I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?

nb

On Friday, September 27, 2013 7:43:07 PM UTC-4, notbob wrote:
> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>
> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
>
>
> nb

No, you need to wrap it in aluminum foil, too.

On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:49:12 -0300, wrote:

>On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>>nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>>
>>nb
>
>Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
>no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
>will vary with wattage of your nuker.

With big'uns I sometimes slice them in half and place then cut side
down on a plate.

On 9/27/2013 7:43 PM, notbob wrote:
> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> nb
>
Of course you can. Will you like the results? I dunno.

Jill

notbob > wrote:
> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> nb

I use corning container, with some water of course. Just a few drops. I
follow the instructions of 40 years ago, that came with the microwave.

Greg

On 9/27/2013 7:49 PM, wrote:
> On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>>
>> nb
>
> Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
> no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
> will vary with wattage of your nuker.
>
I second this.

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Cheryl > wrote:
> On 9/27/2013 7:49 PM, wrote:
>> On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>>> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
>> no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
>> will vary with wattage of your nuker.
>>
> I second this.


Things in a microwave also benefit from steam, in a container. Microwave
energy is uneven, and the steam gives better coverage. That's also how to
cook a hot dog.
I use a butter container.

I may have forked a potato or two in my life, but I never had a blowout
without forking it first, even using my powerful microwave. I cover for
steam.

Greg

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:49:12 -0300, wrote:
>
>>On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>>I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>>>nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>>>
>>>nb
>>
>>Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
>>no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
>>will vary with wattage of your nuker.
>
> With big'uns I sometimes slice them in half and place then cut side
> down on a plate.

Hmm good idea! My nuker is combination and I can just choose 'baked
potatoes' and they come out as though they have been properly baked.

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"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> Cooking 101 in 1975.

Steve, are you ok? You seem unusually grumpy these days!

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On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:

> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> Cooking 101 in 1975.

Who had a microwave in '75?

I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.

Enjoy btw I had one in '75<g>

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Ophelia wrote:
>
> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:49:12 -0300, wrote:
> >
> >>On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
> >>
> >>>I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
> >>>nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
> >>>
> >>>nb
> >>
> >>Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
> >>no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
> >>will vary with wattage of your nuker.
> >
> > With big'uns I sometimes slice them in half and place then cut side
> > down on a plate.
>
> Hmm good idea! My nuker is combination and I can just choose 'baked
> potatoes' and they come out as though they have been properly baked.

I nuke potatoes often, and usually red ones. I just put them on a
small plate, no piercing and cook for 3 minutes....let that sit
awhile...then flip them over (as bottoms cook faster) and turn it on
for another 2-3 minutes to finish right before all the other food is
ready.

I've never pierced them and have never had one explode on me. I use a
small 700 watt MV oven.

G.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:49:12 -0300, wrote:
>> >
>> >>On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>> >>>nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>> >>>
>> >>>nb
>> >>
>> >>Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
>> >>no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
>> >>will vary with wattage of your nuker.
>> >
>> > With big'uns I sometimes slice them in half and place then cut side
>> > down on a plate.
>>
>> Hmm good idea! My nuker is combination and I can just choose 'baked
>> potatoes' and they come out as though they have been properly baked.
>
> I nuke potatoes often, and usually red ones. I just put them on a
> small plate, no piercing and cook for 3 minutes....let that sit
> awhile...then flip them over (as bottoms cook faster) and turn it on
> for another 2-3 minutes to finish right before all the other food is
> ready.
>
> I've never pierced them and have never had one explode on me. I use a
> small 700 watt MV oven.

You have it sorted
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notbob wrote:
>
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> > Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>
> nb

No need for water. Potatoes cooked quickly in a microwave do NOT dry
out.

G.

On 9/28/2013 8:37 AM, Gary wrote:
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:49:12 -0300, wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>>>>> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>>>>>
>>>>> nb
>>>>
>>>> Pierce it with a fork a couple of times then simply place in nuker -
>>>> no need for container - lge reds I usually give 5 minutes but that
>>>> will vary with wattage of your nuker.
>>>
>>> With big'uns I sometimes slice them in half and place then cut side
>>> down on a plate.
>>
>> Hmm good idea! My nuker is combination and I can just choose 'baked
>> potatoes' and they come out as though they have been properly baked.
>
> I nuke potatoes often, and usually red ones. I just put them on a
> small plate, no piercing and cook for 3 minutes....let that sit
> awhile...then flip them over (as bottoms cook faster) and turn it on
> for another 2-3 minutes to finish right before all the other food is
> ready.
>
> I've never pierced them and have never had one explode on me. I use a
> small 700 watt MV oven.
>
> G.
>
What on earth is a "nuke pruf container"? Baking potatoes make alarming
noises if you forget to pierce them and I've never let them continue. A
baking potato needs 4 minutes and then sitting for another four.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 9/28/2013 7:35 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> nb
>
My parents! LOL Actually, I think it was an Amana "radar-range". Dad
was one of those guys who had to be the first in the neighborhood to
have [whatever].

