Shad Roe with Bacon

First of all do you know what is shad roe??? Shad are one of fish where the eggs are valued more that the fish itself. Shad roe is vaguely fishy but not overpoweringly and the texture is similar to a good meatball(soft yet meaty). The classic way ti cook this delicacy is cooked in bacon fat and it will served with lemon and a fresh spring herbs.

Ingredients:



4-6 lobes of shad roe
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon salt
6-10 pieces of smoky , thick-cut bacon
1 lemon quartered
fresh herbs such as chevil , fennel or parsley to garnish



Directions:

Combine the salt and 2 cups cold water, mix until it's dissolved. Submerge the roes in the salt water and let soak in the fridge overnight.
Slowly cook the bacon until crispy then set aside to drain.
Meanwhile flour the roes and set aside until the bacon is done.
When the bacon is finished turn the heat to medium high and cook the shad roe for 1 minute.
Turn the heat down to medium then cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Do it again in the other side.
To serve, arrange bacon on a plate place the fesh herbs on the bacon and the roes on the top . Serve with a lemon wedge.



Source: allrecipe.com

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Rob Ford slams TTC chair Karen Stintz

MayorRod Ford and his brother(Councillor Doug Ford) took turns castigating TTC chair Karen Stintz on their radio show for supporting a lease extension for the company that runs newsstands in the subway.


Ford said last Sunday at CFRB Newstalk 1010 “ The Toronto Transit Commission should have pursue competitive bids for the right to operate 65 subway newsstands , 8 lottery booths , 2 bakeries and 2 cafes”.


He devoted a major segment of the two hour talk show to the dealand heaping blame on Stintz.


He started off the program by congratulating Kathleen Wynne for winning tha provincial Libertal leadership before fielding calls from citizens about transit overcrowding , a power outage downtown and broken street lights in North Toronto.


He repeatedly referred to the TTC deal, which saw the commission last week approve a $48-million, 15-year lease extension to Tobmar Investments, which franchises the Gateway newsstands.

“What happened last week was absolutely appalling if you ask me,” Ford said. “It’s absolutely an embarrassment.”

The mayor told his radio audience that he called Stintz for an explanation but didn’t hear back. The Star reached Stintz, meanwhile, who said Sunday she called the mayor last week, upon hearing that Councillor Ford was criticizing the deal.

After failing to connect, Stintz said she “she called him back the next day, left a detailed message explaining the deal, and I never heard from him since.”

On the radio, the Fords interviewed a competitor, International News president Sam Davis, who reiterated that he could have offered more if the TTC has sought bids, and suggested up to four companies may have bid.

“We’re saying at minimum we can increase that,” Davis said. “Let’s assume 10 per cent. That’s $5 million more. That’s a lot of subway tokens.”

Stintz said Tobmar’s unsolicited proposal was considered attractive because it included a 67-per-cent rent boost, a $1.5-million signing bonus and $1.5 million in store renovations.

She added that the deal has been under consideration since last October, and nothing prevented International News, from filing its own unsolicited offer. “We had talked to International . . . They indicated they would submit an unsolicited proposal but they never did.”

DougFord scoffed at the notion that Tobmar’s offer was attractive.

“How do you know it’s a good deal when you don’t go out and get a competitive bid?” he said. “You don’t have a clue. This is what happens from a person that has never run a business in their entire lives.”

Source: thestar.com


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Incoming premier Kathleen Wynne pledges to tackle GTA gridlock

The premier aims to improve relations with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at the same time as she braces to “spend political capital” on the potential explosive issue of road tolls or congestion charges.


Here's the statement of Wynne:
“Fordand I can get off on a different footing, It doesn't benefit anyone, it is for the province to be at loggerheads”


But Wynne signalled she is ready to lead the way when it comes to funding transit to reduce traffic gridlock and boost the economy by helping Greater Toronto and Hamilton residents be more productive.

Asked specifically about fallout from putting tolls on existing roads such as the Gardiner Expressway, she replied firmly: “I’m not saying that … we won’t have to spend political capital to get a revenue stream in place — we absolutely will.

“But if people want to see new infrastructure, if they want to see the transit that we need in the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) we are going to have to raise the revenue,” said Wynne.

“You’ve got all the city-builders and thinkers saying it. The people in CivicAction, the people at the Toronto Board of Trade — the TorontoBoard of Trade has canvassed its members … and those are businesspeople,” she said.

“They recognize that it’s critical for their businesses that this happen so I’m very convinced that this is the moment that we have to step forward.”

Source: thestar.com 


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Lisay Vonn statement regarding Tiger Woods

Woods and Vonn a pair?? Tiger Woods dating habits are back in the news, and Lindsey Vonn is again appearing in as many gossip tabliods as she is in skiing magazine.
Woods is playing in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. Vonn is in Europe training.So no date night tonight.Vonn's publicist, Lewis Kay, issued a statement neither confirming or denying the, uh, link.

"Lindsey is currently in the midst of the World Cup season in Europe," the statement read. "Her focus is solely on competing and on defending her titles and thus she will not participate in any speculation surrounding her personal life at this time."

Woods, through his spokesman, Glenn Greenspan, said he would not respond to the report.

