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Skriven 2011-02-13 22:11:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av DAVE DRUM
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 ML> I was all prepared to say, oh, the system is much
 ML> improved, but it isn't.
 DD> IIRC the article(s) mentioned that each system is different as to set-
 DD> up, software and (most especially) accuracy.

Nother data point. GPS-driven display at the station said
1930. New online schedule says 1810. Old printed schedule
said 1818. Bus: 1818. The public, however, calls or texts
or Internets NextBus and eats it up, though the accuracy
is at least as dubious as that of the printed timetables.

SOW, I saw on the news that Punxsutawney Phil was statistically
investigated, and it turns out he's accurate about 40% of the
time - or somewhat worse than flipping a coin.

==
 DD> My experiences at Fuddpuckers is more ancient. We used to have a
 DD> stand- alone Fudd's here. But, it didn't last long enough to run out
 DD> the lease  on the building. I wasn't overly impressed. At the prices
 DD> they charged I expect to have my order taken by a wait-bot and the grub
 DD> brought to my table with alacrity - instead of standing on line to
 DD> order, hanging  about whilst the groceries were processed, dressing my
 DD> own burger and  then looking around for somewhere to park my arse while
 DD> I dribbled  sauce(s) down my shirt front.

The draw of that chain is the stuff bar: you can make a monster
of your burger by adding ad lib mustard, mayo, ketchup, relish,
bbq sauce, salsa, nacho cheese, grated Cheddar, olives, lettuce,
onions white, onions red, tomato slices, chili beans, and a few
other things. Not that you or anyone in Springfield, IL would
want to, apparently.

 -=> Dave Drum said to Ruth Hanschka <=-

 DD> Properly cooked (and young, tender) groundhog can be tasty. They are, 
 DD> after all, vegetarians, eating the same vegetables we eat

Ah - there's a reason I'm suspicious of vegetables -
they taste like vegetarians!

 -=> Dave Drum said to Jim Weller <=-
 DD> They bred to remove the nasty tasting overload of glucosinolates and
 DD> got  as a side benefit a very low level of erucic acid.

They were called glycosinolates when I was a wee one.
The old (and I believe proper) spelling yields 0.007
the number of Google hits of the new-fangled one.

 DD> Rape seed leaves and stems are also edible, similar to those of the 
 DD> related bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage or kale.

The Chinese and Japanese greens are almost all varieties or
cultivars of Brassica rapa, as are the mustards, turnips,
and some of the broccolis (others are closer to American
cabbage/kale). It's an interesting species (or pair of
species).

Prosciutto Soup
cat: pork, vegetable, soup
serves: 4

3 Tb extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb prosciutto, in one chunk or slice
4 cloves garlic
1 md onion
1/2 lb greens, like spinach or kale
3/4 c sm pasta like orzo or sm shells
;s&p

Set 6 c of water to boil to save time later. Put 2 Tb of
the olive oil in the bottom of a saucepan, and turn the
heat to medium. Chop the prosciutto (remove the fat if
you must, but remember that it has flavor) into 1/4" or
smaller cubes, and add to the oil. Brown, stirring
occasionally, for about 5 min.

Meanwhile. Peel the garlic, and chop it roughly or leave
it whole. Peel and chop onion. Wash and chop greens into
bite-size pieces.

When the prosciutto is browned, add the garlic, and cook,
stirring occasionally, until it begins to color, about 2 min.
Add the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become
translucent, 2 or 3 min. Add the greens, and stir; then, add
the 6 c of boiling water. Stir in the pasta and a good sprinkling
of salt and pepper; adjust heat so the mixture simmers.

When the pasta is done, taste, and add more salt and pepper if
necessary. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and serve.

New York Times 4/8/98
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