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Skriven 2007-03-25 00:33:00 av Dale Shipp (1:261/1466.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Dave Sacerdote
Ärende: Re: Birds in spring
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 -=> On 03-24-07  09:04,  Dave Sacerdote <=-
 -=> spoke to Dale Shipp about Re: Birds in spring <=-

 DSac> Yes, after looking at the picture I understand better what you mean.
 DSac> I can also understand why you are getting exasperated.

   The picture does not show the mess on the window.   It is now hard to
   find any area that is not full of white crud from where that robin
   has battled his imaginary rival.

 DSac> Are your windows there coated with some sort of reflective glazing
 DSac> that would enhance the robin's ability to see himself in the
 DSac> window?

   It is possible, but we don't think so.   They are pretty reflective.
   Our DIL has gone outside and said it is a pretty good mirror when the
   sun is shining on it.   I can look into the window at night and see
   my computer monitor two rooms and 25 feet away in the reflection --
   actually twice, once from each pane in the double glazed window.

 DSac> So try illuminating the window from inside during the day. It
 DSac> should dramatically cut down on the amount of reflection your red-
 DSac> breasted friend sees from his perch in the daytime and solve the

   We have a moderate amount of recessed ceiling lights.  Tried leaving
   them on today.   The amount of bashing was less, but then it was a
   cloudy rainy day so that could have been the causative effect rather
   than the extra lights.

 DSac> problem.  An easy way to do this decoratively would be to use a small
 DSac> string of Christmas lights (all white would be best IMO.)  Trim the
 DSac> inside of the half-round window with the little lights and turn them

  We'll hold onto that as a last act of desperation.

 DSac> on during the day to keep the window lit without having a big ugly
 DSac> lamp or cliplight there.  You can take them down after mating season if
 DSac> you like (I don't think the robin will be as obnoxious once egg season
 DSac> is over and any chicks have fledged.)

   From your mouth to God's ears:-}}   I certainly hope that he will
   become less obnoxious soon.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Puzukku  (Chicken Curry)
 Categories: Chicken, Indian
      Yield: 1 servings
 
      3 tb Corn oil, divided
    3/4 c  Onion, chopped
      2 lb Cornish game hen
      1 lg Ripe tomato, cut into 1/2-in
           -cubes or canned
      1 tb White or cider vinegar
    1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
    1/4 ts White pepper
    1/4 ts Ground turmeric
    1/2 c  Water
      2 md Potatoes, peeled and cut
           -into 3/4-in cubes
 
  This is a favorite Passover curry among the Jews of Cochin.  It is a
  quick curry, without complications but delicious in the Indian way.
  
  1.  In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.  Add the onions and
  game hen and stir-fry over moderate heat for 5 minutes.  Add the
  tomato, vinegar, salt, pepper, turmeric, and water.  Cover the pan
  and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  
  2.  Meanwhile, In a skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  Add the potato cubes and stir-fry over moderate heat for 5 minutes or
  until brown.  When the hen is almost tender, add the half-cooked
  fried potatoes. Cover the pan and continue to cook for 15 minutes
  more or until everything is tender.  Should the liquid evaporate too
  quickly, add another 1/4 cup of warm water.
  
  Serve hot with rice or bread.  Makes 6 servings with other dishes.
  
  Recipe:  "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes Created
  in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India -- Copyright 1992
  Published by Donald I. Fine, Inc., New York, N.Y.
  
  [> Be Seeing You -- DPileggi
  
  From: David Pileggi                   Date: 27 Jun 94
 
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