On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 1:45:26 PM UTC-5, wrote:
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> On Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:23:11 -0700, sf > wrote:
> >
> >When I first started cooking, white sauce required a double boiler and
> >a 20 minute covered simmer. Then I threw off the shackles and started
> >doing it over direct heat without any encouragement from cookbooks or
> >television. I forged off in that direction unaided and alone.
> ><sniffle>
>
> What a load of crap! Double boiler was used for many things, I still
> use it occasionally, but never for white sauce.
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>
That's a new one for me, too.