BigOven

I often import recipes from the web via the clipboard. Ingredient lists are usually an html unordered list (<ul>), which when copied and pasted, outputs something like:

   * 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
   * 2 shallots, minced
   * 2 blades lemongrass, chopped

If I just try to import like that, it takes the asterisk as an ingredient, and the actual ingredient as notes.  I have to either manually remove the asterisks before importing or adjust all ingredients.

Could it be possible to "filter out" beginning asterisks? 

I have this issue too -- for now my work around is to open a notepad (text file) and paste there - then re-copy and paste to big oven.. works (and is faster than deleting all the asterisks) - but i too would rather not do the extra step.  

mary lou 

(i use win xp)