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And then it became wildly apparent. As I was swinging at 60 mph through the dense high-rises of Midtown Manhattan, I realized that --
-- Treyarch (developers of Spider-Man 3the game) have commendably captured the pulse of Spidey's web-slinging locomotion. It's a tireless ballet of concentric and eccentric muscle contractions, vaulting aerial somersaults, and spectacular leaps of vertical amplitude. Yet as the ten (count 'em:
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Venom, Sandman, and the New Goblin aren't the toughest adversaries Spidey runs into, however. The top three enemies of the state are (in no particular order): comic-book slow Frame Rates, rusty Technical Issues, and underpaid Camera Angles. Although this nefarious trio never shows up in the movie, it makes dastardly appearances all throughout the video game.
Even on the lowest detail and resolution settings, it's impossible to push the frames to an acceptable, high-flying level. And while Spidey himself is modeled with a master's tools, the remainder of the Big Apple, from its skyscrapers to its sewers, is unremarkable save for the sheer acreage covered. But standing atop (or swinging along) any one of Manhattan's iconic locales certainly pays dividends; the Brooklyn Bridge, Flatiron Building, Times Square, Central Park, and many more landmarks are mainstay players in the endless roster of stately destinations. And your first scaling of the tallest constructions will provide some in-game rewards and out-of-game awe inspiring moments, no doubt. The choppy gameplay, though, makes it apparent why the architecture looks like it was popped out of featureless, plastic molds; any amount of character drawn into them would likely yield even
movement rates during your Empire State sightseeing tour.
The instanced storyline missions will often take you indoors, and judging from the claustrophobic camera, the director behind it is dying to get back outside. A near-object fade would solve a multitude of problems, but instead the view slides up and around -- or worse, behind -- objects and walls as if Tony Hawk was filming the action from a skateboard-cam. It's a mess, and contributes to a lot of button-mashing and guesswork when it comes to engaging an elusive enemy. Throw in some visual pyrotechnics to fill up the full screen with splashy effects, and you might as well stick a fork in Spidey: he's done.
Even so, all things being relative, this Spider-Man shows ready improvement over its predecessor. The mission structure is straight forward and, as far as content is concerned, seems to be offering a wholehearted apology for Spider-Man 2's incessant balloon-saving fiascos. (If there was ever a city in need of an across-the-board ban on helium, it was New York in 2004's Spider-Man 2 game by Fizz Factor.)
Populating the streets are not only the movie villains, but a host of other baddies from Spider-Man's past, to include the imaginatively-named Lizard, Scorpion, and Rhino (did somebody unleash the Brooklyn Zoo on Spidey's hometown?) Also, several gangs rule the roost up and down the crime-ridden streets of Manhattan: the girl-gang Arsenic Candy, the Triad-inspired Dragon Tails, and the ensuing Apocalypse.
But Sir Spidey has a few tricks up his latex sleeves to ensure a rock 'em, sock 'em, beat-em-up good time. He packs a perverse number of fight combos, with enough jump-spin kicks, aerial slams, and aggressive webbing tactics to put his foes to shame; he performs like a Capoeira-trained breakdancer on amphetamines, throwing out webbing and whirling enemies around with sticky lassoes. It's hard to fault Treyarch for using the tools at the PC's disposal, but these multi-keyed combos are a bit radical for a keyboard-mouse duet and may perhaps feel more indigenous on a console controller. Regardless, fighting with the camera takes precedence and it only functions suitably when scrapping in wide, breathable arenas.
Many of the actors from the film were generous enough to work their voices into the game (with a notable exception being Kirsten "the Spider-Man movies would flop without me" Dunst). It's great hearing Tobey Maguire lend his boyish gawk to the game screen, and the incomparable Bruce Campbell waxes sardonic as a wise-cracking narrator. Throughout, the anthemic soundtrack intuitively feels its way around your flight schedule through the Capital of the World. That is, if the audio track hasn't completely choked, which it is prone to do during cut scenes where valuable dialogue is exchanged.
