Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

I am going to go get an oil change, pPost Office, and pay my son's car insurance for him (hummmmm) and hopefully will come home and start on the taxes.

This is my luck, lol. Knock wood.

This will be me between now and April 15th

OK, will try to come back on later unless I am overwhelmed by the attempt to do my taxes. My best solution to stress is to take a nap. We will see.

OK, no more pictures. Will delete them later. See you guys.

Hey - I am a good cook....I don't know who's been telling you differently..lol lol

To all the good cooks out there, question. If I wanted to make artichokes for Easter, can I make them a day ahead and keep them in the refrigerator or will they get dried out and turn brown....I admit I don't always have the answers but I do try...lol lol

I would ask my mom or Laura, but I didn't tell them I was making them just in case I have no time...(Laura I hope you are not reading this!!!!)

Hi Franny - We are always thinking about you.....and don't be silly, not everybody reads everything....just because some of us have NO LIVES and can read every page, its not easy to keep up... if I did not work, I would probably never keep up....but being in work I am always in front of my computer so its easy for me to keep up and respond......just come on when ever you have a chance...we love hearing from you..

Anthony - I have to admit (you can ask my husband) I AM a sloppy cook but a good cook......lol lol

Judy - yes, you can cook them the day before. nothing will happen to them. just reheat them in the micro for a few minutes. I actually like them room temp. (I have a baby shower on Saturday afternoon - can't imagine what they were thinking when they planned it - so I'll make mine on Saturday morning before I leave). Wish your mom and sister a Happy Easter for me.

Judy - meant sisters!

My Deepest Sympathies to Joe, Stacy, Mariealena, Joseph, Jessica and Michael on your loss.

Love,
Judy (Giordano) Banjany

Thank you Karen....for the aritichoke tip.....

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter....

Peek in later

Hi Guys,
I am in Florence and it is beautiful. just left dinner and stopped at my son's apt. and took a peek in. They are all making fun of me because i brought my computer. Love to everyone. Have to run...Miss everyone . Missed A.I. but found out Scott got thrown off.
HI MICHAEL MISSED U LAST NIGHT LOVE TO MOMMY AND DADDY

Subject: festina's condolences to the pinto family

Subject: artichokes

hi all,

been sooo busy tryin to get ready for the holiday - so many lil ones to think of, but so nice. then got a job to do for a pizzeria opening up in the city soon. gotta paint the "coming soon" sign.

hey franny - good to see u, as always.

judy artichokes? yum, my fav.
what i usually do is par boil them first the day before, so they don't occupy the stove too much on the holiday, (so many other foods cookin there.) then put them in the frig until the next day.
if you're stuffin them, season the stuffing, and place that in the frig till the next day too, this way prep is quick.
stuff them, then cook them fully on the holiday, so it's fast, fresh and still hot.

terry - - pinch a nice one for me, will ya?

lada - gotta cook dinner.

hey sue

HI EVERYONE

GLAD TO SEE TERRY IS SAFE & SOUND
IN FLORENCE

JOE MAYBE TIME FOR A ANOTHER LITTLE LAFF
THEY SAY LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE.

Judy (Giordano) Banjany wrote: Hey - I am a good cook....I don't know who's been telling you differently..lol lol

To all the good cooks out there, question. If I wanted to make artichokes for Easter, can I make them a day ahead and keep them in the refrigerator or will they get dried out and turn brown....I admit I don't always have the answers but I do try...lol lol

I would ask my mom or Laura, but I didn't tell them I was making them just in case I have no time...(Laura I hope you are not reading this!!!!)

hi Judy, no they will not dry out,just make sure you put some of the juice in the pan that you cooked them in.
and if there is any left over yoou can freeze them
also

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hi joe

sorry to hear about your mom .,

i see terry just could not stay away.,lol lol lol
hope you are having a great time

hi fred

how do you make your artichokes.,
i make them too., but maybe yours
comebetter ,. always good to have back up.,

Fred - Thanks for the great advice ......what a great idea, saving some juice...see you learn something every day....Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter.

Lynjoy - How are you? Would you believe I just came home from food shopping and they only thing they were out of is freakin ARTICHOKES...lol they had little baby ones, how cute....they will be getting them in tomorrow.....Happy Easter.

Peek in later

HI EEVERONE, SEEMS LIKE WE ALL MAKING ARTICHOKES.FOR EASTER
ITS AN ITALIAN THING I GUESS LOL LOL.

JUDY I COOK MY ARTICHOKS THE DAY BEFORE TOO, BECAUSE ITS TO MUCH TO COOK FOR FOR ONE DAY, TOMMOROW ILL MAKE MY GRAVY, SATURDAY GET MY LAZANGA SET UP,I WAIT FOR MY SISTER TO COME SAT. SHE IS GOING TO HELP ME COOK, LOL LOL

ENJOY COOKING JUDY,,,,,,I KNOW I WONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi judy

another weekend cooking and cleaning.,
but it is worth it ., i have to go get some
of them too., my daughter and i are the
only ones that eat them., i love them

joe pinto

my deepest sympathy for you and your family.with all the love and support that i read on this blog for you ,im sure its well deserved.its always tough losing a loved one know that my prayers are with you and your family
jerry lagreca

HI GUYS!!! GETTING READY TO WATCH MY FAVORITE CHEF... "RAMSEY'...

ANY 'HELL'S KITCHEN' FANS OUTT HERE????

PEEK BACK IN A LITTTLE LATER...........