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[Ronyell]

Oh, I'm doing fine Hayes! Just trying to finished some work from grad school! Grad school is alright so far since I am taking an online course, but we have to do many discussions on the course.

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Hayes wrote:

Christine, what an awesome experience! Do you think B could sense the tension between you and that teacher, and wanted to try to diffuse it ..."

Morning Hayes! Glad that you are at least a little bit better. Take it easy today.

And no, I don't think he has a sense of what is happening with that teacher. He basically introduced me all day to everyone (sometimes multiple times) so he was in "introduce mode".

[Kathy]

Glad you're feeling better, Hayes. Donut holes are good, too.

It's a gorgeous day here today. Hope my husband and I can think of something to do to get out and enjoy it.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Good morning ladies! We are off to buy some pumpkins for carving. Pumpkin risotto sounds wonderful, Hayes. I love the fall dishes, so comforting.

Hubby is sick with a cold, so Lea and I will be going out without him all day. Too bad, because it is supposed to be another beautiful day. I guess he could always watch a little football!

Good luck with school, Ronyell! Have a great day everyone!

[Manybooks]

Hayes wrote: "Hi Ronyell. How are you this morning?"

Hayes, pumpkin risotto sounds wonderful, I wish I were joining you for dinner tonight. I'm glad you're feeling better. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and to those of us celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, have fun, and don't stuff yourself with too much food (pun intended).

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Do Canadians do turkey and stuffing? or are there different culinary traditions?

[Manybooks]

Hayes wrote: "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Do Canadians do turkey and stuffing? or are there different culinary traditions?"

Well, I'm originally from Germany, but as far as I can tell, most of the culinary traditions are similar. We, though, used to have one difference. My mother usually served the turkey with "Spätztle" which are homemade Southern German egg noodles.

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Mmmmm... love Spätztle. We have them when we go up to Alto Adige aka Sud Tirol (Süd ?)

[Manybooks]

Hayes wrote: "Mmmmm... love Spätztle. We have them when we go up to Alto Adige aka Sud Tirol (Süd ?)"

Probably hand made too, my grandmother was able to make them that way. My mother uses a press, which is much easier. I used to have a Spätzle Press, but I cannot find it, and I have not been able to find a replacement. I've never been to the Alto Adige region (and Südtirol is correct), mostly because if I visit Europe, I always have to visit relatives, so I never see anything new.

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Could you use a potato ricer to make spaetzle? I saw a cooking show where they used a knife and a cutting board and cut them directly into the boiling water. I'm not that talented.

[Manybooks]

Jeannette wrote: "Could you use a potato ricer to make spaetzle? I saw a cooking show where they used a knife and a cutting board and cut them directly into the boiling water. I'm not that talented."

I tried that once and it did not really work very well, the holes were not large enough and the batter was too thick. I also tried the knife and the cutting board, my grandmother was able to make them that way (and, it's considered the traditional way to make them), but, for me, it was an absolute disaster, sticky batter all over the place, and one large doughy boiled noodle in the pot, yuck.

[Daisy]

Excuse me for joining in cold like this but my Austrian husband swears by this gadget that's kind of like a large, flat cheese grater with a square-ish opening for the batter that slides back and forth over the boiling water. His Spätzle is amazing and I think it tastes best with lots of fried onions and apple sauce on the side.

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Hi Daisy! Don't know that gizmo, but sounds like it works really well (fried onions and apple sauce... swoon!)

There's a similar dish made in central Italy (the name escapes me at this moment), and the traditional way to make them is to cut bits of dough off with the back of a spoon. I've seen my husband's Great Aunt make about a hundred and fifty in 10 minutes *flick, flick, flick* just amazing!

ETA: but certainly not with fried onions and apple sauce! Served with meat sauce

[Manybooks]

Daisy wrote: "Excuse me for joining in cold like this but my Austrian husband swears by this gadget that's kind of like a large, flat cheese grater with a square-ish opening for the batter that slides back and f..."

Daisy, your husband must be more talented than I am, I tried that gadget as well, and while not as bad as trying to make them with the knife and cutting board, this still ended up quite messy, and very lumpy noodles. The press I used to have was a bit like a potato ricer, but with larger holes, for me it's the only gadget for making Spätzle that has ever worked, but I've had problems trying to find a replacement. I think it's actually called a Spätzle Press.

