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system: You are Inge Fronda, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Inter. Cooking message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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assistant: Hello All!
Basque Garlic Soup
  1    loaf Frechn bread, sliced and allowed to dry out
   1/4 cup spanish olive oil
  6    garlic cloves, peeled
  4    eggs, beaten
  11/2 tsp. sweet spanish paprika
       water
   1/4 tsp. salt
          Heat olive oil in dutch oven. Lightly brown garlic cloves.Add
sliced bread, paprika, salt, and enough water to cover bread. Simmer for 30
minutes. Whisk beaten eggs into simmering soup. Serve at once.
       Porrusalda
  1    lb. salt cod
  1    cup water
  4    leeks
  3    sweet red peppers, peeled and seeded
  3    red potatoes, diced
   1/3 cup spanish olive oil
  2    cloves garlic, minced
  1    cup dry white wine
   1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
      Soak cod overnight, changing wter at least 5 times. Cut fish into
pieces. Place cod in dutch oven with 1 cup water.
In heavy skillet heat olive oil until light haze forms. Add potatoes and
brown. Reduce heat and add leeks, red pepper and garlic. Cook until leeks are
soft and transparent.
Add contents of skillet to dutch oven. Add wine and parsley. Cover and cook
until potatoes are tender.
       Soupa a la Vizcaya
  1    cup dried broad beans
  6    cups water
  1    lb. lean beef, cubed
   1/2 lb. lean ham, cubed
   1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
  1    onion
  4    ripe tomatoes, chopped
  3    lbs. cut-up chicken fryer
  1    lb. potatoes, cubed
  1    medium cabbage, chopped
       salt and pepper to taste
    Soak beans overnight in water to cover. Drain and rinse. Put in a large
pot with 6 cups water. Add beef, ham, salt pork, onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
Simmer gently 1 hour. Add chicken and cook 45 minutes longer. Add potatoes
and cabbage;cook until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Inge
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assistant: Hello All!
            Sheep Wagon Omelet
  1    cup prepared lamb fries
  2    Tbsp. chopped green peppers
  2    Tbsp. chopped onion
  1    clove minced garlic
  2 1/2Tbsp. spanish olive oil
  1    Tbsp. minced italian parsley
  4    eggs, beaten
       salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    Heat oil in 12 inch cast iron skillet until light haze forms. Add
greenpepper, onion, and garlic; saute until vegetables wilt.Sprinkle parsley
over vegetables. Pour eggs over vegetables in skillet and cook until eggs are
set. Season with salt and pepper. Add lamb fries and fold omelet in half.
Slide onto warm plate.
             Lamb Fries
     Clean and remove outer skin or sac of testicles of young male lambs.
Rinse and drain well. Cut into slices.Heat olive oil in heavy skillet; add a
couple of cloves of minced garlic. Add sliced lamb fries and brown lightly
over medium heat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Inge
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assistant: Hello All!
  Flan de Castanas
  2     lbs. chestnuts, roasted, peeled and mashed
  2     cups sweetened condensed milk
  1     tsp. pure vanilla extract
  5     egg whites
   1/3  cup sugar
        whipped cream
   Mix mashed chestnuts with milk, egg whites, and vanilla.
Pour sugar in flan pan and carmelize over medium -high heat. Pour chestnut
mixture over carmelized sugar. Place flan pan in larger pan containing 1 1 /2
inches of hot water. Bake at F 350 for 30 minutes. Cool. Chill 6 hours.
Loosen Mold and invert on serving platter. Serve with whipped cream.
             Zurrakapote
           ( Basque fruit compote)
  3      cups dry white wine
  1 1/2  cups sugar
  1      tsp. ground cinnamon
  1      tart apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
  1      ripe pear, peeled, cored, and sliced
  1      cup dried apricots
  1      cup dried pitted prunes
   1/2   cup dried currants
              In a large saucepan bring wine and sugar to a simmer. Add
cinnamon and apple; cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook 10
minutes longer. Allow to sit at room temperature overnight.
Inge
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user: You are replying to Ian Hoare about "reply".

