SPICING IT UP WITH CILANTRO The world is made up of two kinds of people: those who love cilantro and those who don't. But even those who haven't liked it in the past could enjoy it in amounts just large enough to add a little sparkle to their meals. A relation of the parsley family, cilantro is also known as coriander and Chinese or Arab parsley. It plays a key role in Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. And, because of its distinctive taste and cancer-fighting antioxidants, cilantro is increasingly being used in American dishes like sauces, salads, spreads, soups, and especially with bland foods. Cilantro is a three-foot tall plant with flat, tangy-tasting green leaves which, as an herb, can be used fresh or dried. The seeds are used as an aromatic, slightly sweet spice ­ in European breads, Middle Eastern stews and Asian curries. Known use of coriander dates back 3,000 years, when Egyptians used it as both culinary and medicinal aids. The seeds were found in Egyptian tombs, presumably to prevent indigestion in the afterlife. The Bible describes manna ­ the food ancient Hebrews ate while fleeing from Egypt ­ as being "small, round and white, like coriander seed." The Romans, who used coriander and vinegar to preserve meat, spread the use of this herb throughout Europe and Asia. Fresh cilantro is found in the produce section of most markets. Don't rinse the leaves before you store cilantro in your refrigerator (where it will last three to four days). If the roots have been cut off, place the bunch upright in a glass of water and cover loosely with a plastic bag. If the roots are intact, wrap them in wet paper toweling and then store in a plastic bag. Rinse the leaves only when you are ready to use them. Cilantro leaves can be added to almost any dish. Mix chopped cilantro with cucumbers, fresh lime juice and chili powder for a great tasting salad. Turn ordinary potato salad into an elegant dish by combining small red potatoes with minced onions, garlic, plain fat-free yogurt and finely chopped cilantro. Make a marinade of chopped cilantro, mustard seeds, fresh lime juice, ginger, garlic and olive oil, and let marinated ingredients like fish or poultry stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add a little minced cilantro to broths and soups to add some zing. Jazz up a simple dish like a grilled cheese sandwich by adding fresh cilantro leaves between cheese and slices of whole wheat bread. Source: AICR Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

THIS WEEK'S RECIPES: LOUISIANA BEANS OREGANO Serves: 4 Source: "The New American Heart Association Cookbook" INGREDIENTS 1 cup peeled and diced tomato (about 1-1/2 cup medium) 1/2 cup diced celery (1 medium rib) 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 9-ounce package frozen no-salt-added Italian green beans DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except green beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. 2. Increase heat to medium. Add beans and separate them with a fork. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until beans are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Fat: 0 grams; Carbohydrates: 8 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Sodium: 96 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fiber: 3 grams Exchanges: 1-1/4 Vegetable ...................... SQUASH RUFFLES Serves: 4 Source: "The New American Heart Association Cookbook" INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup dry white wine (regular or non-alcoholic) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled 1-1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 4 medium crookneck squash (about 1-1/4 pounds) 2 medium Italian plum tomatoes DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together wine, basil, olive oil, pepper, and garlic. 3. Cutting to within 1 inch of the stem end of each squash, make long vertical slices at 1/4-inch intervals. 4. Cut tomatoes into enough thin slices to have 1 slice for each slit in squash. Place 1 tomato slice in each slit. 5. Place squash in a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour wine mixture evenly over squash. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. 6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Fat: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 10 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Sodium: 6 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fiber: 4 grams Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat ...................... ITALIAN VEGETABLE BAKE Servings: 4 Source: "The New American Heart Association Cookbook" INGREDIENTS: Olive oil spray 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, any variety or combination (8 to 10 ounces) 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 4 medium Italian plum tomatoes, sliced 2 small green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons fat-free or low-fat Italian salad dressing 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled 1/2 medium clove garlic, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch spare baking dish with olive oil spray. 2. Layer mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, and green onions in a baking dish. 3. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables. 4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. 5. To serve, use a slotted spoon to remove vegetables from liquid. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 38; Fat: 0 grams; Carbohydrates: 8 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Sodium: 118 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg Exchanges: 1-1/4 Vegetable ...................... VEGETABLE MEDLEY WITH LEMON SAUCE Servings: 8 Source: "The New American Heart Association Cookbook" INGREDIENTS 1 pound broccoli 1 small head cauliflower 9-ounce package frozen no-salt-added artichoke hearts LEMON SAUCE: 2 tablespoons light margarine 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 pimiento, diced DIRECTIONS 1. Cut florets from broccoli; cut stems into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Repeat with cauliflower. Keeping the vegetables in separate piles, steam broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke hearts until tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. 2. For sauce, in small skillet or saucepan, melt margarine over medium-heat. Saute onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and paprika. 4. Arrange vegetables in groups on serving platter. Drizzle sauce over all. Sprinkle pimiento over artichoke hearts. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Fat: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 9 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Sodium: 56 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat To SUBSCRIBE, visit http://diabeticnewsletter.com Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

