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The word entrée is French. It originally denoted the "entry" of the dishes from the kitchens into the dining hall. In the illustration from a French fifteenth-century illuminated manuscript of the Histoire d'Olivier de Castille et d'Artus d'Algarb e, a fanfare from trumpeters in the musicians' gallery announces the processional entrée of a series of dishes preceded by a covered cup that is the ancestor of the tureen, carried by the maître d'hôtel . The entrée will be shown round the hall but served only to the high table (though it does not stand on a dais in this hall), where the guests are set apart by a gold-and-crimson damask canopy of estate. In traditional French haute cuisine , the entrée preceded a larger dish known as the relevé , which "replaces" or "relieves" it, an obsolete term in modern cooking, but still used as late as 1921 in Escoffier's Le Guide Culinaire . In France, the modern restaurant menu meaning of entrée ...

Beet Falafel with Hemp Seed–Tahini Dressing Charlie and Kathleen Schaffer Schaffer’s Genuine Foods Moroccan Spice Blend: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1/4 teaspoon cloves Beet Falafel: 1/2 pound peeled beets 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 teaspoon salt 1 cups panko bread crumbs, plus more for coating 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon lemon zest Canola oil as needed Hemp Seed–Tahini Dressing: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon harissa 1/4 teaspoon salt 3–4 slices pita bread, halved To make the Moroccan spice blend, combi...

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Jacob who became the father of Israel by virtue of a bowl of lentils, which he'd been preparing, and used to buy his elder brother's birthright (and, by the way, went on to wrestle an angel) filtered that patriarchal event through many centuries so that the food became an Italian New Year's tradition: a required item on the New Year's menu -- Eve or Day, their shape brings to mind tiny coins and people eat them in the hope that they won't want for anything for the coming year. Lentils are very versatile, and, not to mention, nutritious. Therefore, two recipes are offered -- one more traditional than the other along with young gentlemen who seem to be quite versatile themselves. While it wouldn't be right to refer to them as nutritious, it seems they may know a thing or two about nutrition and wrestling angels Zuppa di Lenticchie (Lentil Soup) 2 tablespoons fruity Olive Oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 small fennel bulb, diced 4 cups c...

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CELEBRATE LLANVIEW! A TRIBUTE PARTY HONORING the FINALE of ONE LIFE TO LIVE Benefitting a SEASON OF CONCERN Sponsorship Provided By: YES Vodka, Dana Hotel and Spa, Robert Jeffrey Salon, and Wilde Bar & Restaurant For Immediate Release 30 December 2011 Contact: MPE Productions, Inc. Producer: jasondspitzer@gmail.com Save the Date! Chicago Welcomes Stars of ABC’s One Life to Live to Sidetrack Video Bar as they “Celebrate Llanview!” honoring 43 years on the ABC Network. Come to Chicago to watch the very last episode with fans of the show on January 13, 2012, once again being held at Sidetrack Video Bar. Following the success of “Celebrate Pine Valley!” in September, “soap opera socialite” Jason Spitzer will welcome past and present actors from ABC’s ONE LIFE TO LIVE for “Celebrate Llanview! A Tribute Party" honoring the Series Finale, benefitting Season of Concern. “The event was a huge hit with the fans and the actors,” says Jason of the All My Children event back in S...

Giovanni Vitacolonna reflects on how his friend Tim Scott, the late actor, and Tim Horn, the current editor-in-chief of AIDSmeds, have inspired him. Go here

We are one, after all, you and I, together we suffer, together exist and forever will recreate each other.

Et Verbum Caro Factum Est et Habitavit in Nobis. And the Word was Made Flesh and dwelt among us. The Word that came forth from God was made Flesh. Exegesis of ancient philosophy and thought places much emphasis on the power of the word. The Word that came from God took form in humanity. That’s what Jesus is supposedly all about: God and humanity as one and the same entity. John, the Beloved Disciple is the attributed author of the above quote which is essential to the Liturgy of the Word in Roman Catholic ritual, and is part of that ritual on Xmas. John was the one whose head rested on the chest of the Lord during the Last Supper. John was the one to whom the Lord entrusted his mother when he was dying. John is usually depicted as a young handsome man. He is the Beloved above and beyond the rest of the disciples. A type of intimacy was attributed to and recorded about John's relationship to Jesus. Let it be said here and now that Jesus Christ, according to the accepted Sacred ...

Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation. ~ de Chardin This is a magical time of year. This is the time of year to manifest divine gracious gifts, most of which are the great people in our lives. It is magical because it is that time to shed the light on who we are. It is when we enthrone the Sun God, the symbol and the manifestation of self, in Latin, ego which also means "I". The longest hours of daylight accentuate the virtue of loving one's self. Here comes the Sun King! In both Northern and Southern hemispheres, it is a celebration of light in our life cycles ...

We saw Trevor more than once yesterday and he was part of the sign off in one of his sexiest poses. So, we thought we'd spend Sunday with him. He has a website: www.trevoradamsgym.com from his website: 6. Do you have any special dream? If you could choose 5 most important things for you in life, what would it be and why? The 5 most important things for me in life would be total happiness. Its really hard to some them up in 5 reasons because there are always more things. The simplest things in life like eating your favorite foods to taking a nap can be very soothing, but after careful consideration, I would have to say that: #5 being able to travel whenever I want would be important because I like to meet new people and see other places, #4 to go across seas to Europe one day to look around, network, and slap some bitches would be great too, lol #3 to be very successful in whatever the future brings to me, #2 start my own animal charity #1 be happy. 7. Do you think we are living...