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Pretty Tony Came Up with Freestyle Music
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Most internationally respected DJs are known for spinning only one genre of dance music. Not so with San Francisco's Mark Farina, who is comfortable plying nightclubs with jackin' grooves one night and down-tempo, instrumental hip-hop flavored "Mushroom Jazz" the next. In the late Eighties the Chicago native participated in the early house scene, then jumped to the Bay Area in the early Nineties to help push the nascent "acid jazz" scene towards global awareness. WMC partiers will be able to get down with both sides of this Janus-like figure -- house tracks at Mansion and "Mushroom Jazz" at Opium Garden.
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Chuckwagon Shows & Dinner
Take in a show and supper and any one of the many Chuckwagon Supper and Dinner Shows. Enjoy a sample of old west cusine with healthy portions of beef, beans and more all while taking in a unique show.
Circle B Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Music Show
12138 Ray Smith Drive
Hill City, South Dakota 57745
Western family experience with chuckwagon supper, gun shootouts, cowboy music and more! Servin up beef brisket, roast buffalo, and BBQ chicken. Open for a cowboy lunch menu at 11 a.m. Reservations requested.
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Palmer Gulch Chuckwagon Supper
12620 Hwy 244 At Palmer Gulch Lodge
Hill City, South Dakota 57745
This open-air show takes you in a horse drawn covered wagon to a remote mountain meadow. You'll enjoy a Real Cowboy music show performed by local waddies & ranchers! Dakota grown beef steaks over an aspen-wood campfire!
Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
2255 Fort Hays Drive
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
See the "Dances With Wolves" film set. Browse through the cavalry headquarters, supply house, blacksmith shop, SD Film Muswum & boardwalk workshop! Mt. Rushmore packages available. Supper & Cowboy Music show nightly at 7:30.
Blue Bell Chuckwagon Cookout
25453 US Hwy 87 at Blue Bell Lodge In Custer State Park
Custer State Park, South Dakota 57730
Custer State Park, South Dakota 57730
Fun for all ages! Start w/a hayride along peaceful roads thu the Park. Hearty chuck-wagon dinner in a secluded canyon w/live band. Audience interaction! Daily, late-afternoon. Times vary by month.

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Top iPhone, iPad apps for teachers
Summary: What apps can make your life as a teacher a little easier?
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Sand Timer
Name: Sand Timer
Developer: Smartphonewar
Price: Free
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
When you're maintaining a balance between teacher talking time and student activities, and have a number of tasks to plough through in an hour, sometimes lessons threaten to overrun or you may need to think on your feet to spend extra -- or less -- time explaining subjects.
Lessons are rarely completed to the exact times noted down in your plan, so why not use a free timer to try and keep things on track?
Via: Apple App Store
Print Magic
Name: Print Magic
Developer: Wellala
Price: $1.99
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
Lesson plans and print off exercise sheets are part-and-parcel of being a teacher -- but sometimes, there is a queue for the staff room's PC, or you run out of time.
If you have an app like Print Magic, then you can connect to Wi-Fi and wired printers in order to wirelessly print off what you need. You can print text, images, .pdf files (with an in-app purchase) and emails.
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Name: Groovy Grader
Developer: Dryrain Technologies
Price: Free
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Groovy Grader is an app designed to replace your "old school" paper grading calculator. Teachers can input student answers on up to 300 questions in order to quickly establish student grades in one sitting.
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Eros International Media Limited (Eros International), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry, today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended Sep 30, 2012 (Q2 FY2013).
Financial Highlights:
Total Income increased by 32% to Rs. 2,310.5 mn (Rs. 1,755.3 million in Q2 FY2012)
EBIT increased by 4% to Rs. 423.5 mn (Rs. 407.4 million in Q2 FY2012)
Profit after tax (after minority) decreased by 5% to Rs. 260.8 million (Rs. 273.5 million in Q2 FY2012)
Diluted EPS at Rs. 2.81 (Rs. 2.98 in Q2 FY2012)
Operational Highlights:
Eros International released 42 films during H1 FY2013 in different languages which included 8 Hindi, 34 Tamil and other regional languages (42 films in H1 FY2012). In Q2FY2013, Eros released 19 films. 3 Hindi, 16 Tamil and other regional language films (23 films in Q2FY2012)
Theatrical revenues during H1 FY2013 have showcased the success of global releases namely Housefull 2, Vicky Donor, and Cocktail
Housefull 2, a sequel to the 2010 hit Housefull, reported a net box office collection of Rs. 149 crore worldwide
Vicky Donor, a high concept modestly budgeted new star cast film, reported a commendable net box office collection of Rs. 45 crore worldwide
Cocktail, a youth centric film, was well received by the audiences and reported a net box office collection of Rs. 102 crore worldwide
Other releases like Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Teri Meri Kahani and Shirin Farhad Ki NIkal Padi also contributed to the overall revenue during the period
Performance was also driven by satellite syndication deals for releases including Housefull2, Cocktail, Ferrari Ki Sawaari ,Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padi and Vicky Donor and a host of catalogue films
Music syndication deals and self exploitation of music titles for films like Cocktail, Teri Meri Kahaani, Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padai, English Vinglish and Vicky Donor contributed to the overall performance
Eros Now, a dedicated on-demand entertainment portal accessible via internet-enabled devices, has gone commercially live on a global scale. The platform is currently available on I-Pads globally and will be optimised further for Android and other devices. The services carries several hundred full length films, thousands of music videos and music tracks and the Company will shortly be extending the offering with Tamil movies.
Views of our content on Youtube, including the the Eros Now channel passed two billion in July 2012 and were over 500 million in H1 FY2013
Executive Comment:
Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd. said, The first half of the fiscal has been encouraging and although Q2 did not have any major releases, we are pleased to have delivered strong results. We are delighted with the performance of not only the high profile films such as 'Housefull 2 and Cocktail', but also small budget films such as 'Vicky Donor'. It is encouraging to see the audience response to high quality content whether it is an established star cast or new talent. Combining high concept content with strong marketing and a well-devised distribution plan is a key strategy for us.
H2 FY2013 has begun on a very exciting note with overwhelming success of the highly rated wholesome family entertainer 'English Vinglish' and Maatran (Tamil). The line-up for the rest of the fiscal 2013 is also very promising with high profile films such as Son of Sardar, Khiladi 786 and Kochadaiyaan.
We continue to monetize our new and existing content over a host of platforms and constantly focus at leveraging new and emerging opportunities. Our robust business model combined with a de-risking strategy and large catalogue facilitates consistent growth and enables us to maintain our leadership position in the sector.
When It's About Money: Don't just save for your child's education
India Infoline News Service / 08:59, Sep 15, 2014
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The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
From Library Staff
The hilarious and irreverent Moore takes on the life of Jesus from his friend Biff's perspective.
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years-except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story.
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years-except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the d... Read More »
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This satirical novel is entertaining, irreverent, and intellectually stimulating. The text offers the reader both an element of escapism and a commentary on Christianity. With language and situations ranging from humorous to slightly offensive, Christopher Moore provides a diverse and engaging backdrop for his novel. A delightful read that allows the reader to interact with the characters and what they represent on numerous levels.
Funny and hilarious. A great historical fiction for someone who doesn't know Christianity too well. I think he did do his research and this makes the content more meaty. Something I won't introduce to a Christian like my mom, though. lol
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's also the only book I own in three different formats. Moore is sarcastic and hilariously funny. Biff's character is a masterpiece. My first and eternally favorite Moore book.
Possibly the funniest, irreverent book I've ever read!
