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Skriven 2015-04-06 19:10:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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Ärende: cities & civic 471
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 NB> Definitely more grumbling than usual.  The tire companies are probably
 NB> taking a major hit this year, with all the road hazard claims... I'll
 NB> admit to totally avoiding certain roads now, just because of the

I forget whom I was with the other day who was weaving
around a road as if dodging asteroids. Quite good at it, too.

 NB> potholes and the risks involved... At least we don't seem to be having
 NB> any sinkholes swallowing up cars... not that I've heard of here,
 NB> anyway... ;)  I remember a major sinkhole some years back, in
 NB> Baltimore, near a friend of mine's apartment... that would be worse...

There's a video on the Internet - I just saw clips of it,
having no audio or video on this computer but the ability to
see still photographs, which suit me better anyway - that
shows a couple minding their own business and getting eaten
by a sinkhole. Luckily it wasn't too deep, and they weren't
seriously hurt.

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 NB> One thing that people tend to forget about NYC is that there are a LOT
 NB> of rich people that live there, along with the crowds of everyone

There are pluses and minuses of rich people. If they're not
too parasitic, a lot can ride on their shoulders. That's what
the whole Stockman theory was about, a couple decades ago. It
of course works only to some degree and in some circumstances.

 NB> else... one HAS to be rich to live in most parts of the area!  And,
 NB> having just filled out tax forms, I know that they all get to pay
 NB> extra taxes just for the privilege, over and above their state income
 NB> taxes... of course there are also additional credits available for
 NB> those who qualify... 

That's one thing about NYC - the city is paid for largely by
taxes specific to that place. That makes it tough to be a poor
person there, but that's a different issue altogether.

 ML> Essentially. If requested, I'll make or help people make
 ML> one of the ridiculous dishes, if the result is even vaguely
 ML> going to be interesting.
 NB> Sometimes even the ridiculous can be interesting for a one-off.. ;)

Yeah, I might do something bizarre if it has enough entertainment
value.

 ML> Title: Eggplant with Yogurt
 ML>" This is a fairly simple Eggplant dish made with yogurt. If you
 ML> aren't crazy about eggplant, you can adapt this to use zucchini or
 ML> other squash;"
 NB> I saw that and sniggered... I'm pretty sure that those would only make
 NB> it less enjoyable for you... not more... ;)

Pretty much any eggplant dish can be made with squash, it's
just that that fact is not discussed in polite company.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02

      Title: Kathy Pitts' Fried Zucchini
 Categories: Vegetables
      Yield: 1 batch

  First, cut the squash (we use zucchini, but yellow crookneck should
  work, too) in coin-like slices about 1/4 inch thick.

  Place the squash in a deep pan, and pour evaporated milk over it.

  Swish the squash around a bit until all pieces are well coated with
  milk.

  Now, place a thin layer of breading (any commercial breading mix will
  work, or your favorite breading mix containing flour, seasonings, and
  cornmeal will do well) in a fairly deep, rimmed pan.

  Carefully lay one layer of squash slices on the breading.  Cover with
  another thin layer of breading, layer on more squash, more breading,
  etc., until all squash is used.

  Cover this mess, and refrigerate for AT LEAST 15 minutes (30 minutes
  is better).  Remove the squash from the breading mixture, being
  careful not to disturb the crumb coating.

  Drop into hot deep fat, and fry until well browned.

  Drain, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with either Marinara
  sauce (bottled Ragu or something similar is fine) or Ranch dressing
  as a dip.

  Kathy in Bryan, TX

MMMMM


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