Text 35187, 134 rader
Skriven 2013-03-23 16:06:01 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
  Kommentar till text 35147 av RUTH HANSCHKA (1:123/140)
Ärende: Susie Creemcheez
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-=> RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> I only lived dormitory life for one year (1962-63) at University of
 DD> Illinois Chambana campus. Cars were NOT allowed to freshmen and
 DD> sophomores, there were NO fridges or even hot plates allowed in the
 DD> rooms.
 
 SR> I was in a dorm for all four. I didn't have the money for a car.  We
 SR> could have fridges, but couldn't light off two blow dryers at the same
 SR> time without blowing a fuse. They rewired some buildings eventually,
 SR> but there wasn't a real supermarket near my old campus until about ten
 SR> years after I graduated.

Oh, boo hoo. Rather than do something positive all you seem to want to do is
wring your hands and moan piteously about how hard you had it.
 
 DD> So? What's your point? The shoe leather express didn't work for you?
 DD> Even if you could haul a lot, where would you store it? A package of
 DD> bagels, a brick of cream cheese and a six pack of cold beverage was
 DD> not a very heavy load -- and would be consumed in one evening --
 DD> assuming the room mate helped out.

 SR> Maybe for you, but not for some of us.  I walked everywhere on campus
 SR> all four years.  What I don't get is why you care about ancient
 SR> history.  Those dorms were torn down years ago to make way for
 SR> buildings that had some insulation and good wiring.

You started it, bless your heart - with one of your (many) pontifications ...

->  SR> In a college dorm, you had to improvise, and live without bagels.

 DD> Live without bagels? Not when Murray Lender ships all over the place.

SR> This was in a previous century, before the advent of the Internet and 
SR> computers in every dorm room.

(Sound familiar?) Reference: 179782 - Date: 3/19/2013 12:21 AM

Then continued it with:

SR> Corner store? There was a convenience store, but it wasn't very and 
SR> didn't have frozen stuff much other than ice cream.  Like I said, 
SR> previous century.

Reference: 179792 - Date: 3/19/2013 11:13 PM

And continued the quibbling and cavils every time I demonstrated that your
situation need not have been so bleak as you attempt to paint it :

SR> Not however in the same location. I could have gotten real bagels if
SR> I'd had a car on campus or a fridge with a freezer big enough to hold
SR> more than a mini ice cube tray and one or two popsicles.
  
->  SR> Corner store? There was a convenience store, but it wasn't very and
->  SR> didn't have frozen stuff much other than ice cream.  Like I said,
->  SR> previous century.

DD> Possibly in your tiny little corner of the world. We had a Mom & Pop in 
DD> every neighbourhood. With bagels and fresh produce, etc. Pop likely was
DD> the butcher, too.

SR> No such animal close to my dorm.  No fresh produce, no fresh meat.  
SR> There was a small grocery store near campus, but without a car you
SR> couldn't haul much or get there easily.

So, I am pretty much finished with this - have your pity party by yourself.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Blueberry Bagels
 Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy, Cheese
      Yield: 8 bagels

    3/4 c  (185ml) warm water
    100 g  Frozen blueberries; thawed
      2 ts (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast
    1/3 c  (70g) caster sugar
  2 1/2 c  (375g) plain flour
      1 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/2 ts Salt
      8 c  (2 litres) water; + extra
      1 lg Egg yolk
      1 tb Milk
    1/4 c  (60g) white sugar
           Cream cheese; to serve
           Blueberries and raspberries;
           - to serve

  Combine water, blueberries, yeast and 2 tablespoons of
  caster sugar in a jug. Set aside for 5 minutes or until
  frothy.

  Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and
  make a well in the centre. Pour the yeast mixture into the
  well and stir until mixture just comes together. Turn onto
  a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or
  until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a large bowl
  and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm,
  draught-free place for 30 minutes or until dough rises by
  half.

  Preheat oven to 360øF/180øC. Combine extra water and
  remaining caster sugar in a large saucepan over high heat
  and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and bring to
  a simmer.

  Brush an oven tray with oil. Divide dough into eight even
  portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Push a lightly
  floured finger through middle of ball to create a hole.
  Flatten ball slightly. Place on oiled tray and set aside
  for 10 minutes to rise slightly.

  Add 4 of the bagels to simmering water; cook for 3
  minutes. Use a slotted spoon to turn; cook for a further 3
  minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and return to oiled
  tray. Repeat with remaining bagels.

  Whisk egg yolk and milk together in a bowl. Brush evenly
  over each bagel; sprinkle with sugar. Bake in preheated
  oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked
  through. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Serve
  toasted with cream cheese and berries, if desired.
 
  Recipe by Sarah Hobbs

  From: http://www.taste.com.au

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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