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Editor's note: Hold the turkey! This week we're discussing meatless Thanksgiving options. Next week, November 19, is reserved for all Thanksgiving-related questions. We apologize for any  confusion.

Join Kim O'Donnel for a discussion of Thanksgiving foods that don't include meat, right here, on Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET. 

Kim, a trained chef and longtime food journalist, brings ideas, tips, and recipes to her weekly chats. 

Enter your email, below, to receive a reminder of the chat. And if you can't join on the 12th, leave a comment below, or send Kim a question at tabletalk \[at\] culinate \[dot\] com. 

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 </div><div id="mainchat" class="mainchat"><div class="cileventholder"><div id="row44059663" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44059663" >Yes, Virginia, there is Thanksgiving without turkey -- oh wait, wrong holiday! But you get the idea: today's chat is all about making the most glorious holiday feast without meat, or how to mash it up in mixed company. Join us at the top of the hour -- get your forks ready. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">9:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44061836" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44061836" >Hello! The two-week countdown to the big feast has begun. What are you cooking up this year? We know a lot of nerves are getting frayed, so this week and next, the chat is all about helping you get thru the prep & planning (sorry not trained in dealing with crazy relatives -- I've got my own set). So for round One, we'll talk meatless -- mains, vegan desserts, a meal that doesn't feel like a bunch of sides, plus ways to mix n match in mixed company. Next week is turkey, giblets & anything else on your mind. So let's roll & hear all about it... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44061895" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Corn bread! </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Corn bread! :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44061895" >A moist corn bread eludes me. I can’t figure out to make it moist.  Yesterday I used this recipe from Food&Wine: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/corn-bread-with-scallions" target="blank" >http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/corn-bread-with-scallions</a>. Overall, it was totally  fine. We spread a little butter and we're set. but what's the best way to produce a corn bread that's perfection right out of the oven? should i use buttermilk? whole milk? many many thanks! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Corn bread! </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062061" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062061" >Cornbread, I'm a fan of using buttermilk in my corn bread. Have you ever tried melting butter in a cast iron skillet, then immediately adding batter, then allowing it to going straight into the oven? Talk to me. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062130" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062130" >I'm here and ready! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062169" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062169" >Hey Jeanne! What's on your menu this year? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062223" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062223" >Our contribution to the all family dinner is generally macaroni and cheese, scalloped apples, homemade bread, caramel walnut torte and sparkling or still wine. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062359" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062359" >Hey Thia, sounds great. Tell us more about that bread... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:05&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062398" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062398" >re: corn bread - I like to make it with yogurt in place of buttermilk.  I use a cast iron skillet, melt the butter in the oven, pour excess into batter then pour and bake.  Turns out moist. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:05&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062474" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062474" >Nice, Linear. I haven't done corn bread w/ yogurt, but a great idea. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062481" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062481" >Regarding cornbread, a really moist one I make involves canned creamed corn or one with sour cream </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062510" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Corn bread! </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Corn bread! :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062510" >well i put oil in the cast-iron skillet beforehand, not butter and used the milk on hand which was 1%. what about adding corn kernels? maybe not a ton of moisture, but would it help? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Corn bread! </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062550" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062550" >Well, we are doing turkey, but we have a million veggie sides that are delish.  One of my favorites is Yams Louisiane from Soul and Spice.  A layered dish w/ yams, spices, pecans.  Yummy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062656" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062656" >Ooh. Jeanne, is it like a gratin, perchance? A friend was telling me last night about a butternut squash gratin. Doesn't that sound fab? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062673" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062673" >Whew - good to be back; I've missed these get-togethers.  Hope everyone is well. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062795" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062795" >Welcome back, Lizka! We were off last week, but we're back in holiday action. What's on your menu this year? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062814" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062814" >Cheddar Herb biscuits as promised: <a href="http://www.culinate.com/user/chasqui/recipes/collectedwisdom/cheddarherbbiscuits" target="blank" >http://www.culinate.com/user/chasqui/recipes/collectedwisdom/cheddarherbbiscuits</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062964" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062964" >WOW! Thanks JonClark! What a nice gift. For those who were in chat a few weeks ago, JonClark is a reader who lives in Hungary, agreed to dig up his recipe for cheddar herb biscuits. You rock! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44062995" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44062995" >Most likely not cooking for Thanksgiving this year but am happy to see people's recipes. :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063020" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063020" >Thia, what are scalloped apples? I've only heard of scalloped potatoes. