http://www.copykatchat.com This forum talks about food, recipes, and copykat.com. en Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:46:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.copykatchat.com/images/styles/greendeluxe/misc/rss.jpg http://www.copykatchat.com http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49067&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:09:07 GMT For those of you that read that book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. There is going to be a special segment on The NBC News tonight with Brian... For those of you that read that book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. There is going to be a special segment on The NBC News tonight with Brian Williams. They are taking you on a tour to all the real life places that inspired the author to write the three books. ]]> CopyKat Chat Cindy http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49067 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49066&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:39:53 GMT Both of my kids have them, wanted them, griped when they did not have them. For the past week I have been jarred out of a sound sleep EVERY morning... Both of my kids have them, wanted them, griped when they did not have them. For the past week I have been jarred out of a sound sleep EVERY morning by one or the other while both of them continue to sleep. I told them BOTH to not turn them on again until they got back to their regular sleep schedule....well here I am again this morning wide awake because one of them did not listen to me......grrrrrrrrrrr......kids! ]]> CopyKat Chat Cindy http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49066 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49065&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:55:17 GMT That is way early for Az. we usually are in late Aug. DD fall semester is Aug 19th and think that is early too. What is going on? Maybe the teachers... That is way early for Az. we usually are in late Aug. DD fall semester is Aug 19th and think that is early too. What is going on? Maybe the teachers want to get it done before the heat, but Aug is really hot too. They should be done early May since they are starting this early. ]]> CopyKat Chat roset http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49065 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49064&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:11:05 GMT Been doing this for the last 2yrs and listening to our local news it is called Staycations, which means, staying at home but going on vacation. DH... Been doing this for the last 2yrs and listening to our local news it is called Staycations, which means, staying at home but going on vacation. DH can't take too much time off work cause if he does take a week off his work will pile up so bad. So he takes a few days off on the weekdays, I read the local paper & listen to the news to see what is new in our area and we go visit these places come home & go out to dinner also take rides to see what is going on and we pretend we are on vacation for the day. No cooking, enjoying the sites etc.. so now there is a term for it Staycations. Just learned this tonight watching the news. Sabine, is this a word or just slang? Never heard of it and don't think it's in the dictionary. Someday soon when DD graduates our Staycations may even turn out to vacations. LOL To be honest, it's fun and I even come home to my own bed for a good sleep instead of a hotel. ]]> CopyKat Chat roset http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49064 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49063&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:43:30 GMT I made this yesterday and it was fantastic! It got rave reviews all around. It was juicy, tender and delicious. Enjoy! Charcoal Grilled Stuffed... I made this yesterday and it was fantastic! It got rave reviews all around. It was juicy, tender and delicious. Enjoy!

Charcoal Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak

From the episode:America’s Test Kitchen: The Italian Grill

Serves 4 to 6

Depending on the steak’s size, you may have between 8 and 12 pinwheels of stuffed meat at the end of step 2. Freezing the steak for 30 minutes will make butterflying easier. You will need both wooden skewers and twine for this recipe.

Ingredients

· 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
· 1 small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons)
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves , finely minced
· 1 teaspoon sage leaves , finely minced
· 2 tablespoons olive oil , plus extra for oiling grate
· 1 flank steak (2- to 2 1/2-pounds) (see note)
· 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
· 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone
· 8 - 12 skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
· Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

· 1. Combine garlic, shallot, parsley, sage, and olive oil in small bowl. Following illustrations below, butterfly and pound flank steak into rough rectangle. With steak positioned so that grain runs parallel to edge of counter and opened side faces up, spread herb mixture evenly over surface of steak. Lay prosciutto evenly over steak, leaving 2-inch border along top edge. Cover prosciutto with even layer of cheese, leaving 2-inch border along top edge. Starting from bottom edge and rolling away from you, roll beef into tight log and place on cutting board seam-side down.

· 2. Starting ½ inch from end of rolled steak, evenly space 8 to twelve 14-inch pieces of butcher’s twine at 1-inch intervals underneath steak. Tie middle string first; then working from outermost strings toward center, tightly tie roll and turn tied steak 90 degrees so seam is facing you. Skewer beef directly through outermost flap of steak near seam through each piece of string, allowing skewer to extend ½ inch on opposite side. Using chef’s knife, slice roll between pieces of twine into 1-inch-thick pinwheels. Season pinwheels lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.

