Sandra Lee: [link] This is the kind of thing she always makes. I bet it would taste pretty good. But you can't use fresh potatoes? This is a large category of her recipes: Food I would eat, and like, but be embarassed about.

She always uses a seasoning packet of some kind, and looooooves cookie mix.

She also always makes a cocktail at the end of the show, even the ones that are supposed to be "parties" for her "niece" and "nephew."

I had her show on my DVR for a while but decided I really had to stop watching it every day just so I could shriek.

Who is Sandra Lee and why do I hate her?

Because she has a "cooking" show in spite of the fact that she is clearly and visibly disgusted by any contact with food.

What does it mean???

I read an article on this yesterday, but IIRC it just means he was using gov't money to pay for his racing horses.

Those cheesy potatoes seem ridiculous and I don't even cook. I must catch this show.

So, what are people doing for the Last Weekend of Summer?

Catching up on sleep after the first week of fall.

I'm guessing a horse racing operation refers to illegal betting?

IIRC it just means he was using gov't money to pay for his racing horses.

Oh. I guess the quote marks confused me.

So, what are people doing for the Last Weekend of Summer?

Watcing movies - The Last Tempation of Christ, The Last Samurai, and The Last American Virgin.

Possibly helping my parents celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, sleeping in my own bed (or couch) for at least two nights in a row, and maybe taking in a live theatre show to ogle a departing actor in his final nude performance.

The best (clearly a joke) comment on that recipe on the Food Network site:

ITALIANMAMA

My little ones did not like this one bit and neither did my husband who will eat just about anything so I doctored it up a bit with an italian dressing packet (did I tell you I am Italian? LOL) and a can of cream of potato soup. They still didn't like it too much so I will keep experimenting. Thanks so much anyway for trying.

Hahaha!!

I am cleaning my house FOR REALZ, going to the movies probably, who knows what else.

"I asked Leif what it was going to take to get him to quit throwing things and hitting Emaryn. His answer? "Lots, and lots and lots and lots and lots of gallons of water." I said, "You mean if I make you drink lots and lots and lots and lots of gallons of water then you will stop doing that?" "Yes," he said."

Well, it would certainly work if he ended up stuck in the bathroom!

I have never seen the show, but just heard it described. After seeing some of the recipes....um...from scratch would be healthier AND easier in many cases! Amuse yourself with her cocktails: [link]