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[jerseyangel]

Sake2 me

Love it!!

[curlyfries]

Morning Gyiann-ette!!

3.59pm here. Getting dark

That's just wrong

Youse guys need to come to my house for a weenie roast and smore-a-thon . . . the patio and fire pit were officially opened for business last night.

When and where?

....although I canna do the smores. This sugar issue has gottten so bad, I can't even have anything with rice flour

Oh.....and 10:41 PM here. I think Patteigh and I are on the same time

[psawyer]

True dat--it's sort of a tradition here Got home a little while ago from South Jersey--that 2 hour drive seems to go faster each time Just put a pizza in the oven--Peter, I used GFP French Bread mix for the first time as a pizza crust. 2 questions--do youse freeze the crusts shaped? and how thick do you spread the batter in the pizza pan? I used a spatula and just winged it but it's taking longer than the 15 minutes the instructions said to bake it. I might have used too much oh--3 questions--how many crusts do you get per box?I'm hoping to eat it in a few minutes whilst watching Russell on LKL.

We spread it about equally over three 12.5" pans. So, that's three crusts from a box of mix. The package says "makes two" but we like a thinner crust. I bake the empty ones first for 10 minutes at 450^oF and when they have cooled store them in the fridge in an extra large ZipLoc bag, separated by waxed paper. The fresh one with toppings is baked for about 15 minutes. The partially baked ones are done for ten minutes at 450 with toppings.

CNN is carrying "CNN Presents" right now in Larry's regular time slot.Had me pizza all set and everything But OMGawd....this was THE best pizza I've had gluten-free. The phunny thing is that I've been making the GFP bread regularly all this time and never used it fer pizza. I've been shulmping all the ingredients out and making a so-so crust from scratch--and all this time the perfect one has been hiding in my cupboard!

Isn't it just wonderful? As you already know, it makes a terrific bread too.

[nikki-uk]

Morning peeps

8.48am and 4miles have been run.

To quote Michael Scott: That's what SHE said. (Any followers of The Office, then?).. . . .

LOVED The Office (Brit version) .... Ricky Gervais is a legend!

Youse guys need to come to my house for a weenie roast and smore-a-thon . . . the patio and fire pit were officially opened for business last night.

....coming!!!!!!

I do find him hot but have to admit to a very long lived crush on Robert Downey Jr.

My gaawd!, he is GORGEOUS isn't he??

He's got better with age!! ......I suspect my sons also find it ''gross man!'' but I care not!!

PADT!!! The pizza looked divine!!!

..but your mix is a 'batter'??.... not a 'dough'?

[mushroom]

Guys, psills, I ask you to please find it in your hearts to spare a thought and a prayer for our 29 coal miners still underground after an explosion three days ago in the Pike River Mine. Gas levels are still too dangerous to send in rescuers or even a battery-powered robot; two men escaped from the initial blast; they are just about through with the drill digging a six-inch bore to where they think the miners are; very unspilly I know, but thoughts and prayers appreciated. Thanks!!

[elye]

They have like 5 gluten-free beers and 2 ciders.

This is grand! Up here in Ontario we have only ONE gluten-free beer available.. .. ....La Messagere, and it is not great. I love our trips to the States, often for that reason - - can have a decent gluten-free beer.

Guys, psills, I ask you to please find it in your hearts to spare a thought and a prayer for our 29 coal miners still underground after an explosion three days ago in the Pike River Mine.

:(

Been thinking and thinking about this, Shrooome, and have kept forgetting to mention it. 'Tis heart-wrenching... . . ....we do not seem to be getting the constant updates here in Canada that we did over the two months of the Chilean mine disaster. .. . . . ..please keep us updated!

[jerseyangel]

We spread it about equally over three 12.5" pans. So, that's three crusts from a box of mix. The package says "makes two" but we like a thinner crust. I bake the empty ones first for 10 minutes at 450^oF and when they have cooled store them in the fridge in an extra large ZipLoc bag, separated by waxed paper. The fresh one with toppings is baked for about 15 minutes. The partially baked ones are done for ten minutes at 450 with toppings.

Thanks PeOte--those tips will be very helpful Being me phirst try, I made it just a wee bit thick but it was still really good--I just baked it longer. I will get 2 out of this batch, but next time will divide it into thirds. How great it will be to have a pizza crust all ready to go in the freezer--just like the "old days"

LOVED The Office (Brit version) .... Ricky Gervais is a legend!

PADT!!! The pizza looked divine!!!

..but your mix is a 'batter'??.... not a 'dough'?

Nik!! me son and I were just talking about the Brit version of The Office on Saturday. He thinks it's one of the phunniest things ever

Yeah--the GFP mix is more like a thick batter--I spread it in the pan wif a rubber spatula Gotta love gluten-free baking....

Guys, psills, I ask you to please find it in your hearts to spare a thought and a prayer for our 29 coal miners still underground after an explosion three days ago in the Pike River Mine. Gas levels are still too dangerous to send in rescuers or even a battery-powered robot; two men escaped from the initial blast; they are just about through with the drill digging a six-inch bore to where they think the miners are; very unspilly I know, but thoughts and prayers appreciated. Thanks!!

