A Keni Cooking Day I Made It

NPMarie 10 years ago said:

A wonderful idea..Keni would have loved it...

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

For all of those who do not know...Keni peacefully passed away early this morning. I think this is such a great idea Frankie. It's not like I don't make one of her recipes every other day anyway :) She definitely would love that we are doing this and that so many people care so much about her. Now I just have to figure out which one I'm going to make...

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windy1950 10 years ago said:

My sincere condolences to Keni's family and friends, including her dear friends from GR. I think the Keni Cooking Day is a wonderful idea. <3

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chuckieb 10 years ago said:

Lovely idea Frankieanne. Count me in. Keni has sooooooo many recipes and I have sooooo many of them bookmarked. She was always so good about not having too many bookmarks. LOL. :)
My condolences to those of you who were close to Keni. It's hard to lose a friend.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

I'm in.

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kimmer 10 years ago said:

I'm in too! Think I will do the Tricked Out Turkey Club. Just always loved the name of it. Keni always had a "way" of naming her recipes, lol! Have been meaning to try that. Will look again but ya, think I will do that.

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

She did have a knack at naming her recipes! I have that recipe saved Kimmer...sounds delicious. I haven't picked out the exact recipes yet but I think I have an idea....and it's going to be multiple recipes lol!

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Good4U 10 years ago said:

What a lovely idea for a tribute to Keni:) Count me in as well.

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

Has anyone, besides Kimmer:), decided on what they will be making? I'm thinking Easy Dijon Chicken Cutlets Ci or Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos In The Slow Cooker...They both sound absolutely wonderful:)

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pointsevenout 10 years ago said:

Savory Sage And Mushroom Pie
Purchased ingredients today.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Oh, thanks everyone! How nice!
Well, after a little chat with ml2c, I discovered that Keni's 39th birthday is February 12. So, we decided on February 15. I know that seems like a long way off so I hope its OK with all of you. I see pso has already purchased his ingredients and I don't think they will last that long! I'm sorry, pso!
I guess we can start one thread and everyone can just post what they make to that thread. So, whoever is first on February 15 can post away and the rest of us can follow!
Any input is welcome if someone has other ideas.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

Perfect.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I'm glad you're OK with it, Duboo. Thank you.
I can post a reminder a week before or so to remind people to get their shopping done. :-)

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duboo 10 years ago said:

I knew her Bday was in February, but didn't know the exact date, but I was thinking of a birthday party as well, but I wanted to leave it to all of you that knew her the longest and best. She sure was special.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Yeah, if her birthday had been in May or November or something like that we could have scheduled the cooking day sooner. But, as February is really not that far away (already!) it didn't seem like that long to put it off.
Of course, that's not to say no one is allowed to make any of her recipes before February 15! hehe :-P

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

Sounds good to me..and yes, Duboo, she was a very special lady:)

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duboo 10 years ago said:

I'd like to offer up another suggestion in the weeks leading up to Keni's bday party. As you know, Keni LOVED football and making appetizers for it. In the couple of weeks left of this season, Keni has tagged 58 recipes as "football". I'm not suggesting a group party or anything, but if you want something special for those days, you might look here: http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/keni/recipes/newest/tag:football/1

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

That's an excellent idea, Duboo! I'm gonna go take a look. :)

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windy1950 10 years ago said:

Think I will do the Nanas Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It'll give me the perfect excuse -- as if I needed one ;-) -- to get the 12-inch cast iron pan I've wanted for a long time.

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bakerme 10 years ago said:

I am pretty new here and didn't know Keni the way you all did, but I can tell from your posts how much she was loved and will be missed.

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Marie, those lime chicken tacos are delicious!
Duboo, thank you for giving us that link! I'm gonna take a look at them and will probably end up making some of them for the games. Shoot I've probably already made quite a few :)
I was planning on sitting down tonight after the kiddos go to bed and digging around in her recipes to figure out what I'm gonna make. I know something sweet will be one of them...

