Is there a difference between chopped plum tomatoes and diced?

Only the size of the pieces.

Is there a difference between chopped plum tomatoes and diced?
diced implies evenly cut into Cubes



Chopped, means you closed your eyes and hacked away.



Taste wise, probably not., but tey look different
Reply:Chopped tomatoes are cut much finer than diced tomatoes. Chopped can be used for making sauce without additional chopping. Adding diced tomatoes to the chopped with make for a chunkier sauce. (Never use fresh tomatoes to make tomato sauce, its not as good.)
Reply:Chopped is larger, and not very uniform in size typically.



Diced is smaller and more uniform. Diced also typically implies a cube shape when done.



Most recipes it won't make much difference except personal preference. However, if you're making a stew or sauce, you will need to consider this. Diced will make a less chunky sauce and are more likely too "cook down" further, where chopped will give you a chunkier, more rustic finish.
Reply:Chopped is usually larger, diced is finer and more uniform. It really wont make a difference in your recipe.
Reply:Chopped is probably bigger pieces. Diced means in little squares. It's just prettier. No difference in taste - just presentation.

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I have a young plum tree in my front yard and the birds have eaten all the leaves, Will it live?

i want to say that it wasnt just the birds.being newly planted your plum tree experience shock.also make sure the rootball is not below ground level.you should not have a problem next season.try tipping the tree for now and feeding with some manure and compost.stay organic.tipping is when you cut the tips,down to the next bud, off the branches to promote growth.try not to scrape against when mowing or weedwacking.you could damage the trunk.if not done already,make a circle around the tree with a flat shovel or edger about 4-6 inches deep.remove sod/grass and fill with mulch.good luck

I have a young plum tree in my front yard and the birds have eaten all the leaves, Will it live?
As long as there are some bud spots yes. However you might consider putting an alarm like one of the owls that frighten birds away. Or create a feeder area on the completely opposite part of your yard.
Reply:I like young plum trees!!!



Don't worry, it is not firewood yet if the birds ate them. However, if the leaves fell off on their own, call the lumber jack.
Reply:Plum leaves are not normally big on the bird menu. You must have some pretty desperate birds.

The tree should be ok without its leaves, if you keep it watered through the rest of the summer...it will make more leaves quickly. Defoliation is a pretty common thing for plums and apples during the hot summer months in our good ol' Zone 5. They're not going to fruit well without leaves, but I'm guessing you don't have fruits on this tree anyway, right?

The next thing is to be absolutely sure that it's birds eating leaves, and not birds eating caterpillars or other insects which are eating the leaves. The second scenario, in my experience, is more likely than the first.
Reply:Your plum tree may make it but a course the plums will not unless you get rid of the birds by putting a net around the plant....i also have heard if you use like red Christmas ornaments on the tree, the birds would hit it and learn no food will come out of it. But no promises
Reply:You will have to wait until the start of the next growing season to find out. Mature trees have a much better chance of surviving the loss of leaves.

A Recipe for "Plum Impossible Pie" w/ Bisquick?

many years ago I had a recipe for "Plum Impossible Pie made with a large can of pitted Plums and perhaps almond flavoring.

A Recipe for "Plum Impossible Pie" w/ Bisquick?
Sorry Marie, I had no luck with an exact recipe, but I'm pretty sure if you follow say, the cherry impossible pie recipe and sub the plums and season to taste you will be fine. If you wanted something a little different, try this recipe



Fresh Plum Cobbler

A fresh take on a home-style favorite!



3/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups sliced fresh unpeeled plums

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3 tablespoons shortening

1 cup Gold Medal? all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired





1. Heat oven to 400oF.

2. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in plums and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole; keep plum mixture hot in oven.

3. Cut shortening into flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until particles are size of fine crumbs. Mix in milk until mixture forms soft dough. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto hot plum mixture.

4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipping cream.



from Betty Crocker
Reply:I found this recipe in my Mother in laws card file from many many years ago. It doesn't exactly fit what your asking for but it might work some other time.



PLUM CAKE



1 3/4 c. Bisquick

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

2 tbsp. Wesson oil

1 egg

3/4 c. milk or enough to make a smooth batter



Mix all ingredients together and put into a well-greased 9x13 inch glass pan.

Wash and pit prune plums, approximately 25, into quarters to place into batter. Add a little sugar, salt and cinnamon to bring out flavor of fruit. Dot pieces of butter over top of fruit. Cover and bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees, take off cover and finish baking at 375 degrees until brown. Sprinkle a little sugar over cake when done.

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Need a recipe for Greengage plum jam...?

we have a church thing going on in my village ...iv done the mango %26amp; chilli chutney but need help with the Plum Jam..!

Thanks

paul

Need a recipe for Greengage plum jam...?
6lbs greengages washed.

6lbs sugar

1and half pints water

Cut gages in half and remove stones. Crack some of the stones and remove kernels. Put gages and kernels and water in pan and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until fruit is really soft. Add sugar stirring until dissolved. Bring to boil and boil rapidly until setting point. Pour into warmed pots and cover in the usual way.
Reply:try this...........
Reply:Greengage Jam (Yellow Plum)

2 kg Greengages

? Litre of Water

2 Kg Sugar



Time : Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour

Temperature : Low to Moderate



Method : Wash the Greengages and cut in half to remove the stones. Split stones and remove the kernels. Put them with the fruit into a pan with the water. Bring to the boil, and simmer until the Greengages are tender. This should take about 40 minutes. Add the sugar, stirring until dissolved, and bring again to the boil. Boil rapidly for about 15 minutes, then test for setting. Pot and cover as usual.



Makes about 8 cups
Reply:Plum Jam 4.5kg

3Kg Plums

3Kg Sugar

600ml water

The Setting Point is105 centigrade/220degrees Fahrenheit using a special thermometer
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Recipes for tiramisu, tomato fondue & avocado mousse & oven roasted plum dried tomato salad?

hi any1 with the recipes %26amp; simple procedures for these dishes?

Recipes for tiramisu, tomato fondue %26amp; avocado mousse %26amp; oven roasted plum dried tomato salad?
Tiramisu



6 egg yolks

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup brandy

1/3 cup Marsala or coffee

1 pound mascarpone or ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups whipping cream

3/4 cup extra-strong coffee

24 giant Italian ladyfingers

4 ounces semisweet chocolate; finely chopped



In bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until light, about 5 minutes. Whisk in

1/4 cup each of brandy and Marsala. Transfer to double boiler over gently

simmering water; whisk for about 7 minutes or until thickened. Let cool.

Beat cheese until smooth; fold in egg mixture. Whip cream; stir one-quarter

into cheese mixture. Fold in remaining cream. Combine coffee and remaining

brandy and Marsala.

Arrange half of the ladyfingers in 11-x 7-inch glass baking dish; brush

with half of the coffee mixture. Spread with half of the cream mixture.

Repeat layers. Top with chocolate.

Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. Let thaw

in refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.)



TOMATO FONDUE

Ingredients

24 tomatoes

3 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped

4 cloves garlic,crushed

225ml/8fl oz olive oil

large bouquet garni consisting thyme, celery, leek, parsley and bay leaf

1 star anise, broken into pieces

4 cloves

2 tsp tomato ketchup

1 heaped tsp coriander seeds

10 saffron threads

few drops Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco

55ml/2fl oz sherry vinegar

a little finely grated lemon zest







Method

1. Peel and de-seed the tomatoes and leave to drain in a sieve over a bowl. Once drained, finely chop the tomatoes and set aside in a bowl. Reserve the tomato juice.

2. In a heavy-bottomed casserole, sweat the onions, garlic and spices (exept saffron) in the olive oil on a low heat. Cook for 15 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, drained tomato juice, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add the sherry vinegar, Tabasco and lemon zest. Cover the pan and leave on a low heat for 2-3 hours. Check every now again to make sure the liquid is gently simmering and does not catch.

5. 30 minutes before the end, pour a little boiling water over the saffron, leave to stand for 10 minutes and add to the tomatoes.

6. When the fondue is ready, it ll have a deep red colour and be jam-like. If you have any excess oil, use in other dishes, pasta for example



AVOCADO MOUSSE

Ingredients :



2 x avocados

1/4 cup cold water

2 tsp gelatine powder

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 x onions, medium

1/10 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbl lemon juice

salt, pepper

1/2 cup boiling water

Method :

In a bowl, whip dairy cream until it just holds its shape, ie not until stiff. stir in sour cream and set aside.

Place gelatine in cold water and set aside.

Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove the seed; cut into small pieces. Add boiling water to water containing gelatine and stir well.

Peel and dice the onions.

Combine avocado and water in a food processor and blend until just smooth. Add mayonnaise, onions, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until combined.

Remove from blender and fold into cream. Spoon into a serving bowl or individual moulds if you prefer. Tap moulds on benchtop to remove any air bubbles that may be inside. Smooth the top and refrigerate 1-2 hours until set.

To unmould, dip outside of mould briefly in hot water and gently shake to loosen mousse.

Serve with mayonnaise based sauce (eg lime mayonnaise) or with cold fish and seafood dishes.

Summer entree.



oven roasted plum dried tomato salad



24 plum (Roma) tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storing

2 tablespoons Herbes de Napa

1 clove garlic, minced

Extra-virgin olive oil



Preheat the oven to 250oF. Arrange the tomato halves cut side up and close together on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the 6 tablespoons olive oil, the herbs, and the garlic. Spoon a little over each tomato half, stirring the mixture as you go.

