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Skriven 2009-06-25 00:33:00 av Dale Shipp (1:261/1466.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
Ärende: Re: misc picnic things 7
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 -=> On 06-23-09  08:25,  Michael Loo <=-
 -=> spoke to Dale Shipp about misc picnic things 731 <=-

 ML> Internet: in the basement, a one-port router goes to
 ML> Verizon DSL. Otherwise, dialup (free calls to the
 ML> lower 48). No wi-fi.

Don't know how much time folks might be spending there with laptops.

I believe that our motel (E.S.A) will have a dataport, so we would not
need connection at the house.

 ML> Restrooms: half-bath in the basement, 9 rickety steps down;
 ML> full bath on the second floor, 16 rickety steps or 17 decent
 ML> but spiral steps up. I may try to negotiate with the first-
 ML> floor tenant for use of her bathroom if there are severely
 ML> mobility-restricted people.

 ML> Cooking facilities: kitchen on the second floor has a big
 ML> oven, a little oven, a microwave, a 4-burner electric stove,
 ML> reasonable-size fridge with freezer compartment, dubious
 ML> pots and pans, lousy knives (Clean Dave said he'll bring
 ML> some knives to remedy this). Second fridge for storage in
 ML> the basement.

Where will the main gatherings be?  Second floor?

 ML> No parking permits as of now, but this may be remedied soon.

It would help -- hope it works out.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Spiced Vegetable Pakoras with Mango Relish
 Categories: Main dish, Vegetarian, Vegan
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      1 sm Eggplant
           -- cut into 1/4-inch slices
      1 ts Salt
      2 md Zucchini
           -- cut into 1-inch slices
     12    Cauliflower florets
      6 lg Button mushrooms
           -- wiped and cut in half
  1 1/3 c  Chick-pea flour
           -OR- all-purpose flour
      1 tb Chopped fresh coriander
      1 ts Salt
      2 ts Curry powder
      1 tb Olive oil
      1 tb Lemon juice
    3/4 c  -Ice water, more if needed
           Vegetable oil
           -- for deep-frying

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
           Lemon wedges
           Coriander or parsley

MMMMM------------------------MANGO RELISH-----------------------------
    1/4 c  Medium-sweet sherry
    1/4 c  -Water
    1/4 c  2hite wine vinegar
      2 tb Sugar
      1    Cinnamon stick
      1    Star anise
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 pn Ground mace
      1    Mango
           -- peeled, pitted and diced
      1 sm Red bell pepper
           -- seeded and diced
      1 tb Lemon juice
 
  Place the eggplant in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, and let
  drain while preparing the other vegetables.
  
  Blanch the zucchini and cauliflower florets separately for 2 minutes
  in boiling water.  Drain, refresh under cold water, and dry well.
  Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
  
  Combine the flour, coriander, salt, and curry powder in a large bowl.
  Gradually beat in the oil, lemon juice, and water until the batter is
  the consistency of heavy cream.  Alternatively, place all the
  ingredients - except the water - in a food processor, and with the
  motor running, pour the water through the funnel until you have the
  right consistency.
  
  Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350
  degrees F.
  
  Lightly whisk the batter and dip the vegetables in batches of 5 to 6,
  then slip them carefully into the hot oil.  Fry the pakoras for 2 to
  3 minutes on each side, turning them with a slotted spoon.  Remove
  from the pan, drain on paper towels, and keep warm in a moderate oven
  while you cook the remaining pakoras.  Allow the oil to come back to
  350 degrees F between batches.
  
  When all the vegetables are ready, garnish with lemon wedges and
  coriander or parsley and serve at once with the mango relish.
  
  MANGO RELISH:  Place the sherry, water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, star
  anise, salt, and mace in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.  Bring to a
  boil and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Add the mango, bell
  pepper, and lemon juice; lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  Remove from the heat and let cool completely.  Spoon into a screw top
  jar and refrigerate until required.
  
  * Source: The Inspired Vegetarian, by Louise Pickford
  * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
  ... D/L from: Salata *Redondo Beach, CA (310)-543-0439 (1:102/125)
 
MMMMM


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