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Lol Windy! Everyone should have cast iron in there life :)

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windy1950 10 years ago said:

ML2C... I have 3 cast iron cornstick pans, a porcelain-coated dutch oven, and a 10-inch skillet that is almost as old as I am. But I don't have a 12-inch skillet, and I seriously think that I should. ;-)

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scotdog98 10 years ago said:

I knew Keni from Allrecipes - I'm so shocked and heartbroken! RIP beautiful girl! I will try and join y'all for the Keni Cooking Day!

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scotdog98 10 years ago said:

And, LOL! She was a huge proponent of Cast Iron! Taught me a few tricks for seasoning some of my old pans.

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

I did see where you had made the tacos Michelle:) They do look delicious:)

Connie, love the recipe you chose!!! I adore cast iron skillets..I actually have one of my Grandmother's..it's big & very heavy:) I really do cherish that heavy sucker, cause it was Grandma's:)

Welcome Scotdog!!! Please do join in to our day of making Keni's recipes:)

Duboo, I checked out Keni's football appy's..bookmarked quite a few of them! Thanks:)

Bakerme, you are most welcome to join us February 15:)

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

Unfortunately I won't be able to participate...I'm on a job in Oklahoma with no place to cook. It's doubtful she has any microwaveable recipes. Although, I bet she'd come up with something.

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dennydca 10 years ago said:

Count me in as well...

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Glad you get to add to your nice collection Windy lol!
Hi Scotdog! Just pop in, in about three weeks to see if there is a reminder thread :) So happy that so many people are getting together to do this!
Pkusmc, she would DEFINITELY have helped you out with that microwave situation :)

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

She helped out with every situation, ml2c. She helped with everything....

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duboo 10 years ago said:

Nanny129 from AR wanted me to let you know that she will be participating too but she's having logon problems here right now. I suspect we will have many more to come.

Pk - Through in a bag of Orville Redenbacher and toss it with chipotle peppers. It would be almost like being there :)

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

Haha...good call.

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denisey 10 years ago said:

So sad to hear the news about Keni. She turned me on to her recipes here from AR. Count mr in too!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

That was a good one, Duboo. :-)
I'm happy to see so many responses! I think we'll have a great time.
This thread is getting long (yippeee!) so just I'll just post again that the day is Saturday, February 15. First one here - just start a thread! We have a lot of time zones among us.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

SueC from AR just let me know that she wants to participate too, but is also having log-in problems. Does anyone know of known issues? It would be great if they could actively be here, rather than me acting as their surrogate.

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I have no clue of why they are having problems Duboo...I haven't had anything at all wrong over here!
I'm so happy to see everyone joining in too! We will definitely have a big party for Keni :)

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Another log in problem? What the heck? I don't get it. Geez, I'm afraid to log out! I need to act as Reviews and bookmark some recipes.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

You know, it might be as simple as they need to clear their cache. I haven't tried to diagnose anything with the ladies yet.

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

It happens to me all the time. Before clicking on the login, they need to click on the search window just below it until that elongates, or stretches out. Once that happens they can click on the login button and that will work. Otherwise it just keeps booting you to another log in page.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

PERFECT! I will send them that in the morning. Thanks Patrick.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Ohhhh, are they using a phone? Or tablet? I have tons of problems when I use my tablet!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Okay I am making quite a few that day..no plans so why not! These are for breakfast: Breakfast Fiesta Wraps. I will probably make a crud load :) to freeze. This will be lunch: Clubhouse Turkey Sandwiches With Spicy Currant Mustard and here is dinner: Classic Chicken And Dumplings . Since my daughters 9th bday is the 16th we will make these to enjoy the next day: Smore Cupcakes Okay I have a ton on my plate but I'm up for it :) I have made more recipes than this in one day before!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

A crud load. <snicker>
I looked at her Classic Chicken and Dumplings today. It looks wonderful!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Hopefully that solution works for them. Now that I think about it I couldn't log in at my daughters dance class tonight from my Android phone. I just dismissed it as poor service in the room I was in. Hhhmm..