Humorous yet thoughtful. I was surprised by how much I liked this book.
It appears that Moore is one of those "hit or miss" authors for me. I was less than thrilled with Practical Demon Keeping and Blood Sucking Fiends, yet I loved this book. Biff's snark factor really tied it all together for me.
With creativity and humour, Moore fills in the blanks of Jesus' first thirty years from the perspective of Biff, Jesus' best buddy. Style is "Monty Python-esque". Some may consider the tale irreverent.
As always, Moore "retells" a story with great humor and a clever flip on perspective. I really liked Levi, the one who is called Biff - he is definitely the yang to Joshua's yin - and the friendship between the characters feels genuine. And Maggie (aka Mary Magdalene) is treated with respect and is recognized for what she was - an intellectual, an equal to the apostles, and one of Josh's most trusted advisers. The Afterword is worth a read.
I loved this book! I laughed often and even teared up a time or two. The writing is crisp and clean. The story takes unexpected twists. A great read!
I'm surprised that so many of my friends liked this book so well, while I really didn't like it at all. The premise of the book was interesting, there were plenty of clever bits, and if nothing else, I actually feel like I understand more about the Christian Christ story (despite this being a primarily fictional account), but, man, the book was so boring! I kept waiting for something interesting to happen and nothing ever did. The plot was so uneven, important events were completely glossed over (really, you just walk up to some complete stranger and suddenly he becomes a disciple? Over and over again??), and what was up with that completely gratuitous happily ever after ending? Plus, the fact that every woman in the book existing solely to have sex with Biff got really old, really fast. I guess Biff was supposed to be a shallow asshole, and so maybe this was supposed to be funny? I don't know, I just found it to be boring and completely uninspired.
I never would have finished this book if it hadn't been a gift from a friend. At least now I know that I'm not particularly interested in reading anything more by Christopher Moore.
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Nineteen New Retailers Opened on Madison Avenue Second Half of 2012
The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) today released its Second Half report for new store openings on Madison Avenue between East 57th and East 86th Streets.
Between July 1 and December 31, 2012, the following stores, galleries and restaurants have opened on Madison Avenue:
25 Park (fashion & accessories), 998 Madison Avenue (77-78)
Aesop (skincare products), 1070 Madison Avenue (80-81)
Belstaff (fashion & accessories), 814 Madison Avenue (68-69)
Brian Atwood (shoes), 655 Madison Avenue (60-61)
Il Mulino (restaurant), 37 East 60 Street (at Madison Avenue)
Ippolita (jewelry), 796 Madison Avenue (67-68)
Lois Wagner Fine Arts (gallery), 15 East 71 Street (at Madison Avenue)
Lumas (gallery), 1100 Madison Avenue (82-83)
Moeller Fine Art (gallery), 35 East 64th Street (at Madison Avenue)
Monique Lhullier (fashion & accessories), 19 East 71 Street (at Madison Avenue)
Proenza Schouler (fashion & accessories), 822 Madison Avenue (68-69)
Rebecca Taylor (fashion & accessories) 980 Madison Avenue (76-77)
Salumeria Rossi (restaurant & gourmet foods), 903 Madison Avenue (72-73)
Sandro (fashion & accessories), 986 Madison Avenue (76-77)
Schutz (shoes), 655 Madison Avenue (60-61)
Trinity House (gallery), 24 East 64 Street (at Madison Avenue)
Vince (fashion & accessories), 980 Madison Avenue (76-77)
Waterhouse & Dodd (gallery), 958 Madison Avenue (75-76)
Yigal Azrouel (fashion & accessories), 1011 Madison Avenue (78-79)
"Madison Avenue hosts the largest luxury retail corridor in North America, extending a mile and a half from East 57 to East 86 Street," said Matthew Bauer, President of the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID). "Our newest brands are distributed throughout the corridor, creating a luxury shopping experience unparalleled in its breadth and depth. We are also pleased that Chanel, Emilio Pucci and Ilias Lalaounis, which have long maintained an address within the district, expanded their presence here during the second half of 2012, demonstrating the proven strength of Madison Avenue in reaching luxury clients."
Madison Avenue, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is North America's premier luxury district. Featuring some of the most sought-after real estate in the world, Madison Avenue features the flagship boutiques of the finest European and American designers, world class art galleries, exquisite restaurants, spas and salons for exclusive pampering, internationally renowned hotels, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Madison Avenue exhibits timeless elegance with a contemporary flavor that is distinctively New York.
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CIE Rap 2014
October 31st, 2014
Watch Sophie's pre-intermediate class rap about their experiences learning English at CIE Oxford!
October 31st, 2014
Watch Sophie's pre-intermediate class rap about their experiences learning English at CIE Oxford!
October 31st, 2014
Our lovely students Turki, Naif and Ibrahim leave us after studying at CIE for 8 months. Watch their last day speeches here: Turki Naif Ibrahim
September 29th, 2014
The students at CIE came together to celebrate European Day of Languages, and they wish all of you an enjoyable day!
September 16th, 2014
The students share their feelings about their time at CIE and we can see that there is a lot more to our school than learning English! Get a sense of the excitement students experience every day! THE BLOOPER REEL! The slip-ups which we caught on camera and decided to share! Enjoy
August 28th, 2014
Take a look at some of the summer afternoon lessons at CIE … Edited by Joanna Jakubik Music from: http://www.karaoke-version.com/mp3-backingtrack/pharrell-williams/happy.html
August 19th, 2014
Students make a video about typical superstitions in the UK! Have a watch below and see how many superstitions you can spot:
August 10th, 2014
Students in our proficiency class wrote the secret stories from the viewpoint of the lift! Read on to reveal what really goes on behind closed doors!: The lift Introduction: Oh well, another day is starting so I'd better test my cables – don't want the same thing happening as happened yesterday, do we? What a carry on that was. I was half full with people and all of sudden between floors, one of my cables broke. Of course I knew there was nothing to worry about, didn't I? Us new lifts have a reserve cable, so you know like … Continued
June 23rd, 2014
Before I went to Oxford many people told me that I would be impressed by the elegant architecture and the peculiar spirit of the city. Indeed, I found myself fascinated by the enchanted towers, by students on bicycles and by the sincere friendliness of the people. But the thing that impressed me the most here was music. I've been studying music for almost 12 years now, and I immediately fell in love with the city that had such a great number of street musicians, or buskers. All of them perform so skillfully that I couldn't help making some videos of them. … Continued
June 19th, 2014
Students from the pre-intermediate class made a rap to celebrate CIE's 40th birthday! (Sorry for the shaky filming – Marlies was dancing along!!) Here are the lyrics so you can sing along! Happy Birthday CIE, Let's have a big party, Let's celebrate 40 years, And sing so loud it hurts our ears. The teachers are a bit crazy, The students sometimes lazy, School is so exiting, We LOVE doing writing. Happy Birthday CIE, Let's have a big party, Let's celebrate 40 years, And sing so loud it hurts our ears. Every Friday we have a … Continued
May 28th, 2014
Students write about how their lives have changed since being in the UK … "Before I came to the UK I used to get up earlier, at 6 a.m. Now I'm getting used to waking up later and having breakfast. In Spain I used to eat lunch at 3 p.m. It's very difficult to get used to having meals at different times of day. I have to get used to left side traffic. I'm still getting used to speaking English every day. I used to speak Polish or Spanish. I can't get used to English bad weather. I'm getting … Continued


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Pengegon fire crew hampered by hoarder's stash
Attempts to tackle a blaze at a house in Cornwall were hampered by the "compulsive hoarding" by the occupier, firefighters have said.
