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Jean B.[_1_] Jean B.[_1_] is offline
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Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> "Victor Sack" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> Jean B. > wrote:
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>>> snip

>> Discussing cookbooks here on rfc would be no great problem, either, as
>> far as I am concerned. Most people would probably be bored, indeed, but
>> that is probably true with a lot of other perfectly legitimate subjects
>> of discussion.
>>
>> Victor

>
>
> I sometimes get inspiration for additions to my cookbook collection from
> threads found here. When we discussed Gulla cooking, which I was vaguely
> familiar with, I scanned ebay and picked up a few inexpensive missives on
> it. I bought a ream of cajun/creole cookbooks when my hubby went to NOLA to
> help after Katrina. I go as the spirit moves me. As far as being bored by
> some subjects, I passed a cookbook on Breakfasts the other day......as I
> really don't care what Andy ate that morning so why would I try to replicate
> it.
>
> Chris, whilst you are laid up with you foot, you could act as the sage
> wisdom of one of those NGs if Jean got one up and running. Something to
> keep your mind off the surgery and rehab, that's what the doctor and
> therapists are for.
> -ginny
>
>

Heh. Or Chris could start an NG.

Your trip to NOLA, in spite of its intent, illustrates one major
reason why I really should travel at least a bit.

--
Jean B.