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063052" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Corn bread! </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Corn bread! :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063052" >ooh sour cream in cornbread! butternut squash gratin! this is the best chat online :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Corn bread! </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063076" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063076" >We think so, too, Cornbread! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063118" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063118" >It's a recipe from the booklet that came with the food processor so very long ago.  Just your basic white bread.  Sometimes I do high school cafeteria style rolls, too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063149" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063149" >I'm not going to make it through this chat w/o an aimless graze through my kitchen, looking for something to eat. Everything sounds awesome. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063446" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063446" >Hey, Tara is in the house! She's the co-author of "Almost Meatless" What are you cooking up this year? (I love hearing what folks are planning...) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063483" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063483" >I'm been veg forever, but I'm hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year - all vegan!  I'm excited, but I can't decide on a main course.  Turkey substitute (I would make it from scratch - a loaf or roast of some sort) or veggie focused? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063666" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063666" >Wow, Kristen, way to go! What about stuffed onions? I've done those before & they are gorgeus to look at...I'm not wild about acorn squash, but stuffed dumpling squash with grain/pilaf or bread stuffing would be glorious... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063695" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063695" >I think think cornbread needs egg, buttermilk, and butter to be moist.  I bake that one in a baking pan in the oven.  I also do a Southern one in a cast iron skillet in the oven--more dry (but still yummy). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063792" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063792" >Yes indeed, I agree, a little egg action is helpful for lathering up the crumb... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063837" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063837" >I just tried to Butternut Squash and Cheddar Bread Pudding from this month's Bon Appetit. I think it was a damn good solution for a vegetarian centerpiece. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44063890" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44063890" >I think I'm going to give Robin Asbell's Braised Garlic-Squash Tart with Aged Gouda and Hazelnuts a try. From her new book New Vegetarian.  I'm a turkey lover, but I always end up cashing in a lot more calorie chips on sides. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064026" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064026" >I'm waiting to get my hands on a copy of Asbell's book. This sounds amazing! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064082" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064082" >Also, can I recommend a fab recipe?  The Cheese and Nut Loaf from the Greens Cookbook.  It has wild mushrooms and herbs.  It's moist and delicious--more like a terrine.  You can serve it with a Wild Mushroom sauce. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064122" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064122" >Kristin - Personally, if I was coming to your house, I would look forward to enjoying your way of doing things, not expect you to cater to me - I say stick to your veggie strengths. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064153" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064153" >My sister makes a butternut squash lasagna often for hearty, group-friendly veggie main dish that might be good for t-day. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064265" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064265" >Yep, I've done Deborah Madison's butternut squash lasagna w/ walnuts & bechamel sauce, and it's killer. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064309" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064309" >We always have corn pudding, which is absurdly good and I always eat too much of it.  And My sis-in-law and I go head to head over the mashed potatoes. I don't care what anyone says, mashed potatoes are not optional. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064473" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064473" >For me, bread stuffing is not optional, and neither is homemade crans. I rarely make bread stuffing, so it feels like a real treat. Are there other items that are must-haves on your table? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064506" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064506" >Kristin - I vote for veggie focused - no fake meat.  Just make a selection of veg or make a veg presentation that could serve as a focal point. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064531" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064531" >Jess, my recipe uses canned apples (not apple pie filling) cream cheese, butter, some flour and sugar.  My addition to the recipe is cinnamon. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064550" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064550" >Ooo those biscuits sound amazing - thanks JonClark! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064583" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064583" >Actually what we had for dinner tonight, and last night, a mushroom paprikas is basically and three mushroom stew with onions and paprika served over a plumper version of spaetzle, and I think it would be a good addition to the feast. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064658" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064658" >that would make a great entree for a meatless Tgiving, JonClark. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064683" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064683" >Can we talk potatoes?  I have to admit, I like potatoes--but they are too heavy for me--esp. for a big dinner like this one.  I like rice better.  Anyone else? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064787" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064787" >Do you like to do a pilaf-y kind of thing, Jeanne? Or do you wild rice to go with the rest of the stuff? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064813" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064813" >My favorite thing about the turkey at Thanksgiving that it goes well with chutneys.   