On 7/25/2013 12:14 PM, Roy wrote:
> On Monday, July 22, 2013 6:39:45 PM UTC-6, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:43:35 -0700, Michael Press wrote:
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>>> The new agate mortar and pestle is a revelation to me.
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>>> Nothing else grinds spices to as fine a powder
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>>> and the result is more aromatic than any other method.
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>>> Also it is the only way I've been able to powder cinnamon bark.
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>>> Now I use surprisingly small quantities of freshly powdered spices.
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>>> Lamb Stew
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>> I have lamb stew simmering on the stove right now. 2lb of leftover,
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>> chunked roasted leg of lamb, a huge 1.5lb leek, white potatoes, a
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>> quarter of cabbage, merlot, garlic, coriander, thyme, black pepper,
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>> chicken and beef stock.
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>> -sw
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> Mein Gott...1.5 lb. leek....who on earth needs that size of
> leek in anything?
>

He probably buys it for the soil and grit content...