On Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:35:00 -0500, I am Tosk wrote:

> In article . com>,
> says...
>>
>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Another thread prompted this: Put a pound of ground beef inside a
>>> > 1-quart freezer bag, pat it flat to fill the bag, removing as much air
>>> > as possible. Seal, label bag, and freeze flat. Thaws at room temp
>>> > fast, and even faster if you submerge the sealed bag in a container of
>>> >> cool-warm water.
>>>
>>> Not a good idea to defrost any meat, especially ground meat, at room
>>> temperature or in warm water... best to defrost in the fridge, or in
>>> COLD water if in a rush.
>>
>> Yes, warm water defrost should be reserved for small items like IQF
>> shrimp that defrost very fast and will be cooked within minutes.
>
> Geeze, I must be dead..
>
> Scotty

you look very natural, though...

your pal,
blake