Still, all the pieces seem to be in place: The sandbox setting, the myriad missions, the at-your-own-pace storylines, the fully-rendered Manhattan, the crime to put down, the photo shoots for the Daily Bugle, etc. And still, one of the few times
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The day I paid nearly $11 for a four-ounce box of "artisan" crackers, I had to wonder:
Butter is the key ingredient in Everona Market Crackers, whose variations include corn spice and cocoa versions.
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Couldn't I just make these myself?
Flour, olive oil, sea salt. Those were the only ingredients listed on the box. Make my own crackers? It seemed like the answer had to be yes.
The idea struck me as brilliant, for several reasons. It would save money. It would require no special equipment. It would let me customize snacks to my taste. And a bag of rustic-looking crackers, tied with a pretty ribbon, would make a charming hostess gift for the next time I had a hostess.
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I set out on my quest with just two parameters.
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It was my lucky break to meet Pat Elliott at a food expo in Richmond. She's the owner and founder of Everona Dairy in Rapidan, Va., a business that grew out of her desire to give her herding dogs something to do. She started out selling cheese and eventually decided to sell crackers to go with it.
She wanted a cracker made with butter -- "I think butter adds a lot to cheese" -- but found that most recipes called for olive oil. She hit on the right formula, then later added different flavors -- cocoa, hot pepper, herbs -- to pair with specific cheeses.
That's one of the beauties of DIY crackers. They're a blank canvas, one you can embellish with your favorite herbs, seeds, flavorings and aromatics.
Elliott generously gave me her recipe, and as she had promised, it was ridiculously easy. Flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, water. Yes, twice as many ingredients as my fancy store-bought crackers. But I turned out 100 crisp, golden, slightly buttery squares pretty quickly, and while the commercial crackers had cost me more than $2.50 per ounce, I could make an ounce of these for 12 cents.
From there I moved on to the Everona cocoa crackers. They have only the barest hint of chocolate flavor, but Elliott says there's enough of it to bring out the best in blue cheese. Another success.
As I branched out and tried other recipes, I learned that the thickness of the dough can be a crucial factor. Flaxseed crackers rolled out to one-eighth inch had the taste and mouth feel of cardboard. The same crackers at one-sixteenth inch were crisp, earthy and addictive.
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The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) has adopted the following: a revised Interpretation No. 101-3, "Performance of nNonattest services," (in part) under Rule 101, Independence (AICPA, Professional Standards, ET sec. 101 par. .05); a new Interpretation No. 505-, "Misleading...
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September 8, 2006 Exposure Draft issued by the Professional Ethics Division dealing with use of indemnification, limitation of liabilty and ADR clauses and performance of forensic accounting and tax compliance services
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Proposed Revision to Other Considerations in Int. 101-1 and Proposed Conceptual Framework - September 15, 2005
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Documents obtained by The Associated Press on Friday show ex-officer Christopher Dorner unsuccessfully requested a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Williams, in 2006 after he claimed she posted his badge number on a website called Dontdatehimgirl.com and harassed him.
The posting is signed "anonymous" and calls Dorner "twisted" and "super paranoid."
Dorner is suspected of killing a former LAPD captain's daughter, her fiance and a Riverside police officer. He's also suspected of wounding two other officers.
Dorner posted a manifesto online vowing revenge for his 2008 LAPD dismissal.
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- Major GOP Donor Passes AwayApril 15, 2013 3:37 PM
Republican megadonor Bob Perry died in his sleep over the weekend. We remember his campaign finance record.
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When deciding where to invest, spreading your money around increases the chance you'll pick a winner, and limits your losses if you pick a loser. In the same way, the wealthiest Americans often diversify their investments in the presidential candidates to increase the chances they'll be a part of to the winning candidate's victory.
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HARD KNOCK LIFE: Former Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) is headed to the slammer. A Texas court has ruled that DeLay -- nicknamed "The Hammer" during the peak of his power -- abused campaign finance rules.
