One time on Usenet, notbob > said:
> On 2006-11-03, Little Malice > wrote:
>
> > Depending on the dish, I do that when I cook -- now I know what
> > to call it besides just being anal... ;-)
>
> LOL!!.... good one, Lil'.

I love that nickname, BTW -- thanks!

> I'm about as lazy as you can get and prefer prepping as I go. You
> know, grate the cheese while the miropoix is sauteing, etc. But,
> there are just some dishes and/or cooking methods that absolutely
> require it. Stir fry is a good example. When you do real stir fry in
> a smoking hot wok, there's not time for prep. All ingredients must be
> ready and instantly accessible. I wonder what the Chinese call it.

Good question...

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"Little Malice" is Jani in WA
~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~