Have An Avraham Karadi: A Unique Sandwich Experience
July 3rd, 2009
Dont you just love bizarre sandwiches? You dont have to actually make them or even eat them at all, but for some reason its kind of nice to know that there are those who like such things! I mean, ever heard of a “St. Paul”, which is apparently only available in St. Louis, Missouri, and only then in certain old-timey Chinese restaurants? Its a hunk of egg foo young on white bread with lettuce, tomato, and mayo ” sometimes even a slice of American cheese! Or the chow mein sandwich, which apparently is a common menu item on Route 195 in southern Massachusetts ” and not confined to Chinese restaurants! Others report having peanut butter-and-onion sandwiches, peanut butter-and-pickle sandwiches, or peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches with crushed potato chipsthere is no end to the variety of bizarre sandwiches out there!
Included in the list might be one of the most bizarre, the “Avraham Karadi” sandwich (A.K.A. Avi Karadi sandwich). It seems like it may have been created as a gourmet sandwich as it involves a tremendous amount of time and effort to gather and prepare the ingredients. I simply could not see anyone actually enjoying the resulting sandwich, but that’s just me as there has been talk that it is popular in some locations. Here is the list of ingredients:
Passum, a sweet wine sauce from ancient Roman times. This is produced by boiling the must (whole fruits including the seeds, stems, and leaves pressed) and then adding honey in order to thicken it up.
Garum, a salty fish sauce from ancient Rome, approximated today by combining passum, oregano and fish paste.
An ancient Roman standby, Pine nut sauce, is made by mixing in vinegar, honey and pine nuts as well as a bit of pepper and lovage.
To finish it off add spinach, onions, lettuce and tomatoes as desired. Rye bread would be the usual choice, but black Russian bread comes in at a distant second. As found in egg salad “Egg Paste” is sometimes also added. Now the meat, Roast Beef or Pastrami are some of the favored meats to use. Of course as will all recipes there are some variations, but they all appear to stick to these main ingredients. Oddly, I was unable to find where the sandwiches nickname “Avraham Karadi” or “Avi Karadi” had come from.
1. Make the passum: Cook a quart of grape juice, reducing it to one-tenth its original volume. Add honey to taste.
2. The Garum: Add two full tablespoons of fish paste to the Passum. Then add a pinch of oregano.
Step Three: Making the pine nut sauce. You will need to soak the pine nuts for three hours in vinegar. Once completed you then want to blend it with honey and a few dashes of lovage and pepper.
Step Four: Building the sandwich. Spread egg paste on your rye bread (or your black Russian bread if that was your choice). Now add on the meat (Pastrami or Roast Beef) and add vegetables. Pour on the Passum, Garum, and Pine Nut Sauce as desired.
There you have it an “Avraham Karadi” (aka “Avi Karadi”) sandwich, enjoy!
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A Gift of Flowers for Men
July 3rd, 2009
Many women have hesitated to send flowers to their special guy on special occasions.. According to many behavioral studies, not only do men enjoy receiving flowers as a gift, but they also show an increase in social interaction and appear to be generally happier. This also had been proven in studies done years before on women who received flowers. In fact, it is said that over 60% of men surveyed by the Society of American Florists said that they would very much like to receive flowers for Valentine’s Day. So with this part of the mystery solved, how do we know what the best flowers are to send to a man?
Because it is not yet a common practice to send flowers to men, there are no steadfast rules. However, there are a few proven preferences. For example, men seem to prefer more vibrant colored flowers as opposed to the softer shades of pink or yellow. They like reds, blues, purples and oranges. Stick to vibrant colors and steer away from pastels, unless you know them to be a favorite.
Tropical flowers are also popular with the gents. They seem to find the angular lines of exotic and tropical flowers appealing. Adding a bit of greenery may make the arrangement of flowers appear to be more masculine. If the guy receiving the gift is good with plants in general, consideration may want to be given to something that is potted as opposed to cut flowers.
You will want to consider the role this man plays in your life as well as the occasion for which you are sending the flowers. If you want to be romantic or convey that message, roses are popular. To make it more masculine, trying an unusual color may help. An example would be blue roses. Be careful when sending roses because the color does mean something and if your guy is up on such things (or has a female friend that is) you may create a disaster by sending the wrong color/message.
When it comes to the color of roses, they usually mean the following:
Red stands for romance Yellow symbolize friendship Peach are to convey sincerity or gratitude Orange means desire Pink is to symbolize happiness or a secret love /crush White stands for purity Blue means unattainable or impossible
Other than roses, there are still a host of wonderful flowers out there that can do the job. Chrysanthemums, carnations, irises, lilies are all popular with the guys and come in a host of bright colors. With all of this being said, if you are still nervous about how your guy will react to getting flowers it can be toned down by adding something to the mix such as incorporating one of his hobbies into the bouquet. For example, if your guy likes fish, arrange a single flower or small bunch of flowers fastened to a new fishing rod with a bow. Try to be creative because after all, there are no rules here other than he has to be pleased with his gift.