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- Candidates' Ties to Lobbyists Pose Obstacles in 2010 CampaignsOctober 4, 2010 5:26 PM
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- GOP Aims to Thwart Democrats in Races to Fill Open Senate Seats Controlled by RepublicansSeptember 30, 2010 6:25 PM
The GOP needs to net 10 Senate seats this fall to regain majority status, and Democrats are defending seven open seats and are facing an uphill battle in their efforts to poach an open seat away from Republican control.
- Beyond Tom DeLay: J.D. Hayworth, Roy Blunt, Others Reaped Financial Rewards From Disgraced Lobbyist Jack AbramoffAugust 17, 2010 1:45 PM
J.D. Hayworth and Roy Blunt are not the only active politicians to have accepted donations from tainted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. In all, 37 current congressional candidates and sitting members of Congress received money from Abramoff and his wife.
- Pizza With Jack Abramoff, Election Results From Carolinas, Utah and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 23June 23, 2010 11:00 AM
SLICES WITH JACK: Jack Abramoff, the super-lobbyist who in 2006 pled guilty to multiple felony charges related to a corruption scandal and defrauding his clients, was transferred from federal prison to a halfway house in Maryland earlier this month. Now, it seems, his calling is taking him to a pizza parlor.
- Jack Abramoff's Money Still Casts Shadows as Fallen Lobbyist Is Transferred from Federal Prison to Halfway HouseJune 9, 2010 5:01 PM
Disgraced former lobbyist Jack Abramoff is out of the slammer, CNN has reported. Four years ago, Abramoff pled guilty to several charges related to defrauding millions from Indian tribes he represented as a lobbyist and corrupting public officials.
- Company Behind Exploded Gas Pipeline Stepping Up K Street Presence This Year, Owner a Major GOP DonorJune 8, 2010 3:20 PM
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- Obama, Ney and DeLay Also Among Stanford's InvestmentsFebruary 18, 2009 7:03 PM
As the story behind the embattled investment company Stanford Financial Group develops, we thought we'd take an even closer look at the seeds the company may have tried to plant in Washington via campaign contributions. When looking at ALL lawmakers to collect money from the company's PAC and employees (not just members of the current Congress), some additional, important names appear at the top of the recipient list.
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Eagles Defense by the Numbers Through Four Games
Oct 5, 2012, 12:38 PM EDT
Lately we've been running Filmroom Friday around this time, but you may have noticed my plate has been a little full this week, so I didn't have a chance to really dig into the coaches' film. I expect my schedule to remain hectic next week as well, so if you've been enjoying those posts, we'll try to get back at it over the bye.
But now that some folks are finally starting to come around on Juan Castillo — very slowly, I will add — we thought it would be helpful to look at some of the numbers that explain why.
Truthfully, I don't think Castillo has been given quite enough credit for the Eagles' defensive turnaround yet. Sure, it's only been four games (although really eight dating back to last season), so it's understandable some are still skeptical. Then again, four games into 2011 people were already calling for the man's job, if they ever gave the hire a chance in the first place.
Another dynamic at work here is the Eagles haven't exactly seen many top offenses yet. Cleveland and Arizona have two of the least efficient attacks, and the Giants were banged up. The Steelers, Lions, Falcons, and Saints are the next four opponents, and each figures to test what this unit is made of.
Regardless of competition, nobody can say Castillo's crew hasn't their job though. Here's a rundown on some of the numbers:
Philadelphia is in a three-way tie for 10th as opponents are scoring 20.8 points per game — but hold the phone. Two touchdowns against the Eagles this season were opposing defenses taking Michael Vick turnovers to the house. Even if you want insist the point after counts anyway, the Birds' D is actually allowing 17.8 points per game, which would be tied for sixth.
That number is even better going back to 2011. Per Reuben Frank, the Eagles have been the second-stingiest defense in the NFL over the last eight games, allowing 13.8 PPG. Coincidentally, only the Steelers have been better.