More than 45 firefighters were needed to bring the blaze in Pengegon under control on Thursday night.
No-one was hurt in the fire, which was attended by crews from Camborne, Penzance, Helston, and St Just.
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The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers ran into one of the state's hottest teams in the opening round of the MACJC playoffs.
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'Immortal cancer' found in Australia
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Besides, if you've seen a piccie of a Devil without a tumour on it's face, that's pretty much "d'awwww" as well. With sharp bitey teeth.
Global strategic maple syrup reserves hit in Canadian mega-heist
Re: You what?
How the fuck do you steal *five thousand tons* of maple syrup? You'd think someone would notice the fleet of tankers being driven by guys in balaclavas? Actually scratch that, how the fuck do you *fence* [five thousand tons of maple syrup without anyone being any the wiser?
Reality is really bad for my brain at times. X_x
Cambridge Uni publishes free Pi-OS baking course
Very tempting
I've used computers for years but I understand very little about how they actually *work*. Wouldn't mind having a look at this.
So, just what is the ultimate bacon sarnie?
I disagree
True believers have been granted the vision and skills to make the perfect bacon sandwich. Heretics that use things like tomato ketchup or cheap and crappy white bread shall fry in the Devil's pan for all eternity. And they won't even get any brown sauce.
Apple and Google in talks to end patent war?
"... the time has come to bury the hatchet."
In the words of a certain BOFH - "In whose spinal column?"
Samsung to offer Apple Dock style Start Button in Windows? Really?
Re: New name for Metro
The problem with the name Notro is that I immediately think of "Nostromo" and people running in terror as a terrifying and unknown thing threatens to consume them without mercy.
Yeah, Notro works for Win 8.
Mars rover harangues empty landscape with loudhailer
Re: Just a question
If I had to hazard a guess, it's to do with projecting sounds and then recording the echos back from the surrounding terrain. Possibly an exercise in measuring sound propogation in a different atmosphere and environment.
Neil Armstrong dies aged 82
Re: He would
It says a lot that even in his later years, he was still trying to shake Congress out of its apathy towards space exploration.
Nokia's WinPho 8 double date announced
Because he will have been proven to be RIGHT. On the INTERNET, no less!
I won't deny there's a certain amusement in watching Elop suffer for canning Symbian and Meego but Nokia were a really cool phone maker once upon a time and I do have fond memories of using my 9300, N95 and other exotic and inspired phone ideas. Black slabs will not save Nokia but they might make a rather stylish tombstone. =/
Shove off Prince Harry, now Norway's teen royal in fresh photo uproar
I do love the newspapers in the UK
"We have a right, nay, an obligation, under the freedom of the press to show everyone pictures of Prince Harry cupping his droit de seignuer. This is isn't seediness damn it, this is a MORAL IMPERATIVE for us!"
Ubisoft: 'Vast majority of PC gamers are PIRATES'
You say you're an honest PC gamer but isn't that a contradiction in terms?
Someone had better tell Gabe that Steam is doomed to failure because all PC gamers are freeloading bastards.
REVEALED: Everything Everywhere new 4G logo ... a SNAIL?
I wondered what happened to the design team behind the truly inspirational "Lisa" Olympic Logo. Another masterstroke here guys!
Curiosity preps for first Martian road trip
Screw weather update apps on my phone. I want goddamn *MARTIAN* weather reports on phone!
Apple, Samsung brass hats' patent spat chitchat falls flat
Re: Idiots shooting themselves in the feet
I actually have a transcript from that meeting:
"Go f*** yourself."
"No, you go f*** yourself."
The meeting was then adjourned.
PayPal drops into McDonalds, begs meat-guzzlers to give it a bonk
I got a Blackberry 9360 on the weekend with NFC in it but not the foggiest idea how to set the bugger up.
'SEX and the FEMALE BRAIN are CONNECTED' - shock discovery
Re: Afterthought
And not one person as commented on the fact that this article is in a journal called P NAS?
Disney sitcom says open source is insecure
Re: Well
I would have gone with Disney's own software solutions but I found them a bit mickey mouse.
HP to take one more stab at consumer tablets
Holy shit
Just when I thought HP couldn't get any dumber.
So just to be clear, they scrapped plans for a MeeGo tablet, they shit canned a rather wonderful WebOS tablet and they're cranking out a Windows 8 tablet think *that* will be the winner?
Apple lawyer: 'I promise I am not smoking crack'
Re: Well, maybe he should...
Fear And Loathing In Silicon Valley?
Hunter Thompson, where are you when we need you? :
I strongly suspect
...she is now regretting her line of work.
US appeal dismissed in Dotcom case
This is turning into a remarkably entertaining day for legal vultures on El Reg, what with all the fun goings on at the Ecuadorian embassy as well.
It's a damn sight more entertaining than the Apple/Samsung crap that's been going on.
Boffins create 100,000 DPI image
Re: Honest question
Why not? It can be a growth industry, depending on the image.
Kidney-for-iPad fanboi sues after illness strikes
The thing is, I wouldn't necessarily class the guy as a moron - please let me finish
He was greedy, certainly. An iPad or iPhone is not essential to survival in the same way that an internal organ is but he wanted one badly enough to go through with it.
But the main thing was that he was astonishingly naive. He thought that the majority of the money, let's say 70% of it, would be going to him. This was his first assumption. He didn't think that organ traders are there to make a big profit - it's a risky business after all, as this adventure has shown. The trader in question is going to want more than a couple of grand if he's going to be risking serious jail time or even having a dead body on his hands.
Then our naive friend forgot about kickbacks - an operation, even an illegal one, isn't just carried out by one person. There are nurses, equipment costs, bribes to ensure that critical bits of paperwork get misfiled, storing and transporting the organ. Again, all of these carry risks and the people involved are going to want a share of the profits.
The final and possibily fatal assumption our friend made was relying on the internet for accurate medical info. Yes, it is possible to survive with one kidney but suddenly losing a major organ causes a massive system shock that *will* damage everything connected to it - including that sole kidney you plan to live another 50 years on, incident free.
He was naive and he was taken advantage of and I suspect that's a buyer's remorse that's going to haunt him long after his new toy has ceased to function. =/
Hello nasty, don't use my music: Deceased Beastie Boy to admen
Re: Anyone know
Taken from "Putting Shame in Your Game" - "I might sneak around, I might be a fad but I won't show myself on no TV ad."
Chinese man's six-ton balls save lives
Actually, this isn't quite as mad as it seems
If he can improve the design so that several spheres can interlock with each other, it'd be a good way to have underwater science labs.
Huawei Ascend P1 Android review
Re: Kind of looks a lot like
Same here, although for me it looks like the original Motorola Droid/Milestone I got except without the craptacular keyboard.
Also, definite bonus points for the lack of crapware.
Dragons' Den badboy's Expansys back in the black ... just
They're certainly one of the better gadget merchants I've bought from in the past. I would say though, that their "Estimated Shipping/Delivery" note for new products is in urgent need of being taken around the back of the shed, shot and then buried in quicklime.
Apple pounces on Samsung doc as proof of 'slavish copy' claims
Re: This is where it gets ridiculous...
There seems to be an error in the article:
"But Kare pointed to RIM's BlackBerry Torch as an example of a smartphone that had many of the features of an iPhone but which Apple doesn't see as infringing on its design."
...is missing the word "yet" at the end.
Devon NHS trust left data of 1,373 staff online for MONTHS
Oh for fuck's sake
Seriously people, would it actually physically kill to *READ* that document before you hit the big shiny "Upload to the world" button?! The button isn't going to magically vanish if you don't click it within ten seconds and it might save someone a hell of a lot of grief and harassment if you do.