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Meat and Poultry: Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin from Above & Beyond Parsley... Food for the Senses ___________________________________ INGREDIENTS: 2 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloins FOR MARINADE: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced TO PREPARE: For marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients and stir well. Place tenderloins in a 9- by 13-inch dish and coat thoroughly with marinade. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Grill tenderloins, covered, over hot coals for 30 to 45 minutes, turning once. Note: For a smoky flavor, place tenderloins on the side of the grill and smoke over hickory chips for 1 hour. SERVES 4 to 6 ___________________________________ Copyright 1992 The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, Inc. All rights reserved. Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

late with this one.......... kath -/\/\----------------------------------------------------------------- \ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/ --\/------------------------------------------------------------------ May 11, 2001 VERSE: "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you..." -- Luke 6:27 http://www.StudyLight.org/desk/?query=Luke+6:27 THOUGHT: Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death. Love has such redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful lives of grace even in the presence of those who hate us. PRAYER: Dear God, I confess that I have trouble with a few people in my life. They seem determined to criticize, undermine, belittle, and defeat me. Please give me the character to resist their attacks and help me respond to their actions in a way that is redemptive and righteous. In the redeeming and mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen. http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/todaysverse.cgi?day=20010511 Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

When God thought of Mother, He must have laughed with satisfaction and framed it quickly- so rich, so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power and beauty was the conception. ~Henry Ward Beecher Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

Turkle Girl -- I love the Rhino Iguana; but 3?!?!?! Did I read the description right -- they get to be 4 feet long?!?! You're a shrink -- have you ever tested yourself?!? lol -- vicki > Then in October I'll be getting three of these!! > > http://www.albinotegu.com/cornuta.html > > Now what could possibly be better!! > >

HI there Alex, I'm glad you have joined us here at Folklore. I know you will enjoy it. Welcome, Elsie in CA At 11:09 PM 5/11/01 -0700, you wrote: >Hello and welcome to folklore Alex. :-) > Kath > Washington State >

Bruce, a middle-aged Australian tourist, visits the red light district of Amsterdam and enters a large brothel. It's his first time in Europe. The Madam asks him to be seated and sends over a young lady over to entertain the prospective client. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit and she sits on his lap. He whispers in her ear and she screams and runs away! Seeing this, the Madam sends over a more experienced lady over to entertain the gentleman. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit and she sits on his lap. He again whispers in her ear and she screams and runs away! The Madam decides that only the most experienced lady, Lola, would do! Lola looks a bit tired, but there is nothing she hasn't done already and absolutely nothing would surprise her. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit and she sits on his lap but she's a little too heavy. He whispers in her ear and she screams louder than the previous two and runs away! Madam is by now, absolutely intrigued, having seen nothing like this in all her years of operating a brothel. She asks, "What did you want to do, to make them run away like that?" Bruce said: "I just asked if I can pay in Australian Dollars". - Submitted by Steve T. Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

Vicki, Thank you so much for this post. I really miss my mom and this helps me to realize she is still with me. Spring time is the hardest for me. Thanks, Elsie At 10:13 PM 5/11/01 -0400, you wrote: >I'm still here daughter; >Please don't mourn for me >I'm still here, though you don't see. >I'm right by your side each night and day >and within your heart I long to stay.

