MatthewB

Sometimes I put cream in my coffee. If I'm really adventurous, I add sugar, too. (Does Naomi have a new book coming out?)

And go out today & buy a box of kitchen gloves.

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The V-Slicer isn't *that* bad.

I'll cede to Suzanne & Jin.

I like the V-Slicer. Edit: Search for "Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus" on Amazon. I think it's a tad "safer" than the Benriner. The only downside--at least for me--of the V-Slicer is the inability to manually adjust blade height.

i put pepper on my food without tasting it. does that make you mad at me? tommy, you don't count. You smoke.

tommy, just tape & cover really well . . . Then get the band over & hand them paint spray guns.

I just give her a stiff martini & tell her to sit back & enjoy the ride. At that point, she's A-OK other than a few comments about how many pans I dirty, etc. Edit: And if it's at her place, I bring my own knives.

For dinnerware . . . What about the Williams-Sonoma Brasserie? For flatware . . . Chef's Catalog has some interesting bistro flatware on sale.

Can't you order via the US site? If not & you decide to go this way, ship to me & pick it up at the October gathering, if you so desire.

Did this souffle for the first time last night. Recommended. Followed up a bit later with a pasta recipe from Bittman's HTCE: Fettucine w/ fresh herbs mixed into sauteed garlic & olive oil. Very easy & a great way to use up some of the herbs which have taken on a large life.

The top-of-line KitchenAid is worth a look. (I have it.) Amazon usually has refurbs at a good price.

Last night was quick, easy, & light after a huge lunch to celebrate my SO's father birthday. So my post concerning the souffle wasn't about the cooking education. Just noting a yummy souffle!

The puppy adores St. Jacques' maman's cheese souffle.

On an aside, there are about a dozen copies of McGee's "On Food & Cooking" at remainder stores here. Hardcover for $12. Like new condition. Anyone want me to get a copy for them? You can pick it up at this gathering.

We've some options for in-home lodging. To those according to their need? How shall we do this?

This, IMHO, is the key statement. But generalizations are so tricky.

I used to think the mayo-french fry thing was an unappealing combination until I went to Amsterdam and tried it there. The combination was delicious! [snip] And so speaks the Californian of Dutch ancestry. Mayo & fries rocks! Oops, wrong thread.

Sounds great, fifi. I think I'm going to do a smoked Spanish-style pork butt on Monday.

I respect ya. I'm not in.

And in turn you inspire me, pleiades. I'm going to commence this project next week. Thanks!

Actually, I'm starting to work on details for an east coast trip. I'm hoping to get DC in the mix. If so, I'm going to show up unannounced for one of these & I'll do my best to drag tommy along.

Do tell.

Wrong thread.