Console content can cause crime, claims cop
Re: Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat....
You sound a bit angry mate. Been playing Kirby's Dreamland again?
Re: 'Twas ever thus
In fairness, they may have a point about tapestries - didn't someone manage get their eye jabbed out on one of those things?
Daily Mail group in screeching U-turn on parody tweet persecution
That would incorrectly imply that the Mail is capable of not looking stupid.
Ridable giant robo-bug creeps, crawls toward reality
Re: It needs two more legs and some big fangs
Well, if you wanted to go with a scorpion vibe, you could go with a couple of the "Jaws of Life" cutting tools fire services use. I'm open to suggestions on what to do with the tail, although part of me keeps saying "minigun" over and over for some reason.
Assuming this thing gets built
I'd *really* like to see Kickstarter try and take their 10% off these guys.
Apple demands Samsung flogged for 'unethical' court doc leak
Re: AS GREEDY AS APPLE
Gosh. Apple claiming something is unethical.
As for me, this trial has done more to perusade me that my next phone should be a Nokia more than any amount of Microsoft marketing.
Screw Apple and Samsung. I'm sick of this shit.
Qubits turn into time travellers
Huh, I never knew he had it in
I'm suprised he can stop hopping up and down colour changing cubes long enough to do something as complex as time travel.
Ever considered putting a rocket up someone's backside?
Re: State?
That's an awfully big arse.
Re: Tasteless Jokes
I found those jokes to be in poor form. I'm afraid they hit something of a bum note with me.
Boy cuffed after Twitter troll's drown threat to Olympic diver Tom Daley
Re: The Frankie Boyle angle
Fixing the problems of the world's socio-economic policies is not something easily achievable. Fixing a troll who clearly bit off more than he could chew is easily achievable.
We change the things we can.
Samsung lets slip info on WinPho 8 Odyssey
Re: Windows Phone.
The arm or the hacksaw?
Hidden Grand Canyon-sized ICE-HOLE hastens Antarctic melt
Please refrain from using radar in Antarctica
It annoys the shoggoths that live in the valley. =(
Win a monster laptop
Re: keeping my fingers crossed!
Here's hoping you don't shoot the lappy his way.
Amazon crimps free Kindle 3G surfing
I'm sorry sir
But you appear to be posting in the wrong comments section if you were looking for beneficial feedback.
Apple wins EU-wide Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 ban
...does anyone else have the urge to lock the respective heads of Apple and Samsung in some dark, forgotten dungeon somewhere and refuse to let them out until they stop behaving like spoilt children?
The heads needn't necessarily be still attached to the bodies.
Darth Vader is a pansy
Silly man
If your next computer is blood red, how do you expect it to remain undetected while conducting covert aerial bombing raids?
*My* computer on the other hand is a perfectly sensible black colour and is so stealthy I have trouble finding the bloody thing at times.
Gamer fails STAM roll, dies after 40-hour Diablo III stretch
Re: Cause of Death?
No...wouldn't work.
Gauntlet was fun.
Bloody kids
The youth of today have no understanding about how their bodies work.
It's a bloody Fortitude save, not a STAM roll. Jesus.
Humanity increasingly sitting on collective arse
Re: I'd post a comment...
I'd upvote this but........
Sony preps PS3 with old-school design
Old School
A Sony executive was quoted as saying "We're really going back to our old school roots with this new design. We're even restoring Other OS and PS2 backwards compatability," before collapsing on the floor in a heap of laughter.
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Corte Madera/Larkspur - is there much going on there Chow-wise?
- c oliver Oct 31, 2013 05:12 PM
Our daughter and family are in the process of moving from the city to Corte Madera. We're going down for a week or so to tear out their kitchen and whatever else they want done. I've done a good bit of searching and don't see a lot in the area. Am wondering if there's anything really Chow-worthy and moderately or even inexpensively priced in the Corte Madera/Larkspur area? We'll definitely be going into the city a time or two but it would be nice to not have to cross the bridge every day. TIA.
re: Robert Lauriston
All look quite good. Thanks.
re: wally
Is this MHBB?
Like that menu for lunch.
re: c oliver
Yes, sorry for the vague reference. The bread is very good. And I couldn't remember what town it's in.
re: c oliver
MHBB (in San Anselmo) is one of my favorite lunch places in Marin.
Farm House Local in downtown Larkspur (also new this year) is another favorite for breakfast and lunch.
re: Malcolm Ruthven
Farm House Local sounds and looks fantastic! Need to check it our for sure. Thanks.
re: wally
About M.H. Bread and Butter: I believe baker worked with Chad Robertson at Tartine and fine bread shows its lineage. Croissant and scones also fine. I have not tried lunches but Chowhounds have had good things to say. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903956
By the way, it is in San Anselmo not Corte Madera or Larkspur, or the Twin Cities as they are known (by some). Also in San Anselmo are Lincoln Park and Insalata's, both recommended. And regarding farmer's markets: also not in "Twin Cities" but very highly recommended are at Marin Civic Center in San Anselmo on Sunday and Thursday mornings. World class.
Table Cafe in Larkspur is great for lunch. Not just the dosas, but the fried oysters and the salads and soups.
re: c oliver
They'll adjust easier if they learn that their local area is all of central and southern Marin :-)
re: Malcolm Ruthven
Agreed! And that you go almost everywhere in your car :)
re: c oliver
Living in the Mission in the city = Walk. Living in Marin = Drive.
Here's a new Salvadoran place in San Rafael, the third place by the same family (others in San Pablo and Richmond), very good and very inexpensive.
Right in Corte Madera is new-last-year Cafe Verde. I've been a few times and found it good, and a place that locals seem to like to hang out. I find myself going other places instead, though. But check it out.
At the north end of Larkspur (near Kentfield) is Rustic Bakery. You need to check it out. Very good pastries, croissants as good as they get (maybe tied with MHBB).
re: gordon wing
I was at Donut Alley a couple mornings ago, first time in a long time, and found that the French Cruller and Old Fashioned weren't as good as I remembered. They were just average, nothing to bring me back again. Has anyone been there recently?
re: Malcolm Ruthven
have to admit that I haven't been there in ages ...... thanks for the update.
Forgot to mention Blue Barn in the Town Center shopping center in Corte Madera (two other locations in the city). I've found the food there quite good, with really good ingredients.
Because it's in walking distance of their house we went to Il Fornaio. I hadn't known that it was the first one; assumed the Levi's Plaza one was. Because we had a two y.o. in tow we went about 530 and they were already busy with lots of reservations also. But they seated us pretty darn quickly and already had the high chair set up for the kidlet.
Bob and I shared the Caesar salad, the fritto misto and the Sformatino di Riso which copied from their menu is: "Black rice cake with Gorgonzola and fontina cheese, served over vellutata sauce topped with crispy Grana Padano chips. It was fantastic and I was sorry I had to share.
Our SIL had the canneloni which again from the menu is "Cannelloni al Forno Large fresh pasta tubes filled with free-range rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, pecorino, smoked mozzarella and organic spinach; topped with béchamel, marinara and mushrooms.
Daughter and the rest of us shared a pizza, the Cristina, "Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms and wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil.
Although this is technically a chain I've never found fault with it and thought this dinner was terrific. I'm ready to go back for another of those 'rice cakes' and I'm not sharing :)


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Miami's DJ Khaled recently talked about his admiration for Grammy-winning rapper Eminem and revealed despite a widespread campaign dating back a few years, he has still not linked up with the Shady Records boss.