Persimmon or cranberry are my favorites.  How might I incorporate these into a vegetarian meal?  What could they garnish? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064965" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064965" >I think cranberry chutney is a great partner with bread stuffing, with sweet potatoes or squash -- or straight from the spoon! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44064991" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44064991" >I keep things simple as it is just my husband and me - we cook a big (for only two of us) turkey because we love leftovers and then each of us picks a side that we want.  The Giant had a really neat recipe for sweet potatoes that includes cranberries and apples that really struck a cord, so that's my main side.  Love to hear others' ideas. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065223" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065223" >Me, I prefer sweet potatoes with a savory, rather than a sweet angle, with garlic and chiles and pecans, and I love love love whipping up a last-minute sweet potato puree with a little chipotle... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065264" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065264" >Hear, hear to Tara re more calories in the sides.  This is ALWAYS my problem. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065275" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Corn bread! </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Corn bread! :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065275" >oh i made a butternut squash bread pudding the other day using rye bread instead of white bread, it was terrific! another option... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Corn bread! </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065300" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065300" >Oh, do tell...we want details! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065353" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065353" >It's so funny--I'm looking through my cookbooks for my fav. veggie holiday dishes--and I'm having a hard time because they are so used the pages are falling out. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065461" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065461" >I'm not a potato fan either but we usually have mashed potatoes and a sweet potato dish topped with buttered/brown sugared pecans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065495" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065495" >The New York Times this week has three yummy sounding side dishes.  Caramelized Corn With Fresh Mint, Fiery Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Brown Butter and Sage Salt </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065553" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065553" >I made a pumpkin-yam soup last night that would be a good starter for a vegan meal.  I cooked in the crockpot with a little veggie broth, onion, celery, garlic, allspice, nutmeg and tumeric. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065661" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065661" >Oh, LInear girl, sounds great. Make some toasts to go with and you're in business. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065694" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065694" >Kristin, I had this really wonderful grain napoleon at a restaurant called The Blue Spoon in Portland Maine. It was my entree and it was so satisfying. I think it was made with three different grains, all very hearty and chewy, layered. I imagine it's also baked like a loaf, lasagna or terrine and sliced. It was served with a Romesco sauce and sauteed greens, but you could make the sauce something more T-giving-ish. Maybe like a butternut squash or mushroom "gravy" with thyme or sage?  There's also a recipe in my book, Almost Meatless, for barley stuffed squash with currants and pecans. It calls for sausage, but you can omit it w/no love lost.  If you can find smallish butternuts, you can make individual servings of them. Would look pretty. Very satisfying. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065814" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065814" >Baked sweet potatoes! With a butter brown sugar/molasses dressing, maybe toss on a marshmallow or meringue topping and toast them for effect! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065833" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065833" >My preference is wild rice with cranberries and pecans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065860" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065860" >Yeah, I like a pilaf plus one that's fairly plain.  The pilaf for something savory on it's own, the plain for using with gravy.  Wild mushrooms play a big role in the pilaf and gravy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44065892" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44065892" >I definitely agree with the veg focus, but as a longtime veggie, I'm very conscious of the protein-less selection of sides problem... I was just looking for a good, hearty centerpiece (both for myself and my omni guests). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066124" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066124" >And no dairy or egg, right? Or is that fair game? I'm thinking of a wonderful eggplant timpano I've had in the past that makes a glorious presentation. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066246" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066246" >Unfortunately, this year we are having T'giving dinner at a restaurant. My sister always hosts the meal and she just doesn't want to do it this year.  I'm leery of their side dishes actually being vegetarian.  Seems most places like to add chicken stock or some such thing to their sides.  I'm still expected to provide the foods I mentioned earlier for us to eat the next day. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066441" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066441" >Don't tell anyone, but I'm not cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, either! At least not on Tgiving Day. My husband and I will be giving thanks instead on the beach in Mexico. Plan to recreate a harvest meal in early December! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066503" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066503" >We also like to do a simple butternut squash soup as a first course.  So light and delicate.  And all the right flavors. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066650" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066650" >I love soup to start off Thanksgiving dinner. It doesn't seem complete without it -- and it takes such little time (and gives cook a little break) inbetween courses... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066668" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From hughes </span><span class="nocommentfrom">hughes :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066668" >Spoon Bread goes with everything. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">hughes </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066710" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066710" >What's your spoonbread trick, Sir Hughes? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066749" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066749" >Lizka - I love whiskey-honey glazed sweet potatoes, recipe from epicurious.  Kind of traditional, but not so sweet and a little more sophisticated.  Even the kids will eat because it tastes a little like butterscotch. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44066813" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44066813" >I also toyed with the idea of a rice-based stuffing, but my family is adamant about bread stuffing.  They don't seem to mind that we're not having turkey, but I think there would be a mutiny if I took away the stuffing.  Any ideas for interesting variations? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067187" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067187" >I am really into turnips right now. Diced, they punch up something heavy like stuffing. Leeks and shallots instead of onions. Sage, plus oregano. A little chile... Make your own stock, something garlicky! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067208" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067208" >Corn bread, love the idea of squash/brown bread combo. Great partnership! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067216" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067216" >Ooo, your sweet potato ideas are awesome, Kim.  Recipes soon? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067502" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067502" >Oui, madame. Also -- I usually make a sweet potato "butter" from Dana Jacobi's book -- actually I refer to it as sweet potato hummus -- roast a quartered onion and 2 sweets, then puree, with a little bit of tahini paste and some lemon, cayenne. Yowza. Great app/snack for this time of year. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067529" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067529" >Wow, caramelized corn sounds amazing.  And the roasted cauliflower.  Cauliflower is an underused veggie at the holidays, I think. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067569" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067569" >Oh, soup, good starter. One year I made sweet potato pear soup from Mollie Katzen's Still Life With Menu - so delicate and good! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067642" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067642" >Katzen's books are timeless -- just looking at Moosewood the other day and thinking how her recipes still resonate. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067691" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067691" >Oo, yes, what spoon bread recipes do you guys like?  I'm always adapting stuff to be gluten-free (and yummy). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067704" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From hughes </span><span class="nocommentfrom">hughes :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067704" >No trick just butter. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">hughes </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067743" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067743" >Thia, I have similar issues because I'm gluten intolerant.  My husband's grandparents always want to go to the restaurant they've gone to for years--there is nothing gf for me to eat--I'm expected to bring my own stuff.  Not fun.  I would much rather cook (and I've put my foot down that I'm not going out on Thanksgiving anymore). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067794" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067794" >Ooo, I'm going to try that sweet potato hummus this weekend.  Sounds amazing. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067852" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067852" >Linear, happy to email you recipe details. Send me email at tabletalk@culinate </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44067883" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44067883" >Here's a link to a page at The Baltimore Sun for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes:  <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/sns-holiday-veggie-thanksgiving-sg,0,2589735.storygallery" target="blank" >http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/sns-holiday-veggie-thanksgiving-sg,0,2589735.storygallery</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068027" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068027" >Thanks, Thia! I'm putting together a roundup of fun veggie-centric recipes for the holiday from various sources. Stay tuned. Also a 10 ways to make your Thanksgiving meatless. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068056" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068056" >Yeah, Moosewood rocks.  The recipes for soup are esp. good.  The Gypsy Soup is a very good choice for Thanksgiving--nice spices and it has chickpeas for protein. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068083" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From hughes </span><span class="nocommentfrom">hughes :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068083" >I do use white cornmeal.  It gives a certain lightness. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">hughes </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068130" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068130" >Linear Girl - Thanks!  I'm definitely looking for recipes that cut the sweet a bit.  I'll take a look. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068141" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068141" >A really good soup I've been making for years is Roasted Chestnut, which consists of jarred chestnuts (even though the jarred nut are really expensive, I don't like messing with fresh chestnuts), onion, celery, vegetable broth, salt and pepper.  It sounds too simple to be good, but oh my, is it ever.  I do add a lot more chesnuts that the recipe suggests. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068179" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068179" >Anyone do beans for Thanksgiving?  Am thinking of doing some baked beans this year. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068285" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068285" >White beans are great, as they get so wonderfully creamy...or French lentils (ahem). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068308" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068308" >OK, I typed up the Gomba (mushroom) Paprikas: <a href="http://www.culinate.com/user/chasqui/recipes/collectedwisdom/gombapaprikas" target="blank" >http://www.culinate.com/user/chasqui/recipes/collectedwisdom/gombapaprikas</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068365" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068365" >JonClark gets a serious blue ribbon Today! