In article >,
Lin > wrote:

> sf wrote:
>
> > That's an interesting comment. I would think "Smithfield" and think
> > that's good... but you don't seem to think so. Why?
>
> I guess we'll find out. I splurged on a Smithfield yesterday -- the one
> with Paula Deen's mug on the blue foil wrapper. $3.47/lb on sale. At
> least the Smithfield doesn't seem to be as loaded up with the
> injectables the less costly hams have.
>
> I'll let y'all know how it turns out. If it's that good, I might wait
> till they mark the ham prices down after Easter and pick up a couple
> more, or at least some of the currently cheaper butt portions. Those are
> always great in beans or for ham steaks.
>
> I've got Brussels sprouts and asparagus to use (is that too much green?)
> and will be making a macaroni and cheese instead of my traditional
> potato salad. I must make deviled eggs, too!
>
> --Lin (coloring eggs with our guests tonight)

There is _never_ such a thing as too much green. <g>
I'm planning on making more onion skin dyed eggs to give away at my
doc's office. :-) I'm taking pics this year too.
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