In Khaled's perspective, he wants to add one of his handcrafted anthems onto Em's extensive music track record.
"Tell Eminem I want to do a record with him, and I think the fans and the people, they wanna see that too," Khaled said Wednesday (March 13) on "RapFix Live." "I need help on that. Sway, can you talk to Em? … He's amazing. It's Eminem. But I feel like we need to do an anthem together, a record together. We need to get in the studio together, me and him just vibe out. I want to play him the beat, give him the energy, the inspiration. Then I want his engineer, not mine, his, and make him feel comfortable, turn the mic on and do what we do." (MTV)
Back in 2011, Khaled detailed his struggle in trying to land Em.
"I wanted Eminem," Khaled said in an interview this week. "I really want to make it happen, I think it's gonna happen…I never really sat down and talked to him — I'm a fan of him and I'm cool with him, but he doesn't know me like that. I really don't know what route to get him…I don't just ask people to get on records. I want people to want to want to do the records and know I'm gonna make a hit record 'cause that's what I do. I've worked with Jay-Z before, I've worked with Kanye [West] before, so I wanted to reach out to Eminem." (Hot 97)
Weeks prior, Khaled said he hoped to snag Nas and Em for his We The Best Forever compilation album.
"Me and Nas are still on the creative process. He was on my last two albums. We are talking to get a new song done. I think it's pretty close. The list of the artists on We The Best Forever is amazing, but the records are hits. The album will drop in July, and I'm still hunting down Eminem. It's the right time to ask for him. This is my fifth album, so I should be on his radar." (VIBE)
In 2010, the electric producer envisioned what recording alongside Slim Shady would embody.
"The collaboration I want to make happen and the people want to make happen is a DJ Khaled/Eminem collaboration," Khaled said in an interview. "I know if I get with Eminem and put him on one of my anthems … 'cause I make these anthems. I got something so special in my drive that for Eminem on there…We're doing it for hip-hop. We doing this for hip-hop. I'm a big fan of his. I don't have a way to contact him. I don't know how I can sit down and play him some music; whatever I gotta do. Eminem, I got love. I wanna make this crazy record with you. Let's make history. Let's rip the streets apart. I got the idea already [that] I wanna do with Slim Shady. I got the beat right now, so crazy, the concept. It's something the people are gonna love too. If I get Slim Shady on this joint, I'mma tear up the streets." (MTV)
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As alluded to in a previous column, Culver is headed full-bore into its "summer-ish" schedule, even if that time period really kicks off in late April, and that of course means warm weather. It goes without saying that Culver is a sort of outdoor paradise (or I hope it does), and while we could do a lot better about it, our family has always tried to take advantage of that — heck, it's a big part of why we choose to live here!
A year or so ago, a reader was discussing with me some of the things she does with her grandkids, and we began to chat about some "regular" activities with my own children, some of which she was unaware existed. She suggested I put together a little list, sometime, in the paper, which is something I've been meaning to do, but like so many things haven't gotten to. In her case, the discussion centered around easy "day trips" with younger children, though it only makes sense to start in Culver proper, for what I assume are obvious reasons.
I'd add that these are cheap or free things to do. Obviously you could instead grab a flight to Disneyworld, but not only do costs add up quickly, I'd like to suggest that most younger children are just as thrilled to hike in the woods as fly across the country. In other words, they haven't yet had their natural delight in the small, simpler joys of life bred out of them as many of us have, and haven't yet learned that they're supposed to be bored unless something is flashing at them, making lots of noise at them, or made of shiny plastic. They will soon learn this lesson, never fear. In the meantime, take advantage of the fact that turning over a log in the forest may be just as fascinating to them as what's on the Disney Channel. Maybe even more so.
Things to do with children around Culver — outdoor
Some of these are no-brainers, such as the town park and beach. We also spend a fair amount of time on the school playground (though not, of course, when school is in session).
We like to hike, so exploring the Indian trails, east of the town park proper, is always a hit. The more adventurous sort can attempt the "lower" trails along the lakeshore, which has always delighted our son and most other boys along for the ride. If you're hiking towards the trails, by the way, detour by the fire station and give the kids a "boost" to look in the windows and see the trucks (see — it's the little things!). If there's a fireman around and he has time, I bet anything he'd even open the door and let your kids sit in the front seat.
The Culver Academies campus is one of the great treasures of northern Indiana, if not the Midwest, and it always amazes me how many people have lived around here for years but not set foot. If you're polite and respect appropriate boundaries, the Academy welcomes people to walk along the lakeshore and even to check out some of the "public friendly" buildings. Your children need to do this! There are multiple opportunities for "fun" and also for some interesting learning about architecture, history, and other things.
If you haven't seen the lake from the huge windows of the second floor of the Huffington Library, you need to. If your child hasn't walked through the main floor of the Legion Memorial Building, which he or she will swear is a European castle (and it was modeled after one), they need to. The Memorial Chapel is another "must," and if you come on a summer Saturday afternoon, attend one of John Gouwens' carillon recitals and for Heaven's sake, take your kids up the winding, circular stairs to his tour of the bell tower.
Stop by the Riding Hall and pet a horse (again, politely), and let them run around the parade field a while (and when they occur, take them to parades there).
Again, if you're polite (and it's not hunting season), hike the Bird Sanctuary. If it's a summer Saturday evening, you must attend a Council Fire Indian dance there. Your children will love it.
I could ramble on about Culver outdoor sites longer, but moving on...
Things to do with children outside of Culver
I love my community, but when a free Saturday arises and we've saved our pennies enough weeks to buy a few gallons of gas (half-joking here), our family sometimes takes short "day" trips. I could write several columns on the subject in elaboration, but a quick tour of some...
Now, we've become connoisseurs of area playgrounds. Generally we're not going to drive 20-40 minutes just to take our kids to a playground, but if you're on the way anyway, some standouts include Rochester's community-built Manitou Mountain, which may be our kids' favorite in the area. Rochester also has a "rails-to-trails" bicycle trail which is excellent, and while in town, stop in at the public library there (my first public library job). You may even run into Culver's own Jon Gaskill, but even if you don't, it's a nice library for kids and you can borrow items with your Culver Public Library Evergreen card and return them in Culver, for free.
Plymouth's community-built playground at Centennial Park is also excellent, as is the entire park, including the nice walking paths down by the Yellow River, the sledding hill (which in warm weather is great for rolling down, no matter your age), and the older playground east of the main one. In more recent years, Plymouth's great Riverwalk Trail has been a fantastic addition, and we've enjoyed hiking it a great deal.
Have you been to Magnetic Park in Plymouth? It's a tiny, modest playground, but my kids were fascinated to learn a bit about the flowing well there, which has mineral elements such that people once drank the water for medicinal purposes (it was dubbed "magnetic" water, and hence the park's name). I'd add that we've enjoyed some of the playgrounds, with the kids, of Plymouth's elementary schools, especially Washington on the south side.
Here's a weird one, but for adventurous kids, drive the 10 minutes or so southeast of Culver to Dead Man's College, the late 19th century, one-room schoolhouse built alongside a family cemetery (and of course rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of the children) in Fulton County. Lots of history lessons, and almost every kid enjoys some spookiness!
Last Saturday we had to be near Winamac and took the children to its park, which has a grand, historic suspension bridge over the Tippecanoe River. Similar to Knox's public park, Winamac's is a bit of a playground history lesson, and I confess I get a kick out of saying things like, "Those spring-based riding animals — we used to have those in the Culver park. And those two merry-go-rounds are exactly like the kind at the Culver Elementary playground when I was a kid." It's all about the kid memories.
