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Welcome to week 2 of my cooking techniques course. Last week was knife skills. This week, eggs.
Of course, I walked into class this morning with all of my very very very dull knives to sharpen. Brian, one of the school's purchasing managers and my new best friend, sharpened all my knives for me. But more on that later.
First, let's get to the food.
A few tidbits about eggs. The fresher the egg, the thicker and more dense the white ("albumen") and the more prominent the little umbilical cord ("chalazae"). To check for freshness before cracking, place in a glass of water – if it sinks it's fresh; if it floats, that means that the air cell (that little bubble you sometimes see in hard-cooked eggs) is big and the egg is less fresh. Since eggs shells are gas permeable, the older the egg, the more air enters, creating a big air cell.
Always crack an egg on a flat surface (a countertop is great) to avoid getting shells in the eggs.
Separate yolks from whites using your hand rather than passing from jagged egg shell to jagged egg shell.
Eggs boil at 180ºF, water at 212ºF. So be careful when adding eggs to hot water and other liquids if you don't want them to scramble.
Always beat egg whites at room temperature. Copper bowls are best, but if you don't have one, add a pinch of cream of tartar or sugar to help stabilize the whites.
We cracked and cooked no less than sixty eggs, folks. That's more than five dozen. And we definitely cracked five baker's dozen because some of them inevitably made it into the garbage. Between the twelve of us, we pretty much ate them all. If you're counting, that's about 5 eggs per person.
When I was first learning to speak French, my teacher used English-French puns to help us learn pronunciation. In french, un œuf is an egg. The pronunciation is not entirely obvious, especially when you've only barely mastered the alphabet. So she told us, "one egg is enough." One egg, un œuf is pronounced like "enough." Sort of. If you don't think about it too hard.
Puns are never funny by the time you explain them.
Moving on and back to cooking, we started class this morning with a few egg basics.
Hard-cooked eggs.
Note, I did not say hard-boiled eggs. Because hard-cooked eggs are not boiled. Instead, you put the eggs in a single layer, add water to cover eggs by at least 1 inch, cover and bring water to a boil and then remove the pan from the heat. Let eggs stand in hot water for 10 minutes. That's it. Run under cold water or put in an ice bath until completely cooled. A little trick – the air cell usually forms at the bottom (the fat end), and if you crack it there, it's easier to peel because you more easily get under the shell membrane (that thin, translucent film under the shell).
Soft-cooked ("coddled") eggs.
Same as hard-cooked, but you let the eggs stand in the water off the heat for only 4-6 minutes.
Poached eggs.
This is the basis of the eggs Benedict (no bacon for me) that my team made. In a saucepan, bring 2-3 inches of water to a boil. Here's a trick so you don't have to pull out your ruler: unless you have abnormally long or short fingers, your index finger is about 3 inches from tip to palm. From finger tip to second joint is about 1.5 inches. So, just stick your finger into the (not yet boiling) water to make sure you have enough (un œuf!).
Prepare a bowl of ice water next to your stove. Boil the water and then lower the heat to a simmer. Break a cold egg into a small bowl. Hold the bowl very close to the water (I actually put the bottom of the bowl into the water) and quickly tip the egg into the simmering water. Cook until the white is set and yolk begins to thicken but is not hard. This takes about 3-4 minutes. To test the egg, gently lift it out with a slotted spoon and gingerly touch the white. It should feel firm. If it's not yet done, slip it back in to the simmering water for another 15-30 seconds. When the egg is ready, take it out of the simmering water and slide it into the ice water for about half a minute to stop the cooking. Then drain on a paper towel.
To make the eggs benedict, toast an English muffin brushed with butter, top with poached egg and then hollandaise (see below). If you're eating bacon/ham, put it between the muffin and egg.
Next, we moved on to egg-based "mother sauces." The main components of hollandaise and mayonnaise are egg yolk, fat, acid, and an emulsifying aid. Hollandaise is a cooked sauce, mayonnaise is uncooked. Hollandaise uses butter, lemon juice, and cayenne. Mayonnaise uses oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and mustard (dry or prepared). After mixing the yolks with the acid and emulsifier, add the fat very slowly. Really slowly. Teaspoon by teaspoon, and whisk to incorporate in between additions. You can increase the amount of fat towards the end, adding a tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and pepper and other flavorings at the end.
Melt 8 ounces butter. In a saucepan, mix together 1/4 C water, 2 T lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper and reduce over medium heat down to 2 T. Why take 2 T lemon juice, dilute it, and then reduce it back to 2 T? Here's the deal: heating an acid activates it, so you need to dilute it with water so it's not too strong, but you only want about 2 T of acid for the sauce. Cool slightly, and whisk in 3 egg yolks over very low heat until the mix is thick and creamy. Remove from heat and pour warm melted butter in teaspoon by teaspoon, whisking constantly. If the sauce thickens too much, add a little warm water to thin it out; if you need to reheat the sauce, add some extra water and warm over low heat, whisking periodically.
Whisk together 2 egg yolks, 1/4 t dry mustard (or 1 t regular mustard), 1 t lemon juice or wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in 1 C vegetable oil teaspoon by teaspoon as with the hollandaise. If the mix gets too thick, add a little water or lemon juice to dilute. Add salt to taste.
A few mayo notes. The ratio of yolk:oil ranges from 1:1/2 C to 1:1 C. Commercial mayo tends to go to heavy on the oil — that's why it's lighter colored than ones you make at home. If you "break" your mayonnaise, i.e., added your fat too quickly without incorporating, you can add another egg yolk and then slowly slowly whisk in more oil.
Mix cooked egg yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and finely chopped chives and fill hard-cooked egg whites for deviled eggs.