You got it, Shroom. My thoughts are with them and my heart goes out to them and their families.

[psawyer]

This is grand! Up here in Ontario we have only ONE gluten-free beer available.. .. ....La Messagere, and it is not great. I love our trips to the States, often for that reason - - can have a decent gluten-free beer.

When I started this diet in 2000, there was no gluten-free beer at all.

Today, there are three gluten-free beers available in Ontario, although I have yet to find a restaurant/bar which stocks any of them. I have heard that Il Fornello is now stocking New Grist, but I haven't been there to confirm it.

Two are made by a microbrewery in Quebec and the other by a brewery in Wisconsin. All three are listed at the Open Original Shared Link, but inventory varies by location. Use their web locater, or you can order at any store.

Open Original Shared Link The red ale is available in selected Open Original Shared Link locations.

Open Original Shared Link

I have tried all three, and my preference is the Messagere Red Ale, which is stocked by my nearest Beer Store. The original la Messagere Blonde ranks third, IMO.

[kareng]

When I started this diet in 2000, there was no gluten-free beer at all.

Today, there are three gluten-free beers available in Ontario, although I have yet to find a restaurant/bar which stocks any of them. I have heard that Il Fornello is now stocking New Grist, but I haven't been there to confirm it.

Two are made by a microbrewery in Quebec and the other by a brewery in Wisconsin. All three are listed at the Open Original Shared Link, but inventory varies by location. Use their web locater, or you can order at any store.

Open Original Shared Link The red ale is available in selected Open Original Shared Link locations.

Open Original Shared Link

I have tried all three, and my preference is the Messagere Red Ale, which is stocked by my nearest Beer Store. The original la Messagere Blonde ranks third, IMO.

We have New Grist. It is pretty sweet but I rotate it in with the Bards and the Redbridge. We can also get Greenes and another I forget but they come in big bottles and I prefer the regular size.

When M had to do a Scout project, we tried the GFP & Chebe pizza dough. We preferred the Chebe because it had more flavor with the spices in the crust (we call that a bug crust). We thought we might make it again but add some Ital spices and garlic to the batter. We put a piece of plastic wrap on it and used a glass like a roller to smooth it down. The boys like the Kinnick??? frozen crusts.

[jerseyangel]

Being more of a wine drinker (see av), I've only had Redbridge. For a beer, I thought it was pretty good--although I like a lighter beer anyway.

[kareng]

For Thanksgiving, because its always at my house & I have to cook, I am making some different things. I am going to try a recipe from the 365 crockpot blogger for scalloped potatoes and a crockpot recipe for sweet potatoes. I have never made sweet potatoes except baked or oven fried. This recipe using some applesauce and a lot of brown sugar. Anyone have a good recipe? Would like to stick to the crockpot because my oven is small.

[jerseyangel]

I usually stick to simple candied sweet potatoes--heating butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, pouring over cooked sweets and baking until sticky and bubbly. I've never made them in the crockpot, but I think the same topping could be used over raw sliced sweet potatoes and slow cooked. You could make a ton of them that way....

Maybe stick some orange slices in wif the potatoes....

[Darn210]

I have tried all three, and my preference is the Messagere Red Ale, which is stocked by my nearest Beer Store.

Does the fact that it is carried at the NEAREST Beer Store have anything to do with your preference for the Red Ale?

[elye]

Today, there are three gluten-free beers available in Ontario, although I have yet to find a restaurant/bar which stocks any of them. I have heard that Il Fornello is now stocking New Grist, but I haven't been there to confirm it.

Thanks for all this, Oracle POeter! Our beer stores here in Ottawa only order La Messagere, and I'm not certain which one... . . .likely the light version, as you say it is the least tasty, and we find this one fair to poor. Couple this with the fact that a six-pack costs eighteen dollars , and I no longer partake in a bottle o' beer.. . . ...only when we're in the States and I can find a Redbridge - - quite tolerable, this.

Do you find that beer generally makes your blood sugar rise, POeter? It certainly does mine, so I have only ever been an infrequent partaker. . . . . ...dry wine is the way to go fer me!

[Jestgar]

For Thanksgiving, because its always at my house & I have to cook, I am making some different things. I am going to try a recipe from the 365 crockpot blogger for scalloped potatoes and a crockpot recipe for sweet potatoes. I have never made sweet potatoes except baked or oven fried. This recipe using some applesauce and a lot of brown sugar. Anyone have a good recipe? Would like to stick to the crockpot because my oven is small.

pile the peeled, sliced, taters and yams in the crockpot along with chopped onion and some orange slices. A bit of orange zest is good too, if you like the surprise 'zing' of serious orange flavor while you're eating. You could also add some pie apples, but maybe halfway through cooking so they don't get mushy.

Cook on low for ~6 hours (check them for done-ness at about 4). When done, stir in a few slices of cooked, crumbled bacon (or sprinkle it over the top in the serving dish).

