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Answer to How many people actually wish Jesus a happy birthday on Christmas Day and do you think it would be going to far by baking a cake just for that occassion as oppose to leaving Santa cookies?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:14:27 -0800

How many people actually wish Jesus a happy birthday on Christmas Day and do you think it would be going to far by baking a cake just for that occassion as oppose to leaving Santa cookies?

We have had a birthday cake for Jesus many times. We still leave cookies for Santa, but the cake for Jesus helps the children know (and remind us) the reason for the Season.

Answer to If you bake a cake a day ahead, do you put it in the refrigerator or leave it out wrapped in saran wrap?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:12:30 -0800

If you bake a cake a day ahead, do you put it in the refrigerator or leave it out wrapped in saran wrap?

It is not necessary to refrigerate the cake. If it is wrapped in plastic wrap, it's best to just leave it on the counter. Sometimes it can pick up other "smells" from the refrigerator.

Answer to Filo pastry - what is your favourite filling? This evening, for example, I will make some filo parcels with camembert and goldengage jam, but my favourite parcel is with spinach, goats cheese, a couple of cashew nuts and cherry tomatoes

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:10:50 -0800

Filo pastry - what is your favourite filling? This evening, for example, I will make some filo parcels with camembert and goldengage jam, but my favourite parcel is with spinach, goats cheese, a couple of cashew nuts and cherry tomatoes

For a savory filling, I like to use browned italian (bulk) sausage, thawed Stouffer's spinach souffle (to bind it) roasted red peppers or chopped fresh red peppers and then cheese of your choice--maybe grated fontina or sharp provolone). Another one of my favorites would be crab meat,...

Answer to Food How much pure vanilla extract do I need to equal the seeds of one vanilla bean in a recipe?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:24:58 -0800

Food How much pure vanilla extract do I need to equal the seeds of one vanilla bean in a recipe?

You would need at least 1 tsp. of good quality, pure vanilla extract. If you don't think the quality is very good, you can add up to an additional teaspoon.