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Skriven 2009-05-06 09:46:00 av Glen Jamieson
     Kommentar till en text av Janis Kracht
Ärende: CHAIN COFFEE 90506
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 -=> Quoting Janis Kracht to Glen Jamieson <=-

Hello Janis,

 > The dry dust where my lawns used to be has now developed a green tinge
 > as all the grass seeds are bursting into life.  I have hopes that the

 JK> Yes, likewise, our dead trees have finally sprung to life after our
 JK> winter <g> 

Having been in NYS in Spring, I know how uplifting that is.

 > trees survive on water drained out of the washing machine.

 JK> That is really neat.. we reclaim some of the water from the
 JK> dehumidfier in the basement but used it more when the washer/dryer were
 JK> down there. Now I have a newer one upstairs that uses a lot less water
 JK> and washes/dries in one machine - it's kind of outrageous (g) and
 JK> takes forever to do a load of clothes haha.. but it's nice to throw a
 JK> load of clothes in and forget it.. I guess it's not really so long.  3
 JK> hours for a load of jeans (I mean like 6 pairs of our jeans) (g).. so
 JK> that's not so bad :) 

That should be OK if you can stay ahead of the demand.  I have a 40
year old drier, but I rarely use it, as it takes a lot of power and
steams up the laundry.  I use the rotary clothes hoist in the back
garden, or the line under the car port if rain is likely.
 
 > It is good for parents to be welcomed like that.  When I was in Darwin
 > a couple of months ago, my daughter there and her family were
 > preparing to move into another house, and I was told which would be my
 > room, for visiting or permanent residence.  Similarly in Perth a

 JK> That is very neat :)  Nice have a big family :)  My other sisters
 JK> unfortunately don't have the space that we do for Mom, outside of the

 JK> but that's ok.. Mom can stay here as long as she likes, and as long as
 JK> she can take the weather here (grin). Hopefully we'll have a mild
 JK> winter :) 
 > I am
 > sure your mother will be very happy staying with you, doing some of
 > the cooking, and giving Ron a bit more variety in his meals.

 JK> I think she would have a while ago, it's true - at this point she's
 JK> probably a happy to just relax and enjoy letting me take care of it,
 JK> and I don't mind at all (grin).. if she's up to it, that will be fine
 JK> as well :) 

That is what they tell me, also, but then I get asked to advise on a
recipe, assist in preparation, and then show how something is done.  I
don't mind, as I like to keep active.


 >> True.. but if all of those nature shows I've seen on TV are to be
 >> believed, if I were to come to Australia, I will be immediately bitten
 >> and killed dead by any one of several monsterous spiders or critters :)
 
 > Admittedly we do have the world's greatest collection of poisonous
 > snakes, and the world's most deadly animal in the box jellyfish, which
 > can kill in seconds, and an increasing number of people being eaten by
 > crocodiles, but it is possible to avoid these dangers most of the
 > time. :)  I am living proof of that!  Even the families of red-backed
 > spiders in the garage don't worry me too much.   OTOH, if TV is to be
 > believed, every time I visited USA I would be mugged, shot, blown up,
 > poisoned, robbed, or infected with all sorts of horrible diseases.

 JK> hahahahahhahahahahaha :)  So true :)
 
 > So far I have been to USA 3 or 4 times, without once having any of
 > those things happen to me.

 JK> I guess I would be safe then afterall, wouldn't I :) :)

I will make sure the crocodiles are well fed before you arrive.  :)
 
The greatest danger is that you might like it here and want to keep
coming back.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: GINGER PORK NOODLES
 Categories: Australian, Asian, Pork, Mince
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    500 g  Lean pork mince
      2 T  Sesame oil
      1    Onion, sliced
  2 1/2    Cm piece of ginger, grated
      3    Cloves garlic, crushed
      3 T  Oyster sauce
      2 T  Soy sauce, to taste
    500 g  Egg noodles, well drained
      3 c  Chicken or beef stock
    400 g  Stir-fry vegetables
 
  Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-hot heat.  Add sesame oil,
  stir-fry pork mince until it starts to brown.  Add onion, ginger,
  garlic and fry for a few minutes until fragrant.  Add oyster and soy
  sauces and chicken stock. Simmer for about 20 minutes until tender,
  add hot noodles and stir-fry vegetables like bok choy and capsicum in
  the last few minutes of cooking. Thicken sauce with cornflour if
  desired. Taste and adjust as required. Serve with chopped spring
  onions and fresh coriander.
  
  Adelaide Advertiser, 30 June 1999, typed by Glen Jamieson
 
MMMMM
 

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