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huskie comments on EL WISWISYU Yes your books are important, I agree, but the rest of the stuff, sort it, and keep your favourites. Everytime we move I have to make a decision on what to keep and what to throw/give away. We are downsizing and it has been major task, but one you will soon discover it was for the better. Cheers
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huskie comments on EL WISWISYU Ummm, Sorry to hear about your Mum, and It is a very difficult ailment that affects so many people...I have been in the same situation with a very close relative; she died a few years back. I know all about moving and absolutely hate it!!! But when all is done and you are finally in your new home, you will love unpacking and decorating. Do not think twice about getting rid of things you do not need, just do it and do not look back. Remember, if you have not used those things in over a year, then you do not need them anymore. Good luck in your new home and enjoy it Cheers
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huskie comments on It's Official: Today, the NBER Declares USA in a Recession......... Was there any doubt ever that a recession was at full speed a year ago? I don't think so... Cheers
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huskie comments on EL WISWISYU No Desi, not going to Colombia until April 2009 for a couple of weeks. Will stay in the Balkans, perhaps a short trip somewhere. Have you moved yet? Will you stay home or go somewhere? Why don't you come and visit? Cheers
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huskie comments on Cheap Air Fares??? To Bombay There was a terror attack just announced in Mumbai, so just be careful if you are going to be in the area. Apparently, there have been threats of a terror attack within the last 24 hours Cheers
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huskie comments on Oh yes we just bought a TICKET! Peter: There was a terror attack just announced in Mumbai, so just be careful if you are going to be in the area. Apparently, there have been threats of a terror attack within the last 24 hours Cheers
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huskie comments on A Sticky Bun, Anyone? Yeah Desi, I sure can.....come on, in English please or Spanish, french or Italian, none of that swedish lingo Cheers
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huskie comments on The Banana Test Q What did the hurricane say to the coconut tree? Hold on to your nuts, this is no ordinary blow job Q Why did the banana cross the road? A Q How many bananas does it take to change a lightbulb? A Q What do bananas, Hitler, and Napoleon have in common? A There were 3 people on a raft in the middle of the ocean: An American, an Irishman and a banana. The banana killed them both. Q What do you get if you cross a banana with a poor young female peasant? A Q What do you get when you cross a banana with Jane Fonda? A Q What's the different between a banana and a bucket of s**t? A Q What did the banana say to the vibrator? A Cheers
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huskie comments on A Sticky Bun, Anyone? Yes, Desi they do look delicious, will you share the recipe? Cheers
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huskie comments on Europe's Happiest People I agree with Eastern Europeans and Balkans people being the unhappiest, they all come from communist ruled countries Cheers
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huskie comments on The Banana Test you both ahhh so smart!! I did answer... squarrel= hopelessly stupid must be age REALLY kicking-in arggg!! cheers
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huskie comments on Europe's Happiest People The winter is long and love making is rampant, that is why they are the happiest (hehe) Cheers
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huskie comments on Unhappy People Watch TV, Happy People Read/Socialize I would agree with this article 100% I would add that happy people like traveling and discovering new cultures, languages and foods Cheers
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huskie comments on Nominate Best PBH Contributors from Present to Past Good for you Mongo!!! I think you are in the right path...I bought a finca in LlanoGrande, Antioquia and cannot wait to get there and enjoy the rest of our crazy lives. I was born in Colombia but left over 35 years ago and my roots are calling me back, as far as my husband, he loves Colombia very much as well, he was born and raised in the US, a true Gringo. (that is a joke) Cheers to you and your Girlfriend
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huskie comments on Have you been lost money yet? Better check! I'll stay away from CC Monterrey at all costs!!! Not for shopping or anything else. The place is full of crooks Cheers
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huskie comments on I called BanColombia today to see why they haven't returned my 18 grand. I did not have any problems opening a bank account at Bancolombia or Banco de Bogota, but I had influential help...I spoke to two different Bancolombia branches, the first one refused to open an account because I have been outside Colombia and eventhough I have a cedula and Colombian passport , they would not do it. Then I was lucky enough to find out that my cousin's sister in-law is an executive for the bank and she helped me through the process and was able to open the account at another Bancolombia branch. No problem when I went to Banco de Bogota; by that time, I knew and was prepared to answer the right questions asked by the person who opened the account. I must say Colombia has the weirdest, most complicated and most ridiculous banking laws in the whole world!!!! Nowhere, in the planet have I encountered such a complicated system and believe me I have lived in many different parts of the world. When will they learn? Cheers
