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In that it appears that the Monster Thread has died a quiet but noble death, I propose that this thread take it's place. Hopefully, it shall contain all that was good about the Monster Thread -- a thread of peace and tranquility, of humor/humour, wit, satire,and silliness. It was an oasis from all the troubling news that is all too real in the world "beyond the horizon". It provided all who came a cool drink of water and a momentary respite.

Personally, the Monster Thread was a place where I could wish you all a peaceful good night, or greet you with a smile and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

We cannot recreate the Monster Thread, just like it is not possible to recreate the original Woodstock. It is something that just happened, with no overt plan, no rhyme or reason. Yet, in my honest and sincere opinion, it served a valuable purpose for our community. Friendships were made in this thread, and only concerns and worries were lost, albeit momentarily.

Thus, I propose that this thread inherit all the good qualities of the Monster Thread, and, as the Phoenix before it, rise out of the ashes of technological "flames". I would also propose that the Shangri-la clubhouse have no leader (sorry Kosh for your one-term in office postion). Let it be free to wander where it might go, free from the talk of more serious and relevant matters that have their open debates in all the other threads.

RIP Monster Thread. You were of, by and for the people of ehMacLand.

In the words of William Wordsworth

"What though the radiance which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;

We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be."

[ February 15, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Dr.G. ]
 
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Hi Shang,

Marc - Glad you and yours weathered the weather without serious consequence. Did you lose power at all during the storm?


Don - Good luck with your end-around run. Hope you score a touchdown (at the eye specialist)

John et al:

Here's a picture of the tagine I prepared the other night: Chicken breasts, preserved lemon, and giant olives. (served over cous cous, naturally)

Food Ingredient Recipe Cuisine Broccoli


Homemade traditional Chinese dishes planned for tonight.
 
#83,443 ·
Heading out to the balcony, for a cool one, and sit in the sun. It's 3pm, the sky is a bright blue, and cloudless, the breeze effect down, and it's time for a break before kitchen "duties", eh!! :D

I wish you had been my neighbour when I lived in Corner Brook - I shovelled by hand for the 9 years I lived there!!

Have a great late-afternoon and evening everyone.
Evening, John. Of my 35 winters here in St.John's, I have had a snowblower for about 10 of those years. This is one reason why we are moving to Lunenburg when I retire.
 
#83,444 ·
Hi Shang,

Marc - Glad you and yours weathered the weather without serious consequence. Did you lose power at all during the storm?


Don - Good luck with your end-around run. Hope you score a touchdown (at the eye specialist)

John et al:

Here's a picture of the tagine I prepared the other night: Chicken breasts, preserved lemon, and giant olives. (served over cous cous, naturally)

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Homemade traditional Chinese dishes planned for tonight.
Evening, Kim. Yes, we lost power for about six hours, but all of St.John's lost their power during that timeframe, not just us.

Great meal ................ we should employ you at The Cafe Chez Marc. :clap:
 
#83,445 ·
@ KC4: That looks great!

I think we will have to start a receipt thread ;)

Either that or a delivery service :D
If Kim does the cooking, then Doxie Express witll do the deliveries. A true winning combination.
 
#83,446 ·
Time to call it a night early. I have been up before 5AM and I am pooped. I shall see you all at our OtHD Breakfast. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,448 ·
Hello everyone. Long time no see. Still no internet and my phone screen too small to read forums so I have no idea how everyone is. Hoping all is well
A very good morning, Jeanne. How is Life treating you these days? So good to hear from you once again. Paix, mon amie.
 
#83,449 ·
Morning all. Was up and out early trying to clear away some of the tree limbs from my backyard. Too early for chain saws, but I wanted to give the doxies some room to run about in the back garden. So, breakfast shall be a bit late ................. but first, as always, is coffee. Enjoy.
 
#83,451 ·
Afternoon, Don. The cleanup goes slowly, all over St.John's. I shall check out SAP a bit later.
 
