The “reverse clickbait” from Epicurious worked on me. 
Thanks - I’ve never used Montreal steak spice, but now I know more than zero about it.
Personally, I love back stories like this. Always a surprise ending!
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@Rooster my sib just discovered Diaspora… has been checking mail anxiously and daily since placing a big order 
Good stuff! Very fresh. Nice people too. Let me know what you think. I have this: https://www.diasporaco.com/collections/spices/products/copy-of-anamalai-nutmeg-mace
True confession: of all the warm spices, mace is my favorite.
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@Rooster the Diaspora stuff finally arrived!
Turmeric, mace, and cocoa.
Smells good - turmeric is almost as strong as the stuff my mom gets (hers is slightly darker and more intense).
Mace is lovely and fragrant. I use it rarely (there are only a couple of recipes we make that call for it) but I’m going to look up some new ideas.
Cocoa is also lovely - I think we will have hot chocolate tonight (and coincidentally, I ordered some “fancy” 6% milk yesterday to make yogurt, so that will work well.
I’ll report back!
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@Saregama. I baked these bialys in your honor and as my way of saying thank you for being a HO pal during my introduction to food forums. I won’t be returning to HO. It’s time for this Rooster to find another coop.
I wish you continued joy! Thxs for breaking bread !
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Oh my @rooster - those are gorgeous!
Though I hope you will come back. Ups and downs happen.
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I’m sorry to hear you’re leaving us, @Rooster. Maybe just take a break and return when you’re up to it? Your posts are always welcomed here.
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I hope you do return. I’ve really enjoyed your posts, and your fearlessness in baking new items. And baking a half portion! That thought never crossed my mind!
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We’ll sure miss you and your voice around this place, @Rooster. Grateful that we got to share good conversations with you.
I hope that wonderful meals continue to come your way!
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I’ve enjoyed all your posts @Rooster, and you’ve inspired me with your baking posts, not to mention the musical contributions. I hope you rejoin us at some point, your voice of reason and perspective will surely be missed.
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@Rooster I will join the others in saying that I hope you stick around or at least return after lurking…
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April 1 is an interesting day to make such a decision …
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Please say it ain’t so @Rooster. I hope you reconsider at some point. You are a major contributor to this forum and will be sorely missed.
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Oh no! Was it my fault ? I think it was my fault. Sometimes saying that works.
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I still don’t understand what happened here. No, it was obviously not your fault. But something about the “we are one” references on several posts made him think twice about being part of this board. The one clip from “Freaks” creeped me out. How could anyone sit through that whole movie. And what was up with Frankenstein movie clip? A mob of people going after one poor guy? Maybe he saw something in this board he didn’t like anymore. I don’t know.
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I shouldn’t have directed this to you. Not trying to put you on the spot or anything. My apologies, please accept.
Moderators hat on
Rooster has made his desire for a break evident. We will all miss his contributions and obviously the door is always open for family to return home. If you wish to discuss theories than please do so privately.
I know personally if I needed a break from some sort of drama and I peeked back and read that my break created more drama the chances of my return diminish.
Please give hypothetical scenarios a break and respect @Rooster wishes for a break and wish him well.
Let’s leave it at that.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.
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