Hi, and sorry for the long delay between posts. I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (thanks to everyone who sent tips and/or sympathy about my carpal tunnel; turns out I never had it to begin with!). I am starting a course of treatment and expect to be able to resume my normal activities within a few months, but for the time being, I am going to have to put this blog on hold.

Thanks to all my readers who have been so supportive over the last year. I've had great fun doing this blog and hope to get back to it in time. My intention at this time is to resume some tests in time for Thanksgiving -- I always like to give Cook's Illustrated's Thanksgiving issue a test run in the kitchen, to see if any of their new recipes deserve a place on my holiday table. If you have other holiday recipes that you'd like to see tested, please forward them to me. And please check back in mid-November!

Thanks, and I'll see you soon!