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Buy your salt in disposable salt shakers. That way you'll never run out of fun things to think about.

And, I believe, probably illegally imported into the US, if that's where it's being served.

I hope Rancho Gordo weighs in.

It seems that there are rules for practically everything. And it seems that there are people who are obsessive compulsive about rules, and who wonder if anything they are doing regarding food, the preparing of food, the serving of food, the eating of food, the cleaning of plates, the turning on of a water faucet, etc. etc. is the correct way. I have been wondering for many years if there is a correct way to cut a sandwich. I have decided that there isn't one special way, but perhaps any number of ways. And maybe it depends on what's in the sandwich or what's on the sandwich? In any event, I usually cut sandwiches, especially when I pack a lunch for Significant Eater, in half, and turn that sandwich into 2 equal rectangles. I think she might go apoplectic if I cut the sandwich on the diagonal, so I avoid that at all costs and hope that I am not breaking any sandwich cutting rules. How do you cut your sandwiches?

I don't think there are rules. My feeling is that certain people are obsessive-compulsives, and worry about every single thing they do regarding food, kitchens, pots, pans, faucets, etc. Just enjoy your pasta. If it's good for you, who gives a shit?

I like oatmeal cookies, though.

I eat certain things because they're "good for me." But I've decided that some of the stuff I eat because it's good for me sucks. For instance: OATMEAL. Do you ?

Mine might very well be: Yours?

I never bought one (from an informercial), but I suppose a food dehydrator was first sold by Ronco on TV - and they can be useful.

Russ & Daughters Breakfast Smoked Sable Smoked Gaspe Salmon Whitefish Salad Mini Bagel Cream Cheese Tomato (last of the farmer's market)

My feeling is that if something is sold on an infomercial, it doesn't belong in my kitchen.

I just got the GT Cookbook. While I don't generally cook from cookbooks, the recipes in this look quite doable at home. Great pictures, too.

Never done what? Use Google? Use a knife? Carve Toots?

Much sadness here. But happy to have been able to read his wonderful writings. My sincere condolences, Linda; to you and your family and friends. And Dave - Adieu and rest in peace.

For your first session, are you going to have a designated driver to take everyone home?

I thought about the Tuscan grill for our apartment in DC, which has a small wood-burning fireplace. Then I decided that it would make such a bloody mess that it would be aggravating.

I used to make up a plate of hors d'oeuvres and snacks for the couple and bring it specifically to them to snack on before they would come out to be introduced at the start of the reception. There's usually a room where they have to chill out before the reception starts.

Solo man dinner... Manhattan + New Yorker + Pasta (w/roasted cauliflower, roasted peppers, parmesan)

Yeah, and I'd be really careful spritzing the inside of any toaster oven because of the worry about breaking the glass.

I'm pretty sure the ethrogs in the picture I posted are from Israel. They're part of the ceremony of Sukkot.

These are etrogs... Could be.

I use inexpensive Ecko Baker's Secret pans.

Hasn't the whole boiling the water to make ice thing been disproved? Here's a good article on making clear ice. I think Chris A. also has experimented successfully with the cooler method.

Yeah, I agree with the above 2 posts. I can make some pretty damn good scrambled eggs in a frying pan with butter, cream if so desired, etc. And they'll come out practically the same every time.

Have they solved the beeping/buzzer problem on the smallest of the Brevilles?