stuffed

The inventor of Stove Top Stuffing has died. From the NY Times (quoting the patent application for instant stuffing!):

The secret lay in the crumb size. If the dried bread crumb is too small, adding water to it makes a soggy mass; too large, and the result is gravel. In other words, as the patent explains, "The nature of the cell structure and overall texture of the dried bread crumb employed in this invention is of great importance if a stuffing which will hydrate in a matter of minutes to the proper texture and mouthfeel is to be prepared.

I had some fantastic stuffing this evening at bobbyblue's house, and also explained marshmallows-on-sweet potatoes to an Australian couple, learned about hormones involved in becoming a male-to-female transsexual, observed a demonstration of a new cheerleader dance, listened to a debate about Madonna's new CD, and took a nap with a puppy. I love my family and all, but those things never happen at their house.