It seems like Treasury Secretary Geithner is mixing up a new batch of whip cream, while over in Europe they are ready for a low-carb diet which will not break the budget.

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With the soon passage of unworkable new financial regulations, we will see the same gunk when the whip-cream melts.

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Peggy Paul, who is married to son Ron, contributed a recipe for Oreo Cake, which is made with Oreo cookies, instant chocolate pudding, cream cheese and Cool Whip.

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Mr Rich had brought along some samples of his new invention, a concoction of soy-oil shortening, isolated soya protein, corn syrup and water, in the hopes of persuading them that this could taste as yummy, and whip as lightly, as heavy cream.

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Now the ice cream will be smoother, will whip better and won't melt as easily.

BBC: Last Updated: Thursday April 28 2005 13:24 GMT