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Dreamgoddess

Alabama, United States

Chef #47510

Alabama, United States

Joined: Jul 04, 2002

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New Topic Need help urgently with Sourdough Starter in Breads & Baking

"I discovered a disaster this morning with my sourdough starter. It is the kind that you feed with potato flakes, sugar and water. I had it stored in the refrigerator and found this morning that it had somehow gotten knocked over. Every bit of the liquid had leaked out and all that is left is the solid stuff that was at the bottom.

Is there an..."

Apr 28, 2013 on Food.com

New Topic Foodsaver in Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances

"I'm debating purchasing a Foodsaver. I've been reading the reviews on the different models and they seem to be varied. Some people say they work great, others say they are basically junk.

Does anyone here have one? Would you recommend it?"

Feb 22, 2013 on Food.com

New Topic Just wondering... in Table Settings and Decorating Ideas

"how many of us actually eat at our dining tables all the time? Do you? Or do you grab a plate and pop down in front of the tv?

I have to admit that lately it is more in front of the tv than actually sitting at the table. My work has been so hectic lately that it just seems easier. I do miss all of us sitting down together though."

Feb 21, 2013 on Food.com

Reviewed Chocolate Chip Muffins

"Definitely a 5 star recipe all the way in terms of taste and flavor. I omitted the nuts, but that was just a personal preference. I did opt to use cupcake liners with these, which was a mistake as the muffins stuck to the liners very badly. Next time, I'll spray the pan as instructed. Overall, a delicious muffin that my family enjoyed very much..."

Jan 15, 2013 on Food.com

New Topic Question about freezing foods in Cooking on a Budget: OAMC, Make Ahead, Freezing & More

"I have several containers of leftovers - mainly beans, peas and corn - in my freezer. I'm planning to use them this week to make a big pot of beef vegetable soup and I'm sure there will be soup left after we eat that night.

My question is, since the vegetables were leftovers and I froze them after cooking them, can I freeze the leftover soup ..."

Jan 13, 2013 on Food.com

New Topic Sourdough starter in Breads & Baking

"About a month ago, a lady gave me some wonderful sourdough starter. So far, I've made dinner rolls, loaves of bread, cinnamon rolls and pigs in a blanket with the starter.

Anyone have suggestions on other foods to make using the starter?"

Dec 26, 2012 on Food.com

New Topic Christmas Home Tablescape in Table Settings and Decorating Ideas

"I created this table setting for our dinner tonight. It has been a while since I did a setting, but my new tablecloth made me want to play around with one.

Dec 13, 2012 on Food.com

New Topic Looking ahead... in Table Settings and Decorating Ideas

"to autumn! Does anyone have suggestions for centerpieces for a table setting? What's your favorite way to decorate the table for fall?

I need some ideas! :D"

Sep 18, 2012 on Food.com

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About Me

I love cross-stitching and reading any and every book I can get my hands on. I love going antiquing on the weekends. I love reading and watching tv shows about the ancient world...Greece, Egypt, Rome. My dream is to one day travel to Greece...wish we had time travel - I'd love to travel to ANCIENT Greece.

Being born and raised in Alabama, I love southern comfort foods the best. Give me some black eyed peas, corn bread, collards, and fried chicken and I'm in heaven.

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I'm very proud to be the Forum Host for Table Setting & Decorating Ideas ...there is always something fun going on there!

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Swaps I've Participated In:

2003 Mini Swap (with Aunt Paula)
2005 Cookbooklet Swap (with pines506)
2005 Kitchen Towel Swap (with triviakat)
2005 Refrigerator Magnets Swap (with Terri Juwan)
2006 Anything Easter Swap (with Sandy From CA)
2006 Salt & Pepper Swap (with MarieAlice)

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Beginning September 2006, NcMysteryShopper and I hosted a cookathon for Amy (better known in the Zaar world as Chef Redneck Epicurean). Amy was a disabled diabetic and we asked the Zaar community to join us in showing our support and good wishes for her.
The response to Amy's cookathon was overwhelming and a wonderful testament to how much she is loved here at Zaar. A total of 109 Zaar chefs signed up to participate and a total of 142 reviews submitted. I was told that makes this the single largest turnout for a Zaar cookathon ever!

Amy's Cookathon Recipes cookbook can be seen above in my public cookbooks. Every recipe that was made and reviewed in the cookathon is listed there.

Sadly Amy passed away May 13, 2007. The Zaar world has lost a shining light in Amy and she will be so very greatly missed here.

God's promises are like the stars;
the darker the night
the brighter they shine.
-David Nicholas-

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Favorite Foods

One of my favorite restaurants is Outback Steak House....their Alice Springs Chicken is out of this world. I've tried some of the copycat recipes and found some that come really close, but Outback is still the best. I also adore eating at Dreamland BBQ. They simply can't be beat for bbq'd ribs.

I guess my favorite dish to make is Chicken and Dumplings like my Grandmother used to make. It takes me about 2 1/2 - 3 hours to get it done, but boy is it worth the effort!

I'm not a picky eater and love to try new recipes. HOWEVER, my DH is very picky so there are several things I don't cook. These are some of the foods he won't eat so I tend to stay away from preparing them:

rice (this has gotta be a "man thing"...DH's father doesn't eat rice, therefore DH won't eat it)

sour cream (after coming to Zaar, I discovered creme fraiche, so I get around this aversion that he has)

meat loaf (this one is almost a sin...!)

DH is not fond of Mexican foods (which I truly adore!).

Other than these, most everything else goes!
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