Rick & Cyndi wrote:

> "The Joneses" > wrote in message
> ...
> : Rick & Cyndi wrote:
> : > "Nancree" > wrote in message
> : > ...
> : > : >the above, served in a dish (no bread and NO parmesan,
> : > bleah!), it's
> :
> : > : A good Parmesan--like Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved with a
> : > vetegable peeler is
> : > : wonderful on this. Also on salads.
> : > : ----------------
> : > Yeah, I'm with you.
> : > While in the Detroit area 2 weeks ago, we picked up some
> very, very yummy Parmigiano Reggiano. Rick (DH) had grated some of
> it into something and the next thing we know he forgoes the
> grater and starts handing out little chunks of the stuff.... oh my
> stars is that some incredible stuff!
> :
> : This is a great thread. My ... favorite ... manchego from Spain.
> : I'll be out planting the dill this month and lots of basil next
> month.
> : Edrena
>
> Hmmmmmm. I haven't tried manchego... Yet! That sounds
> delicious! While I LOVE the flavor of Parmesan, there are times
> that I'd prefer a little less saltiness. I will definitely be
> seeking that out, soon!
>
> Are you starting your dill and basil indoors or are you in a warm
> enough climate to plant directly outdoors? I reckon if we'd
> finally comply to my relatives wishes... we'd already be in
> Florida and be planting too. I would love to be down there the
> end of next month; just in time for the citrus trees to be in
> bloom. Man, do I love orange blossoms!!!

I can plant directly outdoors. We're in the high mountain desert, so
we still get cold nites. I actually broke down & bought a leetle
orange bush and the blossoms just thrill me.
I need to get out more...(g)
Edrena