Carole

I have 3 retirements from previous jobs totaling around 50k. I don't plan to cash them all out, but 30k would be handy for a down payment.

I find myself with a lot of rhubard on hand, of late. Has anyone tried putting rhubarb in strawberry flavored jello?

I have an abundance of crab meat and I want to mix it with a cream cheese filling to put in wontons. I don't want to just wing it, if anyone out there has a recipe I can go off of.

I have always had the crappy, cheapo knives. I want to splurge a little and get a good set of knives. I don't mind spending enough to get quality, but I still don't want to shell out big bucks just for knives. Any suggestions?

I have never been to Puerto Vallarta. I have been browsing all-inclusive resorts onlines. Is there anyone you'ld recommend or especially not recommend?

I want to take a short 3-4 night cruise from Southern CA down to Baja CA. I am traveling alone. I'm not seeking any romantic sort of encounters, so I don't really want a specifically "singles" cruise. I do want a cruiseline that has activities where I can enteract with other passengers, so I don't have to spend all my time alone.

I entered fudge last year and placed 2nd in our local candy contest. My ego doesn't really need to win this year, but I feel like I need to do something good this year to match my reputation. I want a simple recipe. I refuse to use a candy thermometer.

I have only heard about this show and am curious to see just how ridiculous it is in person. I live in Alaska, so my cable tv access is limited, but I'm going outside next week. What network, what day and time can I catch this show?

I am visiting Georgia in a few weeks. I have sampled a lot of microbrews from the Pacific Northwest. Is there anything tasty out east?

I've had a lot of the brews from Pryamid and Red Hook Breweries. Does anyone know of some good beers from perhaps even a smaller scaled brewery in/near Seattle?

I've been craving a BLT and I think I'll have one for dinner tonight. I am definately going to add some nice sharp cheddar to my sandwich. Any other ideas to make the perfect BLT?

I am on my own, so preferable someplace I won't feel like a schmuck for eating alone. Seafood, Asian, Mexican, and Italian foods are all perfect, so long as they have a great microbrew selection.

I am planning to take most of January off. I live in Alaska, so any place else would be warm by comparison. I want someplace slightly urban with good food, good beer, good history, and relatively inexpensive to escape to for a couple of weeks. The boyfriend and I are on the rocks at the moment, so it has to be a place I can enjoy solo, if it comes to that.

I like museums, breweries, and good food. I am only going to be there for a few days for work, so my time is very limited. Are there any special events in late November?

I'm planning to stay for 4 nights in January. I like museums, beer, shopping, and lots of other things. I will also have a rental car, so fun things to do near Seattle would be appreciated too.