PRJ

worrywart - I can't tell you the number of times over the last couple of days that I thought I'd been to the grocery store for the *last* few things. I may be a wee bit ahead of you in the baking/cooking dept, but you are probably way better organized. You'll catch up in no time, while I will undoubtedly be running to the store one *last* time!

worrywart

Thanks for the kind words, PRJ, but no sooner did I get home from the store this evening than I realized I didn't get the two key ingredients for my corned beef glaze (yup, the only household that isn't serving brisket for Pesach.)

momof3sons

Well, I am waiting for "take two" of a lemon sponge cake to come out of the oven. Shortly after I inverted the first one (on a wine bottle) to cool, I went upstairs for a couple of minutes, and when I came back down, it had fallen from it's perch, and self-destructed. So, back to the store for more matzo cake meal. DH came home, looked at the first version and said, "Is this for my family tomorrow?" When I said that's what I was originally planning, his response was, "Why don't you just slice it up and put it on a plate? They'd never notice."

wjb

seiclan -- Did the brownies come out right?

PRJ

Is it really almost 10 pm?! I've got one more dessert to make and I've been glued to the hobnob thread!! The best entertainment on CC tonight!

seiclan

Ok, I have some downtime now since the table is set, lamb shank bone and hard boiled egg are roasted and the frozen brisket is in the oven. I have a question for all you cooks. My aunt made the brisket this past weekend and froze it immediatedly. Can I safely refreeze the leftover brisket after supper tonight (I want to save some for my daughters, who won't be home until the weekend) or should/will it still be "good" to eat on Saturday if left (for the next 3 days) in the refridgerator??

WJB- I haven't cut into the brownies but they did "set" so they do look like they will be good (although they didn't quite smell like normal brownies when I took them out of the oven). Maybe I should taste them before putting them out for company?
If all else fails, I could put out a platter of passover store-bought cookies with our strawberry shortcake (with lots of extra berries and whip cream) and matzah brittle. I always over do the food quantities...

2forcollege

Wow, I can't believe I'm not cooking this year...it feels weird to be sitting here at my mother-in-law's with no work to do. (Well I did cook a bunch of things and brought them to my D at college on Monday...proud mom moment: she's organizing the Seder at her Hillel!!! And I did make a few things which I successfully transported via plane here, but still....).

Best wishes to all of you for Passover and may all your dinners be wonderful!

wjb

seiclan -- I sure hope they're good! I feel responsible. It's a recipe I've always had great luck with. One of my kids actually prefers these brownies to the ones I make during the rest of the year.

seiclan

OK WJB- the suspense was killing me so I just now cut into the brownies and took a tiny piece to taste....YUMMY!!!!!! They are terrific!
Thank you thank you thank you!
First chocolate passover cake that I have ever enjoyed!

wjb

Whew!!!

Chag sameach.

anothermom-w-q

My D wrote to me from Sydney where she is studying abroad. She is having a seder for her friends. I found her a downloadable Hagadah, and sent her some recipes. I just think that is so cute. She has a tiny kitchen with a plague of well, they are not locusts, let us say.

She is cooking for 9! I can't wait to hear about it. She is going to have an adventure.

seiclan

Can I safely refreeze the leftover brisket after supper tonight? Anyone know if it is ok, since it was already frozen and defrosted once already?

VeryHappy

seiclan, I wouldn't refreeze it. But if you're planning on your DD having some over the weekend, that's certainly not too long to let it fester -- uh, stay in the fridge.

Briskets done and waiting to be reheated. Potatoes ready to be cooked. Veggies sliced and ready to roast. Hardboiled eggs all made, chilled, and peeled. Pitcher of salt water ready to go. Roast lamb shank on the table, with horseradish and parsley. Charoset to be added at the last minute, so the apples don't brown. Spongecake done, out of pan (now that was a challenge -- I gotta get me one of those removable-bottom ones), frozen strawberries defrosted. Coffee set up to go. Guests bringing a kugel and salad.

Which is why I can finally sit down and read CC . . .

PRJ

Doorbell ringing...guests arriving...happy Passover all!

seiclan

Guests just left and a yummy time was had by all. Thank you CC friends for your wonderful recipes and support!!!