As does Knox, Winamac's park has some very modern equipment, too, which is a hit, but the old stuff is just fun for nostalgic purposes. Near Winamac, of course, is the Tippecanoe State Forest, which includes the ever-popular fire tower, sure to make your palms sweat if you're nervous of heights and deign to climb it.
Other day-trips include the Hoosier Valley Rail museum in North Judson. You can take a ride, on scheduled days, on a real train there, but even if you don't, you're able to wander through several train engines, cars, and cabooses. While you're there, you can hike or bike the old railroad bed turned paved trail, all the way to Winamac.
Lots to do in LaPorte, but with kids, the Heston Steam Museum is great, complete with "mini" train you can ride (and trestle!), as well as a number of other steam-driven antiques, most of them outdoors. Lots of historic buildings and antique/junk shops to browse in LaPorte, too.
Argos has an excellent park/playground, with a very nice little hiking trail. Keep driving east and you can check out the Potawatomi Wildlife Park, which is another great hike, peppered with various types of landscapes and some historical niceties as well. And it's free!
In the fall, there's no place within such a short distance to compare to Yellow River Farms, with its free hay maze, hayride to the pumpkin patch, corn box, animals to see, and (for pay) giant tunnel slide, corn maze, and barrel train rides. That's west on State Road 8 just 10 minutes or so from Culver.
A bit further is Logansport, but well worth it. One could easily spend a day hiking France Park, the old limestone quarry turned very deep swimming lake (with SCUBA diving, for a fee) and real, live, 70-foot cliffs, an unusual sight north of Indianapolis and sure to delight the kids. Look for the huge sturgeon fish just below the surface. There are miles of hiking trails including remnants of the old (largely immigrant-based) quarry camp, abandoned national canal project, and more.
If you're in Logansport, it only makes sense to head downtown and take a spin on the 1890s carousel, trying for a chance to grab the brass ring for a free ride. Our kids are huge fans of Hap's, just down the street, an old-fashioned ice cream soda shop with more than 100 flavors of sundaes, vintage style drinks like phosphates and sodas, and much more.
Most parents of young children in Culver likely already know about Bremen Bounce, a former factory populated with an array of inflatable "bouncing" toys — castles, slides, and more, among other offerings.
Heading west, you can't go wrong with the Indiana Dunes, or just the one, huge (100 foot-plus) dune, Mount Baldy, near Michigan City. Not five minutes down the road from Baldy is Washington Zoo.
Speaking of zoos, Fort Wayne's is one of the top-rated in the country for children. If you have kids at your disposal, they need to visit at least once in their lives. Obviously Ft. Wayne has a lot for kids, but other highlights include Johnny Appleseed's grave — yes, that Johnny Appleseed, the real guy! Another kid highlight is the Science Central museum, as are the Botanical Gardens.
Speaking of gardens, stop while on the way to Ft. Wayne in Warsaw, where you can walk through the Biblical Gardens. Adjacent is a nifty park by the lake, and of course the Village at Winona is charming on many levels.
If you're headed north, there are many options. We sometimes head to the River Walk in downtown Mishawaka. While in downtown Mishawaka, there's the eclectic toy store, "Imagine That!" Besides selling interesting education-oriented toys and featuring a fun play room, there are multiple rooms full of dollhouses and the insane volume of paraphernalia produced to fill them. And looking at them, at least, isn't just for girls (buying and at-home play is probably a different matter, though!). Most any child will be fascinated at the tiny worlds they've set up at that store.
Down Lincolnway to the east is not only a great outdoor "splash pad" free water park for the summer months, but if you drive a couple of miles, one of the oddest McDonald's — in a good way — I've encountered. Decorated in a wood-based, rustic log cabin theme, the place has a nice-sized and well-kept Play Place for kids, should you run into rain while there and need some kid steam blown off.
Besides Potawatomi Zoo, another South Bend-area outdoor spot for us is actually Notre Dame. The whole campus is a great walk for kids, including the stunning architecture and artistry of the golden dome and the Sacred Heart Basilica church, which must be seen to be believed. The famous grotto and twin lakes (bring bread to feed the ducks and swans) are great for walking, and you can see the replica log cabin chapel under which is buried the French priest who died while accompanying Culver's Potawatomi Indians on the Trail of Death. Take the elevator as high as you can at the N.D. library and check out the view of the whole city.
I could go on, from Fair Oaks Dairy to the sand hill cranes at the Jasper-Pulaski Park, to the Grissom Air Force museum near Peru, but I'm out of room.
I'll end on a local note with a plug for our two local historical museums, one of which is 16 months or so from homelessness. I hope readers will consider attending this Saturday's "town hall" meeting to discuss the future of that museum (the Center for Culver History), which is a hit with local children.
Jeff Kenney is a Pilot News Group staff writer.


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How 'bout some COOL soups for warmer weather?
- kattyeyes Apr 28, 2009 07:48 AM
It's unusually warm in my neck of the woods--and maybe yours, too. What are your favorite COOL soup recipes? I don't have any yet--thus my request.
Good girl and good morning! Veggo asked for vicchysoise (?sp) the other day but nothing got posted. Maybe your more general post will garner something.
re: c oliver
I didn't see that request, but HEY, VEGGO--this one's for you! As I was scouting around for cold soups, I found this one from Cooking Light. And, though I haven't made it yet, I've had good luck with other recipes from that magazine.
When I do make it, I'll post back with feedback...if anyone else tries this recipe, please do the same. Thanks!
re: kattyeyes
Okeydoke, I set off for the store this afternoon with every intention of making the vichyssoise, but they had no leeks today. Undaunted, I made the above recipe with sweet onions instead of leeks. It's very tasty. I added a bit more salt--am guessing the lower sodium is due to the Cooking Light factor. Rather than 1/2 and 1/2, I used mostly light cream and some heavy cream as we had it in the fridge already. We ate the soup lukewarm since it was freshly made. Tomorrow I'll try it chilled.
re: kattyeyes
kattyeyes and c oliver, thanks for keeping me in mind. This recipe is just what I'm looking for. I hope I can find the leeks OK.
The asparagus soup below sounds delicious, too. I've hit the mother lode here as my thread goes begging.
I have a good recipe for gazpacho if anyone wants one.
re: Veggo
Cool! I agree re the asparagus soup. I have to compare it to my mom's--she makes a really great one, too...but I don't think she adds cinnamon or white wine and both interest me (so, thanks, todao)!
I'd love your gazpacho recipe. Our little "summer preview" up here is ending, but it won't be gone for long, so no time like the present to get ready!
re: kattyeyes
Pete's gazpacho
1 red onion
3 tomatoes
1 cucumber
1/2 yellow pepper
1 clove garlic
31/2 cups low sodium tomato juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
dice all veggies, combine all ingredients. Chill.
