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[ - ] My 2yo has been referred to a developmental ped. and there's a three month wait. Can anyone recommend one in NYC or Central NJ? TIA. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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just curious - what for, and whereabouts in Central NJ? I have one, but we're in Morris County [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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We were at the GI specialist and she thinks he may have some sensory issues. I'm concerned and have been for a little while. It's lots of little quirky things that I have been picking up on for a while. I'm in Montclair, but was told that there are some good ones in Morristown as well. Is that in Morris County? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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I've been through the process even quoted 6-12 month wait first call. Try Jennifer Cross - she used to work with Dr. McCarton. The big names are CeCE McCarton, Marilyn Agin, ___ Govind. I have also had good luck with Lisa Schulman up in the Bronx, her team is GREAT - much shorter waits. I think Cross also accepts EI. I also suggest you post on the Spec Needs board here and on YouBeMom. GL. It can be a scary process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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thx so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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having been through this with ds and his OT and speech issues, I can say the following - they all pretty much have wait lists. Get yourself in with the booking staff and see if you can get on the waiting list for any cancelled appts. Otherwise, just wait it out. Problem may resolve itself by the time you get there...also read up on what you can work on in the meantime. It will not hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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we're on the list and cancellation list. just want to see if i can get him in anywhere sooner, etc. thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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You should repost on Special Needs...and try the other "ub" site if you don't get good responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone have any advice for getting a 1 year old to drink milk? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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don't offer them anything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] So i work with a woman who is single, a little older and bitter. I am 6.5 mo pg. She calls me "fatty". As in "hey fatty"..and thinks it is cute. It's not so cute to me...if she were handing me a box of cookies..THAT would be cute. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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that is really unprofessional of her. is she a supervisor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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yes...she is my bosses boss. it drives me nuts. i try saying things like "well, thats not quite what a pregnant woman likes to hear..." and then i sort of laugh. but i just think it is so rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I agree...I would say as nicely as I could muster that you would prefer if she would stop saying that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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yikes. totally inappropriate in the workplace. Fell free to tell her to shut it, bitter betty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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psycho [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:11 PM Flag
[ - ] how much/how many times should i be feeding my 1 year old? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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mine ate all day long at that age. Just feed when hungry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:17 PM Flag
[ - ] help- we can't get our 1 year old to let us brush her teeth. we've tried it while one of us brushes our teeth in front of her. we've tried singing. nothing works! does anyone have any advice? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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let it go for now; by 2, however, she'll need to see the dentist and if she still won't let you do it, most dentists will tell you to hold her down while you do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Wow, just caught wind of the new site. It looks so comforting, just like my beloved old UB. See you sisters, I won't be back here again... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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stop posting this you freaking loser! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Just collapse or ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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I know I should but it is annoying. Just go already. We don't care! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Acutally, I am a new poster. Did not mean to annoy anyone. Signing off now that I found my old site back. Sounds like you won't miss me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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new poster. Yeah right. See you tomorrow with the same old crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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it's cool really, it's soo cool. all the cool kids are there. all of them! and we have candy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Any real estate/ tenant law knowing moms/dads on? Have been renting from a rent-stabilized aptmnt since 2005 with lease until 2007.Kept requesting new lease with no avail , was mentioned they have to renovate floors in kitchen and bathroom,and was asked if i could find a new apartment since we can not be there for them to fix it? what rights do i have? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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you can probably find the answer on tenant.net. they have a message board, and all kinds of good info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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thank you will try this out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I think if they want to do your kitchen, they have to provide you with accomodations, i.e. hotel or corporate housing. Otherwise, your lease is in effect and they have to give you enough notice in writing that your lease will NOT be renewed. Confused by your post, though...you say lease is in effect til 2007 - it is now 2008! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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was in hosptial giving biRth when lease was up in july 2007, kept asking since then for a new lease and all the LL kept telling me was that Albany never sent them the renewal lease for me - i dont believe her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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well...you are month to month now, although you do need this in writing . In this case landlord has more control...they do have to give you 30 days notice to vacate, though. My advice would be to start looking for new apartment so you are prepared for worst case scenario. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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is it safe to search also for lawyer, since i have no money to actually move so fast? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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In a rent stabilized apartment, does the landlord ahve the option to simply not offer a lease renewal without casue or explanation? I don't think they can do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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careful about that renovation. They might be ale to raise your rent bc of the improvements, which might kick you over $2000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:29 PM Flag