· 3. Light large chimney starter nearly full with charcoal (5 quarts, about 80 briquettes); allow to burn until coals are fully ignited and partially covered with thin layer of ash, about 20 minutes. Build modified two-level fire by arranging all coals over half of grill, leaving other half empty. Position cooking grate over coals, cover grill, and heat rack until hot, about 5 minutes; scrape grate clean with grill brush. Dip wad of paper towels in oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe cooking grate. Grill is ready when side with coals is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for 2 to 3 seconds).

4. Grill pinwheels directly over hot side of grill until well browned, 3 to 6 minutes. Using tongs, flip pinwheels; grill until second side is well browned, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Transfer pinwheels to cooler side of grill, cover, and continue to cook until center of pinwheels registers 125 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 1 to 4 minutes (slightly thinner pinwheels may not need time on cooler side of grill). Transfer pinwheels to large plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Remove and discard skewers and twine and serve immediately. ]]> Tried and True CharleneG http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49063 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49062&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:33:36 GMT I just wanted to say, for those of you who like peaches...they are absolutely wonderful right now. There's a farm market down the street that gets them in fr/South Carolina and GA. I'm planning to buy a bunch and put them in the freezer. I just love them later on just thawed, with a few ice crystals on them. Of course, they're best right now...I could eat my weight in them. ]]> CopyKat Chat DebsterinOhio http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49062 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49061&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:05:19 GMT Two fires overnight in Spokane, both started from people trying to heat towels in the microwave.

For one, it's a hundred degrees. WTH do they need a hot towel for?
Two, why on earth would you use the microwave to heat a towel?

*shaking head* ]]> CopyKat Chat AngID http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49061 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49060&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:27:05 GMT I have seldom had problems with Doctors, but hopitals are another story. I guess these are Dr.s in hospitals I have problems with. I went to an ER... I have seldom had problems with Doctors, but hopitals are another story. I guess these are Dr.s in hospitals I have problems with.
I went to an ER for very high blood pressure and was told never to come back with BP problems ever again.
Went to an ER because I couldn't stop coughing and I couldn't breath. Was told I had cold and cough symptoms. I told them it wasn't, but Dr. wouldn't listen. About 4 hours later, I couldn't stand it anymore, and went to a different hospital, and I had Pnuemonia. Was admitted for a week.
Another time I went to ER with chest pains. I told them that DH died just recently of a heart attack, and I was not going to dismiss any symptoms. When the DR. came in she said "I heard about your social issues" What? since when is your husband passing away a social issue.
These are just a few of my ER experiences.
Any you care to share? ]]> CopyKat Chat laura lynn http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49060 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49059&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:52:34 GMT I really want this recipe the chicken is delicious I really want this recipe the chicken is delicious ]]> Recipe Requests kemar7856 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49059 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49058&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:19:34 GMT What are the dinner plans for this evening? What are the dinner plans for this evening? ]]> CopyKat Chat Ro-Ro http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49058 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49057&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:32:21 GMT Hello! We visited the Grist Mill the other day and I absolutley loved their chicken salad sandwhich. Does anyone know the recipe? Thanks! Hello! We visited the Grist Mill the other day and I absolutley loved their chicken salad sandwhich. Does anyone know the recipe?

Thanks! ]]> Recipe Requests DanceHallGal http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49057 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49056&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:10:33 GMT Hello all - please vote for my entry in naming Toronto’s next landmark condominium! I called it Can Do Condo - because from this location in... Hello all - please vote for my entry in naming Toronto’s next landmark condominium!

I called it Can Do Condo - because from this location in Downtown Toronto you CAN DO anything

Can Do Condo
http://www.nameourcondo.com/entry/1386 ]]> CopyKat Chat Rubelishous http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49056 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49055&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:08 GMT I didn't want to hijack the post about Dentists so I started this one.

Have you ever been dumped by a Dr?? We have, TWICE!!!