Cheese soufflé was a masterpiece. While I wasn't able to make this myself, I was an interloper, trying to pick up as many tips as I could.
For a soufflé, it's important to have your "mise en place" all prepared. Greasing a soufflé dish and sprinkle with cheese. Make a collar out of aluminum foil to help the soufflé rise: rip a piece of foil long enough to wrap around the dish, and then grease top half of the foil, followed by a sprinkle of cheese. Cut a piece of string long enough to tie around the dish.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. (For a dessert soufflé, bake at 400ºF because you want the inside to be a bit gooey.)
Then make a béchamel. In a saucepan, scald 1 C milk (it's scalding when you stick your finger in and you yank it out because it's too hot; no need to boil). In another saucepan, make a roux by melting 3 T butter until foam subsides and whisk in 3 T flour. Cook roux for ~ 2 minutes while whisking. Add half the scalded milk, whisk, and then add the remaining milk and whisk again. Bring to a boil while stirring, reduce down to a simmer, and cook until thickened. Then turn off the heat. Season with salt, pepper, a few grates of nutmeg and a pinch of cayenne. (Nutmeg is a great complement to dairy, making cream creamier and cheese cheesier.)
To the béchamel, add 3 egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1/2 C grated cheese (we used Gruyère).
Clean a copper bowl really well – wipe down with a vinegar-salt solution, rinse with water, and wipe completely dry. Beat 4 cold egg whites until stiff and glossy. (Let's be honest…at home, I will probably just use my mixer with a pinch of cream of tartar.) Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the cheese mixture. Then pour the cheese mixture into the egg whites. Use a spatula to fold the remaining egg whites into the cheese.
Immediately and gently, spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared dish – fill about 1/2 inch from top. Tie the aluminum collar around the dish (cheese obviously facing in).
Bake on the bottom rack until a skewer comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Once the soufflé goes in the oven, don't open the door for at least 20 minutes. Don't even touch the door.
While the soufflés were baking, I brought my knives downstairs for a little sharpening. Actually I brought two blocks full of knives (one dairy, one meat) to sharpen. Actually, I brought two blocks full of knives for Brian to sharpen. After a quick inspection, he identified the five that were worth saving. He also scolded me for throwing my knives in the dishwasher.
Brian sharpened each knife on three or four surfaces and then a final honing on a steel. I watched. Well, until I heard that the soufflés were coming out of the oven and I rushed upstairs to snap a few photos.
We also made a few quiches, a frittata di cipolle (onion omelette), and pipérade and scrambled egg (a dish from the Basque region of the Pyrenees). To seal the deal, we made strawberry basil black pepper ice cream.
Luckily, we don't have to clean all of our own dishes. Because you know how I hate to wash dishes.
Are you ready for another FrEnglish pun?
What happened when three cats fell in the lake?
Un deux trois quatre cinq
Get it? You probably know that un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq is counting from one to five in French. But in FrEnglish, you can read the first three words in French as un de trois, meaning one of three and the last two words transliterated into English as cats sank. So, what happened when the three cats fell in the lake? One of the three cats sank.
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1. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions (sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia), and dehydration. Explain to your counselor why you should be able to identify poisonous plants and poisonous animals that are found in your area.
2. Explain what orienteering is.
3. Do the following:
a. Explain how a compass works. Describe the features of an orienteering compass.
b. In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and follow it.
4. Do the following:
a. Explain how a topographic map shows terrain features. Point out and name five terrain features on a map and in the field.
b. Point out and name 10 symbols on a topographic map.
c. Explain the meaning of declination. Tell why you must consider declination when using map and compass together.
d. Show a topographic map with magnetic north-south lines.
e. Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass.
f. Show how to orient a map using a compass.
5. Set up a 100-meter pace course. Determine your walking and running pace for 100 meters. Tell why it is important to pace-count.
6. Do the following:
a. Identify 20 international control description symbols. Tell the meaning of each symbol.
b. Show a control description sheet and explain the information provided.
c. Explain the following terms and tell when you would use them: attack point, collecting feature, catching feature, aiming off, contouring, reading ahead, handrail, relocation, rough versus fine orienteering.
7. Do the following:
a. Take part in three orienteering events. One of these must be a cross-country course. BSA Youth Protection procedures call for using the buddy system. Requirement 7a can be completed by pairs or groups of Scouts.
b. After each event, write a report with (1) a copy of the master map and control description sheet, (2) a copy of the route you took on the course, (3) a discussion of how you could improve your time between control points, and (4) a list of your major weaknesses on this course. Describe what you could do to improve.
8. Do ONE of the following:
a. Set up a cross-country course that is at least 2,000 meters long with at least five control markers. Prepare the master map and control description sheet.
b. Set up a score-orienteering course with at least 12 control points and a time limit of at least 60 minutes. Set point values for each control. Prepare the master map and control description sheet.
9. Act as an official during an orienteering event. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8.
10. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop, or crew.

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Is it really the thought that counts? I sure hope so, because my little mother's day gift this year got somewhat thwarted. I baked two cute zucchini loaves, one to send to my own mother and one to send to my good friend, Reva — the first friend of mine to become a mother.
Reva is an amazing mother to her two adorable, smiley, fun-loving sons. I could talk about Isaac and Ely (to whom I am Tante Gayle), but today is all about celebrating how amazing their mom is. Because Reva's birthday always falls close to Mother's Day (and that of her kids), I wanted to make sure that she gets the full attention she deserves.
Reva and I met during the first few weeks of medical school and became fast friends. I mean, come on, we met on a train traveling from Philadelphia to New York! The most telling story I have about her is that she was the only person to be honest with me when she didn't like one of my boyfriends. It take real guts to tell someone something she doesn't want to hear.
