On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:15:35 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

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>"Puester" > wrote
>>
>> 1. Sweetest Day is a fake holiday to provide merchants with an extra day
>> to guilt people into giving gifts. Gifts given because of commercial hype
>> aren't worth giving or receiving.
>>
>
>I have never even heard of this thing!

Most people just ignore it. But if I were going to celebrate it by
cooking, I wouldn't serve asparagus.

>Ob. food: ever had an asparagus, tomato, and cheddar omelet?

Yup.

>Mmm. If you use only the firm parts of the tomato it is best.

I quarter them and shake out the "snot" and let them sit on paper
towel for a few minutes. Works for me. Asparagus is good in
fritattas also.

Lou