Text 30880, 140 rader
Skriven 2012-11-08 06:16:00 av Dave Drum (62529.cooking)
  Kommentar till text 30865 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
Ärende: to the nth degree
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-=> Janis Kracht wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 >> a hand in that, too) was killed in a single car crash on his way home to
 >> Arkansas from the Oklahoma State Chilli Championship Cook-off. I'm going
 >> to miss the old scutter.

 >> That is so sad!  My condolences, Dave.

 > He seemed to have a smirk on his face, lying there in the box. Like he knew
 > something the rest of us missed. There was a huge turnout. Then I learned at
 > the funeral another friend had passed that morning -- Sheesh. But, then, I
m
 > in that age range when it's not wedding bells but code blue beepers from old
 > folks falling off the twig  that's breaking up that old gang.

 JK> Oh don't remind me of that.. Ron was remembering yesterday that when he
 JK> was say 18 or so, he figured by the time he was "our age" today,
 JK> medical science would have increased the life expectancy of humans to
 JK> somewhere over 100... but lookee here, it's not happened by as much as
 JK> he'd hoped then.

Well, lessee now ... I'm 70. When I was 16 the average life expectancy was 66.6
years. When I was born in 1942 it was 63 years. Today it is a statement that if
I make it to 75 I can expect another 10.5 years. Or something. And due to not
making reasonable financial plans for my senescence I will likely have to work
as long as I am able. I could complain - but, my heart wouldn't be in it.
 
 JK> Guess more time is needed. :)

 >> Title: Return To Life Cocktail (Vuelve a la Vida)
 JK> [...]

 >> This looks like  fantastic recipe :)  I'm not a fan of cilantro, but
 >> I'd try it with this one :)

 >I am not overly fond of the soap weed. But, some things just don't taste
ight
 > without it. 2 TB in four pounds of seafood and all the other veg and herbs
 >isn't a lot. And you can always sub in flat leaf parsley if it squicks you
ut
 > But, I'd make it straight up first. Or save out a bit and do it with some
 > parsley to compare the two.

 JK> Yes, I generally do that exactly.. I want to taste what the original
 JK> designer of a dish intended the first time I try it.. Later I adjust
 JK> things to my own taste. :)

IOW - you're a cook.  Bv)= 
 
 > MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

 > Title: Potato Parsley Bisque
 > Categories: Soups, Potatoes, Herbs, Nuts, Citrus
 > Yield: 6 servings

 > 1 c  Raw almonds or cashews
 > 5 c  Stock or bouillon
 > 1 lb Red-skin potatoes; unpeeled,
 > - in 1/2" cubes
 > 2 md Leeks; sliced, thoroughly
 > - washed
 > 1 c  Fine chopped fresh parsley
 > 1 ts Fresh squeezed lemon juice
 > 1 ts Fine sea salt
 > 1/4 ts Fresh ground black pepper

 JK> Looks to be another great one.. :)  I'm intrigued by the almonds.. I'll
 JK> probably try it with cashews today, since I have an abundance of them
 JK> right now :)

I *always* stock cashews - because I like them and for their effect in
promoting "regularity". I even make cashew brittle instead of peanut brittle.
I'm not supposed to eat it because of the diabetes ... but, if I save up my
culinary sins and am a good boy - diet wise - I can sneak a piece once in a
while.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Cashew Nut Brittle
 Categories: Desserts, Candies, Nuts
      Yield: 2 Pounds
 
      2 c  Granulated sugar
      1 c  Light corn syrup
      1 c  Unsalted butter
    1/2 c  Water
      3 c  Unsalted raw cashew nuts;
           - coarse chopped *
      2 ts Baking soda
      1 ts Vanilla extract
 
  Butter 2 baking sheets and set aside. Butter the
  sides of a 3-quart saucepan, and add the sugar,
  corn syrup, butter, and water. Stir over low heat
  until the butter has melted. Increase the heat and
  bring the mixture to a boil. Continue cooking over
  moderate heat, without stirring, for about 20
  minutes, until the temperature reaches 275øF/135øC
  (soft-crack stage) on a candy thermometer. Add the
  cashew nuts and continue cooking for about 5
  minutes, until the candy thermometer registers
  295øF/146øC (hard crack stage). You may stir
  occasionally, if necessary.
  
  Remove from the heat and immediately sift the
  baking soda evenly over the surface. (Be
  careful---the syrup will foam up.) Add the vanilla
  and stir to distribute the soda and vanilla
  throughout the mixture.
  
  Pour at once onto the prepared baking sheets. Tilt
  the sheets to spread the brittle about 1/2-inch
  thick. Allow to cool until firm. Break the brittle
  into pieces and store in an airtight container.
  
  Variation: Peanuts or other nuts can be added
  instead of the cashews, or you can use a
  combination of several nuts. Always choose the raw
  unsalted nuts that are available in health-food
  and speciality stores. The nuts will cook and
  "toast" when added to the hot syrup.
  
  * I have used salted, roasted cashew halves and
  pieces quite successfully in this recipe. Also
  slivered almonds. - UDD
  
  Recipe from: Dottie Cross
  
  Makes about 2 pounds.
  
  From: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
MMMMM

... Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men. -- Kin Hubbard
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