HOMEMADE CREME FRAICHE: (Needs to be prepared 1-2 days in advance) Heat 1 cup whipping cream with 2 tsp. buttermilk over low heat just until warm (do not heat above 100 d.). Stir in buttermilk and pour into glass jar. Do not screw lid on tightly. Let stand 12 to 24 hrs. in warm place, or until thickened. Stir gently, tighten lid, and store in refrigerator at least 4 hrs. before using. This can be used in ANY MEXICAN RECIPE calling for sour cream. Judy Howle howle@ebicom.net Flavors of the South Recipes for "heat lovers" http://www.ebicom.net/~howle Hot and Spicy Food Editor Suite 101 http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/462