"Bob" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Thank you for the very kind compliment, but I would never call myself a
> chef:

Ok. So a connoisseur!

Those hard-working and talented people who *deserve* to be called
> "chef" received extensive training for the privilege of that title. By
> contrast, I have received no training at all. I just know how to prepare
> food that I like.

You are too humble!
>
> Regarding the amount of salt in the soup, I'd certainly expect to omit the
> teaspoon of salt if I were using ham broth, and maybe I'd dilute the broth
> with some water or I'd increase the amount of potatoes being used.

Because you are a connoisseur )) Good!
>
> If you're concerned about fat in the broth, you can always chill it and
> scrape the fat off the top before you begin cooking with it.

Yes, we could!

Personally, I
> think the fat adds a great deal of flavor, and I'd probably leave it in.

....if you aren't on a diet...
Yes fat is better!
See you later Bob!
Pandora