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assistant: Hello Ian!
Sorry I am so late in replying to your message.I am grateful for it.In my
responce to the other person I was going to mention a little bit of European
history but refrained.I do not speak nor read the eastern languages and just
thought that looked like some nice recipes. Certainly didn't want to hurt
any-ones feelings. So I try again. Her are some Basque recipes I found in a
book By Darcy Williamson. Maybe they are of interest to some-one.
Inge
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assistant: Hi,
I know when I go out to eat at my favorite Oriental restaurant, I always
look to see if they have this on the menu.  It is probably my favorite.
I am looking for the recipe for this, if anyone out there has it, and
can help me, it would greatly be appreciated.
Oh, and while I'm here, I just want to say Hi to Gail Shipp, and thanks
for the other recipes you gave me, the wedding reception for my brother,
went great!!
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user: You are replying to Ian Hoare about "TOMATOES".

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-=> Ian Hoare mumbled something to Greg Mayman <=-
-=> on 09 Oct 96  21:05:28 about "TOMATOES" <=-
IH> are some things to look out for. So far as I'm concerned, however, the
IH> special thing that I do, is to prepare the tomatoes by concass�eing
IH> them first. (Peel, seed, juice and chop roughly). They seem to come
IH> not found _any_ way of preserving tomatoes that in any way resembles
IH> the texture and flavour of fresh whole tomatoes on the other hand.

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assistant: Mrs Beeton recommends pur�eing them and then freezing. Just
chopping a bit more thoroughly (g).
No, I don't believe it would be possible. However, I have heard
of several different processes for freezing... I guess I'll try
most of them this season and see how we go. I tried drying them
last year, and storing under olive oil, but I did NOT like the
results. The got a very bitter taste. I don't know whether I did
anything wrong.
BTW, I assume your bottling/canning method involves heating the
tomatoes, is that right? I haven't done canning yet, but all the
methods I have seen say to heat the food to stop it going bad in
the can.
Greg
Greg
... Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.
system: You are Ian Hoare, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Inter. Cooking message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ruth Hanschka about "Branston Pickle".

They wrote:
RH> I've never been a big chutney fan.  Go figure.
RH>  I do love real deli kosher dills though, but I'll bet those are hard
RH> to get over there!<G>
RH> They came with the smell.
RH> OTOH, around here the part of the batch of those cookies tha lives the
RH> longest IS the smell.<G>  They're easy to make and taste darned good;
RH> it's a recipe from a late 40s Betty Crocker cookie book.
RH>  VERY useful book.<G>

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assistant: Hello RUTH!
Saturday October 12 1996 23:37, RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to IAN HOARE:
That might be because you've not had any good ones. Almost every bought
chutney I've ever eaten was revolting. The exception - and I write this for
purely academic interest, because you have NO chance of finding it, is
"Geeta's Mango Chtuney" which I tried early this year on a visit to the UK.
That is a typical Indian mango chutney, and we use it most times when we make
an indian meal.
The nearest thing we can get to that is german dill pickles, which we saw
when we were visiting Denis Clement (who writes to Cuisto.032, a french
language cookery echo) in Alsace.
Brilliant. We'll be trying them out real soon. Life is returning to normal
after our trip abroad, followed by a wine tasting trip to the Bergerac area.
I'm STILL working on Jacquie... sigh. If we'd only sit still long enough.
I DAREN'T eat too many cookies, they go to my (already far too ample) waist
as if by magic. But the odd really superb recipe is always welcome when we
have friends or clients.
All the Best
Ian
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user: You are replying to Helen Peagram about "We're back".

