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Skriven 2010-01-22 23:29:00 av Dale Shipp (1:261/1466.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
Ärende: Re: restaurants 695
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 -=> On 01-22-10  03:26,  Michael Loo <=-
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 DS> The last few times we have flown, we have managed to upgrade to 1st
 DS> based mostly on miles earned on the credit cards.  It is a lot nicer
 DS> way to go, although I doubt that we'd pay the normal cash difference
 DS> for the upgrade.

 ML> It is the wisdom among the frequent flyers that upgrades or
 ML> first-class tickets are a better way of using miles than
 ML> domestic coach tix. Best are the once-in-a-lifetime (or at
 ML> least decade) first-class international flights, which come
 ML> out in the $10K range if you pay with money. Here's a look
 ML> into the world of maximizing mileage benefits:

 ML> http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/articles/502261

Thanks for the link.  I agree with what they said.  I doubt that we'll
try to do any of the trips just for the sake of miles, but the rest of
it makes sense.  Right now, we only have enough for one way upgrade
(15K).  We spent 50K for a free 1st ticket to Phoenix last spring and
30K for the upgrade on both directions to Canada and return.  But right
now don't have anything planed.


 DS> Dimittri's. OTOH, the free Bailey's were well accepted:-}}

 ML> That was the place with the Greek sampler platter, right?
 ML> Was pretty dern good.

That is the place.  As I recall, they gave several Greek sampler
platters free.  The normal offer is a free platter to first time
visitors.  They also have a larger platter as an appetizer (but it could
be a meal for many).   I like their sour beef and dumplings.  According
to the Haffly's, their lamb chops were pretty good.  I don't remember
what anyone else had, but do recall favorable reviews.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Kakavia
 Categories: Soup, Greek
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 kg Assorted rock fish
      1 c  Various shellfish
           -(mussels, cockles,
           -oysters)
      2    Carrots
      2    Ripe tomatoes
      1    Celery stalk
           -- finely chopped
      1    Onion
    1/2 c  Olive oil
           Lemon juice (fresh)
           Salt, Pepper
 
  NOTE: I'm not familar with the types of fish suggested in the recipe,
  but any kind of firm-fleshed fish should be fine for this dish.  For
  the shellfish, the author must mean a very large cup; use the amount
  that seems best to you for the number of servings desired.
  
  Clean the fish and wash them well.  Cut the onion, the tomatoes,
  and the carrot into small pieces.  Put the vegetables and the fish
  in a soup pot and fry them with the oil.  Fill the pot with
  water to cover completely and let simmer for about one hour.
  Strain the broth and remove the fish and the vegetables and grind
  the fish and vegetables (removing the tough, hard parts).
  
  Return the mixture to the broth and add the shellfish.  Let it cook
  altogether for 20 to 30 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper
  
  Serve with lemon juice.
  
  _Elliniki Mageiriki_ - Sofia Souli
  Translated by Karen Mintzias
  
  From: Karen Mintzias                  Date: 09-13-96
  Cooking
 
MMMMM


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