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Table Talk: April 15

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Last week, the chat topic here on Table Talk was tempeh and tofu; this week, it's eating well through tax time — in short, eating well without breaking the bank.

This cheap-eats chat happened right here on Thursday, April 15, at 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT. 

Kim, a trained chef and longtime food journalist, is writing a cookbook for people trying to eat less meat. Every week, she brings ideas, tips, and recipes to her live chats — right here at Table Talk, most Thursdays.


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 </div><div id="mainchat" class="mainchat"><div class="cileventholder"><div id="row66095384" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:50</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="txt66095384">Happy Tax Day! Now who wants to talk cheap? Belly up to the counter for an hour of chitter chatter about eating & cooking on a budget.  It all starts at the top of the hour. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">9:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66096621" 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="txt66096621">Hiya folks. Hope you're all well. Cloudy and cool here in Seattle.  Today is Tax Day and also the day of a huge volcanic explosion in Iceland that's grounding air travel in much of Europe.  Seems like a good day to stay put, reflect, maybe do a little cooking on a little bit of money.  Let's talk tricks & tips that have saved the day -- food shopping, cooking, storage, tools & equipment.  What do you do to ease the kitchen wallet? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66096879" 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="txt66096879">A few of my go-to cheap vittles: <br/>Beans, canned or dried. Even if you buy fancier heirloom beans at $5 or $6 a bag, you're still getting a huge bargain, as 1 or 2 cups of beans makes 6 servings or more.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66096947" 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="txt66096947">And there are eggs: And again, even paying $5 a dozen at the farm market is a bargain. What else can you eat for less than 50 cents per serving?  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66096955" 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><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="txt66096955">What fun - I'm finally able to be here during chat time and the topic is timely to our lives.  We've just started trying to feed the two of us on about $70/week, just to try it.  Menu is leaning toward healthy, vegetarian and fresh, with one big meat meal on the weekends that my guy eats for lunches during the week.  Our favorite for saving money is anything quinoa based.  We like the flavor and we find it fills us both so that even my guy doesn't miss the meat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097058" 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="txt66097058">Linear, this is an awesome idea.  Are you seeing savings? Or too early to tell? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097069" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097069">Hi from Utah, Kim! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097093" 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="txt66097093">Hi LInda! What's your cheapest trick in the book? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097109" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097109">Can you make dried beans in advance and then fridge/freeze? I like the idea and am intrigued by Rancho Gordo, but I only eat beans maybe once every 2 weeks, and I like to make things as easy as possible. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097238" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</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="txt66097238">Jodies, yes indeed you can cook up beans, then fridge or freeze.  It's a great thing to pull out of the freezer when you've run out of ideas for dinner.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097322" 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="txt66097322">On a similar note, lentils are CHEAP & they need no advance planning/soaking. You can have dinner in about 40 minutes, and it'll cost you just a few bucks, with leftovers for next day.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097336" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</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><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="txt66097336">It's too early to tell, but we generally spend about $120-140 so it's a big change. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097369" 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="txt66097369">Are you looking to bake more desserts & treats? Your own bread? These are huge cost cutters.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097408" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097408">I grew up in southern California when it was rural and everything we wanted was within reach on a tree, it seemed.  Walnuts, oranges, lemons, avocado.  I learned not to waste a thing.  My family canned everything possible, especially the abundant fruit.  Have been living elsewhere for 30+ years and have learned to find what's abundant in my area and can or freeze it. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097535" 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="txt66097535">And if you can share the cost of canning jars/supplies with a friend or neighbor, the cost is even lower.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097554" 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><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="txt66097554">Jodies - I make beans and freeze them.  Generally I use the frozen beans in something where I'm less concerned with texture.  Frozen white beans or garbanzos go into a quick homemade soup.  Frozen pintos turn into refried beans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097579" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097579">We have 5 apple trees, so I dry apple slices, can apple butter and apple sauce.  I bought a juicer last fall and it's made it possible for me to save apple juice from the apples I'm steaming down. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097699" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</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="txt66097699">Wow, 5 apple trees! What a treat.  And homemade apple sauce is one of the easiest things to make. I'll make a batch on the fly for my husband in about 30 minutes, and he laps it up for breakfast.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097714" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097714">i already eat pretty cheaply, because i love pasta and beans and lentils.  what adds up is the CHEESE. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097846" 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="txt66097846">Cheese. Yes indeed, redweather.  What other favorite pantry items take a toll on that wallet?  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097854" 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><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="txt66097854">Yes, I bake my own bread, I love to cook from scratch, and we're not big dessert eaters - except for strawberry rhubarb shortcakes this week.  Yum.  Another thing I do is roast a chicken about once a month so that I've always got homemade chicken stock. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097919" 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="txt66097919">Kim C.'s hub makes bread for the family at least once a week, and I know they've seen a cost savings on that. Makes a big difference for a family of 4.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097942" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66097942">I bake my own bread.  3 loaves per week of regular bread and 3 loaves of cinnamon bread because my granddaughters love it for breakfast. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66097973" 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="txt66097973">Linda, you're on fire! That is inspirational.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098089" 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="txt66098089">Growing a few pots of herbs is a big money saver. Rosemary, thyme, parsley. Having these on hands saves big time. Partic. the rosemary & thyme.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098108" 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><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="txt66098108">Linda - That's what I'm aiming for, but I'm not there yet.  Anyone gardening yet this year? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098132" 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><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="txt66098132">Wine is the budget breaker at our house. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098172" 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="txt66098172">But what if you were to buy wine by the case, which is often sold at a 10 or 15 percent discount at most supermarkets?  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098259" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098259">We live about 200 miles from Costco, but we get into the city a couple of times a year and stock up on cheese and other staples. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098291" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</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="txt66098291">And then do you freeze the harder cheese? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098330" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098330">$$$$$$$$ - chocolate and ready-made sweets, raw almonds, ice-cream, yogurt, juices, sometimes produce </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098371" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098371">I too cook with lots of beans and eggs to save money and eat healthfully.  Fish is the big budget buster at our house.  I try to buy some frozen fish at Costco for better prices, but if anyone else has better tips on how to get fish less expensively, please share! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098400" 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="txt66098400">Guest, where are you located?  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098416" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098416">go fishing!  :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098432" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098432">Yes, I'm gardening.  We have a terrible problem with deer in the garden, so I'm starting all my plants in my new greenhouse and am going to grow under row covers. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098525" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</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="txt66098525">Re: gardening: Having a few pots of lettuce would def. be cheaper than buying at market, but I suppose it all comes down to how big the household is.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098543" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</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="txt66098543">(and how much space you have to grow). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098560" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098560">Sorry, I forgot to put my name in first post (about fish).  I'm in Northern VA, near DC--became a fan of yours when you were with the Post. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098731" 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="txt66098731">Hi Amanda! Welcome.  Fish is surprisingly expensive on that side of the country, given its proximity to so much water. When we moved to Seattle, I couldn't get over how much more affordable seafood is than what I was used to.   Anyone on the east coast have some cheap tricks for Amanda? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098753" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098753">i've been reading a little bit lately about aquaculture - interesting idea if you have the energy and resources - fish and produce! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098766" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098766">I find I don't have to freeze the cheese.  It seems to keep well in the original wrappers in the frig.  If I do want to keep cheese I've opened longer, vacuum sealing it seems to work. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098785" 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><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="txt66098785">I live near Morro Bay, CA, and we've got a great fish market that tells who caught the fish and where.  Usually there is something on a good sale and as long as we're willing to try new things we can keep the cost down.  Also, I try to treat fish (and meat) like the frosting on the cake - a little goes a long way.  I add it into salads and stir fries and such. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098808" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098808">When my kids were home our house was always the hub on the weekends for gatherings of teens and pre-teens.  We always had the makings for pizza on hand and the kids made their own, including the crust.  We never ordered in. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098896" 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="txt66098896">Pizza is one of my favorite cheap tricks, and such a fun family activity.  So gratifying, huge cost savings. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098922" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</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><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="txt66098922">Our favorite simple meal since we started eating cheaply:  Quinoa cakes (cooked quinoa combined with one egg and some pecorino romano and pepper, pan fried in olive oil) with steamed broccoli, fresh sliced tomatoes, with a lemon/olive oil dressing. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098952" 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="txt66098952">Oh I want to hear more about that, Linear! Details, please. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098967" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098967">Wonder where I could go fishing--I'd be terrified to eat anything that I caught in the Potomac!  Re: deer--we have lots in our area, but they don't come near herbs (supposedly because they are too fragrant).  I've also heard that planting marigolds near your veggies can keep animals away. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66098982" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66098982">Space to grow and time to garden, harvest and cook are problems for the younger generation.  Motivation, as well, at times.  These difficult economic times are great motivation to be more self sufficient. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099010" 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><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="txt66099010">I think herbs are great to grow to keep costs down but still have good, fresh flavor. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099021" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099021">Ethnic cooking is something I often turn to to save money and improve health benefits. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099139" 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="txt66099139">and going meatless once or twice a week...and when you do eat meat, cooking bigger cuts -- a whole chicken, for ex., -- that can be repurposed over the week. Cheaper cuts of meat -- shanks, shoulder, that can be braised and coaxed into tenderness. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099166" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099166">also, Amanda, i read something somewhere about fishermans'  CSAs... they might be cheaper if you can find one, but then you have to accept the catch of the day, instead of having a lot of choices </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099300" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</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="txt66099300">Buying a whole fish is always cheaper per pound, too.  Great roasted in the oven or on the grill.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099319" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099319">I'd love to bake my own bread, but I can't find a recipe for 100% whole wheat that seems healthy (without vegetable oils or added fats). Any suggestions? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099400" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099400">Linda--can you give us some of your fave ethnic cooking recipes/meals? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099416" 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><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="txt66099416">Trader Joe's often has acceptable wines in the $5 - 7 range, too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099586" 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="txt66099586">I bet if we all put our heads together, we'd all come up w/ cheaper ways to cook & still feel nourished and satisfied. The key is getting organized & setting up a structure, as Linear Girl is probably discovering on her $70 for 2/week budget.  How can we create these structures in a chaotic life? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099592" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099592">I find it easier to be a cheaper eater in the summer when fresh produce can be grown in my (tiny) back yard. I at least get enough lettuces and squashes to last all season, and then I just need a few fillers. Without fresh produce in the winter, my food costs tend to creep up. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099625" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099625">I've found Greek cuisine is probably the most healthy I've encountered.  I've had Filipino neighbors who taught me some of their amazingly inexpensive way of cooking.  I grew up eating lots of homemade Mexican cooking, so am familiar with stretching meals with beans and potatoes.  Anything can be rolled up in a tortilla! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099710" 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="txt66099710">Interesting you mention Greek cookery, Linda. Next month (date TBA) we'll have a Mediterranean-themed chat.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099736" 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><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="txt66099736">What details do you want?  Just cook the quinoa normally then fry into cakes.  I put two cakes on a plate, topped with a bunch of broccoli and tomato so that it looks pretty and put the lemon dressing all over it.  I think arugual would be good with this, too, or green beans, fresh peas, whatever you've got.  Lemon dressing and quinoa seem made for each other. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099767" 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="txt66099767">Sounds terrific. I'm gonna try this.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099784" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099784">Here is my basic recipe for homemade bread: </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099860" 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="txt66099860">More from LInda on her bread recipe:<br/> 3 large loaves 6 cups ap flour now and additional 5 to 6 cups later [...]2/3 cup instant potato flakes 1 T Lecithin 1 T butter 2 tsp gluten 1 tsp dextrose 4 tsp salt 4 T sugar 2/3 cup oat bran 4 1/2 tsp yeast with dry ingredients Mix dry ingredients then add: 2 eggs 4 cups buttermilk, warmed 2 min in microwave </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099890" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099890">what is good recipe to cook quinoa, it comes out watery for me and not cooked somehow </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099910" 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="txt66099910">Sherry, how much water are you using for 1 cup quinoa? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099928" 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><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="txt66099928">It's finding the time to be organized, and sticking to things.  We blew the budget this week by ordering pizza when I finally finished our taxes Tuesday night. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099973" 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="txt66099973">But that too is important to cut yourself some slack.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66099979" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66099979">2 cups, then simmer 15 min? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100022" 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="txt66100022">2 cups of quinoa will need about 4 cups of water.  Simmer for 30 minutes,  or more.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100078" 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="txt66100078">From Linda: Greek: 1 cup Olive Oil juice of 1 Lemon [...]1 0r 2 cloves Garlic, minced or put through press ¼ tsp. White Pepper 1 teaspoon Greek Oregano Use to marinate steak, chicken, pork chops or shrimp. After meat is removed from marinade, marinade may be cooked in microwave and poured over cooked meat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100115" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100115">one cup qunoa, then use 2 cups water, simmer for 30..will try that.  thank you.  rule of thumb how should it look when done? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100181" 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="txt66100181">Cook covered, over low. It may need more than 30 minutes, so check and taste. Will look star-like, or with little tails... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100199" 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><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="txt66100199">As important as organization is the EDF framework, employed year round.  What do I have and what can I cook?  I shop for things we like, have some recipes in mind, and then try to stay flexible for what we feel like.  And, yes, definitely have to cut ourselves slack, too, when eating is edging into entertainment or celebration. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100317" 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="txt66100317">I hope to resurrect another EDF challenge, perhaps later in the spring. I've been so bogged down w/ various stages of cookbook editing that havent' been able to plan it. But the framework -- yes, that's key, Linear.