Bake until the tomatoes are soft and shriveled but still retain some moisture, 5 to 8 hours. Timing will depend on how large, meaty, and juicy the tomatoes are. Let cool completely, then arrange the tomatoes in a plastic container, making no more than two layers. Add olive oil to cover completely, then cover tightly and refrigerate.
Reply:why dont u google those recipes or go to allrecipe.com
Reply:Tiramisu

EGG YOLKS, 3

EGG WHITES, 1 or 2

SUGAR, superfine (castor), 3 tablespoons

VIN SANTO, or MARSALA, or BRANDY, 1-1/3 cups

ESPRESSO COFFEE, strong, 1/4 cup

MASCARPONE CHEESE, 8 ounces

CREAM, 1/2 cup

SAVOIARDI (LADY FINGERS), 4 ounces

Directions



Make a zabaglione by beating the egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler until ivory colored.

Add 1/3 cup liquor and whisk over gently simmering water until the mixture begins to thicken. Let it cool.

Stir the coffee into the Mascarpone.

Whip the cream to soft peaks.

Beat the egg white(s) until stiff. Fold the egg white(s) into the zabaglione.

Dip the lady fingers into the remaining liquor and line the bottom of a 9-inch bowl or individual containers (wine glasses work well).

Cover them with half the Mascarpone, then half the zabaglione, then half the whipped cream.

Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream.

Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

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Tomato Fondue

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic

1 cup dry white wine

2 8-ounce blocks reduced-fat or regular cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

French bread or bagel chips, for dipping



I N S T R U C T I O N S

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until onion is very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and wine and simmer 10 minutes, until liquid is almost completely reduced. Add the cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Pour into a fondue pot and serve with cubed French bread or bagel chips for dipping

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Avocado Mousse

1 scallion, cleaned and sliced (reserve some for garnishing)

1 avocado

1/2 cucumber, peeled with seeds removed

2 Tablespoons plain yogurt

1/2 lemon

fleur de sel, freshly ground pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the seed. Scoop out the flesh and place in the blender.



2. Add the chopped scallion. Cut up the cucumber and add to the blender.



3. Add the yogurt and squeeze in the lemon juice.

Blend

To serve:

Season the mousse with salt and pepper. Place in a small bowl, sprinkle with the reserved onion and top with a cucumber slice.

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Oven Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

plum tomatoes (aka roma, Italian)

seasalt, optional

Preparation

Wash plum tomatoes and cut into quarters.

Lay them on a rack on top of a cookie tray. Sprinkle on a little seasalt if you want. Bake at the lowest temperature your oven will go to for 8 - 12 hours until dry and bright red. (Some people use the pilot light of the oven only.)

Allow to cool, then transfer to a clean glass jar and store in the refrigerator.

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(i dont think the last recipe is what you were looking for but i tried!!)

best of luck!

What do you think of the Samsung t509s (plum)?

Is it a good phone? What have you heard about it?

What do you think of the Samsung t509s (plum)?
I haven't heard anything bad, and nothing exceptional about the phone. It looks hot, its small, and its main features are its multiple messenging clients that are preinstalled.



Tmobile is giving it awway for free with a new subscription if you sign up online. It looks cool, definitely sleek, small and functional. Good luck!



Link to get phone for free:

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Deta...
Reply:Very cool phone loaded with a bunch of good extras. The camera is awesome,the camera has a night mode feature that takes nice looking pics at night (when outdoors), has lots of memory for your pictures, games, ringtones, etc.

I definitely recommend this phone. I am a T-Mobile employee and personally have found fewer times that I have had to replace this phone for manufacturer defects when compared with a lot of the other fons we sell. (Motorola/Nokia). Plus the fon is MyFaves capable which can allow you to go with the unlimited calling to your 5 favorite people unlimited plans (MyFaves) should you decide to go that route in the future as well. Hope this helps!

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What is the plum variety? 9 letters to include a colour?

are you referring to aubergine? its the color of ripe eggplants or black plums.

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Could I wear a black dress with plum tights and black shoes?

Hmm, I'm trying to picture it in my mind and it doesn't seem to go together. If you need to wear tights, probably black would be the best bet, but natural or natural hose would probably look best.

Could I wear a black dress with plum tights and black shoes?
I don't know. Can you? I wear a plaid Tripp skirt with a striped sex pistols shirt. And I look good in it. If I can pull that off,then you should give it shot.
Reply:do you like the look? go for it, it's just clothing
Reply:Yes it would look cute.
Reply:dark in my opinion. depends on the occasion though.
Reply:yes i hink it wuld look cute
Reply:Why couldn't you. There's not a law against it. But there should be.
Reply:Ahh, NO
Reply:Probably. It would be great if you had a plum bag or some other accessory to match the tights,
Reply:I guess you could, but it would prolly look dorky. I would ditch the plum tights... That style only goes good for little kids.
Reply:Why not?!

People would think you're a scene girl (emo, goth, alternative etc.) if that bothers you though. I'd wear it, sounds pretty and classy to me.

Does a plum dress go with turquoise accessories and shoes?

plum is fantastic when accessorized with blue, white or torquoise. nice choice

Does a plum dress go with turquoise accessories and shoes?
u have my kind of style. of course it does.
Reply:yeah it is good to have a bright "Pop" of color!

Is a plum tree the only tree with white leaves?

possibly?

Is a plum tree the only tree with white leaves?
I think a Bradford Pear has white leaves.
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Reply:Ummm Ive never seen a tree with "white" leaves..flowers maybe but leaves...no....I have a Bradford, it has green leaves so whoever wrote they have white is totally confused...THEY DO have white flowers though.
Reply:The leaves or the flowers?
Reply:This must be a specific species because my neighbor across the street has two plum trees and they have white flowers on them right now, but the leaves are green and remain green all season.
Reply:my plum trees do not have white leaves but flowers. is that what you meant?
Reply:well i wish i could answer tha question be hay guess wat i dont know because i really dont study trees sorry i could not help you
Reply:My plum tree doesn't have white leaves. Nor does my neighbors. I think the only trees with white leaves are the ones that have been splashed with white paint.

Anyone know a modern recipe for plum pudding?

i need a modern recipe for a school project (due december 13)

Anyone know a modern recipe for plum pudding?
PLUM PUDDING



1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 egg, beaten

1 c. sugar + 1/3 c. brown sugar

2 c. dry bread crumbs

1 c. ground suet

1 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. soda

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 c. raisins

1/4 c. sifted flour



Mix suet, sugar and milk, add eggs, mix well, add flour, raisins, nuts to suet, then add crumbs; mix well. Put into greased mold, or two 1 pound coffee cans, cover and steam 2 1/2 hours. Serve with Plum Pudding Sauce.



PLUM PUDDING SAUCE:



2 egg yolks

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 c. heavy cream, whipped

1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar

1 tsp. vanilla



Beat egg yolks until light; add sugar gradually, beat constantly; add butter, vanilla; mix well, fold in whipped cream. Serve with hot pudding.
Reply:Hope you are not going to try to make this as traditional plum puddings are full of liquor.





SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

This pudding is really best when made a year in advance and allowed to mellow. It was customary to make it early in Advent — the religious season before Christmas — and use it the following year. Everyone in the family was supposed to stir the pudding once for good luck. If you can't make it the year before, at least give it a few weeks to age.

Fruit Mixture (To be made 4 days ahead)

1 pound seedless raisins

1 pound sultana raisins

1/2 pound currants

1 cup thinly sliced citron

1 cup chopped candied peel

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon mace

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound finely chopped suet - powdery fine

1 1/4 cups cognac



Pudding

1 1/4 pounds (approximately) fresh bread crumbs

1 cup scalded milk

1 cup sherry or port

12 eggs, well beaten

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Cognac



Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.



Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.



To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.



Each pudding serves 12.

House %26amp; Garden

December 1963

James A. Beard
Reply:SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

This pudding is really best when made a year in advance and allowed to mellow. It was customary to make it early in Advent — the religious season before Christmas — and use it the following year. Everyone in the family was supposed to stir the pudding once for good luck. If you can't make it the year before, at least give it a few weeks to age.



Fruit Mixture (To be made 4 days ahead)

1 pound seedless raisins

1 pound sultana raisins

1/2 pound currants

1 cup thinly sliced citron

1 cup chopped candied peel

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon mace

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound finely chopped suet - powdery fine

1 1/4 cups cognac



Pudding

1 1/4 pounds (approximately) fresh bread crumbs

1 cup scalded milk

1 cup sherry or port

12 eggs, well beaten

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Cognac



Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.



Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.



To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.
Reply:Check out this spot - Diana's Desserts (not mine by the way)



Looks like an easy way and perfect for a school project. Good luck and have fun!



http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/...

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I want to use dark purple(plum or eggplant) coloured bridesmaid dresses...what flowers would work?

Preferably not pink! I want to go for a dramatic look because I have a tradtional ball gown for a dress. Please help!! Any colour scheme ideas would be great!!

I want to use dark purple(plum or eggplant) coloured bridesmaid dresses...what flowers would work?
What about something like these calla lilies? They are very dramatic...and beautiful!

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http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/Products/...

You could also try going for a nice deep red. That would look beautiful with a plum shade dress.

http://www.mandartau.com/orange%20lily%2...

http://thumb5.webshots.net/t/52/452/1/55...

You could always do something with multi-colors. It would make it look very dramatic as well...

http://www.sunandseabeachweddings.com/Co...

http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...

