LOL Bernd, did that a couple of weeks ago! Everytime I get a new client, I'll tell my DH, that's 20 more hostas! I've been racking my brain out trying to figure out what the name of the hosta next to the gnome is. I bet it's Sum of All. I had it in too much sun most of the summer and it kept losing it's leaves. I didn't realize it was that big when I bought it. Gesila

Thank you everyone, your complements make it worth my while to try to figure out what to do with two weeks worth of leftovers. Posted by hawk307 "------ DC: Talk about Dinners fit for a King !!! Wheeooo ! ---" Be careful Lou, behind every great king, there is a great queen who actually rules the kingdom. Posted by jasdip "----and now you have a year to plan next year's festivities.---" Yes I know, I hate to hear, "Come on dcarch! Not rib roast and duck again!" Posted by mustangs "Amazing!! How does one get on your guest list? Cathy" Marry me? LOL! Posted by jimster "It's the spectacular food we have come to expect of you, dcarch. And the photos too, are mouthwatering, even the blurred ones. ---" Thanks Jim, but truth be told, there are so many folks here cook with great panache, yet my cooking with sous vide, that requires absolutely no skills, nothing can go wrong, no overcooking or undercooking possible. Just flip a switch, "Set it, and forget it." Ann_t and FOAS, regarding Potato Latkes authenticity, what I went by was as defined by Wikipedia, under the section: Hanukkah Tradition - "Latkes need not necessarily be made from potatoes. Prior to the introduction of the potato to the Old World, latkes were, and in some places still are, made from a variety of other vegetables, cheeses, legumes, or starches, depending on the available local ingredients and foodways of the various places where Jews lived." And I did not invent the Mushroom Wild Rice Latkes recipe either, it was adapted from the KosherEye Web site The Wild Rice Latkes tasted very good because I didn't have Schmaltz, so I used the dripping from the roasted duck and rib roast, as it turned out, much tastier than Schmaltz, IMHO. It is always fun to engage your guests to go out of the regular food boxes a little. They really liked the purple Okinawan sweet potatoes, for instance. dcarch

I got it, C! At the moment, my work laptop is blowing up, or I should say the router is, but I will be able to check fabrics later! In the meantime, go to Barn Fabric, too, as they have sales around every holiday, and their fabrics on sale are $3.99 - $4.99 a yard during those sales. I'm thinking it's only a matter of days before I get an email announcing a Veteran's Day sale. How much you'll need will depend on whether it's s print, stripe or solid. When I see what appeals; to you, I'll be able to make some recommendations. :-) When I went online to get the link for you, I see that their fabrics below, including outdoor are 50% off! Can't do much better than that, as their 'regular' prices are usually $9.95 a yard. It shows that the sale ended Sunday, but I am certain that the owner, Gary, will honor the prices shown, if you see something you like there! If you see any that appeal to you at either site, send me another email with the links or numbers so I can find them. I'm working 12 -14 days now, but WILL get back to you later! 50% OFF listed price ***Discounts are not shown, but will be taken upon receipt of the order.*** DRAPERY FABRIC (D only not DM) UPHOLSTERY FABRIC (U) OUTDOOR FABRIC (O only not ORT) DRAPERY LINING (With drapery fabric purchase of equal yardage amount) OFFERS EXPIRES 11 / 03 / 2013 ONLINE ORDERS ONLY. DOES NOT APPLY TO IN-STORE SALES. CALL-IN ORDERS 1-800-820-4330 Please Note: All credit card charges are entered manually. Here is a link that might be useful: Barn Fabric outdoor fabrics

In mid-January, my tulips are growing. My dianthus, deadnettle, chrysanthemums and many others show fresh leaves. My winter sown bottles haven't germinated yet, but I'm wondering if this really is winter.