Serve in chilled bowls with croutons and maybe avocado slices if you have a ripe Haas around.
re: kattyeyes
Made this recipe again with a large Vidalia onion and three measured cups of russet potatoes. Veggo, try again? Pictures for inspiration. I think it's especially nice lukewarm. I should snip the chives shorter next time. It looks like a bowl of Morse code. ;)
re: kattyeyes
I crave that right now!!! When you say "three measured cups," is that cooked or raw? x,c
re: c oliver
Raw, raw, raw! Hope you enjoy!
re: kattyeyes
Kattyeyes, I made the vichysoisse with your recipe yesteday, with mixed results. I used 3 large Idaho potatoes that maybe were too large or too many, because I needed almost 32 ounces of chicken broth to get the liquid to the top of the potatoes, and a little of the leek started to burn to the pan when I got the mixture to a boil. I got most of the burned pieces out. All in all, it didn't have the whitish potato creaminess I was hoping for, which was probably my fault.
re: Veggo
Sorry I found this so late, Veg. I actually threw the potatoes into the scale in the produce section as I wasn't sure I would guess their weight correctly. That might have tipped the scales (ahem!) in my favor for the recipe working out. If you ever get up to CT, I would be happy to make a batch for you. ;) I'll have to try it with leeks next time I make it. Maybe try again with the produce scale and see if it works out better. Magic 8 ball says, "ALL SIGNS POINT TO YES."
re: kattyeyes
I'm trying the cold asparagus soup next. I had joint pain in my fingers for 2 weeks after dicing 3 Idaho potatoes the size of boxing gloves with a dull knife, even before my vichysoisse flunked.
As for my first (and only) Magic 8 ball, I was about 9 or 10 and I broke it open with a wrench to see what was inside and I drank some of the liquid and they took me to the emergency room. I thought they were wasting their time, and mine.
re: Veggo
Hi again, almost a year later! I made this soup for the third time tonight, documented step-by-step with photos and added a few new twists.
Though this is still based on the Cooking Light recipe, I made the following changes:
- UNpeeled Yukon Golds--"the Cadillac of potatoes" (so says Tyler Florence and I agree!) replace peeled russets
- one large sweet onion instead of leeks
I will ever after think of this as Cadillac Vichyssoise. It's even better than I remember. And to avoid the look of Morse code in my bowl, I used kitchen shears to snip the chives. Much, much nicer.
Tomorrow I will buy some bacon to crumble over the top for my next serving. It may not be Cooking Light, but it sure is Cookin' Good! ;)
OK, Veggo. Your turn to try again and report back. Game on!
re: kattyeyes
Here's the Julia Child recipe which is even a little lighter:
Why onions instead of leeks?
re: c oliver
Why not? (sideways moron smiling icon here)
Actually, the first time I made the recipe, I couldn't find leeks. And I really liked the way it came out, so I just stuck with it. But I like it even better using Yukon Golds than baking potatoes.
Have you tried the recipe with a sweet onion? It will be even better with bacon...because why? "Everybody loves bacon." That's right. :)
re: kattyeyes
Poor humor below -so sorry. I will try a batch with the Yukon Gold's. I think their size is more consistent, and my error last time was using oversized Idaho's so my proportions were off, and I didn't know how much potatoes thicken up liquids. A leek-onion combo might work? Fresh ingredients are all available in FL now and we are getting 80+ degree days, so cold soup season is at long last here and vichysoisse is still a favorite.
re: Veggo
That's OK, Charlie Brown. I think you'll love it with the Yukon Golds. The key is to dice and measure...three cups and you're golden.
I know leeks or leek-onion combos are classic. Definitely try that if they're available and you're seeking "the classic." I only stuck with what I know (sweet onion) because I liked how it came out when I couldn't find leeks last year...not to mention I almost always have a sweet onion in the pantry, so it's just convenient. Your turn to experiment now. Have fun!
re: kattyeyes
You might want to try this old(er) recipe of Caralien's. Talk about easy and good!
What "sweet onion" did you use? It's almost Vidalia season which is the only one for me. I've never had a problem finding leeks and do prefer the flavor but MIGHT consider a Vidalia. Our weather is so cool yearround that cool soups is never a need to have here.
Edit: It's not an overall preference for leeks but rather specific. For instance, I wouldn't probably grill leeks to put atop a burger.
re: kattyeyes
What is this, Lucy holding the football again?
I do chilled dessert soups - some based on yogurt, some on sparkling water or clear soda or even wine. I particularly like White Gazpacho. And melon soups with white wine base. And berry/yogurt soups.
Try vicchyssoise made from the pirple Peruvian potatoes for an interestingly different look.
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Serves 2 - 3
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ pounds asparagus cut into three inch lengths
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
3 scallions (white portions only) finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or similar)
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Note: Be careful in matching the wine with the asparagus. A somewhat dry white wine works best. To test the match-up, cook a few spears of your asparagus ahead of time and taste it with a sip of the white wine to make certain it's a good match.
Clean the asparagus, snap off the tough end of the stem and cut into pieces.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and brown it lightly (be careful not to burn it) over medium-high heat.
Add the asparagus and stir to coat with the butter
Add salt and pepper
Add ½ cup of the chicken stock
Cover and cook over medium low heat until asparagus is fork tender
Add the scallions, garlic, cinnamon. oregano and remainder of chicken stock
Bring mixture to simmer and add the wine.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for about twenty to thirty minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender (small batches works best)
Return to the soup pot, stir in the cream and lemon juice.
Simmer for ten to fifteen minutes to heat through
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Can be served hot or cold.
re: kattyeyes
Creamed asparagus chilled is great, I second the melon soups, a cold tomato soup is amazing as well. I did an avacado soup too also mentioned, but have to admit, don't like the chilled soups too much but have made them and they are very good. Just not my favorite, The melon soups are probably my favorite if anything.
re: kchurchill5
I remember a rhubarb soup recipe from the rhubarb thread. I'd like to try that, too.
EDIT: It wasn't the rhubarb thread--it was real life! Apparently, my mom made rhubarb soup last year and how she did so without bringing any here is still puzzling me! ;) I will ask her for the recipe.
re: kattyeyes
I love rhubard, I remember picking pieces off my plant and dipping it in sugar and eating it right from the garden. I still love rhubard
Finally got around to making the tasty borscht (great hot or cold) that Warsaw Cafe in Philadelphia serves and has conveniently posted their recipe.
I have a few of these that I do, but one good trick is to make a sorbet to garnish the soup, like a tomato sorbet with gazpacho. The gazpacho is always improvised based on what looks good in the market.
I like to make an avocado soup with chicken stock, avocados, creme fraiche, coriander, cumin, and a little cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, all pureed, and then I'll make an avocado sorbet using avocado pureed with simple syrup, and a similar spice mixture. As I recall, there's a good (very rich with two or three forms of cream) recipe for this in _The Four Seasons Cookbook_.
re: David A. Goldfarb
I love this idea--I am crazy about avocados. Here's a recipe I found that's kinda similar and sounds good:
I picture a little toast island with some crab on top for the soup. Yum! The sorbet sounds quite nice, too. Have you ever made one with corn? I keep seeing recipes for corn ice cream.
re: kattyeyes
I've been meaning to try a corn ice cream, but haven't done it yet. Maybe this summer.
Yes, that recipe looks like as good a starting point as any. You can inflect it in different ways. It's nice as a side with grilled meat.
re: David A. Goldfarb
Thanks for the suggestions. I look forward to trying the avocado soup--for sure, the different inflections are part of the fun.
AHA! I found the rhubarb soup recipe I've been reading about on this board. Claudia Fleming's chilled rhubarb soup is the fourth entry down on this link.
Found a chilled rhubarb and strawberry soup recipe and ran it by my mom. She said it's very similar to her recipe (which is still MIA) except it adds Grand Marnier and mascarpone, which makes this version even nicer, IMO:
Hoping our local stand has rhubarb so we can get cookin'!
re: kattyeyes
Wow, Claudia Fleming's rhubarb soup sounds so simple and so good!
re: ESNY
ESNY, I found it, but this one is served warm: Taillevent's Cream of Watercress Soup With Caviar (paraphrased)
For soup base;
3 T unsalted butter
1 lb leeks, white and light green parts, halved, rinsed, and thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
Pinch of fine sea salt
1 qt. chicken stock
2 C heavy cream or milk
For finishing;
3 T coarse sea salt
1 lb. watercress, stems removed, leaves rinsed
1 C heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon
fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 T caviar
1. For soup base: melt butter in large stockpot. Over med. heat, stir in leeks, onion, and salt. Cover and cook over med. heat about 3 min. until vegetables are soft but not browned. Add chicken stock and cream, raise heat to med. high, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer on low, uncovered, for 30 min.
