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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=98 BGCOLOR="#006600" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="0aa8dfc3.png"> <div> <I><B>~  Lee's  Archives  ~</B></I></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1017f180.gif" border=0 width="895" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>Go to:</B></FONT><B>   /   </B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owens Haiku"><U><B>Owen's Haiku </B></U></A><B> /   </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lees Pages"><U><B>Lee's Pages  </B></U></A><B>  /   </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owen Lees Web Site"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT><B>  /   </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owens Book"><U><B>Owen's Book </B></U></A><B>   /   </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Family"><U><B>Our Family</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B>_______________________________________________________</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>_______________________________________________________</B></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>~  Lee's  Archives  ~</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="09d7f190.gif" border=0 width="895" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>G</B><B>o to: </B></FONT><B>  /  </B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owens Haiku"><U><B>Owen's Haiku</B></U></A><B>  /   </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Family"><U><B>Our Family</B></U></A><B>   /   </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owen Lees Web Site"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT><B>  /   </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Owens Book"><U><B>Owen's Book </B></U></A><B>   /  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>Other Links</B></FONT></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=510 BGCOLOR="#FFCCB2" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1008dfc3.png"> <div> <I>January,</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><I> 2004   </I></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006600" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>SOUPA   AVGOLEMONO</B></FONT></div> <div>  (GG's Lemon Rice Soup)</div> <div> <B>Ingredients:</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="404" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 157 ><NOBR><div> 2 qt                        Chicken broth</div> <div> 1 cup                      Milk</div> <div> 1/2 cup                  Strained  white rice </div> <div> 2  eggs                   Separate the  whites and yolks </div> <div> 3  Lemons              Juice only </div> <div> 1/2 stick                Butter</div> <div> 1 Tbsp                    corn starch</div> <div> Salt                         To taste</div> <div> (Chopped parsley is optional)</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Stir the milk and cornstarch together and beat in the egg yolks.</div> <div> Set aside.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Preparation:</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="422" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 454 WIDTH="418"><div> Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a large pot or kettle.  Gradually add the rice, stirring constantly until the broth boils again. </div> <bR> <div> Add the butter during the above.</div> <div> Reduce the heat, cover, and  simmer until  the rice is tender,</div> <div> about 15 minutes. </div> <bR> <div> Remove from the heat and keep warm while preparing the</div> <div> avgolemono. </div> <bR> <div> Ladle 2 cups of the hot broth from soup mixture into a </div> <div> measuring cup. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites </div> <div> in large bowl until stiff but not dry.  Continue to beat while </div> <div> adding the yolks, milk and cornstarch mixture into whites.</div> <div> Gradually add the lemon juice.</div> <bR> <div> Slowly add some of the hot broth to the egg-lemon mixture, beating steadily. Stir the mixture into the soup and cook over minimum heat, without boiling, until the soup thickens enough to coat a spoon. </div> <bR> <div> Season to taste for salt, and keep warm over hot water until ready to serve. Top with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.</div> <bR> <div> Pass the pepper mill at the table for additional zest.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>   Makes 8 servings. Mmmmmmm.</div> <div> <B>  </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lees Pages"><U><B><IMG SRC="03b0e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT=" " ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>  </B></div> <div> <B> Back to  Lee </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="L12"><U><B><IMG SRC="02f0e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="previous" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>Last Month                                   Next Month</B><A HREF="id93.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="L14"><U><B><IMG SRC="0300e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT=" " ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <B> Last Year</B></div> <div> <B> </B><A HREF="id88.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="L7"><U><B><IMG SRC="03e0e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT=" " ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=382 BGCOLOR="#006600" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="0558dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I>February, 2004  </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><B>Valentine's Lobster Pudding</B></FONT></div> <div>  <B>Come on Guys ..... Fix this for HER</B></div> <div> <B>Ingredients:</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="338" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 209 ><NOBR><div> 1 lb           lobster meat </div> <div> 2 cups      cubed brioche </div> <div> 2               shallots </div> <div> 1 Tbls      extra virgin olive oil </div> <div> 2 Tbls      brandy </div> <div> 2 large      egg yolks </div> <div> 1 large      egg </div> <div> 1 cup        heavy cream </div> <div> 1 tsp         kosher salt </div> <div> ½ tsp       white pepper </div> <div> 1 tsp         finely chopped fresh tarragon </div> <div> dash         nutmeg </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Making the Bread Pudding: </div> <div> <B>Preparation:</B></div> <div> Preheat oven to 300 </div> <bR> <div> The recipe will go a lot quicker if you do all your prep work first </div> <div> and then assemble. Get  a sharp knife, cutting board, cookie </div> <div> sheet and a couple of small bowls. </div> <div>  </div> <div> First, dice the brioche into ¼ inch cubes and spread onto the cookie sheet.  Pop into the oven for 10 minutes.  The brioche should be </div> <div> dry but not brown.</div> <bR> <div> Next, finely chop the shallots and place into one of the small  bowls. Coarsely chop the lobster meat and place into the other bowl. </div> <bR> <div> Place the olive oil in a skillet along with the shallots and cook over </div> <div> moderate heat for about 5 minutes, or until tender.   Remove the </div> <div> skillet from the heat, add  the  brandy and  ignite without setting </div> <div> yourself on fire.   Shake the flaming skillet until the flames die out.</div> <div> Transfer the mix to a bowl and stir in the lobster meat. </div> <bR> <div> In another bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add the </div> <div> lobster mix and the brioche and gently mix. Set the bowl in the refrig-</div> <div> erator for 30-60 minutes to allow the brioche to soak up the custard </div> <div> mix. If you like, this whole process can be done one day in advance </div> <div> in advance. Just keep the mixture refrigerated until ready to bake. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Finish the Bread Pudding: </div> <div> Preheat the over to 350</div> <bR> <div> Spray a 5 x 8 pan (foil works well, too) with nonstick cooking spray.  </div> <div> Put the bread pudding mix into it and cover with foil.   Place the pan </div> <div> into a larger roasting pan, that you filled with enough water to reach </div> <div> about halfway up the side of the bread pudding pan. Place this into </div> <div> the over and bake about 30 minutes. Remove the </div> <div> foil and continue baking about 15 more minutes. If a knife inserted</div> <div> in the center comes out clean, it's done.</div> <bR> <div> Run a sharp knife around the sides of the pan and invert it over a </div> <div> plate. Cut it in half, place  a pool of sauce on two plates and set a </div> <div>  piece of  the pudding right side up on each plate. Garnish with </div> <div> chopped tarragon and service. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>        <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Serves two ... just 2 ... 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