SC - And speaking of happy dances...

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>  > I make baskets from pine tree needles
>
>Errrr, this is possible? How? Do tell!
>(off-list; pine-tree-needle baskets aren't quite edible, as far as I 
>know. <grin>
>
>Alban

Sure - use the groups of needles while green and stitch firmly 
together (well, in a particular basket making stitch, not like sewing 
fabric with thread). I have one that was a gift from a friend in the 
'70's. I've done a bit of basket making myself, but i know nothing 
about period baskets.

OB Food Content: And baskets could be useful for serving foods

Anahita al-shazhiyya