At 10:23 PM 6/29/98 +0000, you wrote: >>. Some folks swear by >> the thermostat but I don't. > >Hmmm, I'd think a thermostat would be almost a given. The difference in >temps to "do" a leaf herb and a fruit leather would be important wouldn't >it? Or no? > >Thanks for pointers....will go surfing. > >Catharine > I've done everything from jerky to delicate herbs without a thermostat. Takes less time and keeps from cooking the essential oils out IMHO. It's a matter of strict attention to what you're doing at the time. ;-) George