Overheard on the General Topics Boards

"I am wondering why there are two separate packets (one rice, one seasoning) that go in the pot at the same time. Is this to give the user a cooking-like experience by opening both bags?" – corneygirl, on packaged rice pilaf

"We had one of those coolers that plug into the cigarette lighter of the car. So we were well stocked and never desperate for food. We had the luxury of picking when and where to eat and never chose a place out of desperation. If we got hungry and nothing was near, we raided the fridge, so to speak. Some food lasted us well into Mexico." – rworange, on chowhounding while traveling

"Crab apples! That's one reason crab-apple trees can be found in just about every older neighborhood—apparently before pectin was commercially available folks would make jams and jellies with a proportion of crab apples to ensure a good set. They make a delicious jelly on their own, too." – LauraGrace, on pectin-rich fruit

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  • I would like to buy spiced crab apples. Does anyone know where to buy them on line? I live in London Ontario Canada and they can not be found!