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  • in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29229
    chocomouse
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      I'm cooking a 15 pound turkey, with some of the usual side dishes. I planned this so we would have leftover meat for sandwiches during the sugaring season. I cannot plan on serving meals at our usual dinner hour this time of year.

      in reply to: King Arthur Has Updated The Baking Companion #29217
      chocomouse
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        I can spend hours paging through cookbooks, adding sticky notes, making lists of ingredients I would need to buy special, and more. But I rarely actually make anything I've marked. I do have a running list of recipes to try, and I've even written down which cookbook I found it in, or in recent years, which website.

        in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29216
        chocomouse
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          Pizza!

          in reply to: King Arthur Has Updated The Baking Companion #29209
          chocomouse
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            Mike, what are looking forward to new and different in his new book? It's being released soon!

            in reply to: What are you Baking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29197
            chocomouse
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              I made chocolate chip cookie bars. I spread half the dough in a 9 x 12 pan, then poured on a bag (11 oz) of caramels melted with 4 tablespoons of heavy cream (yes, I removed the plastic wrap from every one of those caramels!!) over the dough and spread the remaining dough on top. I needed to use up the caramels to get them out of the kitchen. Next time, I'll just make a thick caramel sauce. These are really good! Chewy gooey.

              in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29196
              chocomouse
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                Last night we had strip steak, buttered noodles, and broccoli.
                Tonight, we ate sausages and blueberry pancakes with maple syrup.

                in reply to: Covid 19: The Next Six Months #29186
                chocomouse
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                  Thank you for posting that link, Banneton. I did read the article, and I do think that may be what is making my arm so sore. And BakerAunt's issues sound similar to mine. I took a good look at that area of my arm in the mirror, and I see how close to the top of my arm/shoulder the injection was - it is closer than 3 inches below the top. So, I suspect the injection may not have been into the deltoid muscle but perhaps into the shoulder capsule. Not having a medical degree (ha!) so not making a diagnose here, but -- I bet the intense and long-lasting pain is due to the injection and not the vaccine. I am feeling a little better today, less pain, less heat, less swelling. Pushing the vacuum cleaner around the kitchen floor for 20 minutes and then mopping for 15 minutes was my limit this morning. BakerAunt, I hope we'll both be back to kneading bread in a few more days!

                  in reply to: Covid 19: The Next Six Months #29180
                  chocomouse
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                    I had my second Moderna vaccine last Thursday, 4 days ago, and my arm is still not OK. I do believe it has nothing to do with the vaccine, but rather the insertion of the needle. It was very painful and the needle was in for about 8-10 seconds. It was also extremely high on my arm. I still have a 2-inch black and blue bruise there. My upper arms is tender, swollen, and very warm, especially when I get out of bed (I assume due to the lack of movement). I think the nurse who gave me the shot screwed up! I've never had anything like this before. Due to some of my health issues, I frequently have jabs and blood draws, but nothing like this has happened. I have none of the other side effects from receiving the vaccine. I will call my pcp tomorrow if things are not improved. I wish pain-free experiences for those of you still 'in-line' for the vaccine.

                    in reply to: What are you Baking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29179
                    chocomouse
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                      I baked two loaves of the Maple Buttermilk Bread. I used the Breville oven proof option for the first rise, and it was still slow to rise; after an hour, it barely reached the top rim of the bread pans. However, during baking it rose another 2 inches. I had put the rack on the lowest setting, but the top of the loaves are almost burned, certainly a lot darker than I like them. After 35 minutes, the internal bread temperature was 210*, so I'll reduce the temperature a little next time. I know they will taste great!

                      in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29178
                      chocomouse
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                        My husband ate leftovers, and I had a green salad and cottage cheese with chives for our dinner tonight. I treated myself at lunch today -- I had 2 scrambled eggs and an English muffin with peanut butter and basil jelly. I never cook anything special for lunch, it's usually just leftovers or cheese and crackers. But I've been thinking about scrambled eggs for a week. So good!

                        in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 21, 2021? #29163
                        chocomouse
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                          I made quesadillas to use up the last of the pork roast, adding yellow peppers, onions, salsa, and shredded cheese.

                          in reply to: What are you Baking the Week of March 14, 2021? #29151
                          chocomouse
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                            Yes, Mike, the fan tan rolls are easier to make. And the butter rolls are really croissants! Both are just shaped a little differently. Interesting to watch video.

                            in reply to: What are you Baking the Week of March 14, 2021? #29140
                            chocomouse
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                              Today I made the Fan rolls (or Pull-Apart rolls) again, but a sweet version. I brushed maple syrup on the rolled out dough and sprinkled on a cinnamon-sugar mix instead of savory herbs. I think they could have used quite a bit more cinnamon. I took them out of the oven after 20 minutes, and they registered 195*. Next time I will reduce the baking temperature to 325. These are a little crisp on the outside, but very good.

                              in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 14, 2021? #29122
                              chocomouse
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                                I hope you enjoyed the lobster, Kimbob, no matter whose birthday it is!
                                Our dinner tonight was salmon, rice with steamed mixed veggies, and a green salad.

                                in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of March 14, 2021? #29095
                                chocomouse
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                                  Mike, I'd never heard of the rule about not mixing fish and cheese. But thinking about it, the only example I can come up with is a tuna melt. I had one of those, years ago, and have never had another, nor will I! Maybe smoked salmon with Brie? Hmmm.

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