Source: usatoday.com


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Haggis (authentic recipe from Scotland)

Ingredients:

1 sheep's stomach or ox secum, cleaned and thoroughly, scalded, turned inside out and soaked overnight in cold salted water

heart and lungs of one lamb

450g/1lb beef or lamb trimmings, fat and lean

2 onions, finely chopped

225g/8oz oatmeal

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp ground dried coriander

1 tsp mace

1 tsp nutmeg

water, enough to cook the haggis

stock from lungs and trimmings

Directions:



Wash the lungs, heart, liver(if using). Add this ingredients in a large pan with cold water and cook for about 2 minutes.
When it's done, strain off the stock and set aside.
Mince the lungs, heart and trimmings.
Put the minced mixture in a bowl and add the following ingredients onions, oatmeal and seasoning. Mix well and add enough stock to moisten the mixture and it should crumbly consistency.
Spoon the mixture into the sheep stomach for about half full. Sew it up with strong thread, ensure that it doesn't explode while cooking.
Put it into a pan, cook for 3 hours without a lid. Keep adding water to keep it covered.
To serve, cut open the haggis and spoon out the fillings.
Served with neeps(mashed swede or turnip) and tatties (mashed potatoes).



Source: bbc.co.ok


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Being single is not a problem this Valentine's Day

The most important message that singles should remember on Valentine's Day is that Love in not for couples ; it is for all of us.

Here are the following ways that single men and women can enjoy Valentine's Day without worrying about pressures and pitfalls that often come with the holiday:

1. Do not define yourself by your relationship status. Remember you status is not your identity.
2. If you are single because of a recent loss, allow this to be a day of grieving. Do not pretend that it's not a hard day. Get some support and sympathy from the people surrounds you.
3. Realize that Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday. It is not about love or relationships: Remember it is about spending by buying flowers, chocolates , candies or jewelry. Think of all the money you are saving.
4. Plan will in advance to do something that will not place you in the path of billing and cooing couples. Even if you usually like dining out alone, do something else on Valentine's Day.
5. Get together with the people who do you love you like friends , family members or other close to you.
6. If you are single and you don't want to be start now to think about what is in the way to you to creating the relationship you want. Find ways to work on becoming the person your dream partner would fall in love with you.
7. If you are single and you like it, now is the time to affirm your choice.
   
   

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Romantic Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine'sDay traditions are braid with symbols of love and gifts given on this special day. Modern celebrations are a little more toned down but the symbols you can be just as meaningful- if you get it right.

The Valentine's Day gift you choose for your loved one says a lot about the quality of your relationship. Gifts from the heart don't have to be expensive to be remembered with love throughout the years.

Gifts like flowers or chocolate won't last forever but here are some ideas to express your forever love with gifts that last or that create memories that will survive the years.

Giveflowers that will last forever. If you have some talent when it comes to painting or drawing, framed originals are wonderful. Silk or glass flowers really will last forever. If your beloved has a green thumb, give flowering plants to put in the garden to enjoy year after year. If you have space, a spring flowering tree or shrub is an annual reminder of your gift of love.

• Take a walk down memory lane for a tribute to everlasting love. Create a "recollection collection" scrapbook filled with favorite photographs, love letters, keepsakes from special occasions, and cherished mementos that have special meaning to the two of you.
  

• They say that love is friendship set to music, so what better gift than a collection of your favorite songs as a couple. Your mix should include love songs that you both enjoy listening to and special songs that put your feelings into words. If you want to spend some money on the gift, buy some romantic CDs, classic videos or DVDs of romantic movies, and wrap them all together with a big red ribbon.
  

• Jewelry is always a good idea. Start with taking time to notice if your love prefers gold, silver or platinum. Buying the right base means you pay attention to important details. If your budget is limited, costume jewelry or plated items are fine. A heart-shaped locket is a tender gift for the woman you love. Have it engraved with her initials and hide a picture of yourself or you as a couple inside. A classic sterling silver ID bracelet or cuff links with his name or initials custom-engraved tells a man he is special. A heart-shaped box for guys or bright paper wrapping tied to fresh flowers make the perfect presentation.
  

• OK, it may not be the most original idea, but if you do it right... it can be a gift that is treasured forever. Create your own Valentine’s Day card. Compose a poem or an expression of love that expresses your personality, make a photo collage that captures your special together moments, scan the tickets from your first date, a copy of your wedding invitation, a picture of the restaurant you think of as "your special place". Hallmark has some nice sentiments, but only you know the special moments to celebrate in your life together.
  

• Prepare your loved one’s favorite dinner and serve it on a romantically set table and dine by candlelight on Valentine’s Day. For the sweetheart with a sweet tooth, make a decadent dessert such as a chocolate fondue with melted chocolate mixed with a touch of heavy cream, and serve it with fruit or cookies.
  

• The gift of togetherness is as precious now as it was in Roman days. If you are in a serious relationship, plan a romantic, surprise weekend travel getaway. If you haven't reached the 'travel as a couple' stage of your relationship, take lessons together to share in each other’s interests. How does the idea of sharing flying lessons sound? What about race car driving, sky diving or kayaking? There are so many once in a lifetime moments to share -- start planning some memories together this Valentine's Day!
  

• Take a step beyond those sweet little candy hearts and give your sweetie a long lasting personalized gift for a favorite hobby such as mounted personalized golf or tennis balls that say, “I love you,” “You’re a hit!” or “Be mine.”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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