So, I packed up my little zucchini loaves in wrapping appropriate for each special woman – wax paper and black tulle for Reva (she's always been a bit of a health nut, which for some reason I associate with wax paper; and black for NY); green for my mom because it's one of her colors and a little extra box of notecards that match.
And I went to the post office to overnight them on Friday, excited for the surprise each would receive on Saturday – Reva on her birthday, my mom one day before mother's day. Alas, I was the one who was surprised with 2 notices on my door Saturday afternoon letting me know that both packages were attempted to be returned to me. I could not clear this up on Saturday because though the notices said that the packages would be available after 5:30, the post office closes at 5. Yup – our tax dollars at work, ladies and gentleman.
Off to the post office I trotted today to fix the dilemma. Turns out the two packages were returned for insufficient postage (I inadvertently used the flat rate for flat envelopes rather than the flat rate for small boxes <sigh>). I had to double my expenditure to send my packages again and hope that the loaves will arrive fresh and not moldy.
Well, ladies, my apologies. Next time I'll hand deliver. Clearly a trip to Maryland is due.


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SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Attorney's Office says a former township supervisor in eastern Illinois has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 from the township.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, a federal grand jury in Springfield on Wednesday indicted 35-year-old Leon Eddie Mondy of St. Anne of one count of wire fraud. The town is about 70 miles south of Chicago.
A telephone message left for Mondy was not immediately returned.
Mondy is accused of withdrawing more than $60,000 from accounts used for a senior nutrition program, a community center and other operations of Pembroke Township in Kankakee County in 2012 and 2013.
The indictment says Mondy claimed he was using the money for the township but instead used it himself. Part of the money was allegedly used for gambling.


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LISBON, Portugal — Portugal is hoping a master of surrealism can help taxpayers recoup some of the millions they lost rescuing a failed bank.
The government is selling 85 works by Spanish artist Joan Miro that became public property when Banco Portugues de Negocios was nationalized in 2008.
Christie's in London, which is handling the two-day sale starting Tuesday, describes the collection as "one of the most extensive and impressive offerings of works by the artist ever to come to auction."
The auction has stirred controversy, however, with some Portuguese demanding the trove be exhibited. Hours before the auction was due to start, a Lisbon judge denied the main opposition Socialist Party's request for an injunction to stop the sale.
The government says the bailed-out country's austerity drive has left it short of cash for spending on culture, and it says the Miro collection is not one of its priorities. Portugal needed a 78 billion euro ($105 billion) international rescue in 2011 to spare it from bankruptcy.
Miro was a senior figure in the surrealist movement in the 1920s and went on to establish himself as a sculptor and ceramicist during a seven-decade career. He is credited with influencing a generation of abstract expressionists, including American artist Jackson Pollock.
Two of the Spanish artist's oil paintings are expected to fetch the highest bids, according to Christie's: "Women and Birds" from 1968, which has an estimated sale price of 4-to-7 million pounds ($6.5 million to $11.5 million), and "Painting," valued between 2.5 million and 3.5 million pounds ($4 million to $5.7 million). The current auction record for a Miro is almost $37 million, paid for "Painting (Blue Star)" in 2012.
Other countries have offloaded their failed banks' art. The collapse of Lehman Brothers, the Bank of Ireland and South Korean savings banks have brought works by big-name artists to market in recent years.
Like elsewhere, though, the Portuguese auction will barely make a dent in monies owed: Christie's has estimated the Miro collection at around 36 million euros ($48 million), but the 2008 collapse of Banco Portugues de Negocios left taxpayers at least 3.4 billion euros out of pocket.
The Lisbon trial of 15 people allegedly to blame for the bank's collapse, amid allegations of corruption, fraud and mismanagement, is three years old.


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You probably think you know whether or not you�re the type who�d appreciate a whole album of William Blake poems set to Appalachian roots music � but if you�re already saying �Meh, not for me,� you also may be wrong. At least if the album in question is �The Garden of Love,� a thick, satisfying stew of twangy Americana and chugging harmonies sent soaring by Martha Redbone�s earthy, gospel-infused vocals.
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And for now, there�s still plenty to enjoy on �Banshee,� which drips with minor-key sexiness, soulful harmonies and acerbic lyrics. �It�s one more bite till I�m out of snakes,� Morris sings on �Right Now,� and she more than makes you want to get bit.
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PhantomJB93 wrote:I find it hilarious that the new "Atlantic" division has 0 teams from the old Atlantic division
Gaucho wrote:How about Metropolitan?
TheHammer24 wrote:It's not a horrible idea--3 New York teams, Philadelphia, and Washington is pretty metropolitan. But all sports teams are in metropolitan cities. And Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Carolina have nothing in common with those cities. And the Atlantic is so odd too considering it has no teams from the Atlantic and Detroit, Tampa, Buffalo, Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal (i.e., only Florida and Boston) are on the Atlantic Ocean.
But the Atlantic Division is now the Metropolitan Division.
Sidney Crosby, upon hearing his division is now named the Metropolitan: "Is it really?" (Listen to our exchange here, via Stephen Whyno).
