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Kalustyans is even better in person! Penzeys is good, in person or on the 'net.

Try a good oolong. I like tea and chocolate even better with the addition of fruit (mango, raspberries, dried apricots, etc.) and/or simple cookies (biscotti, pizzelle, shortbread).

YES!!! Please don't make me choose. It will hurt the other's feelings.

I *am* wire cutter competent, but the wires are inaccessible (I even read the schematic!) Oh well, the weather is nice to be out of the house......

Thanks for the link, Mark; unfortunately there are no 30" ranges at BigTray. This is an unplanned purchase, but the buzzing in the kitchen has got to stop. I hadn't even considered Premier (as my only experience with them had been as small, cheap apartment stoves) until I happened on the "Pro" one at the Lowe's site. The feedback I have found is very mixed.

I'm suddenly in the market for a 30" gas range (black or stainless steel), either slide-in or freestanding. The timer buzzer on my present range will not shut off , so this needs to be done soon as possible. . . The oven quality is more important to me than the cooktop. I was looking at the higher-end Whirlpools (such as GS773LXSB) when I saw some Premier ranges (P30S340BP/P30S310BP) on the Lowe's website. I would be losing the oven window, split oven racks, self-cleaning, and the warming drawer if I go for the 'professional look' of the Premier. I haven't been able to find much feedback on the Premier brand. My budget for this purchase is about $1,000. Thanks for any help!

Thanks! I thought that the suspect item might be part of the nervous system.

What is the dark 'vein' on the LEGS side of shrimp? I never noticed it before I started to clean 2 pounds worth today. It looks a lot like the digestive tract that runs on the other side. Please don't tell this needs to be removed as well.

TeaSource in the Twin Cities is phenomenal; also available at www.teasource.com Their Prairie Passion blend of black and green teas with passion fruit and other goodies is wonderful They also stock collectible teapots, organic & biodynamic teas, and 'serious' estate teas......

Make Philippino-style chicken adobo--it requires quite a lot of vinegar and is often garnished with pineapple.

Would this be a congee mix? The Ingredients list: rice, millet, grain sorghum, black rice, crushed corn, red bean, red kidney bean, white kidney bean, Job's tears, glutinous rice (though I see no kidney beans and there are mung beans.) I bought it to make in my electronic rice cooker, but haven't figured out whether I should use the porridge, brown rice, or mixed rice setting. http://forums.egullet.org/uploads/11765087..._4517_50765.jpg

The KA outlet sometimes has 'refurbished' bowls for a great price; I ordered 2 and they look pristine.

No pressure cooker here; I try (ha ha ha) to limit my spending on cooking tools. I haven't been able to puzzle this rice cooker yet--BUT the setting choices include mixed, brown, and porridge--so I am the puzzled one! I suspect the ingredient list may not be 'spot on' due to translation; I can see mung beans in there, too.

I picked up a packet of Youjia brand 'coarse cereal porridge' to try in my electronic rice cooker. The ingredients read: rice, millet, grain sorghum, black rice, crushed corn, red bean, red kidney bean, white kidney bean, Job's tears, glutinous rice. All other information is in Chinese; I tried to post a pic but didn't figure out how, obviously. Should I soak this before cooking, due to the beans? The mix is vacuum packed, and I don't see the kidney beans... Thanks!

What about rice krispie treats decorated with mini eggs, jelly beans, and/or seasonal sprinkles? They are popular, fairly non-food-allergy-provoking, inexpensive, and easy to transport.

I've never heard of using sweetened condensed milk for this, let alone boiling it... Here's a basic filling recipe (for 2 layers or a 9 x 13 pan): Slightly beat 1 egg in a medium saucepan. Stir in 5 oz. (2/3 c) evaporated milk, 2/3 c sugar, and 1/4 c butter. Stir over med heat 12 minutes or til thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/3 c coconut and 1/2 c chopped pecans; cool before using.

Perhaps he wants Nanaimo Bars? I've never tried them, but here is a recipe for them and an article on their history: http://www.nanaimo.ca/visitors/index_inside.asp?id=189

I've seen Rice Krispie treats made to look like sushi rolls -- fillings of gummy worm or fish candies, and fruit leather used for nori. They might be fun! You might want to include a 'healthy' cookie such as oatmeal-raisin or a fruit-filled bar cookie as well.