, and mix it up a bit. Then put your chicken breast in there, and let it marinade in the baggie for about 15 minutes. Cook it on the stove till brown. Put it on top graham cracker with a slice of watermelon and grapes! Calories: About 150. Filling?: YES! Now comment!  more

Resolved Question: Vegetarian cooking on a major budget?

I'm looking for some good veggie recipies. To narrow it down a bit... I don't like hummus. And I use dairy products. And I can't afford those exotic obscure products. I've been eating meat for quite awhile, because of my anti-herbivore husband; but I've been missing my old vegetarian cooking. The food just tastes so much better. My husband will eat veggie food, but only if he's got a side of meat for himself. I want my son to be open to vegetarianism. He's a year old and obviously prefers veggies and fruit to meat. Anything I could cook for him and me, and then make my husband a chicken breast on the side or something, would be great. I'm looking for home cooking, not gourmet.  more

Resolved Question: My boyfriend and I want to have a small picnic with wine, cheese, bread, fruit. What's the best wine for this?

He keeps insisting on some meat. so that may be involved. For "dessert", we may have a few shortbread cookies (biscuits). What's the best wine and cheese? I don't want cheddar, swiss, monteray jack, or any other same old same cheeses. Maybe something gourmet, but nothing too expenisive...or stinky. =) White to yellow cheeses, please. I was thinking Riesling, but that may be 'too' sweet since we'll be having fruit and cookies (biscuits). Any suggestions? Thank you! I'd prefer a hard or semi-hard cheese, please. Nothing like Brie, and I'm not quite sure about Havarti, although I have considered it for this occasion. =)  more

Resolved Question: fruit centerpiece?

Does anybody know where I can find a centerpiece gourmet kit, like, a kit that comes with designs tools so I can shape fruits into like, flowers, hearts, etc so I can make a nice fruit basket or fruit centerpiece. Thanks  more

Resolved Question: I need advice on converting my birds diet from seed to pellets?

NIKKI is a little green cheeked conure. She came into our life about a month ago and she was on a steady diet of Hartz Bonanza Gourmet blend for cockatiels and small hook bills. We read that conures should be on a diet of predominantly pellets with seeds for treats. So we bought her Zupreem Avaian Maintenance Fruit flavor blend for parrots and conures. But, she just searches through the dish for the good stuff (seeds) which isn't there so she just flings the pellets around. (she's not eating them) Should we mix seeds in with the pellets or wait her out until she gets hungry enough to eat the pellets? Also, she likes banana chips and brocoli and nectarines but she wont really even try anything else  more

Resolved Question: Do i have the right lovebird equipment?

I'm getting one in a few weeks...but I'm going to get the cage and stuff tomorrow hopefully...i just want 2 know if any of these are very harmful, or if i need 2 add, take off, or replace something on my list of things to get. Avian Select Flower Mirror Toy Nutriphase Spray Millet Bird Treat Bird Protector Small Avian Select Cockatiel Swing Avian Select Flavored Cuttlebone Bird Feeders With Guards Kaytee Bird Greens Nutri-Berries Tropical Fruit Happy Hut Tropical Teasers™ Shreddable Shack for Birds Corn Cob Toy Stainless Steel Coop Cup 10 oz (for water bathing) Mac's Creations Natural Wood Perch (2) Kaytee Fiesta Fortified Gourmet Bird Food for Cockatiels (its a seed and pellet blend) Gourmet Bird Food by Beak Appetit Bird Bath Spray Super Pet® Take Me Home Small Pet Penn-Plax® Large Bird Activity Center Avian Fashions FlightSuit in X-Small Square Cage With Landing Platform I'm getting many more toys and cleaning supplies also....do i have everything??  more

Resolved Question: my rabbit's keeps pooing watery poo.?

My rabbit keeps pooing and its not the normal round and hard kind, its very liquidy and it smudges and smears across the floor of his cage should he step on it. He does this repeatedly and its getting his paws all dirty! I haven't been giving him any 'gourmet pet food' or any treats such as fruits/vegetables. I've just been giving him all pellets and a bit of timothy hay. Can someone tell me what's wrong with him? Is this diaahrea? Its very annoying to clean and extremely messy. please help!  more

Resolved Question: Too cheap too diet?

Hello i have been trying to diet but i am starting to think that it is too expensive. Fresh fruit is ok i can handle that but food wise i am broke and have no good ideas for food or meals, i am not a cooker so please dont give gourmet ideas i need something quick and easy i am a nurse and college student. Please be helpful not bothersome. Thank You  more

Resolved Question: Can anyone help me with this diet im trying, i want to know if its going to work?!?!?

Let me start off saying i need to lose a lot of weight, at least 100lbs. Its hard for me to eat a little bit at a time. So.. for breakfast i eat 2 bowls of Special K, then i do the same for lunch. Then for dinner i eat a lean gourmet meal, and orange, a kiwi, and other fruits. Then for any snacks in between i have special K. All i drink is water, and with my special k i drink fat free milk. There are calories in special K, but no calories from fat. All i want to know is am i hurting my body with all of this cereal? I also walk about 3-5 hours a day. I burn lots of calories doing so. Any tips i would appreciate it! Thank you!!  more

Resolved Question: What kind of jelly beans do you prefer?