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I said that for you and Marie, hehe :)

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Shearone 10 years ago said:

I'm from Allrecipes and would be honored to make one of Keni's recipes as a memorial. Still have to decide on which one as there are so many.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Welcome, Shearone! We are happy you are here.
Thanks, ml2c. We love that! hehe

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christinem 10 years ago said:

I will be in the kitchen for Keni's Cooking Day, too! I think one of the recipes will be her "How Do I Make Chocolate Chip Cookies" - my daughter will love making those. She has so many good recipes...I just jotted down ten of them. Might have to pick a couple from a hat!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Hi Shearone...well you have a month to decide, so take your time!! :)

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

Glad to see the ARers visit. Perhaps they'll stick around.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I'm loving that too, LB. I do hope they stay! :)
Make as many as you want, Christinem. She'd love it!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I went to the buzz on AR copied and pasted what Patrick says he does to log on. Hopefully some will see it but if not then Duboo's post in the morning should do the trick! I too love all the AR'ers coming in here! Hopefully some stay for a while :)

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

Wow! Just look at all of the posts! I am so pleased to see all of you from AR..very nice indeed:)

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foodygirl1979 10 years ago said:

This is Christina from AR...I will def be making a few (if not more, lol) of Keni's wonderful recipes! This is the least we can do to honor her, and perfectly fitting.

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foodygirl1979 10 years ago said:

We are also planning on doing the same over at AR. Here's the link if anyone's interested: http://allrecipes.com/recipe-exchange/Recipe-Request.aspx?requestID=319680

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LuckyNoodles 10 years ago said:

Hello everyone, I am Lucky Noodles from All Recipes. I am so sad to hear of Keni's passing. My condolences and prayers to her family and friends. I am happy to participate in a day to honor her by cooking her recipes on the 15th. She will be missed by many!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I will join in over on AR....probably with the same recipes as I post here. She stopped going to AR as much because of the recipe posting situation and she felt a lot of people didn't like her *opinionated attitude* hehe. Yes she did have one of those lol, but you kinda just had to know how to handle it :)

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Looks like a pretty big response on AR as well! And the same day, too. How nice. :)

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Vivica 10 years ago said:

I am from AR. That is how I got to know Keni. She was a wonderful, giving person that never hesitated to offer a hand. So sorry that she has passed.

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Semigourmet 10 years ago said:

I would love to participate! I think it's a wonderful idea! I will miss her so much. I had forgotten that her birthday was the day before mine. I will think of her every year on that day! as my grandmothers birthday was also the 12th. We will have a dinner in her honor on the 15th of Feb. I am still so saddened!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Thank you, Foodygirl1979, LuckyNoodles, Vivica and Semigourmet! We're glad you are here to join us.

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whatsfordinnermom 10 years ago said:

Keni was always a class act with such a helpful nature. I was pleased to have her make a few of my personal recipes. She was such a pleasure to interact with on AR and a great source of encouragement to try new things. I will miss her presence... very much. I look forward to "Keni Day"! Absolutely a worthy tribute.

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duboo 10 years ago said:

Good afternoon all. I would like to remind everyone that Keni always demanded pictures, so make sure you bone up on your photography skills leading up to her party.
Jay

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NadineM 10 years ago said:

Hi I am from AR as well. Keni was a special person who was always willing to help people. I would like to join this special day as well.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Oh, good! Two more! Welcome! Its wonderful to have you here. Everyone!

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

Guys, when ML2C asked me Keni's b-day, I joked that she's actually asking a guy to remember a birthday. I told her I believed it was the 12th, but I was reminded today that I am wrong. Her birthday is Feb 16. She would be turning 39. The 15th still works, though. Hey, I am a guy....I get a pass, right?