LOL! Kath, Our priest has been here about 2 years now and he sits in the confessional with his legs outstretched, feet crossed, fidgets, stretches, whatever! He is pretty young and every Sunday he starts his sermon/homily with a joke which I am sure he gets on the internet. At least he keeps our interest and seldom talks for more that 5 minutes. Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kath" <mzmouser@earthlink.net> NEW IN THE CONFESSIONAL "The new priest is nervous about hearing confessions, so he asks an older priest to sit in on his sessions. The new priest hears a couple confessions, and then the old priest asks him to step out of the confessional for a few suggestions. The old priest suggests, "Cross you arms over your chest, and rub your chin with one hand." The new priest tries this. The old priest suggests, "Try saying things like, 'I see, yes, go on, and I understand. How did you feel about that?'" The new priest says those things. The old priest says, "Now, don't you think that's a little better than slapping your knee and saying 'No kidding?!? What happened next?'"

-/\/\----------------------------------------------------------------- \ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/ --\/------------------------------------------------------------------ May 12, 2001 VERSE: "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." -- Matthew 5:13 http://www.StudyLight.org/desk/?query=Matthew+5:13 THOUGHT: Jesus never wanted us to give up our moral distinctiveness, our redemptive influence, nor our loving impact on those around us. The purpose of our presence in the world is to preserve our culture from further decay and season the bitter, dog-eat-dog world, with grace and mercy. PRAYER: Dear holy and majestic LORD, please help me resist being conformed to my culture. Instead, dear Father, please use my distinctiveness as a Christian to bless others and to expand the influence and impact of your Kingdom. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/todaysverse.cgi?day=20010512 Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~

It might be AOL then Elsie. I thought it was just me. Remember "Olklore"~? <G> :-) I was the only one that got that. Kath > Kath, > Then I must have them too, I didn't get the last part either. > Elsie > > At 11:07 AM 5/11/01 -0700, you wrote: > > > > > > Your morning thought for the day: > > > Life is hard, by the yard -- > > > >....but inch by inch, life's a cinch~! :-) > > I gots gremlins again Missi.....your posts are getting snipped. : ( > > Kath

Somedays I'm more ready than others Angie. :-) I talk to my Dad too. More often, it's just a knowingness that he is near. I know he is tickled over his great-grandbaby. :-) I can just hear him laughing with joy in that chuckling way of his. :*) kath > I don't think I am really afraid of dying, I just don't want to stop living! > :) I can relate to what Missy said, too. It really is just a > transformation, but not everyone believes that - my own sister doesn't > believe that the soul lives on after the body dies. Sometimes I can "feel" my > son's presence and it makes my heart sing to know that he is still "around" > us and sharing with us, even though we can't see him. I miss him very much, > but he's with God! I think about it this way, and sometimes I get rather > creative so bear with me, I picture him doing all the things he likes with > everyone up there and having family get togethers with his family who > "relocated" to Heaven before him. Fishing with his Uncle Bill, eating cookies > at his great-great grandmothers' houses, just whatever comes to mind. They're > all there, taking care of each other and that's what is a big comfort to me.

> The thought of death used to make me pretty nervous. As I recovered from > a serious illness I was not expected to recover from, I began to change > my mind. I fear intractable pain a lot more!! > > I grew up with grandparents and great-grandparents. Now they, and my > parents, and step-parents and a son, are all on the other side. Strange > how the thought no longer makes me nervous. I believe time is perceived > differently over there, so what may seem a long time to us may not seem > so long to those who have gone before us. I also believe those loved > ones are waiting for us with out-stretched arms we we arrive in their > midst. I believe it will be a reunion of such joy we cannot even imagine > it. > > Pat > in Las Vegas That's the way I see it too Pat. It comforts me to know I'll see my loved ones again. kath

heeheehee~! :-) do you put them in their wittle jammies first~? :0) {{{{{{{Janis}}}}}}} kath > Bedtime stories for baby leopard geckos. > > > http://www.geocities.com/flyliz/leopardstories/Leopardtales.html >

