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Well seeing that we did not get to talk about much other than the one issue
during the August 12th meeting I thought I would make individual posts about
each major topics that had been on the agenda so we could talk about them. I
will probably only get a couple up tonight and I will do the rest tomorrow.
The first topic is for the proposed August 5th Anniversary party. Currently
the plan would be for this to be a BYO* event at my house and I would provide a
grill and fridge in case there are not enough coolers.
My idea would be that everyone would bring their own refreshments and stuff for
the grill and each person would bring a pot-luck side dish item (fruit, potato
salad, salad, chips, coleslaw, etc.). Of course we could have it purely a
BYOeverything as well.
I would expect that the party would run from early/mid afternoon until early
evening sometime. Unfortunately it can't go too late because of my wifes
"condition" and the fact that the Baby Shower is the next day.
I do have several forms of non-LEGO entertainment including croquet and
badminton. Of course if the weather cooperates I will have a train running and
have place set up for MOC's.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in please let me know.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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Eric Kingsley <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote:
> My idea would be that everyone would bring their own refreshments and stuff for
> the grill and each person would bring a pot-luck side dish item (fruit, potato
> salad, salad, chips, coleslaw, etc.). Of course we could have it purely a
> BYOeverything as well.
Sounds great, Eric.
--
Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
Boston University Linux ---> http://linux.bu.edu/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> The first topic is for the proposed August 5th Anniversary party.
> Currently the plan would be for this to be a BYO* event at my house and
> I would provide a grill and fridge in case there are not enough coolers.
* = Guinness and tube steaks? :)
> My idea would be that everyone would bring their own refreshments and stuff
> for the grill and each person would bring a pot-luck side dish item (fruit,
> potato salad, salad, chips, coleslaw, etc.). Of course we could have it
> purely a BYOeverything as well.
Ooooh -- would that mean I can bring a couple jars of Fibblesnork über-garlic
pickles[1]? I haven't made any in several months and have a real itch to
scratch. :) Also been wantin' to develop an über-garlic version of gazpacho
soup. :)
> I would expect that the party would run from early/mid afternoon until early
> evening sometime. Unfortunately it can't go too late because of my wifes
> "condition" and the fact that the Baby Shower is the next day.
I take it you don't want any passed-out bodies strewn about on the lawn. :)
> I do have several forms of non-LEGO entertainment including croquet and
> badminton. Of course if the weather cooperates I will have a train running
> and have place set up for MOC's.
>
> If this sounds like something you'd be interested in please let me know.
Swingin'!!!
--Todd
[1] http://www.fibblesnork.com/uber-garlic/pickle/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Todd Lehman writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > The first topic is for the proposed August 5th Anniversary party.
> > Currently the plan would be for this to be a BYO* event at my house and
> > I would provide a grill and fridge in case there are not enough coolers.
>
> * = Guinness and tube steaks? :)
Somehow I figured...
>
> > My idea would be that everyone would bring their own refreshments and stuff
> > for the grill and each person would bring a pot-luck side dish item (fruit,
> > potato salad, salad, chips, coleslaw, etc.). Of course we could have it
> > purely a BYOeverything as well.
>
> Ooooh -- would that mean I can bring a couple jars of Fibblesnork über-garlic
> pickles[1]? I haven't made any in several months and have a real itch to
> scratch. :) Also been wantin' to develop an über-garlic version of gazpacho
> soup. :)
Sounds ummmm... interesting? I like spicy foods but that sounds just a little
wierd. I'm game though I'll try anything. If I catch you feeding one of those
to my wife though... ;-).
>
>
> > I would expect that the party would run from early/mid afternoon until early
> > evening sometime. Unfortunately it can't go too late because of my wifes
> > "condition" and the fact that the Baby Shower is the next day.
>
> I take it you don't want any passed-out bodies strewn about on the lawn. :)
Probably not the best way for things to go. I am hopeing to be able to cut my
lawn by then. We just had a bunch of landscaping done and had the lawn
hydroseeded. Good thing we have a huge deck and at least parts of the lawn
will be OK for sure. Just the far back I don't know about.
> Swingin'!!!
Well enough people have expressed interest so I guess we're on. Plan on the
5th for a BBQ in Melrose starting in the afternoon. Time's and Directions to
follow. Directions will either be handled on the mailing list or by request I
am not sure yet.
> [1] http://www.fibblesnork.com/uber-garlic/pickle/
Man where do you come up with this stuff? :-)
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > * = Guinness and tube steaks? :)
>
> Somehow I figured...
