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Jean B.[_1_]

blake murphy wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:23:42 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> wrote:
>>> I finally found a really far-too-used copy of this 1974 book (for $1),
>>> and am impressed with it. I made a killer Chicken with Orange Peel &
>>> Dried Red Peppers dish last night from it, even though I didn't have
>>> quite enough of all the ingredients it required. So I am going to find a
>>> decent used copy now.
>>>
>>> I know some of the people who post here (or used to post here before it
>>> got so quiet) have the book, and I have a question - Delfs says the
>>> vinegar used is usually white or red - would you think that wherever he
>>> just lists vinegar you'd be justified in using black vinegar? Also, are
>>> there any other quirks in the book where the greater availability of
>>> asian goods these days would cause you to use somewhat different
>>> ingredients?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice, and for alerting me that this was a book worth
>>> finding.
>>>
>>> Ian
>> I occasionally see this book in my wanderings. Should I pick
>> up all the copies I see in case folks are desperate for it?
>> (I really like this book!)
>
> i must like mine because it has stains on several pages.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Mine is annotated!

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Jean B.