tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.comments2023-08-09T07:55:44.829-05:00The Polymath ChroniclesStacey Ballishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11781408142511046491noreply@blogger.comBlogger2724125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-80621175885484739602018-11-29T17:31:16.567-06:002018-11-29T17:31:16.567-06:00My wife pulled the pic from Napa style and has bee...My wife pulled the pic from Napa style and has been on my to do list for 5 years. Well I'm making one as I type. She is away and I'm ready with the staves!! So much cheaper than NS!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096734648900493552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-68681862907919150562018-03-26T12:17:06.302-05:002018-03-26T12:17:06.302-05:00Incroyable! I love the juxtaposition of the modern...Incroyable! I love the juxtaposition of the modern kitchen with the antique features of the other rooms. And, besides the fact that every room is stunningly beautiful, the house doesn't look like a museum. It looks loved and lived in. Fantastic job!!illysia Neumann-Lorecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-90139628597094344102018-03-25T11:16:33.492-05:002018-03-25T11:16:33.492-05:00Beautiful! With guest quarters like this, your fam...Beautiful! With guest quarters like this, your family and friends may never leave. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878701764951116558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-39842703734776707312018-03-18T14:34:29.852-05:002018-03-18T14:34:29.852-05:00Amazing work --- congratulations! I can't wai...Amazing work --- congratulations! I can't wait to see the rest. Now that you're finished, I'm sure you have plenty of free time so come to NJ to help me with my renovation!NancyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455730727998743700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-90934968093379851762018-03-14T21:24:56.559-05:002018-03-14T21:24:56.559-05:00Love it! Love it! Love it! I've been waiting f...Love it! Love it! Love it! I've been waiting for this day since you announced you had bought the building and were going to renovate. Your prep kitchen is nicer than most of the "regular" kitchens I've had in my life. But seriously do you polish all that gorgeous silver in the china hutches and butler pantries? I broke out in a cold sweat just thinking about taking care of Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878701764951116558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-87405855927313797042018-01-13T10:27:24.498-06:002018-01-13T10:27:24.498-06:00niceniceTech IT Solutionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582613695997982381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-49842723029530073222017-12-24T12:18:48.506-06:002017-12-24T12:18:48.506-06:00Wow your article very informative. Thank your for ...Wow your article very informative. Thank your for sharing.Leslie Pivinhttps://httpskywalker.tumblr.com/post/166989107902/kitchen-knife-safety-tips-that-you-need-to-knownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-40976472385508203822017-11-18T22:04:19.506-06:002017-11-18T22:04:19.506-06:00I wouldn't go so far as the 9th circle of hell...I wouldn't go so far as the 9th circle of hell, somewhere from 2 - 4 sounds about right. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084302566471775223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-42092518080981083702017-11-14T14:27:31.542-06:002017-11-14T14:27:31.542-06:00Deanne- congrats! You are the winner! Please se...Deanne- congrats! You are the winner! Please send your shipping info to staceyballisinfo at gmail , along with the email address you would like me to use to send the digital cookbook and I will get your prizes on the way to you!Stacey Ballishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781408142511046491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-13391649063876731142017-11-14T02:46:58.743-06:002017-11-14T02:46:58.743-06:00I am actually skipping the group thing this year a...I am actually skipping the group thing this year and making myself a nice little dinner at home. Roasting a turkey breast and making some of my decadent mashed potatoes (tons of butter, cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, gruyere and black pepper), something green (either green beans or brussel sprouts - whichever look best at the market next week) and a harvest salad. I plan to make enough cmoisanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142479348717490912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-86781900936493554962017-11-08T18:03:10.471-06:002017-11-08T18:03:10.471-06:00Love your advice. And you have some recipes I want...Love your advice. And you have some recipes I want to try. I do the same old, same old but this year I will change it up a bit. Thanks and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books. I don't know why I only discovered them this fall but I am doing my best to get them all read.arlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976964775581513359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-67041342071127505492017-11-08T15:58:10.130-06:002017-11-08T15:58:10.130-06:00If your mom is a great cook, eat Thanksgiving with...If your mom is a great cook, eat Thanksgiving with her as long as you can. Offer to bring the wine. KWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886726061305757178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-71115553784609430632017-11-08T13:55:02.459-06:002017-11-08T13:55:02.459-06:00My word of advice: always be grateful for the peop...My word of advice: always be grateful for the people who are in your life and that you are able to spend time with them. We never know when this will change.Kathy Janicki www.sassystamper.