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p(blue).(Editor's note: This chat is over, but the transcript is available to read here. And join Kim for another Table Talk chat, most Thursdays.) November is here, and that means cooks across the country are planning Thanksgiving dinner. If you're cooking a meatless feast for the first time — or just want to offer lots of vegetable, grain, and non-meat dishes on what has for too long been known exclusively as "Turkey Day," you'll want to join this chat. Kim O'Donnel brings techniques, recipes, and menu suggestions, and — and encourages you to do the same — to her chat on Thursday, November 11, at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET. [[block(sidebar). h1.Featured recipe]] [%image reference-image float=right width=300]Sign up below to receive an email reminder of the chat. Kim, a cookbook author, trained chef, and longtime food journalist, brings ideas, tips, and recipes to her live chats — right here at Table Talk, most Thursdays. 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text-align: center;"></div> <div style="display: block; line-height: 10px; clear: both; background: #000000; padding: 10px; padding-top: 0px;"> <table style="height: 16px;"><tr valign=middle><td><a href="#" onClick="javascript: cilcloseLayer();return false;" style="color: #FFFFFF;"><strong>Close</strong></a> </td></tr></table></div> </div> </div><div id="mainchat" class="mainchat"><div class="cileventholder"><div id="row102468090" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Mark Douglas: </div><span id="txt102468090">Hi all... Kim will be here in a minute. Sorry for the delay </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:03 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mark Douglas</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468491" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102468491">Hey folks! Two weeks to go the biggest feast of the year. How are you all holding up? This week, it's all about celebrating without the big bird. It's my 7th year hosting such a chat -- Meatless Thanksgiving -- & it seems there are more & more of us who are more interested in letting go of that turkey leg. Next week, 11/18, we'll take on the traditional turkey & trimmings, so it's two weeks of back to back holiday coverage! Let's hear what's on your minds & what you're plotting. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:04 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468514" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102468514">Glad to be able to be here this week; hi all. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:04 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468567" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102468567">Hey Lizka! Whatcha got planned for Thanksgiving this year? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468642" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102468642">I'm here! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468806" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102468806">Hey Jeanne! What are you giving thanks for at this year's table? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:06 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468840" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102468840">Checking in! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:06 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468915" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102468915">Erin! What are you planning/plotting for the big feast? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:06 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102468961" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102468961">I find that making a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal frees one from the contraints of a more traditional menu. You can choose your own theme, be fancy or simple, celebrate a bountiful harvest or take the time to cook in a way that you can't every day. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:06 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469199" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102469199">Linear, I agree. When we break out of the box, so to speak, we really do free ourselves up. Anything you're doing that's new or different? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:07 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469235" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102469235">So many things to give thanks for this year--truly! Mostly, it's my friends and family. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:07 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469516" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102469516">Jeanne, I hear you. I am so very grateful for my "family" of friends, here in Seattle & around the country. This year's feast all guests are "orphans" & everyone is bringing something. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:09 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469566" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102469566">I will confess--we are doing a turkey--but I lurve the sides. Bring on the sides, I say. And the dessert. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:09 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469903" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102469903">I'm a little behind the ball, but over the next few days, I'll have a piece up on Culinate that speaks to doing Thanksgiving w/o Mister Tom Turkey. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but like you said, celebrating the magnificence of autumn harvest & all the wonderful things you can do to make a meal of sides. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:10 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469940" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102469940">Linear: I am also less attached to the "have tos". But the friends we celebrate with have certain things they expect each year. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:10 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102469962" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102469962">Honestly, nothing special has caught my eye yet - T-day in my house is me and my husband relaxing. We get a local bird to cook and then each make whatever sides we feel like. Usually I do sweet potatoes and cranberries, but usually don't commit unless i see a recepie that catches my eye. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:10 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102470407" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102470407">I've been thinking about a root veggie gratin of sorts. Celery root, perhaps. A warm puree to start. I've got a hankering for brussels sprouts, too -- maybe a hot slaw... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:12 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102470465" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102470465">Jeanne - I'm with you. This year we've got My Guy's sister and fiance (first time his family has joined us in 19 years) so I'm hedging my bets with traditional, too. But I'll find a way to brighten things up. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:13 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102470538" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102470538">Can we talk dessert? I'm a big chocolate fan. So I make a chocolate cake for me--and pumpkin pie for everyone else. That's how I roll. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:13 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102470954" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102470954">Haha! Hey, whatever works. I love to get seasonal with Tgiving desserts. I've had great fun over the year with a pumpkin bread pudding, pear or apple crisps, upside down gingerbread cake w/ pears, or upside pumpkin cake w/ cranberry streusel .And yeah, I like me a pecan pie. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:15 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102471079" 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="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102471079">Hot slaw sounds worderful. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:15 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102471548" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102471548"><img title="Laughing" src="http://www.coveritlive.com/mambots/editors/tinymcenew/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" />Worderful and wonderful, LIzka!