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   runar said, about 1 year ago

   Oh, gods…it just hit me (how could I have been so dense all these weeks) Maybe Basil has a saughter somewhere named Rosemary. And then there’s cousin Oregano. I wonder where he found the thyme?

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   Ray C said, about 1 year ago

   Runar, I think Basil’s relatives are all at the Scarborough Fair for the Spice Girls concert.
   Good to see the sparkle back in Brenda’s eyes.

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   Susan001 said, about 1 year ago

   Don’t forget Cousin Cayenne from Texas.

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   Brenda_fan said, about 1 year ago

   Poor Basil–He loses his daughter in a jungle, then his son in a desert. Maybe now they will address the Starr Twinkle issue–Basil may not know she’s alive, and here’s a perfect lead in.

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   Brenda_fan said, about 1 year ago

   Oh, and don’t forget Basil’s maiden aunts Lavender and Verbena!

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   runar said, about 1 year ago

   Cinnamon Carter from the original Mission: Impossible (Barbara Bain).

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   Gweedo Murray said, about 1 year ago

   Runar PRO
   In your first post you used the word saughter. Is that a real word? I may have to take remedial English if it is.

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   Margueritem said, about 1 year ago

   You forgot cousin Tansy, and guilt ridden Aunt Rue.

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   Susan001 said, about 1 year ago

   It’s just a typo, Gweed!
   The keys for “S” and “D” are right next to each other; it’s easy to make a mistake.

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    Gweedo Murray said, about 1 year ago

    I know that susan double ott won, but it looked kinda funny and with all the new stuff I’m seeing at PIBGORN I figured, what the hey?. I’ve also noticed runner, I never know how to pronounce that, (he’ll let me know, I’m sure), has elucidated on other people’s errors. And that’s a good thing. It saves me doing it; the one’s I can see anyway. Thanks agent double oh 1.

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    Ray C said, about 1 year ago

    Guilt-ridden Aunt Rue? That is funny, M!!
    I know rue only as a base for broccoli soup (and others). Is there also a spice by that name? If not, you are disqualified and it isn’t funny any more.

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    Ray C said, about 1 year ago

    “European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy ”
    Okay, I can laugh again. My apologies for doubting you, M. The definition sort of explains the name, doesn’t it?

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    Margueritem said, about 1 year ago

    Ray C, I’m glad that I didn’t disappoint you. Roux is the word that you were thinking of, that’s used a a thickening agent for soups and gravies.

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    Ray C said, about 1 year ago

    Oh, shucks. You know, I actually saw roux in a recipe book, too; and completely forgot that was how it was spelled. Never did learn to make one without burning the butter. I think I give up on the stirring too soon.
    But I’m still only parsley convinced that anyone would actually cook with a European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.

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    Brenda_fan said, about 1 year ago

    You will probably rue the day you did cook with rue.

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    Ray C said, about 1 year ago

    Brenda_fan says:
    You will probably rue the day you did cook with rue.
    I already roux it, Brenda_fan. But it wasn’t rued of you to mention it…or rouxed of you…I’m very confouxed now.
    Must–suppress–urge–to–make-=awful–puns.

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    Margueritem said, about 1 year ago

    You must keep stirring your roux, or you will have cause to rue your inattention.

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    momsaid said, about 1 year ago

    Perhaps he could take in a herbaceous boarder…
    On a different note, I offer a simple way to explain the difference between Peppermint and Spearmint:
    Peppermint is an herb, a member of the mint family; it tastes great, smells nice, and you can use it for all kinds of things.
    ‘Sper’ment is what you do in chemistry class.