By the NFL's standard, Philadelphia has the sixth-ranked defense in the NFL — allowing 298.2 yards per game — and they're getting it done by being solid all around. They are 12th against the run (91.5), 11th in yards per carry (3.8), and are even more impressively seventh against the pass (206.8), tied for third in yards per attempt (6.2).
Of course, the passing numbers are probably aided by the fact that Brandon Weeden and Kevin Kolb are among the four quarterbacks they've faced, but still solid nonetheless.
A big difference for the Eagles this year has been their ability to get off the field on third down, especially in a long distance situations. Opponents have converted just 14-of-52 tries on third down, a rate of 27% — third best in the NFL. They've held strong when the offense goes for it as well, allowing the sticks to move one time in four tries on fourth down.
Teams were successful at protecting the football against the Birds last season, but at least quarterbacks are turning the ball over at a higher rate. Philly is tied for fourth with four other teams at six interceptions a piece, with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie owning three of them alone — which also happens to be tied for the league lead.
Surprisingly the Eagles haven't had much luck with loose balls, recovering just one fumble so far, though they did have a second one called back due to a penalty.
The Eagles have been horrible in the red zone the past few years, historically bad even. That won't be the case in 2012. Philadelphia is tied for fourth in red zone scoring, allowing a touchdown only 33% of the time. That means two out of three trips will either result in three points, or none at all. Certainly that's made a huge difference in all those tight one- and two-point victories.
Curiously, while the defense has posted some tremendous numbers through four games the defensive line hasn't really gotten it going just yet. They've certainly made an impact pressuring quarterbacks and stuffing the run, but a season ago they finished with 50 sacks. So far in 2012, seven, ranked 21st in the NFL. They're on pace to finish with almost half of last year's total.
So while you might argue the level of competition has helped skew the numbers in the Eagles' favor to a degree, imagine how much better they could be if Trent Cole and Jason Babin start to get hot. My guess is once that happens, and after a few strong efforts against some of the top-flight competition coming up, soon everybody will be happy to admit the Castillo's defense is one of the toughest units in the league.
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Tammy Reynolds has been selected to lead the Minority Affairs Office at Tennessee Technological University.
Reynolds, of Cookeville, also serves as director of the Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center. As director, Reynolds tries to meet two primary goals: enriching students' sense of culture and enhancing their sense of academics and fellowship. She sees the latter as most important. "I'm encouraging both personal and educational growth," Reynolds said. "You have to have both. Students have to grow intellectually and personally. Both aspects are vital if our students are going to have a bright future." In an effort to see that students do have a bright future, Reynolds has worked toward upgrading the center's computers and has re-established the center's tutoring program, which stopped when the volunteer tutors graduated in the spring.
To help students develop an awareness of their culture, Reynolds has approached black faculty, staff and alumni to establish a better networking system for students and intends to expand the center's book and art collection related to African-American culture. Reynolds also assisted in the first Minority Student Weekend program. "We were fortunate to find a person of Ms. Reynolds' caliber," Marc Burnett, vice president for Student Affairs, said. "She embodies both the personality and professionalism needed for the position, and many of our students are already familiar with her, which allows for a smooth transition for everyone."
Reynolds' experience with the university has serving as chairperson of both the Staff Advisory Committee to the President and the Commission on the Status of Blacks. She was also a secretary in the Office of University Advancement and joined Student Affairs on Sept. 2. Reynolds has not only served as a full-time employee, but also as a student seeking a degree in business management.


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All apologies for my tardiness in posting – if anyone is even reading this.
All this writ-twit-pic-posting is more work than I thought. And quite honestly, sometimes I guy just wants to catch a band.
I've done a bit of that – though not as much as I'd like – so I can tell you what you missed. And if you think I missed something – if anyone is even reading his – let me know.
By far, Thursday's highlight was Wilco. I'm not a super fan like my friends from Bismarck, N.D. who travel three hours to see them, but I like them, even if the last two albums didn't really grab me.