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Amazon's got a killer deal on the Alan Wake Limited Edition bundle, and we had to pass it on to you guys as a 2010 Holiday Gift Guide recommendation. Alan Wake is a game that plays like a psychological thriller as you take on the role of Alan, an author who seems trapped in his own tale. The game incorporates elements of an episodic television show as well, and is a nice escape from all the typical casual games and shooters out there. The Limited Collectors Edition includes:
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Apple's focused on the iPod touch as being the "funnest iPod ever" for a while now, but the introduction of the fourth generation model put it over the top. You've got the Retina display, FaceTime video chat, high definition video capture, and built-in gyroscope all packed into the thinnest iPod touch ever. Of course, you need great software running on hardware like this, and the App Store fits the bill with over 200,000 apps available. A great gift for teens who don't need an iPhone, or anyone who isn't on AT&T but still wants a mobile iOS device. Prices start at $229 (or $220 on Amazon):
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Every PC gamer needs a good mouse, and the Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700 more than fits the bill. You get thirteen programmable controls and buttons, easily allowing you to map complicated in-game commands and macros directly beneath your fingertips to be executed with a click. It's got a matte black finish with a few green LEDs and a tiny wireless USB receiver, and is super responsive with 1,000 reports per second from the high-precision laster tracking. It's even got enough onboard memory to store commands for up to five different game profiles. The Gaming Mouse G700 usually sells for $100, but Amazon is currently selling it for $84.82, a 14% discount.
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Microsoft's been hyping up Kinect for over a year now, and the motion sensing Xbox peripheral has finally arrived. Our verdict? We love it, and it feels like the future. If you know anyone with an Xbox 360 console who doesn't have Kinect, then we'd recommend putting this one on your gift list. The Kinect sensor costs $149.99, and includes Kinect Adventures, a disc full of mini-games that let you try out a bunch of Kinect's features. You can also do video chat with other Kinect users and Windows Live users as well, and you get voice control over your Xbox 360. Seriously, this is the video game accessory to have this holiday season--especially during your holiday parties with friends and family around.
Aside from the sensor itself, here are a few Kinect games that we think are worth picking up as well:
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So peep this - the iMM153 alarm clock from iLuv features a bed shaker alarm that works in conjunction with an iPod, FM radio, or generic buzzer. It pretty much guarantees that the owner, no matter how deep they are into their slumber, will be woken up by the noise and vibration combo. The iLuv iMM153 is available in black, white, pink, and blue, and is compatible with iPod classic, mini, nano, and touch. The things retail for $59, but Amazon has them for $46.
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2009 Holiday Gift Guide: Zune HD
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We must say, one device we were excited about this year was the Zune HD, and as evidenced in our Zune HD review, Microsoft came through with a superb device with a fantastic service behind it to match. In fact, we've said it many time that, in our opinion, for someone that truly loves music, Zune is the best deal around. Coupled with the $15 per month Zune Pass (which isn't a requirement,) you get a top-notch portable media player with an OLED screen, HD Radio, and web browser with the advantage of being able to listen to pretty much any song you can think of at a moments notice.
The Zune HD retails for $289 for the 32GB model, and $219 for the 16GB model - however, Amazon's got a great sale on the Zune HD that'll put the 32GB model into your hands for $269 ($21 off,) while the 16GB model will run you $189 ($30 off.)
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2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Palm Centro
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2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Monster Beats by Dr. Dre studio headphones
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A Must Make Strawberry and Cardamon Crumb Cake Recipe
It's peak strawberry season which means strawberry shortcake, milkshakes, ice cream, parfaits, pies, and muffins. It also means it's time for strawberry cardamom crumb cake.
This cake has a deliciously old-fashioned feel to it -- like the cake your grandma would make for dessert after Sunday supper. The crumbly, sweet topping gives way to a fluffy, moist cake laced with spicy cardamom and punctuated with juicy strawberry pieces. It's the ideal cake for visiting, Sunday brunch, or afternoon tea. So don't let strawberry season pass you by without baking this strawberry and cardamom crumb cake. After all, you don't want to disappoint Grandma.
Strawberry and Cardamom Crumb Cake
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk (OR vanilla soy milk)
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled, rinsed, patted dry, and sliced
Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter or coat with cooking spray an 8 inch square pan.
To make the crumb topping, in a small bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, cardamom and pecans, and toss until well combined. Pour melted butter evenly over mixture, and using your fingers quickly toss and pinch the mixture until little pebbly pieces form. Refrigerate while making the cake.
In a large bowl, combine flours, baking soda, salt, and cardamom.
In another large bowl, using an electric hand mixer cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until light. Reduce speed to low, and add the buttermilk. Beat until well blended. Add the dry ingredients; beat until just incorporated and the flour is dissolved. The batter will be thick and creamy. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the sliced strawberries.
Pour the batter into the pan and gently shake it to even it out. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the cake, and press lightly with your hands.
Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a cake tester inserted deep into the center comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a rack and cool for 10 minutes before unmolding onto the rack to cool at room temperature.
Unmold the cake, and place on a rack. Allow to set for 15 minutes before slicing.
Want more strawberry goodness? Check out these recipes:
Fresh Strawberry, Almond, and Coconut Muffins
Summertime Strawberry Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Calzones
Skinny Berry Parfaits
And here are more goodies featuring strawberries:
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream at Apple Pies, Patis, and Pate
Strawberry Ice Cream Cake at Culinary Types
Strawberry Banana Chocolate Crumble at Kitchen Parade
Rustic Strawberry Cobbler Cake at Karina's Kitchen
Berry Tartlets at Something Sweet
Strawberry Banana Muffins at The Food Librarian
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49 comments:
- Finla said...
Srawberries ar eone of my fav fruit and this cake is in my must bake list.
Looks yummy yumm.
- June 17, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Karen said...
I haven't used cardamom in a long time and I really love the flavor. I bet it was great with the strawberries!
- June 17, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- Parita said...
Wonderful flavors of strawberry and cardamon, the cake is surely a must bake for me too!!
- June 17, 2009 at 8:39 AM
- Kara said...
