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Skriven 2013-07-05 10:29:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 NB>> taste of it, she forever after referred to it as Her jello, and wanted
 NB>> to go back for more.  ;)
 ML> Perhaps I should experiment with gelatin desserts next.
 NB> Could be interesting.  :)

I'm thinking that the current disdain for Jell-O is largely
a backlash against the democratization of what used to be
an elite dish; of course to make it a popular-priced product,
the company had to resort to shelf-stable fake-tasting flavors,
which don't help the cause much. But there's nothing intrinsically
wrong with gelatin desserts, and even the commercial ones may not
be too bad if you avoid the more outrageous artificial flavors.

 ML> That great Cajun place could be Janis's house - the Shipps
 ML> could make their jambalaya, and I could do something peculiar
 ML> like crab-stuffed boudin.
 NB> Definitely interesting... ;)   But it's not found Ed...  (G)

I've quit looking, and anyhow he's my age, if he's alive,
so close to retirement age anyhow.

 NB> I enjoy seeing others do fancy... and generally enjoy eating it.  But,
 NB> more and more I'm into simple... :)
 ML> Milk shake
 NB> My milkshakes tend to be scoop ice cream into glass, add enough milk
 NB> to make it drinkable, mix together and drink... :)

We may be going to a place called Shake Shack for lunch.

Edited to add: we didn't. I picked up Lilli and we went to
pick up senior T passes, but the agency closed in our face -
it was 2:55, and it's supposed to stay open to 7, but there
was a notice on the grill that said that owing to its being
July 5, they decided to close at 3. Lilli noted that as they
had a holiday July 4, what justification was there for
closing early the next day? So we went to a bbq place that
was a few doors down from the pass place - unremarkable meat
but excellent potato chips.

 ML> Simplest chicken dish
 NB> Dunno about simplest... but I'll grant you simple.  :)
 
Okay, simplest edible chicken dish ...

Shanghai-style noodle soup
categories: Chinese, Indian, airline, main
servings: 4

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, large dice
4 c chicken stock
8 oz rice noodles
1 Tb sesame oil
1 ts garlic, minced
1 Tb ginger, minced
1 c mushrooms, sliced - mixture of button and shiitake
2 c baby bok choy, julienne
white pepper
soy sauce
1 c bean sprouts
1/2 c chopped scallions, green and white parts
1 red chile, seeded, sliced

Bring chicken to boil in water to cover. Lower heat and
simmer 2 min. Drain and set aside.

Soak noodles 5 min in warm water, then drain when ready
to serve.

In a large pot saute garlic and ginger in sesame oil until
beginning to become translucent. Add chicken and stock and
simmer until chicken is tender. Add mushrooms and bok choy
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Correct
seasoning with white pepper and soy sauce.

Portion noodles and soup among 4 large bowls. Serve warm
garnished with bean sprouts, scallions, and chile.

Shashi Sanamvenkata, United Airlines

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