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huskie comments on I called BanColombia today to see why they haven't returned my 18 grand. Ok, I will not, Thanks for the advise. What is form 5? Cheers
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huskie comments on I called BanColombia today to see why they haven't returned my 18 grand. BTW I did not have any problems buying my finca as the seller had an account in Panama and the purchase money was wired directly form my US bank to his dollar account in Panama. Cheers
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huskie comments on I called BanColombia today to see why they haven't returned my 18 grand. What my bank in the US told me is that they will make two small transfers to the account in Bancolombia (they call it trial transfer) and that I should check back at my bank in the US to see if the money was tranfered and then ckeck with Bancolombia to check same. My problem is that I am outside the US and Colombia right now and need to put money into Bancolombia to pay for expenses for a home I bought in Medellin( caretaker,phone, electricity, health insurance and so forth. So I do not want for them to hold and ""take my money" if you know what I mean...So, Loid, you think 2.000.00us would be ok? Thanks and cheers
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huskie comments on I called BanColombia today to see why they haven't returned my 18 grand. What if you transfer USD from a bank in the US to Bancolombia, maybe about 2,000.00usd anybody? Cheers
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huskie comments on PBH Cookbook Red Wine Poached Pears
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Ingredients
1 lemon
1 orange
1 bottle red wine (recommended: Shiraz/Syrah or Zinfandel)
8 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon cloves
4 cardamom seeds
2 star anise
1 bay leaf
6 Bartlett pears, peeled
Directions
Juice the lemon and orange, reserving the juiced citrus halves. Put the juice, citrus halves, wine, water, honey, ginger, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, star anise and bay leaf in a wide saucepot. Gently place the pears into the liquid. Make a circle of parchment paper that is 1/2-inch larger than the pot and cover surface completely with the parchment paper Make sure the pears are fully submerged but not touching the bottom of the pot. Bring the poaching liquid and pears to a boil, then reduce the heat to just below a simmer.
Cook the pears until fork tender. Test for doneness by inserting a sharp knife in the base; there should be little resistance when fully cooked. Gently transfer pears to a glass or ceramic bowl. Pour enough poaching liquid over pears just to cover. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight; the longer the pears soak, the darker they will become.
Strain remaining poaching liquid and return to saucepan. Cook over high heat until a syrupy consistency is achieved or the syrup coats the back of a spoon. Chill until the pears are served.
Use a parisienne scoop to remove each pear's core, hollowing out a 1-inch wide cavity that starts at the base and extends 3/4 of the way up the pear. Place the pear, base side down, in a bowl and surround with 1-ounce of the syrup. Serve.
Note: *Make sure the poaching liquid is kept below a simmer so that the delicate pears don't fall apart from the agitation of the liquid.
Use immediately or refrigerate and return to room temperature.
Serves 6
Cook time about 1 hour
I love this dessert
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huskie comments on PBH Cookbook Natilla
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Ingredientes
1 litro de leche
1/2 libra de panela o raspadura, bien quebrada
1 astilla grande de canela
2 paquetes de fécula de maíz de 90 gramos cada uno
Preparación
Poner a hervir un litro de leche, media libra de panela o raspadura, 1 astilla grande de canela. Cuando esté hirviendo agregar 2 paquetes de fécula de maíz disuelta en un poco de agua o leche. Batir seguido y cuando revuelva y vea el fondo de la olla o de la paila, retire del fogón y la pone en los recipientes con canela en polvo por encima. Tambien se le puede agregar un poco de coco rayado.
Tiempo preparación: 30 min. para 4 personas
BUÑUELOS
Tiempo de preparación: 20 minutos
Porciones: 8/10 porciones
Ingredientes:
2 libras de queso fresco, molido
1 ½ de harina de maíz
2 huevos batidos
¼ de taza de leche
1 cucharadita de azúcar
Aceite
Preparación:
Se mezclan todos los ingredientes, se amasan hasta lograr una masa suave. Se forman bolitas con las manos húmedas y se ponen a freír en aceite caliente (bien caliente). Se deja que doren y se ponen a escurrir en papel absorbente.
Nota: la prueba para verificar que el aceite está bien caliente, es poner una pequeña bolita de la masa, si ésta sube a la superficie inmediatamente, esto indica que el aceite ya está con la temperatura adecuada.