YUM! Definitely adding this to the list of uses for strawberries this season. The crumb topping looks to die for...
- June 17, 2009 at 8:55 AM
- Ramona said...
Looks good. The topping almost reminds me of those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
- June 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- ♥Rosie♥ said...
You are definitely correct a must bake!! I just adore strawberries and with Cardamom running through it must taste amazing!
- June 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- eatme_delicious said...
Yum what a gorgeous moist little cake! Love the crumb topping.
- June 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM
- MyKitchenInHalfCups said...
Even though I know I would use almonds not pecans on the topping, I know I would love this ... my grandmother would have too. She made cakes like this with nut toppings, I don't remember strawberry as part of the equation but she sure like them.
- June 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- We Are Not Martha said...
I love crumb cake and I love strawberries, so something tells me I would love this cake times 2!! And it looks so pretty too :)
- June 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
happycook-It really is yummy!
karen-I was surprised at how well those flavors got along.
parita-It really is a "must bake," so I hope you do!
kara-Great! You won't be disappointed!
ramona-Oh, yeah! I hadn't thought of that, but now that you mention it, it does!
rosie-They're lovely together.
ashley-Thank you, my dear!
tanna-I have had good luck baking with strawberries, and it's a nice twist. Almonds work well too.
sues-Then it's double happiness cake!
- June 17, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- Creative Classroom Core said...
I love the cardamom/strawberry combo! I bet it is heavenly!
- June 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM
- Christie Stump said...
This looks amazingly good!! Can't wait to try it!
- June 17, 2009 at 12:49 PM
- Unknown said...
This is a lucious looking crumb cake and I like the pecans added in the topping! Wish I had a piece, or 2, right now!
- June 17, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Snooky doodle said...
what a nice cake. I ve never paired strawberries with cardamon. Surely it s interesting. Have to try it :)
- June 17, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- Erica from Cooking for Seven said...
Oh, all these strawberry posts from people who have strawberries are really getting to me! I won't know what to bake first when our strawberries come along. :)
Your cake looks delicious. Lovely photos.
- June 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM
That does look delicious. I recently made Mango Cardamom Scones that were amazing! I love cardamom- it's a very underappreciated spice!
- June 17, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Grandma would not be disappointed Susan:D
- June 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- elly said...
This sounds so delicious! When I first saw the picture, I admit it reminded me of those strawberry shortcake good humor bars...which are my weakness, by the way. Love cardamom. I just made some fig/pecan muffins with it!
- June 17, 2009 at 8:15 PM
- ♥peachkins♥ said...
These are lovely photos! And I bet this taste wonderful..
- June 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
- Cheryl said...
Cardamom is hands-down my favorite spice. I put it in most of my baked goods, my morning tea, and whatever else I can think of. If they made cardamom perfume, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Your crumb cake looks lovely.
- June 18, 2009 at 1:23 AM
- Jennifer said...
I havent had strawberries in a crumb cake like this before, just muffins! And the cardamon is such a pleasant addition!
- June 18, 2009 at 2:51 AM
- Aparna Balasubramanian said...
Gosh Susan, that cake looks so gorgeous. Well, our strawberry time is in Dec/ Jan. :(
- June 18, 2009 at 3:52 AM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
Isn't it a glorious season? And what a wonderful combination of strawberries and cardamom - that mix of sweet and mysterious spice sounds fantastic!
- June 18, 2009 at 5:57 AM
- Peter M said...
Cardamom is wonderful in sweet uses and hey...lots of local strawberries in the markets now...off I go!
- June 18, 2009 at 6:31 AM
- sunita said...
Susan, what a delicious cake..very summery :-)
- June 18, 2009 at 6:54 AM
- Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said...
Thanks for reminding us how well cardamom and strawberries go together. It's a wonderful combination of sweet and "warm", yet I often forget about it.
- June 18, 2009 at 7:08 AM
- Susan @ SGCC said...
This cake looks wonderful, Susan! Although, I doubt my grandma would've ever made it. She probably never even heard of cardamom! ;) Good thing I have!
- June 18, 2009 at 7:15 AM
- Patricia Scarpin said...
I am always so afraid of baking with strawberries - I have this feeling they have too much water and that would ruin the dough/batter. But seeing this lovely piece of cake is making me change my mind!
- June 18, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Michelle @ Find Your Balance said...
What a great way to celebrate strawberry season! I'm gonna see if I get any in my CSA bos today...
- June 18, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- annelise said...
Beautiful photos, as usual. And delicious-sounding. My Scandinavian blood says YES to cardamom in baked goods...
- June 18, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- Patsyk said...
That cake looks so moist and perfect! My oldest would devour it!
- June 18, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Do I measure the 1 cup of strawberries before or after slicing? I have a half-flat from a local farmer that I've been savoring and this looks like a great way to use up the last bit!
- June 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Maria said...
What a lovely cake, perfect for this time of the year!
- June 18, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
finsmom-Thank you!
chrisite-You'll love it!
lynda-2 definitely. Maybe 3. ;)
snooky-The flavors are beautiful together.
erica-So much strawberry inspiration!
peachkins-Thank you!
elly-Fig/pecan muffins with cardamom? Oh, now there's another recipe I NEED to get!
kate-Mango cardamom scones? Oh, I'd love those. I'll have to get the recipe. :)
val-I hope not. :)
cheryl-Cardamom perfume? :)
jennifer-You'll love the cake then.
sunita-Many thanks!
lydia-How nicely said. Thank you.
susan-More the crumb topping, ya know?
patricia-I have had good luck baking with strawberries. Give it a try!
aparna-It's worth the wait. :)
tw-It makes strawberries seems exotic, doesn't it?
peter-Happy strawberry picking!
michelle-Hope you get some!
annelise-I appreciate that. Thank you.
patsy-Hope you try it then!
mallory-After slicing. Hope you enjoy it!
maria-Glad you like it!