[ - ] I think I could eat cashews and drink iced coffee all. day. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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that sounds really good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Together? Gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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why gross? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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yeah, i'll come over and do that with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Great, I will heat up another pot and get some cashews ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] I always wait until i am starving to eat lunch. Today i went to the mall to get lunch and started looking around and then realized how hungry i was - - i RAN to Panera. I couldn't wait another second. Everything in me wnated to leap over the counter and grab the food from the person's hands. I then had to stop myself from inhaling the bread while i walked to my car. i didn't even use utensils once i got to the car butter/dressing all over my hands. so odd - i am not pregnant. what the hell is wrong with me? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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if it was me i'd say your blood sugar crashed. were you a little shaky as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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yep i had the shakes and everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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yeah, probably a blood sugar thing. did you eat anything sweet this morning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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coffee with sugar and bagel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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you lost me at having lunch at the mall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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posh, are we? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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no..just not totally devoid of class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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you sound lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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lol. are you the mom who said it is "too exhausting" to respond to posts from people out of NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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You should stick more to a schedule, eat at a set time, (about a half housr earler than you ate today. You will be hungry at that time, but not starving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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low blood sugar and your body was sending panic signals. keep cheese or peanut butter crackers in your bag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] i have an "i want to impress someone" meal without looking like i worked too hard. lasagna is mandatory for the menu. what else should i serve? tia. 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Lasagna is so not impressive. And so not a summer meal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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it was by request. i'm just wondering what else to serve that will go together and look nice on the plate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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You don't serve anything else on the plate with lasagna. Place piece of lasagne in center of plate, pour over a little extra sauce and fresh grated parm cheese, add parsley or basil garnish on the border of the plate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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agree... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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And if you want to be fancy you can put the sauce in a squirt bottle first and make a design on the plate before you place the lasgana on it. Like a pniwheel or zigzag design. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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you seem really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I make my lasagna from scratch/fresh ingredients. I roll out the pasta, I get fresh ricotta and fresh, home made mozzarella. It is very impressive. (I'll give you not a summer meal) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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How about a simple spinach salad with goat cheese, pecans, and raisins and balsamic vinegrette? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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That type of salad does not go with lasagna. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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sure it does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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i agree that it does not... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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goat cheese goes with everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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NP: Nah, a cheesy salad with a cheesy entree is overkill. And I love cheese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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not with too much other cheese in the next course... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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ITA - Lasagna does not show well or is hard to make it so. If you insist on doing lasagna, I'd serve with a spinach salad in a bowl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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do a nice salad, nice dessert. also some apps too like cheese, olives etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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agree. make a nice salad with goat cheese, nuts, fruit, and then make a fruit cobbler or crisp with ice cream for dessert. so tasty and pretty and looks effortless (actually is effortless). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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OP: thanks for the suggestions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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individual lasagna roll ups look nicer. Same thing, but each lasagna noodle is rololed up like a jelly roll for one portion. If you need recipes' check our Giada/ food network [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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ITD. These lasagna rolls scream "I don't know how to make real lasagna." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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A nice Caprese salad of fresh mozzerella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Yum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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too repetitious of the ingredients in the salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Lasagna maker above: I would not serve a salad with goat (or any) cheese. What kind of lasagna are you making first of all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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no meat. may or may not put in vegetables. i have a recipe that people like...mostly tomato cheese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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np: i adore lasagan but a plain lasagna eith jstu cheese adn tomat isn't impressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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i'm sort of stuck b/c it was requested. so help me think of what else to serve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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^^^not sort of. i *am* stuck. we are having lasagna. should i do a salad? some fish as a lowfat option? a soup as a first course? i want it to be nice but also don't want a bunch of disjointed foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Lasagna is heavy so you want to keep everything else light. Do a nice salad--just greens and a few veggies--and maybe some grilled veggies on the side. Get a nice crusty bread and call it a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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thanks. and thanks to the posters below as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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^^^also, i usually serve family style. i think if i serve individually it'll look better. then i can give a separate salad plate. that and dessert will be fine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Argula salad with toasted pine nuts, shavings of good parm, red onion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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in the summer, salad is the best choice, or maybe cold griled asparagus? something light and green. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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My vegetarian friends say the Moosewood veggie lasagna is incredible. If fish is an option, I would try that... A shrimp lasagna -- damn that would be slamming! Or a mushroom lasagna. Marcella Hazan has a recipe in (I think) her second cook book for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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^^^OR by the way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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from the caterers tray into your corning ware - no one will ever know the difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Then do an entire summer meal. Can you do a vegetable lasagna or does it have to be meat? Start the meal with a really ripe melon slice draped with excellent prosciutto. Then lasagna. Then salad. Nice dessert (like a tiramisu). Done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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op: yes, we'll do a vegetable lasagna. i think something like what you are suggesting would end up being very nice. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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A big caesar salad, maybe some grilled asparagus or steamed broccoli and some home-made foccacia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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start with a gorgeous prosciutto & melon... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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^^ oops... hit the reply to quicky... after the p & m serve a simple asparagus side or lemoned peas... something fresh and green and "clean" on the tongue since the lasag. is heavier... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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^^ and berries with port and a light meringue cookie for dessert... if everything is "light" the lasagne is the star and it won't seem too heavy or like you're trying too hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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thanks. these are great ideas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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i "do" dinner parties a lot... DH's work and such... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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cool. are you an exceptionally good cook? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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i would say that i am a pretty good cook... i am very comfortable in the kitchen. my mother taught me to cook and experiment and learn the science of it all when i was very young and i have done it ever since. i would say more that i am a foodie and i learn and copy quickly... you ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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i'm a pretty good cook but very limited. what i make, i do very well. but i'm a family-style cook...i don't serve things nicely, don't necessarily have things looking pretty. it'll taste good, but that's about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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set yout table in the morning so you don't have to think about it... Ilike to use a one small *very low* arrangement of flowers or two or three really small things in tiny containers (mint julep cups ?) and then 1/2 a Xanax before the guests arrive ! The table early thing is a great thing though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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lol. thanks for the advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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salad, garlic bread, and serve a sherbert for dessert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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just make a sauteed spinach garlic and oil or any other green vegetable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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not "fresh" enough... got to get some crunch with the soft lasagna... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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then make broccoli rabe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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For future reference, never ask a guest what they want on the menu (other than allergy related things like no nuts or shellfish). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:47 PM Flag
[ - ] What classes do I take with my 6 month old dd in Manhattan? I'm in Midtown but will travel. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Hello? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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if you're in the east 50's, moonsoup is very nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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also, little meastros is good but a bit loud -- they have classes on E 69 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you! I will check them both out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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DD may not get much out of a class at that age -- but a Gymboree music class is a good entree into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] been dating someone a couple of months. want to get him something for fathers day but what? (he is a father btw) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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not really appropriate imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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a nice card and maybe a picture frame, should really be something small and really about him being a father - - as opposed to just being about him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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I saw some nice kids books about kids & dads in the bookstore today. ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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skip it and just say Hppy Father's Day when you speak with him... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:35 PM Flag
[ - ] real estate question/tenant law moms on? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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lawyer who knows something about landlord/tenant law here. hit me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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