1 Black 2 Fruit flavored 3 Spice 4 Gourmet I'm sitting here with a bag of black ones. Mmmmmmmm!  more

Resolved Question: I thought I'd add some like 'fun-ness' to this sections, I'll just post one joke thought so I don't...?

take away from people actually answering REAL questions. So people, after you read this go answer their questions! Joke I found on a website: NO OFFENSE TO ANYONE What a drag it is getting old... When I went to the bar tonight, I noticed this old boy about 75-80 years sitting all alone in the corner and he was crying over his cocktail. I stopped and asked him what was wrong. He said: "I have a 22 year old lover at home. I met him a month or so ago, right here in this very bar!" He continued; "He makes love to me every morning and then he makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground, brewed coffee." I said: "Well, then why are you crying?" He said: "He makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favorite brownies and then he makes love to me half the afternoon." I said: "Well, so why are you crying?" He said: "For dinner he makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then he makes love to me until 2:00 am." I said: "Well for goodness sakes! Why in the world would you be CRYING!" And he said: "I CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE I LIVE!" If you guys like it I can keep posting a couple jokes but I don't want to make anyone mad for posting in the wrong sections... tell me what you think. Heres another one too: A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you gave me support. When my health started failing, you were still by my side... You know what?" "What dear?" She asked gently. "I think you bring me bad luck."  more

Resolved Question: how can a novice learn how to cook so she doesnt starve to death?

i lived with parents all mylife. i'm in spain now, and i like with 2 other students, but theres no one to cook for me. i'm giong to be here for 3 months, then travel to france for 2 weeks before coming home. projected day of return to states about mid june. so until then, i need to find some way to feed myself. theres like burger king agnd mcdonalds and dominos pizza, is what ive been relying on. i get frozen pizzas. you see in the states, i eat budget gourmet and lean pockets everyday, augmented with fruit. but they dont have this stuff here, its all fatty microwave meals. i dont know how to use a stove even. i'm so lost. any suggestions?  more

Resolved Question: Top Loin Boneless Pork Chops - favorite recipes????

I've thawed out 2.5 lbs of these lovely chops. I'm sort of bored and would like to make something different. I am a very good cook and have a well stocked kitchen. I'm certain that I have 90% of the gourmet herbs and spices that can be purchased at a fine grocer or grown in my Florida garden. I have a good supply of all the standard fresh veggies, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, fruit, etc. including a nice head of green cabbage and a large rutaba. I have plenty of frozen and canned goods (including an enormous assortment of beans). I have a large assortment of kitchen tools and appliances. Please send me your recipes and/or meal suggestions - no matter how simple or complicated. This family likes ALL types of food - homey or fancy. So, just tell me what your favorites are and give me some inspiration please. Thank You and Bless You All!!!  more

Resolved Question: What is the best brand of chef's knife for under $40 dollars?

I'm an amateur gourmet looking for a very durable, sharp knife that works for slicing meats, finely chopping herbs, and great for making thin slices of fruits and veggies. A link to a site where I may purchase the knife would be super helpful too.  more

Resolved Question: My friend is upset because we got gourmet bacon for Christmas?

What kind of gift is this. I have seen Omaha Steaks, Fruit of the Month Club, but never Bacon of the Month Club. She is upset, not me, I LOVE bacon. P.S. Let me reiterate, I LOVE bacon it is here that is upset.  more

Resolved Question: Gourmet parrot treat recipes?

I would like a recipe for a treat you can bake with nuts seeds fruit etc that can be rolled and baked...Please only recipes that have been tested and liked by your parrots.  more

Resolved Question: why are my questions not showing up?

A gourmet food shop mixes nuts selling at $16/lb with fruit selling at $3/lb. They want a mixture of 7 lb. to sell at $12/lb. How many pounds of each should they use? -- I have no idea what to do. Wow, I feel so dumb :( Gawsh watch this one not show up either  more

Resolved Question: Please help! Stumped! get 10 points...need help on algebra problem?

A gourmet food shop mixes nuts selling at $16/lb with fruit selling at $3/lb. They want a mixture of 7 lb. to sell at $12/lb. How many pounds of each should they use? -- I have no idea what to do. Wow, I feel so dumb :(  more

Gourmet Fruit Article

Brownies and cubs go animal crackers

Hundreds of brownies and cubs from across the country descended on Dudley Zoo at the weekend.

More than 1,600 youngsters joined a wide range of activities at the site throughout the two-day animal extravaganza.

CEO, Peter Suddock, said: "The Discovery Days form part of the Friends to the animals badge for brownies and animal carer badge for cubs.

"When we originally promoted the idea it was as a single day event, but we had so many inquiries that we have had to put on an additional day.

"It was a very busy weekend.

"Thankfully, the weather was fantastic throughout the weekend and everyone had a wonderful time."

More than 900 Brownies were on to the site on Saturday (September 20), followed by a further four hundred on Sunday (September 21), alongside three hundred cubs. more