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068385" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068385" >Jeanne, gf spoon bread would be interesting. Do you post recipes anywhere like a blog..? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068447" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068447" >Kristin - Regarding your protienless concern; is it possible to incorporate beans into anything you are planning?  I think beans are so versatile. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068527" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068527" >along Lizka's comment -- lentil stuffing inside dumpling squash would be lovely... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068567" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068567" >Tara, do you think brown rice would substitute well for the barley in the stuffed squash?  I'm gluten intolerant and can't use barley </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068582" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068582" >I like to keep my "regular" vegetable sides pretty simple (as opposed to the starchy or fancy vegetable sides).  I've noticed that when we've got a lot of rich foods, plain or lightly buttered vegetables really stand out as outstanding flavors.  Eating them is almost like a palate cleanser.  To be a little different from the peas or green beans I grew up with, I like to make brussels sprouts.  People always think they don't like them until they have them very fresh and lightly steamed with butter.  Delicious. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068815" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068815" >OH yes to Brussels! Just had some last night -- my agent was in town and she cooked at our place -- and she seared up a bunch of brussels in butter & olive oil, then deglazed with balsamic vinegar, then finished in oven. They were simply delightful. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068830" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068830" >About cranberries I make as an appetizer a combination of  a cranberry pepper jelly that you can get at Whole Foods which then gets poured on to cream cheese and is used as a spread for crackers. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068880" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068880" >The crockpot is a life-saving tool for the holidays.  Esp. when every single burner is taken. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068916" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068916" >Another main dish for a fancy veg meal could be pumpkin gnocchi with spinach sauce.  The color contrast is stunning and the flavors are so simple you could still serve with anything else.  It's a little labor intensive which makes it fun for a holiday. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44068967" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44068967" >Yes, Linear! Very nice idea...or pumpkin-stuffed raviolis... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069028" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069028" >Absolutely, brown rice or any other grain would be great in those stuffed squash </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069052" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069052" >Can we talk dessert? Or how about a palate cleanser of blood orange sorbet? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069194" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069194" >Oh, JonClark, you're speaking to my heart with talk of blood oranges. Oh, how I love them!   Will this be on your menu? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069235" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069235" >I just saw jarred chestnuts at my local Asian grocery for really cheap! I told myself to make a mental note for Thanksgiving since my mom always puts chestnuts in her stuffing and they really are a pain to peel. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:43&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069279" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069279" >Jeanne - I was just thinking that a white bean dish would be nice for a vegetarian Thanksgiving.  Simple beans, with lots of fresh parsley and garlic and olive oil. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:43&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069409" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069409" >Or...if you wanted to forego stuffing, add sage to those white beans. Killer combo. Also love chopped rosemary w/ white beans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069435" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069435" >Oh, plus I'll be making a french onion gravy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069499" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069499" >YoWZA! I wanna know more about this french onion gravy. That's something I'd whip up. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069525" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069525" >Unfortunately freezers here are very small, and I will be traveling to a potluck in Budapest from Kecskemet so I'll have bake a butternut bread pudding and finish it there. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069557" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069557" >Oh, yes, dessert.  I make a pumpkin pie that is very light on the spices (just uses cinnamon and ginger).  The pumpkin flavor really shines through.  I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but the crowd I cook for is. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069679" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069679" >When I make pumpkin pie, I make it with silken tofu because it is so darn good & no one misses the eggs or dairy. Unbelivably tasty. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069708" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069708" >Trader Joe's sells frozen roasted chestnuts pretty inexpensively.  I don't know how they compare to the real thing because they're the only chestnuts I've ever had. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069723" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069723" >Call me paranoid, but ever since those rolled pie crusts showed up in the dairy case, I'm afraid to eat anyone's pie but my own.  The rolled crusts are make with animal fat -- or at least they were the last time I checked.  Our desserts are generally pumpkin pie, cheesecake and the walnut tart. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069810" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069810" >French onion gravy?  Yes please, JohClark.  And a simple white bean dish sounds perfect, Linear Girl </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069828" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069828" >Start a french onion soup by cooking down thinly sliced onions for over an hour until they are exactly what you would want for french onion soup. Then add flour and butter to start a roux.  