Overheard on the General Topics Board

Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, by Sarah Perry / Edit Post

"[N]asturtiums are really easy to grow and the edible leaves taste quite a lot like caper leaves. It's simple to brine them yourself if you want the pickled version." – ninrn

"I read the labels usually before making decisions—good example was baking powder. I considered buying the generic until I saw the first ingredient—cornstarch!" – carbondiamond on brand-name versus generic food

"I'm sure this risotto is as delicious as claimed, but come on, almost a pound of Gorgonzola PLUS a half pound of butter PLUS well over half a pound of Parmigiano-Reggiano PLUS olive oil PLUS pistachios per pound of rice? Even the cheese lover that I am cries out 'No thanks!'" – cheesemaestro

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