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Skriven 2009-12-26 17:51:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av DALE SHIPP
Ärende: Snow
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-=> Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

 JW> That was my life in Ottawa 30 years ago.

 DS> So, with that history, instead of moving south to avoid the snow
 DS> hassle, you moved about as far north as you could go.  I never
 DS> realized just how much of a contrarian you were before:-}}

Actually Ottawa is in a snow belt, just like Buffalo whereas
Yellowknife doesn't get nearly as much, as really cold air can't
hold all that much moisture in the first place. I have only
shovelled my driveway once this year, back in November before it got
cold and the snowfall was heavier. Now I just pack it down by
driving on top of it.

I just looked up the stats at Environment Canada: we average 61
inches of snowfall per winter but with sublimation and packing only
average snow 15 inches deep on the ground in any given month. The
record snow fall in a single day was 10 inches.


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     Title: 101 Simple Appetizers Part 4
Categories: Appetizers, Info
  Servings: 4

           Finger Foods

50 The egg's gift to cocktail parties: Hard-cook eggs, peel, and cut 
in half; carefully remove the yolks. Mash yolks with salt,
mayonnaise, good mustard and cayenne. You can also add minced
radish, snow peas, scallions (or any crunchy vegetables) or curry
powder. Spoon back into the whites, sprinkle with paprika, pimenton
or parsley.

51 Even more fabulous: Cook eggs as above. Mash yolks with cooked
and minced shrimp, a little chopped olive, minced onion, parsley,
salt, pepper and mayonnaise to bind. Spoon back into whites. Garnish
with parsley or a piece of anchovy or shrimp.

52 Aioli with steamed cold vegetables: Make the mayonnaise yourself
or flavor bottled mayonnaise with lemon, garlic, anchovy (if you
like it) and a little saffron (if you have it) for amazing color.
Serve with lightly cooked carrots, snap peas, purple potatoes,
seafood, etc.

53 Shrimp cocktail: Combine ketchup with chili powder, pepper, lemon
juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco and horseradish. Make lots, because
people will be double-dipping. Serve with cooked shrimp.

56 Wrap small pieces of melon, figs and/or dates with thinly sliced
prosciutto.

57 Buy the best anchovies you can find. Curl each around a tiny ball
of butter. Eat.

60 Hot wings: Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard the
tips. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and broil until browned on one
side, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter with vinegar, garlic
and hot sauce to taste. Pour off excess fat, baste the wings with
hot sauce, turn them, baste again, and brown. Baste once more and
serve, with napkins.

61 Sweet wings: As above, but melt the butter with Dijon mustard and
honey or maple syrup.

62 Soy ginger wings: This time baste with equal parts vinegar and
soy sauce, mixed with a couple of tablespoons each minced ginger and
sesame oil. You can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on the wings.

63 Put peeled raw shrimp in a food processor with garlic, chili,
ginger, shallot or red onion, salt, pepper and cilantro; chop
finely. Shape into small patties and shallow-fry or broil, then
serve with napkins or on buns, with lime juice or spiced mayonnaise.

64 Gently cook raw nuts in oil or butter (or a mixture) with salt
and spices , pimenton, chili powder, curry powder, ginger, sugar ,
whatever combination you like. When they're fragrant, bake for 10
minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool or they won't be crunchy.

66 Coat good olives in olive oil mixed with crushed garlic,
rosemary, thyme, and/or lemon or orange peel; spices, like chilies,
are O.K. Let sit overnight if time allows.

67 Little pizza bianca: Cut prepared dough into small pieces and
press out. Brush with oil, sprinkle with rosemary and good coarse
salt. Bake at about 500 degrees until browned. Cut up to serve.

68 Quarter quail, rub with olive oil or peanut oil. Broil, skin side
down, about 3 minutes. Broil, skin side up, until brown, crisp and
cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Brush lightly with pesto or
soy sauce and sesame oil, and serve hot or warm.

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Cheers

YK Jim


... Adolescence and snow both disappear if you ignore them long enough.

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