CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS PUNCH
1 - 3 oz. package of cherry flavored gelatin
1 cup of boiling water
1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade or pineapple-orange juice concentrate
3 cups of cold water
1 - 1 quart bottle of cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1 - 1 pint of ginger ale, chilled
Dissolve cherry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Stir in lemonade or pineapple-orange
juice concentrate. Add the cold water and the cranberry juice cocktail. Place in a large
punch bowl two trays of ice cubes or a molded ice ring. Pour punch over ice. Slowly
pour in chilled ginger ale. Fruit flavored sherbet may be added if desired. Makes about
25 servings



CHRISTMAS PUNCH
2 cups of boiling water
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 - 46 oz. can of pineapple juice, chilled
1 - 32 oz. bottle of cranberry juice, chilled
1 - 28 oz. bottle of ginger ale, chilled
Combine water, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir until sugar
dissolves and chill. Combine sugar, syrup, fruit juices and ginger ale. Serve over ice.
Yield 3 3/4 quarts.


CHRISTMAS CIDER
1 gal. of apple cider
1 - 48 oz. jar of cranberry juice
4 sticks of cinnamon
1 small pkg. of red hots candy
Simmer all but red hots for 4 hours. Put candies in glasses, about 1 spoon per glass. Pour
liquid over. Serve hot.


RED CHRISTMAS
1 can of red Hawaiian punch
1 small can of frozen lemonade
1 bottle of ginger ale
1 quart of cranberry juice
Combine all the ingredients above in punch bowl and serve.


CHRISTMAS FRUIT PUNCH
1 - 6 oz. can of frozen orange juice
2 - 6 oz. cans of frozen limeade
1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade
1 large can of pineapple juice
1 pint of cranberry juice cocktail
8 cups of cold water
2 quarts of chilled ginger ale
1 quart of plain chilled soda water
1 quart of frozen strawberries
Mint garnish
Empty frozen juices, pineapple and cranberry juice, and water in a large container. Let
stand until frozen juice is thawed; stir well. Add frozen strawberries. Pour mixture into
punch bowl. Add ice cubes. Just before serving, gently pour in ginger ale and soda water.
Top with fruit ice ring and sprigs of mint. Fruit Ice Ring: Use any combination of lime,
lemon or orange slices. Arrange in pattern in ring mold; add water to cover fruit and
freeze.


CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS PUNCH
1 large jar of Tang (24 oz.)
3/4 cup of instant tea with lemon
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
To each 1 1/2 cups dry mix add 1 gallon water, 1 gallon apple juice, 1 gallon pineapple
juice. Bring to boil, let simmer 15 minutes before serving. Makes 100 servings.



CHRISTMAS EVE PUNCH
32 oz. of cranberry juice cocktail
46 oz. of unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cups of orange juice
2/3 cup of lemon juice
1/2 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of almond extract
Mix and freeze; to serve, thaw to slushy consistency and add 1 qt. gingerale.



CHRISTMAS FRUIT TEA
2 quarts of cranberry juice
1 - 46 oz. can of frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed & undiluted
2 cups of apple juice
1 cup of orange juice
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
Pour first 5 ingredients into a 30-cup electric percolator. Place cinnamon, nutmeg and
ginger in basket. Perk and let stand 1 hour. Serve hot. Yield: 1 gallon.


WHITE CHRISTMAS PUNCH
2/3 cup of water
2/3 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of almond extract
1 small can of evaporated milk
1/2 gal. of vanilla ice cream
2 - 2 liter bottles of slice soft drink
Cook water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Add almond and evaporated milk.
Refrigerate. At serving time mix 1/2 gallon softened ice cream, and slice into sugar
mixture.


7-UP CHRISTMAS BOWL
2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen red raspberries in syrup, partially thawed
1 can (1 lb. 4 1/2 oz.) chilled crushed pineapple undrained (about 2 1/2 c.)
2 cans (6 oz. each) frozen lemonade concentrate thawed
42 oz. 7-Up chilled
Place raspberries and pineapple in blender; blend well. Pour into punch bowl, stir in
lemonade concentrate. Slowly add 7 Up. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.


HOT CRANBERRY SPICED TEA
3 quarts of water
Bring to a boil. Add: 3 family size tea bags (or 9 sm.)
1 tablespoon of whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Cover and steep 30 minutes.
Add:
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of orange juice
3 cups of cranberry juice
3 drops of red food color
Strain spices. Refrigerate leftover tea.

CLAM DIP
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams
6 oz. of cream cheese
2 teaspoons of grated onion
1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from canned clams)
Drain canned clams and reserve juice. Combine clams with remaining ingredients and
blend thoroughly. Chill. Serve with crackers or bread rounds.