Here are some other nice ones that I found as well...

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http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com/newsle...

http://static.zoovy.com/img/greatlookz/W...

http://www.tramswedding.com/images/bouqu...

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Reply:White lilies. Lots of greenery. The green and the white will look great against the purple.
Reply:Lillies are pretty and clean, if you want to go fluffy..you could add some mums.
Reply:This would look totally awesome - very dramatic -

http://www.mcadamsweddingflorist.com/def...

The bridesmaids could just have a smaller version of yours.

Or go with lavender -

http://www.mcadamsweddingflorist.com/def...

http://www.mcadamsweddingflorist.com/def...
Reply:I would sit down at the bookstore (don't buy the books but just look at all of the wedding ones and the gardening flower arrantment section. martha stewart has the best wedding book (oh course)! I think these flower would look good:

Stephanotis,purple cream calla lillies ,even Bulk Blackish Purple Carnations, mixed with light pink roses



http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/Wedd...



http://www.rosesource.com/Pink_Roses_s/1...
Reply:My friend did purple liliacs. light green hydrengas, white roses...--GORGEOUS! I was in the wedding %26amp; wore a plum dress...:)
Reply:Perhaps the bridesmaids' bouquets in a white/ivory/cream colored flowers, like roses or calla lillies, with the stems wrapped in dark purple ribbon with pearls. then the bridal bouquet can be the cream colored flowers, highlighted by those really dark calla lillies, i think they are technically an ultra dark wine/red color but they look like a really rich dark purple, almost black. you can do the same alternated trend with the guys if you like. for example, have the groomsmen wear ties that match bridesmaid dresses with a single white calla lilly boutineer, and the groom in an ivoryish tie and a boutineer of a single dark calla lily (or reversed).



you could also throw in some gold as an accent
Reply:What about orange flowers? That would really pop off the dark.
Reply:It would be pretty to just do different shades of purple, like this bouquet:

http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/r...

If you want something brighter go for orange in it, like birds of paradise! That would be dramatic and very pretty.
Reply:My girls dresses are eggplant and they are going to carry Picasso Calla lillies, which are cream colored with deep purple centers, and ivory roses. My bouquet will be the colorful one with different shades of purple, mauve, and some very deep red as an accent. I think it is going to look great and it is something different from what I have seen lately where the brides bouquet is cream and the bridesmaids bouquets are really colorful.
Reply:for a dramatic look, I think a one-color bouquet would look nice. I think cream colored flowers would be the most elegant. or for a modern look, maybe light blue or light green (like hydrangeas). wrap the stems in dark purple ribbon.
Reply:I think light pinks would be nice
Reply:Cream or champagne would be very elegant looking with the plum. Since you don't like pink, what about a deep mauve incorporated with the cream, or deep purple status for the dramatic contrast.



It would also depend when you are getting married. I would go with seasonal flowers to stay within your budget.
Reply:I did a wedding last August where the b'maid dresses were a dark purple and we used purples, reds, %26amp; yellows in their bouquets. It was very pretty! Yellow by itself is a good choice too, b/c it is on the exact opposite side of the color wheel from purple. Therefore, it is the perfect contrasting color. Be careful not to use too dark a bouquet choice, though or they will not be seen well against the dark dresses.

How do you make plum jam?

throw them off a cliff? ;c]

How do you make plum jam?
If you are lucky enough to have a plum tree this plum jam is great for holiday gifts. Although these seem time-consuming it is mostly standing time and very little actual working time.









Ingredients



* 5 lbs Italian plum (any small plum, including wild plums)

* 5 3/4 cups sugar

* 1 lemon, juice and grated peel



Directions



1.

1

Make a slit in sides of washed plums with a sharp knfe. Remove and discard pits, leaving plums whole.

2.

2

Arrange plums in bottom of heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Add sugar, lemon juice and peel. Set aside in a cool area overnight.

3.

3

Next morning bring plum mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and stir. Set aside in cool area 1 day.

4.

4

Nex morning bring plum mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming frequently.

5.

5

Remove fruit from saucepan using a slotted spoon. Reserve.

6.

6

Boil liquid until syrup reaches the thread stage (or 230-degrees F on a candy thermometer).

7.

7

Add fruit to syrup and return to a boil. Cool completely.

8.

8

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Reply:INGREDIENTS:



* 3 pounds firm plums, cut into eighths, seeds discarded

* 1/2 cup water

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice

* 7-1/2 cups sugar

* 1 (3-ounce) package commercial pectin



PREPARATION:

Place plums, water, and lemon juice in a large non-aluminum stockpot. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft.



You should end up with about 4-1/2 cups.



Stir in sugar. Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring. Add pectin and return to a boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.



Pour even amounts into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch of space at the top. Wipe rims and seal with sterilized lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, let cool, and label jars. Store plum jam in a cool, dry place.



Yield: 4 pints jam
Reply:use plums and sugar



make sure you keep the plum seeds in the mixture while you're cooking the jam otherwise the jam mixture will turn runny
Reply:Get a bucket of 100 plums and jump into it 1000 times.
Reply:You need plums and sugar to do plum jam
Reply:hit a plum with a sledge hammer

Plum Jam or Jelly?

I need a good recipe for a Plum Jam or Jelly for my grandparents. I was looking with my grandmother in her cook books but they all call for alot of sugar and my grandfather can't have that because he is diabetic. I really want to find them one because my grandmother has alot of plums right now and my grandfather loves anything with plums in it. Help please??

Plum Jam or Jelly?
http://www.cookingcache.com/lowfat/sugar...



This calls for Italian plums but i don't see any reason why they have to be particular... a plum is a plum.
Reply:Take advantage of fresh plums in season to make delicious plum jam. You can use any variety of plums or mix them.

INGREDIENTS:



* 3 pounds firm plums, cut into eighths, seeds discarded

* 1/2 cup water

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice

* 7-1/2 cups sugar

* 1 (3-ounce) package commercial pectin



PREPARATION:

Place plums, water, and lemon juice in a large non-aluminum stockpot. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft.



You should end up with about 4-1/2 cups.



Stir in sugar. Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring. Add pectin and return to a boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.



Pour even amounts into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch of space at the top. Wipe rims and seal with sterilized lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, let cool, and label jars. Store plum jam in a cool, dry place.

Anyone ever heard of Victoria Plum books?

There are victoria Plum dolls too. Tell me what you know about this character and where I can find books online. (besides Ebay). Thanks.

Anyone ever heard of Victoria Plum books?
i loved her as i grew up!!! you can buy books from as little as a pound from amazon.co.uk.....

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Nokia N95: What colors available here besides silver/plum?

Is the pink or red Nokia N95 already available here in the Philippines?

Nokia N95: What colors available here besides silver/plum?
pink is available

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I have a dark green sofa; what should I paint my wall? It's between plum, burgundy, or taupe/tan. Thoughts?

I would suggest the taupe/tan personally. The dark sofa combined with dark plum or burgandy walls would be a bit too much in my opinion. It would be much easier to have a neutral wall coloring, this way you can mix in a variety of colors %26amp; patterns in your furniture %26amp; still have it all match.

I have a dark green sofa; what should I paint my wall? It's between plum, burgundy, or taupe/tan. Thoughts?
You should pick the color that is timeless. Make sure that you choose the color you won't get tired of. Personally I would

with a neutral color (beige) and if you want to bring the dark plum or burgundy in your room use textiles and accents.
Reply:I would go for plum if you want something really dramatic. If you want something more natural and relaxed then I would go with the tan/taupe color.
Reply:I would go for the taupe/tan color. I have used it throughout my home and it is so versatile yet is warm and inviting and would wear better than a plum or burgundy. Go with the taupe/tan and the green sofa, and bring in the other colors in accents such a pillows and such.



Try a shade such as potato skin:

http://www.dutchboy.com/colors/families/...
Reply:Taupe/Tan...my choice...since you don't say what type of flooring you have, carpet, tile, vinyl...safest would ber taupe/tan.
Reply:I would do a taupe, like "doeskin" by sherwin williams:

http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_...
Reply:go with the taupe and then incorporate the plum and burgundy colors in with throws and pillows. Mix different patterns and textures within the same color family.

When in the south I asked a local if I was close to a town? He replied "Pert neer but not plum" How far?

Is this a southern standard of measure?

When in the south I asked a local if I was close to a town? He replied "Pert neer but not plum" How far?
I certainly hope not. I have lived in the South all of my life. Where on earth were you?
Reply:close but not in the city. although some areas of the country have this way of talking it's not a standard.
Reply:What part of the south were you in? Most of us southerners do not speak like that. Now it's true in little country towns though.

Is a prune a dried plum or type of plum?

its a dried plum

Is a prune a dried plum or type of plum?
Is this the beginning of the new Dark ages? As you age or sit too long in the sun, you get wrinkles. Same goes for plums! And who wants to be a prune? Check out the adverts on TV, because you're worth it!
Reply:Its a dried plum
Reply:a prune is a dried plum I know it does not taste like a plum but then sultanas don't taste like grapes
Reply:dried plum :| yuk lol
Reply:Dried plum
Reply:it's a dried plum
Reply:yes it is a dried plum
Reply:A prune is in fact a plum that is dried.
Reply:A prune is a dried plum.
Reply:Yep
Reply:its a dried plum
Reply:dried plum
Reply:its a dried plum %26amp; also canned in juice YUK I can't stand them BUT each to their own
Reply:a prune is a dried plum. Prunes are to plums what raisins are to grapes.
Reply:it is a dried plum
Reply:Yes, a prune is a dried plum.

