"Gary" wrote in message ...

dsi1 wrote:
>
> People used to love my pecan pies but these days I don't
> care to make that over-indulgent dessert. I do have some
> ideas about creating a pecan tart that uses half the
> filling. Something folks can eat without feeling too
> guilty. Yeah, that's the ticket.

I've been making those for years now. They are very common
at least on the mainland. Basically, mix up all for a pecan
pie then cut the pie dough to fit in little cupcake baking
pan. Fill eat one with the pecan filling and bake.

That gives you a nice pecan pie treat without being too much.
Great for holiday gifts too. A plate of those and some cookies.


> Tomorrow, I'll make an old school Okinawan dish for my dad - shoyu pork.
> My aim is to end up with pork that can be cut with a chopstick.

You said, "pork that can be cut with a chopstick." LOL!

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It does. Watch the vid he posted.