I love spuds

yeah, I had quite a time packing them, too. No worries sending them when you do. just remember to put the post office receipt in the package somehow. You'll have to fill out an annoying customs form. for the amt of money just put $100 or something. doesn't matter. The whole thing was definitely a learning experience.

I just got an email from Phyllis saying that Papa might blog about Italy. not sure if she meant here or elsewhere, but either way, woooo another convert!

oooh, I'm excited for a Tyler original. Maybe my phone will behave better with the wall charger. we'll see. no rush, really, it's not like I get service here anyways. You can't rush Tyler's masterpiece!

I'd like to let Leah know that I just made homefries and she should try to make them at home. normal homefries, but chop up some kalamata olives into small pieces (about 4-5 olives per good sized serving, which is about one large potato or two medium/small) and toss them in a few minutes before the potatoes are done so they get slightly cooked. Lay off the salt a little, too, because the olives have most of the salt you need. really good. Good with a little fresh dill or some other spices you like.