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD
8 oz. of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 oz. of cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon of chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon of grated onion
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
Chopped parsley
2 tablespoons of sliced pimiento, or cherry tomatoes
Chopped nuts
Combine cheeses, green pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Chill.
Arrange cheese mixture in Christmas tree shape. Sprinkle with parsley, dot with
pimiento or tomato "ornaments". Cover "trunk" with chopped nuts. Serve with crackers.

nobleheart: you lil stinker had me drooling for a secon

chrismtas turkey recipe
turkey=
1 turkey, approx. 15 lbs.
juice of a lemon
salt and pepper
olive oil or melted butter
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
the tops and bottoms of a bunch of celery
2 carrots
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stuffing=
1 loaf of day old French bread
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 cups each, chopped onion and celery
1/2 stick of butter
1 chopped green apple
1 cup of currants or raisins
Several chopped green olives (5 to 10)
Stock from the turkey gizzards (1/2 cup to 1 cup)
Sage (to taste)
Poultry seasoning (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
3 cups of uncoked popcorn
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To start, if the turkey has been refrigerated, bring it to room temperature before cooking.
If you get a frozen turkey, you will need to defrost it in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days first.
Remove the giblets and use for making stuffing.
stuff turkey with stuffing,veggies,baste,put in oven at 375 degrees F.
get the heck out of the kitchen before the popcorn blows the turkey threw the window.

he he he

ok ok just kidding,but if you want to get serious about good turkey recipes,these site has some good ones:
http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/recipes/recipebrowser.jsp
http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/thanks.html
http://www.bowhunting.net/susieq/turkey.htm

Hannelore: re :I'll have to try them both and see which one I favor. Hic, Hic

rotfl

EGGNOG COOKIES WITH RUM GLAZE
These soft, thin cookies are ideal for the holidays because they can be made in advance and frozen. Plus, because the recipe makes 10 dozen, it's a good choice for a cookie exchange. Any leftover eggnog can be frozen.
COOKIES
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup purchased eggnog
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg*
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE
4 cups powdered sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons purchased eggnog
4 teaspoons dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter at medium speed until creamy. Beat in 1 cup eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg until blended. Gradually beat in flour until well-blended. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 350°F. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutters; place cookies on baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Cool on wire racks.
3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled cookies.
TIP *If desired, a combination of ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg can be used.
About 10 dozen (2 1/4-inch) cookies
Recipe #3305-- To receive this recipe printed on a recipe card, click here. You will need to know the recipe name and number.




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Hannelore: thank you (as i go staggering out......lol)

amandalove:
Not at all. They both sound good. Guess I'll have to try them both and see which one I favor. Hic, Hic

amandalove: You are a doll. I knew what went in, just not how much. Thanks

any one know a good recipe for cookie press cookies? i tried the "spritz" ones, but they didnt turn out right, too salty.. any one know a site? ive tried to search and didnt get much.. thanks!

Happy cooking!!!!!!!!!!
Before it gets too late I wanted to send you my favorite Christmas
cookie recipe. With the holidays coming, it always helps to send something
new and creative to try. I'm making them as I write. Good luck and enjoy.

Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
1 cup lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila


Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo
again, to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.

Turn on the electric mixer...Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.

Add one teaspoon of sugar...Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the Cuervo is still OK, try another cup ... just in case.

Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in
the cup of dried fruit, Pick the fruit off floor... Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity.

Next, sift two cups of salt, or something white. Who giveshz a sheet. Check
the Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain nuts. Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.

Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.


CHERRY MISTMAS

1 lb. butter (no substitutes)
3 beaten eggs
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 lb. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice

Melt butter. Add spices. Pour over brown sugar, stir and cool. Add eggs and beat 1 hour. Pour into jars and cover. Refrigerate. Keeps for months.TO PREPARE DRINK:
1 heaping tbsp. batter
Boiling water to fill mug
2 jiggers rum
Stir and serve. Makes 1 1/2 quarts
batter.

1/4 lb. butter
1 lb. dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Cream butter with sugar; add in and mix thoroughly the spices with batter. Store in refrigerator in covered container. NOTE: For hot buttered rum, place one heaping tablespoon of batter in mug. Add 1 1/2 ounces of dark rum; fill with boiling water. Stir and serve, garnish with cinnamon stick and/or lemon slices with cloves.

1 lb. brown sugar
1/4 lb. soft butter
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
Pinch of salt

Beat sugar and butter together until thoroughly creamed and fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients. Store in tight container in refrigerator. To make hot buttered rum: 1 teaspoon batter, heaping and 1 1/2 ounce light rum. Combine with hot water in mug, if desired. Decorate with cinnamon stick.

