Recent content by ZippyKitty

Now I'll really confuse you. :)I just checked our catalogue and it goes for $75.75. (S/S catalogue)ZK

The funny thing about my sister's in-laws is that they are all quite overweight. Really really so. So when one came in (and when I say she lives with her in-laws I mean she shares a house with MIL and all the rest of the family live in this one cul-de-sac - she lives with ALL her in-laws) and...

I got one booking in a way that took me by surprise. I was at a knitting store / cafe (I had just taken it up) and a friend was there. I thought she'd like the party sticks so I handed her a catalogue open to the appropriate page. The woman next to her said - "Oh I need a new stone!" and the...

I like the pictures, but I agree about "what would I do with a belly cast afterwards!" sentiment. That isn't my thing. I wouldn't do the professional pictures though - I don't even have studio pictures of my two year old! Janet, my sister is in your shoes. She was barely over 100lbs when she...

Thanks Shawna. I really want to try that for my HWC parties. I was planning on tweaking the recipe myself but now I don't have to!Chef Ann... interesting visual. :) ZK

Chris, That was an AH-HA moment that really did change your life. Congrats on acting on it. ZK

I had a similar moment when we bought our house. The old owners left a nice cutlery holder in a drawer under the oven (the oven was built in high) in the "the evil downstairs kitchen". For weeks I'd open the drawer next to the sink to put the cutlery away and then remember that it goes on the...

Jenn, as someone who signed and made a special effort to qualify in 30 to get those knives - I agree. I found it hard to promote getting a herb keeper when I got nice sharp shiny knives! I did sign for other reasons - but I did sign earlier than I would have because of the cutlery. Not...

One thing I did when trying desperately to come up with menus was to post a piece of paper on the fridge or the family calendar for meal ideas. In your case I'd combine it with the threat that any days without suggestions will be filled in by you with what you want to eat.I'd also getting them...

Regarding what Ann said. One of the most filling meals we make (and my boys have hollow legs) is bean burritos with brown rice. Roll beans,(kidney or black) salsa, red and green peppers, celery and red (or plain) onions into a tortilla, top with cheese if desired and bake for a bit (this...

Baked beans. I second the chili option. I found Menu Mailer (saving dinner) to be good at a period when I was having similar sorts of troubles. It is fairly cheap and she sends you an email once a week with a menu and a grocery list sorted by area of the grocery store. There are different...

Nope - that was the other one I remembered him from. ZK (lover of bad - and good - SF)

Probably not what you are looking for but I cook brown rice in the batter bowl. (microwave)2.25 c of water 1c brown rice 5 minutes on high 30 minutes on 50% power I started doing this after the magic smoke escaped from my rice cooker (which never worked properly anyways). And it works great...

I must be warped... I remember him from Omega Man. :) ZK

Nope - you are the only one. :) Just kidding. I haven't done it - but then I've only done 6 parties. I don't have any trouble at all imagining me doing it. Matter of fact, I think I should check my orders from the last party.I love the highlight the >1 option. That is a great idea.ZK