UMUM Good
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huskie comments on Kitchen Problems and PBH Cookbook 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 Cup Water 1 small bunch flat leaf-parsley; very finely chopped (should equal about 1/2 cup) 1 medium onion; very finely chopped 4 cloves garlic; very finely minced 1/2 of a red bell pepper; seeded and finely diced (optional) 1 tomato; peeled, seeded, finely chopped (optional) 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 Teaspoon bay leaf (laurel); very small flakes 1 Tablespoon coarse salt 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper hot chili flakes to taste Make sure all of the fresh ingredients are well washed and clean before preparing. Add all of the ingredients except the oil and vinegar into a large bowl and toss well to make sure that the salt is spread evenly around the ingredients. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Next add the vinegar and water. Mix well. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Finally add the oil and mix well. Make sure that the liquids cover the rest of the ingredients. If not add equal parts of oil, water, and vinegar until they are covered at least by a quarter of an inch. Transfer to a non-reactive clean bowl or jar that can be covered. Make sure to cover well. Place in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend overnight. For better results prepare at least 2 or 3 days ahead of time. Note: If you like garlic, add more...I like it very garlicky Cheers
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huskie comments on Taking my dogs back to USA I agree with muffiemae, tranquilizers are not good at all Cheers
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huskie comments on Taking my dogs back to USA As long as you have health certificates up-to date,( 24-48hrs before flight) all vaccinations and the proper kennels and of course the money to pay for their transport you will not have any problems Cheers
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huskie comments on I NEED A PLACE IN MEDELLIN try this, Jamie has nice apartments for rent. I have stayed at one for a month and was really nice, safe, clean, nice area close to transportation and convenient. http://www.apartments-medellin.com/ Cheers
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huskie comments on Looking to rent a apartment in Medellin http://www.apartments-medellin.com/ Contact Jamie, he has a couple of very nice places Cheers
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huskie comments on Kitchen Trouble Absolutely Desi, do put the recipes in your blog, WHAT FUN!! I read it and it is a great one Cheers
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huskie comments on Interesting Spa in Medellin? When is your B'Day? Try the Spa at Oviedo Mall....I believe is called La Riviera Spa Cheers and Happy B'Day!!
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huskie comments on Kitchen Trouble Desi: Have you heard of this book: It's a good cookbook Secrets of Colombian Cooking By Patricia McCausland-Gallo http://books.google.com/books?id=JqxNgWs6qSwC http://www.lablaa.org/blaavirtual/modosycostumbres/deviandas/indice.htm Cheers
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huskie comments on Kitchen Trouble Desi a good winter soup, oatmeal soup...make a good broth with chicken or beef, with onions, garlic, celery, carrots, cilantro, flat parsley, salt and pepper. Boil for a while, or you can sautee the meat, add vegetables and add water. Let it cook for a while. When done you can take the meats out and save them for somthing else or serve them ( I usually save them for later) the add veggies, carrots, peas and potatoes and the raw out meal and let cook. I like this soup very much, it is healthy and filling and good for a cold winter night. This is my own recipe. Here is a recipe for an spicy oatmeal soup I found: Spicy Oatmeal Soup 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1 large leek, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 medium potato, diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 1 rib celery, diced 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives 1 tablespoon shallot or onion, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Spike (or Mrs. Dash) 1 dash hot sauce, to taste 1/4 cup oats, regular or quick-cooking 1/2 cup white wine Heat peanut oil in large saucepan and add leeks. Cook 2-3 minutes over medium high heat. Add carrot, potato, zucchini, celery and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add chives, shallot, tarragon, basil, Spike and hot sauce. Boil gently 20 minutes. Add oatmeal and cook another 5 minutes. Add wine and cook another 15 minutes. Yield: 4 servings. Nutritional information per serving Nutrient Amount % Daily Value Calories 161 kcal - Total Fat 3 g 4% Saturated fat trace 2% Monounsaturated fat 1 g 5% Polyunsaturated fat 1 g 4% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 420 mg 17% Potasium 644 mg 18% Total Carbohydrates 20 g 7% Dietary Fiber 3 g 13% Protein 11 g 22% Calcium 59 mg 6% Iron 2 mg 13% Zinc 1 mg 6% Vitamin C 18 mg 29% Vitamin A 10684 UI 214% Vitamin A 1068 RE 107% Vitamin B6 .3 mg 14% Vitamin B12 .4 mcg 6% Thiamin B1 .1 mg 10% Riboflavin B2 .1 mcg 9% Folacin 48 mcg 12% Niacin 