FLUXLIST: Amaretti wrappers

[Melissa McCarthy]

OK, all you savvy people out there -- has anyone heard of, or better yet 
*seen* amaretti wrappers (those lovely thin papers wrapped around the 
delicious Italian cookie) being set on fire, with the theory that at some 
point in the burning, the bundle of ash rises, and if you can catch it whole 
in your hand you will have good luck, or your wish will be granted, or some 
such positive outcome?

If so, *how* does one accomplish this?! I was given an enormous tin of said 
cookies, and this was mentioned to me, but none of my attempts to accomplish 
this feat were successful. Though I do have some *lovely* amaretti wrapper 
ash....

Perhaps I need to invite several of you over for an amaretti and espresso 
evening of flaming fortune... anyone in the neighborhood?

Melissa
(NH, USA)




                     Melissa McCarthy
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