[Daisy]

As long as I get to eat them, I sort of don't care how they're made. Sooooo gooooood.

[Manybooks]

Daisy wrote: "As long as I get to eat them, I sort of don't care how they're made. Sooooo gooooood."

You should try them with onions and melted cheese; Käsespätzle (cheese Spätzle) is truly decadent, but such a simple meal. And, my grandmother used to make Spätzle, topped with a lentil ragout; that tasted great as well.

[Daisy]

Indeed. My husband points out I failed to mention the cheese. His Spätzle is Vorarlbergerspätzle. Lots of cheese.

[Manybooks]

Daisy wrote: "Indeed. My husband points out I failed to mention the cheese. His Spätzle is Vorarlbergerspätzle. Lots of cheese."

Getting hungry just thinking about it. I have some "instant Spätzle" but they are not the authentic thing by a long shot, I need to find a press, because I also have some wonderful recipes for Spätzle made with whole wheat flour.

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Miss Jeannette, great football game, eh?!!!!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

We had an excellent one down in Columbia. Heh.

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Christine wrote: "Miss Jeannette, great football game, eh?!!!!"

I just got home from a bbq. Yeah, Michigan sure did stink it up. Anything to make you happy, Christine! :)

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My daughter is working at the Chicago Marathon today (we got up to get her to the bus by 4:00...ugh) so I am watching that on tv now. What is everyone up to?

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It is sunny and warm and hubby is still sick with a cold. What a bummer! So, the girl is going to cut the lawn (last time, for sure, again) and then we might have to go shopping, and to Dairy Queen one last time.

Tomorrow we have an appointment with the photographer for senior pictures. Photo shoot is set for next week. I really really really want her to enjoy her senior year!

Have a super happy day everybody! Warm weather makes me cheerful.... :)

[Joy]

Gundula wrote: "Hayes wrote: "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Do Canadians do turkey and stuffing? or are there different culinary traditions?"

Well, I'm originally from Germany, but as far as I can tell, most of th..."

I haven't had spatztle in a long time. My mother used to make it (she learned from her mother). It's very tasty.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Mmmm, all this spatztle talk is making me hungry. I can't remember the name of it but I've always wanted to make that grated potato and onion dish that's fried and pressed flat in a pan on top of the stove. I think it's a swiss dish??

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Latke? will go look...

Morning all! blustery rainy day here. I woke up to find my clothes rack, which I had left on the balcony overnight, had blown over and all the clothes had been rained on. grrr... I am rewashing everything now.

Hope you are all having wonderful days!



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_p...

Latkes are from North-eastern europe, and have egg in them, but you could leave the egg out I think.

ETA: Rösti!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B6sti

[Manybooks]

Lee wrote: "Mmmm, all this spatztle talk is making me hungry. I can't remember the name of it but I've always wanted to make that grated potato and onion dish that's fried and pressed flat in a pan on top of ..."

I love Rösti, but it tends to be quite greasy.

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Good morning everyone! I'm looking forward to another sunny day. I had to take one of the kitties to the vet for some blood tests; he's been losing weight, but otherwise seems healthy.

I love the picture of the latke, frying in all that oil. Any sort of fried potatoes are a weakness of mine! I think it must be time for my morning snack.

Have a lovely day everyone! :)

[Kathy]

Great picture, Hayes! Yum, yum! My father used to make potato pancakes from leftover mashed potatoes. I'd forgotten how good they were. Now, I will have to make some mashed potatoes so that I can have some left over. LOL!

Hubby is on his way back to Kansas. We had a nice extended weekend and he got to see the kids and grandkids and his mom. Family is such a blessing!

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Today marks the anniversary of the death of Edgar Allan Poe, one of my favorite authors. Yes, I have the bobble head! LOL! Here is a FaceBook link page
http://www.facebook.com/pag..."

Sorry, Jeannette, I meant to answer you sooner. The "Poe Toaster" started in 1949, a century after his death, and he would leave a half drunken bottle of cognac and three roses. 2010 is the first year since 1949 that a toaster has not shown up. A Wiki link is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe_Toaster

[Lisa]

Lee, potato & onion latkes pancakes or baked kugel (often made with noodles) are good Jewish dishes, and it's easy to leave out the egg.

