On Thu, 14 May 2009 10:25:37 -0500, Chemiker
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>On Wed, 13 May 2009 21:41:18 -0400, Kajikit >
>wrote:
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>>There was an article in the NY Times today about the subject... sure
>>we've all got kitchens FULL of stuff, but what's the most important
>>and versatile?
>>
>>Mine a
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>No instant read thermometer?

Never used one in my life... if it's boiling it's hot... and if in
doubt, taste/cut it and see for yourself.