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Skriven 2015-03-28 09:11:02 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
Ärende: Brewski was:new leaves
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> Today is the last poke with the thinner. Then I'm done --- for now.

 ML> Good for you. I'm sure your skin and tissues will rejoice.
 
Actually the needles were so fine that it wasn't a major pain to stab myself.
But, still .......

 DD> When I lived on Planet Zarkon and there was an asparagus bed I used to
 DD> pick and eat fresh asparagus right there in the back yard.

 ML> Another way to enjoy asparagus is burnt to a crisp.
 ML> I think there should be a half-and-half raw and roasted
 ML> dish - that would be cool.

Never tried overcooked asparagus. Some day I may get an opportunity to correct
that.

 DD> Never tried Guinness Gold. Just Stout, Harp, and Smitty. The latter is
 DD> my preference of that range.

 ML> The Gold, which I see suddenly heavily advertised, was not
 ML> to my taste at all. The waitress on St. Pat's day described
 ML> it as delicious, but she overstated the palatability by
 ML> several notches.

As I don't watch the glass teat nor hang out in saloons I've not noticed.
Especially since AdBlock Plus keeps the on-line stuff out of my face and off my
browser.

 ML> On the other hand, Pale Moon, yecch, Belgianoid swill.
 DD> Pale Moon is actually a Coors frothingslosh. Of their whole line only
 DD> Killian's Red approaches drinkability.

 ML> Yep, Belgianoid - not so characterful nor so nasty as real
 ML> Belgians. I first encountered the Moon products at the factory
 ML> in Golden a couple decades ago with Annie. The second time,
 ML> I don't recall. There might not have been a second, let's check.
 ML> Okay, my records show that the two Blue Moons I have drunk
 ML> were in June 1998 and October 2010.

 ML> I guess that's the fashion these days. This too shall pass,
 ML> as the guy said in the urinal.

 DD> The only wheat beers I have essayed are Leinenkugel Berry Weiss and
 DD> Sunset Wheat. The Berry Weiss is OK but they ought to let the Sunset
 DD> disappear into its namesake.

 ML> Wasn't much into the berry and the honey when I tasted them.
 ML> They were okay, but as I said, not so okay that I'd drink a
 ML> whole one.

My take on Leinie product is that the berry and/or honey is not nearly as
overpowering as that of other brands. I'm not big on "cutesy" brewski,
preferring my quaff to be chewy without being crunchy.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Asparagus & Mushrooms in Tarragon Cream
 Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Dairy, Citrus
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      2 lb Asparagus
      2 tb Butter
      3 cl Garlic; minced
      1 tb Dried tarragon
    3/4 lb Mushrooms; thick sliced
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 tb Unbleached flour
  1 1/2 c  Half & half
    1/2 ts Nutmeg
    1/2 c  Parmesan cheese
           Black pepper
      1    Lemon; in 6 wedges
     12 oz Pasta
 
  Break off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks & cut the
  asparagus at a slant into 3" lengths. Melt the butter in a
  large skillet; add the garlic & tarragon and stir to
  distribute. Add the asparagus & mushrooms, sprinkle with
  the salt; stir. Saute over medium heat for about 10
  minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables & stir to
  distribute. Add the half and half & nutmeg. Reduce the
  heat to low. Bring to a simmer & cook for about 5 minutes
  until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  
  Meanwhile, bring several quarts of water to a boil & cook
  the pasta al dente. Drain the pasta very well. Toss the
  pasta with the sauce in a warm serving bowl. Add the
  Parmesan cheese and a few grinds of fresh black pepper &
  toss again. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges. Pass
  additional Parmesan, if desired.
  
  Serving Ideas : Serve with steamed or glazed carrots.
  
  NOTE: This dish is perfect in spring when fresh slender
  asparagus is at its peak.
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
MMMMM

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