I am looking for a hot butter rum batter that does not have ice cream in the recipe. I had one years ago and now I can't find it. My limited search on my webbie has come up empty.

Hannelore: ty
these can also be made at home,they are nice for the holidays.better than store bought and a lot cheaper.

homemade liquors :
applejack with cinnamon & apples.
Homemade Liquors black ussian
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also a drink exists:
NATURAL BORN KILLER CRANBERRY
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recipes for all these I have somewhere if anyone is really interested,I'l dig 'em up..a search online shoudd find a few homemade drinks recipes for these.

Hannelore: I love apricots & also rolls gee ty...a great roll for christmas would be cool.

http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/5445.jpg

satinjade: just as long as you dont have this in your freezer

PS
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=best+christmas+recipes
http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=best+holiday+recipes

whoaaaa baby.. I have 3 Christmas parties to attend next week... Thanks!! going to try your shrimp dip

Do you like Irish cream? If you do, you know how expensive it is to buy anymore.
Make your own..MMMmmmmm good

3/4 cup of whiskey
14 ounce can of condensed milk
1 cup of whipping or light cream
4 eggs
2 tbls of chocolate flavored syrup
2 tbls of instant coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla (use pure vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon of almond abstact.

In blender combine all ingredients, blend till smooth. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to one month. Stir or shake lightly before serving. Makes about 5 cups.

1 pk of cream cheese
1 can of tomato soup
Heat until cr cheese melts and mx with soup.
2 pks of knox geletin with 1/2 cup of water.
then mix with previous mixture.
add 1cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 cans of baby shrimp (finely diced)
1 cup of mayo.

Place dip in refridge till ready to use with your choice of crackers. MMMMmmmmmm good

I'm on a roll. Speaking of Rolls. Here is a recipe for those who like to make apricot of nut rolls for the holidays. It is sooooo easy, quick, and is the best dough you'll ever taste.

1 Lg square of yeast
1 cup of oleo
6 tbs sugar
4 tbs warm water
6 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream.
1/2 tsp salt
7 cups of flour.

Desolve yeast in warm water. Beat eggs, (1 at a time) till smooth. Akk oeo, sugar, sour cream, yeast salt and flour.
Kneed till not sticky.
Roll out, put in filling, and brush with egg white.
350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

This is a great recipe and no need to wait for dough to rise. Use when you are done mixing.

nobleheart: that sounds good thank you!!!

ScarletRose: This is a neat site ...Thanks made one of the cookie recipes yesterday ..put them in the freezer for the Holidays.

nobleheart: I have Cranberries in my freezer , i'll have to try this .

I tried this is goood
http://bread.allrecipes.com/az/CrnbrryChcltPnini.asp

Here is a handy little calendar of cookies..

Cookie Countdown

amandalove: you will definately get more here soon.. I have 2 more squash's to cook up.. and they actually will make up oodles and oodles.. hehe

amandalove: I've heard of doing this but haven't ever run across a recipe, thanks :)

ScarletRose: well, that loaf of Squash Bread you sent over sure made a hit with the family this T-day Thankyou. make more...lol

http://www.chefpaul.com/turducken.html

Wow, I haven't used my bread maker in forever! Hmmm sounds like time to pull it out.....

amandalove: hey girlie girl.. Hannelore sent me a whole book on breads to bake in my bread maker.. she has some awesome recipes.. :)

Hannelore: thank you! i tasted the sour cream cake before years ago and i had never been able to get the recipe, i wasn't sure of it until i read your copy and it opened a door in my whittle bitty brain lol.

For those who like their recipies, here you go.

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Trader Vic's Tom & Jerry Sour Cream Cake

1/2 cup egg whites (approx. 4)
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup Trader Vic's Tom & Jerry Batter
6 tbsp. soft butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Frosting: Cream together
1 jar Tom & Jerry Batter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup soft butter
In a small bowl, let egg whites warm to room temperature (about 1 hour). Preheat oven to 350�. Grease well and flour two 28 x1 1/2" layer cake pans. Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt, then set aside. At high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, beating well after each addition. Beat until soft peaks form when beater is raised and set aside. In a large bowl at high speed, cream butter with rest of sugar and Tom & Jerry Batter until light and fluffly. At low speed beat in flour mixture (in fourths) alternately with sour cream (in thirds), beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat in egg whites and vanilla just until mixture is smooth (about 1 minute). Pour into prepared pans; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake surface springs when gently pressed. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove to cool on wire rack. Fill and frost with frosting recipe and top with pecans.
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Rum Batter Banana Nut Bread1-