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Does anyone have a recipe for plum chutney?

PLUM CHUTNEY



2 lb. plums

1 lb. carrots

1 c. vinegar

1 lb. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1 lb. dates, pitted and chopped



Pit and cut up plums; crack a few pits and take out the kernels. Grate carrots. Add the plums, kernels and carrots to the vinegar and boil steadily until soft, 40 minutes. Then add the sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, ground ginger and dates and boil for about 30 minutes or until thick. Pour into hot jars and seal

Does anyone have a recipe for plum chutney?
time to make 50 min 20 min prep



4 quarts plums, pitted and chopped

3 cups brown sugar

1 cup raisins

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup onions, chopped

2 tablespoons mustard seeds

2 teaspoons dried ginger

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon salt

1 jalapeno, diced

3 cups vinegar







1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepot.

2. Bring to a boil reduce heat.

3. Simmer until thick.

4. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

5. Ladle into hot jars, remove air bubbles leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

6. Adjust lids and process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
Reply:no
Reply:here it is..



Plum Chutney



2 quarts Italian plums

3 cups cranberries

6 large jalapeno peppers

1 cup minced fresh ginger

1 cup water

2 cups sugar

1 cup vinegar

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon whole cardamom pods

12 kaffir lime leaves



Wash, pit and chop the plums.

Wearing gloves, stem, seed and chop the peppers.

Put the plums, cranberries and peppers in a large kettle.

Add the ginger, peeled and grated.

Add the water, sugar, vinegar and spices.

Put the jars into a large canning kettle, and cover with water to an inch above the tops of the jars.

Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.

Simmer the fruit mixture until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Remove the keffir lime leaves and cardamom.

Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal with lids sterilized according to the manufacturers instructions.

(Generally, boil for 5 minutes.) Boiling water process 15 minutes.

Looking far a recipe far plum jelly?

This one sounds easy (I've never tried it).



PLUM JELLY



To get juice for jelly, wash plums and cover in water. Boil a few minutes. Cool and strain or put through a sieve.



5 1/2 c. juice

7 1/2 c. sugar

1 box Sure Jell



Bring juice to a boil; add Sure Jell, bring again to a boil; add sugar. Boil for several minutes until juice spins a thread. Let set a few minutes. Skim off top. Pour in clean jars and seal.

Looking far a recipe far plum jelly?
There is a pectin in a box named SureJell. I have used it for .......50 years. Inside the box are receipes and I have used most of them. Not a bad one in the bunch.

If you follow their directions you'll know what supplies you need and how many jars/glasses you'll have in the end.

Fresh plum jelly and jam is soooooo great! There is a wild plum ( sand plum) in Oklahoma that also makes wonderful jelly.

good luck

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Nokia N95: What colors available here besides silver/plum?

Is the pink or red Nokia N95 already available here in the Philippines?

Nokia N95: What colors available here besides silver/plum?
pink is available

Can you prune a 10' sparse, spindly purple leaf plum bush back to about 4'?

bush is about 8-9 years old - is very leggy

Can you prune a 10' sparse, spindly purple leaf plum bush back to about 4'?
In a word . . . No



if you want to try and prune out a third or so at a time over a 3 year period to lower it that way-it will probably work.



That is if you are speaking about the "purple sandcherry"/"purple leaf plum"



btw: it is not a "bush" it is a tree. the smallest variety I know of is-

Prunus x cistena which gorws to 7ft high by 7ft wide.



Most homeowners buy

prunus cerasifera 20 x 20, or Prunus x newport 15 x 15



Rick ~30yrs in profession.
Reply:I just want to agree, no. My arborist boyfriend says a tree can handle about a 25% reduction, and that's it. When you do prune, be sure to do it properly. Check out the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) website: http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pru... They have drawings to help.

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When is the time to prune Victoria plum trees?

In April time, thinning the branches then will help to stop the tree overproducing plums, ironic I know but especially in a good year when frost doesn't damage the blossom there is a real danger the branches will break later with the weight of the crop. It also allows the light into the tree which helps the fruit to ripen. If you prune later, or the branches break, there is a danger of 'silver leaf' disease entering the cuts or broken edges. Sometimes you will find the developing plums have a mummified appearance or brown rot with a spotty sort of pimply eruption on the surface, you need to pick these diseased fruits off otherwise the damage spreads to all the nearby fruit. Pruning at the correct time also helps to keep a more regular year by year crop because if a tree overdoes it and fruits really well in one year it might take a rest from fruiting the next one or two years. The same principle applies to damsons and greengages.

Edit 1. As in most things there are different opinions, having since checked on various web sites my thoughts mirror those practised by a place called Cam Valley Orchards, Meldreth, Cambs. a commercial plum grower and since he needs to make a living out of his trees, if its good enough for him its good enogh for me. Apparently he grows a lot of victoria plums. He also advises actually thining the fruit itself as it developes to ensure a disease free and better, healthier crop.Apparently, because silver leaf spores thrive in the damp and high humidity, if you wouldn't put your washing out because its wet, humidy or rain is expected, don't prune, If its a dry, blustry day and your washing will be ok then its usually ok to prune.

When is the time to prune Victoria plum trees?
Established trees need to be pruned in June.



This page give you step by step instructions.



http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_...
Reply:As a rule of thumb it's pips in the winter, (apples and pears) and stones in the summer (plums and cherries).

Remember to seal the cuts.
Reply:anytime except when they are bearing fruit.
Reply:In the Springtime when the sap is rising.
Reply:Mid winter when the tree is dormant. Cut back long branches by a third and open out the grown of the tree. This will allow light in and air to circulate so there is less chance of silver leaf. This is a fungal disease of plum trees which the Victoria variety is very susceptible to.

My plum tree has not produced fruit in 3 years, and the trunk and white stuff on it how do i get it back ?

sounds like fire blight , the white stuff i mean , this usally means boom for the tree , ask a pro at your local garden center

My new house has a flowering plum is the fruit safe to eat?

Generally, most flowering plum trees produces no fruit. When they do, the fruit is purple and edible.

My new house has a flowering plum is the fruit safe to eat?
ask the previous owner first
Reply:you will have to wait and see... they are renowned for being full of fruit fly or worm...t

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Has anyone read the Stephanie Plum series?

I have read all of them and an looooooooove the books!

Has anyone read the Stephanie Plum series?
Love Stephanie Plum. She is so down to earth with all of her difficulties. I don't know of anyone else who has lost so many cars, has two hunks wanting her affetions. I just love Grandma Mazur. She is just so fiesty and wanting to be involved with Stephanie in any case she is working.
Reply:Love them all and can't wait til the next one!!!!!
Reply:Yes, if you want to be entertained and have the time they are worth the effort.

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Easy recipes for plum jam, marinades and bbq sauces?

Cinnamon Plum Jam

7 cups sugar

5 cups coarsely ground peeled plums (about 2-1/2 pounds)

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large kettle, combine sugars, plums, water and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; return to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon. Skim off foam. Pour hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Yield: 7 half-pints. http://recipes.tasteofhome.com/eRMS/recp...



Plum Marinade

1/2 cup plum preserves

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a small bowl combine all marinade ingredients

http://www.everydaycook.com/recipebox/me...



Plum Barbecue Sauce

1/4 cup onion

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup chili sauce

2 teaspoons prepared brown mustard

1 (16-ounce) can plums, drained and chopped

1 (6-ounce) can frozen concentrated lemonade

In a medium saucepan saute onion in butter stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chili sauce, prepared brown mustard, pitted, chopped plums, and frozen concentrated lemonade (undiluted). Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/sauce/plum_b...



Dad's Smokin' Asian Texas BBQ Sauce

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...



PLUM Links

http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/Fruits_and_...

Easy recipes for plum jam, marinades and bbq sauces?
go to cooks.com
Reply:PLUM JAM



1 jar plum jam (if possible buy preserves)

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

1/4 c. honey

1/4 tsp. salt (optional)



Gently bring all ingredients to boiling. Good with chicken and many Oriental recipes. Serve hot or cold. Can be refrigerated for 2 days.





BBQ MARINADE SAUCE



1/4 c. salad oil

1/4 c. Kikkoman soy sauce

1/2 tsp. white pepper

2 tbsp. catsup

1 tbsp. cider vinegar

2 cloves minced garlic (I use the jar type)



Combine all ingredients in jar and shake thoroughly. Pour marinade over: chicken or pork chops or beef for kabobs and allow to marinate for minimum of 12 hours (24 hours recommended) in a covered container in the refrigerator. Brush on additional sauce while grilling.

Multiply the ingredients 4x for 6 to 8 chicken pieces.

Any characters similar to the Stephanie Plum character in Janet Evanovich's novels. Looking for a new read

I really enjoy the love triangle and quirky characters of the Evanovich series. Any other books with similar characters, love triangles, mysteries? Thanks!

Any characters similar to the Stephanie Plum character in Janet Evanovich's novels. Looking for a new read
i love Janet Evanonitch, too. ty some Jennifer Crusie's her characters get really wacky, too.but idon't think anyone comes close to Stephanie. she's one of a kind

Want to look at a picture of a leaf from a plum tree?

If you are looking for pictures of plum tree leaves, try this link...



http://img.search.yahoo.com/search/image...

Want to look at a picture of a leaf from a plum tree?
This is a very strange question.

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A good receipe for plum confit?

