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Skriven 2007-12-26 17:47:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 >  CS> see several of us in a not too fancy but clean and decent place with
 >  CS> kitchens, perhaps combining rooms in a few cases.
 > That is sort of the idea.
 CS> Yes, doesnt have to be Vegas, can be other places.  Vegas has the
 CS> advantage of lots of good food but I think many here would not be into
 CS> the other side of the scene there.

It remains an intriguing idea, but no more than that. Most
places have pluses and minuses. I kind of like Hap's idea too,
of renting an old Victorian or two in Port Townsend. Another
place I liked was Estes Park (quite hard to get to, but I once
went to a convention or something there, and we did quite well
renting a couple cottages). The possibilities are manifold, and
part of the fun is thinking about them.

 It would make *me* happy but the
 CS> non-drinkers might think it not so great.  Me, I'd be bored silly in a
 CS> gambling hall, or scared silly if i brought Don <g>.

I mostly people watch in the gambling halls. I think that lifetime
I'm up about $20 in them.

 CS> I'm not suggesting we do this if there is objection (especially as
 CS> Vegas seems to be perhaps not so perfect, maybe New Orleans might be
 CS> better)

New Orleans used to be fun. I don't know about now. Can one rent
short-term efficiencies in a safe but interesting neighborhood?
The Dinner Table had a gathering there once; it was kind of fun.

 > One of the things that attracted me to my apartment in Revere
 > was that it was full of flight attendants crammed sometimes 8
 > into a 2-bedroom. Some of the Delta ones were darned cute, too. I
 CS> Hehehe I can picture that one!  Not often would they all be home at
 CS> the same time.  Navy folks do that and combine with other ships so they
 CS> are seldom all home at the same time.

One of the Delta ones seemed to like or at least humor me, but
I couldn't figure her schedule out, and it didn't matter anyway.
That whole bunch of FAs was gone in a year or two.

 >  ML>rooms at the Excalibur for 39 bucks a couple years ago, a rate
 >  ML>that astonished even the check-in clerk.
 >  CS> Not bad!  I gather it's gone up (grin).
 > Just did an Orbitz search for the weekend before Labor Day,
 > and Excalibur prices at $161 a night. So I guess yes.
 CS> Heheeh oh well.  For 2, thats a mere 80$ and for 4 if they dont change
 CS> rate for occupancy, 40$ each.

Still, that's a bunch of dough. I'd rather go for a place that
was $40 a night ppdo, not quad.

Tocino de Cielo
Categories: Dessert, Spain
Servings: 4 to 6

10 lg Egg Yolks
2 Whole Eggs
1 lb Granulated Sugar (450g)
6 fl Water (180ml)

1. Preheat the oven to 150C, 300F, Gas mark 2.

2. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan andheat until it starts to
bubble. Continue to boil rapidly, stirring from time to time with a wooden
spoon, until the syrup turns a very pale golden colour (about 8-10
minutes). The mixture should be bubbling throughout the cooking time.
Remove from the heat immediately as the caramel will continue to cook.

3. Pour a third of the syrup into a smooth sided baking tin and swirl to
coat the bottom and sides. Set aside and allow to cool. It will harden.

4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks and whole eggs
then, little by little, pour the remaining syrup into this mixture.

5. Pour this into the tin, place the dish into a deep roasting tin and
pour in enough cold water until it reaches half way up the side of the
dish. Bake for about 25-35 minutes, until the pudding is firm.

6. To serve - allow to cool then invert onto a serving dish.

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