It is also suggested that if you are unsure of what to send, you can contact a reputable florist who will have a good grasp on not only what flowers to use in the bouquet, but also how to dress them up. They will know how to help you send the perfect bouquet to the man in your life. Be brave because after all, men love to receive gift just like the girls do and for the same reasons. Most importantly, sending flowers shows that you are thinking about them!
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Keeping The Dust Level Low In Woodworking Workshops
July 3rd, 2009
In other articles, we have talked about some of the dangers that having a buildup of sawdust in the air and in general in the shop can do. It’s important that you keep a good control on it for your physical health, to avoid accidents, to keep your projects dust free and to preserve your tools.
You may take a look around your shop and be thinking this isn?t applicable to me it?s not all that bad. If you want some proof that it is or some assurance that its not then you can conduct a test to determine this.
At the end of your workshop day turn off all the lights then shine a flashlight into the air. Everything that you see there you have been breathing in all day. If this isn?t enough to convince you to wear a respirator then you are risking developing some serious health problems. If the test serves no other purpose it will at least tell, you if the air is clean enough for you to put the finish on your project which of course should be dust free.
As if one type of dust wasn?t enough to deal with there are actually three types that you must contend with. If you plane by hand then you are going to compile shavings. These wouldn?t get into your lungs but they will sure clog up your hoses. The bi products of your routers and shapers for example will be wood chips. Here you will want a shop vac to gather these up.
You must design a dust control regime and it really isn?t difficult. The first and most simple method is ventilation. Just keeping a window or door open helps immensely. It would be even more effective if you blew the dust out by fan.
Another valuable piece of equipment is air cleaners. These automatically filter the air then recycle it. There are very effective for small particles. There is a variety of other equipment on the market to help you keep your shop a safe place to work in. There are shop vacuums designed for heavy-duty removal then various types of dust collectors such as single and duel stage collectors. Then there are separators that will segregate the various sizes of debris. Then if you want to get really elaborate, there are whole shop systems.
The whole point is that you want to use whatever method you can to keep the various types of sawdust under control. Aside from your health and safety, it?s most frustrating when your projects work out great then the finish is full of dust particles.
Ideally the best thing to do is incorporate the simple measures that we have talked about here and if they are not doing a good enough job then research some of the more larger aggressive ways that we have supplied as options to you as well. Where ever you buy your tools and equipment from should have various options for you to consider. They are well worth the time and money to invest in.
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Learning How To Finish Basement The Simple Way
July 3rd, 2009
You can learn how to finish basement projects the simple way. Finishing a basement is not as complex as you might imagine. There are just a few simple steps to follow, and then you can accomplish the basement you have always wanted. You are already envisioning that new home office, guest room, living area or entertainment center”now its time to learn how to finish basement projects and enjoy the outcome.
Evaluating Your Basement - Before you even start thinking of an exciting theme for your new basement decor, you need to pay serious attention to the existing problems your basement may already be having. Waterproofing is one of the first things you should consider when finishing a basement. You will have to build a waterproof basement first and foremost. Do not overlook this essential part of the project, as the concrete in your basement is likely to be porous, soaking up water and having some major leakage.
Leak Problems - Untreated concrete gathers water and dampness through what is called wicking. The water an dampness ruins the integrity of the cement. When you close up the cement in your basement, water and dampness are no longer able to gather into the cement and ruin it. Imagine, you are going to remodel your basement, place some expensive furniture and carpentry in it, and you basement starts to leak or even flood without warning. You would not want everything in your basement, especially the expensive ones, to become ruined because you skipped the simple process of waterproofing!
Basement Insulation - The next important step to make is to have your basement properly insulated. If your basement is not already insulated, this step is very important. Proper insulation is vital in managing weather temperatures. It is also great for many other things, such as lowering your cooling and heating bills.
Woking on Basement Walls - Work on your walls. You will have to hide your OSB board or insulation with something to guard it and to make it look aesthetically pleasing. Sheetrock is often used by many homeowners, but you could go for some type of paneling. If there is still some remaining dampness, then simple sheetrock can handle it. If you want, you could use sheetrock and apply a coat of sealer.
Lighting Accents - Now lets get to the fun part: lighting. Generally, basements do not have sufficient lighting. They often remind us of a dark and murky place that no one goes to. Depending on what purpose you want your basement to have, there may be a need to boost the lighting of your basement. Can lighting fixtures are particularly ideal for basements with low ceilings, since they are simple in design and really do not take up a lot of space. You should not just rely on artificial lighting, though. To maximize the amount of light in your basement, use natural light coming from the outside. Utilize French doors instead of solid ones; use larger windows or glass blocks; use mirrors to reflect more light.
Floors and Subfloors - As for your floors, you do not have to settle for carpeting. You could go for wooden flooring or tiles. No matter what type of flooring you use, you might want to have a subfloor if you are having a huge problem with dampness or flooding. Now that you know how to finish basement projects, go ahead and start your own. As you can see, its not that much of a complicated task.
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