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Skriven 2010-07-10 19:16:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
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 HN> I don't care for the entire south during the high humid days of
 HN> summer!

I'm in full agreement with you there. Yellowknife is wonderful in
July: 18-24 C, 12-18 at night, mostly sunny, low humidity and
breezy.

 hn> bottles of "Cascade Ice" sparkling water.
 hn> 0 calories, sodium free lemon lime flavored...basically
 hn> carbonated water with some flavoring added.

Sounds like the Vita-water I made fun of recently.

 hn> but at $1/bottle, I would have been just as happy with
 hn> regular water, and perhaps a twist of lime (grin)

I've been making a lot of unsweetened fruit flavoured ice tea
lately, both green and black versions. And lately, steeping ginger
in it as well. Very refreshing.

 HN> According to Anne, the heat
 HN> and the humidity
 HN> have actually been rather nice
 HN> for her back

Build her a sauna when she gets back!

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     Title: Hmong Cucumber And Mint Cooler
Categories: Vietnamese, Beverages
  Servings: 3  to 4

      1    Hmong cucumber
           Sugar 
      6 lg to 8 mint leaves
           Ice
           Filtered Water

Hmong cucumber is halfway between a cucumber and a melon. It doesn't
taste like much on its own until you add sugar. Then it is
transformed.  Without a Hmong cucumber, use honeydew melon.

Yield depends on the size of your cucumber!

Halve the cucumber lengthwise, in needed. Use a spoon to scoop out
the seeds.

Use the tines of a fork to scrape out the flesh, depositing them in
a bowl. Try to get down to the cucumber skin. Discard when there is
little flesh left. The flesh will be in pale green pieces. (If you
want a smoothie-like texture, puree the flesh in a blender before
moving on.)

Measure how much flesh you have. For every cup, stir in 2 1/2 to 3
tablespoons sugar and 3 or 4 mint leaves. Your stirring will
dissolve the sugar and bruise the mint.  Don't be alarmed as the
cucumber flesh gives off some bubbles. Taste to make sure there is a
pronounced sweet flavor.

For each 1 cup of flesh, add 1/2 cup water, stirring to combine.
Serve over ice, stirring a few times to chill the mixture.
(Alternatively, chill the mixture and then serve it over ice.)
Present this cooler with a spoon for guests to eat the flesh. 


  From: Viet World Kitchen              
 
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Cheers

YK Jim


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