When we moved here about 6 years ago we just starting using my SIL's sons pediatrician for the kids. For the first year she was ok. The second year it seemed like Michael Jr. had the sniffles every time we turned around that fall and winter. One week in particular he just wasn't getting better and he had a temp so I made an appointment. She said it was just allergies. I knew better and told her it really wasn't, but she insisted it was and even said he didn't have a temp! Anyway, we went home and 2 days later we were back. He told me he just wasn't feeling well. (When a kid says that, you listen because they just don't make stuff like that up at age 4 or 5!) She said allergies and once again no temp and I begged her to give him an antibiotic, and that he had to have a temp because he was just flat out warm to the touch and had those really rosy cheeks kids get when they have a fever. I am not one of those mom's that needs an antibiotic, but I just had this overwhelming feeling that he was sick and it wasn't allergies. She just would not listen. I left her office and took him straight to my Dr. across the street. She saw him within an hour after leaving the pediatrician. She took a culture (they have a lab on site) and sure enough he had strep and not only strep, but a fever of 102°!! We left there and I got him on his medicine and home in bed. Within 2 days he was my bright eyed bubbly little boy once again. They have seen my Dr. since.

I called her on the phone and told her what I had done and that I was more than upset that she refused to listen to me. I told her that we would not be back. Later that week we got a letter in the mail that stated she was dropping him as a patient!!!! What really gets me is that she is on TV all the time spewing info about allergies. I get that allergies are in, but every now and then it might just be something else! I would not allow her treat anyone that I know! I also sent a copy of the letter along with a letter from me explaining the situation, a copy of the bill from her and a copy of the bill from my Dr. on the same day to my insurance company! Oh and I let her know that I sent all that info to my insurance company!!


The second Dr that DUMPED us actually dumped us way before the pediatrician did. He was the one that taught me that you do not have to be submissive to Dr's and they just may not always know what is best! Before then I always took what they said without questioning!! I actually loved this Dr!! We lived in Omaha and DH had really bad bronchitis. The Dr. came back and said his lymph nodes were way swollen and he wanted a cardiologist to look at him! Michael explained that he had pneumonia when he was a child and they had never gone back to the "normal" size, if they were ever the "normal" size to begin with!. And, that he had dealt with it his whole life! The Dr. insisted, so Michael said ok, and he went. Well, they wanted to CUT him open and have a look!!!!! He said, no freakin' way! He even suggested that the Dr. wait a couple of weeks until he bronchitis was gone and take another x-ray. The very next week we get a letter saying that he could no longer see Michael because he would not follow his recommendation! So, if he had let the Dr's cut him open all would have been well! I was shocked because I really liked him. Luckily we moved shortly after that so I would have lost him anyway!! ]]> CopyKat Chat Cindy http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49055 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49054&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:53:33 GMT Babe and I were going back and forth about attending a wedding in eastern PA this weekend... around the time he planned to take the grandkids back to... Babe and I were going back and forth about attending a wedding in eastern PA this weekend... around the time he planned to take the grandkids back to western PA. I told him it didn't make sense to be that close and not go! Finally, he told me to find a cheap flight and I could represent both of us.

He didn't have to tell me twice! I had a cheap priceline ticket w/in the hour!! I leave tomorrow morning ... Babe will be on his own w/ the grandkids for a few days (ha).

He's happy cause he won't be leaving his handy-guy clients in the lurch (altho, I told him... the grass and stuff will certainly be there when we got home!) and I'm happy cause I can go and SIT w/ girlfriends w/o Babe shuffling his feet cause he's NOT a sitter!

The only prob is that I'll be homeless for 3 nights. My friend, for whom Babe and I play grandparents to her 2 sweet kids, has her bio mother arriving for a week. Friend and I became really close when her mother bugged out of her marriage and friend's life... leaving town w/ a suitcase packed w/ lies. Friend was raised w/ such horrible guilt (from mother) and is too afraid to tell her to go to hell... so she puts up w/ mom's visits once a year... visits that are filled w/ strife and tension. So, I'll stay w/ her till mom arrives. I adore her and her husband and kids and she can use me as a sounding board for her mom woes.

DD and several other friends I'd like to stay w/ will all be out of town! So... I'm trying to figure out what to do. I'd love to stay w/ another friend but if I do... yet another friend will be insulted that I didn't stay w/ her. But insulted friend lives far out, has only one bed, and a most unruly doggie. Maybe I'll just sleep in my car... HA HA HA

In any event, I'm SOOO psyched!! ]]> CopyKat Chat luvs2eat http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49054 http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49053&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:05:05 GMT It is one of those days where you wake up and you feel great and all in your world is wonderful. I hope no one at works destroys that feeling. It is one of those days where you wake up and you feel great and all in your world is wonderful. I hope no one at works destroys that feeling. ]]> CopyKat Chat Tiptop http://www.copykatchat.com/showthread.php?t=49053