But having seen two shows in the last 16 months it seems Wilco is settling in as one of the best live rock bands in America. I'd imagine most of the people there would agree. Thursday night's set was one of the top five concerts I've ever seen, right up there with one of last year's headliners, the Flaming Lips.
Singer/guitarist Jeff Tweedy seems relaxed and comfortable in the spotlight, even copping some mock rock star poses during the group's first song, "Wilco (The Song)" off the album "Wilco," released in June.
From there Tweedy and co. cruised through "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" and "Shot in the Arm" before easing into "At Least That's What You Said," the first song to really unleash the full range of the group's dynamics and showcase the explosive playing of guitarist Nels Cline.
Wilco may be Tweedy's band, but Cline was the guitar god on main stage Thursday night and when he let loose, all eyes were on the flailing, lanky axe man.
And when Cline teamed up with Tweedy and guitarist/keyboardist Pat Sansone on tracks like "Impossible Germany" and "Spiders (Kidsmoke)," the group delivered a mighty powerful prog rock wallup.
While Cline with his guitar (and a table of technology) Tweedy delivered his licks verbally.
"I swallowed a lot of bugs," he said early in the set. "That's OK, I had a light lunch. (pause) Thanks, I'll be here all week. (pause) Have you swallowed a lot of bugs? You should, they get you really high."
And with that, the group lit into (pun intended) "Handshake Drugs," though it's not like the crowd needed prompting.
Tweedy played with the fan's fire all night. After avoiding a few volleys of glow sticks he adopted a faux-paternal tone and demanded "you guys" to throw their glow sticks up on stage. His mistake as wave upon wave of hurled lights flew to the stage. After joking the crowd didn't know how to throw glow sticks, one hit Cline, seated to play slide guitar, in the head.
"Keep in mind it's only Thursday and you're going to need those glow sticks the rest of the weekend," Tweedy lectured. "In this economy you can't afford to throw glow sticks away."
He then offered back all the glow sticks "and a show, not mine," if the glow throws ceased, which worked.
The group ended with the playful "Hoodoo Guru," a fitting touch since Tweedy was in such a joyful mood. Sometimes listens to his albums don't reveal how much fun the man can have on stage, as he did Thursday night.
And he gave as good as got.
Still rocking the vote: From what he played during his Thursday main stage set, Mason Jennings' new disc, "Blood of Man," due out Sept. 15 on Jack Jonson's Brushfire label, will be pretty political - even if it's nearly a year after the '08 election.
Best blast from the past: The Honeydogs' "Rumor has it," still hits hard, especially with the new horn section. But what happened to singer/guitarist Adam Levy's drumming brother Noah?
Priceless?: Cost for average food entree: $6. Cost for cup of Summit beer in compostable cup: $6. Service charge for on-site ATM: $5.95
Disappointment of the night: While the lightning storm was the best light show of the evening, the weather limited Atmosphere and Junior Brown sets to an hour.


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In the past for the tabloids the scandal was a buisness. Now is a buisness for the songers who found new light. This is the case of Levine. Maria is ever maria. In the good and in the bad. You are my light maria and levine is also a frustrated man! tks for all. honey maria. Ap
All the supporters not must trust to levine but to maria
well, next !
[quote user="CaliforniaSpaniard"]Does anybody know if Maria responded to this rumor? I do hope its not true...say its not true maria[/quote]'
I am confused! What is the rumor?
I'm pretty much up on Maria, and I haven't heard anything about this stuff...???
sorry but I don't want anybody here to start about it again... if you really wanne know about it than please find it somewhere else on the web
good idea, thanks...
Maria can do better. by far.
the only thing I do not like about her is her taste of music.
Is she wants to date a rock star atleast date the best.
I saw him on some front cover of some mag
looks like some wimp, I know who would be wearing the pants
wont he be shorter as well.
it would be funny to see them walking toghther
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Tennessee Parent-to-Parent connects parents who are willing to share their personal experiences with other families.
