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Skriven 2014-04-15 10:02:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 ML> You're one of the few. There are many, however, who have
 ML> signed up for an account and never used it.
 NB> And I know of some who have dumped an account... :)

I've thought of doing so but instead just ignore the
phenomenon mostly, checking only when I suspect someone
has posted something relatively important.

 NB>> Ummm... ugh... no... doesn't sound good at all... ;0
 ML> He didn't seem all that happy about it.
 NB> I wish him luck (and endurance)...  ;)
...
 ML> We'll see. The good thing about going to exotic places like
 ML> that is that I can sucker Glen into putting me up. Of course,
 NB> That's what friends are for, after all...  :)

As they say, the difference between friends and relatives
is that you can choose your friends. In-laws, that's even
worse.

 ML> I do my share paying for food and wine. Just so I don't get
 ML> handed over to Kevin. I stayed there once, and it was pretty
 ML> weird.
 NB> I can actually somewhat imagine, from the various talk here while I've
 NB> been here...  ;)

I did get to fondle a platypus-skin purse, though. I thought
he was trying to give it to me, which would have been awkward,
as it is contraband and likely would have been confiscated
either going or coming. Luckily he eventually accepted it back.

 NB>> All you frequent flyers, having plans galore, are in a
 NB>> good position to take advantage of those sales, too...
 ML> Indeed, until our money runs out.
 NB> There is that.  ;)

Threatening to do so. The difference between $5K (doable) and
$10K is, well, ... .

 ML> Spring break destinations are not on sale. Those planes
 ML> will be filled up no matter what. The advantage that such
 ML> as I can take is that the first-class sections will be
 ML> pretty empty, so upgrades can be had for a song (or less,
 ML> for higher-tier fliers).
 NB> To encourage bodies in those otherwise empty seats...  :)

Of course, and to potentially get some small revenue from
a resource that otherwise wouldn't produce any at all.

Citrus marinated grilled scallops with cucumber salad
Categories: starter, seafood, airline
Serves: 4

h - For the scallops
16 10-15 count whole scallops
- abductor muscle removed [sic]
1 ts fresh rosemary, chopped
1 ts fresh garlic, chopped
1 pn kosher salt
1 pn ground black pepper
1/4 c olive oil
2 ts fresh lemon juice
h - For the marinade
3 Tb vegetable oil
3/4 c orange juice
3/4 c lime juice
1 ts kosher salt
1/3 c diced red onions
1 Tb minced garlic
3 Tb chopped cilantro
h - For the cucumber salad
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 1/8 c white wine vinegar
2 Tb granulated sugar
1 English cucumber, skin on

Quarter the scallops and set aside.

Combine next 6 ingredients and bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Pour the liquid over the
scallops and chill 2 hr.

Mix all marinade ingredients, add, and let marinate
overnight. The next day remove the scallops from the
marinade. Grill them until they are medium rare, 2-3 min
on each side, making sure that the grill is very hot.
Remove the scallops from the grill and set aside.

For the salad. Use a Japanese mandolin to julienne the
cucumber. Mix the vinegar and the sugar in a bowl. Let
the sugar completely dissolve in the vinegar before
whisking in the oil. Fold in the cucumber and let
marinate for 30 min.

Drain excess marinade off the cucumber salad and place
1/4 c of salad in the center of the plate. Drain excess
liquid from the scallops and place 1/8 c scallops on top
of the cucumber salad. Garnish with diced red and yellow
peppers sprinkled around the plate.

Stephan Pyles, American Airlines
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