They wrote:
IH>> wrote to me individually, but in the meantime, here's the recipe
IH>> for a superb dish that we were cooked by a family friend (and her
IH>> ex ) while we were staying in Budapest.
HP> Hi Ian; hope you had a wonderful time!
HP> SMITH/WILLIAMS:KENT, UK:
HP> PEAGRAM/WIFFIN/PICKWORTH/UK/CANADA
HP> SMITH;MATSON;CLARK/FERRIS/KIRBY/EVANS/FISHER:CANADA/USA

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assistant: Hello Helen!
Sunday October 13 1996 11:35, Helen Peagram wrote to Ian Hoare:
Absolutely great. I don't want to bore everybody with a complete breakdown of
everything we did, but we found the people charming, the country (most of it)
very flat - I can understand why horsemen, such as the Magyar tribes were,
should have found it so perfect. Originally it was bordered by mountains on
all sides, but after backing the wrong side (!) in two world wars, it lost
2/3 of its surface area, so these mountains are now in various bordering
countries! That means that quite a number of traditional hungarian dishes -
such as the one I posted, come from areas which are now no longer in Hungary.
In fact we cooked it ourselves for some friends for supper the other day. It
was REAL good.
errr, what's all this?
All the Best
Ian
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assistant: Hey Ian, HOW'R YA DOIN'.  Sorry just had to throw in that quick
slaughter.
Hey, I'm looking for a recipe for Italian Sponge Buscuits.  The kind
they use in Tira Misu.  I can get them in the stores but I thought
I'd like to try to make some from scratch
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user: You are replying to Inge Fronda about "reply".

They wrote:
IF> Certainly didn't want to hurt any-ones feelings. So I try again. Her
IF> are some Basque recipes I found in a book By Darcy Williamson. Maybe
IF> they are of interest to some-one.

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assistant: Hello Inge!
Thursday October 17 1996 20:53, Inge Fronda wrote to Ian Hoare:
They look lovely, Inge. I've snagged the lot, and will - in due course -
convert them and import them into my database. I was especially pleased to
have a recipe for Confit. I have one, but it's always good to have a
"back-up", so to speak.
All the Best
Ian
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user: You are replying to Ian Hoare about "Branston Pickle".

They wrote:
RH> I've never been a big chutney fan.  Go figure.
IH> That might be because you've not had any good ones.
IH> Almost every bought chutney I've ever eaten was
IH> revolting. The exception - and I write this for purely
IH> academic interest, because you have NO chance of
IH> finding it, is "Geeta's Mango Chtuney" which I tried
IH> early this year on a visit to the UK. That is a typical
IH> The nearest thing we can get to that is german dill
IH> pickles, which we saw when we were visiting Denis
IH> Clement (who writes to Cuisto.032, a french language
IH> cookery echo) in Alsace.
RH> it's a recipe from a late 40s Betty Crocker cookie book.
IH> I'm STILL working on Jacquie... sigh. If we'd only sit still long
IH> I DAREN'T eat too many cookies, they go to my (already
IH> far too ample) waist as if by magic. But the odd really
IH> superb recipe is always welcome when we have friends or clients.

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assistant: I can't get many here, prepackaged.  The recipes are a snap to find though.
I can even get a Mrs. Beeton[sp]'s Puddings and Desserts cookbook, if
needed.:)
You're probably right.  I'll bet some place in New York carries it, but
that's about it.  Mango jams I can get, and guava paste, but no mango chutney
a la Geeta's.
I'll have to look out a good recipe for you, eh?:)  The german ones get
fairly close, but the Polish ones are even closer, at least the polish-style
dills I find here.
ough.
Tie her to the kitchen stove?<G>
I've loaded some really dangerous stuff in the last few days, including a
ricotta cheesecake in a message to Michael L. that did a disappearing act the
last time I made it.  It went to a church potluck and .....empty plate.:)
The cookies are in a different category, but with the same results.  They're
the ultimate in dunking cookies too - great in coffee or whatever.
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user: You are replying to All about "Wordperfect & Bluewave".

