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This week on Table Talk: A conversation about summer baking, sweet and savory.
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</div><div class="cilblogholder"><div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">9:48 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Greetings! Is your oven on -- Or is it too hot to consider the thought? I'll be back at top of the hour to talk baking -- sweet & savory. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">9:57 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: From Laura, who submitted an early question: It's been SO hot lately. I've wanted to make a plum tart but the thought of turning on the oven is enough to make me break into a sweat. Any ideas for how I can bake in the summer without turning my apartment into a sauna? <br /> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:01 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Hey Laura! You can do a fruit slump or grunt on top of the stove, which would certainly cut down on energy output. I might also consider baking that tart on a grill --if you're open to something more rustic and you've got a cast-iron skillet available. Other ideas for Laura on keeping heat down. ALSO -- what about a plum-based sorbet?? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:01 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Another early question. This one is from Jennifer: Hey Kim!<br />I used some sweetened condensed milk to make chocolate ice cream but still have some milk left in the can. I've heard you can cook the milk to make a caramel-like sauce. Have you ever done this? Any tips? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:03 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That, my dear, is called dulce de leche. I've never done it myself, but it's my understanding you need to boil the can for a few hours -- and you may need entire can. Who's played with dulce de leche? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:05 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Me, I've got butter setting up in the freezer, as I prep to make home-made pop tarts. The inspiration & recipe come from Karen Solomon, author of "Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It" -- stay tuned for my report tomorrow at True/Slant. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:05 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Laurel guy ]<br>Get a portable induction burner (you can get them for as little as $120 on-line) and make a skillet crumble. You brown the bread crumb topping first, then set-aside, then make the fruit filling and cook as the sauce reduces/thickens, then add the topping back on, cover and cook to warm the whole thing over, then serve. With the induction burner, you get no extra radiant heat, only what comes off the skillet. Besides who reading this chat doesn't want a new kitchen toy! :-) </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:06 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Nice idea, Laurel guy. I've been thinking of getting a portable induction but had no idea that they were this inexpensive. Great to know! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:07 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Lizka ]<br>Re dulce de leche: yes, you boil the whole (closed) can - I'm not sure how long. My husband does it as he likes it - it's too sweet for me. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:07 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim C.</strong>: Hey all -- there are always <a href="http://www.culinate.com/articles/sift/dashboardcookies" target="blank" >dashboard cookies</a>! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:08 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That's what I thought -- that the can needed to be unopened, Lizka. Thanks for that reminder. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:08 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I so agree about stovetop desserts like slumps or are they grunts? One and the same you know! Blueberry my summer fav. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:09 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Hey Fran! Fran Costigan is a marvelous vegan dessert expert and author of several books. Feel free to ask her qs about how to make sweets dairy & egg free. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:09 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Whoa, where do you get a portable induction burner for 120? I've seen them for hundreds~ </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:09 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>I've been baking up a storm lately. Chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin/craisin cookies, sugar cookies, lemon ricotta muffins. Tomorrow I'm baking six loaves of bread to take to a family reunion. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:10 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Holy cow, Thia! You've been busy. Dou you have dough ready for the bread? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:11 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Re: Grunts & Slumps -- both are stovetop. I believe slumps have biscuit topping, which gets steamed on top of the fruit...forgetting exactly how diff. the grunt is... </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:11 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Nope, going to do it all tomorrow </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:11 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>You can make a vegan dulce de leche using full fat coconut milk mixed w. some organic whole dark cane sugar (or brown sugar) cooked -reduced very slowly on stovetop. It takes long time. I've just devised one with rice syrup. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:12 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Oh, I love this idea, Fran. What do you serve it with? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:12 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Emily Nunn ]<br>Hi, Kim. I froze some cherries but not enough for a pie. Any suggestions? Is there such a thing as a cherry muffin? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:13 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Greetings to Emily Nunn, Chicago-based food writer! Emily -- do you still have stems attached? A few years ago, did a Martha recipe for cherry/almond tea cakes --b ite sized, with a cherry in the middle. They were delightful. <br />And yes, why the heck not to cherry muffins? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:13 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>When I was researching for my book, I learned this--in colonial times, it was asked-do the biscuits slump into the fruit, or do they grunt as they steam? The biscuits do need to steam, vegan or trad'l, which is why the fruit filling needs to be juicy! