I'm just as likely to believe the concentration of Germans
theory. Or a dearth of discount food outlets, but still why

It's just a wild guess, based on the fact that we have Lidl (Wf got
the first one of those in the state), TJ's and Aldi. BTW, speaking of concentrations--read somewhere that somebody said Cary stood for
Concentrated Area of Relocated Yankees. I believe the town was in
exsistance long before it was discovered by Yankees.

I've known a number of northerners moved to the Research
Triangle area.

Aldi Nord and Sud would violate a long-standing truce is a
mystery. Lidl and one of the Aldis I could understand.

Just to add more confusion to people I guess. (G)

In the previous post to Nancy I guessed it might be a
conscious effort to crowd out competitors such as Lidl.

Weggie's competes on quality more than on price, its
protestations to the contrary notwithstanding.

Wegman's quality, especially in house brands, is much higher than house brands of some of the other stores in the area.

Up here, the advertising focuses on a hypothetical shopping
cart whose comparison numbers attempt to show that going to
Weggie's costs less than patronizing the opposition. Of
course, the products are hand-picked (and possibly the
prices rigged) to "prove" that.

Not good for them or your friendships but some people just don't

want > help, can't accept it or otherwise can't cope.
Yes, but when they age themselves off deliberately,
that's distressing.

True, but if help is rejected, there's not a lot of options open for the friend to take to be a help. Sometimes just friendship is the best you
can offer--and hope it will help.

A lot of the time there's nothing to be done, but that's
still frustrating and can be heartbreaking. This goes for
all sorts of watching them drive off a cliff behavior.

I've been exposed to Hep A.

But not contracted it. We've been out of Europe long enough that any chance of getting mad cow are long past--can't convince the Red

Cross of > that tho. If we (all who were in Europe in the danger time) could/would > donate, they wouldn't have many shortages.
Doesn't matter - I have the antibodies.

AFAIK, I've not been exposed to any of the Heps--nothing has ever come
back in blood work to indicate the possibility.

For me A is a certainty, C a possibility. Don't worry; no
contagion is possible; the only thing that can happen would
be a bit of a higher chance of liver cancer, but I hope I
die of something else first, like old age.

Success in small areas but not much of an impact over the larger

part of > the city. Not yet, anyway.
I figure the necessity will turn the former realm of the
tree-huggers into a more general practice.

It may--if they don't cut the trees down to make more gardening room.

That would be ironic, but a vegetable garden can be a
carbon sink as well.

My color discrimination is decent, but other visual things, ptui.

Not surprising.

Mexican-style pepper steak

I know the cilantro is basically a garnish, but I'd leave it out
entirely. Maybe sub in some other peppers, depending on what I had on
hand.

Goes without saying, though there are some dishes where cilantro
is basically indispensable.

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Title: Focaccia Rustica (Country Focaccia with Red Pepper Toppin
Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Nets
Yield: 2 focacce

MMMMM---------------------------DOUGH--------------------------------
2 md Garlic cloves, crushed
2 tb Olive oil
2 1/2 ts Dried yeast
1 1/3 c Warm water
3 3/4 c Unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
20 ea Sage leaves, roughly chopped

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3 ea Red or yellow bell peppers
3 md Red onions, thinly sliced
1/4 c Olive oil
4 md Ripe tomatoes, seeded &
-- squeezed dry
Basil leaves
1 ts Salt

Warm the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic
begins to brown. Discard the garlic & let the oil cool. Meanwhile
whisk the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes. Add the
cooled olive oil. Stir in the salt, flour & herbs & mix well. Knead
by hand for 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl,
cover & let rise until doubled.

Divide the dough in half & set each piece on an oiled 10 1/2" X 15
1/2" baking sheet Stretch the dough to cover as much of the sheet as
possible. Cover & let it relax for 15 minutes. Dimple & stretch the
dough some more. Let rise until it is puffy, about 50 minutes.