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814431860585270487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-56173348174293665242017-11-07T21:34:48.490-06:002017-11-07T21:34:48.490-06:00Don't try to do it all. Let people bring thing...Don't try to do it all. Let people bring things, let them help clean up. They feel more included and you don't feel so overwhelmed. I always want to do everything -- but it's a control thing and I had to let it go! Much more enjoyable.Deannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867444329160425541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-59113985588773406922017-11-07T10:14:13.793-06:002017-11-07T10:14:13.793-06:00Stacey, all your advice is right on target. Thank...Stacey, all your advice is right on target. Thanksgiving is about family - the one we are born into; the one we are married into; and the one that we create with loving friendships. Honor all of them as part of the Thanksgiving holiday and keep in mind that it doesn't all have to occur on Thursday.Anita Lotznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-34958444503818831672017-11-07T08:32:17.453-06:002017-11-07T08:32:17.453-06:00I'm vegan so even though everyone else at Than...I'm vegan so even though everyone else at Thanksgiving is eating the turkey, I make sure to make very yummy (and not too healthy) vegan sides. Everyone ends up loving the vegan stuff and they look forward to it every year.shirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164271688698183295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-66039414477170050222017-11-06T22:39:25.593-06:002017-11-06T22:39:25.593-06:00Best advice, if you cannot cook, bring the wine!Best advice, if you cannot cook, bring the wine!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299895200270262324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-24864778566819086232017-11-06T16:00:46.340-06:002017-11-06T16:00:46.340-06:00Thanksgiving is all about family for us. This yea...Thanksgiving is all about family for us. This year we have extenuating circumstances that led us to travel to be with family who lost their son, but who aren't in a place to host or cook, so we found an amazing-looking farm-to-table restaurant near them that serves a huge Thanksgiving buffet and for the first time ever we made reservations for Thanksgiving. It may not be grandmom's AmyMSimmonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-78623917994884589512017-11-06T14:40:10.457-06:002017-11-06T14:40:10.457-06:00I love Thanksgiving, but it's easy to get so s...I love Thanksgiving, but it's easy to get so stressed out about it. Just remember, you are probably making so many things, that if one does not turn out, people will have enough to skip it. AND, load up on desserts (made and bought) so if the meal is not great, at least good dessert is the last thing they will remember. Try to keep the conversation fun and not heavy. =o) Have a great turkey CBJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090709711761349850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-49082576643854235452017-11-06T12:53:03.552-06:002017-11-06T12:53:03.552-06:00I always love this post... it led me, so many year...I always love this post... it led me, so many years ago, to ordering my turkey breast from Paulina Meat Market. No butterball for us! I keep the carcass and make stock out of hit thanksgiving night and combine it with leftover veggies and turkey for a turkey cottage pie over the weekend. <br />A recipe to share... Grand Marnier cranberry sauce. I make little pastries with the sauce and some brie Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192620811872008596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-80621652976619772202017-11-06T12:14:06.374-06:002017-11-06T12:14:06.374-06:00Dont sweat the small stuff. Thanksgiving is about...Dont sweat the small stuff. Thanksgiving is about family and friends. Food is nice, but thats not the only reason!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104619973685909242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-47738577838571500562017-11-06T11:31:08.948-06:002017-11-06T11:31:08.948-06:00We started frying our turkey about 15 years ago an...We started frying our turkey about 15 years ago and it is delicious! We get a fresh turkey and the night before inject it with Tony Chachere Creole Butter and cover it with Tony Chachere creole seasoning. Let it sit overnight and then fry it outside in your turkey frier (with a fire extinguisher handy) in peanut oil at 3 minutes a pound - delicious and juicy and has saved me from getting up at 4Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-29377143928931891242017-11-06T11:13:55.460-06:002017-11-06T11:13:55.460-06:00Best advice: be sure to pace yourself and save roo...Best advice: be sure to pace yourself and save room for dessert. I love pecan pie. Most of my family prefers minced meat pie. susieqlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186309473327736340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-48814909457760822932017-11-06T11:09:24.537-06:002017-11-06T11:09:24.537-06:00Yes, the wings will cook completely just be sure t...Yes, the wings will cook completely just be sure they register 165 on a meat thermometer before you take the stuffing out of the oven.Stacey Ballishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781408142511046491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-51406152784447157692017-11-06T10:48:22.974-06:002017-11-06T10:48:22.974-06:00If you use raw turkey wings on top of the dressing...If you use raw turkey wings on top of the dressing will they cook completely? My mom made that jello with ice cream or sherbet my entire childhood. Different flavors jello with ice cream to match. Fancy was strawberry with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries in pie shell. That was fancy for her. Jewish grandma did all of our cooking. Thanks, JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com