I'm not sure, but I think you could substitute Lemon Balm for the Lemongrass. The flavor is "lemony" too, and it's good for you. I grow it every year. It makes a wonderful hot tea in the winter, or cold iced tea in the summer. The beneficial insects seem to like it as well. Again, these recipes are keepers! I had no idea one could preserve so many things from melons, besides the famous pickled watermelon rind recipe. Barbara

So.....why, after multiple experiences of your physically observing no-go situations for your particular dishes, do you now expect cyber-observers to tell you? That's a kick! If you're that concerned about the issue, you have only one alternative: Take your pans and bowls with you to the dealer and SEE FOR YOURSELF whether or not the cavity will accommodate your items. That's it. We can't see see them. Only you know what you need. You're on your own.

Am interested in Cuisipro 1.5, 3 and 5 qt metal mixing bowls. The dimensions given on Amazon.com sound strange to me (something like 9.8 x 9.4 x 4.9)..I want to know how deep bowls are and if my hand mixer will fit into the bowl. Anyone have these bowls? Thanks in advance

Claire, it's so easy it's embarrassing, the first time I made one I was astounded, I was just sure it would stick to the towel and not unroll, or break apart or SOMETHING. Of course it didn't. I will point out, though, that you should roll it up in a smooth linen towel, not a terry cloth one, or you'll have a fuzzy pumpkin roll. Ask me how I know.....sigh. Mindy, I'll post the banana doughnut recipe on a new thread, so it doesn't get "lost". It was actually stepmom's favorite of the two. Annie