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 ML> forecast, but the record-keepers apparently use a July 1
 ML> to June 30 reporting year, for some reason, so who knows.
 NB> I suspect that that's for catching the freak storms into the official
 NB> records... As far as things like the annual Snowball Derby (between

Probably so, a year based on physical rather than fiscal
or calender criteria. I'm sure the officials down under must
use a January to December year with the desired effect.

 NB> Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester) go, the newspapers seem to quit
 NB> tracking snowfall once the pollen count is traceable... :)

Pollen count. I don't know what's in the air here, but my
eyes are itching like crazy, and I can't breathe. Wasn't the
slogan of one of the patent antihistamines "Send your sinuses
to Arizona?" Dristan or something. Let me tell you now, sending
your sinuses to Arizona doesn't work.

 ML> Oh, he's always been very awed by me, which is part of the
 ML> problem, actually.
 NB> Somewhat understandable, given that you were not there for much of his
 NB> formative years except perhaps as some legendary big brother, and
 NB> there is a large age difference between the two of you... perhaps some
 NB> of that will wear down as time goes on...

It's lasted over 40 years.

I'm told that kids in elementary school used to ridicule
Jonathan because he had an imaginary brother (even the
teachers thought I was imaginary) - perhaps I should have
shown up, but I doubt it would have done any good, and I
didn't see the family but every other year or so for a
good long time, as my parents were exceedingly troublesome,
and every time I showed up they made a good reason for me
not to want to do so again.

And, as I've said here, when my parents didn't know something
or disagreed, they would say "ask your brother when he comes,"
which granted me automatic legendary status.

 ML> I have been concertmaster for this guy for over a quarter
 ML> century, but it's been mostly since homelessness (the last
 ML> decade and change) that I've stayed at the house and become
 ML> almost one of the family.
 NB> That's long enough to be considered family... at least in some
 NB> families... ;)
 
German Shortcrust Pastry
categories: pastry, European, dessert, cookie
yield: enough to line a 26cm (10") tin

50 g (3/8 c) sugar
100 g (1/2 c) cold butter
150 g (3/4 c) flour (Type 405)
1 egg
1 pn salt
Additionally, you can flavour with
lemon essence or vanilla sugar

Muerbeteig - flour, egg and butter shortcrust pastry

Based on the 1,2,3 principle you can easily adjust the
amount of sugar, butter, and flour, depending on the size
of the tin, and how thick you like the pastry.

Tip: Prepare twice as much dough, and put one (raw) portion
into the freezer to make a quick fruit tart for unexpected
guests.

Sift the flour on a large board or clean table, make a
hollow and add the sugar and the egg into the hollow.
Cut the cold butter into pieces and put it on the rim.

Mix the egg and sugar with your fingertips, then quickly
rub butter into the flour and blend all ingredients
together. Don't knead too long.

Form a ball with the dough, wrap in cling film and let it
rest in the fridge for at least 30 min. Quickly knead the
dough again, roll it out on a floured table.

Grease a flat baking tin, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, put
the dough into the tin, prick some holes into the dough
to avoid bubbles.

Bake at 200C / 400F for about 10 to 15 min.

Let the cake rest for 5 min and remove it from the tin
while still warm. Let it cool on a wire before you top
it with fruits.

Variations
This sweet shortcrust pastry recipe can be used for
fruit tarts, cheesecake, plum cake or as a firm base
for filled sponge gateaus.

Try it for Christmas cookies, sprinkled with sugar,
chocolate chips or almond slivers. The cookies will
have a crunchy consistence and a fine butter taste.

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