Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 07:48:14 -0400
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
This one made me laugh out loud. Nell the black Lab thinks I must
have imaginary friends just like she does. Thanks to "Dr Spagheti"
for sending it in.
A woman went to her psychiatrist and said, "Doctor, I want to talk to
you about my husband. He thinks he's a refrigerator."
"That's not so bad," said the doctor. "It's a rather harmless
complex."
"Well, maybe," replied the lady. "But he sleeps with his mouth open
and the light keeps me awake."
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The quintessential All-American dessert is apple pie, although the
dish didn't originate here but was brought by early British settlers.
I remember when every road-side diner in the country offered a slice
of Cheddar cheese with apple pie, and maybe some still do. The more
ubiquitous "a la mode" version places a scoop of vanilla ice cream on
top. Both ways are good, and both are as American as... well, you
know.
Apple Pie
5 to 6 cups (1.25 to 1.5 L) apples, peeled,
cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar, or to taste
2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) nutmeg
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
2 9 inch (22 cm) pastry pie shells
1 Tbs (15 ml) sugar mixed with
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
Combine the apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
in a mixing bowl and toss to coat the apple slices. Line a pie plate
with one of the pastry shells and transfer the apples to the shell.
Dot the apples with the butter. Moisten the edge of the pastry and
place the second pastry shell on top. Trim and crimp the edge, and
make several slits in the top with a sharp knife. Sprinkle the sugar
and cinnamon mixture over the top. Bake in a preheated 450F (230C)
oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350F (180C) and bake
for an additional 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the type of apples
used. The pie is done when the apples are tender and the crust is
golden brown. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. Makes one
9-inch (22 cm) pie.
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