I don't like peanut butter either and my granddaughter only likes it in Reese's PB cups.

Jane, Bubble and Maryz, I'm another one who cannot stand peanut butter.  When my kids were young, I would buy a 5# can of peanut butter every month or two and they devoured it .

Mary

I love peanut butter and anything made with peanut butter.  My son had a terrible experience in junior high school.  The boys' soccer team was sharing cookies on the school bus when his friend had a terrible reaction.  My son said they didn't realize they were peanut butter cookies until it was too late.  They had to rush his friend to ER and it pretty much spoiled the soccer outing, but his friend survived although he learned a cautious lesson.  I know the parent who sent the cookies must have felt bad.

It is amazing  as to how many people are allergic to Peanuts.  Most schools now will not allows cookies to be brought in when it is someones birthday in the lower grades.  We always made Cup Cakes to  send when my girls in school. Now nothing can be giving out.

They still allow kids to bring treats on their birthday in my granddaughter's school but the parents of kids with allergies are notified that a birthday treat is coming and they can sent a treat for their own child.  It seems to work well.  The mother of the birthday child is also notified that they will need fewer treats because of allergies. 

Tonight, my dinner is thanks to one of Jeanne P's recipes.  Chicken in my little crockpot and noodles (with cream of chicken soup as the liquid).  It should be finished by 5:30 or there about!

Sue

Sue. Over some mash potatoes and a veg. That sounds good.
I have been running all day so not in the mood to cook dinner. Will check the freezer.

Jeanne, I enjoyed the chicken/noodle dish in my new little Crock Pot and have some left over.  I might eat the rest this evening or save it until tomorrow if I decide to have something else.  Thanks for the recipe.

Sue

Sue. it is fast and good.  I need to make some to freezer.  Going to do some things for the freezer today.  Not going out or doing the New Years in with a Big Party.
Getting to old for that.
Today will be Shepherds Pies. My recipe usually makes 3. One I will eat today.

Making some soups also. Cream Cauli. and cheese is what I have things for.That I just do Cauliflower and mash potatoes in Chicken Broth. Thicken with milk and add cheese. Fast and good.

I have already made my first Goofup in cooking for the year.  Here making baked rice pudding and notice I put in A 1/4 tsp of Tumeric instead of same amount of Nutmeg.

Going to try it when ready . At least Tumeric if a health spice.  Makes food yellow. Should look pretty.

Now I just tasted the Rice.  I think I like it. Can be used as a dessert which is what I was aiming for as I had put a few raisins in that I had. But now it can be used with my Chinese dishes, stir fry. lots of things with veg and chicken, pork. I do a lot of these. A good mistake. Will do it again.

Went to Fresh Market yesterday to get some of their orange/cranberry scones.  They are delicious.  While there I saw a wine baked turkey breast in their prepared meat section.  It looked so good I couldn't resist.  Cut it in half and gave half to my daughter.  We had turkey breast sandwiches for our meal.  It is the best tasting turkey I have ever had.

That Turkey does sound good.. Once in awhile good to not have to cook. Hard to find anything ready made good though. How big was the breast?

Jean, that does sound good!

I've been eating mainly hot cereals for breakfast and soups, stews and hot potato dishes otherwise, it's minus fourteen here and expected to plunge further. 

I just looked to see it is 9 above here.  I'm inside snug as a bug in a rug!

Mary Ann

Three Southern recipes;

Ground Beef Crockpot Chili

Time needed
5 min   preparation + 6-8 hour   cooking
Serving Size / Yield
4-6 servings
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can chili beans
1 can kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 C. corn
1 pkt. Chili seasoning mix
1 medium onion, diced

Directions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat. Pour the entire can of chili beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes into the crockpot. Rinse the kidney beans, dry, and add them to the crockpot. Add the corn, onion, and seasoning mix. Stir to mix and add the meat. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Southern Fried Chicken

Time needed
15 min   preparation + 45 min   cooking
Serving Size / Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs
6 chicken drumsticks
½ tsp. paprika
2 C. cold buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. chicken seasoning mix
3 C. all-purpose flour
2 T. chicken seasoning mix
2 T. olive oil for frying

Directions
Place the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a bowl and mix with buttermilk, beaten egg, and chicken seasoning. Then place chicken pieces into buttermilk mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Place flour and chicken seasoning into a bowl and mix. Remove chicken from buttermilk and then into flour. Place chicken into hot oil and fry for about 8 minutes.. Serve with fries and ketchup.

Country Fried Steaks

Time needed
15 min   preparation + 15 min   cooking
Serving Size / Yield
2-3 servings
Ingredients
4 steaks
1 c. of flour
salt and pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. of milk

Directions
Season steaks with salt and pepper, dip meat in beaten egg, then dredge in flour, repeat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened. Add more pepper, if preferred. Serve.

JeanneP, the turkey breast was 1 ½ pounds.  Fresh Market is really nice.  They have one of the best produce dept. I have ever seen.  Their meats aren't prepackaged but are more like the old fashioned meat depts.  Their deli section have the prepared meats, salads, etc.  we didn't have anything like that in Ocala.

