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Truth be told, is anyone else thinking about trying this?

The best known version of "On Top of Spaghetti" is the 1963 recording by Tom Glazer. Another of Tom Glazer's recording projects was, in conjunction with singer Dottie Evens, a six record set called, "Singing Science", intended to teach scientific concepts to children. (three of the six records were recorded) Oddly, the songs on "Singing Science" were written by none other than Hy Zaret and Lou Singer, of "One Meat Ball" fame! SB (small world )

Speaking about the historical context of meatballs, at least tangently, let us not forget a song by Hy Zaret and Lou Singer which was published in 1944. I'll always remember Captain Kangaroo's plaintive rendition of the popular ballad, One Meatball; "You get no bread with your one meatball." SB (was a big fan of the Good Captain ) PS: Songwriter Hy Zaret's talents were apparently wide-ranging. In additon to "One Meatball", he also co-wrote, with Alex North, the eternal love song, "Unchained Melody".

Sound to me like the KGB's spooks put one over on the Kremlin beauracrats? "Yes Comrade, the RU-21 secret project is coming along well. Just a little more research, and ... um, have you remembered to order more vodka yet?" wink wink nudge nudge SB

After struggling with the site for a day I have to retract my recommendation. The layout is confusing and the recipe format is too restrictive. SB (oh well)

I notice one of the "Classic" cures is: BURNT TOAST - "I've never tried it, but I heard eating burnt toast will cure you hang over. Even if it doesnt, the terrible taste will take your mind off it for a while." There you have it, set yer toasters to 11. Many years ago I purchased the contents of an old neighborhood grocery store in my home town that had already been closed for some 10-20 years. Among the obscure and obsolete inventory still on the shelves was a display rack of small envelopes purporting to be a world famous hangover cure. According to the instructions, the "cure" could be taken either before or after imbibing, and the sign on the rack provided testimonials from both medical authorities and satisfied customers attesting to the products effectiveness. At that point in my life I was a lot more inclined than I am at the present to be interested in such a thing, even though it was obviously suspicious, so I opened one of the envelopes. It contained maybe a couple tablespoons of fine black powder which was supposed to be mixed with water and drunk. It looked, felt, and smelled a lot like .... ashes. Sure enough, listed under the heading of ingredients was but one item; crushed charcoal. We didn't bother to try it, but I suppose it would work as well as burnt toast? SB (and you wouldn't waste a perfectly good piece of bread in the process )

You can never go wrong at a bake sale by offering something for dogs! SB (suggests making several pans and wrapping them 4 to 6 per pack)

I was just introduced to Group Recipes. It appears to be a good blend of recipes and social interaction.

I liked the "Parrot at Sunset" and the egg bunny SB (once had a potato that looked just like a squirrel)

I never heard of such a thing! Not on that scale anyway. Seems to me a few "busts", with the attending embarrassment, would go a log way toward alleviating the problem? SB (Maybe I just don't frequent ritzy enough restaurants?)

I don't know if I'd want to eat in a restaurant that wouldn't trust me with salt and pepper shakers. How many people have experienced this, and where? SB

Yes, there is such an odor. From the Journal of Food Science: "Sex odor/flavor in pork was produced when fat, lean (with fat), and most organs from a boar were heated in a skillet or in boiling water." SB (Not a Food Scientist, but ....

At least for me, it took a while to get the hang of posting recipes via RecipeGullet, especially using the Ingredient Wizard. For instance, you don't enter "1" and "pinch" of something. Instead, you leave the quantity and unit of measure blank and enter "one pinch of ....." written out. Once you start to write your recipes with the Ingredient Wizard's format in mind it becomes second nature. And, if you have any problems, read the threads or contact snowangel. And, when the instructions refer to the "How To" link, it means the "Help" link. SB (liked the nutmeg in the chocolate chip cookie recipe )

I*'m not surprised, since rutabaga, since are native to colder climates. They migrated from Scandinavian countries to the British Isles into the Northern Midwest states. My old friend "Martoon", when he was in 4H, grew a rutabaga in his sandbox that weighed over 14 pounds! It easily won the Blue Ribbon at the County Fair that year. In fact, it was so big that Martoon, who was good at math, figured he could have cut his giant rutabaga in two and won both the First and Third Place Ribbons with the pieces. Cutting it in two would have best been accomplished with a chain saw though, since rutabaga, when they get large, have the consistency of a block of wood. SB (Growing rutabaga in Hawaii would be like growing pineapple in Minnesota )

How about turnips (I've never bought them either) Or rutabega (good in pastys or boiled dinner)

Yesterday, inspired by this thread, and reunited with a package of saffron that had lurked in the back of my cupboard for at least a couple years, I decided to make saffron bread. Since I also have some preserved lemons I've been meaning to try, I Googled up a few recipes, and decided on this one. Only trouble is, I was out of yeast! SB (can't braid anyway)

A school bus driver was bringing the team home after a big game one night. The players hadn't eaten since lunch, and after a hard fought battle on the gridiron, were ravenously hungry. The bus driver sees a sign on a restaurant proclaiming: "Special Today: All You Can Eat For Only $2.00" The driver pulls into the parking lot and unloads the hungry team. Needless to say, they devoured a copious amount of food. After the meal the restaurant manager presented the bill for the meal to the driver, who handed the manager two one-dollar bills. When the manager protested this was hardly enough to cover the tab, the bus driver replied; "The sign said all us could eat for only two dollars." SB

Supply vs Demand?

Sour cream, or maybe creamed cheese, thinned? SB (you may develop a whole new dish! )

What's the dish in question? SB (has used evaporated milk or ice cream, depending)

Oh! Oh! I want those! As a left hander myself, they'd be perfect. ← I'm always impressed when somebody bothers to offer a product designed for the sinistral 10% of the population. The so-called "Right"-Handed tend to take these things for granted, but it they look closely at the picture, and try to imagine using that spoon, they'll have some glimpse into what the "sinister" among us deal with every day. Recalling the trouble I had ordering promotional Left-Handed-Flying-Pink-Pig-Pens for my business, I'm willing to bet the owner of the company that makes/sells these spoons is a southpaw themselves. SB (Left-Handed eGullet Members may PM me about obtaining a free Left-Handed-Flying-Pink-Pig-Pen, while supplies last )

Yesterday, as I was picking up sausages and bacon at the Cash & Carry department of a local wholesale meat distributor, I noticed jars of Ornas Herrgard Lingon Berry Preserves being incongruously offered along with the meat products, so I bought some. I can report that Lingon Berry is excellent when thinly spread on toasted, liberally buttered English Muffin Bread! SB

I use coffee both as a braising liquid and in baking. SB (I don't know about tobacco though )

I don't know if this is possible, but in light of the stories and opinions expressed in the posts so far, maybe we should consider changing the title of this topic to, "In Praise of the NOBLE unfinished wooden spoon"? SB

Ham - In honor of all the Nominees Pasta Puttanesca - For the Starlet Wannabes Hot Dogs - For the Heart Throb Wannabes Sour Grapes - For the Losers Over-Ripe Tomatos - For the Audience (for over-long acceptance speeches) Raw Eggs - For the Audience (for political speeches) Fig Leaves - To augment some of the designer gowns Prunes ("stage name" Dried Plums) - For all those who are a bit Full of Themselves SB (as you may have guessed, doesn't watch the show)