#83,452 ·
Morning/afternoon everyone. Take care with that cleanup work Marc ... you don't want additional physio and/or yoga sessions!! Missed coffee this morning, but will be here for 'afternoon tea', if you're available and up to it. I'm hoping you feel up to a G&T this afternoon?!!

Kim ... loved your photo of the tagine and chicken & olives tagine!! Yum!! My last effort was a beef & veggie tagine - several colours & flavours, we sure enjoyed it.

Cheers all!!
 
#83,453 ·
Morning/afternoon everyone. Take care with that cleanup work Marc ... you don't want additional physio and/or yoga sessions!! Missed coffee this morning, but will be here for 'afternoon tea', if you're available and up to it. I'm hoping you feel up to a G&T this afternoon?!!

Kim ... loved your photo of the tagine and chicken & olives tagine!! Yum!! My last effort was a beef & veggie tagine - several colours & flavours, we sure enjoyed it.

Cheers all!!
I have been outside in the beautiful sunshine and 22C temps this afternoon, John, so a G&T sounds good in a bit. Just let me clean up from the maple tree sap and then I shall join you in a toast.
 
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Glad to hear your Ok Marc, it appears that there was just damage to property, no serious injury reported in the news.

So take it slow, don't overdo the work - not required to get it all done in one day!

It has just turned 4:00 here, time to sit down, feet up, and relax with a cold brew!

I'm out of cookies, anyone for peanuts?
 
#83,455 ·
Glad to hear your Ok Marc, it appears that there was just damage to property, no serious injury reported in the news.

So take it slow, don't overdo the work - not required to get it all done in one day!

It has just turned 4:00 here, time to sit down, feet up, and relax with a cold brew!

I'm out of cookies, anyone for peanuts?
Hi Bill .... just came in from a walkabout, and poured a glass of red .. some peanuts would be nice touch!! Thanks for the offer.
Cheers!
 
#83,457 ·
Glad to hear your Ok Marc, it appears that there was just damage to property, no serious injury reported in the news.

So take it slow, don't overdo the work - not required to get it all done in one day!

It has just turned 4:00 here, time to sit down, feet up, and relax with a cold brew!

I'm out of cookies, anyone for peanuts?
Thanks, Bill. Should be sunny and warm tomorrow so I shall get out with the chain saw and hit those bigger branches.

A cold brew sounds good. Merci, mon ami.
 
#83,458 ·
Hi Bill .... just came in from a walkabout, and poured a glass of red .. some peanuts would be nice touch!! Thanks for the offer.
Cheers!
Red wine sounds good as well. Let's see, that is one G&T, one beer, and some red wine ...................... and peanuts. :eek::D
 
#83,459 ·
@ Johnp & Kim
re; Tagine
I'm not familiar with this type of cooking vessel,
a) where did you get it, &
b) how is it different from the old fashioned stew pots or pressure cookers?

The photos look very delicious, it is just a different receipt?
Bill .... I have an Emile Henry unit, the smallest size (2L) ... bought it at a Ming Wo store, in a local Mall (they had a special display of Emile Henry stuff on-the-go at the time, with a 20% discount. It caught my eye, and after considerable 'researching' on the internet, I decided to give one a try.

Flame Top Tagine, Black

Here's another link to information about what they are, and do, etc:
Tagines from Emile Henry

So far, I have only used mine 'on' the stovetop (electric stove). I use the largest element (8"), and put a heat diffuser plate on it, so the dish sits evenly on the plate, and the heat is more properly distributed to it.

I also use a pressure cooker -- but that's mostly for preparing stocks, and 'wacking' tough meats, fowl, and etc. And a large stewpot, for larger-sized dishes, when preparing enough for more than the two of use, or for prep's to provide a couple of day's worth of food.

The smaller tagine is a perfect size for the two of us - for basically a one dish, and very tasty meal. So far so good, and lots of recipes to give a try over time.

Hope this helps.
 
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