[Dear Abby]

Maramalady, you honor Dear Abby far too much. She is a mere dilettante.

As Chiffonade points out, there are wonderful archaeological sites right here in this country. Does familiarity indeed breed contempt? Dear Abby regrets that although she has been to Tuscany and other fascinating sites, she has not explored those so much closer to home.

Dear Abby is reminded of a statement attributed to Diogenes,

Very late in life, when he was studying geometry, some one said to Lacydes, “Is it then a time for you to be learning now?” “If it is not,” he replied, “when will it be?”

Abby

[chiffonade]

Originally posted by marmalady
Chiffonade - Doesn't the maple syrup burn on the grill?

That's part of the purpose of cooking the sweet potato slices for a few minutes with no baste. The baste is to "finish" them. Like with any sweet glaze, you have to watch them closely. When you get the "feel" for them, they're much more manageable.

[marmalady]

Chif - DUH - I knew that - really I did! Senior moment?