5 mg 27% Also you can make barley soup BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP 1 lb stew beef 8 cups water 1 pkg beef bouilliion 14 oz can of tomates 1 cup celery (chopped fine) 1 cup carrots 1 cup onoin 1/2 cup barley 1/4 cup parsley salt and pepper to taste garlic to taste (optional) Brown beef In 2 tbls oil. Add 8 cups waater to pot and boil, then simmer 1 1/2 hours. Take out meat and shred. Dissolve bouillion in 1/2 cup of water. Add vegEtables and bouillion to pot. Add Barley, parsley spices and meat. Simmer until barley is cooked. VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP WITH BARLEY 2 or 3 1-inch thick beef shank sections (1.5 to 2 lbs) 2 small cans mushrooms 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 8 bouillon cubes 6 to 8 cups water 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 1/4 cup pearl barley 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (or 1/2 tsp. salt plus 1/2 cup chopped celery) 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet or other browning sauce tarragon, thyme, garlic to taste Trim the meat from the bones, and then cut it into small cubes. Brown it in a large skillet or in the bottom of a dutch oven. Add onions and mushrooms and sauté until onions are starting to toast. Add 6 cups water, bouillon cubes. Add mixed vegetables, ketchup and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer for an hour, adding water as necessary to have enough stock. Add barley, simmer for another hour. Hint: adding the barley about an hour before the finish keeps it from bedoming too mushy. Another Favourite (cold or hot) LEEK AND POTATO SOUP: VICHYSSOISE 6-8 servings, about 2 1/2 quarts "Here is the mother of the family in all her simplicity. You'll note there's no chicken stock here, just water, leeks, potatoes, and salt in the soup base. However, you may include chicken stock if you wish, and you may certainly include milk. A bit of cream at the end is a nourishing touch, but by no means necessary." Note: If you are not puréeing the soup, cut the vegetables rather neatly. 4 cups sliced leeks, white part only 4 cups diced potatoes, old or baking potatoes recommended 6 to 7 cups water 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt or to taste 1/2 cup or more sour cream, heavy cream, or crème fraîche, optional 1 Tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced Special Equipment Suggested : A heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan with cover Simmering the soup . Bring the leeks, potatoes and water to the boil in the saucepan. Salt lightly, cover partially, and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Purée the soup if you wish. Taste, and correct seasoning. After chilling the soup, you may wish to stir in a little more cream. Taste carefully again, and correct the seasoning. Top each serving with a sprinkle of chives or parsley or even cilantro if you like, although that is not customary. Cheers and Bon Appetit
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huskie comments on New Medellin travel guide reviews | Santiamen, Champions Bar... Good post, Thanks Cheers
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huskie comments on Kitchen Trouble Pls Desi, send me some platanos this way, they are never to be found here in the Balkans (shitte!!) you cannot find anything from SA here at all, and I miss the food a lot Cheers
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huskie comments on Kitchen Trouble http://www.afuegolento.com/recetas/postres/golosinas/3481/ http://www.cocinavino.com/recetario/receta_info.php?id_receta=19549 http://www.cocinasano.com/recetas/postres/aborrajados I have never made them, but have eaten them and they are delicious, did not know their name either. Cheers
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huskie comments on Bravo Ingrid!!! Never heard of such book or a writer named Luis Eladio Perez, they must not have been nominated for the Nobel in Literature. I am so tired of the humility, sorry "ass" and pitiful look of Ms Betancourt, pictures and videos. UFF Cheers
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huskie comments on Small towns near Medellin Take a look around Guarne/Llano Grande/Rionegro Area, I think this is a perfect place for you to live. Fresh air, safe, beautiful landscapes and enough space for pets. I bought a finca in the area and I just love it there. They are building a brand new hospital very close to the airport, The San Vicente de Paul Hospital, which in my opinion is one of the best, it is being built with the latest technology and the best physicians in the area are connected to this hospital. As far as Vets, they have excellent ones ( I own 3 labs a Pekinese and a Shi-Tzu) so you will not have a problem, also you will be close to the airport which is a great advantage. I have seen your website, and would like to commend you for the work you are doing. Being an animal lover/defender myself, there is a lot of work to be done in this area of abandoned pets and overpopulation which only leads to pets being abused and negleted. If you would ever consider living in the area, I would be much interested in helping with this great cause. I will be moving to Colombia permanently next September Cheers
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