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Indeed I did! I actually tried to make my own mayo once; it did not go well. I will stick with Duke’s going forward. Apologies to Queen Ina.

Thanks so much, Bastet! Yes, it looks so incredibly rich and indulgent, but Thanksgiving comes just once a year!

I’ve been looking for some new some new Thanksgiving recipes and found two that I can’t wait to try: her spinach gratin and her pumpkin banana mousse tart. Both seem traditional enough but a nice upgrade over my family’s typical (err boring) fare. Has anyone made either of these or had any luck preparing turkey like Ina? I am so happy to be here. I hate what Food Network has become; I was telling my husband I feel like FN is how I learned to cook, thanks to Ina, Mario, Sarah Moulton, and Giada in the early days. I also remember watching and loving Two Fat Ladies with my grandma. I know she wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but even Rachael Ray taught me a lot of basics. Now everything is canned and creamed or a competition. Ho hum.

Hello all! I’ve been registered here for ages but have been dormant. An old episode of BC on YouTube inspired me and here I am. I’ve enjoyed reading all of your recipes and tips! I haven’t made a ton of Ina’s recipes, but I intend to rectify that ASAP. Her garlic roast chicken and roasted pork loin are regular dinners at my house. I also enjoy her baked mustard chicken and her crispy kale, though I inevitably over-crowd my kale and have inconsistent crispiness. I’ve also made her chocolate bark and hazelnut truffles-DIVINE in my opinion. Her key lime pie was slightly disappointing, as I didn’t find it to be very limey. I am looking forward to trying more of her desserts and soups, and I look forward to more input from you lovelies. Thanks for the inspiration!

I finally caught up and thought I'd weigh in on the Spartan Race controversy. For starters, I think Josh is a grade A asshole. He misled his wife intentionally. He said "If I had told you, you wouldn't have done it." Obviously, he is aware that Kristen isn't an avid runner/conditioned athlete, so what did he do? He set her up for failure and had the nerve to be annoyed with her when she was overwhelmed by the challenge. Was she a bit OTT with her reaction? Perhaps, but I can certainly see myself being emotional in the same situation. Adrenaline. Having an entire miserable race to think about your husband lying to you and then leaving you. It's a lot. I like Kristen so far, and I am rooting for her to leave the douche lord that is her husband. I wonder what ever drew her to him? Several posters on TWoP observed that he looked a lot like Lance Armstrong, and they nailed it. He may also be the only person who makes Lance's personality seem not so offensive. I never really warmed to Carole, and that hasn't changed. It bugs me how she seems to think herself so superior to the other participants of this show. Hey, Carole, you're on a reality show. Any delusions of grandeur should have died rather quickly. I don't think she has any reason to be upset with Ramona, (Full disclosure, I love Ramona's crazy ass.) and I am fine with Ramona not defending Carole vehemently. I remember how charming Carole found George last season and said Ramona had no right to have him removed from her party. I think Carole's sudden dislike of Aviva has more to do with Aviva's steep decline in popularity than it does anything else. I think Carole caught wind of how distasteful found Aviva and her father and decided she'd better get on the right side of television or suffer a similar fate.

This has been bugging me for the longest time: Does anyone else think her older son, Bryce, I think, looks like Michael Anthony Hall? I swear he could be his son!

I don't particularly like any of these fools, but Khloe is the only one who seems human to me. Kim has no expression. She refuses to laugh or let loose and have a light-hearted moment. Kourtney doesn't seem to like anyone other than her children. She is emotionless and has that constant monotone that really kind of makes me nervous. Khloe laughs and makes jokes and doesn't seem to take herself too seriously. This family just seems to screwed up, which I know is putting it mildly. I wish someone somewhere would write the nitty gritty details of the family dynamic, while Rob Sr. and Kris were still married. Things have obviously been off for quite sometime.

I'll bring the hydrangeas and the white plates!