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Artists from Painting with a Twist Knoxville stopped by Children's Hospital to help our patients create some colorful masterpieces.
Children's Hospital volunteers devote numerous hours of their free time to help the hospital run smoothly.
STEP is a federally funded program which provides information, training and support to parents of children with special needs.
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Raising awareness about autism, the fastest growing developmental disability in the country.
More than 10 Knoxville restaurants will be donating portions of their proceeds to Children's Hospital throughout the spring.
Ryan Redman, M.D., of Children's Hospital talks about common sports injuries and prevention in this video.
March 24, 2014 is Doctors' Day sponsored by the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance.
Money raised at Dancing with the Knoxville Stars 2014 will be used to fund Children's Hospital's Home Health Care program.
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You would go to the ends of the Earth for your child's health ... and so would we. Watch our latest commercial.
Physicians at East Tennessee Children's Hospital are among Cityview magazine's Top Docs in the area.
When Courtney Charland's parents learned she had scoliosis, they wanted the best treatment available. Lucky for them, it was right in their own backyard.
Watch this video to learn more about the signs and symptoms of pneumonia from a Children's Hospital specialist.
Rotavirus infection is the most common stomach virus for children under age five. Watch this video for vaccine info and prevention.
The United States Air Force Band of Mid America performed for patients, families and staff at Children's Hospital.
Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded Children's Hospital with a grant for $200,537 to expand the Early Childhood Nutrition and Fitness Education Program.
Watch this video of a recent visit to Children's Hospital by the University of Tennessee Vols football team.
Raelyn Haun may have cytomegalovirus (CMV), but she still has a smile that lights up a room and a hunger to get stronger. Read Raelyn's story in the latest issue of It's About Children, now available online.
Watch this video of Children's Hospital Cardiologist Dr. Jeff Jennings discussing the signs and symptoms of heart disease.
Children's Hospital launches additional quality effort to improve safety and outcomes of patients.
You can nominate a parent, grandparent or guardian you think would be a good fit for our Family Advisory Council.
Watch this video of Children's Hospital Child Psychologist Dr. Jan Neece discussing the signs, symptoms and causes of depression.
The Kids Can Bike! Program and the Obesity Coalition are recognized by the White House staff in the national Let's Move! blog.
Read the 2012-2013 annual report for Children's Hospital to find out how we are serving the kids of Knoxville and the greater East Tennessee area.
Sledding accidents can be serious and result in a trip to the hospital. Dr. Ryan Redman explains how to stay safe in the snow.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital will unveil plans for a $75 million expansion project on Feb. 18, 2014, at the corner of White Avenue and 21st Street.
Star 102.1's Dancing with the Knoxville Stars is March 22 with proceeds benefiting East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
UT Vols Basketball Coach Cuonzo Martin "volunteered" his time for patients at Children's Hospital.
Our patients enjoyed visiting with WWE wrestling superstar Kane. He may be tough but he's a nice guy with a big heart for kids.
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Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child's permanent tooth.
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Serves 6 to 8
Serve this aromatic Malaysian specialty with jasmine or basmati rice. You can also enjoy it with bread, using it as a filling for pita, naan, tortillas, or any other flatbread. Rendang is typically very thick, but if you prefer a saucier dish, you can add a little water after adding the toasted coconut at the end.
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to learn more about the ingredients that make this rendang incredibly aromatic.
Serve this aromatic Malaysian specialty with jasmine or basmati rice. You can also enjoy it with bread, using it as a filling for pita, naan, tortillas, or any other flatbread. Rendang is typically very thick, but if you prefer a saucier dish, you can add a little water after adding the toasted coconut at the end.
View a slideshow
to learn more about the ingredients that make this rendang incredibly aromatic.
If using dried chiles, steep them in hot water until pliable, 5 to 8 minutes; then slit and seed them (use gloves). Put the chiles, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal (if using), and 1/4 cup water in a food processor and process to a coarse purée, about 3 minutes (if using whole dried chiles, you'll still see little pieces of the skins).