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- June 18, 2009 at 11:02 PM
- Pille said...
Mmmmmm. Crumb cake!! Once I eat enough local strawberries to feel really full, I'll start baking strawberry cakes. (PS Season is still about a fortnight away here)..
- June 18, 2009 at 11:18 PM
- Jamie said...
This is one beautiful crumb cake. I am truly a coffee cake/crumb cake girl and this one is a must do.
- June 19, 2009 at 3:25 AM
- Mary said...
Love it!
- June 19, 2009 at 5:22 AM
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
What a lovely crumb cake! I'm finding so many delicious strawberry recipes I'm afraid I'll run out of time to bake them all before the season ends.
- June 19, 2009 at 7:33 AM
- Manggy said...
Strawberry cakes can be tricky because of their high moisture-- but it looks like you pulled it off perfectly here! Now I just wish I had a punnet so I can make this! :)
- June 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- The Short (dis)Order Cook said...
Looks awesome. I'm loving all of the seasonal recipes I see. I still have leftover butter milk to use up. More inspiration.
- June 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Anna said...
This morning I went a bit nuts and now I'm sitting in front of two giant buckets of beautiful and fragrant strawberries. I had to rush back here to grab your recipe and it'll be the first thing I make tonight with my loot.
- June 20, 2009 at 7:03 PM
- Soma said...
I have failed baking a strawberry cake:-( This looks really pretty. really like the use of cardamom here.
- June 22, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Deborah said...
I'm just starting to get strawberries from my garden and am looking for ways to use them. This sounds delicious!!
- June 22, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Oooh. This is making me hungry...looks and sounds delicious!
- June 24, 2009 at 9:34 PM
- Unknown said...
What an amazing crumb topping on that cake!
- July 4, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Komarka said...
Thank You for the recipe! I have baked it two times already and I love it. I'm going to try it also with blueberries and rasberries this summer :)
- July 6, 2009 at 5:25 AM
- Sophie said...
Lovely! this dessert must taste fabulous!!!
- July 7, 2009 at 1:52 AM
- linda said...
Love the addition of cardamom together with the strawberries!
- July 16, 2009 at 4:27 AM


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Before we move on, congratulations India on Independence Day (August 15th)! To my friends in Pakistan, a tip of the hat and many wishes for a peaceful year ahead. Here's the song of the moment, Des Rangeela (Vibrant Country), with vocals by Mahalaxmi Iyer. (More on the music below.)
If you haven't yet seen Fanaa (and you must tell me why! :), here's the story in a nutshell. The blind Zooni (Kajol) visits Delhi on a school-sponsored trip, during which she meets Rehan Qadri (Aamir Khan), a tour guide with a passion for poetry. Too innocent to suspect him, she returns his calls for romantic involvement. He is a womanizer, but soon learns no woman has impacted him as much. He also harbors a greater secret which determines the fate of every character presented, including Zooni's parents Zulfiqar (Rishi Kapoor) and Nafisa (Kirron Kher), and her son (Ali Haji).
There is no doubting Fanaa would have been very different (for the worse) without Aamir and Kajol, and any discussion on the film must begin and end with them. (Here's an advertising display I had to convince a store owner to let me purchase; click to enlarge)
Perhaps the biggest compliment that can be given to this pair is that Kajol is second only to Juhi Chawla when it comes to blazing screen presence alongside Aamir. For her comeback film, Kajol looks better than she's ever looked. Fanaa belongs to her, in what many consider a career-best performance. There's not a moment when she looks out of place. It was bound to be this way, opposite a superstar secure enough to equally share and even yield screen space.
Zooni is also the catalyst for the film's tribute to Mother India. She is taught that deciding between multiple options that appear good is the bigger challenge in life. She is loyal to herself and to her country. She has a purpose in life and understands it well, and she goes to great lengths for justice, even if it means risking the lives of those she loves. In what is essentially a chronicle of her transformation, we see her go from indecisive and uncertain (as she was at the beginning) to steadfast in resolve.
Like Mother India, Fanaa uses a child to convey attachment to the present, maturity in being, and purpose and hope for the future -- that it starts off at a school is hardly a coincidence.
As was the case in Mother India, the lead male actors are either cowardly or foolish, either of which is enough to dismiss the notion that the films are anti-feminist (they are clearly not). In fact, there's every reason to be believe in the very inverse! The women leads drive both films, and interestingly, there's implicit commentary to be received from the two films side-by-side on the evolution of the Indian woman (not that I claim to understand the Indian woman, or any woman :]) through the decades, with the benchmarking metric their response to being torn between moral obligation and romantic sentiment.
Aamir often appears indecisive and confused, and that is the biggest strength of his fantastic performance. Rehan isn't the best-developed character in Fanaa, and doesn't need to be. He is caught between the worlds of love and hatred, and it shows. The inner struggle he undergoes is extremely well portrayed, with fine representation of his knowing well that he is too far down one path to deviate without causing irreparable damage to the lives of those around him, but being in denial at the same time. He says he tries, but does anyone trust him? Does he trust himself? Is he worthy of being trusted? It's the quiet intensity that Aamir is routinely associated with that works to his advantage here. Zooni's loveliness alone is justification for his anguish.