While it is rising, roast, peel & slice the peppers into thin strips.
Saute the onions in the 1/4 c olive oil over very low heat for 20 to
25 minutes until they are soft & limp.

Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly dip your fingers into the remaining
olive oil & dimple the tops of the dough. Divide the vegetables
evenly in half & distribute them over the focacce. Sprinkle with
basil & salt Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the dough is crispy on
the edges. Cool briefly & then remove from the sheets & let cool on
racks. Serve at room temperature.

Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"

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Hi Michael,

the first one of those in the state), TJ's and Aldi. BTW, speaking

of > concentrations--read somewhere that somebody said Cary stood for

Concentrated Area of Relocated Yankees. I believe the town was in existance long before it was discovered by Yankees.

I've known a number of northerners moved to the Research
Triangle area.

Good jobs there if you have the right skills set.

Aldi Nord and Sud would violate a long-standing truce is a
mystery. Lidl and one of the Aldis I could understand.

Just to add more confusion to people I guess. (G)

In the previous post to Nancy I guessed it might be a
conscious effort to crowd out competitors such as Lidl.

OTOH, Lidl seems to be making a big move to get themselves known, at
least in this area.

Weggie's competes on quality more than on price, its
protestations to the contrary notwithstanding.

Wegman's quality, especially in house brands, is much higher than

house > brands of some of the other stores in the area.

Up here, the advertising focuses on a hypothetical shopping
cart whose comparison numbers attempt to show that going to
Weggie's costs less than patronizing the opposition. Of

Publix does that--has the 2 carts in the entry way.

course, the products are hand-picked (and possibly the
prices rigged) to "prove" that.

Products are definatly hand picked; prices, I'm not sure how "rigged"
they can get since either store can initiate a "sale" to make you think
it's a low price. Some things stay on indefinate sales. (G)

Not good for them or your friendships but some people just

don't > ML> want > help, can't accept it or otherwise can't cope.

Yes, but when they age themselves off deliberately,
that's distressing.

True, but if help is rejected, there's not a lot of options open for

the > friend to take to be a help. Sometimes just friendship is the
best you > can offer--and hope it will help.

A lot of the time there's nothing to be done, but that's
still frustrating and can be heartbreaking. This goes for
all sorts of watching them drive off a cliff behavior.

True, offer what you can, stand back when neccessary, rejoice when
things go well, mourn when they don't.

AFAIK, I've not been exposed to any of the Heps--nothing has ever

come > back in blood work to indicate the possibility.

For me A is a certainty, C a possibility. Don't worry; no
contagion is possible; the only thing that can happen would
be a bit of a higher chance of liver cancer, but I hope I
die of something else first, like old age.

You're working toward that end, as we all are.

I figure the necessity will turn the former realm of the tree-huggers into a more general practice.

It may--if they don't cut the trees down to make more gardening

room.

That would be ironic, but a vegetable garden can be a
carbon sink as well.

Depending on the veggies planted.

My color discrimination is decent, but other visual things,

ptui. > Not surprising.

Mexican-style pepper steak

I know the cilantro is basically a garnish, but I'd leave it out entirely. Maybe sub in some other peppers, depending on what I had

on > hand.

Goes without saying, though there are some dishes where cilantro
is basically indispensable.

Those dishes are ones we avoid.

Title: Focaccia Rustica (Country Focaccia with Red Pepper Toppin
Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Nets
Yield: 2 focacce

But this looks like one to be devoured just out of the oven hot. (G)

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course, the products are hand-picked (and possibly the
prices rigged) to "prove" that.

Products are definatly hand picked; prices, I'm not sure how "rigged"
they can get since either store can initiate a "sale" to make you
think it's a low price. Some things stay on indefinate sales. (G)

Most of the stores here put out flyers with the sale items listed and
with prices shown. What aggravates us is Harris Teeter ads which only
say BOGO on items so that you have no real idea what the price is going
to be. Those ads do not entice us into going to Harris Teeter. The ads
with real prices shown do (sometimes) convince us to put the item on our
list and visit the store.

