On Aug 4, 2:53*pm, "Zeppo" > wrote:
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> > On Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:07:36 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
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> >> > I just bought a hand crank pasta machine yesterday, so it remains to be
> >> > seen if I become a total convert to home made pasta. *I'm focused on
> >> > ravioli at this point.
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> >> Are you totally set on that? Lasagna is easier.
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> > I know I should start there, and I'll do it eventually (or even first)
> > but I'm focused on ravioli at the moment... actually I'm focused on
> > the type where you cut a circle, fold it over and end up with a filled
> > half circle... whatever that's called.
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> > Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
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A mezzaluna is a half-moon-shaped sharp tool with a handle to use
chopping herbs, etc. It isn't a food item that is eaten. Empanadas
are traditionally shaped as described but they aren't ravioli.
Actually, does ravioli have to be square? Who says? You could make
yours in a half moon shape, and if it's pasta with a filling, couldn't
you call it ravioli?

N.