The Bubbo wrote:

> mix it with toasted crushed cumin seeds and garam masala, spread on slices of
> baguette and top with roasted sweet potato and cold smoked salmon. It's one of
> my favorites.

Whoa, now that's creative. I've got to try that.

Here's a recipe for homemade mascarpone. Use the highest
quality cream you can get and you'll have something better
than store bought. It's wonderful stuff.

I seem to rememeber Bob Pastorio mentioning he uses citric acid
instead of tartaric acid. Citric is easier to find.

Homemade Mascarpone

1 Q light cream or half & half
1/4 t tartaric acid

Heat cream to 180-185 F, remove from heat. Add tartaric
acid. If cheese does not coagulate add a bit more. Too
much will make it grainy.

Drain using cheesecloth or coffee filter.

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Reg