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This could spin into a terrifying discussion, but I'll happily refrain from sparking it today -->Recent relevant reading on the subject from the Triangle Independent. ← Don't worry this one's on me

Are you drunk? are you seriously comparing raw milk to narcotics??? First of all lets get this straight. RAW MILK IS NOT ILLEGAL IN THE USofA. It IS illegal to sell accross state lines. Other than that it is a states rights issue. Where it is legal to sell raw milk it has a very good safey track record. Though like ANY agricultural product there can and have been proplems. No one is planning on banning the sale of raw spinach, even though it would be more safe. IMO raw milk safety is something that can be delt with through proper regulation and inspections of dairies

You could do worse than: From My Kitchen, Techniques and Ingredients . It's not loaded with recipies, but what there is are great. The pictures and ancillary info really make the book. Arturo

I'm not in a backwater but I'm glad they opened up a bit of Cali here in GA. Remindes me of home! This blog has some good reviews of TJ wine. Might have to rummage a bit... but should get you started until everyone here comes with their favorites! http://quaffability.com/

My favorite, by far is the Seascape strawberry. Wow, to smell it from across the farmers market... love at first smell Too bad I'm at the other end of the country from the SM farmers market now! Arturo

Wow, Thank you for the great posts! It really brought back memories of my externship in spain. I wanted to ask a follow up question about Maria Jose's talk on infusing saffron... What is the new thinking as regards to time/temp of infusion? And did she touch on infusing into oil v. liquids? Thanks again, Arturo