LOL~! I *still* believe the one about the penguins~! Love that story~! :-) kath > WARNING, CAUTION, DANGER, AND BEWARE! > Gullibility Virus Spreading over the Internet! > ********************************************************************

Happy Birthday Florence~! Thanks Mary. :-) Very interesting Birthday List today. <change subject> I'm a nut for that CSI show, anyhoo, wouldn't it be something if forensics could prove that they got the wrong people for the kidnapping~? or....What if it was accidental and made to look like a kiddnapping~? (haven't had my coffee yet) <G> :-) kath > Today is Saturday, May 12th, the 132nd day of 2001. > There are 233 days left in the year. > > > Today's Highlight in History: > On May 12th, 1820, the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, was > born in Florence, Italy. > > On this date: > In 1870, Manitoba entered Confederation as a Canadian province. > > In 1932, the body of the kidnapped son of Anne and Charles Lindbergh was > found in a wooded area of Hopewell, New Jersey. > Today's Birthdays: > Actress Katharine Hepburn is 94. > Journalist Howard K. Smith is 87. > Critic John Simon is 76. > Baseball Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra is 76. > Composer Burt Bacharach is 72. > Talk show host Tom Snyder is 65. > Comedian George Carlin is 64. > Actress Millie Perkins is 63. > Former White House press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler is 62. > Rhythm-and-blues singer Jayotis Washington (The Persuasions) is 60. > Country singer Billy Swan is 59. > Actress Linda Dano is 58. > Musician Ian McLagan is 56. > Actress Lindsay Crouse is 53. > Singer-musician Steve Winwood is 53. > Actor Gabriel Byrne is 51. > Actor Bruce Boxleitner is 51. > Singer Billy Squier is 51. > Country singer Kix Brooks is 46. > Actress Kim Greist is 43. > Actor Ving Rhames is 40. > Rock musician Billy Duffy is 40. > Actor Emilio Estevez is 39. > Actress Vanessa Williams (formerly on "Melrose Place") is 38. > Country musician Eddie Kilgallon is 36. > Actor Stephen Baldwin is 35. > Actress Kim Fields Freeman is 32. > Actress Samantha Mathis is 31. > Actress Jamie Luner is 30. > Actor Mackenzie Astin is 28. > Singer Melanie Chisholm (Spice Girls) is 25. > Actor Jason Biggs is 23. > Actors Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten ("Everybody Loves Raymond") are six. > > > > "One face to the world, another at home makes for misery." > -- Amy Vanderbilt, American etiquette expert (1908-1974). > > > (Copyright 2001 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) > > > ==== FOLKLORE Mailing List ==== > Your Listresses: > Missi <Richiele3@aol.com> > Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> > »§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§« >

LOL~! :-) thanks Mary. :-) I'm a glutton for punishment. <G> I had to read the "break fluid" one twice though......think I'm getting rusty. :-) kath > Pun of the Day > > May 12, 2001 > > A cat ate some cheese, and waited for a mouse with ...........baited breath. >

LOL~! :-) I don't know why Mary, but the thought of him on the internet cracked me up~? You think he'd like this joke~? <heehee> :-) My best friend that lead me to the Lord was Catholic. It was back in the first days of the Charismatic movement. Wow, that's a long story~! kath > LOL! > Kath, > Our priest has been here about 2 years now and he sits in > the confessional with his legs outstretched, feet crossed, fidgets, > stretches, whatever! He is pretty young and every Sunday > he starts his sermon/homily with a joke which I am sure he > gets on the internet. At least he keeps our interest and seldom > talks for more that 5 minutes. > > Mary > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kath" <mzmouser@earthlink.net> > > > NEW IN THE CONFESSIONAL > > "The new priest is nervous about hearing confessions, > so he asks an older priest to sit in on his sessions. > The new priest hears a couple confessions, and then the > old priest asks him to step out of the confessional for > a few suggestions.