Try the following



Plum confit

50g butter

2 plums (de-stoned and segmented)

1 large green apple (granny smith or golden delicious, core removed and segmented)

1 large red onion (sliced)

1 cup dry apple cider

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 star anise

half a teaspoon ground cloves

1 tablespoon brown sugar



This will take about 45 minutes to an hour, but it can be made in advance if this is easier for you. In a large saucepan, over high heat, melt the butter and add the onion, apple and plums. After browning the fruits and onion slightly (about two to five minutes), add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to a low simmer and leave for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Make sure the confit does not boil dry or burn. Once completed, remove the star anise and set aside.

A good receipe for plum confit?
Barbara why don't you just cut your tongue out and make plum jam out of that.

Oh no that wouldn't work. Your tongue is too sour. Report It
Reply:Crispy-skin duck with blood plum sauce



Serves 6-8 (as part of banquet)







Preparation time overnight



Cooking time 1 to 2 hours













Ingredients

? tbsp Sichuan pepper

1? tbsp salt

1 x 1.5kg/3lb duck

35g/1?oz plain (all-purpose) flour

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

For the blood plum sauce

250ml/8?fl oz water

225g/8oz white sugar

250g/8oz ripe blood plums (about 4), cut in ?; substitute 2 oranges if you can't get blood plums

165ml/5?fl oz fish sauce

6 whole star anise

2 cinnamon quills

85ml/3fl oz lime juice







Method

1. Dry-roast the Sichuan peppercorns with the salt in a heavy-based pan until they begin to 'pop' and become aromatic. Allow to cool, then grind to a powder with a pestle and mortar or spice grinder.

2. Meanwhile, rinse duck under cold water. Trim away excess fat from inside and outside the cavity, but keep neck, parson's nose and winglets intact. Pat dry and rub the skin all over with the Sichuan pepper and salt mixture. Cover duck and place in refrigerator overnight to marinate.

3. Transfer duck to a large steamer basket. Place basket over a pan of boiling water and steam, covered with a tight-fitting lid, for about 1? hours, or until the duck is cooked through (to test, insert a small knife between leg and breast - the juices should run clear). Using tongs, gently remove duck from steamer and place on a tray, breast-side up, to drain. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to refrigerator to cool further.

4. Meanwhile, make the plum sauce. Combine water and sugar in a small pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about five minutes, or until slightly reduced. Add plums, fish sauce and spices and simmer for a further minute. Stir through lime juice and remove pan from stove. Keep the sauce warm while you fry the duck.

5. Place cooled duck breast-side up on a chopping board and, using a large knife or cleaver, cut duck in half lengthways through breastbone and backbone. Carefully ease meat away from carcass, leaving thighs, legs and wings intact. Lightly toss duck halves in flour to coat, shaking off any excess. Heat vegetable oil in a hot wok until the surface seems to shimmer slightly. Deep-fry duck halves, one at a time, for about three minutes, or until well browned and crispy. Using tongs, carefully remove duck from oil and drain well on kitchen paper, then leave to rest in a warm place for five minutes.

6. Finally, with a large knife or cleaver, slice the duck, arrange on a platter and spoon over the hot plum sauce.
Reply:no idea...

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How do I find a copy of "The Lost Plum Pudding" by Mrs. Allen?

ebay is best bet or half.com

How do I find a copy of "The Lost Plum Pudding" by Mrs. Allen?
Have you tried the Barnes and Noble used or out of print section it might be more expensive but if you already tired eBay and amazon that's the only other place I can think of.
Reply:ebay or half.com

I tried Amazon.. its not on there
Reply:www.amazon.com

www.abebooks.com

www.bookfinders.com

www.barnesandnoble.com

www.allbooksstore.com

How would "deep plum" (L'oreal's 416 Excellence creme) hair colour suit an Indian (dusky) skintone?

And how long does L'Oreal's Excellence Creme Permanent hair colour stay, anyway?

How would "deep plum" (L'oreal's 416 Excellence creme) hair colour suit an Indian (dusky) skintone?
Well assuming that you hair is naturally a very dark brown probably close to black (level 1 or 2), it won't look like you dyed it at all except for in sunlight or bright light ...where your hair will look a very deep reddish purple....which sounds pretty nice for the autumn season



The hair dye you're planning on using is a level 4 shade and since you're buying it in the box kit, the developer that is mixed with the hair color is not going to be strong enough to get your hair the shade on the box. Honestly those hair dyes are meant for people that are only going no more than 2 levels lighter...if they're going darker it really doesn't matter.



If you really want to get your hair that color you'll have to make a trip to be beauty supply store or the salon.



Here's a chart with the haircolor levels:

http://www.style-hair-magazine.com/image...



To answer your question about permanent hair color, it's meant to stay in for more than 24 shampoos or more...they do fade out depending on your hair condition and how you take care of it but, they don't fade back to your natural haircolor.
Reply:it looks really nice as highlights though only if its long if your hair is short like shoulder then it will look bad
Reply:Use Microsoft Paint (it comes with Windows) on a picture of yourself with your hair changed to the color you think it will turn out. There are even better, but costly probgrams that can do that. Some programs even let you change hairstyles.
Reply:I think it would bring out the deep reds in your skintone, that would be really good.



It stays on until you wash it off. :]

Is plum sauce made from plums?

1 cup plum jam

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1 pinch of garlic salt

1/3 - 1/2 cup of water (depending on how thick the jam is)

PREPARATION:

Mix the ingredients together well. Bring to a boil on low heat. Cool the sauce and store in a jar in the refrigerator. Use within a few days

Is plum sauce made from plums?
i guess japanes (plum) trees?
Reply:The Chinese dipping sauce is made from sweet plums, sugar, ginger and chilies.
Reply:no from plum fairies.
Reply:yes it is made from plums

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I would like to import a Japanese plum tree to the united states. Anyone know how to apply for certification.

You can get Japanese plum trees already in the United States. Local nursery carry a bevy of them.

I would like to import a Japanese plum tree to the united states. Anyone know how to apply for certification.
Look up CFIA

Stands for Canadian Food Inspection Administration.

PNT, how to get an import permit.

fOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION, COMES UNDER "nOVELTY" Plants, the tree may have to be put in quarintine like as of you had a dog or pet sent oversea.

Remember the Japanese Maple Beatle, eating the Maple Trees.

How do store sell Japnese Maple trees, or plum tree, I remember when I was a kid we had two ornamental Plum trees planted in the front garden, brought from here in Canada, impoting has been going on for years.

Need name and your address and the one sending it, also.

Ox Tail and German Plum Cake (Pflaumenkuchen)?

Anyone have a good recipe for Oxtail? My grandmother used to make it long long long ago and it was sooooo good.



Also, her German Plum cake. Gosh would I would love to have a piece right now.

Ox Tail and German Plum Cake (Pflaumenkuchen)?
My Favorite Oxtails with Buttered Rice Recipe !



Oxtails:

2 whole oxtails, sliced in 2-inch pieces

House Seasoning, recipe follows

Several dashes soy sauce

2 large yellow onions, sliced into half-moons

3 to 4 bay leaves

Buttered Rice:

2 cups uncooked rice

4 cups water

1 stick butter

Kosher salt





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Trim fat from oxtails. In a broiling pan, toss oxtails with House Seasoning and soy sauce. Top with onions and bay leaves. Add water to fill pan 1/4 of the way to the top. Cover pan with foil and bake until oxtails are tender, about 2 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove foil cover from meat and brown in oven for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Prepare rice according to package directions, adding butter and salt, to taste. Serve rice alongside ox tails.





House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.



Yield: 1 1/2 cups



This is great, you should definitely try it.



Now about the German Plum Cake, here's a good recipe :)



Ingredients



Dough

4 cups all-purpose wheat flour

1 ounce baker's yeast, see note

4 tablespoons sugar

1 cup milk

1/3 cup butter, unsalted and melted

1 egg

1 pinch salt



Filling

3 1/2 lbs damson plums, see note

Topping

4 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon



Directions

1 Sift flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle.

2 Crumble yeast into well and mix it with 1 tablespoon of sugar, milk and some flour. This first yeast-mixture should be still fluid. Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes.

3 Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and a good pinch of salt and mix with yeast mixture and flour. Knead with floured hands until dough is peeling away from the side of the bowl and blistering. This step may take 10 minutes (or more). Use some additional flour, if dough is too sticky. At the end you should have a smooth dough.

4 Cover and let rise in warm place for about 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled.

5 Meanwhile prepare the plums. Cut lengthwise and pit them. Cut the still connected plum halves once again lengthwise, but do not cut through. You should have a depitted plum which you can easily flatten.

6 Grease backing tray. Dough is calculated for a baking tray of 11 3/4 x 15 inches.

7 Remove yeast dough from bowl, knead once or twice and roll out on baking tray using a floured rolling pin. Along the sides of the baking tray form a border with yeast dough.

8 Place plums on yeast dough in closely rows and press slightly into dough. Let rise again for 15 minutes.

9 Preheat oven (425 F, 220 C).

10 Bake the plum cake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

11 Meanwhile mix sugar and ground cinnamon for topping.

12 Remove plum cake from oven and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cut into 20 pieces and serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

13 Baker's yeast: If possible use fresh baker's yeast. But you can replace it by 1 1/2 packages dry yeast.

14 Damson Plums: a traditional German Plum Cake is made with the slightly tart and not too juicy Damson Plums. You can also use other plum varieties, but the plums shouldn't be over-ripped or too juicy. I have tried it with other plum varieties and have reduced amount of sugar in topping.

