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Skriven 2007-11-14 16:19:31 av Barbara McNay (1:382/48)
     Kommentar till en text av Glen Jamieson
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 >  -=> Quoting Barbara Mcnay to Glen Jamieson <=-

 >> the meal to come, until my niece told me that it was
 >> customary to
 >> finish the salad before getting the rest.  If I wanted
 >> them together I
 >> should have specified that.  I like the texture and
 >> temperature
 >> contrast of hot grilled fish or steak eaten together
 >> with cold salad.

 >  BM> I didn't realize that.  I thought it took them that long to get the
 >  BM> main meal ready. [g]

 > Quite likely.  The salad would shut people up and give
 > them something
 > to chomp on while waiting.

Yep, that it does.

 >>  BM> I went to the Alamo, and was introduced to cockroaches at the
 >>  BM> Riverwalk.

 >> cockroaches didn't wait to be introduced, but
 >> introduced themselves.

 >  BM> Yes. :)  I was amused, and jumped to make them scatter. They certainly
 >  BM> were plentiful.  I wonder how the restaurants dealt with them.

 > With difficulty, I would think.

I didn't consider it then, not being familiar with them, but it would be a
challenge.


 >  BM> I have a similar problem with utensils that have been washed in
 >  BM> perfumed dishwashing soap affecting my perception of the food.  I

 > The slightest detergent taste can ruin a cup of tea
 > for me, so I always
 > make sure my cup is well rinsed with plain water.

I think the scent lingers on some things, nevertheless.

 >  BM> suppose that's why some soaps have a lemon scent, but it's a bit
 >  BM> unsettling to see nonfood products with pictures of lemons on their
 >  BM> labels.

 > And confusing to non-English speakers.

And young children!

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