But seriously, do you want this to be an alcohol-free get-together or are we
free to bring some Guinness along? I don't think anyone would get all boozed
up, but it can be nice to responsibly enjoy some fine beverages with a BBQ.
If you want it to be an alcohol-free get-together, I completely respect that
and I will leave the Guinness at home.
> Sounds ummmm... interesting? I like spicy foods but that sounds just a
> little wierd. I'm game though I'll try anything. If I catch you feeding
> one of those to my wife though... ;-).
I don't think they're dangerous to pregnancies or babies in the womb, but the
great danger IMHO is if one person has one and the other person doesn't. :)
You'll smell like and taste garlic for at least 24 hours after eating one of
these. :) I wouldn't recommend trying them unless you already are a big fan
of garlic. :)
> > > I would expect that the party would run from early/mid afternoon until
> > > early evening sometime. Unfortunately it can't go too late because of
> > > my wifes "condition" and the fact that the Baby Shower is the next day.
> >
> > I take it you don't want any passed-out bodies strewn about on the lawn. :)
>
> Probably not the best way for things to go. I am hopeing to be able to cut
> my lawn by then. We just had a bunch of landscaping done and had the lawn
> hydroseeded. Good thing we have a huge deck and at least parts of the lawn
> will be OK for sure. Just the far back I don't know about.
I don't know what it's like to be an expecting father, but from the various
hints and innuendos over the past few months, it certainly sounds like it can
be stressful from time to time. You have my sympathies but also I think you
will be in for one of the greatest joys life can bring. Congratulations once
again!
BTW, how do you feel about allocating an area of your back lawn to the
consuming of fine cigars and brandy/scotch/cognac? If that would be out of
the question, perhaps we all could take you out specially some evening later.
> > [1] http://www.fibblesnork.com/uber-garlic/pickle/
>
> Man where do you come up with this stuff? :-)
It kinda evolved over time about 4 years ago... Me and a couple guys at the
last place I worked, we used to mess around with hot peppers and stuff.
--Todd
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Todd Lehman <lehman@javanet.com> wrote:
> these. :) I wouldn't recommend trying them unless you already are a big fan
> of garlic. :)
Luckily, both Karen and I love garlic. Looking forward to trying them!
--
Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
Boston University Linux ---> http://linux.bu.edu/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Todd Lehman writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > > * = Guinness and tube steaks? :)
> >
> > Somehow I figured...
>
> But seriously, do you want this to be an alcohol-free get-together or are we
> free to bring some Guinness along? I don't think anyone would get all boozed
> up, but it can be nice to responsibly enjoy some fine beverages with a BBQ.
> If you want it to be an alcohol-free get-together, I completely respect that
> and I will leave the Guinness at home.
Sure no problem. The only rule being that it must be legal to consume whatever
it is that you consume. So for example if you are drinking and you are not old
enough to drink and I find out you will probably get a free cab ride home and
asked not to come again. I don't think that applies to too many people here,
if any until Tim C. arrives, but just so people know.
Oh and before I forget. NLSO's are more than welcome. I know my wife will be
looking to commiserate with other NLSO's and I know of a couple others that are
probably coming so please bring them along.
>
>
> > Sounds ummmm... interesting? I like spicy foods but that sounds just a
> > little wierd. I'm game though I'll try anything. If I catch you feeding
> > one of those to my wife though... ;-).
>
> I don't think they're dangerous to pregnancies or babies in the womb, but the
> great danger IMHO is if one person has one and the other person doesn't. :)
> You'll smell like and taste garlic for at least 24 hours after eating one of
> these. :) I wouldn't recommend trying them unless you already are a big fan
> of garlic. :)
I am sure they are not dangerous its just she has a weak stomach for hot food
and spicy peppers in particular. I doubt she would get close to them with the
smell anyway :-).
>
> I don't know what it's like to be an expecting father, but from the various
> hints and innuendos over the past few months, it certainly sounds like it can
> be stressful from time to time. You have my sympathies but also I think you
> will be in for one of the greatest joys life can bring. Congratulations once
> again!
Thanks, It isn't really that bad and in many many ways I can't wait!! The
LEGO in the basement is kind of a bummer but I'll live. Most of the stress is
in the fact that my wife gets to experiance something that I have no possible
way of completely understanding. To have a living being inside of you just
blows me away. She trys to share what is happening but unless you actually
experiance it... I do think I was able to feal a limb or maybe the head the
other day (space is getting tight :-). That was pretty cool.
