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Monica, I reread your artcile today and I'm even more impressd. I've taken the liberty of posting a link to it on another forum's board, (The Motley Fool's "Moving Out of the Fast Lane"), which deals with career change and following one's dreams. I know people there will find your example inspiring. THANX SB

Often the people sitting at the table are splitting the bill and will need some change to complete the transaction amongst themselves. The server has no way of knowing this, and the offer to bring change may imply nothing more than a thoughtful inquiry having nothing at all to do with a tip.

Monica, Bravo! And, to anyone who dares print a poem they wrote when they were seventeen, BRAVO AGAIN! SB

As a dutiful son I still visit my elderly parents every Sunday afternoon for "dinner". It's a good way to keep up to date with them without looking like I'm checking up. Besides, my Mom is still a better cook than I am. Traditionally we had our biggest meal of the day, (supper), in the evening every day except Sunday, when it was served at 3:00 and called "dinner". A beef or pork roast ,or chicken, was/is common Sunday fare. There were certain items, like Italian food, that were for some reason never served on Sunday. Also, since my Father has never been a big fan of desserts, Sunday is the only day my Mother will bake a pie or something.

If they want jobs they should probably get their applications in early at the recently proposed government-(ie taxpayer) bond financed buggy whip factory. Which, incidently, wasn't voted on.

This recipe is form the 1958 Camplbells Soup Cook Book where it's known as "Yummy Porcupine Meatballs": http://www.rubylane.com/shops/momentsintime/item/Bookx2092 Or, as we used to say, Porkypine Meatballs.

Useful: Ove Glove http://www.youcansave.com/oveglove.asp It's great! SB (wishing for a pair)

Reminds me of a favorite old vaudeville joke: #1. (coughing) I'm getting a little hoarse. #2. Good, can I ride it?

This would present a major problem for me. I do all the cooking and my hair, what there is of it, is "silver", GF's hair is medium length brunette, and our dogs are either black or white. SB (would have to do some quick 'splainin')

Carolyn, Oops! Typo; this is the Summer 2003 issue! It kind of confused me when went home and looked for my copy so I could reply. THANX SB

Raisens, sultanas and currents are similar, but technically not the same thing: http://greekproducts.com/greekproducts/raisins.html SB (likes them all)

Strictly barefoot for me, although I'll admit my toes have had a couple close calls!

Sincerest condolences! Thank you, although in all fairness I'd like to mention that by way of compensation my mustache has over the years procured many invitiations from women to engage in numerous interesting activities!

Rather sardonic humor when you recall the article from the Winter 2002 issue: "Inventions" "The Patented Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: Food as Intellectual Property" by Anna M. Shih "Surprisingly interesting account of how the J.M. Smucker Company’s Menusaver division obtained a U.S. patent for a “Sealed Crestless Sandwich"."

As a long time lavishly mustachioed man I took umbrage with those somehow offended by the image referred to! Although the choice to sport a mustache and be a gourmand is a private one, the unmustachioed can't appreciate the element of sacrifice required. I, for instance, with my Fu Manchu styled facial decoration, haven't eaten an ice cream cone in twenty-five years! SB (corn on the cob is really tricky too!)

In France that's known as Mise en Place.

ditto

It's been a while since I've done it, but some things never change: Be neat and clean! Speak clearly! Offer to be available for overtime, fill-in, and odd hour shifts. Be neater and cleaner!

Suggested Theme Ingredient: Velveeta Why not?

I will never tolerate people injecting political or religious remarks into food related discussions, (except with obviously humerous intent), and will combat any such attempts with satirical or caustic remarks of my own with no regard for threatened sanctions.

Just ask, "why?" SB (depressed)

ditto

Although it never really happened, (at least as far as I know), back when I was in high school we used to joke about knowing our friend Grub Rahkola was working if you found a Camel butt in your Dilly Bar.

Why am I not surprised? And, thanks for mentioning it. I agree with you 100% about the Kaga part though. The only person I can think of who could pull it off is Jesse Ventura. SB (former constituent)

There will be no such diety in my panoply! SB (nominates the Olsen Twins, on alternate weeks, for the giggling girl role)