Need non-food help from some of our English editors:

[dawnnys]

That's sad, isn't it? And so ironic, given that it is sponsored by the church.

 

[elaine]

Absolutely no comma says this English language grad.

 

[lizzy]

No from me, too.

Only use a comma when two complete sentences are joined.

 

[shaun-in-to]

Two reasons: 1) There's room for misreading ("a complete sentence inside and outside"). 2) It's

arguably a separate independent clause with an understood subject and verb ("and (it goes) outside if").

 

[shaun-in-to]

I never thought I'd see CMOS quoted on a recipe board!

 

[dawnnys]

Great, thanks Shaun!

 

[richard-in-cincy]

And where is the Transitive Vampire when one needs him???

I see this has been decided, but let me cast my vote anyway (I feel so Californian)

It is obvious, no comma. : )

 

[marilynfl]

Our company is using a style guide--the problem is, this came from the customer and no one

caught it. Right now it's on every military terminal for the early production version. I want it corrected before the full version goes out.

I think our folks are embarrassed, but that doesn't mean we should let it stay that way.

 

[marilynfl]

{grin!}

 

[angiebaby]

Used to be quite good at English, but now, it's worse than trying to do math for me.

 

[marilynfl]

I have that book! And "Woe is I"!