[kareng]

pile the peeled, sliced, taters and yams in the crockpot along with chopped onion and some orange slices. A bit of orange zest is good too, if you like the surprise 'zing' of serious orange flavor while you're eating. You could also add some pie apples, but maybe halfway through cooking so they don't get mushy.

Cook on low for ~6 hours (check them for done-ness at about 4). When done, stir in a few slices of cooked, crumbled bacon (or sprinkle it over the top in the serving dish).

That sounds good. The recipe I saw had applesauce - good- 3/4 cup brn sugar - too sweet for me.

[psawyer]

Does the fact that it is carried at the NEAREST Beer Store have anything to do with your preference for the Red Ale?

Not really. It is about a mile out of the way. I pass a source of the blonde on my way home most days, so it would be more convenient. But it lacks the body of the Red Ale. FWIW, the Red Ale is $15.55 for a 6-pack. The blonde is currently $14.95, and New Grist is $13.10. In each case, 0.60 is a refundable bottle deposit. Sorry about the "case" pun.

Thanks for all this, Oracle POeter! Our beer stores here in Ottawa only order La Messagere, and I'm not certain which one... . . .likely the light version, as you say it is the least tasty, and we find this one fair to poor. Couple this with the fact that a six-pack costs eighteen dollars , and I no longer partake in a bottle o' beer.. . . ...only when we're in the States and I can find a Redbridge - - quite tolerable, this.

Do you find that beer generally makes your blood sugar rise, POeter? It certainly does mine, so I have only ever been an infrequent partaker. . . . . ...dry wine is the way to go fer me!

Yes, it raises my blood sugar, so it is an occasional indulgence.

[elye]

But it lacks the body of the Red Ale. FWIW, the Red Ale is $15.55 for a 6-pack. The blonde is currently $14.95, and New Grist is $13.10. In each case, 0.60 is a refundable bottle deposit.

HANH? $17.95 for the 6-packs I have bought here! Whot in hell. . . ... . ...is this the price Ottawa must pay for having the far better hockey team??

But really....that is quite a difference. Don't unnerstand THAT one... . ... . . ..

[Loey]

Guys, psills, I ask you to please find it in your hearts to spare a thought and a prayer for our 29 coal miners still underground after an explosion three days ago in the Pike River Mine. Gas levels are still too dangerous to send in rescuers or even a battery-powered robot; two men escaped from the initial blast; they are just about through with the drill digging a six-inch bore to where they think the miners are; very unspilly I know, but thoughts and prayers appreciated. Thanks!!

Sending lots of thought, prayers and positive energy and will continue to do so!

Hugs,

Loey

[psawyer]

HANH? $17.95 for the 6-packs I have bought here! Whot in hell. . . ... . ...is this the price Ottawa must pay for having the far better hockey team??

But really....that is quite a difference. Don't unnerstand THAT one... . ... . . ..

I don't understand either. I thought that prices were fixed rigged the same province-wide. You can check prices online--thats where I got the ones I quoted. Red Ale is listed at the same price at the LCBO and at The Beer Store.

[kareng]

that's pricey! US dollar is basically even with Canadian. Bards, etc is $8-9 here.

[elye]

I don't understand either. I thought that prices were fixed rigged the same province-wide. You can check prices online--thats where I got the ones I quoted. Red Ale is listed at the same price at the LCBO and at The Beer Store.

What a backward place this town is.. . . . ...here one can only order (or pick up, if they have any in stock) this beer from the LCBO, NOT the Beer Store. Canna.. . . . ......order... . . ....BEER... . ..from the.. . . ..BEER STORE. I was told this the last time I was at The Beer Store asking for La Messagere. "Sorry, ma'am....gotta order that from the Liquor Store".. . . . . ..

Gah. But there's more: In this province, we must return our empty wine bottles not to the Liquor Store, but to The Beer Store for the refund.

[kareng]

pile the peeled, sliced, taters and yams in the crockpot along with chopped onion and some orange slices. A bit of orange zest is good too, if you like the surprise 'zing' of serious orange flavor while you're eating. You could also add some pie apples, but maybe halfway through cooking so they don't get mushy.

Cook on low for ~6 hours (check them for done-ness at about 4). When done, stir in a few slices of cooked, crumbled bacon (or sprinkle it over the top in the serving dish).

I want to try this. Are you cutting the orange up into bite sized bits or slicing thru with the peel, like on the glass of a drink?

Thanks. Did you decide to go to BE's family for T day?

[psawyer]

According to their store locater, la Messagere Red Ale is stocked at Open Original Shared Link Not a lot of stores have it, but you can find them online. I am lucky that I am close to one. The city of Toronto lists only one, downtown on Spadina.

[Jestgar]

I peel the orange and limit the amount of zest 'cause I don't really like the shock of the intense orange flavor. Maybe dried zest would be a little easier, or just skip it. You could flavor after cooking with a splash of orange liqueur if it needed a bit more. Some people put some orange concentrate in, but I don't like it too juicy.

Not going to BE's, but he and I are planning on going to Open Original Shared Link on Friday, if the weather isn't too heinous.