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Skriven 2009-05-14 06:53:00 av Dave Drum (1:124/311)
     Kommentar till en text av MICHAEL LOO
Ärende: Re: Alternative
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> Or if America had not fought the Revolutionary War ... see "The Two
 DD> Georges" by Richard Dreyfus (of American Graffiti) and (Professor)
 DD> Harry Turtledove - a whacking good adventure/detective novel.

 ML> Unaware of Richard Dreyfus (and of American Graffiti) except in a
 ML> movie about Devil's Tower. The actor I knew as a good scientifiction
 ML> writer was (is?) Alan Arkin.

What did Arkin write? I don't recall seeing or reading it.

It's no surprise to me that Dreyfuss turned out to have a decent book in him.
Many highly talented people do well in more than one field - and while
Dreyfuss' film credits are legion (including Close Encounter of the Third Kind)
they are interpretations of others' work. The Two Georges seems to be the
produce of the actor's mind.
 
 DD> in addition to providing a pretty good story they also provide excellent
 DD> historical insights into the period being written about. Not mention
 DD> exercising one's brain in separating truth from speculation.   Bv)=

 ML> I am somewhat suspicious of the deliberate admixture of dross
 ML> with gold because of the predilection of the public for
 ML> Getting It Wrong - even when the author makes it fairly clear
 ML> which is which. I.e., the presence of a brain in your skull
 ML> doesn't promise anything about the rest of the readership.

One of the things about the alternate history genre is that it presents a good
story and a lot of factual information along with the speculative twist(s). I
have been intrigued enough by some of the attitudes/backstory/situations
presented in things such as the 1632 series by Eric Flint - that I have done
further research into the information presented. I have yet to catch an
"Alternate Historian" out WRT the actual facts and presentation of attitudes.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Sauteed Beet Greens W/Crispy Fried Garlic
 Categories: Greens, Chilies, Citrus
      Yield: 4 servings
 
    1/4 c  Oil
    1/4 c  Extra virgin olive oil
      2 cl Garlic; sliced very thin
      1 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
    3/4 lb Beet greens; thick stems
           - removed, in 1" to 2" pcs
  1 1/2 tb Fresh squeezed lemon juice
    1/2 ts Granulated sugar
    1/4 ts Kosher salt + more to taste
 
  This is a simple, easy side dish that takes just a few minutes to
  prepare. If you don't have beet greens around, turnip greens or even
  Swiss chard can be substituted.
  
  Line a small bowl or plate with several layers of paper towels. In a
  small saucepan, gently heat the canola oil and olive oil over medium
  heat. Using a candy thermometer, bring the oil up to 300°.
  
  Using your fingers, separate the garlic slices so they are not clumped
  together. Carefully add them to the hot oil, using tongs or wooden
  chopsticks to gently move them around in the oil. Fry them until they
  are just barely golden, about 2 minutes. You may need to do this in
  two batches so the pan does not become overcrowded. Do not let the
  slices get too golden, or else they will taste bitter when they cool.
  
  Remove the slices from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs, and let
  them drain and cool on the prepared paper towels. The garlic slices
  will continue to brown, even when they're out of the oil. Remove the
  saucepan from the heat, and let the oil cool slightly.
  
  In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the frying oil over
  medium-high heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, and allow them to
  cook in the oil for 30 seconds.
  
  Quickly add the greens, and toss with the oil until they are just
  beginning to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Pour the lemon juice, 1/2
  tablespoon of water, sugar and the salt over the greens, and continue
  to move the greens around vigorously, distributing the juice. The
  steam will help the greens wilt further and cook. Transfer the greens
  to a serving bowl, garnish with the crispy fried garlic, and serve.
  
  Serves 4
  
  URL: http://sfgate.com
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 29 March 2009
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM
 
ENJOY!!!

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