This sounds pretty involved. I'd just go to BJs and buy a box. Or
Klondike bars.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Ice Cream Sandwiches - Martha Stewart Living
Categories: Dessert, Dairy, Soup, Sandwich, Chocolate
Yield: 24 Sandwiches

2 c Plus 2 T all-purpose flour
2 tb Unsweetened cocoa
5 oz Semisweet chocolate
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c Unsalted butter
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Sugar
3 lg Eggs, at room temperature
1 pt Each strawberry, vanilla, &
-chocolate ice cream

Combine flour and cocoa and set aside. Melt together chocolates and
butter in medium bowl set over simmering water. Stir with a wooden
spoon until smooth. Add salt and sugar, stirring until sugar is almost
completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove bowl from heat. Beat in
eggs one at a time, then fold in flour mixture until well combined.
Let dough cool slightly in bowl; it will be very soft. Divide into
quarters and spoon onto plastic wrap. Flatten each piece of dough with
a wooden spoon, wrap well, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or
overnight.

When dough is firm, cut each piece in half. Cover a work surface with
plastic wrap. Place piece of dough on the plastic and cover with
another sheet; roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Keeping dough in
plastic, transfer to a baking sheet; place in freezer. Repeat process
until all dough is and rolled out. Stack sheets of dough in freezer
and chill until very firm, about 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 350'. Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove
sheets of dough from freezer one at a time. Place on a parchment-lined
work surface and peel off plastic wrap. Using a 2 1/2- inch round
cookie cutter, cut out dough and transfer circles to baking sheets.
Work quickly to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.

Bake until cookies are firm to the touch, 14 to 16 minutes, turning
baking sheet halfway through baking. Remove from oven and let cookies
cool slightly on pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

While cookies are baking, transfer ice cream (working with one flavor
at a time) to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle
attachment. Place ice cream in refrigerator to soften slightly, about
15 minutes. Beat ice cream on medium-high speed until soft enough to
spread, about 2 minutes, or beat with a wooden spoon. Set bowl in a
second bowl filled with ice. Spoon some softened ice cream onto a
cookie and top with another cookie. Place sandwich in freezer and
continue process. After the ice cream has hardened, wrap sandwiches
tightly in plastic wrap. Chill overnight in freezer.

Martha Stewart Living/August/94
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Hi Dale,

course, the products are hand-picked (and possibly the
prices rigged) to "prove" that.

Products are definatly hand picked; prices, I'm not sure how "rigged"
they can get since either store can initiate a "sale" to make you
think it's a low price. Some things stay on indefinate sales. (G)

Most of the stores here put out flyers with the sale items listed and
with prices shown. What aggravates us is Harris Teeter ads which only
say BOGO on items so that you have no real idea what the price is
going to be. Those ads do not entice us into going to Harris Teeter.
The ads with real prices shown do (sometimes) convince us to put the
item on our list and visit the store.

I usually have an idea of the pricing but very often the BOGO, BOG2,
B2G3 stuff is not what I want or need. HT used to be our store for some things--used to, could only get British Blend tea bags there, now
they're more widely available. Now our local go to place for a lot of
stuff is Publix, go to places in Raleigh will be Wegman's and Whole
Foods.

This sounds pretty involved. I'd just go to BJs and buy a box. Or Klondike bars.

Title: Ice Cream Sandwiches - Martha Stewart Living
Categories: Dessert, Dairy, Soup, Sandwich, Chocolate
Yield: 24 Sandwiches

It's a Martha Stewart recipe--meant to impress people with "look what I
took the time to make" sort of thing. I did that once with lasagne,
making the noodles from scratch, when my in laws came to visit once. (G)
Other than that, my cooking is more casual, not quite Erma Bombeck style
but not Martha Stewart style either.

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