On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 01:36:57 -0600, notbob > wrote:

>On 2005-01-28, Nancree > wrote:
>
>> one room-temperature egg ( I put mind in a cup of warm water while I gather
>> other ingredients)
>> 1 scant teaspoon of *fresh* lime juice
>> 1 scant teaspoon of dry mustard
>> 3/4 teaspoon salt
>> 1 scant cup canola oil
>
>I'll give it a try, Nan, but what's with all the "scants"? Scan't I just
>use regular measures?

A scant teaspoon of dry mustard means you don't mound the mustard in the
measuring spoon. A scant teaspoon of lime juice means ..... wait, that's
not right. Hmmm. At least the recipe doesn't call for a scant egg.

Carol
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'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

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