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:14 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Yes, yes! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:14 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>I'm thinking tonight's dinner is going to be baked ziti with ricotta and mozzarella. Have to use up the ricotta leftover from the muffins. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:14 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Paul Corsa ]<br>My friend down under just sent me this URL for Chocolate Baking. FYI </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:14 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Paul, please send the link! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:14 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Paul Corsa ]<br><a href="http://au.food.yahoo.com/recipes/cookbook/-/chocolate/" target="blank" >http://au.food.yahoo.com/recipes/cookbook/-/chocolate/</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:15 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Whatever you'd serve any dulce de leche with. I use just small amount..sweet sweet. It holds 1 week in refrig. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:16 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: It's true, it's really hot to bake right now but so hard to resist with all the amazing fruit at our fingertips at this time of year. I've been thinking berry cobbler of late... </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:16 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I've been away for weeks and can't wait to start baking. I don't care that its hot. This chat is hungry making. Maybe I do care that it's hot and will make some coconut lime ice cream (vegan but you'd never know). </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:16 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Just made blueberry sorbet (raspberries are next), and recently used up a bunch of sour cherries in an easy crumble. Be sure to add a smidge of almond extract to the cherry fruits. Heaven. And, with the cool, wet summer we're having here in the NE: zucchini everything. The neighbors keep leaving me zukes on my porch, Godfather-style. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:17 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Hey Erin -- sorbet is so darn easy, good for you. Have you made any choc zucchini cake lately? Such a goodie. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:17 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>Thanks for the comments on the dulce du leche. Any other ideas for half a can of sweetened condensed milk? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:18 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I have friends in the Caribbean who like to use it in their coffee. Very sweet, but kinda fun. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:18 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Last week I made some lemon buttermilk sherbet. I wasn't exactly happy with the texture. Guess I was expecting an ice cream texture even though I knew better. It was tasty, though. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:19 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Thia, did you use a mix of milk & buttermilk? And no eggs, right? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:19 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>Any details on your upcoming classes at Culinaerie? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:20 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Hey Jennifer, I'm teaching a Meatless Monday night cooking class Sept 14, 6:30-9:30. Menu will include tempeh basics, zucchini "crabcakes" and a seasonal rustic dessert. The school tells me the online reg will be ready to go next week. Thanks for asking! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:21 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Zuke-choco cake is next; just tried a savory biscuit w/cheddar, scallion and shredded zuke, so gonna try some of those soon, too! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:22 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Sounds great, Erin. I can't wait to hear what the kids think when they hear they're getting veg in their cake! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:22 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Catsluvr ]<br>Regarding chocolate, the US Botanical Gardens in DC has a class on chocolate that I attended yesterday and it was fabulous. From bean to bar - very informative. They will have others in August but you may need to be waitlisted: <a href="http://www.usbg.gov/education/events/Event-Listing-Date.cfm" target="blank" >http://www.usbg.gov/education/events/Event-Listing-Date.cfm</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:22 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Cool! Thanks for the tidbit, catsluvr. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:22 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>I'm sad, just returned from a produce stand who normally sells really ripe bananas. I guess I will not be baking banana bread today. I'm thinking blueberry coffeecake may be in order this afternoon. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:23 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Hey Alice! Blueberry coffeecake sounds like a pretty fab alternative. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:23 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Laurel guy ]<br>Re: portable induction burners--look on search engines like <a href="http://NexTag.com" target="blank" >NexTag.com</a>, <a href="http://Find.com" target="blank" >Find.com</a>, etc. Sunpentown has a really cheapy one for something like $113, but no guarantees what the quality is like. I personally have a compressed hot water pot from Sunpentown and it's a reasonably good, inexpensive appliance. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:23 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Kim, the recipe used only the buttermilk. No eggs. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:24 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That may be why the texture was a bit odd. I will check an ice cream book here and let you know how you could adjust. Stay tuned. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:24 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I wish our edible garden (Brooklyn Botanical) had a Choc bean to bar class. Wonderful link! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:24 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Lizka ]<br>Kim - Thanks for the reminder about zuke boats in today's email - I have one in my fridge that needs eating and that is exactly what I'm gonna do tonight. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:25 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Great, Lizka -- and for those of you interested, I have a weekly e-letter. If you're interested in receiving, send me email at writingfood AT gmail<br /> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:25 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From redweather ]<br>i spent the last two nights roasting tomatoes for sauce, and yes, it is way too hot to have the oven on. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:26 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I actually love being in the kitchen when it's really hot -- it's the line cook in me. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:26 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Bobby Flay has a recipe for a Cafe Con Leche Shake that use 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Every other recipe in my files calls for an entire can </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:26 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Sounds like ice cream makers in heavy rotation. What are your favs/ or ones with problems. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:27 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I made a milk chocolate/Guinness ice cream for my husband's bday last month -- and it was strange and wonderful -- lots of great frozen ideas from David Lebovitz's "Perfect Scoop." </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:27 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>Instead of turning on oven for fruit deserts, what about Kim's fro-yo recipe. The strawberry was amazing and I'm going to try blueberry next. Any adjustments to the recipe, Kim? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:28 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That fro-yo recipe also comes from David Lebovitz! I think he offers adjustments for blueberries -- will take a look later today (my books are still in boxes --we've been moving to a new place this month) </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:28 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I hear you Kim. Reminds me of pastry chef work in summer, resto basement kitchen, no windows, small space and a lot of blueberry pies to make. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:29 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: My body gets out of its body when it's really hot in the kitchen. Very much of a yogic experience! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:29 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>I have a question for you Kim, the produce guy tried to convince me to buy regular bananas, grill them to break down the sugars and soften them up and bake with them. Do you think that would work? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:29 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>Of course he does not bake and was trying to get me to buy his bananas :) </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:30 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I think the grilling would have helped, Alice, but they would not have been same as really ripe 'nanas. Would be worth an experiment, tho! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:30 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Coffee granita con panna - no ice cream maker necessary. Totally great pick-me-up for a hot afternoon! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:31 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Oh man-- has anyone ever had an affogato? One scoop of vanilla, with hot espresso poured on top. THAT's my kind of pick me up. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:32 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Fyi, next Thursday is last Thurs of the month, so it's meatless themed chat. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:32 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Lizka ]<br>Erin - please share how to do Coffee granita con panna </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:32 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>No, but I just may have to try an affogato, today! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:32 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From redweather ]<br>i got an ice cream maker as a gift a few years ago, and have never used it, but you all always make me want to get it out and try it. any ideas for a simple ice cream for a newbie? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:33 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: OH, you must, you must, Red Weather! I think vanilla is always the best way to get going so you can appreciate the process. Thoughts from others? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:33 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Laurel guy ]<br>Although the recipe calls for a whole can of condensed milk, you can probably make a half recipe of brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate balls). Note that when I had this made by a Brazilian exchange student, he said that the condensed milk they get and use in Brazil is sweeter than what we have in the US so he suggested that you add sugar (I would recommend powdered or confectioners sugar) if you use regular US condensed milk </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:34 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>I made the no-churn chocolate ice cream from an ATK recipe this weekend. Very creamy and my husband who is expert in all things ice cream really liked it. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:34 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Oh tell us more about the no-churn ice cream, Jennifer. Inquiring minds... </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:35 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: <span><span class="commentmsgtext">From Thia<br />More sweetened condensed milk. <br />I've not made these, but it doesn't require an e<a id="guestChatHideLink26057628" style="margin-left: 5px; display: none;" onclick="javascript:launchchat(26057628);return false;" href="index.php?option=comaltcaster&task=playaltcast&altcastcode=36bc06630e#" target="blank" target="blank" >[...]</a><span id="guestChatHideText26057628" style="display: inline; visibility: visible; opacity: 1;">ntire can. MAGIC TRUFFLES Makes about 1/2 pound. 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup plus 1 TBSP sweetened condensed milk 1 pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract Melt chocolate without stirring in top of double boiler. Remove from heat and add condensed milk, salt and flavoring. Stir just until blended. Press into a block one inch high in a wax paper lined pan. Chill until firm. Turn out and remove wax paper. Cut into serving pieces. Store in airtight container.