In a small bowl, combine the cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and cinnamon pieces. In a second small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, fennel, turmeric, and pepper.
Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-low heat until shimmering hot. Add the whole spice blend and cook, stirring constantly, until the cinnamon sticks unfold (the cardamom may also crack open), 1 to 2 minutes; don't let the spices burn. Add another 2 Tbs. of the oil and the ground spice blend and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture sizzles and becomes fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds more (if the spices stick to the pan, add a little more oil to prevent burning).
Add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and the flavor base and cook, stirring, until the purée is an intense reddish-brown, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium, add the beef and cook, stirring, to coat it with the spices, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk, tamarind concentrate, lime leaves, and lemongrass and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, add the sugar and salt, and simmer, stirring occasionally for the first hour and then more frequently as the stew thickens, until the liquid is very thick and oil appears on its surface, about 1-3/4 hours. The meat will not be fork-tender at this point.
Meanwhile, squeeze any excess liquid from the coconut with your hands. In a 10-inch skillet, toast the coconut over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
Stir the toasted coconut into the stew and then continue stirring until it's incorporated and much of the liquid is gone, about 15 minutes. Add 1 cup water if you prefer a saucy consistency. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes more (the oil will start frothing after 15 to 20 minutes).
Remove the lemongrass, cinnamon pieces, star anise, and as many cardamom pods and cloves as you can find. Transfer the meat to a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro and lime wedges (if using).
Beef rendang will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, but expect it to become drier and more intense as it sits.
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by Saretta,
2/1/2014Done beef rendang before, but this is so much better.. even a bit more complex.
Had a bit problem of finding this frozen coconut, so had to compose a bit as well as with the dark sugar that turned out to be a bit sweeter than palm sugar..
Good recipe, yet, need to put extra effort on finding correct ingredients, like lime leaves as well...
by DrewfromMI,
1/20/2014Fabulous!! Five. Stars for the flavor'! So deep and complex. Though my butcher looked at me like I was speaking Chinese when I asked for the cut of beef. He substituted hanger steak, which had great flavor but did not hold up to the cooking time at all. Has anyone had success with other cuts? Thanks!
by Bquart,
7/31/2012Flavor-wise this is amazing. I even ate it cold the next day, it was so good! (As in went to take one bite, couldn't stop).
Only note- for me it took close to three hours cooking time, so with prep it took more than the three hours listed.
It's worth it though. Extremely delicious. Don't expect to have a lot of left overs because it will get eaten quickly!
by gensleuth,
6/2/2012Wonderful flavors! This recipe was more complex than the one in my Malaysian cookbook, but worth the extra effort. My husband's family is Malaysian, and this is one of my favorite dishes to order when visiting. I'm sorry that out of ignorance *Indofoodie* gave you one star and without even trying this recipe!
by prulleke,
4/7/2012A friend of mine loves Beef Rendang. When I saw the recipe for it in your Fine Cooking Magazine, I decided to fix it for my friend! It was a HUGE success. This dish is absolutely fabulous. I am planning on making it again and again. Thank you. I love your magazine. Everything I have made out of it has been delicious.
by akgary,
4/3/2012Really excellent. I made the base - then separated half of it and made it with Chx for my non-beef eating friend. Both were excellent.Only thing I did: I easily took out almost 1/2 C of oil near the end - so next time i am going to try to make with less.
by Bigdaddy316,
3/25/2012I'd give this three thumbs up if it were anatomically possible. I really liked the flavor combinations which come together very well for the final product. I used 4 cayenne in place of jalapeño as that is what I had on hand, probably a bit more heat in mine but I'm going to try this again soon with the recommended peppers. I served this with a coconut water, rum and lime drink which compliments it well. Very easy preparation too with the purée in the food processor.
