TammyM wrote:

> My sister and BIL had a satuma tree in their backyard. The sweetest most
> delectable Sats you can imagine. Since they no longer live in that house
> ... no more satsumas :-( I meant to plant one last spring and will
> definitely do so THIS spring <note to self: hey bonehead, remember to plant
> a Satsuma mandarin tree in March!>

I'm curious as to how well my little Kaffir Lime tree will weather this
season. I got it in April while visiting San Diego. Bought it for the
leaves as the fruit isn't edible (from what I know).

> I'm curious to hear more about this jalapeno powder. You and I have a
> similar palate, I think, and I would love to hear your evaluation. And
> howzabout that cheesecake pie? Reviews from the peanut gallery?

I really liked the jalapeno powder. I'm not one for blistering powders,
but this one is different. I barely grazed the top of the shaker with my
finger and put it on the tip of my tongue. WOWZERS! Almost electric.
I've been using a lot more chile-type seasonings in my cooking since Bob
loves it so. I'd be happy to get a jar for you and and give it to you
when we next meet. Bob's vacation starts at the end of the week, so we
will be doing the Auburn market again.

Now the Cheesecake Pie. It turned out really well. Bob loved it. I sent
an extra slice to work with him so the co-worker could try it.
Apparently it got rave reviews. I'll post the recipe and all the notes
in a separate post.

>> It was a simply gorgeous Saturday here. I hope everyone had a lovely day,
>> wherever that day is!

I woke up with another headache (yes, I did go get that scan done as
requested by the doctor on Friday). I treated this one like it was a
sinus headache, which meant medicine, so I stayed down for a few more
hours. Running around with medicine-head now. I used the coffee scoop to
almost put splenda in the coffee filter basket (now there are coffee
grounds in my splenda canister). Tried grabbing the OJ instead of my
fat-free creamer, too. I'm not running on all cylinders this morning.

> And another promised today! We are so spoiled. I am looking forward to
> some rainy Sundays - I just love cooking on rainy Sundays!

Same here. Except when the rains come they sure stay a long time. I feel
like we are in Seattle sometimes. I need the sunshine.

--Lin