15 German Plum Cake: in my opinion this cake has to be made with yeast dough. It takes more time to make than other doughs, but it is worthwhile. Don't be afraid of the juices. This cake has to be juicy!

16 There are existing several names for this type of frutit cake in Germany: Zwetschgenkuchen, Pflaumenkuchen and in Bavaria Zwetschgendatschi. Zwetschgen is the German name for Damson plums.
Reply:Oxtail with wine



INGREDIENTS

2 (750 milliliter) bottles dry red wine

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

5 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces

1/2 cup butter, divided

5 shallots, chopped

5 cloves garlic, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 bay leaf

2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley

5 cups beef broth







DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Simmer the red wine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced by half. Meanwhile, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Dredge the oxtail in the seasoned flour, and shake off excess; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoon of butter in a roasting pan over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Remove the oxtails from the pan and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-low and melt another 2 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Stir in the shallots, garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, parsley, beef broth, and reduced red wine. Place the browned oxtail on top of the vegetables in a single layer, then bring to a boil.

Cover with a tight fitting lid or aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven until the oxtail is very tender and nearly falling off the bone, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Once the oxtail is tender, remove the meat to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm. Strain the remaining braising liquid through a mesh strainer into a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced to 2 cups. Whisk in the remaining butter and pour over the oxtail to serve.

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Plum cake with chocolate



INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup raisins

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup cocoa

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

3 eggs

2 cups applesauce

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts





DIRECTIONS

Soak raisins in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then the applesauce. Beat the flour mixture into the applesauce mixture. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Turn batter into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Chill in refrigerator
Reply:Ingredients

Dough

4 cups all-purpose wheat flour

1 ounce baker's yeast, see note

4 tablespoons sugar

1 cup milk

1/3 cup butter, unsalted and melted

1 egg

1 pinch salt



Filling

3 1/2 lbs damson plums, see note



Topping

4 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon



Directions

1Sift flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle.



2Crumble yeast into well and mix it with 1 tablespoon of sugar, milk and some flour. This first yeast-mixture should be still fluid. Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes.



3Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and a good pinch of salt and mix with yeast mixture and flour. Knead with floured hands until dough is peeling away from the side of the bowl and blistering. This step may take 10 minutes (or more). Use some additional flour, if dough is too sticky. At the end you should have a smooth dough.



4Cover and let rise in warm place for about 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled.



5Meanwhile prepare the plums. Cut lengthwise and pit them. Cut the still connected plum halves once again lengthwise, but do not cut through. You should have a depitted plum which you can easily flatten.



6Grease backing tray. Dough is calculated for a baking tray of 11 3/4 x 15 inches.



7Remove yeast dough from bowl, knead once or twice and roll out on baking tray using a floured rolling pin. Along the sides of the baking tray form a border with yeast dough.



8Place plums on yeast dough in closely rows and press slightly into dough. Let rise again for 15 minutes.



9Preheat oven (425 F, 220 C).



10Bake the plum cake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.



11Meanwhile mix sugar and ground cinnamon for topping.



12Remove plum cake from oven and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cut into 20 pieces and serve warm or cold with whipped cream.



13NOTE on Baker's yeast: If possible use fresh baker's yeast. But you can replace it by 1 1/2 packages dry yeast.



14NOTE on Damson Plums: a traditional German Plum Cake is made with the slightly tart and not too juicy Damson Plums. You can also use other plum varieties, but the plums shouldn't be over-ripped or too juicy. I have tried it with other plum varieties and have reduced amount of sugar in topping.



15NOTE on traditional German Plum Cake: in my opinion this cake has to be made with yeast dough. It takes more time to make than other doughs, but it is worthwhile. Don't be afraid of the juices. This cake has to be juicy!



16There are existing several names for this type of frutit cake in Germany: Zwetschgenkuchen, Pflaumenkuchen and in Bavaria Zwetschgendatschi. Zwetschgen is the German name for Damson plums.
Reply:If you want a great ox tail recipe, then you will have to consult the Jamaica West Indians. It is a stewed dish. It could been done just as easy in a crock pot. Type in keywords "jamaican food, west indian food, ox tails". Delicious. Normally served with rice and peas, cabbage and sweet plantain. Don't forget the coco bread, either. Keep cookin'.

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Im plum and ugly how do I get somebody to like by the im femaleuseing afreinds pc?

Ihave brown eyes brown hair well build i never go out apart from gettin food in i like action films drink a glass wine scared to go out keep thinkin people lookin at me

Im plum and ugly how do I get somebody to like by the im femaleuseing afreinds pc?
I was so uggly as a child that: My mom made me wear a porkchop around my neck just to get the dog to play with me. On holidays she used my face to make gorilla cookies.
Reply:You have to know,love and believe that you are beautiful YOURSELF!! That alone will attract people to you.
Reply:No one will ever think you're beautiful until you think you're beautiful. Its starts with self.
Reply:very cpmlex situation
Reply:First you need to stop using other photos to represent yourself. Second, while it is true that people first see the outside appearance, the true person you are inside will always shine through.



Now, I don't know if you are Fugly or not, and I don't know what kind of person you are. So for starters, just try to be your self and stop hiding. I realize that it is easier for me to say than maybe for you to do, but start somewhere.



Introduce yourself to someone. Even me. I have the ability to be honest yet tactful, and I can give you a true estimation of what I see in you. Perhaps you need to talk about it. If you are willing to talk then I am willing to listen.



But I do understand how you feel. Don't know that I agree with it, but at least I understand this is the way you feel.
Reply:You might start by brushing up on your English grammar.



If you are a female, then you call all the shots when it comes to relationships. It doesn't matter if you are butt ugly. You might have to lower your standards.



However, I have a friend who got married and he was really good looking, tall and had a dark tan. I grew up with him and girls always chased him around like mosquitos to a sweaty mexican. The girl he finally married and had a kid with (in that order) was rather large and overweight. She wasn't very pretty at all. Yet, he picked her over all the other HOT girls. I don't know why, but its a fact.
Reply:So!!! You should have higher self_esteem. Others won't like you if you don't like yourself.

Can I plant plum / fig trees if they have been bare rooted (exposed to elements) for 4 weeks? (Winter time)?

I am in Australia and it is winter time.



I have a plum and a fig tree that I bought commerically. They came with plastic bags around the roots. I opened the bags after I bought them intending to plant the trees immediately. However, that never happened and I ended up leaving them sitting like that in my backyard.



Will they survive or has it been too much for them? I realise they are dormant at this time of year (winter).



Thanks,

redcattledogblue

Can I plant plum / fig trees if they have been bare rooted (exposed to elements) for 4 weeks? (Winter time)?
Are you kidding............................ A whole month, bare rooted, just laying, freezing their nuts off; How do they look? OK, I'll stop making fun! Take a knife blade, or something semi sharp, your finger nail, or even the edge of a coin and scrape the tree trunk about 2-inches. What does the inside of the slash look like? Is it green, and at all moist looking? Was it hard to scrape and dry inside? Any moisture at all? Tap that trunk with your implement, does it sound hard like Tap, tap,tap like hard wood, or soft, your call! go up, to the branches and give them a little scrape and resonating test, I think you will find they are hard and stick like, if so pitch it , it's history......Ahe good luck to u mate, Urlaroo to you too!
Reply:You can--but they have a high chance of dying if the roots got too dried out. Plant them anyway, give them lots of water and keep your fingers crossed.

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How can i make my hair plum?

Can i use grapes? Plums? Anything, just not anything from the store!!!! Answer quick!!!!______ Thanks

How can i make my hair plum?
Boil a pot of water and then put in two packs of purple Kool-Aid and one pack of red. Mix it up and stick your hair in for like 20-30 min. Then take it out, wipe it off with a towel and then rinse it in cool water. Let it dry and there you go.
Reply:haha umm i dont think you can dye your hair using food..

But if you do decide to dye it plum, make sure thats what you want.. because i dyed it that color 3 years ago and i still can't get the red completely out of my hair!



answer mine? :)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
Reply:lol wow sweetie get a book from walmart its like 6 bucks :]
Reply:why would you use food? GO 2 A STINKING HAIR SALON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How to grow plum trees from plum seed?

The plum trees which we buy in North America are usually grafted. The understock determines size hardiness etc. The Cambridge Gage grows on its own rootstock, which is an exception. Trees from seeds are mostly used for understock. The fruit of these trees does not have the high quality of the fruit grown in orchards, so I was told.

However should you want to go ahead with this experiment just use a stone of a very ripe plum. In the fall, bury it in your garden about 1 inch deep and keep the soil moist. In the past the squirrels planted all sorts of trees in my garden: walnuts, hazelnuts, oaks and apricots. So why not try planting the seed of a plum, it will be fun to watch what will develop.

How to grow plum trees from plum seed?
Yep. Getting the seed to germinate may be tricky as sometimes they need chilling before they will start.



Many modern fruit trees are grafted onto different root stocks to improve the fruit tree's ability to handle many different soils or for dwarfing purposes. So what grows from the seed may be somewhat different from a plum purchased at a garden center.



The chances the plum will be a hybrid of two different plum types is remote as most fruit is grown in orchards where there is but one variety. Not saying it can't happen...........

Need a recipe for fried shrimp wontons with herbs served with a plum sauce?