The other part of the stress is that it is probably the biggest life change I
can imagine. Bigger than marrage, bigger than owning a home, bigger than just
about anything I can think of. Thats a tad scary but heck we brought it on
ourselves :).
So don't worry about me. I just have to shuffle a few things around and I'll
be fine.
>
> BTW, how do you feel about allocating an area of your back lawn to the
> consuming of fine cigars and brandy/scotch/cognac? If that would be out of
> the question, perhaps we all could take you out specially some evening later.
I can probably do that although I doubt I will get through an entire cigar. I
have a pretty big yard so as long as we get well away from the house I don't
think my wife will mind.
>
>
> > > [1] http://www.fibblesnork.com/uber-garlic/pickle/
> >
> > Man where do you come up with this stuff? :-)
>
> It kinda evolved over time about 4 years ago... Me and a couple guys at the
> last place I worked, we used to mess around with hot peppers and stuff.
Sounds cool. Now adays I my cats are my co-workers so not much chance for
wierd experimentations. But I guess you know what thats like too :).
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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Where to begin?
Eric and Todd wrote (in no particular order ...)
> Well enough people have expressed interest so I guess we're on. Plan on the
> 5th for a BBQ in Melrose starting in the afternoon. Time's and Directions to
> follow. Directions will either be handled on the mailing list or by request I
> am not sure yet.
I don't think I ever said it out loud, but I'm planning on coming also ....
> Ooooh -- would that mean I can bring a couple jars of Fibblesnork über-garlic
> pickles[1]? I haven't made any in several months and have a real itch to
> scratch. :) Also been wantin' to develop an über-garlic version of gazpacho
> soup. :)
I am ridiculously excited about these garlic-death-pickles -- to the point I'm
thinking of making some (perhaps a variation?) and bringing them. Todd, would you
mind if I jumped on the experimentation bandwagon [1]. I am a rampant fan of hot
and spicy things - I'm one of those freaks who, while rummaging in the fridge for a
snack, will pour a good amount of RedHot into the palm of my hand and drink it off
to tide me over. Another example: about 50% of the time, the first thing I eat in
the morning is a hot Peppercini - before cereal, before juice, before anything
else. Somebody once told me that eating something hot speeds up your metabolism a
bit, since your body wants to rid itself of the toxin ... see, it's a health
thing. This girlish figure doesn't come free, you know ... ;)
> > In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > > > * = Guinness and tube steaks? :)
My thoughts on this issue are probably painfully clear :) :) :)
> Oh and before I forget. NLSO's are more than welcome. I know my wife will be
> looking to commiserate with other NLSO's and I know of a couple others that are
> probably coming so please bring them along.
Great to hear - I'd kind of been operating under this assumption, but it's good to
hear it confirmed. I'll probably be bringing a NLS(F) as well, since she's coming
up to visit for the weekend, if that's all right ( NLS(F) = Non Lego Sibling
(Female) ).
> > I wouldn't recommend trying them unless you already are a big fan
> > of garlic. :)
That's crazy-talk .... everybody should try them ;)
> > Congratulations once again!
I second that ....
-s
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> I don't think I ever said it out loud, but I'm planning on coming also ....
I am too!
> I'll probably be bringing a NLS(F) as well, since she's
> coming
> up to visit for the weekend, if that's all right ( NLS(F) = Non Lego Sibling
> (Female) ).
<vader> Sister.... you have a sister.... </vader>
Sorry, I can't help saying that whenever I discover someone has a sister.
eric
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> > I don't know what it's like to be an expecting father, but from the various
> > hints and innuendos over the past few months, it certainly sounds like it can
> > be stressful from time to time. You have my sympathies but also I think you
> > will be in for one of the greatest joys life can bring. Congratulations once
> > again!
>
> Thanks, It isn't really that bad and in many many ways I can't wait!! The
> LEGO in the basement is kind of a bummer but I'll live. Most of the stress is
> in the fact that my wife gets to experiance something that I have no possible
> way of completely understanding. To have a living being inside of you just
> blows me away. She trys to share what is happening but unless you actually
> experiance it... I do think I was able to feal a limb or maybe the head the
> other day (space is getting tight :-). That was pretty cool.
>
> The other part of the stress is that it is probably the biggest life change I
> can imagine. Bigger than marrage, bigger than owning a home, bigger than just
> about anything I can think of. Thats a tad scary but heck we brought it on
> ourselves :).
As one who is going through this (Isabella turned 3 months last week!) I
agree:
- it IS the biggest thing that has happened in my life
- it IS bigger than marriage
- it IS bigger than owning a home
- and, it IT bigger than any LEGO creation I've made!
