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06/26/2011 15:43 #54583
Etched in stoneCategory: art
06/26/2011 12:05 #54580
Toilet Paper Dresses and GiftsCategory: weddings
06/26/2011 11:57 #54579
There is lard in the crust?!Category: food
Two hours before the party, where we planned on serving 5 quiches, we realized we only had pie crusts with lard and the whole thing was supposed to be vegetarian. Having been vegan for a long time I know how that can be a big deal so I ran out to pricerite to grab the ingredients as there was no time to go anywhere else.
That store is great if you want economy sized boxes of processed junk food but it was very hard to find the raw ingredients I needed. The only flour they have is Goya brand in the small bag. It is not organized with baking goods as sections like that don't exist. Instead its just with all of the other Goya products.
Anyways, I had never made crusts before but thanks to the kitchenaid it worked out great and I have it memorized now.
1 crust is:
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
5 1/3 tbsp butter
4-5 tbsp water
The Flour and salt get mixed. Add the butter and mix till it looks like crumbs. Then slowly add the water. Make a ball and roll it out.
Honestly, home economy classes from middle school paid off because it worked out great.
That store is great if you want economy sized boxes of processed junk food but it was very hard to find the raw ingredients I needed. The only flour they have is Goya brand in the small bag. It is not organized with baking goods as sections like that don't exist. Instead its just with all of the other Goya products.
Anyways, I had never made crusts before but thanks to the kitchenaid it worked out great and I have it memorized now.
1 crust is:
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
5 1/3 tbsp butter
4-5 tbsp water
The Flour and salt get mixed. Add the butter and mix till it looks like crumbs. Then slowly add the water. Make a ball and roll it out.
Honestly, home economy classes from middle school paid off because it worked out great.
tinypliny - 06/30/11 09:05
The Paul-Crust(TM) was very tasty! I had a slice of the quiche yesterday and was blown away!
The Paul-Crust(TM) was very tasty! I had a slice of the quiche yesterday and was blown away!
libertad - 06/30/11 07:02
I am so scared to try making a crust but you make it sound pretty easy. Maybe I should give it a try with the mixer my grandmother gave me.
I am so scared to try making a crust but you make it sound pretty easy. Maybe I should give it a try with the mixer my grandmother gave me.
janelle - 06/27/11 13:32
The goya aisle at Price Rite ROCKS and the herb section is actually at times fresher than as well as cheaper than Wegmans. They also sell Byrne Dairy milk at $1.99/gallon. And I got really good peaches there the other day. It's a far cry from a cornerstore type grocery establishment, but lacks the consistency of a Wegmans.
And you should be able to find everything you need to make a pie crust at Price Rite because I have been able to find everything needed for a pie crust.
The goya aisle at Price Rite ROCKS and the herb section is actually at times fresher than as well as cheaper than Wegmans. They also sell Byrne Dairy milk at $1.99/gallon. And I got really good peaches there the other day. It's a far cry from a cornerstore type grocery establishment, but lacks the consistency of a Wegmans.
And you should be able to find everything you need to make a pie crust at Price Rite because I have been able to find everything needed for a pie crust.
metalpeter - 06/26/11 14:00
The Thing with Price Rite is this (just like at tops all the Goya stuff is together)... They Don't label the isles .... They Claim it is so you look at everything in the store... But it is because to save money and pass it onto the customer (or at least that is the idea) They don't have shelves everything is on Skids and the lack of stuff makes the isles..... Again this is what is supposed to keep the cost down... If you bring stuff out a pallet at a time nothing should need to be stocked I assume..... I went on sat morning and the they where out of a lot of frozen stuff.... They often don't have the Variety but that is what Wegmans is for....
The Thing with Price Rite is this (just like at tops all the Goya stuff is together)... They Don't label the isles .... They Claim it is so you look at everything in the store... But it is because to save money and pass it onto the customer (or at least that is the idea) They don't have shelves everything is on Skids and the lack of stuff makes the isles..... Again this is what is supposed to keep the cost down... If you bring stuff out a pallet at a time nothing should need to be stocked I assume..... I went on sat morning and the they where out of a lot of frozen stuff.... They often don't have the Variety but that is what Wegmans is for....
heidi - 06/26/11 12:52
Rolling pin: Paul did a great job rolling out dough with a glass!
Rolling pin: Paul did a great job rolling out dough with a glass!
heidi - 06/26/11 12:51
The flour and other baking supplies are in the curved corner behind the veggies at the front of the store.
Stuff the 24 needs:
- tablecloth to fit the table (and prolly napkins)
- rolling pin
The flour and other baking supplies are in the curved corner behind the veggies at the front of the store.
Stuff the 24 needs:
- tablecloth to fit the table (and prolly napkins)
- rolling pin
tinypliny - 06/26/11 12:20
That is rather unfair assessment of pricerite. It is disorganized and sells a ton of junk but I am sure Weggers has as much or even more junk food on its shelves even though it is organized junk.
I really like the store for its produce, dairy and eggs - everyday staples that don't involve 11th hour pie-making. :)
That is rather unfair assessment of pricerite. It is disorganized and sells a ton of junk but I am sure Weggers has as much or even more junk food on its shelves even though it is organized junk.
I really like the store for its produce, dairy and eggs - everyday staples that don't involve 11th hour pie-making. :)
06/25/2011 12:53 #54571
Pre wedding shower preparationCategory: food
These strawberry, sugar cookie, whip creamed puffs based on a similar dessert at Globe Market came out so good. I could eat every freakin' one.
metalpeter - 06/25/11 18:07
(computer fixed it needed a new part eithernet was messed up) In any event that looks tasty hope the party is a lot of fun for everyone...
(computer fixed it needed a new part eithernet was messed up) In any event that looks tasty hope the party is a lot of fun for everyone...
tinypliny - 06/25/11 13:20
Shortbread makes everything tasty... or wait maybe its the whipped organic cream.. or ooooh the organic strawberries.
Shortbread makes everything tasty... or wait maybe its the whipped organic cream.. or ooooh the organic strawberries.
06/24/2011 19:25 #54567
Buffalo Citybration Balloon Ride CanceledCategory: buffalo
We headed down to the outer harbor for the Buffalo Citybration balloon ride but there was no balloon due inclement weather. It would gave been cool if they had some sort of announcement on their website or twitter feed or a sign because we were totally confused looking for the balloon.
Luckily I had my phone with me and they had a contact number. After that we headed over to the observation deck at city hall and ate a bunch of food.
Luckily I had my phone with me and they had a contact number. After that we headed over to the observation deck at city hall and ate a bunch of food.
metalpeter - 06/26/11 10:09
Nice Pictures I didn't even see the candy yeah got there....
Nice Pictures I didn't even see the candy yeah got there....
heidi - 06/24/11 20:32
boooo on Citybration! We made a serious dent in their food. They didn't have very much.
boooo on Citybration! We made a serious dent in their food. They didn't have very much.
I'm glad it went so well!!!!