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A braid is really just like a stromboli - but the dough is rolled out into a rectangle, then the filling put down on the middle third of it, the sides cut into 1" or so slits, and then braided over the filling. I think KAF has (or had) directions a few years ago for how to do that, with photos. You can put whatever you like into the filling. I used a basic chicken salad (with dill, onions and bell peppers), with shredded cheddar added. I also have made it with ham, cheese, and chopped dill pickles. You could put whatever you prefer for a filling and even make it vegetarian. I just use my basic pizza dough -- 3 cups of flour (1 whole wheat) and about a cup of water, a little salt. Sometimes I add herbs/spices into the dough. A good combo is Italian-style deli meats with spinach, olive salad (I think that's what most people call it, a muffaletta mix) and cheese. Now - I'm hungry, although I just ate dinner! - I think a muffaletta braid is going on our menu for next week!

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BakerAunt, I've not had much luck in the past finding used bread machines in any of the local "thrift shops", but tomorrow I'll check in a shop near the bookstore where I volunteer every week.

Today I made a chicken-broccoli braid., split into two smaller loaves. I've been watching chicken prices -- they have not gone up, but neither are the local stores having sales on chicken.

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Today I made two loaves of pumpernickel bread. I think my bread machine is quitting! I've had it about 10 years so I guess it's time to get a new one. I've never baked in it, I just use it for mixing and kneading, and since I have arthritis and do not have a stand mixer, I do need to replace it.

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Dinner tonight was liver, onions, and pan-fries with a salad of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, black olives, feta and Italian dressing.

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Joan, your stromboli looks great! I almost made stromboli today, but decided to wait until after my grocery shopping trip later this week to get some Italian deli meats.

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I spent the morning making a huge pot of chili for the fishing derby workers tomorrow, and a huge pot of corn chowder for some of our meals the next few days. We are predicted to get another storm of 5 inches or so of snow overnight. We are just about finished cleaning up after Thursday's five inches.

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Dinner was roasted salmon with a wild rice mix and fresh green beans.

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Len, that grilled cheese on rye looks good enough to eat! I need to make a rye loaf -- soon.

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Joan, that sounds like the perfect meal for a southern boy!! And you're a good Mom!

We had salads for dinner: broccoli, corn and beans, and seafood.

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Pizza night here!

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I've spent a lot of time practicing how to shape sub buns, and mine still look about the same yours, Patty. Luckily, shape does not seem to affect the taste!

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Our dinner tonight was roasted chicken thighs with baked potato and broccoli.

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Happy Birthday, BakerAunt! Wonderful that you treated yourself to extra cherries and chocolate chips! I'm sure you enjoyed them.

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I made turkey soup from last of our turkey breast, with rye rolls from the freezer.

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Joan, that's great to get a surprise visit from your son! And a perfect meal, prepared or not! Enjoy your time together.

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