Add honey, balsamic vinegar, and freshly chopped rosemary, and broth. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069922" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069922" >Oh,   this is great inspiration, JonClark. I'm making my own version of this pronto! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069949" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069949" >I stirred a 1/4 cup or so of white beans and toasted almonds into my roasted butternut squash soup yesterday for lunch and loved it for the texture and for filling me up w/extra protein. Yeah for beans! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44069986" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44069986" >That's good to know about the chestnuts from TJ's and Asian grocers.  The ones are Whole Foods are $14 a jar.  They go up a dollar every year. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070012" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070012" >Let's talk drinks.  My family rule is that once the pies are out and the turkey (or whatever) is in the oven, it's time for Ramos Fizz. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070173" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070173" >I love using pomegranate seeds as a drink garnish at this time of year.   Much prettier than a maraschino cherry...has anyone done herby cocktails for holidays? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070193" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Dawn </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Dawn :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070193" >JonClark, how many biscuits does your recipe make? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dawn </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070210" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070210" >Yeah, me too JonClark!  Also, as we speak I'm making the Brown Butter Pound Cake from Gourmet.  It smells so good--would be an awesome dessert for Tgiving. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070246" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070246" >I often make a chocolate cake on the side.  I need me some chocolate!  The one I make is light and has a ganache glaze instead of frosting. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070357" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070357" >For many years, I made a pumpkin bread pudding, made w/ pumpkin bread (using 1/2 of one loaf, having the rest for breakfast). Great treat, really unusual. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070413" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070413" >Cranberry liquor anyone?  <a href="http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1041106" target="blank" >http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1041106</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070424" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070424" >pomegranate seeds in champagne-they circulate with the bubbles </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070472" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070472" >Cookbook author Robin Asbell is in the house! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070533" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070533" >I make sweet potato sushi- roasted spears in a sushi roll </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070559" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070559" >Tell us more, pretty please... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070602" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070602" >We do the Sage Rush cocktail from the Herbal Kitchen--gin, grapefruit juice, sage.  It's really good. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070675" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070675" >Jeanne, that sounds intriguing... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070713" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070713" >I'm not sure exactly how many biscuits are made as I've never had the same biscuit cutter.  It also depends on how close you get to the 1/2 inch thickness.  So I took a guess at 20 biscuits. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070732" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070732" >Robinasbell - thank you thank you thank you for the champagne pomegranate idea. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070776" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070776" >I love a good pecan pie.  I like to make it myself to cut the sweetness and to add some whiskey (hmm, seems like I'm adding whiskey to everything). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070822" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070822" >slice the yam like fat french fries, toss with oil and a little tamari, roast at 400 til tender, put it in sushi rolls with smoked tofu strips </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070967" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070967" >How fun, Robin! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44070989" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44070989" >We usually keep dessert light with chocolate chip meringues or chocolate chip squares (7-layer bars) and an apple pie/crisp. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071002" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071002" >maple instead of corn syrup in the pie, and mixed nuts, mmm </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071099" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071099" >Oh yeah, I'm with you on the maple syrup in the pecan pie... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071128" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071128" >Robin: I love the concept of the pom. seeds circulating with the champagne bubbles--so festive! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071167" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071167" >We've got a meyer lemon tree so I make a Shaker Lemon pie each year.  However, I've never made one in a tart pan than didn't leak all over (and I mean ALL over) the oven, so we've renamed it Lemon Nuclear Meltdown pie. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071290" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071290" >Now that sounds fabulous and fun, even with the meltdown, LInear. What a wonderful plant to have in your yard! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071304" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071304" >I'm a bourbon girl. But I seem to like it unadulterated.  Though the last bourbon drink I had this summer was sort of a bourbon lemonade with lemon thyme. Oh Mamma was that good. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071373" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071373" >Tara, I hear you! I made bourbon lemonade with cherry nectar and it was a little scary how easily they went down... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071413" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071413" >A few years, I think the Wash. Post had an article about herbal cocktails.  Some of the herbs used were pineapple sage, lemon verbena, cilantro, dill, purple basil, lemon thyme. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071468" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071468" >even the lushes will get their antiox </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071485" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071485" >Linear Girl--that is so funny! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071515" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071515" >Hmm, bourbon.  I will have to try bourbon lemonade... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071570" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071570" >Jeanne, you make me one of those gin herby things & I'll reciprocate with a bourbon lemonade... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071622" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071622" >I also do a warmed dark cherry-shiraz with cinnamon sticks </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071712" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071712" >OOH, ahh. Sounds like we need to have a chat in December focused on treats -- drinks, sweets & snacks. Deal? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071759" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071759" >Could you wrap the base of the tart pan in foil? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071837" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071837" >Hmmm, spiced apple cider, maybe with some apple jack... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071854" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071854" >Yes, drinks, sweets and snacks!  You're talking my language! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071877" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071877" >Love that idea, Kim. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44071976" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44071976" >sounds like a great way to spark the ideas </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072057" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072057" >I'll talk with Kim C., but I think we could do Dec 10 for that chat... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072083" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072083" >or peppermint schnapps hot chocolate... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072089" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim C.:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072089" >Hi all. Joining late here, but just wanted to put in a plug for <a href="http://www.culinate.com/columns/tabletalk/tabletalknovember19" target="blank" >next week's chat</a> on Thanksgiving again (although turkey, too). Head over and plug in your email if you'd like to receive a reminder. And, oh, I love the idea of a drinks, sweets, and snacks chat! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim C.</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072098" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072098" >Actually, I had to write (twice, in ink) in my cookbook to just use a damn pie pan, to never try the tart pan again. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072143" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072143" >Have you done one on soups yet? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072256" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072256" >No, Thia, but that's a great idea -- we could call it "Hot Pot," to include soups, stews and braises.. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:01&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072283" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072283" >Maybe we can do that Dec 4. I'll confab with Kim C. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:01&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072317" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072317" >I could have an entire Thanksgiving with nothing but drinks, sweets and snacks.  By all means, let's chat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:01&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072397" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072397" >Hahahah. Yes, I agree. A Tapas Thanksgiving. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072438" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linear Girl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linear Girl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072438" >Yes, soups and stews - I love a meal that you have to lift with your legs when pulling out of the oven. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072465" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072465" >Thanks Kim for another great chat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072526" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From robinasbell </span><span class="nocommentfrom">robinasbell :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072526" >thanks! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">robinasbell </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072548" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jess </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jess :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072548" >Thanks! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jess </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072572" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072572" >Tapas Thanksgiving--I'm in! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072610" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072610" >Thanks for a great chat everyone! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072635" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From JonClark </span><span class="nocommentfrom">JonClark :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072635" >That was a fun one! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">JonClark </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072890" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td class="viewertext"><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From hughes </span><span class="nocommentfrom">hughes :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072890" >I enjoyed my first chat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">hughes </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row44072903" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt44072903" >I agree -- it WAS a fun one. Thanks to all of you for your tips, generosity of spirit and delicious conversation. Come back & join us next Thursday, Nov 19, for another round at Thanksgiving, this time turkey legs included.   All best. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 12, 2009&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:05&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>

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