My favorite scene is the one in which Rehan asks Zooni how one can love another so much. Followed by this dialogue, it's showcased in the first half of the film and carries much more meaning from that point onward:
Among the several other enjoyable segments in Fanaa is the initial courtship segment. Yes, it's for fans of Urdu poetry, and it's beautifully done. Those couplets are easy to improvise for those who are intimate with the art, nothing overdone about it. (A special mention of the dialogue throughout, which is one of the most effective elements of the screenplay; one would think this is stating the obvious, but it isn't apparently -- those who don't speak the language, please watch it with subtitles!) Besides being prominent to highlight the traits of a flirt with a way with words, the poetry is used to demonstrate a spiritual connection between Zooni and Rehan. She cannot see, and must rely on what she can gather from his wit and the words he uses to woo her. She obviously finds them stimulating. Aamir's look in the first half of Fanaa is probably the worst he's worn through his career, but it only cements what Zooni does and does not seek and then finds or finds amiss in him.
Then there is the segment showcasing reigniting passion between Rehan and Zooni, during Rehan's stay at the Baigs'. On several occasions, the camera focuses generously on their faces, and no dialogue would be needed to portray the strength of their emotions. There's also an antakshari sequence (in which Guru Dutt and Shammi Kapoor hits are prevalent) weaved in that's beautiful. A scene at the dargaah much earlier is beautifully shot and written.
Of course, given the masala trappings, it's far from a perfect film. Issues in the first half are inherent in a film with as much fluff. Segments in the second half, especially those involving Rishi Kapoor, are the closest we get to badly executed scenes. Tabu in an extended guest appearance isn't quite how I like her. Every time I see Fanaa, I feel a little more annoyed at how underutilized she is, but that's probably the Tabu fan in me saying that. Sharat Saxena, who was also seen in Ghulam (1998), is once again pitted against Aamir. He holds contempt against Tabu too, and no one in that capacity wins any points from me :) And what was I saying above about men being the weaker ones in both Fanaa and Mother India? Here's Saxena delivering a cheap shot:
Of course, we trust Tabu to say it how it is. (Aside: Memo to Aamir and Tabu: Please, please, please star opposite each other some day, I'd fly to India for a premiere to that!)
I like that the Kashmir issue wasn't trivialized; if it were simple, it would have been a lot closer than it is to being resolved 62 years and three major wars later. I also like that terrorism is portrayed as a common enemy of both the South Asian nuclear powers (very relevant to the scope of the film), which it obviously is.
The minor and subtle but inherent political commentary in Fanaa works largely because it avoids propagandization, a pitfall most films dealing with the subject of terrorism and Kashmir, even at the high-level, seem to fall into. The only exception to this might be (and this is just my thought process, excuse me if you disagree) that the appearance of this lead terrorist (right) resembles that of former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf (left), in office in 2006. Tsk-tsk.
The big question in any masala-like movie is whether its songs enhance the narrative. That is not a major concern here, because the songs are mostly good to begin with. Chaand Sifaarish (Shaan) is the pick of the lot, and is still extremely popular at Indian weddings, and for good reason. If you are as addicted to the tune as I am, you must check out the following instrumental versions it has inspired: by a string quartet; on piano; on electric guitar.
Dekho Na (Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan) sounds and looks great, but its fit and need are questionable but forgivable. Mere Haath Mein (Sonu and Sunidhi again) is my favorite from the soundtrack, and is amazingly well choreographed and picturized. The visual appeal of two very good-looking people in a very good-looking setting singing some incredible words is undeniable. See for yourself (and if you wish to sing along some other time, here's a karaoke version):
Speaking of good-looking settings, the ravishing cinematography and mystical background score throughout the film are a definite complement. Kashmir, err...Poland, looks breathtaking. Here's a news report with exclusive footage from the sets of Mere Haath Mein:
Which brings me to the song I dislike most, and what I consider to be the weakest point in the film. Chanda Chamke had all the potential in the world from the standpoint of its positioning, but Jatin-Lalit recycle a tune (to Yaara Yaara) from their soundtrack to Hum Tum (2004), which is annoying for those of us who dislike that Kunal Kohli-directed film. Quite a waste, but that might be me, because I didn't mind use of the tune in Chaand Sifaarish.
These weaknesses notwithstanding, if part of you enjoys masala films based around love stories, I would definitely recommend you see Fanaa. It is one of the more interesting blends of love of person and of country, and is engaging because of the very convincing performances. Most films that begin the way Fanaa does involve rites of passage, whether they be associated with independence, patriotism, philosophies, or simply, through parenthood. What makes Fanaa work is that each of these rites of passage are applicable to and guided by both the principal characters, who are impacted more by their love for each other than they are by who and where they are. For a film that talks of being destroyed in love, this is only fitting, as are the tributes to Mother India.
Movie rating: 4.25/5 (Excellent!)
It doesn't hold up too well to another Aamir film from the last eight years, but is still well, well worth watching. It is very likely my most favorite fluff-filled movie of the decade! Before I bore you more of why I think the Kajol-Aamir pairing is better than any other pairing Kajol's been part of (ssshhhhh, I never said that ;), be sure to check out Nida's Fanaa post. :) Too bad 3 Idiots won't feature them both (Kajol was initially said to be playing a lead role, but will now be making a guest appearance nonetheless). Oh, well.
Music rating: 3.75/5 (Very good)
Jatin-Lalits's last outing wasn't bad at all after all, with at least three excellent tracks that have aged well. Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi are excellent as always.
My Classification: PG-13
Official website: This Yash Raj Films (YRF) link
DVD set details: The YRF two-disc set contains the film in anamorphic wide-screen format, and a supplemental disc with extras including deleted scenes (they were best left out), a neat little section called 'From Paper to Celluloid' featuring Aamir and Kajol (watch it at this YouTube link), awwww...
