In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:59:49 -0800 (PST), phaeton wrote:
>
> > Well thanks everyone.
> >
> > I will handwash my knives and pans from now on. I didn't realize it
> > was such a big deal, and I don't necessarily mind it so much. I
> > presume that my Sango Nova Black Stoneware plates/bowls/mugs and glass
> > tumblers are fine in the dishwasher though?
> >
> > Cookbooks: I actually did a bit of research into cookbooks and
> > searched around for the two I have (I'm geeky by nature, so I can't
> > really help this). I'm aware that the ultimate copy of "Joy of
> > Cooking" is the 1975 release, but the 1964 edition I have is the
> > closest I have found. It's actually in pretty good shape, and I
> > couldn't believe it was $4.95. The Better Homes And Gardens Cookbook
> > actually gets more use, and it looks like it had never even been
> > opened when I bought it ($15 used). I had a BHG cookbook with the 3-
> > ring type binder about 15 years ago. It was probably from the early
> > 1970s. My mom gave it to me when I moved out, and a roommate's mother
> > took it when she helped her son move back home.
> >
> > I can't tell if I enjoy the cooking or the eating more. Up until I
> > was about 30 I used to think the whole hunger/eating thing was an
> > annoyance. Now I plan meals ahead, sometimes weeks in advance. It's
> > funny. Rolling through the cookbooks like I'm doing is a very
> > rewarding experience. I learn something every time, and that's a fun
> > journey.
> >
> > Of course, I'm probably preaching those things to the choir in this
> > ng ;-)
> >
> > Thanks everyone!
>
> i wouldn't be worried about preaching to the choir here. everyone needs
> their faith renewed from time to time.
>
> i'm glad you're having a good time with it.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Seconded. ;-) Grasshopper will truly graduate when he quits using
cookbooks. <g>
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