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Here's a link to a vegan latke recipe. They sub in cornstarch for the egg.

http://www.chooseveg.com/display_reci...

You might want to check out this website for other recipes and videos! :)

[Lisa]

Thanks, Jeannette, Yes, there are lots of such sites and cookbooks too. (We should be over in the one of the food threads. ;-) )

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I can post it over there later, too. I'm sure Lee has several recipes at home, packed in boxes.

Isn't this the food thread?? We usually chat about food -- it's a popular topic. :)

[Kathy]

Quick question. Is there a bad way to fix a potato? I think not. LOL!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I was originally thinking of Rosti, thank you Hayes but I also would like to try latkes. All that yummy, salty fried potato goodness. My daughter has just requested that I make her mashed pottatoes and mashed sweet potatoes ("two different plates mom!") for breakfast. My grandmother used to make something called fadge (sp?) which was leftover mashed potatoes mixed with a bit of flour and salt and formed into flat triangles then fried. We used to eat them with fried eggs and they were super delish!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Kathy, I do like potatoes but I don't seem to make them very often. Maybe because of all the peeling.

[Lisa]

Lee, It might not please your daughter's palate, but every way I eat potatoes, I eat the peel along with them.

[Manybooks]

Lisa wrote: "Lee, It might not please your daughter's palate, but every way I eat potatoes, I eat the peel along with them."

I have not peeled a potato for years (I'm also incredibly lousy at peeling potatoes, so I loved it when health magazines and cookbooks started promoting not peeling potatoes, I even eat the peel of baked potatoes).

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The peel of baked potatoes is the best part, Gundula! :)

My daughter the picky eater still doesn't enjoy sweet potatoes, but when she was little I made Halloween mashed potatoes (a mix of sweet and white) which she loves! And, no, I can't think of a bad way to fix potatoes, either, Kathy.

[Manybooks]

Jeannette wrote: "The peel of baked potatoes is the best part, Gundula! :)

My daughter the picky eater still doesn't enjoy sweet potatoes, but when she was little I made Halloween mashed potatoes (a mix of sweet an..."

I know, but my parents and friend think I'm an iconoclast (or uncouth) when I eat the peel (it does not stop me, but it makes me feel guilty at times).

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The peel has the most fiber and all of the vitamins in it. Plus, I stuff the skin with butter and save it for last! How can you be uncouth -- they serve potato skins as appetizers in a lot of restaurants, too! Don't feel guilty about eating what you enjoy! *food snobs*

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Yum, I love the peel of baked potatoes too! It's so chewy.

[Manybooks]

Jeannette wrote: "The peel has the most fiber and all of the vitamins in it. Plus, I stuff the skin with butter and save it for last! How can you be uncouth -- they serve potato skins as appetizers in a lot of res..."

I think it's a "German" thing with my family. They are just so used to eating their potatoes peeled. You know, I used to dread dinner at my grandmothers, I was always awkward and she always made a fuss when I did not peel the potatoes in a graceful manner. I guess the main reason I don't peel the potatoes anymore is because I'm awkward doing it, the fact that the peel is so healthy justifies it, though (I also don't peel most vegetables anymore, just scrub them a lot before cooking them).

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I don't think it's possible to peel potatoes in a graceful manner! They are so slippery and oddly shaped. I'm always afraid I'm going to slice myself with the peeler.

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Well, there are specific new potatoes that are eaten that way, but I think my in-laws eat the skins on baked potatoes. Do you live with your family? If not, then I hope you eat your potatoes at home anyway you like!! :) I like to peel potatoes for boiling, unless they have a thin skin -- just my taste.

[Manybooks]

Jeannette wrote: "Well, there are specific new potatoes that are eaten that way, but I think my in-laws eat the skins on baked potatoes. Do you live with your family? If not, then I hope you eat your potatoes at h..."

I actually have not peeled a potato (or even a carrot) for years. And, when I do try to peel anything, I always end up peeling my fingers more than the produce.

[Joy]

I've never eaten the potato peel - maybe I should try it!

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Gundula wrote: "I actually have not peeled a potato (or even a carrot) for years. "

Good! I hate to think your family is making you feel bad at dinner. (Sorry about your fingers.)

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Joy wrote: "I've never eaten the potato peel - maybe I should try it!"

A new taste experience. I know someone who eats kiwis whole, with the fuzzy peel!