I had this appetizer at an thai-french fusion restaurant. It was fantastic! Thank you all for your help. And I also think the plum sauce may have had ginger in it? And it was not thick or syrupy. It was like the consistency of a vinaigrette. The sauce was light in color as well. Here is the website of the restaurant http://www.siris-nj.com/flash.htm.

Need a recipe for fried shrimp wontons with herbs served with a plum sauce?
CHA PAO TSU



1/2 cup plum sauce

2 dried chinese mushrooms

1/2 lb ground chuck

oil for deep-frying

1/4 lb uncooked shrimp, minced

1/4 cup minced water chestnuts

3 scallions, minced

2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

2 teaspoons cornstarch; dissolved in...

1/4 cup cold water

30 wonton wrappers, 3" by 3"



Prepare Plum Sauce.

Soak mushrooms in hot water 20 minutes, then discard stems and mince caps.



Combine mushrooms, beef, shrimp, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, dry sherry salt, sugar, sesame seed oil and dissolved cornstarch in mixing bowl and mix well.



Cover wonton wrappers with damp cloth to keep moist. Place 1 tsp. filling in center of each wrapper. Fold edges together to form a pouch and seal by giving a slight pinch at top. Heat 4" oil to 375°F in wok or deep-fryer. Deep fry meat savories over high heat until golden brown. Drain. Serve with hot Plum Sauce.







Plum Sauce Recipe



8 cups plums, pitted, Halved (3 lb/1.5 kg)

1 cup onions, Chopped

1 cup water

1 teaspoon gingerroot, Minced

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon coriander, Ground

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon cloves





In large heavy saucepan, bring plums, onions, water, ginger and garlic to boil over medium heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.



Press through food mill or sieve and return to clean pan; stir in sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.



Bring to boil, stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture reaches consistency of applesauce, about 45 minutes.



Fill and seal jars; process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.



Makes about 4 cups



Hope this is what you were looking for !!!

Good Luck. :)
Reply:ok the first one is to request a recipe,the second is for the shrimp wonton and the 3rd is for the plum vinigerette hope it works :)

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Does anyone know the ratio of sugar to plums to make plum brandy?

use a hydrometer to get the the original gravity you need.....the more plums the more taste the more sugar the less taste.....try 50 / 50...see what OG you get and take it from there

Does anyone know the ratio of sugar to plums to make plum brandy?
PLUM BRANDY



Recipe By :

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beverages



Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

1 1/2 lb Plums -- fresh; halved*

2 c Sugar

2 c Gin



*Remove pits In medium glass bowl thoroughly combine all ingredients. Heat

10 minutes on POWER LEVEL 7 (Medium-High) until sugar is dissolved,

stirring once. Continue cooking on POWER LEVEL 1 (Warm) an additional 30

minutes, stirring twice. Cover and let stand 3 to 4 days. Strain before

using
Reply:no...go and google plum brandy or go to kraft.com and put the words in and will give you differnt recipes

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I have a plum tree and there is a big hole in the side and its full of wood lice how do i get rid of them?

I wouldn't worry, woodlice only eat dead plant matter, not living tissue. Like maggots on animal flesh. The problem is what caused the decaying wood to start with? Plums are short lived with soft wood prone to disease and yours may have reached old age. Until you find the underling cause, I would leave them, they may be doing more good than harm. RScott

I have a plum tree and there is a big hole in the side and its full of wood lice how do i get rid of them?
I have that exact same problem only mine is an apple tree. I have not managed to Find anything. you used to get this black tarry stuff that you painted on the branches after you pruned the tree and I think that would have done the job problem is a lot of stuff you can'#t get a hold of any more because of an EU ruling.
Reply:probably will have to cut down the tree since you have wood lice. Or call a tree expert (arborist).

Soil for Dwarf Natal Plum "carissa" bonsai tree?

What kind of soil would I need for a dwarf natal plum "carissa" bonsai tree and where is a good place to order the soil online?

Soil for Dwarf Natal Plum "carissa" bonsai tree?
I have a Natal Plum in a pot and I used a good quality potting mix with an added wetting agent in it. I bought the soil from my local garden centre - I dont know where to buy soil online.

How long does it take for a plum tree to produce fruit?

It depends on the tree. Books I've read say 3 years. Trees I've bought and planted always have info that says 3 years.



I've bought 2 plums that put out fruit the year after I planted them, so that means 1 year. Not many fruit that first year, but a few. The second year with those same trees, and I had at least 50 plums per tree.



Plums produce fruit on the little gnarly side branchlets, and on one year old wood.

How long does it take for a plum tree to produce fruit?
This web site says standard plum trees take three to five years. But it also has info on many different kinds of trees if you are interested.

http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...

Where can I find a Charlotte Plum Comforter set?

Go to:

http://www.overstock.com/sm-charlotte-pl...

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How do i prune a plum tree?

You need to leave a good trunk and prune about a foot above each dividing limb. Get the "Farmer's Almanac" for your area and I'm sure there will be hints in it and prune according to the signs....Good luck!!!

How do i prune a plum tree?
You have to let the plums dehydrate, then all you have to do is pick them...

POLL: Which looks sexier on brown eyes: bright teal green or sultry plum purple?

I just want to know everybody's opinion? I used to have plum and i have teal green eyeliner...so which would make my eyes pop with super black mascara???

POLL: Which looks sexier on brown eyes: bright teal green or sultry plum purple?
Both in their own rights! Personally I vote purple (only when applied right)!

XOXO

Gabby
Reply:Both are nice but plum really makes brown eyes pop esepicially off of darker skin. Plum will look amazing on you esepicially with super black mascara.
Reply:plum -- especially if you have olive or a medium skin tone.
Reply:either
Reply:Plums tend to look better with brown eyes. It makes the eye color pop.
Reply:I have brown eyes, I prefer plum..if you want your eyes to pop out a little bit try putting white or natural color on the waterline.
Reply:plum

well it would go by your personality

but my eyes are brown and everyone seems to notice my eyes with purple
Reply:TEAL GREEN!

THAT COLOUR IS SO BEAUTIFUL! IT'S BETTER THAN PLUM "IN MY OPINION" AND IT WOULD GO AMAZING WITH BLACK MASCARA!!!

I'VE PESONALLY TRIED THIS BEFORE AND I LOVE IT!
Reply:Plum.
Reply:I think that they are both super sexy. Have you ever tried mixing them together. are they bright and i love they dark lashes but i would stick with a hot pink eyeliner and a black charcoal mascara.
Reply:I would have to say that plum purple would be my favorite...



Check out some of these colors from Sephora:

The Sephora Brand Jumbo Eye Pencil comes in great colors, including some purples and teals.



http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh...



Only $5!

Good luck!

What can be done to ripen a store bought Plum quicker?

Put it in a brown paper bag with an apple, and let it sit for a day or two in a cool dark place like in a cabinet etc.



The apple gives off a gas that will help other fruit to ripen. I know this sounds like an old wives tale, but it actually is true.

What can be done to ripen a store bought Plum quicker?
Put your unripened Plums in a paper bag on the counter for a couple of days. They should ripen nicely and be ready to eat. As fruit ripens it releases a natural hormone called ethylene. The paper bag traps this gas close to the fruit, thus ripening it more quickly, while still allowing some ventilation. But be careful -- your peaches and plums can go from rock hard to mush in a few days if you don't monitor them.



Enjoy!
Reply:most fruits will ripen faster...tomatoes included wrapped in newspaper and put into a brown paper bag works well in just a couple of days
Reply:if you have a rice bin at home that can include the plums inside it, then just place it inside the container, with the rice of course, and it should ripen a lot faster than just leaving it on the counter.

If i'm wearing lilac eyeshadow with a plum accent shadow...what color should my lips be?

I would say like a mocha color. Something neutral that won't draw attention away from your eye color, but not too light for your complexion.



I use this stuff called SexyMotherPucker...they sell it at Target.

Good luck!

If i'm wearing lilac eyeshadow with a plum accent shadow...what color should my lips be?
neutral or a light pink shade Report It
Reply:A chocolate brown or caramel colored lipstick would look great with your eyeshadow. You can also use a nude color lipstick, but I think it's more fun to wear a rich brown color!
Reply:A neutral lip tone... nothing too bright or dark, to detract from the emphasis on your eyes.
Reply:a neutral color
Reply:pearly sheer - no color!
Reply:Wear sheer gloss on the lips. It's looks sexy and I'm wearing that today myself.
Reply:Your best bet is to stick to a neutral shade, I would always make one feature stand out and tone down the rest.
Reply:Pink, dark pink or red is fine.
Reply:a light coral or light pink gloss
Reply:i would go more for a glossy nude color
Reply:I would suggest a clear gloss, or a frosted pink gloss.

When wearing bold shadow colours you should stay away from bold glosses.

Go for the nude lip.
Reply:sheer pink/light lavender lip gloss
Reply:anything that's pink shade would look nice...
Reply:A dark-ish pinky colour, don't use more purple, it could look to well...Purple lol =O



3zzle Bum ?

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Looking for a recipe for plum preserves and plum jelly.?

Plum Jam



6 cups crushed plums

(abt 3 1/2 lbs plums)

1 package powdered pectin

8 cups sugar



To prepare fruit. Sort fully ripe plums, wash, cut into pieces, and

remove pits. If flesh clings tightly to pits, cook plums slowly in a

small amount of water for a few minutes until they are softened, then

remove pits. Crush fruit.



To make jam. Measure crushed plums into a kettle. Add pectin and stir

well. Place on high heat and, stirring constantly, bring quickly to a

full boil with bubbles over the entire surface. Add sugar, continue

stirring, and heat again to a full bubbling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute.



