The closest I've ever been to The Cat in the Hat was at a Chinese restaurant last Saturday. The seven year old son of friends had it with him to stave off boredom between courses.

Oops, it hadn't crossed my mind that the icon, as is or with the amendments I suggested, might be offensive. Oh well, I won't be offended if people make Maltese cross jokes...

Let me know if you make the salad - it is good. And easy. That's one of the things I love about couscous: just add water and leave it alone till it's ready. Potatoes, on the other hand, require peeling. ;P