On Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:01:17 -0600, Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>>> Thanks, all. I'm still looking. I originally found out about this
>>> regarding soup thickening. I did learn to cook the flour first and make a
>>> blonde roux, and that turned out great in my last gravy with pork roast.
>>> I'd just like to find some, and then between the three learn to use the
>>> best
>>> at the right time. I'll keep looking.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>> you could do something radical like asking the store manager. arrowroot
>> isn't terribly exotic.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> And if you wanted to be polite, Blake, you could have phrased that:
>
> "Have you checked with the store manager to see if they carry it? They
> may know where it's located, or order some for you".
>
> It's not that hard Blake...

i didn't think steve was such a delicate flower. but you're right.

your pal,
blake