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

hehe That's OK, Pkusmc. And yes - the day still works. Its even closer! Thank you for the correction though! :)

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

How ironic...that's my daughters b-day! The 15th still works perfectly then!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

How cool is that, ml2c! :)

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Anyone else figure out what they are gonna make?

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scotdog98 10 years ago said:

As an ode to her teaching me about cast iron . . . . Nanas Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

It's times like these that I wish GR (and AR) had "like" buttons as FB does. I'm really lovin' seeing all our AR friends over here. Keni would really have loved that.

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luvalot 10 years ago said:

Morning! I have been a member at group recipes but have not been on in years. However, I am active on AR and this is where I learned about Keni., I will be participating too! It's a lovely idea! Off to search for recipes of her's.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Good to see you here, Luvalot!

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christinem 10 years ago said:

OK, I've picked another one - this one caught me eye!

Slow Cooker Asian Inspired Chicken Stew

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lobster 10 years ago said:

Mmm that looks good Christine, still looking through her recipes, she encouraged me to try new and out of the box spices, you should see my spice rack now! HUGE! Loving those spices, thanks Keni!!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Hehe I know..because of her is how I not have My Spice Sage spices overflowing in my pantry! Thank you to everyone joining in this...it's going to be quite a day :)

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I hope no one thinks its "illegal" to cook any of her recipes before February 15 because I saw these Individual Smallman Street Fries thanks to Duboo and his link. They look like a good weekend lunch for me. I couldn't find waffle fries when I went to the store today though! I'll have to try another one.

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gourmetana 10 years ago said:

I am a bit in shock with the news... Keni always helped with great tips and kind words. I will definitely join in. What a great way to honor Keni's memory. Thank you Frankieanne.

I'll do Easy Indoor Smoked Bbq Ribs The first time I heard about liquid smoke was through Keni and it added something special to my cooking. So I had to chose this ;)

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I actually have one of hers I made Sunday night that I haven't posted yet...I probably will tonight or tomorrow. Those fries are cute :)
Hi Ana...thanks for joining in!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I'm glad you are here, Ana.
Everyone keeps posting these yummy looking links! I thought I had something picked and then I see something else. And something else. And... :)

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duboo 10 years ago said:

I laugh when you talk about Spice Sage. Keni always tried to get me to go there too, but they were always sold out of the stuff I needed.

Keni left me a different kind of gift. She encouraged me to start some of my own herbs, which I did. I had to buy grow lights, etc. I teased her that she was expensive to have around and I always called them her plants when we chatted. So whatever my selection is, will showcase at least one of Keni's plants.

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Cosmicmother 10 years ago said:

I'm another transplant from AR (westcoastmom) I would love to make some of Keni's recipes in her honour. I've found quite a few recipes already :) I owe her one! <3

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gourmetana 10 years ago said:

Frankieanne, can you explain better how this is going to work dear? We cook one or more recipes from Keni's amazing collection and then we share the photos here. Is that it?

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

Well, you know, little Ana, that is a very good question! I didn't expect such a huge response. And I'm really pleased, of course! Its wonderful to see new faces in IMI! If I count right - we have 24 people participating! And I can't remember if I counted myself. hehe Maybe I should ask for input. I don't like really long threads so if we have only one thread - well, it could get long. And, if members posted their own individual thread, they could add their pictures to their thread.
I think I'll start a thread and see what everyone wants to do.
Thanks, Ana! :-)

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christinem 10 years ago said:

Ah, yes, My Spice Sage! My orders always doubled after Keni's input! And what was the other place? I think they sold mostly salt... I bought some black truffle salt there to use on one of her recipes - potato wedges, I think.

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Was it Saltworks.com? I remember her talking about that too...

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

Myspicesage.com...pretty sure that was it. I used it a while ago

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

FA perhaps you can have a new thread just for Celebration of Keni, Recipe Reviews 2-15-14. Just an idea.
Well now that I've read the other thread, I think perhaps it would be better with the multiple threads--one for each recipe. BUT after it's all done, maybe we could have a thread just giving a list/link of all the recipes made.

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