3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 or 3)
1-10 oz. tub Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter
1/2 cup coarely chopped nuts
(walnuts, roasted almonds or macadamia nuts) Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add nuts and set aside. In mixing bowl, thoroughly cream 1-10oz. tub Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in mashed bananas, then flour-nut mixture, beating just until smooth. Pour into greased 9"x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Bake in 350� oven about one hour, or until done when tested. Place on rack to cool.
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Rum Batter Mince Pie

4 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 cup rum
1/8 cup brandy
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1-10 oz. tub Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter In a large mixing bowl combine spices, apples, raisins and vinegar. Stir mixture well. In a large sauce pot, place 1 cup of water and Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter and heat until melted. Add apple mixture and simmer 30-40 minutes or until quite thick - stir frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Preheat oven to 425�. Pour mince filling into a 9" pie shell. Sprinkle rum and brandy over mixture, cover with pie crust and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
Hot Buttered Rum Batter
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Chocolate Chip Cookies2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1-10 oz. tub
Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs (beaten)
1-12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chococlate morsels
optional: 1 cup chopped nuts
(walnuts, roasted almonds or macadamia nuts) Preheat oven to 375�. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt, then set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine Hot Buttered Rum Batter, butter, sugar and vanilla (when combining the above, mix batter slowly and add butter piece by piece alternately with the sugar). Beat until creamy. Add slightly beaten eggs. Gradually add the flour mixture. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375� for 10-11 minutes or until golden. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
You may substitute sweet butter and delete the salt, or use no salt with salted butter if you wish.
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup butter or margarine (softened)
1-10 oz. tub Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups uncooked old fashioned oats
1-12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chococlate morsels
1 cup chopped nuts
(walnuts, roasted almonds or macadamia nuts) Preheat oven to 375�. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt, then set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine Hot Buttered Rum Batter, butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour mixture. Stir in oats, chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by level measuring tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375� for 7-8 minutes for chewier cookies or 9-10 minutes for crispier cookies. Makes about 4 dozen cookies. NOTE: For a tasty variation, substitute butterscotch morsels for the semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
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Raw Apple Cookies

1 cup chopped apples
1 jar Trader Vic's Tom & Jerry Batter
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 egg slightly beaten
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 tsp. vanilla extract Cream batter and the butter, egg, vanilla and apples. Add dry ingredients, walnuts and raisins. Bake at 350�F for 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.
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The Trader's Pear Pie

Make pastry for a 9" pie. Line 9" pie pan with pastry crust. Use pre-prepared pie shell if you wish.
6-7 cups sliced pared fresh pears
2 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 cup Trader Vic's Tom & Jerry Batter
1 tbsp. light rum
1 tbsp. melted butter
Mix well the batter, rum, butter and eggs in mixing bowl. Then pour over the fresh sliced pears in uncooked pie shell. Cook in oven for 35 to 40 minutes at 375�F. Remove from oven when crust is golden and pears are cooked. Allow to cool before slicing.
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Rum Batter Apple Pie
Make pastry for two-crust 9" pie.
Line 9" pie pan with bottom crust.
6-7 cups of sliced pared apples
3/4 cup flour
1-10 oz. tub Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter
Heat oven to 425�. In a small bowl cut flour into Trader Vic's Hot Buttered Rum Batter with fork or pastry blender until particles are the size of peas. Mix lightly through apples and heap up in pastry-lined pie pan. Cover with top crust which has slits cut in it, then seal and flute. Bake 50 minutes or until crust is nicely browned. Best served warm, topped with ice cream.

amandalove: Yes...i think ou did say that's where you got the recipe...that's a great site :)

satinjade: :) did i mention that i got the recipe from recipes.com ?

amandalove: Yes i made it and it was so good . Plan on making it again , for the Holidays

satinjade: have you tried this yet? Hope it works out for you. when I lived in Denver I liked using Hungarian High Altitude All-Purpose Flour. Here they don't sell it. But your brand may or may not make a difference. I use Pilsbury here or Gold Medal.

Eriisa: She's not been on for a week!

LOL, where's LindaJ? I expected her to explain some of it for me! lol

Eriisa: Sounds very good !

Eriisa: That looks so awesome. I'm already lost in that website. I never knew what jambalya (sp) was until now!!
Yummy looking products!

Here's what crab boil is......

http://www.zatarain.com/products/product.php/60/

Eriisa: LMAO!! too hilarious!! Crab rab what ever! lol

than again.... you will never find RAB BOIL

hmmm I think crab boil could be a great trade off for National Geographics!

Eriisa: What if'n a person cant find Zatarins rab boil or cajun seasoning? I personally have never heard of crab boil! I can fine cajun spice tho.