Quoting Dale Shipp to Carol Shenkenberger <=-

all sorts of assistive devices.
two walking sticks that look almost like ski polls.

I'm pretty sure that the people I see doing that on icy winter
sidewalks here are using actual ski poles with sharp metal tips.

I also see lean fit people using them in the fall and striding
quickly. I think they may be athletic cross country skiers getting
into shape.

Speaking of fall:

In temperate climates before electric power and refrigeration
cauliflower headed and matured in late fall but got eaten quickly or
pickled as it didn't cellar as well as green, red and white
cabbages.

Here's how it gotten eaten elsewhere.

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Title: Karnabeet Makly (Deep-Fried Cauliflower)
Categories: Appetizers, Middle east, Snacks, Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings

1 lg Cauliflower
1 ts Salt
Oil for deep fat frying
Taratoor Sauce

Cut away the thick stem at the base of the cauliflower and remove the
green leaves. Break the florets off the center core and cut the core
into 1" cubes. Wash the florets and cubes under cold running water.
In a 3 to 4 qt enameled or stainless steel saucepan, bring 1 qt of
water and the salt to a boil over high heat. Drop in the cauliflower
and cook briskly, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the pieces are
tender but still somewhat resistant to the point of a small, sharp
knife. Drain in a sieve or colander. In a heavy 10" to 12" skillet
with a deep frying thermometer or in an electric skillet, heat 1" or
2" of oil until it reaches a temperature of 375F. Pat the cauliflower
completely dry with paper towels, and a dozen or so pieces at a time,
fry them in the hot oil for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown
on all sides. As they brown, remove them with a slotted spoon and
drain them on paper towels. They may be served hot or at room
temperature covered with taratoor.

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Tarator, taratoor, taratour is a garlicky tahini (sesame paste)
sauce. A simple version is mixing:

3 tb Tahini
1/4 c yogurt
1 ts Pressed garlic soaked in
1/2 ts Fresh lemon juice and
sprinkled with parsley

Garlic mayo would be good too.

Cheers

Jim


... Bacon cheese burgers with glazed donut buns. So totally American!

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