On Sun 01 May 2005 06:04:22p, Dog3 wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in news:thisisbogus-
> :
>
>> In article > , Dog3
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> My thoughts exactly. A host/hostess will most likely appreciate the
>>> 'test' tasting to make certain the dish is at least edibile.
>>
>> It's called "quality control." Entirely acceptable for the heathens in
>> the midwest. "-)
>
> Are you a heathen too
>
> Michael <- total heathen but has good manners and knows all of his forks,
> spoons, knives and even the fish fork and shrimp fork.

But what about the marrow spoon, Michael? Do you know about the marrow
spoon? You never know when marrow bones might be served! :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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