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Skriven 2014-04-05 01:06:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 BF> I went to the Hotels Site.  My word that is the most beautiful Hotel I
 BF> have seen... in pictures, granted.  The rooms in the photos were

The colors of the publicity shots were somewhat enhanced,
I think, especially the blue, but then the sky was cloudy
to a greater or lesser degree during our entire stay (we
saw overhead blue of any kind only the last day, and not
much of it at that), so that might have affected my
impressions.

 BF> stunning.  Did you have a view like the one in the photos?

Ours was probably the best view in the hotel, not to brag,
because it was the "corner" blobby thing (referencing the
photos of which you speak) on the top floor, but not
visible on the Website; it overlooked the park.

 BF> And did I translate the price of a low priced room to about $110 US?

That is about right.

 BF> What kind of room did you have?  And the price, if I may be so bold?

About 110 US. I'm not sure about the classification, I guess
something between the corner room and the suite. I didn't
see the pictures until you mentioned them, but you note that
the semicircular so-called corners on the top floor jut out
more and are taller than the other ones below, so there was
almost bedroom room for the sitting room.

I didn't get the fancy room on my own merits or even my own
wealth (ha), but courtesy of United Airlines, which sponsored
me to Marriott Gold; also Global Entry ($100 for mere mortals),
Hertz #1 (which I don't use of course), and various other
stuff. And they just gave me a Tumi computer bag (well, I
haven't received it yet, but when I do, it will be free). And
so the rich get richer.

 BF> It looks ridiculously inexpensive for such opulence.

It was indeed. Still 50% more than we paid for a similar
degree of luxury in Indonesia, but quite a bargain by
European or even American standards.

 BF> [end of nosy queries]

Somehow I doubt that!

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

      Title: Pilav Kuzulu (Lamb Pilaf)
 Categories: Turkish, Lamb, Rice
   Servings: 6

      3    Tomatoes, peeled
      4 tb Olive oil
      2    Med. onions; chopped
      2 lb Lamb, cubed
           Salt and black pepper
    1/4 ts Cinnamon
      2 tb Pine nuts (pignoli)
      3 tb Raisins
      1    Green pepper; sliced
  1 1/2 c  Long grain rice
    1/4 c  Fresh parsley; chopped
      3 c  Beef broth

  *Note: Tomatoes should be seeded and chopped.

  Prepare in a 5 qt. dutch oven that can be placed in an oven. Heat oil, add
  onion and fry until soft and golden. Add lamb and brown on all sides. Add
  salt, pepper and cinnamon. Add tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins and green
  pepper, cover and simmer for 10 min. Add the rice and fry for 2 min. Add
  parsley, and broth. Cook over moderate heat until all the liquid has been
  absorbed and small holes appear on the surface of the rice. Place casserole
  in a preheated 300 degree oven for approx. 30 min. (Orig. recipe called for
  doing whole recipe on the stove, but the last 30 min., casserole dish was
  to be placed on an asbestos pad and heat was lowered to low.

  Serve with a few spoons of yogurt that has been flavored with lots of fresh
  garlic.

  **If the lamb I use has bones, I throw them in the pot too for extra
  flavor.

  Posted by DEBORAH AKYUREK, Prodigy ID# DNJS60B.

MMMMM

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