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-=> HAP NEWSOM wrote to MICHAEL LOO <=-

 -> I think the best solution I've seen is the artificial cave
 -> houses - either dug into hillsides or with a good layer of
 -> earth banked up and covering a structure. Great insulation:
 -> the only problem I've seen is a tendency to dampness.

 HN> I used to dream of having such a house! I have several
 HN> books on the subject of earth bermed dwellings and such!
 HN> As you point out they have a slight tendency towards
 HN> being a but musty and damp at times...which can be
 HN> compensated for.

I have a friend who built several of the underground places as a franchisee of
Davis Caves. The one he built as a demo (and lived in) had a small duhumidifier
for use in the summertime when humidity was a problem. As he had planned ahead
to use the dehumidifier the drain was permanently installed and led out to the
flower patch near the front door.

Quite a nice home - if a bit unusual. And a year-round temperature average
between 68oF and 72oF ... even with waste heat from the water heater, cook top,
clothes dryer, etc. There was a 'CONTROLLED COMBUSTION" wood stove and a
fireplace installed, too. As far as I know Doug fired each up only once to be
sure that the flues were drawing properly and then never used them again.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Skirt Steak Fajitas W/Lime & Black Pepper
 Categories: Beef, Citrus, Latino
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      2 lg Onions; peeled, cut in 6
           - wedges, root ends intact
  2 1/2 tb Olive oil
  2 1/2 ts Balsamic vinegar
  1 1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 c  Fresh lime juice
      2 lb Skirt steak; halved
           - crosswise
  2 1/2 ts Coarse ground black pepper
     18    Flour tortillas
      1 c  Fresh cilantro leaves
 
  Accompaniment: tomatillo or tomato salsa; lime wedges
  Special equipment: metal skewers or a grill basket
  
  Prepare grill for cooking.
  
  Thread onions onto skewers (or put in grill basket), then
  brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
  When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above
  rack for 3 to 4 seconds), grill onions, turning occasionally,
  until tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  When just cool enough to handle, cut onions into 1-inch pcs
  and toss with vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  
  While onions are grilling, stir together lime juice and
  remaining teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow
  dish, then add steak and marinate at room temperature,
  turning once, 10 minutes.
  
  Pat steak dry, then rub with pepper. Grill steak on lightly
  oiled grill rack, turning once, 6 to 10 minutes total for
  medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board, then let stand 5
  minutes before cutting diagonally into thin slices.
  
  While steak is standing, toast tortillas directly on grill
  rack, turning once, until puffed slightly and browned in
  spots, about 1 minute total. Serve steak, onions, cilantro,
  and salsa all wrapped in tortillas.
  
  Cooks' notes: If you aren't able to grill, onions (no need
  to skewer) and steak can be cooked in a lightly oiled well-
  seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat and
  tortillas can be toasted over gas (hold with tongs) or
  directly on top of electric burners. Cut skirt steak into
  pieces to fit in grill pan and grill in batches without
  crowding.
  
  Active Time:40 min
  Start to Finish:40 min
  
  Recipe by Melissa Roberts
  
  June 2002 | Gourmet
  
  Serves 6
  
  Meal Master Format by Dave Drum - 07 June 2008
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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