I've been called a lot of things, but maître fromager takes the cakeerr the cheese! I am humble !!! Thanks roto for all of you contributions.
My all time favorite food movie is "Babette's Feast"

Roto, I have so enjoyed your posts and your travels. Please stay with us so we can hear all about your wonderful meals as you travel the world.
Thanks for the kudos! I think there are many fine cooks in this group, and we all learn from each other.
I'd like to add a category:
Most Interesting World-traveling Foodie
Rotomato
"But look, the morn, in russet mantle clad, Walks o'er the dew of yon high eastward hill"

I am not 'International'!
I live here!

Athene: I've been trying to think of Dopplequacker 's board name, I remember her posting, I was fairly new to the board and didn't have a clue that she was very ill so I was shocked when she passed. I'll second your nomination to this list.
I will never let you part, for you are always in my heart: MJ
turn to page 394: Snape (nasty woman)

I would like to add Dopplequacker to this list. I was fortunate to meet her and actually had lunch with her a month before her death from Big C. She was very kind and gave me a small LOTR gift which I will cherish. I think she knew but was bravely putting on the face of hope for the sake of others.
There have been so many truly wonderful people on this board. It has been a rare gift to be here among you all.
"But look, the morn, in russet mantle clad, Walks o'er the dew of yon high eastward hill"

WKM-What a lovely thought.
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open.
This is my fight song.

Yes! We don't know where they went, and they might have fought adversity just as bravely.
When evil is viewed as good, righteousness is viewed as evil.

Yes WKM AND to all of the former posters that have been 'missing in action' for the past few years.
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I will never let you part, for you are always in my heart: MJ
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Lovely thought, WKM. Both were valuable contributors, and a joy to "chat" with.

I would like to nominate 2 posters as the bravest and most stalwart in the face of adversity. They have gone forward were none of us have gone yet but before the Big C took them, they both continued to post as long as they could.
cjd_hammer
PKLarkins
I hope we were able to give them some comfort. Most of the posters on this board are compassionate and intelligent, that's what made this board so great.
I will never let you part, for you are always in my heart: MJ
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Thank you rotomo, for the kind words and the award.
I will miss you and the virtual trips you have lead me on, as well as all of the other wonderful posters here.
I would give you the award of
Tour Guide/Food Critic
Safe journey on all of your future trips and have fun in Mexico. Stay safe!!
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Thanks, rotomato. And may your trip to Mexico be a great one - must say I envy you!
Mas cervezas, por favor! lol
Don't mess with me, man! I know karate, judo, ju-jitsu and several other Japanese words.

Shouldn't we also give a salute
to Scottywho was "Nuked" off the Board by a self-deleting troll?
We lost a LOT of wonderful conversation, tips, Delectable Recipes and at least three years of posts to some Wazzock who sat on a Corn Cob.
Thanks, IMDB, for letting THAT happen
I do hope he won't upset Henry

Thank you for the kind shout out. It's been a real pleasure and have fun in Mexico. My very best to you!
To do is to be - Socrates
To be is to do - Descartes
Do be do be - Sinatra

You forgot one,
Most Innovative
rotomato

Thank you for the kind nod, Rotomato.
And, thank you to so many posters whose tips, recipes, suggestions and other board input, spurred me to think in new directions.
One of my favorite memories is of the very early days of the Food and Drink Board, when we met "Fairbairn." She was one of the strong British contingent (that I'm so sorry we lost). Fairbairn's philosophy in cooking, sewing or any pursuit, was that YOU are the
human being
, and IT (ingredients, fabric or other inanimate object), is the
thing
.
You are smarter than it is. Do not let it intimidate you!
Also
, I don't know how many of you remember Pru. She was a lovely lady, with spirit and no shortage of opinions. She passes away several years ago. I think Pru should be named the
Guardian Angel
of the F&D Board.

thanks!
"You have to live life to its full chorizo!"-Mario Batali

Thanks roto!

Thanks for my award! I love it! :O)
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open.
This is my fight song.

Aww, thanks roto. I'm humbled you think I know my way around the kitchen. Believe me, it's a lot of trial and error and I'm still learning new things - a lot of which I've learned here, from all the people on that list.
I'm really gonna miss this place. It was such a great place for discussions, ideas, friendly banter, and y'all are the nicest group of people I've come across on any message board.
I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.

Board Cheerleader
(Consistently brought light, lively and creative threads to the board.)
TheReturnofCountSuckula
rotomato
I'd like to thank the academy for this award, and I must say that I share this honor with ALL my fellow F&Ders, without whose generousity of spirit and always readily available help none of this could've been possible.
Thank you.
"Stick with me, baby, and you'll be fartin' thru silk."