Jill

On Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:35:12 AM UTC-4, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>
>
> > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>
> > Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
>
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?

My mother bought the first leviathan of a nuker back then - gave up half her counter space for it and it didn't even have the turntable.

On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:37:06 -0400, Gary > wrote:



>
>I've never pierced them and have never had one explode on me. I use a
>small 700 watt MV oven.
>
>G.

I said that once and the following week on popped. It is an 1100 watt
so that may make a difference as the steam would build faster. So
would the type and freshness of the spud.

In any case, I find they are better pierced. You don't get the
steamed texture as much that way.

On 28 Sep 2013 11:35:12 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
>Who had a microwave in '75?
>
>I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
>cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
>tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>
>nb


I par cook them and then fry to get a crisp outside.

Sqwertz > wrote in
:

> On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> -sw

"Back to basics"!

--
Jax

On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:

> A million households had microwaves in 1975. One of them was mine.
> The first 3 things they teach you in the manual is water, eggs, and
> potatoes.

Well, excuse me all to Hell for being in the other 99%.

nb

On 2013-09-28, jmcquown > wrote:

> My parents! LOL Actually, I think it was an Amana "radar-range". Dad

Yeah. What were those? About $600 ea? And me living in a $60 mo
studio apt making $1.95 hr. I'll take two. Don't bother to wrap 'em.

nb

On 2013-09-28, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> I par cook them and then fry to get a crisp outside.

yep.

So many misconceptions about microwave ovens. They cook from the
inside out. Blah blah.....

My fave is the rfc jerk who maintains water can't become superheated
without boiling. Horsecrap! I've had the water explode out of a
measuring cup when it was above the boiling point and not boiling.
It's called lack of a nucleation point.

nb

On 9/28/2013 1:14 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-09-28, jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> My parents! LOL Actually, I think it was an Amana "radar-range". Dad
>
> Yeah. What were those? About $600 ea? And me living in a $60 mo
> studio apt making $1.95 hr. I'll take two. Don't bother to wrap 'em.
>
> nb
>
LOL different circumstances, of course. Dad was, by then, a retired
Marine Corps Colonel. Probably a slightly different pay-grade.

Jill

On Saturday, September 28, 2013 4:16:57 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
> >
>
> >> I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a covered
>
> >> nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> >
>
> > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>
> > Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
>
>
> Steve, are you ok? You seem unusually grumpy these days!
>
> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
===
Rarely is "Steve" not grumpy...all cooking geniuses are that way
with "amateur" cooks. Patience is not his virtue.
===

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?

Lots of people.
>
> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>
> nb

On 9/28/2013 12:17 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:37:06 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>> I've never pierced them and have never had one explode on me. I use a
>> small 700 watt MV oven.
>>
>> G.
>
> I said that once and the following week on popped. It is an 1100 watt
> so that may make a difference as the steam would build faster. So
> would the type and freshness of the spud.
>
> In any case, I find they are better pierced. You don't get the
> steamed texture as much that way.
>
I rarely nuke potatoes. But when I have done so I put them in the oven
rubbed in butter or a little oil. Sprinkled with S&P. On a paper plate
and yes, pierced with a fork. No bowl, no water. The butter or oil
makes them turn out very nearly like actual baked potatoes. They
have a crispy skin and very tender center. Let them stand for 5 minutes
after nuking.

Jill

On 9/28/2013 8:19 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>
>>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>>
>> Who had a microwave in '75?
>>
>> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
>> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
>> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>
> Enjoy btw I had one in '75<g>
>
I'm pretty sure our family had one then, too.

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notbob > wrote:
> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>
> nb

I put together a Heathkit microwave, 71 ,72 ? I think it was $300.

Greg

jmcquown > wrote:
> On 9/28/2013 7:35 AM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2013-09-28, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>
>>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>>
>> Who had a microwave in '75?
>>
>> nb
>>
> My parents! LOL Actually, I think it was an Amana "radar-range". Dad
> was one of those guys who had to be the first in the neighborhood to have [whatever].
>
> Jill

My friend had an Amana at his parents house. Late 60's.

Greg

notbob > wrote:

> Who had a microwave in '75?

I had an Amana Radarange in 1974 and '75.

-- Larry

On Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:26:54 PM UTC-6, pltrgyst wrote:
> notbob > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Who had a microwave in '75?
>
>
>
> I had an Amana Radarange in 1974 and '75.
>
>
>
> -- Larry

Bought my wife one...she didn't like it so took it back and
bought a snow-blower for myself. Might have got something else for her
but don't remember.

On 9/28/2013 9:26 PM, pltrgyst wrote:
> notbob > wrote:
>
>> Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> I had an Amana Radarange in 1974 and '75.

Long ago, my dad purchased one of the first (and expensive!!!)
microwaves way-back-when in the early 1970s <VBG>. It was a "monster"
and rather large, too! It lasted quite some good many years (decades!)
At some point in the very-early 1980s, that MW was 'gifted' to me (aka,
"handed-me-down). IIRC, it finally croaked in the very early-2000s!!!
Who wants to bet the 'modern' MWs of today last as long as that 'old'
one did (?) - very unlikely! I've had to replace the original's
replacement already within the past decade - dang ! :> At least the
'modern' MWs are not nearly as expensive these days - whew!

