Scorched Palate

Ack! Steve told us we were talking about 7pm. But now that it's 6, we're going to have to bow out. Cameron's has a brand-new job in Los Altos (about an hour south of SF proper) so he'd have to leave work at 3:30 to make it to Sonoma by 6 -- and that would mean the two of us taking separate cars. MR, we're truly sorry we won't be able to meet you and your husband. Please drop us a line the next time you're coming to San Francisco; we'd love to meet you for a drink or a meal. ~Anita

I love Omni and Squeat's ideas!! LovelyNugget: She's not a friend at all; she's not even an 'office friend'. We're not even friendly. She annoys the crap out of me and I suspect she knows that, as I am not a subtle person. (I know you all find this shocking...) It's either a ploy for presents -- Miss Manners says I need only send a card, which I will -- or a seat-filling tactic. Either way, I feel used. Rancho, I agree with you wholeheartedly. We had 50 people at our wedding (including the two of us, the friend who married us, and our attendants). I didn't have to ask anyone for

Thomas Keller argues in Bouchon that trussing the bird keeps the tip of the breast from cooking faster than the wide part. Not sure if I buy his argument, but...

French toast meatloaf brownies graham crackers/smores saltines

Turkey is for thanksgiving, not Easter.

Quite right! [admin] I've moved into Elsewhere in Europe, leaving a link in Middle East and Africa for folks who might be planning a trip to other parts of Turkey (which are -- geographically at least -- in the Middle East) [/admin]

Wikipedia:

One of my office friends mentioned today that she'd told a coworker that she was thinking of going to Cambodia, and the coworker said "What's Cambodia?" (We work for a travel company, so this is a little bizarre.) I told her to explain that it's a big festival, like Burning Man. On second thought, maybe I should have said it was a big store, like Target.

Hey asshole co-worker, Thanks for the following note, letting me know I am a second-string wedding guest:

[admin] Don't make me stop this car. [/admin]

Well, Cameron and I are coming for a week at the end of June, but our dogs will be very unhappy if we stay. Edited to add: My sister-in-law is moving to NYC, but she lives in London. I guess that means we owe London someone instead...

Oooh, how exciting for us Bay Areans! Do keep us posted. (Not that any of the Boalt students I know have any time to socialize, but...)

Are you sure it's mexican, not brazilian? (Sorry, couldn't help myself)

[admin] we've moved the off-topic discussion of bone marrow health issues to its own thread [/admin]

Anything dried or in paste form is legal; the fresh produce/meat/dairy is what's not allowed.