I really like Fresh Market and used to go quite often but they moved to a larger location and it is clear across town and not very convenient for me.  Once in awhile I'll make a special trip over there and also, stop at the French Bakery, La Farm, that is close by and indulge in their wonderful breads and/or pastries.  Perhaps it is just as well that the two stores are not so close to me anymore.  When this winter storm is over with maybe I'll treat myself to a browse through of Fresh Market.

From here it looks like NC is getting a NY winter storm.   Probably not quite as much snow but it's enough to cope with when you aren't accustomed to it.    I haven't talked with family in  Charlotte  this morning yet but they were anticipating a couple inches at least and were prepared to stay in and wait it out.  It is lucky that this came on the week end when more people could just stay home.   We have friends in the mountains at Boone, NC and they often get snow up there.   

We just have a dusting on the ground now where Buffalo and south towns have been really getting hit hard with more to come today.   I won't say that it isn't cold because it IS!!!  The radio said 6 deg. in Buffalo this morning with an expected high of low teens for the day.

I made my veggie beef soup a couple days ago and it was good with some left over for today or later in the week.    Last evening we went to the Fatima Shrine for fish fry.    It is just around the corner from us and has an amazing Christmas light display.    I believe that yesterday was their last day for the light.    Our brother and sister in law went along with ourselves and Debby.   It was very cold but we took a short walk from the cafeteria over to the chapel.   It was well worth the walk.   If I can find a website with some of the pictures, I will post it.

http://www.fatimashrine.com/festivaloflights.html

That must be a beautiful display, Mary.  The fish fry sounds good.  My son in law goes out fishing most every weekend.  They stayed here for several days when they were getting the floors re-tiled in their house.  We had several delicious fish dinners.  He uses a corn meal mix, lightly coats the fish and fries it in a little oil in his iron frying pan.  It was a white fish but I don't remember the name.  He fillets the fish and this type of fish isn't bony.  I loved it.

Today is going to be spaghetti for us.  I need to get a loaf of french bread from the market.

It is cold here today with a high of 40F.  Next weekend supposed to get up 75F.  What crazy weather.

I prefer to buy my meats at a fresh market also. Have 2 close. Nothing has been frozen and so I can wrap a freeze into small packages . Use and freeze into ready meals.  Specially chicken.

Not a food recipe but something we all can use, "This homemade natural disinfectant cleaner can be used on kitchen surfaces or produce without worrying about it leaving harmful residue or tainting food. And you need just two ingredients: vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. A study by Virginia Tech found that misting one right after the other killed virtually all Salmonella and E. coli bacteria and was more effective than bleach."

http://www.ehow.com/how_7701565_homemade-natural-disinfectant-cleaner.html?utm_source=ehow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ehow_welcome&utm_content=welcome

I am going to try this. I throw so much store bought bread away and not gotten my Breadmachine out for a long time. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-bread-in-the-slow-cooker-192421

Second one.  Love Ravioli. http://momprepares.com/how-to-make-homemade-ravioli/

For those fond of "Three Musketeers Bars."

3-Ingredient 3 Musketeers

MAKES
16 CANDY BARS
PREP
10 MINUTES
COOK
10 MINUTES
TOTAL
20 MINUTES
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
7-ounce container Marshmallow Fluff
1/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
Vegetable oil, if needed
Directions:
1. Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper in both directions, spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Melt one cup of the chocolate chips in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water.

3. Place the marshmallow fluff in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Add the malted milk powder and stir thoroughly.

4. Add the melted chocolate to the marshmallow fluff and stir to blend. Transfer to your prepared loaf pan and freeze till firm, about an hour. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into desired-size pieces (I cut mine into 16 pieces). Place bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet; keep in freezer while preparing chocolate coating.

5. Melt remaining one cup of chocolate chips in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. The chocolate should be thick but pourable (if needed, you can add vegetable oilâ€"½ teaspoon at a timeâ€"till the proper consistency is achieved). Turn off the heat.

6. Working with one bar at a time, place in the melted chocolate and turn with a fork until coated. Place bar on the fork and tap the handle against the edge of the bowl to level the chocolate and remove any excess. Use a toothpick to gently return the coated bar to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bars. Store in fridge until ready to serve.

Oh! I would love those.  My favourite is still the Milky Way bar.

I tried them and the flavor is amazingly similar!    And I simply used one pot on top of another for the double boiler.

I made crockpot beef stew and had enough for two days.  I still have meat and gravy left so will have that today with mashed potatoes and a salad.  I have baked bread but we get such good bread at our local market that I don't bother anymore.  I do have a bread recipe that is kind of unusual.  It calls for baking powder and you pour it into a loaf pan.  It is very tasty and I've made it several times.

I would love to have that recipe, Jean...hint...hint 

I use to make a bread that was fast and used Baking Powder. Can't find the recipe.