After 3 months, most of my LEGO is STILL in the attic from my move to New
England over 8 months ago! I am currently renovating the basement for a
play-area for LEGO and a theatre room!
(For those interested: http://www.insominet.com/isabella/ . There is some
LEGO references!)
I would really like to start attending meetings. The train stuff REALLY
interests me. Heck, maybe I can get to the BBQ since my wife and daughter
will be out of town.
Sandy
-==- -==- -==- -==-
Alexander (Sandy) McKinney
armckinn@nortelnetworks.com
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> (For those interested: http://www.insominet.com/isabella/ . There is some
> LEGO references!)
Very cute. I like the part about Mom not thinking this was quite the novelty
it was at the begining. Sounds just like my wife ;-).
>
> I would really like to start attending meetings. The train stuff REALLY
> interests me. Heck, maybe I can get to the BBQ since my wife and daughter
> will be out of town.
Well I don't think you have much excuss then, unless of course you think you
are going to catch up on sleep :-). You are more than welcome and we need as
many people to contribute train stuff as possible so if you are going to have
time to build some stuff and might be able to make it in December please feel
free to join us.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> I am ridiculously excited about these garlic-death-pickles -- to the point
> I'm thinking of making some (perhaps a variation?) and bringing them. Todd,
> would you mind if I jumped on the experimentation bandwagon [1].
Go for it! That's why the "recipe" is published. :)
> I am a rampant fan of hot and spicy things - I'm one of those freaks who,
> while rummaging in the fridge for a snack, will pour a good amount of RedHot
> into the palm of my hand and drink it off to tide me over.
Are you sure you don't mean to knock you over? ;-)
> Another example: about 50% of the time, the first thing I eat in
> the morning is a hot Peppercini - before cereal, before juice, before
> anything else. Somebody once told me that eating something hot speeds up
> your metabolism a bit, since your body wants to rid itself of the toxin
> ... see, it's a health thing. This girlish figure doesn't come free, you
> know ... ;)
Hmm, I'll hafta try that!
I used to drink a glass of Spicy Hot V8 in the morning and I loved that but
I still haven't found a grocery store in the New England area that stocks it
in the big bottles.
Can you handle biting into raw serranos or habeneros? :)
> > > I wouldn't recommend trying them unless you already are a big fan
> > > of garlic. :)
>
> That's crazy-talk .... everybody should try them ;)
Oh. Yeh. That's what I meant. (Muahahaha ;)
--Todd
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Todd Lehman wrote in message ...
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> > I am ridiculously excited about these garlic-death-pickles -- to the • point
> > I'm thinking of making some (perhaps a variation?) and bringing them. • Todd,
> > would you mind if I jumped on the experimentation bandwagon [1].
>
> Go for it! That's why the "recipe" is published. :)
Better check copyright law first, Shaun ;)
<ducks, runs>
(yet another random reference to something heated somewhere else on Lugnet)
Sorry I'm missing the pickles, Todd. I'm a garlic fan too.
-Tim
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Todd Lehman writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> > I am ridiculously excited about these garlic-death-pickles -- to the point
> > I'm thinking of making some (perhaps a variation?) and bringing them. Todd,
> > would you mind if I jumped on the experimentation bandwagon [1].
>
> Go for it! That's why the "recipe" is published. :)
>
>
> > I am a rampant fan of hot and spicy things - I'm one of those freaks who,
> > while rummaging in the fridge for a snack, will pour a good amount of RedHot
> > into the palm of my hand and drink it off to tide me over.
>
> Are you sure you don't mean to knock you over? ;-)
>
>
> > Another example: about 50% of the time, the first thing I eat in
> > the morning is a hot Peppercini - before cereal, before juice, before
> > anything else. Somebody once told me that eating something hot speeds up
> > your metabolism a bit, since your body wants to rid itself of the toxin
> > ... see, it's a health thing. This girlish figure doesn't come free, you
> > know ... ;)
>
> Hmm, I'll hafta try that!
>
> I used to drink a glass of Spicy Hot V8 in the morning and I loved that but
> I still haven't found a grocery store in the New England area that stocks it
> in the big bottles.
>
> Can you handle biting into raw serranos or habeneros? :)
Now I love spicy food but you guys are *sick*. ;-).
Seriously though hot peppers have been proven to be healthy in many respects.
First note that just about all hot peppers come from warm climates. It seems
contradictory but the reason is that the peppers make you sweet which actually
helps to cool your body down and thats the origional reason for their
popularity.
