In a message dated 4/14/00 11:39:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, phlip at morganco.net writes: << She uses a big wooden paddle to stir, and keeps a water hose nearby in case of fires. >> Using water on a grease fire is a BAD thing! Oil floats and water would only spread the fire. Baking soda or salt would be a better fire extinguisher to have handy. Ras