2. Puree soup until emulsified and smooth. Return to stockpot and set over med. high heat. When gently boiling, skim off impurities. Set aside or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hrs.
3. Finishing: Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Boil 4 qts. water, add coarse sea salt and watercress, blanch until soft and wilted, about 2-3 min. Immediately drain watercress and plunge it into ice water. Drain, but don't squeeze out all water. Puree watercress, place in a fine-mesh sieve, press out and discard liquid.
4. When ready to serve, heat soup base over low heat. Whip cream to stiff peaks. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, add watercress puree to warmed soup and blend until uniform. Ladle soup into shallow bowls, place a scoop whipped cream in center of each bowl, and top with a small spoon of caviar.
One of my favorite meals from childhood (and I make it still) is cold sour cherry soup with cheese blintzes and tuna fish. We eat this soup as an appetizer.
For 4 people:
1 lb. frozen bag of sour cherries (if all you can find are sweet, reduce sugar)
1 tsp almond flavoring
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (taste to adjust sweetness)
Sour cream (FF, regular, low fat doesn't matter)
Simmer water, sugar and almond flavoring in sauce pan for 10 min till sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness. Add fruit, simmer another 5-7 min. Cool mixture completely, then refrigerate at least 12 hours. Just before serving, add 1 cup sour cream, mix well and serve. If you really want to be decadent, you can substitute Frangelico, Amarreto or other fruit type liquor for almond flavoring.
re: Diane in Bexley
Diane, this sounds blissful...and even better with cheese blintzes! And the alcoholic substitutions sound good, too (though I am happy enough with almond extract). Thank you!
I make a dessert soup, Strawberry Champagne Soup. It's got OJ, champagne, maybe a little lemon juice (haven't looked at the recipe in a while. I serve it in wide, pink soup bowls. Before serving I add a little scoop of vanilla icecream in the center and sprinkle with crushed pistachios. It's good and pretty and easy. I better take a look at that soon if it ever warms up again!
re: normalheightsfoodie
normalheightsfoodie, very good call on the avocado soup. It is SO creamy and rich--like an avocado mousse. I used 1% Over the Moon--I can't imagine this with whole milk. It would be out-of-this-world creamy...it's pretty insane just as it is and I thank you kindly for tonight's appetizer. :)
Thanks for the direction, normalheights--score!
Here are three Bittman recipes for cold soups:
Ultra-fast avocado soup
Watermelon and rosemary soup
Rhubarb-orange soup
re: kattyeyes
I made the watermelon-rosemary soup, but it was so thin I ended up serving it as a cocktail. It tastes great, but isn't particularly soup-y.
re: kattyeyes
If you prepare the Avo ahead of time, I refrigerate it and cover the material with wax paper. I press the paper directly on top of the avocado.
Here is a chilled avocado soup that is to die for. It has grilled corn pureed into it. The grilled corn flavor with it is elusive and fabulous. This is the best summer soup recipe we've made by a long shot. Served it to many people who have loved it. (Will have to wait for good corn though.)
re: karykat
Holy smokes--that sounds divine! Cannot wait to try this summer!!! Thank you! :)
I love Gourmet's recipe for Cold Curried Coconut Carrot Soup, although the name's a bit of a mouthful: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...
You can make pretty much any Cream of [x] Soup as a chilled soup. Cold dulls the tastebuds a bit, so you might want to increase the salt and other flavorings for a soup you would normally make hot.
re: jeremyn
Could you give a few more details on your recipe, please? Sounds intriguing, but I imagine there's a little more to it than just those 3 ingredients!
re: weezycom
It's really simple. Think prosciutto wrapped melon with balsamic, something of a staple, and soup-ify it.
I blend up a cantaloupe or two with a bit of salt (and sometimes pepper), and there's the soup. Depending on the cantaloupe, sometimes it needs a bit of sugar, or sometime I'll add a splash of brandy. Then I sprinkle on either sauteed chunks of prosciutto or thin dices (think penny sized, paper thin) of uncooked prosciutto and drizzle a reduced balsamic on top. Full slices of prosciutto are more attractive but also more difficult to eat. For the balsamic, I like the texture when it's reduced to about a third of bottle volume.
It's tasty, but be sure to put it in small bowls as it can taste cloyingly sweet after a small amount.
re: bayoucook
Add crabmeat to anything and what could be bad :)
re: kchurchill5
My feelings exactly. But it seems to meld with that soup sooooo good!
re: bayoucook
crab, cucumber, mango, etc mix any of those and you sold me.
Thinking of that no one mentioned a chilled mango soup which is very sweet like melon, I think with a little cream, some spice and some fresh garnish it may be very good, even with a zip of a little spice. Ever heard of one, I haven't googled I should, just too busy, checking emails in between cleaning my kitchen. I was a good girl ... made 15 pots of cream of zucchini soup for the salvation army yesterday. I donate once a month or every other if I can but my friend had 1 bushel of zucchini ... he sort of over planted. I told him 6-7 plants ... he did 30. Lots of zucchini so I made soup, Publix was great and donated my local market as well as Sams did some donating 40 bucks is all I shelled out and 15 gallons. Pretty cool and I helped serve too. I was fun. But now my kitchen looks like a war zone, lol.
Anyways, I may have to do some research on mango soup, might just be interesting, a little red pepper, pineapple, thai type flavors, mint, could be the new soup rave, :)
re: kchurchill5
I just got home with new clothing to replace my curried goat spill attire, and a new blender for the vichysoisse. (Notice how I connect the dots -:). I wanted to initiate the blender with mango daiquiries and watch the Rays whip the Sox, but the mangos...you could shoot them out of a cannon and sink a carrier. I wimped out for strawberries.
Rays just won, gotta go.
Jfood's Gazpacho -
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded using a teaspoon
3 red bell peppers, cored and seeded
8 plum tomatoes, seeds removed
2 red onions or one Vidalia onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 46-ounce can Sacramento tomato juice (6 cups) This brand is very important
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3-5 shots Frank's hot sauce
1. Cut each of the vegetables into ¼" cubes
2. Place each vegetable, after it is chopped, into a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and Hot Sauce.
3. Mix well and chill before serving.
4. Jfood stores in large Ball Mason Jar
The flavors will develop overnight and a few days if it lasts.
This avocado soup is lovely - it gets made in the blender:
Dumbkegsky "Cold Borscht" (Holodnik or Little Cold One)
Young beets, stems, and leaves
Fresh Dill
Salt & pepper
Cook beets, stems and leaves until tender, peel beets and dice all.
When cool mix w/ butter milk (or sour cream) and stock. Chill.
When ready to serve place half a hot, peeled potato in center of bowl.
Garnish w/ chopped dill.
This soup has such a lovely magenta color with the hot potato "iceberg" in the center..
re: Passadumkeg
i could go for this right now. Thanks for the recipe. The cold and hot together - yum!
re: buttertart
A favorite of mine also.
re: Passadumkeg
Come to think of it, a very nice Polish restaurant that used to be on Shattuck Ave in Berkeley ages ago served this, with tiny cold boiled bay shrimp instead of the tater. Heap tasty.