Julia Altshuler wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>>
>>> Not only that, I find it the funniest thing. I'll make some ordinary
>>> dish, lemon cookies or salad dressing. Someone will rave and ask me
>>> my secret. There's no secret, I reply. Just use fresh lemon juice
>>> and real lemon zest.
>>>
>>>
>>> The next thing I know, said friend will come back with her rendition
>>> of the same recipe. "It just doesn't turn out as well as yours. I'm
>>> no good at cooking. I don't have the talent. What's your secret?"
>>>
>>>
>>> "Did you use fresh lemon juice from lemons?"
>>>
>>>
>>> "Oh, yes. I have a bottle of lemon juice in the refrigerator and
>>> used that."
>>>
>>>
>>> --Lia
>>>
>> Ack! And I can envision that perfectly.
>
>
> There must be something special about our brand of non-cooking friends.
> I'm constantly being asked for my "secrets." I'm constantly giving
> them out for free: Use real butter. Use freshly grated ginger. Use
> freshly squeezed lemon juice. Cut the tops off of strawberries such
> that no green stem is left; don't just pluck the leaves off. That's
> about it. No other secrets, and I'll gladly shout those from the rooftops.
>
>
> And I'm constantly being told I'm a genius with un-mimickable "talent."
> I love compliments, but sheesh.
>
>
> --Lia
>
That's pretty funny--and they probably tell you how good their
ingredients and practices are!

--
Jean B.