We are huge rice fans too. This is a dangerous conversation.

Not *quite* the same culinary level as gg, but we're in Scotland and just had a pretty incredible meal (after seeing a castle and some amazing scenery). Those of you who think the UK is still full of stodgy food need to get over here and see.

the party was tons of fun! If only it could really happen. Can you imagine the food/drink/chatter that would be happening?

I liked him quite a bit on Top Chef.

So how meaty is this book? Given that it has a southern spin, I"m guessing it is pork heavy. Correct?

Why thank you JoanN!

Turn out the lights, the party's over.

I've been serving mine with cucumber slices. Loverly.

I'd love to hear from someone once they've cooked from this book. It sounds really good, but ... I'm trying so hard to be good.

If people can deal with a very chatty 7 year old foodie joining in, then Lulu and I will be there.

Oh what the heck, I'll actually steal the gift. Anyone for some of BC's rhubarb syrup in their cocktail?

Hendricks is really nice gin ladies. Only the best for those of us on the couch.

Perhaps a nice dry Hendricks martini?

Sounds like you're reading for a drink.

Exactly - military time.

Always. What suits your fancy?

Just guessing here, but I think GMT is military time, so it would be in the morning.

Thought you might enjoy reading his email:

"I'm having an awesome time at the C-shakk ... Seriously, your chowhound friend knows her/his food."

He got some of that huge halibut that made the news.

Just got another email from my husband raving about Crabshackk. We'll be meeting him on Sunday - so many good places, and he's busy making different restaurant reservations for us. Thank you SO much.

I"m just really happy to have the reminder that this easy, delicious recipe is right there on my bookshelf!

I think that she just can't recommend her own post, as julie said.

It (your vote) is probably worth a fair penny to some of us ...

(nudge nudge) tell her about the champers and pizza!

Buona sera. Have a delightful time. I bet the weather is significantly better than your home base. Low 90s here today.

May I second the others in suggesting you vote based on name and location?

This seems to have turned into a soccer match (and by that I mean not a lot is happening).

I do love Legal. But i'm going to be with a 7 year old ... not sure how much walking she'll be interested in doing, but I'll see what I can convince her to do.

That chain is in a lot of European airports. I love it. Some smoked salmon and champagne is a very civilized way to start home. I know Terminal ... gosh, whatever American flies out of to the US at Heathrow also has it, and there is one in Brussels.

Oooh, we'll be in Philly airport this weekend. We're flying USAir overseas - do you know if that will be in Concourse B or C? I'd love to do a lega seafood stop.

[edit] Just checked the Philly airport website and it looks like I'll be in the A concourse. Pffft.

This is bad news about the Feniger book. I have been averting my eyes from that one for months.

You have GREAT librarians.

Thank you so much rockycat. Shame they don't have any besides pork because it sounds *really good*.