Other studies have shown a rise in matabolism as Shawn mentioned. Others say
they are good for your colon because they help stimulate your body to rid
itself of toxins which might be good for preventing cancer.
Of course Eggs were once good for you, then they were bad, and now they are
good for you again so who knows what they are going to say next. It all just
depends on which scientist you are listening to and whos payroll they are
on(1).
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
(1)- I am not really that cynical when it comes to scientists but sometimes I
wonder.
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Eric Kingsley wrote:
>
> Well seeing that we did not get to talk about much other than the one issue
> during the August 12th meeting I thought I would make individual posts about
> each major topics that had been on the agenda so we could talk about them. I
> will probably only get a couple up tonight and I will do the rest tomorrow.
>
> The first topic is for the proposed August 5th Anniversary party. Currently
> the plan would be for this to be a BYO* event at my house and I would provide a
> grill and fridge in case there are not enough coolers.
>
> My idea would be that everyone would bring their own refreshments and stuff for
> the grill and each person would bring a pot-luck side dish item (fruit, potato
> salad, salad, chips, coleslaw, etc.). Of course we could have it purely a
> BYOeverything as well.
>
> I would expect that the party would run from early/mid afternoon until early
> evening sometime. Unfortunately it can't go too late because of my wifes
> "condition" and the fact that the Baby Shower is the next day.
>
> I do have several forms of non-LEGO entertainment including croquet and
> badminton. Of course if the weather cooperates I will have a train running and
> have place set up for MOC's.
>
> If this sounds like something you'd be interested in please let me know.
>
> Eric Kingsley
>
> The New England LEGO Users Group
> http://www.nelug.org/
Well I finally got the OK from the NLSO. However, we'll be in Maine From Friday
'til Saturday morning visiting the in-laws, so we won't make it before 4:00 or
5:00pm. If this is OK, and people will still be there, we'd love to stop in, and
finally meet everyone.
Thanks,
Mike Z.
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>
> Well I finally got the OK from the NLSO. However, we'll be in Maine From
> Friday 'til Saturday morning visiting the in-laws, so we won't make it before
> 4:00 or 5:00pm. If this is OK, and people will still be there, we'd love to
> stop in, and finally meet everyone.
Oh I think most everyone will still be there at 5pm. You are more than welcome
to show up anytime you want.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Mike Zinkowsky writes:
> Well I finally got the OK from the NLSO. However, we'll be in Maine From
> Friday
> 'til Saturday morning visiting the in-laws, so we won't make it before 4:00 or
> 5:00pm. If this is OK, and people will still be there, we'd love to stop in,
> and
> finally meet everyone.
Weird! There's a big chance I might be going to Maine immediately *after* the
BBQ (as in, I might have a bag packed in my Jeep while I'm there) to attend the
family reunion of my NLSO.
I know that has nothing to do with Lego or NELUG, but the coincidence was too
striking not to mention. Sorry.
eric
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Lorbaat wrote:
> In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Mike Zinkowsky writes:
>
> > Well I finally got the OK from the NLSO. However, we'll be in Maine From
> > Friday
> > 'til Saturday morning visiting the in-laws, so we won't make it before 4:00 or
> > 5:00pm. If this is OK, and people will still be there, we'd love to stop in,
> > and
> > finally meet everyone.
>
> Weird! There's a big chance I might be going to Maine immediately *after* the
> BBQ (as in, I might have a bag packed in my Jeep while I'm there) to attend the
> family reunion of my NLSO.
>
> I know that has nothing to do with Lego or NELUG, but the coincidence was too
> striking not to mention. Sorry.
Funny ... I've never seen you and Mike together at the same time ... I'm beginning
to suspect you're one and the same person, who's only coming down from Maine for
the BBQ before heading back ....
... mysterious ....
sweet sweet ellipsis points ...
-s
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Todd Lehman writes:
> [...] Also been wantin' to develop an über-garlic version of gazpacho
> soup. :)
mmmm, did it! Made a proto-test-batch version last week and made what I
think may be a final candidate last night. Wrote down all the ingredients
as they went in so I'll be able to reconstruct it the night before the BBQ.
One last adjustment to the amount of sugar is needed, I think -- it's still
just a tad too bitter, I think from the cumin or the radishes.
Tried a new garlic experiment, BTW, in this last batch: Instead of just
putting in a single head of raw garlic, I put in a second head of roasted
garlic (25 min. at 350° F.) as well -- this seems to give it the best of
both ends of the garlic spectrum -- the harsh, pungent raw flavor and the
rich, full-bodied roasted flavor. I'll prolly try this with the pickles.
--Todd
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