Vickie, you should be able to fix them in a frying pan with some onion and a little bit of olive oil. I usually boil them and then the kids top them with sour cream and cheese, but you could do the same with FF if you wanted.

After $120 at Walmart and $100 at Target, I think I'm ready to stop spending money for a day or two.

Melissa, I have a PS question! Do you know how much the cherry/olive pitter is? I am finding them on ebay but don't know what the regular retail is. I need one because I love cherries but am sick of those pits.

I think I'll go put the sheets on the bed and get in it. :D I'm tired.

Vickie, you could cut the potatoes into chunks, season and roast (bake). Or I have done this--cut them into pieces, boil, then mix with some melted smart balance and seasoning. Very tasty.

Patti, glad you are enjoying this weather. Your cooking ideas sound good!

Kathy, our church took a trip awhile back to Mission Arlington. In fact they were so inspired that they have now begun Mission Lexington here. So far we have a few smaller mission sites but have most recently started a dental clinic.

We just got home from dinner so I'm off to take care of a few things. BBL.

vickie, if they are large, i would chunk them raw. if they are small, i'd add them whole (raw) to the beans and season them to taste. another way to make them is to fry them in oo like you said--and maybe add some onions and even bell peppers.

have you made new potatoes? i peel small potatoes either white or red and boil them in water till they are soft. i drain some of the water out. then i add a mixture of salt/pepper/ff milk/butter buds (or other butter/margarine) to about a tablespoon flour. whisk then add the mixture to the water and simmer very very slowly. it makes sort of a gravy/potato dish. i was raised on this. (wonderful with polenta)

Kathy, they are actually discountinuing the pitter as of 9/1. The retail is just 12.75 (plus tax, s/h).

vickie, that is a top of the stove recipe. do you have an electric skillet? i am keeping mine on the back deck and cook a lot out there to keep from heating the kitchen.

Hi Sandra! :wave:

Yikes! I'd better get one in a hurry, huh? Could you throw one in your next (first?) order and I'll send you a money order or check or whatever you want? Pretty please with Splenda on top? :lol:

:lol: melissa, i just read your post and wondered what in the world you were talking about. i looked to see what kathy had asked and it makes sense now. :lol: guess i shouldn't be so nosey, right?

Well of course I can! Whenever I get my kit in the mail I'll place the order. I'll PM you with the details--when I know them! :lol:

Sandra, you aren't nosey! I guess it is a funny thing if you didn't know the question!

I think I have an electric skillet somewhere........

vickie, sometimes i take my toaster oven out there, too.

melissa, you are much better spirits. i can tell pampered chef is your thing for sure.

Melissa, thanks! Just whenever you know something, let me know.

Sandra, you're too funny! :rofl:

Vickie you can nuke them first till soft and then pan fry them..wont heat your kitchen either. I find homefried potatos cook and taste much better when I use cold boiled potatoes left inthe fridge overnight. Kind of dries them out before you fry them. Use olive oil,,garlic (powder), onion and peppers..yum