</span></span></span> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:35 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I love love love affogato! Couldn't believe how simple, how good first time (Italy of course). Now there is fast, refreshing dessert. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:35 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: There's a wnderful Italian restaurant in Seattle called Serafina which serves affogato -- it's become a fave. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:36 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Try Kim's MA archives... ice cream, granitas are there too, right? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:36 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I have done coffee granita, yes. Lemme see if I can dig up. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:36 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Coffee Granita:<br /><a href="http://blog.washingtonpost.com/savoringsummer/2006/07/diyfrozencoffeeslurpie.html" target="blank" >http://blog.washingtonpost.com/savoringsummer/2006/07/diyfrozencoffeeslurpie.html</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:37 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I have no churn choc 'sorbet' in my book. It's really like frozen hot chocolate. Creamy, nice. I love granitas too. Espresso, very tart lemon.. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:37 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Fran, please link to your Web site, etc. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:37 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>Made a base of melted bittersweet chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, pinch salt then whipped heavy cream and folded that into the base. Then pour into a container and straight into the freezer. Sorry I don't have the recipe in front of me but it was included in the last Test Kitchen e-mail. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:38 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Nice, Jennifer. I bet that could be done with coconut milk as well! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:38 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>The "con panna" part: unsweetened whipped cream. awesome. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:38 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Happy to <a href="http://www.francostigan.com" target="blank" >www.francostigan.com</a> Even I can remember this one. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:39 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>So you don't need an ice cream maker to make "good" Ice cream then? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:39 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That's what these folks are saying! I must admit, I really love the $50 machine I bought a few years back. Keep bowl in freezer all the time, great results. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:40 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I received a sample from Edwards & Sons of their Let's Do ....Organic , Organic Creamed Coconut. Small box, replaces coconut milk and you decide how thick, rich you reconstitute. Eager to try. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:41 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>Kim, what type of machine did you buy? I have been contemplating buying a machine, but storage space is an issue. If I could get great results w/out machine I would love to make my own icecream. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:42 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I have a Cuisinart ICE-20. It does not take up much space -- and in previous homes, space was v. much an issue. If you need me to store it for you during winter, happy to do so! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:42 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>I think an ice cream maker is a good investment especially if you want to experiment with different flavors and types. I keep mine in the freezer, too. Definitely use it more in the summer. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:43 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Allison ]<br>I'm having so much fun playing with different fruit combos for cobblers/buckles/etc. Last week was a blackberry peach buckle. Also made white chocolate ice cream with candied cherries (recipe from A Perfect Scoop). So good! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:43 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Blackberry peach sounds dreamy, Allison. A little candied ginger in there would be lovely as well. I think a cobbler is in order this wkd. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:44 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>I have the crown in jewel of ice cream machines. Elec-self chill w. removable bowl. Heavy and big though. Simac Magnum Plus. It was a gift. Much $$$. Many students and clients use the bowl in freezer type with great results. Anyone use high speed blender like Vita mix for ice cream? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:44 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Perfect Scoop--Wheeler's book? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:44 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: No, David Lebovitz. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:44 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Has anyone played with figs this summer? One thing I haven't had chance to do thus far. Love a fig tart. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:45 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Last summer I got a Cuisinart ice cream maker from Craig's List for some ridiculous price, including an extra freezer bowl. An extra bowl is a definite must have. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:46 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: True -- resources like Craigs List are great for kitchen bargains. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:46 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Guest ]<br>i just heard a story on figs on npr this morning. the farmer said it wasn't an apple that got adam and eve kicked out of the garden, it was a fig. :) </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:46 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I can believe that! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:46 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>No figs here, but we've been playing with mangoes! Kids are nuts for them; definitely an OUTDOOR treat. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:46 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Or one for the bathtub... </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:47 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>Kim, tell us about your fig tart. Adore them but too often I eat them and thats it. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:48 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: I like to do fig tarts in a very rustic fashion, kind of galette style, with fruit inside, dough wrapped around, but not quite perfect. Love to sweeten with honey and garnish with basil, nuts are nice, too. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:48 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>No no... the HOSE. :) </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:48 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>My fig tree has only about 20 fruits on it which I'll never see make it to ripeness. Something always get them while still green. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:49 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: My friend Karla in DC area has an amazingly prolific fig tree that produces twice a year! I miss that tree. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:49 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Guest ]<br>i don't think i've ever bought a fig..... are they in season/available on east coast now? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:49 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Typically, June is early season, then they return in September for a last hurrah. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:49 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Laura ]<br>Hi -- I sent the question about baking in the heat earlier. I love the idea of baking in cast-iron on the grill! But what about the smoky flavor that comes with grilling on charcoal? Any way to avoid that? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:50 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Mark Douglas</strong>: Thia, my neighbor has taken to placing a massive netting setup over the tree. The birds seem to know just before you do that they are almost ready and pick at each one to ruin them for you... it looks funny, but does the trick.<br> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:50 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: You do indirect heat, so pan is never directly over coals. I did a cake like this recently and you don't taste the coals. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:50 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Jennifer ]<br>I don't remember ever seeing figs at D.C. area farmer's markets. Are they grown anywhere around here? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:51 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: You'll see them every once in a while at market, Jennifer. I've seen them at Dupont, pretty sure, and in Arlington, but figs being figs are very sensitive to weather, need lots of sun. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:51 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Laura ]<br>Thanks! Should I cover with tin foil? Leave the lid off the grill? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:52 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Lid off grill, yes. <br />Foil on top, yes. <br />Indirect heat, take its temp, should be about 350, keep it as consistent as possible. Let me know how it goes! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:52 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>I used to make a stovetop apple pie from a recipe I got from Anne Marie Colbin of the Natural Gourmet Cooking School in New York. Lost that recipes, unfortunately. Here's a link to a different recipe, not at all like the one I used to make though. <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/CollegiateMealsStovetopPie/" target="blank" >http://www.instructables.com/id/CollegiateMealsStovetopPie/</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:53 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Thanks, Thia! </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:53 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Kim's black olive and (dried) fig tapenade is a killer. Wowee-wow: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nzfnmw" target="blank" >http://tinyurl.com/nzfnmw</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:53 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: That's a great party treat, that tapenade. Oh yeah. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:55 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Any final crumbs before we wrap things up? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:56 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>Well, I'm bummed that I can't be here next week for the Meatless chat. Will be out of town with no internet. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:56 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: But you'll be able to read the archives! And please send early questions to <br /><a href="mailto:tabletalk@culinate.com" target="blank" >tabletalk@culinate.com</a> </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:56 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Fran Costigan ]<br>My fav pies are rustic galettes. And vegans can use rice-syrup, agave for the honey. This was terrific. Thanks </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:57 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Fran, please come back and see us again. Great to have your expertise. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:57 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Thia ]<br>And thanks again for a great chat. Yes, I rely on the archives. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:57 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Alice@savorysweetlife.com ]<br>I really enjoyed your baking conversation. Looking forward to future chats. Thank you Kim. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilviewertextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:58 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilviewertext">[Comment From Erin ]<br>Fab! How about a tapas-themed chat? Could go meatless, too..? </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:58 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Erin, a tapas theme is going on the list. Excellent idea. </td></tr></table></div>
<div class="cilchatmsg" ><table><tr valign="top"><td class="cilmsgtime cilhosttextcolor" nowrap style="width: 45px;">10:58 </td><td class="cilmsgtext cilhosttext"><strong>Kim ODonnel</strong>: Thanks everyone! Hope you all can join us next week for a meatless conversation! Be safe, eat well. All best. </td></tr></table></div>
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