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Skriven 2010-10-27 16:18:00 av Glen Jamieson
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
Ärende: GETTING OLD 648 01027
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 -=> Quoting Michael Loo to Nancy Backus <=-

 ML> I was thinking that, given the boomer population spike and that
 ML> our expectations seem to be higher than those of previous
 ML> generations, there might be a call for one-level luxury homes
 ML> built with the aging population in mind. Wide corridors, few
 ML> stumbling places, ample bathroom facilities, but still some
 ML> architectural personality and individuality - maybe less white
 ML> walled and rectilinear than what's available now.

As you know, most houses here are single storey, which makes it easier
to design them for "term of life", and many are now being designed
that way.  Steps are avoided, and arrangements made to fit in access
ramps later.  Doorways are made wide enough to let a wheelchair pass
easily; toilets and bathrooms also allow for wheelchairs to enter and
turn, with conveniently placed grab rails to help manoevring.  Taps
and washing machine controls are large and easy to turn with arthritic
fingers.  Stove controls on the front are superior to the back ones.
Most of these provisions for comfortable living in old age can be
incorporated far more cheaply during the initial building than trying
to fit them in later.
 
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Aged Cheddar & Guinness Fondue
 Categories: Cheese, Beer, Dips
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      2    Apples, cored & cut into
           Chunks
      2 c  Cauliflower florets
      2 c  Lg cubed ham
      2 c  Baby carrots, each halved
      1    Baguette (or any bread with
           Lots of crusty crust)
           Pigs-in-blankets
           Fondue
      1 lb Good aged cheddar, grated
  2 1/2 T  All-purpose flour
      8 oz Guinness stout + more if
           Needed
      6 T  Frozen apple juice
           Concentrate, thawed
      1 ts Powdered mustard
      1 ts Finely minced garlic
      1 ts Worcestershire sauce
      2 ts Olive oil
 
  The secret to a smooth cheese mixture is to toss the flour with the
  grated cheese before adding it to the fondue pot. This method evenly
  distributes the flour (which serves as the thickener) and prevents
  lumpy fondue! The unexpected ingredient is apple juice concentrate -
  which sweetens the aged cheddar ever so slightly. Just a great combo
  of flavors. One of our favorite fondue dippers are baby pigs in a
  blanket. Simple to make - 1 can/tube of crescent dough + Lil' Smokies
  baby sausage links. Unroll the dough, cut into strips - wrap each
  Lil' Smokie and bake 375F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  
  Serves 4 as meal or 6 as first course
  
  If you don't have a fondue pot, just prepare the fondue dip in a
  medium sized saucepan and bring it to the table hot. You may have to
  warm the fondue back at the stove a couple of times during the meal.
  If the cheese gets too thick, thin it out with a little more
  Guinness. Tossing the grated cheese with flour ensures a smooth,
  lump-free fondue.
  
  Toast bread: If your bread is day-old, skip this step. Otherwise cut
  the bread into 1ö squares. Turn oven to 250F. Toast bread pieces for
  15 minutes. Remove and cool. Make fondue: Toss grated cheese with the
  flour. In your fondue pot over low heat, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  and garlic. Fry until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn heat
  to medium-high. Add Guinness, apple juice concentrate, Worcestershire
  sauce and mustard. Bring to boil. Add cheese a little at a time,
  stirring constantly until fondue is smooth and melted. Thin with more
  Guinness, if needed throughout the meal. Season with salt and pepper.
  
  Serve: Arrange bread, vegetables and fruit around the table. Other
  ideas: broccoli, pigs in blanket (made with lil’ smokies wrapped with
  crescent roll dough unrolled & cut into strips, bake 375F for 12
  minutes) , celery, boiled new potatoes, grapes, steamed Brussels
  sprouts, boiled shrimp. From: Http://Steamykitchen.Com
 
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