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assistant: Hi All
  Does anyone know how to set Word perfect 6 up as the editor for
  Bluewave 2.30?  I know it can be done but I have just began using
  Wordperfect and am still illiterate to it's use.
-Begin Recipe Export- QBook version 1.00.12
Title: Chocolate Nut Balls
Keywords: Desserts, Chocolate/c, Fruits, snacks, shari
  Servings: Yield: 1 servings
      1    6-OUNCE PACKAGE (1 cup)
           -SEMISWEET CHOLOLATE PIECES
      2 T  BUTTER or MARGARINE
      1    EGG
      1 c  SIFTED POWDERED SUGAR
    1/2 t  VANILLA
           -DASH OF SALT
    1/2 c  FLAKED COCONUT
    1/2 c  CHOPPED PEANUTS
           -FLAKED COCONUTS
  In medium sausepan melt semisweet chocolate pieces and butter or
  margarine over low heat stirring frequently.  Remove pan from heat;
  cool to lukewarm.
  Beat in egg till smooth and glossy.  Add sifted powdered sugar,
  vanilla, and salt; mix well.  Stir in the 1/2 cup flaked coconut and
  chopped peanuts. Chill about (1 hour).  Form into ( 1-inch ) balls;
  roll in additional flaked coconut.  Arrange on baking sheet.  Chill at
  least 3 hours or till firm.
  MAKES ABOUT 2 1/2 DOZEN BALLS!
  Recipe from :  Better Homes & Garden (New Cook Book) 1981
  over 275 recipes!
-End Recipe Export- Once posted before posted twice By Danial Mannen
  Thanks for any help.
  TTYL
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assistant: * Crossposted from: INTL. ECHO: COOKING
Hi All
  I wanted to know if anyone new how to get a registered copy of Qbook.
  I have sent a letter to Bob butler but he no longer lives at the
  address in qbook.  Any help would be appreciated.
  An a recipe to be on topic.
  -Begin Recipe Export- QBook version 1.00.12
Title: NANAIMO BARS (Canadian)
Keywords: Cookies, good, Cakes, Desserts, Bars
      Yield: 1 servings
      5 tb Cocoa
    1/2 c  Butter
    1/4 c  White sugar
      1    Egg
    1/2 ts Vanilla
      2 c  Graham wafer crumbs
           FILLING:
  1 1/4 c  Icing sugar
    1/2 c  Butter
      3 tb Custard (Birds)
           Milk
           ICING:
      3    Squares semi-sweet chocolate
      2 tb Butter
      2 dr Vanilla
  In a large saucepan melt the butter and stir in the cocoa and sugar.
  Add 1 beaten egg with the vanilla to the melted butter. Add the 2
  cups of "Graham" wafers and mix well. Press this mixture into the
  bottom of a lightly greased 9*9 inch pan. Place in the refrigerator.
  FILLING: Beat together icing sugar, butter, and custard. Add a little
  milk if needed to make a smooth dough. Spread on first layer and
  return to the refrigerator.
  TOPPING: Melt chocolate, butter and vanilla in a saucepan. Work
  quickly to get a smooth even layer. Return to the refrigerator to
  set. Cut into bars. Refrigerate.
-End Recipe Export- Once posted before posted twice By Danial Mannen
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assistant: Hello Helen,
On 10-09-96 you wrote :
      Title: Branston Type Pickle
      1 c  Rutabaga, cut into 1/8 inch
        |  Cubes
        |
        v
        What does this "c" means ? Whitch unit ? Is it a "c"up ?
Thanks in advance to give me this little tip.
It looks like a pretty good recipe ! I wanna try it.
Bye !
Bruno
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user: You are replying to Kaz Langridge about "Mustard sauces".

