>  ML> Which strongly suggests the conclusion that you're one
>  ML> of the lucky ones who are not sensitive (myself likewise).
> Seems to be the case but I'm not going to test that theory.

My guess is that you probably already have tested it
without knowing.

>  ML> >  ML> so as children with webbed toes (I've never seen
>  ML> >  ML> such a child but have seen the webbed toes of two
>  ML> >  ML> adults, who presumably were once children with
>  ML> >  ML> webbed toes).
>  ML> > Always exceptions to the general rule.
>  ML> In the case of the Rhus, there are more exceptions than
>  ML> adherents.
> Sometimes life does give those anomolies.

Keeps us on our toes.

>  ML> >  ML> There must be societies where my eating habits would
>  ML> >  ML> be considered normal, if not common.
>  ML> > Probably so but none that I've encountered. (G)
>  ML> Over here there's a restaurant that is open from 10 to 3.
>  ML> PM to AM. My kind of place, but chances are I'll not go
>  ML> to it.
> OTOH, it's just after 10 here; just got in from a Purple Heart (next
> week is National PH Recognition Week) reception/dinner. We'll be winding
> down soon as we've got church in the morning.

So I didn't get to that place after all. If I were
starting my life over in Belgium, I would likely be a
patron - or even think about working there.

>  ML> >  ML> > Not even the "anti social" one known as fb?
>  ML> >  ML> I've been on Facebook maybe once every two to
>  ML> >  ML> three months.
>  ML> > I don't even have an account on it.
>  ML> Good for you.
> Figured it's a time sucker I don't need when it first came out, tho
> sometimes I wonder whatever happened to some of my former friends,
> neighbors, etc.

Both are quite valid points of view, illustrating both
sides of the coin.

>  ML> >  ML> >  ML> Many of friends keep getting Flip Flop Berio despite
>  ML> >  ML> >  ML> my warnings.
>  ML> >  ML> > I used to buy that, when it was the only choice. Beat having
>  ML> no >  ML> olive > oil, but not by much.
>  ML> >  ML> Well, apparently, you didn't get much.
>  ML> > Not then but gotta get something.
>  ML> Just get Trader Joe's cheapie if you can't go to
>  ML> Costco.
> The TJ in Raleigh is just a couple of blocks from the Costco so it's a
> moot point.

Embarrassment of riches, more like!

>  ML> >  ML> And now for something completely different.
>  ML> >  ML> Thai-style green papaya mango salad
>  ML> >  ML> categories: airline, salad, side
>  ML> > Something you've tried making, eaten on a plane or only seen the
>  ML> recipe?
>  ML> I've made it, not according to that recipe. I've eaten it
>  ML> from that recipe. I've seen that recipe, but not until last
>  ML> month.
> Not anything I've had the chance to try, don't know but maybe would, if
> given the chance.

It's nicely sour and savory and hot, when made well.

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      Title: Fried Spinach - Rau Muong Xao
 Categories: Thai, Beef
   Servings:  4

      6 oz Rump Steak
      1 md Onion
      1 ts Black Pepper
  1 1/2 tb Fish Sauce (Nuoc Mam)
      1 tb Cornstarch
      1    Fresh Spinach
      1    Large Tomato
      1    Clove Of Garlic
      3 tb Oil

  Trim any fat from steak.  Sliced thinly.  Chop onion finely and combine
  with meat, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce and cornstarch.
  Rinse spinach and cut each leaf into 3 pieces.  Slice tomato into thin
  wedges and crush garlic. Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan.
Add
  remaining garlic and stir fry until fragrant. Add spinach and stir fry
for
  3 minutes.  Add remaining fish sauce and tomato. Stir fry 2 minutes, then
  remove to a heated serving platter. Heat remaining oil in frying pan. Add
  meat and stir fry for 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons waterif meat sticks to
  pan. Remove meat from pan and sprinkle over spinach. Sprinkle with pepper
  and serve. Source unknown

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