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Skriven 2008-12-14 23:06:06 av Michael Loo (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Glen Jamieson
Ärende: thru geography 379
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 GJ> I wonder how many Americans still think that Australia is somewhere in
 GJ> central Europe, in spite of the best efforts of the Kidmans and
 GJ> Murdochs?

A substantial proportion, I'm sure. Not that it matters.
 
 ML> Well over $10 a bottle, perhaps in the 20 range
 ML> Crown Royal
 GJ> Haven't tried that, but would if you paid.

I got to try it on the airplane and suggest you do likewise.
 
 ML> Tortilla just means "little cake." As opposed to a little steak ...
 GJ> In the Barcelona bus station, for breakfast, I had a "Tortilla de
 GJ> Francesca", which had more egg in it than the usual "Tortilla de
 GJ> patatas".

How did Francesca taste?

   Earlier, on the night bus from Granada, at a meal stop in
 GJ> the middle of the night somewhere near Valencia, I used my meal
 GJ> voucher to get a can of fake beer and a sandwich.  The liquid was
 GJ> "Buckler non-alcoholic beer".  I particularly remembered the name to
 GJ> ensure that I could warn friends to never, ever try it.

Sad to relate, Buckler is not an abomination of the American
military-industrial complex but rather is brewed or synthesized
by Heineken.

 GJ> Title: ESTOFADO de TORO a la CATALANA      [TSK]

Only 150 g of bull per serving? Tsk indeed.

=

 GJ> You were outside an abattoir, looking at a steer?
 ML> Not being a Catholic, I don't worship my food.
 GJ> You eat it gracelessly?

Haven't seen or heard from Grace in at least two decades.

 GJ> Then when you ordered breakfast, I realised that it could
 GJ> not be you after all.  Quite disappointing.

Thanks for being disappointed. Did I eat a European or an
American-style breakfast, and did I speak Spanish?

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.06

      Title: Chicken Tortilla Soup
 Categories: Soups, Poultry, Mexican, Vegetables
   Servings:  6

    1/2 c  Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 Med
      1    Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
      2 tb Vegetable Oil
      4 c  Chicken Broth
    1/4 c  Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
      1 tb Red Chiles; Ground
    3/4 ts Basil Leaves; Dried
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
     15 oz Tomato Puree; 1 can
    1/2 c  Vegetable Oil
     10    6"-dia Corn Tortillas; *
      2 c  Chicken Breasts; Cooked, **
           Avocado Slices
           Cheese; ***

  *    Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.
  **   Cooked Chicken breasts should be cut up or shredded.
  ***  Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua Cheese in this recipe.

  Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until
  onion is tender.  Stir in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil,
  salt and pepper, and tomato puree.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer
  uncovered for 30 minutes.  Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.
  Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds;
  drain.  Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth over
  chicken.  Top with cheese and avocado slices.

  from a file called SOUPS.MMF

MMMMM

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