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assistant: Hello Kaz,
A month ago (19-09-96) you wrote :
      Title: Creole Mustard Sauce
  Mix all ingredients together. Serve with Planet Hollywood Chicken.
What do you mean by "Planet Hollywood Chicken" ? It's probably very
commun for you, but I don't know this in France...
One more :
      Title: Honey-Mustard Dip
      3 pk Sweet 'N Low
What does "pk" mean ?
"Sweet 'N Low" : What's that ?
Sorry to be so ignorant, but it's sometimes quite hard for me to
translate americans recipies... but I enjoy doing this, and later
cooking, of course !
Bye
Bruno.
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user: You are replying to Bruno Remy about "Mustard sauces".

They wrote:
BR>       Title: Creole Mustard Sauce
BR>   Mix all ingredients together. Serve with Planet Hollywood Chicken.
BR> What do you mean by "Planet Hollywood Chicken" ? It's probably very
BR> commun for you, but I don't know this in France...
BR>       Title: Honey-Mustard Dip
BR>       3 pk Sweet 'N Low
BR> What does "pk" mean ?
BR> "Sweet 'N Low" : What's that ?
BR> Sorry to be so ignorant, but it's sometimes quite hard for me to
BR> translate americans recipies... but I enjoy doing this, and later
BR> cooking, of course !

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assistant: It's a restaurant chain.  I don't know what exactly that chicken is either.
The name is common; the recipeisn't.  [aside to Kaz - post it if you got it,
dude! :) ]
packet or package
You're better off not knowing.<G>  It's saccharin, under a brand name.
I'd substitute 2 tablespoons of sugar, if I were making this.
No problem; I have to do something similar with German recipes.  I can go you
one better though; I have a Japanese cookbook here that I can't read at all!
Even the date it was printed is in Japanese.<G>  French ones are easy.
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user: You are replying to All about "piclking, canning, preserves".

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assistant: I need to know how to pickle
tomatoes, piclkes, any, garden veggie.
this last year, i threw away hundreds
of green tomatoes,
and, ripe tomatoes.
What is tumeric used for? why is dill
synonmous with pickling?
is a small amount sugar needed to pickle, perserve?
HOw does one make a vinegar brine for storing
garden veggies?
is any herb, spice essential for canning, pickling?
anyone ever hear of tomato jelley?
kurt eifert
1745 Catasauqua  R
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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user: You are replying to John Prather about "Re: Branston Pickle".

They wrote:
->  RH> I'll have to look out a good recipe for you, eh?:)  The german o
->  RH> get fairly close, but the Polish ones are even closer, at least
->  RH> polish-style dills I find here.
-> Well here is a great one that someone dropped on the net about a
-> year or so back.  I have tried it many times and it compares with
-> the best.  And Ian if you haven't tried this cold packed pickle you
-> are missing something.  I added the alum and decreased the mustard
-> seed from the original 2 tablespoons to about half that.  I highly
-> recommend the addition of the alum as it takes a bit of the edge off
-> of the saltiness.  The additionaly dried pepper flakes are to your
-> liking.  The flavor is very close to or even better than the
-> Claussen dills available in the states.

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assistant: Now this I HAVE to try, at least next year.  Anything that compares
well to Claussens is definitely worth a shot.  Cold pack pickles are
the best.
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user: You are replying to Bruno Remy about "BRANSTON!".

They wrote:
BR>       1 c  Rutabaga, cut into 1/8 inch
BR>         |  Cubes
BR>         |
BR>         v
BR>         What does this "c" means ? Whitch unit ? Is it a "c"up ?

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assistant: Hello Bruno!
Monday October 28 1996 22:42, Bruno Remy wrote to Helen Peagram:
Salut Bruno,
Yes, c stands for "cup" 250 ml. Do you use Mealmaster as your recipe
database, if you do, most of the units convert more or less correctly between
ameican (cups etc) and metric.
as for pk, that is packet and sweet 'n' low is an artificial sweetener, like
candarel, but which also comes in packets. I'm afraid I don't know how much a
"packet" holds - it's for that reason that I'm not very keen on quantities
like "can" or "packet" for recipes sent internationally, as no one can know
the sizes. However, one can always ask, right? :-))))
All the Best
Ian