Remove from heat; skim. Pour immediately into hot, sterile canning jars

to 1/4-inch from top. Seal, and process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.



This recipe yields about 9 half-pint jars.

Looking for a recipe for plum preserves and plum jelly.?
Some Plum Jelly recipes:

http://www.cookingcache.com/dips/plumjel...

http://www.kraftfoods.com/recipes/JamsJe...

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,pl...



Good Cookin!

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A new drink called plum smart?

saw it advertised on tv. healthy drink suppose to be good for you.

A new drink called plum smart?
Plum Smart. You know what happens when you drink or eat a lot of plum right.



Lets just say take a newspaper with you to the bathroom. You will be there for a while.



Well I think its good when you are constipated.
Reply:Plum Smart isn't a new drink. They just put a new label on prune juice. Prune juice doesn't sound cool to buy, so they changed it. It's about time I think, because, how can you get juice from a dried plum. If that was the case, wouldn't grape juice be called raisin juice.
Reply:Ever heard of POM? Pomegranite juice? Everyone thinks it's sooo healthy for you, but what people don't know is this: Before it came out, pomegranite juice was virtually non-existant on the market. Then, a rich woman bought a run-down grape farm. She replanted it with pomegranites, and paid a lot of money to a team of "scientists" to "evaluate" it's health benefits. After the "findings", she marketed it as a new wonder-health drink for all of it's supposedly extraoridinary properties backed up by a "new study" done on pomegranites. The rest is history and now she's even richer. Yeah, I'll try it, but only because I like plums, not because of any hype and I won't put much stock in any so-called benefits from it either.
Reply:PLUM SMART - FRESH PLUM JUICE - by Sunsweet



A delightfully delicious all natural way to start your day. PlumSmart is a nutrition powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals. Just one glass of refreshing PlumSmart is a good source of: FIBER for your heart and digestive system. POTASSIUM to help maintain normal blood pressure and fluid balance. VITAMIN C to help protect your body from infection. VITAMIN B6 to help protect against heart disease. MANGANESE a key component of certain antioxidants.

When a fruit tree (plum) fails to produce any fruit - why and what should be done to make it produce fruit?

If it is an old tree that's been neglected, try giving in a good prune.. I had a Victoria plum which was very sad looking thing, pruned it hard and the next year you could almost hear it smiling at the masses of fruit it produced.

When a fruit tree (plum) fails to produce any fruit - why and what should be done to make it produce fruit?
I think you need to plant another fruit tree, and they germinate or something. I know my neighbor just told me this, but I don't know why.
Reply:depends if the fruit tree is self pollinating or if it is a variety that requires another plum tree in the near vicinity to pollinate it. could be you got an ornamental plum that doesn't bear fruit. if possible,check with the place you bought it.make sure you fertilize and water regularly.
Reply:It also could be a bad year or no bee's pollinating enough or flower falling before pollination- Did you spray the tree for virus etc.
Reply:I happen to have plum trees in my yard that produce each year unless they are frosted out in spring. I have learned that you need to have both a male and a female tree for cross polination to take place. My neighbor has one of the same breed of tree but many years is tree has done absolutely nothing unless it happened to be cross polinated with one of my trees. So now each year we tie a moist blanket to a fourteen foot two by four and go out when all the flowers open and brush all three trees with the blanket and two by four to aid in the cross polination of his tree. It has worked so far. Hope this helps.
Reply:have you tried talking to it if it works for hrh then why not you
Reply:It needs another of the same variety or one that is known to cross pollenate with what you have

that you have an ornamental is unlikely



insects usually pollenate the trees but a little help is sometimes required
Reply:Plums are usually self pollinating so one tree shouldn't be a problem, i

Is it a young tree? It may be too young to produce fruit

Did you fertilize with Nitrogen? This produces leaves but not fruit

hope this helped

Where can I find plum or dark purple converse shoes? the basic ones?

I checked the converse website but they don't seem to offer that many colors and I know i've seen plenty of colors before--in the chuck taylor style

Where can I find plum or dark purple converse shoes? the basic ones?
I would go on the converse website:http://www.converse.com/index.asp?bhcp=1...

Here you can design your very own converse sneakers. They have a huge selection of colors and patterens and many ways to customize your own converse sneakers. Make sure you click to make your own sneakers on the website, that is the only place with the purple color.
Reply:i did a search and here'z what i have found!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=pd_s...

http://www.shopzilla.com/8C--Clothing_Ac...

http://search.ebay.com/purple-converse-s...

http://www.robertwayne.com/index.asp?Pag...

GOOD LUCK! :DDDDD
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Does anyone know if there is a sequel to The Body Of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci?

This book was so awesome but I hope that there is a sequel!!

Does anyone know if there is a sequel to The Body Of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci?
I'm sorry but there is no direct sequel to The Body of Christopher Creed. However, that was the first of several novels by Ms. Plum-Ucci, all of which would be worth exploring.



The Night My Sister Went Missing -- is probably the closest to the Creed book as it seems to be a solid crime novel and coming-of-age story.



What Happened to Lani Garver -- is another coming-of-age story but there is the possibility of a supernatural angle which may or may not be revealed at the end (sorry, can't spoil it for you).



The She -- is another mystery with a stronger possibility of a supernatural angle.



All of these have a mystery or crime as a central theme and a teenage being affected by it -- sometimes indirectly at first until their actions bring them to the forefront. Often the main character faces extreme pressure from the community or their peer group. And there is the ever present threat of violence throughout these stories. Try them and see if they don't ease the craving for a sequel.

What exactly is plum duff?

Appears to be some type of pudding: :)



PLUM DUFF



2 eggs (or equivalent in Eggbeaters)

1/2 c. melted shortening

1 c. brown sugar

2 c. cooked prunes, pitted, if necessary

1 c. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tbsp. cold milk



Beat eggs well. Dissolve brown sugar in shortening and add to eggs. Add cooked prunes, drained and mashed. Sift flour, measure and add to prune mixture. Dissolve soda in milk and add last. Pour into well-greased fluted steam pudding mold, 2/3 full and cover tightly. Steam 1 1/2 hours. Serve with your favorite creamy sauce or whipped cream.

What exactly is plum duff?
They're plums that aren't very good.
Reply:it's a stodgy sponge pudding, with plums of one form or another. and, with custard, it's delicious.
Reply:plum-duff?
Reply:A traditional steamed pudding, often made with raisins - when it's called 'plum duff'; a relation of which is Christmas pudding.

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What are Sugar Plum, Christmas Tree, Egg Nog and Christmas Ham all flavours of?

Jones Soda, the new holiday flavors line.

What are Sugar Plum, Christmas Tree, Egg Nog and Christmas Ham all flavours of?
Jelly beans?

Candles?
Reply:it's soda....that's just nasty....ewwww
Reply:a candle
Reply:THE FLAVORS OF THANKS GIVING



(Tiny is right, they are the holiday flavs of jones soda. but it's also tastes nasty. )
Reply:vomit, after one helluva good Xmas party
Reply:idk
Reply:Jones Soda... And they are usually clearanced before Christmas

Is there a practical functional use for peach, plum or cherry pits ? (other than growing fruit trees.)?

I think they are very hard but perhaps not as hard as walnut shells. How can they be chopped up into smaller "crumbs"? Do they have to be dried ? How dry ? Can this be speed up ?(Can anything be done with the seed inside in terms of cooking ?) I know that walnut shells are used in ladipary polishing and also in the oil drilling industry.

Is there a practical functional use for peach, plum or cherry pits ? (other than growing fruit trees.)?
The kernel from these fruits have a unique cherry flavor and nutty taste.

These pits are much harder and denser than walnuts. Walnuts have more and larger voids than these pits. The peach pits are the hardest and densest of the three.

If you dry them and crush them in roll mills - two hard surface rolling mills with clearances below the width of the pits should break open the case and you could extract the kernel by hulling vibrations to separate the kernel from the denser shell.



As any nut produces oil, these kernels produce oil and they should be tested for toxins and other materials present, which sometimes cause the kernel to be bitter.



I cannot say much about the shells they could be tested by water and alcohol extraction analysis. First Extract the seed shells with alcohol and analyze the extract for ingredients and repeat another fresh batch with a hot water extraction and test the extract for ingredients. This should give you and idea as what you could do with the shells.



They certainly make a good compost and natural fertilizer, by increasing the soils organic content.
Reply:Peach seeds (the "nut") contains strichnine a poison. I use cherry pits and plum seeds to sharpen my garbage disposal blades.
Reply:I have a lovely necklace made from very thinly sliced walnut shells (after the walnut inside is removed).
Reply:1. If you grind up a lot of peach kernels you can make a wonderful deadly poison that will kill you stone dead.



2. you could make them into cute jewellery to give to the people you don't like.



3. If you save enough of them you could use them to make a gravel path in your garden.



4. If you pierce them and thread strings through them and hang them from the brim of your hat it will keep the flies off your face.
Reply:Here are some suggestions with what you can do with mashed, battered, karate chopped and grinded peach, plum and cherry pits (yes u will have to wash them first):



-decorative sprinkles on your mate's birthday cake (say its a special sort of nut...)

-dye all the bits black and sprinkle them at the shop/company you hate most eg. telstra and say they were your grandmother's ashes and she said she would like her ashes sprinkled there.

-dye the bits gold and give them to your daughter if you have one. say its magic fairy dust.