...an alternate version of Mere Haath Mein, i.e. with different choreography and locations; again, what they stuck with is better. I wonder if this bit was shot during the day and then reworked:
This Aamir and Kajol one-on-one is also included on disc 2, and is a must-watch for any fan of either.
And finally...
Those who followed Fanaa pre-release know this. Aamir's comments on a political situation resulted in a regional ban (and significant financial loss) of Fanaa in the state of Gujarat. This article and this one have some really cool background reading, in which he addresses the incompetence of the Indian government, the India-Pakistan arts scene, and much more. You can read more about the controversy under the corresponding section at the Fanaa Wikipedia entry. Someone who isn't afraid of compromising popularity to say what is just adds much integrity to the profession.


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Somdatta and Felicia of the Canoe Birch Class and Cathy and Mary of the All-Day Program invited the children to tell who and what they are thankful for and then wrote their answers on leaves. Each class has a paper tree by the door displaying the children's gratitude. As this Thanksgiving Day draws to a close I thought it would be nice to share the gratitude of these 3, 4, and 5-year-olds with all of you.
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This is a list of skills and gear that people can make available to the hacker space and it's members once it's established.
This is a list of skills and gear that people can make available to the hacker space and it's members once it's established.
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This is a list of skills and gear that people can make available to the hacker space and it's members once it's established.
Skills and services for offer:
- The FOOLS would be happy to install/upgrade additional locks and physical security for the hacker space
- Time and effort in establishing and maintaining the business entity
- General electronics experience, soldering, Arduino projects, TTL digital electronics, AIX/Linux sysadmin experience, website CMS setup and maintenance, lock picking/physical security, audio/video editing and equipment, welding, automotive systems, OBDII, licensed ham, X10 home automation, yada yada yada.
Gear for donation:
- 8' x 4' white board, with rigging ready to hang from a ceiling or wall
- HP LaserJet IV? B&W laser printer
- several 15" to 17" displays from around my house, probably some computers too
- RS/6000 7012/320 (Power CPU, AIX 4.1) with 19" display
- general spare parts (electronics, tools, etc)
Gear for indefinite loan:
- 9" Delta band saw
- bench grinder
- Makita cordless drill
- Geeks Unleashed arcade cabinet (A former MKII cabinet running Mame)
- robotic tape library, 5U rack-mount, needs 8mm tape drives and tapes (SCSI attached, robot works great under Fedora 3)
- possibly a 36U rack
- AS/400 9401-150 - a fully functional AS/400 for those that want to learn OS/400 (AKA iSeries, i5/OS, or "IBM i" as of April 2009)
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- systems administration.. Be it for the online presence or anything on-site (servers, networking, etc). Linux stuff..
- Amateur radio operator & contester
- general woodworking skills
- electronics, solar electricity / renewable energy
- Happy to help teach people all of the above
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- Lots of CAT5e for wiring the place
- I have a 2wire AT&T DSL modem + wifi if the place goes with DSL. saves a few bucks in the installation.
- probably have a spare linksys sitting in the garage as well
- might have enough parts to build up a working PC, if not then those parts can all go into the pile for projects
- old computing parts, might be good for general learning (like a Pentium laptop that would run DOS/Win98/OS2), old PDAs.. Lots of spare cables
- some rail shelving with wood shelves
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- working 2 player MAME cabinet :) That's 2 of them in the list, maybe we should be opening an arcade instead?
- Antenna and VHF ham radio (might want to think on this some more, how to assure that non-licensed people aren't tempted to use it)
- I might be willing to loan some various bench tools
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- PIC programmers
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- Help with fundraising and drumming up interest.
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- Internet related services.
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- I can probably arrange to have free bagels at an event or two.
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- Polycom VoIP phone.
- A nice framed holographic picture of a C-64 motherboard.
- Circuit electronics books and other tech related books.
- N-scale train set (Could be used for some fun electronics projects)
- A stuffed penguin.
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How often does your exhaust system need service?
Depending upon the geographic location of your vehicle, exhaust systems may or may not need frequent attention. Typically, the exhaust system in a car does not need much attention until higher mileage or advanced years. Most cars do not need any exhaust work for upwards of 8 to 10 years due to the corrosion resistant, stainless steel used in exhaust systems installed in the factory. However, repairs will become more common and more expensive as components age and develop holes and leaks or when they fail completely.
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A louder sounding exhaust is the easiest symptom to identify, and a technician can easily point out where the leak exists when the car is on a lift. The prime culprits for leaking are the flexible weave near the front of the exhaust, and the union where two flanges are bolted together. The flexible weave allows for the exhaust system to move around when the car twists and turns. It is the weakest part of the exhaust in terms of thickness and it takes the most abuse. The flanges are made from anodized aluminum, which does not resist rust and oxidation as well as stainless steel, so they begin to rust sooner. Where these flanges meet is also a spot that tends to collect moisture. Sometimes, the system can be repaired with some new flanges and a new gasket to seal them. As the system ages and develops holes or more significant leaks, welding may be an option to repair through either patching a hole or cutting out rot and fitting in a new piece and welding the gap. At some point the system will need replacement in larger pieces.
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The exhaust system provides emission reduction with the use of a catalytic converter. Here, the exhaust gas actually rises in temperature as it passes through several screens made from precious metals (platinum,selenium) where a chemical reaction changes hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into oxygen and water. The onboard computer monitors this chemical reaction through the use of oxygen sensors before and after the catalytic converter.
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If not repaired when required, a neglected exhaust system will lead to higher repair costs, rejection of state inspection and inability to drive the car legally, and ultimately the severe impairment of engine performance.
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