by worldfoodfan,
3/23/2012As an American who has lived in Malaysia and traveled throughout Southeast Asia, I can say this is a truly fabulous recipe that is authentic Malaysian but will also appeal to anyone who likes flavorful food. Indofoodie - I suggest you do a little reading before you write. Check out the excellent cultural history in the intro to Susheela's "Flavors of Malaysia" cookbook. Malaysia and Indonesia are seperate countries today only because of colonial decision making over the last few centuries. For 10s of thousands of years "Malay" peoples from somewhat different tribes and groups migrated throughout the "Malay Archipeligo." So you find Bugis, Minangkabau and other "Malay" groups in both present day Malaysia and Indonesia. Indeed, large parts of present day Thailand and Indonesia were Malay Sultanates for centuries before the west "discovered" and created these seperate countries. Also consider that while there are numerous languages spoken throughout the region, the official languages of both countries - Bahasa Malayu and Bahasa Indonesia - are so close that if you speak one you will easily communicate in the other. What you do find with a recipe, such as beef rendang, is that it can be found in present day Malaysia and Indonesia with regional variations. And there are several million Malaysians who will agree that Susheela's recipe is authetic Malaysian! Moreover, you will find that the recipes for rendang in Padang Sumatra, Java and Bali (all present day Indonesia) are different from each other. And you will NOT find today a recipe for rendang among the indigeous peoples of Kalimantan or Irian Jaya (also present day Indonesia)! So Indofoodie, I suggest that instead of getting heated up about a name, heat up this recipe, taste and smile!
by Vavalee,
3/16/2012I sent away for the special ingredients needed for this dish as soon as I saw the recipe. Within a week, I made the dish. It was amazing. So many different flavors intermingling, and exotic spices and other ingredients I don't often (or ever) use. I highly recommend this recipe. I did add the extra water near the end, to make more sauce. This was yummy over jasmine rice.
by kzatrini,
3/5/2012This recipe is excellent. I made it the day after I got the issue in the mail and everyone loved it - even those who don't like spice. The only ingredient I couldn't locate was the lime leaves, and it was delicious without them. This is definitely worth trying.
by Indofoodie,
3/5/2012I haven't tried the recipe, but I feel that I must object on principle that it is not a Malaysian specialty. The dish is Indonesian. Just because you have a version of it you cannot claim it to be yours. It would be like if one day boeuf bourguignon were to become commonly prepared in Indonesia I would claim it to be an Indonesian specialty. I would imagine Burgundians would object. Thank you.
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Adapted from "Home-Made Cookie [sic]," by Zhaoqing Meng 改自《孟老師的100道手工餅乾》。孟兆慶 著
Makes about 17 cookies 弄約17塊
- Whisk (A) together thoroughly, then set aside for use later.
- Place (B) into a medium-sized mixing bowl, then blend the ingredients together slightly with help from a rubber spatula. Now, with an electric hand mixer, cream them up on high speed till pale and fluffy (i.e. buttercream-like consistency).
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- Wrap the dough up in plastic film, then let it chill and rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
* I just left the dough in the mixing bowl and place a sheet of plastic film over the bowl. *
* Halfway through making the cookies, I went out for grocery shopping. So, I left the dough in the fridge for about 2 hours, which made the dough far easier to handle later on. *
- Remove the dough from the fridge. Then, scoop out 15 grams of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. Place the shaped cookie dough on parchment-lined baking sheet(s), leaving about 4 centimeters apart in between the cookies. The dough will spread during baking. Repeat till the dough is used up.
- First, bake at 160°C for about 25 minutes. After that, turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside, with the oven door shut, for about 10 minutes.
* Since I tripled the recipe, I got more cookies. For my subsequent batches (after the first round of baking), they required less time to bake as the cookies seemed to brown faster in the seemingly hotter oven. Well, just monitor the oven closely while the cookies bake. *
- Remove the cookies from the oven, and transfer them to cooling rack(s) to let cool completely before serving and/or storing in airtight container(s).


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