Champagne Corks Are Pinging Off The Walls!

[Cindy C.]

Hi, all,

Steve managed to get that Snape FP to upload, and so the FPs are 
ready for viewing.  The best way to put it, I think, is to say that 
Steve PORPHYRIA'D them real good.  ;-)

Now that this phase of our work is complete, I think an expression 
of gratitude is in order.  Many of you worked very hard on writing, 
message review, proofing, link checking, coding and many other 
things to get our FPs ready, right on schedule.  I realize how much 
work all of that was, I really do.  

In fact, I think it is high time that I handed out a bonus as a 
reward for all of that outstanding work.  Normally, I would provide 
you all with the Gift That Keeps On Giving -- cold hard cash.  

But that would be *tacky,* don't you think?  That sort of thing is 
simply not done in our little community, is it?  I mean, I wouldn't 
want to *insult* you or anything.  

No, instead I will opt for something everyone can use, something to 
call your very own, something to make your lives just that much more 
enjoyable.  Therefore, allow me to present each and every one of you 
with your bonus:

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ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
from "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone" by Deborah Madison

1.5 pounds of Yellow or Red new potatoes 
1 entire head fresh, firm garlic cloves, separated but *unpeeled*
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Teaspoons chopped rosemary or sage 
2 bay leaves
4 thyme sprigs
Salt and freshly milled pepper

Scrub the potatoes well, then put them in a bowl of water with a few 
tablespoons salt and let stand for 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, preheat 
oven to 400 and lightly oil a shallow baking dish.  Drain the 
potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.  Toss them with the garlic, 
oil, and herbs, then season with salt and pepper.  Arrange them in 
the prepared dish and bake, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender 
when pierced with a knife, 25-40 minutes, depending on their size.  
Turn them several times while they are cooking so that they brown 
evenly.  Eat them with the softened garlic cloves squeezed out of 
their paper cases.  Serves 4-6

*Cindy's Modifications for the Cheap or Lazy Cook*

Save money by buying large red potatoes and cutting them up.

Soaking the potatoes is optional, IMHO

Use dried herbs, but cut the amount by half.

Bay leaves are unimportant.

Double the garlic if you're into that

Turn the potatoes or not; makes no difference

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Cindy -- who thinks roasted garlic is the best gift of all