Sky, who does _not_ 'cook' with the MW

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Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 23:27:21 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

> Long ago, my dad purchased one of the first (and expensive!!!)
> microwaves way-back-when in the early 1970s <VBG>. It was a "monster"
> and rather large, too! It lasted quite some good many years (decades!)
> At some point in the very-early 1980s, that MW was 'gifted' to me (aka,
> "handed-me-down). IIRC, it finally croaked in the very early-2000s!!!
> Who wants to bet the 'modern' MWs of today last as long as that 'old'
> one did (?) - very unlikely! I've had to replace the original's
> replacement already within the past decade - dang ! :> At least the
> 'modern' MWs are not nearly as expensive these days - whew!
>
> Sky, who does _not_ 'cook' with the MW

Unfortunately, they're still pretty big. I have a long out of
production Sharp "Half Pint" which I really like because the controls
are on top instead of on a side, so it doesn't hog precious real
estate on the counter the way most microwaves do. Hopefully someone
has something similar on the market when I need to replace this one.
http://images.buzzillions.com/images...930299_175.jpg

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On 9/29/2013 3:06 AM, gregz wrote:
> > wrote:
>> On 2013-09-28, > wrote:
>>
>>> You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>>> Cooking 101 in 1975.
>>
>> Who had a microwave in '75?
>>
>> I've par cooked potatoes fer hashbrowns in a m/w, but never fully
>> cooked. I jes cut it in half, put in container, cut side down, with a
>> tad bit o' water to prevent drying out and nuked fer 5 mins. Perfect.
>>
>> nb
>
> I put together a Heathkit microwave, 71 ,72 ? I think it was $300.
>
Yes, that was early 70s. My husband had one of those.

Roy wrote:
> On Saturday, September 28, 2013 4:16:57 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> > "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> >
> > ...
> >
> > > On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > > I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a
> > > > covered
> >
> > > > nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> >
> > > Cooking 101 in 1975.
> >
> >
> >
> > Steve, are you ok? You seem unusually grumpy these days!
> >
> > http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
> ===
> Rarely is "Steve" not grumpy...all cooking geniuses are that way
> with "amateur" cooks. Patience is not his virtue.
> ===

I don't think he is always grumpy! Hmmm does that mean I don't think he is
a 'cooking genius' nahhh

pltrgyst wrote:
> notbob > wrote:
>
> > Who had a microwave in '75?
>
> I had an Amana Radarange in 1974 and '75.

Blimey, you have a good memory. I don't have a clue what mine was all that
time ago. I do know it didn't have a turntable though.

On Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:04:13 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

> Roy wrote:
> > On Saturday, September 28, 2013 4:16:57 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> > > "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> > >
> > > ...
> > >
> > > > On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > > I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a
> > > > > covered
> > >
> > > > > nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
> > >
> > > > Cooking 101 in 1975.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Steve, are you ok? You seem unusually grumpy these days!
> > >
> > > http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
> > ===
> > Rarely is "Steve" not grumpy...all cooking geniuses are that way
> > with "amateur" cooks. Patience is not his virtue.
> > ===
>
> I don't think he is always grumpy! Hmmm does that mean I don't think he is
> a 'cooking genius' nahhh
>
Cooking genius? Oh, man. Is Roy some sort of country bumpkin?

--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila

On Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:08:15 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

> pltrgyst wrote:
> > notbob > wrote:
> >
> > > Who had a microwave in '75?
> >
> > I had an Amana Radarange in 1974 and '75.
>
> Blimey, you have a good memory. I don't have a clue what mine was all that
> time ago. I do know it didn't have a turntable though.
>
I'm pretty sure mine was a GW. It was horribly expensive and operated
at far more wattage than I needed to heat water and reheat leftovers.

--
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On Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:13:22 AM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:04:13 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Roy wrote:
>
> > > On Saturday, September 28, 2013 4:16:57 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
>
> > > > "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>
> > > >
>
> > > > ...
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > On 27 Sep 2013 23:43:07 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
> > > >
>
> > > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > > I got a med lrg red potato. Can I jes nuke it by putting in a
>
> > > > > > covered
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > > nuke pruf container with a tad bit o' H2O?
>
> > > >
>
> > > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > You've been hanging out here HOW long? Microwaving a potato is
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > Cooking 101 in 1975.
>
> > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Steve, are you ok? You seem unusually grumpy these days!
>
> > > >
>
> > > > http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>
> > > ===
>
> > > Rarely is "Steve" not grumpy...all cooking geniuses are that way
>
> > > with "amateur" cooks. Patience is not his virtue.
>
> > > ===
>
> >
>
> > I don't think he is always grumpy! Hmmm does that mean I don't think he is
>
> > a 'cooking genius' nahhh
>
> >
>
> Cooking genius? Oh, man. Is Roy some sort of country bumpkin?
>
Come on sf...that was meant to be satirical...and no,I am not
a country bumpkin (well, not really).

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