<br />You chop up the sprouts, thinly sliced apples, a little lemon. Could be finished off w/ chopped pecans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:17 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102471586" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102471586">I love brussels sprouts. Anybody have a great way to highlight their flavor? I generally add butter, salt and pepper, and sometimes lemon. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:18 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102471842" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102471842">Linear, soy sauce is a goodie, and some sesame oil. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:19 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102471884" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102471884">About those sprouts - can you freeze 'em? I have a pound to use up. Regarding the feast-day: I am not hosting this year (honestly, I'm a tad sad about it), but am bringing a few sides: green beans and a bread/rolls. How can I dress up those beans? Plus, I'm in charge of the pies: apple, pumpkin, pecan, and possibly a mince-meat (no real minces will be harmed, I promise). I'm going to make a second apple pie to leave with our host/hostess to enjoy after the fete. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:19 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472360" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102472360">Erin, are the sprouts whole? If so, yes indeed. If you wanted to do a take on ye olde green brean casserole, you could blanch beans, then saute them in one skillet, with butter and herbs. In another skillet, saute a portabello with shallots. Mix everything together and put in a baking dish. Top with bread crumbs -- and if you're feeling jiggy, your owned thinly sliced pan fried shallots. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:21 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472412" 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="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102472412">Ah, I keep forgetting to ask - what temp do you all roast cualiflower on? I'm having a hard time getting it right - either taking insane amount of time or burning the top while the center is still raw. Any advise? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:21 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472531" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102472531">Lizka, do it at 400. And make sure you properly coat it with oil. Set timer, should take about 30 minutes. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472582" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102472582">Liska - I might have mentioned this recipe last year, but I like it as a way to make standard sweet potatoes more grown up. Butter, honey, whiskey and brown sugar sauce on sweet potatoes. Make as sweet or not as your taste buds guide - it wonderful and not sticky. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472937" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102472937">Lovely, Linear. For mashed sweets, I really like the addition of chopped pecans and walnuts, a little chile, a little honey or maple syrup (just a smidge) & a squeeze of lime. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102472975" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102472975">Here's my brussels sprouts recipe: chop, saute in olive oil with shallots. Add tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper. Add a bit of broth to steam the sprouts. Finish off with a tiny bit of cream. Delish. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102473225" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102473225">Nice, Jeanne. I am thinking of doing rice pilaf this year too, instead of bread stuffing. I may catch some hell from my husband, but I think I'll chance it. As long as there's some version of mashed & gravy, I think we'll be in good stead. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:25 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102473251" 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="/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 Dena, </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Dena, : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102473251">Hi everyone - i will be the only vegan at dinner this year, and unfortunately my inlaws are way behind on the vegan/vegetarian train. So needless to say, there will be very little for me to enjoy. any suggestions of something i can bring for myself and others to enjoy and to open their eyes to the veggie world? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:25 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dena, </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102473674" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102473674">Hey Dena, thanks for joining us. What about squash halves stuffed with a pilaf? Cabbage rolls? A shepherd's pie w/ lentils? A dairy-free squash or sweet potato puree? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:27 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102473710" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102473710">OMG, Dena. It must be so annoying to attend functions like that. You know and we know that there is a world of deliciousness out there. I say bring a fab kale dish, a fab potato dish, and a pumpkin pie. All vegan and all yummy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:27 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102473773" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102473773">Mmmmm - that bean casserole sounds delish, especially without the soup. Is there any further baking? Or are the sauteed beans and tasty tidbits the whole dish? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:27 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474071" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102474071">Erin, I think it'd be good to bake it all together until beans are tender to your liking. You don't need to saute beans for very long, just to get them nicely coated with your fat in pan. Lots of thyme. Squeeze of lemon at end, fresh parsley. It'll be lovely. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474098" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474098">Erin: also, what about green beens with spaetzle? That's what my German grandmother did. I'm doing that this year. Yummy! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474130" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474130">Dena - Are you close enough to them to offer to bring all the non-starchy sides? Green beans, peas, salads, and the stuff everyone else is recommending. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474222" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474222">That doesn't sound familiar LG - can you share? Sounds very intriguing. Kim - Thanks for the cauliflower help. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474279" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474279">Oh, and I chop the brussels sprouts first </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474288" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474288">Oh, yeah. And add shallots. My brain isn't working today. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474336" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474336">for Dena - would a butternut squash lasagna work? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474463" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474463">Jeanne - those brussels sprouts might make it to my table this year, if my guy will let me chop them. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474486" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474486">Thank you, Kim! Non-traditional green bean casserole, here we come! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474655" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102474655">Erin, it's great fun to make fried shallots. You can do them in advance, too. You can also dredge them in cornstarch before frying to get a little extra crispy thing going on. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474686" 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="/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 Dena, </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Dena, : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474686">Those ideas sound wonderful! The inlaws are traditional soul food eaters, so the no meat in the sides (green beans, collards) is taboo! the butternut squash lasagna just might hit the spot, and then i know that i will have leftovers!! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dena, </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474951" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102474951">Dena, I have a recipe for pumpkin-tofu pie that is out of sight, by the way. You can't even tell. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102474980" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102474980">Kim: homemade fried shallots just got on my radar this year. Am totally making those this year! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475007" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475007">Also, soup is a terrific starter for the Thanksgiving meal. Cauliflower or butternut squash soup in little cups is elegant and makes people happy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475119" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102475119">Totally agree on the soup idea, Jeanne. Great beginning to a meatless Tgiving & makes it feel very festive. For the cook, it's a nice break to sit down before everyone digs in. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475151" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475151">Melt butter, honey, whiskey and brown sugar (about a half stick of butter, 2-4 T honey, 2T whiskey, 1-2 T brown sugar) and let bubble/slow simmer for a few minutes. Peel and cube about 3 lbs of sweet potatoes, toss with the sauce and bake at 375 for about 45 minutes (or until tender). My nephew calls them Butterscotch potatoes and loves them. Generally he won't touch a sweet potato. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475184" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475184">Linear: even my daughter loves that recipe for brussels sprouts--she asks for it all winter long. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475345" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475345">Linear: am totally making that this year. Wow. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475412" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475412">Fennel bisque soup as a starter this year, I think. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:35 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475600" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102475600">Ooh. Linear. Sounds divine. We are definitely having soup at this year's table. I just love a small serving before the big shebang. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475622" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475622">Dena: then adding spaezle (little rolled pasta) to the green beans might be the ticket for you? Something added to the beans, but isn't meat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102475660" 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="/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 Dena, </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Dena, : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102475660">Kim, I would LOVE to have the recipe. please and thanks! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dena, </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476008" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102476008">Dena, here tis, details for Pumpkin-Tofu Pie: <a href="http://clatl.com/atlanta/pumpkin-pie-with-a-clean-little-secret/Content?oid=1263766" target="blank" >http://clatl.com/atlanta/pumpkin-pie-with-a-clean-little-secret/Content?oid=1263766</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:37 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476042" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476042">for Dena - have a look at these lasagna recipes from VegFamily: the butternut squash recipe towards the bottom looks a-maz-ing. I think that I know what I'm making for eating the weekend AFTER T-day! Good luck! link: <a href="http://vegfamily.com/whole-family/vegan-lasagna.htm" target="blank" >http://vegfamily.com/whole-family/vegan-lasagna.htm</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:37 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476087" 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="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476087">Oh, LG - I am so doing that with my sweet potatoes! Thanks a bunch!! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:38 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476114" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476114">Did you guys see the Thanksgiving cake recipe that was circulating this year? Everything for the Thanksgiving meal in a layer cake. Wild. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:38 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476181" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102476181">someone just forwarded that to me this week, Jeanne. Hilarious. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:38 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476195" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476195">Here's the link to the Thanksgiving Cake. So wacky and yet kind of inspired. <a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/29029-thanksgiving-turkey-cake" target="blank" >http://www.chow.com/recipes/29029-thanksgiving-turkey-cake</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:38 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476229" 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="/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 Dena, </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Dena, : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476229">Everyone, thanks so much for the ideas, you've really turned my day around! I was really starting to dread the holiday. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:38 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Dena, </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476497" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102476497">Dena, there is no reason for you to be left out of the big feast! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476523" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476523">Dena: I totally get it. I am gluten-intolerant, so shared meals are a bit dicey for me. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476542" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476542">Dena - you could make something like a sweet potato salad for a starter - traditional base but not so similar to something they're used to that they'll think something is missing. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476650" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102476650">LMAO about that Thanksgiving Cake!! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102476953" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102476953">I know, it's a trip, no? The woman who sent it to me said that she has long thought about making pizza for Thanksgiving, that she thinks it's time to have some fun & break out of the routine after doing things the same way for so many years. Food for thought. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:41 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477028" 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="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102477028">There is a scary part of me that wants to present that cake as if it's the only thing for dinner to MG's family. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477099" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102477099">Well...what's stopping you?<img title="Smile" src="http://www.coveritlive.com/mambots/editors/tinymcenew/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" /> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477162" 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="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102477162">Wow, just WOW on that Tday Cake. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477285" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102477285">My love for feeding people and seeing them happy and thrilled to eat vegetables. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Linear Girl </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477358" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102477358">The cake is kind of brilliant--because everything gets all jumbled together on the plate anyway. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477443" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102477443">Linear: You could also make a big mountain of a green salad! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477477" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102477477">Linear: me, too. If people can't eat what I make, then it's no fun. I make stuff everyone can enjoy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102477761" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102477761">I gotta say, I am really looking forward to sitting at the table this year. Actually sitting at a dinner table & not rushing off somewhere. Sitting w/ my husband, my dear friends & giving thanks to our health and collective wisdom. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:45 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478019" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102478019">I did order a turkey from a local farm too, but I'd be just as happy with a pizza, just to take a day off and reflect. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:46 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478059" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102478059">Amen, Kim. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:46 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478078" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102478078">Kim: well you've been running around the country with your book tour--you deserve time to sit and be with friends and family. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:46 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478275" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102478275">Well, don't we all, Jeanne? Thanksgiving often can stir up lots of performance anxiety. We need to remember to actually sit & savor the meal and the conversations that go with! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:47 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478321" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102478321">Anyone have a cheese course with their meals? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:47 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478373" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102478373">Now that's a fun idea. Never have done that. Hmm.... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:47 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478628" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102478628">I make a feta-olive baked dish to serve with crackers to munch on while dinner is cooking. Folks love it! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:48 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478758" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102478758">Jeanne, tell us more about that. I will definitely be making kale chips & sweet potato hummus to kick things off... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:49 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102478866" 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="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102478866">Wanna share Jeanne? Feta-olive sounds scrumptious. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:49 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479024" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102479024">Kim: well, your kale chips recipe is a must for sure. Let me go get the feta-olive recipe--be right back. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:50 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479407" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102479407">As I mentioned, next Thurs 11/18 is all about turkey & the trimmings, and of course any last-minute questions & planning. On Sat 11/20, I'll be part of the All Recipes webcast at 1PT, teaching folks how to make my Dino-Mash -- mashed taters w/o the dairy, lotsa roasted garlic & chopped dino kale! You can go to <a href="http://Allrecipes.com" target="blank" >Allrecipes.com</a> to check it out. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:52 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479522" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102479522">Then on Thurs 12/2, we'll do a Cookie Swap! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:52 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479652" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102479652">Baked Olives and Feta: 1.5 C mixed olives, pitted and drained (not oil-cured olives); 1 TBL chopped fresh thyme; 2 tsp minced lemon or orange zest; 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 2 TBL olive oil, 1 thick slice of feta (7-8 oz). Oil a 8-9" skillet. Toss all ingredients except for cheese in a small bowl. Place cheese in the skillet. Top with mixture. Bake at 400 fro 20 minutes. Serve in skillet. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:53 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479705" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102479705">Awesome, Jeanne! Thank you. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:53 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479751" 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="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102479751">Speaking of olives, Kim, do you have that olive-fig tapenade recipe? That's a goodie. Our Thanksgiving always involves cheese and crackers (and usually some local bologna) and wine prior to the meal, while the final preparations are being made. It's probably my favorite part of the meal, next to the "swiggers (shot of alcohol) for the dish-washers" part. My SIL is a complete cut-up. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:53 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102479961" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102479961">Erin, thanks for the reminder! That IS a goodie. Here you go: Fig tapenade:<br /><a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/mighty-appetite/2008/09/figsandolivesadelightfuls.html" target="blank" >http://voices.washingtonpost.com/mighty-appetite/2008/09/figsandolivesadelightfuls.html</a><br /> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102480116" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102480116">Figs and olives? Yum! Will make that too this year! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102480185" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102480185">Jeanne, it's addictive. So surprising how flavors meld. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102480305" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102480305">I love it. And a terrific way to use figs. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:56 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102480664" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102480664">Another one of my favorite flavor combos: Apples & rosemary. In applesauce, apple pie, apple pancakes... speaking of pancakes, what do folks do for the morning after? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:57 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102480841" 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="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102480841">My husband loves leftovers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He could live on leftovers. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:58 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481089" 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="/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: </div><span id="txt102481089">I love to make potato cakes from leftover mashed. Not exactly healthy but quite a fun treat morning after Tgiving. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:59 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481275" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102481275">Remember: Cranberry sauce can be made in advance & frozen! There's lots one can do to take a load off now so that Wed & Thurs are not wildly insane. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481310" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102481310">Thanks for the chat all - got A LOT of insipration today; getting excited now! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481435" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102481435">Yay, Lizka! So glad. I am too. Stop by next week if you can. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481462" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102481462">Thanks all! Terrific chat! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481544" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/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 Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt102481544">Thank you, Kim! Have a great week, everyone! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:01 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div id="row102481682" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/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: </div><span id="txt102481682">Type to you all next week (Thurs 11/18) for Thanksgiving, Part II! Be there or be a stewed rutabaga. Bye! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday November 11, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:01 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div> ]]
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