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100349" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100349">Finding time to be organized is so crucial, and yet so tough to do.  I've been trying use my lunchtime Friday's at work to look through grocery circulars online (while contemplating what I have at home) to prep a meal list and grocery list for the coming week.  Then I go shopping Friday evening after work.  Then I take a few hours on Saturday or Sunday to prep some of my meal items for during the week--can't premake everything of course, but if I can have a few components of each meal at least partially done, then making dinner each night doesn't seem as daunting (and hence I'm less tempted to just get takeout) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100404" 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="txt66100404">Prepping over the weekend is a great strategy -- or even doing the menu planning is a big head start.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100422" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100422">I find breakfast difficult to do cheaply, as I'm a big fan of cereal and milk (and try to buy natural or organic products). I think with some products, especially organic dairy, where healthy and cheap don't go together (whereas I've found that, recently, organic or local produce isn't much more than other produce). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100548" 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="txt66100548">Cereal is a huge money suck. And making your own granola isn't exactly cheaper. Yes, pick the things that are no-brainer savers, then give yourself a little wiggle room for the things you love & just can't seem to save on.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100575" 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><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="txt66100575">Cheap, flexible categories that can be made with endless variations:  omelets and frittatas, tacos, risotto, stir fry, salads (including cooked bits) - what am I missing? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100723" 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="txt66100723">Lentils. Pizza. Fried rice. Pilaf. Pasta (including lasagna), whole roast chicken.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100753" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100753">For breakfast, you can make really healthy good muffins with beans as the base, instead of flour (my hubby and I can't do much white flour and sugar).  And we've already said how nice and cheap beans are! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100769" 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="txt66100769">Amanda, what kind of flour are you using? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100813" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100813">love making a soup, mushroom and barley a favorite or anything with beans big pot, put in ind. container freeze til needed.  to make quinoa patties, use egg or anything to bind? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100824" 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><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="txt66100824">I love this chat! I spend money where it counts--on fresh produce and sustainably and humanely raised meat. I also don't buy bread anymore. We're a family of two, and we generally don't eat a lot of sandwiches or toast. If I have a hankering for bread, I make it. I adore Marcy Goldman's recipes, and she has a whole wheat and a white that are perfect for me. I also practice cleaning out the fridge at least once a week. We'll have pasta, pizza, stir-fry, or fajitas with on-hand veggies thrown in.  Unfortunately, dear hubby HATES lentils. We do eat a lot of other beans, though. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dawn </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100914" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</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="txt66100914">Dawn, sounds like you are on a roll. good for you.  Re bread: Fun to make rolls or a loaf, and freeze for later. Such a nice treat.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66100925" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From catsluvr </span><span class="nocommentfrom">catsluvr :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66100925">Hi Kim, while I am fighting high blood pressure I have found the most delicious garbanzo bean recipe with fire roasted diced tomatoes.  So good I could eat it every day but the tomatoes are not low in salt.  I am using fresh beans though. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">catsluvr </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101021" 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="txt66101021">Catsluvr, surely you can get low-salt tomatoes (oh, but not fire roasted?) What about adding a little chipotle in adobo sauce w/ low-salt tomatoes? Or a little smoked paprika? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101042" 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><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="txt66101042">I've become a big fan of oatmeal for breakfast (after hating it for 40 years).  It's cheaper than cold cereal for me and I can tidy up the house and kitchen while it cooks.  I toast pecans while it's cooking, add local honey, dried blueberries and milk.  All of the pieces are expensive but they go far in these small amounts. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101059" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101059">white wheat or reg whole wheat mixed with wheat bran/flax is my go to choice for muffins. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101088" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101088">freeze bread in portion slices, good to pull out when only slice or chunk needed </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101097" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest--Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest--Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101097">Here is my bean muffin recipe--they are much better warm, fyi. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest--Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101134" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</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="txt66101134">1 can Great Northern or Cannelini beans, drained, rinsed well, drained 4 large [...]eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon Optional: I also added a few grinds of freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla or other extracts 2 T. olive oil 3/4 c. Splenda chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) 1/4 c. almond meal/flour </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101150" 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><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="txt66101150">Sherry - I use one egg to a cup of quinoa and a little pecorino romano (or parmesan) to bind.  They tend to break a little, so be gently with them. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101166" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From catsluvr </span><span class="nocommentfrom">catsluvr :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101166">I have seen my food budget go way down since I started eating bean dishes which I love.  Basmati rice, beans, spices, fresh veggies from the farmers market and I am good to go. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">catsluvr </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101237" 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="txt66101237">I'm telling you, Beans are a budget eater's dream, even w/ all the trimmings. And I always feel satisfied. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101289" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101289">I buy old fashioned oatmeal when the local stores have their case lot sales.  Great for breakfast cooking, and can also be used in making bread and cookies. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101322" 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="txt66101322">And I suppose you all know it's a whole lot cheaper to buy spices in bulk -- and buy what you need? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101336" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From catsluvr </span><span class="nocommentfrom">catsluvr :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101336">oooh great ideas, I will try that.  Thanks </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">catsluvr </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101341" 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><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="txt66101341">I've been wanting to make pilafs - what are some of the things you do? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101482" 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="txt66101482">Linear, possibilities are endless.  Barley, bulgur, rice, quinoa...I like to start w/ an onion in a little bit of oil, then toast the grain. Add liquid, cook, THEN add additional flavors -- dried fruit, nuts, herbs, lemon zest, etc.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101507" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101507">Cooked rice, topped with stir fried veggies and tiny bits of leftover meats, with fresh lemon juice squeezed over it on the plate.  The fresh lemon juice really does take the place of added salt. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101517" 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><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="txt66101517">I also find that sausage and bacon really stretch flavor and make something seem like it's got more meat than it does.  A little bacon in a bean and vegetable soup is great, or a link or two of sausage crumbled into a whole pot of risotto. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101529" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From catsluvr </span><span class="nocommentfrom">catsluvr :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101529">Hey for anyone who does want bread in the DC area Union Station now has a very small market right outside the door where Border is and the bread man sells the most delicious bread.  It is to die for. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">catsluvr </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101557" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From catsluvr </span><span class="nocommentfrom">catsluvr :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101557">I have found that buying just what I need from the bulk spices makes all the difference in taste and cost.  No more huge bottles from Costco that sit on the shelf and lose flavor.  I can buy whole spices and grind them myself - love that </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">catsluvr </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101610" 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="txt66101610">Yes, a huge difference in taste, thanks for the reminder.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101626" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101626">Yes, toasting and grinding your own spices makes a world of difference in flavor! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101651" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101651">thank you linear girl, will try them sound wonderful </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101732" 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="txt66101732">Next thursday, April 22, is Earth Day. We'll take on cooking and food shopping w/ the environment in mind. I'll be typing to you from Portland, where I'm attending a conference.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101764" 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><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="txt66101764">You know, our pepper grinder broke last month and I've discovered how much more I like it pounded with sea salt with a mortar and pestle.  I never knew I'd notice a difference, but I love it. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101806" 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="txt66101806">Interesting, Linear; our pepper grinder petered out recently as well.  Viva the mortar & pestle! Still makes the best smashed garlic.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101820" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101820">new favorite condiment is Pomegranate Molasses, drizzled over salmon and chicken, awesome! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101856" 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="txt66101856">And with Pom Molasses, a little goes a long way, a very good value indeed. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101871" 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><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="txt66101871">Sherry - that sounds great!  I must find some . . . </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101899" 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="txt66101899">Mediterranean/Mideast markets for the Pom Molasses </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101918" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66101918">do you have to roast unroasted nuts or can or should they be eaten raw, </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66101960" 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="txt66101960">Roasting nuts releases their oils, making more flavorful, but not necessary if you don't feel like it. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66102033" 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><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="txt66102033">As always, Thursday chat leaves me inspired and hungry.  Thanks, All. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66102038" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From sherry </span><span class="nocommentfrom">sherry :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66102038">this has been wonderful exp. first time on live chat..thank you everyone for info- </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">sherry </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66102148" 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><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Linda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Linda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt66102148">Thanks for the chat!  It's been fun.  Now, out to the garden to dig and plant! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row66102191" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</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="txt66102191">Great stuff, everyone. Thanks for stopping by. Stop back again, Sherry! It's always good to meet new cooks. Take care, eat well & I'll chat with you Thurs Apr 22 for an eco-minded hour.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April 15, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>

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