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Skriven 2008-06-18 07:49:00 av DAVE DRUM (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av RUTH HAFFLY
Ärende: Pacemakers & Microwaves
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-=> RUTH HAFFLY wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> Oh, yeah. I forgot - I'm down for the spare parts list too. Since I am
 DD> a member of the local Freecycle list it would be silly not to let them
 DD> have whatever was useful that I no longer had a need for.

 RH> I'm not on any Freecycle list but want to make sure others benefit from
 RH> my life. A good friend of ours is waiting for a liver transplant--has
 RH> been for over a year. It's made us more aware of how long people have
 RH> to wait for transplants because of the scarcity of doners.

 DD> I have been assured that my pacemaker card will get me around most
 DD> security checkpoints. And told not to let them wave the wand too close
 DD> to my left upper chest area.

 RH> Do you have to stay away from microwave ovens too?  That could
 RH> seriously limit your meal options. (G)

That was one of the first questions that I asked when I found that I had the
device. Back in the "old" days - a few years ago - when the pacemakers were not
nearly so sophisticated and many of the microwaves were not nearly so well
shielded there was some danger.

They told me that my pacemaker will stand a quick trip through a "standard"
metal detector arch at an airport or courthouse - but, since it will set off
the alarm - why take the chance. And definitely not to allow the hand-held wand
within 8 inches of the device.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Meat Stew With Mole Flavors
 Categories: Beef, Pork, Latino, Stews
      Yield: 6 servings
 
    1/4 c  + 2 tb olive oil
      3 lb Stewing beef or pork; not
           - too lean, in 2" pieces
           Salt & fresh ground pepper
      2    Onions; chopped
      4 sl Thick pancetta; diced (opt)
      3 cl Garlic; chopped
      2 tb Ground ancho chile powder
      1 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/2 ts Ground coriander
    1/4 ts Ground allspice
    1/4 ts Ground cloves
    1/2 ts Ground black pepper
     15 oz Can tomatoes; chopped in
           - processor
      3 c  Meat stock (beef or
           Poultry)
    1/3 c  Slivered almonds; toasted
    1/2 c  Dark raisins
      2 oz Chopped bittersweet
           - chocolate
      1 sl Bread; dried out in oven or
           - toaster
      3 tb Good-quality wine vinegar;
           - to taste
           Toasted sesame seeds for
           - garnish (opt)
 
  Like a good mole, this stew improves as it sits. If you can,
  make it the day before you plan to eat it. Serve with roasted
  potatoes or rice and warm corn tortillas.
  
  Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet over high
  heat. Working in batches, add the meat cubes and brown on
  all sides, sprinkling them with salt and pepper as you turn
  them, about 8 to 10 minutes for each batch. As each batch is
  ready, transfer it to a plate.
  
  Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven
  over medium heat. Add the onions and pancetta, if using,
  and cook until the onions are softened, about 8 minutes.
  
  Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few minutes, mixing
  well.
  
  Add the meat to the pot, as well as the tomatoes and enough
  stock to just cover the meat. Mix well, reduce the heat to
  very low, cover and simmer slowly, turning the meat
  occasionally, until the meat is almost tender, 1 1/2 to
  2 hours.
  
  Grind the almonds, raisins, chocolate and bread in a food
  processor.
  
  Using a large spoon, skim the excess fat from the surface
  of the stew. Add the almond-raisin-chocolate mixture to the
  stew, stir well, cover and cook for 30 minutes longer,
  stirring from time to time to prevent scorching.
  
  Adjust seasoning, adding salt, pepper and cinnamon as needed.
  Stir in a few tablespoons of vinegar. Taste the stew and
  then taste the wine. Add a bit more vinegar if the stew is
  too sweet and flattens the wine.
  
  Spoon onto warm plates and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds
  if you like.
  
  Serves 6
  
  URL: http://sfgate.com
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 27 March 2008
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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