Quoting Ruth Haffly to Jim Weller <=-

I've heard mixed signals--is the border open yet for USA
visitors?

It's official: Americans can now enter Canada and skip the 14-day
quarantine, provided they've been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine 14 days before crossing the border
as of Aug. 9,

They must submit their travel information - including vaccination
documents - using the ArriveCAN app or by registering online within
72 hours before their arrival.

The NWT partially opened its borders to southern Canada in July.
Leisure travel is still not allowed at this time. However non-
resident travellers may qualify for a travel exemption under
compassionate, family reunification or exceptional circumstances.
They need to be fully vaccinated, file a travel request including
where they are going, where they are staying and who their
close family contacts will be with Protect NWT. The two younger
grandkids qualified. Neekha qualified too but as her baby is under
12 years of age and unvaccinated, he must isolate in our home upon
arrival. The vaccinated adults merely have to self monitor and can
come and go freely.

We are hoping that those restrictions will be relaxed by the time
they arrive. We need both our own population and the general
Canadian population to be 75% vaccinated, with under 1000 new cases
per day nationally. (We have had just one case here since May 20 and
that person was returning from a trip and isolating properly when
their symptoms developed, with no known public exposure.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Pull-Away Cheese Rolls - Tabat Jibneh
Categories: Middle east, Cheese, Breads, Arabic
Yield: 30 servings

For the dough
1 1/2 ts Active dry yeast
1/4 ts Sugar
1 c Warm water (110 F)
3 c All-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Powdered whole milk
1 Egg
1/2 c Vegetable oil
Olive oil, for coating the
Bowl and the pan
For the filling
5 oz Package Halloumi or
Akawi cheese
1/4 c Finely chopped fresh
Flat-leaf parsley
5 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
On the small holes of a box
Grater (about 1/2 cup)
1 tb Finely chopped fresh oregano
Or thyme leaves
1/4 c Sesame seeds
2 ts Nigella seeds
1/4 c Olive oil, plus extra for
Drizzling

Prepare the dough: Combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small
bowl, and stir to dissolve. Set it aside until the mixture is foamy,
about 5 minutes. Combine the flour, salt, and powdered milk in the
bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the egg and
vegetable oil, and give the mixture a good stir. Add the yeast mixture
and mix on medium speed until the ingredients are incorporated. Then
raise the speed to high and continue to mix until the dough pulls away
from the sides of the bowl, 3 minutes.

Coat a glass or ceramic bowl with olive oil, put the dough in the
bowl, and roll it around to coat it with the oil. Cover with a
kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm, draft-free
place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour. Prepare the
filling.

Rinse the halloumi under cold running water; or, if you are using
akawi packed in brine, submerge it in water, changing the bath three
times to rid it of overly salty brine. Drain the cheese and shred it
on the large holes of a box grater. Combine the halloumi, parsley,
mozzarella, and oregano in a bowl, and stir to mix. Form and bake the
rolls:

Preheat the oven to 475 F. Combine the sesame and nigella seeds on a
plate. Coat a 12-inch cake pan with olive oil. Fill a small bowl with
the 1/4 cup olive oil. Liberally coat your hands with olive oil. Punch
the dough down. Pull off a piece about the size of a baseball and
squeeze it between your thumb and index finger until a ball about the
size of a walnut comes through. Separate the ball from the dough in
your palm by pinching your index finger over your thumb. Flatten the
ball in the palm of your hand, stretching it to fit your palm. Place 1
tablespoon of the filling in the center and gather the edges around
it, pinching to seal it, forming a purse shape. Dip the smooth side
into the olive oil, then into the seed mixture, and place it, sealed
side down, in the cake pan.

Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, arranging the rolls
tightly in concentric circles, beginning with the outer ring and
working your way to the center. Drizzle a little olive oil over
the rolls and bake until they are pale gold, about 25 minutes.
Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the rolls cool for a bit.
Run a knife around the rim of the pan to loosen the rolls. Invert
a plate over the pan, flip the plate and pan together, and remove
the pan. Invert a second plate over the rolls and flip again, so
the rolls are seed side up. Place the plate on the table and let
your guests pull one roll at a time from the loaf.

Makes 30 to 36 rolls.
from The Arab Table, by May S. Bsisu
From: Shanti

MMMMM

Cheers

Jim


... And pizza does not go on pineapple either.

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Hi Jim,

I've heard mixed signals--is the border open yet for USA
visitors?

It's official: Americans can now enter Canada and skip the 14-day quarantine, provided they've been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine 14 days before crossing the border
as of Aug. 9,

Good, Steve finished his vaccine series in February, I did in March.

They must submit their travel information - including vaccination documents - using the ArriveCAN app or by registering online within
72 hours before their arrival.

OK, now we can restart thinking about driving to Alaska, maybe next
year.

The NWT partially opened its borders to southern Canada in July.
Leisure travel is still not allowed at this time. However non-
resident travellers may qualify for a travel exemption under compassionate, family reunification or exceptional circumstances.
They need to be fully vaccinated, file a travel request including
where they are going, where they are staying and who their
close family contacts will be with Protect NWT. The two younger
grandkids qualified. Neekha qualified too but as her baby is under
12 years of age and unvaccinated, he must isolate in our home upon arrival. The vaccinated adults merely have to self monitor and can
come and go freely.

We're planning on staying in the southern part, entering from somewhere
in the midwest. Another option we're considering is the ferry from
Washington, need to compare costs, time, etc.

We are hoping that those restrictions will be relaxed by the time
they arrive. We need both our own population and the general
Canadian population to be 75% vaccinated, with under 1000 new cases
per day nationally. (We have had just one case here since May 20 and
that person was returning from a trip and isolating properly when
their symptoms developed, with no known public exposure.

You did good. I didn't go out much in the initial shut down days and am sticking fairly close to home now. I've been vaccinated but don't want
to be one of those breakthru cases I've read about.

Title: Pull-Away Cheese Rolls - Tabat Jibneh
Categories: Middle east, Cheese, Breads, Arabic
Yield: 30 servings

Interesting, might give it a try some time.


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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Jim Weller <=-

thinking about driving to Alaska, maybe next year...
entering from somewhere in the midwest.

Unless you have reason to hit parts of Ontario first, go straight to
Colorado, turn north and head to Calgary. That way you can go
through Banff and Jasper on your way to Dawson Creek and Mike Zero
of the Alaska Highway. Saskatchewan and the Dakotas offer little to
tourists except miles and miles of just miles.

Another option we're considering is the ferry
from Washington, need to compare costs, time, etc.

If you go that route you should check out Vancouver! Ideally do
both in a grand circle.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Bouquet De Provence Vinegar
Categories: French, Herbs, Condiments
Yield: 1 pint

1/4 c Fresh thyme leaves; rinsed
And spun dry, plus
1 Sprig for garnish
1/4 c Fresh marjoram leaves;
Rinsed and spun dry plus
1 Sprig for garnish
1/4 c Fresh sage leaves; rinsed
And spun dry, plus
1 leaf for garnish
1/4 c Fresh rosemary leaves;
Rinsed and spun dry, plus
1 Sprig for garnish
2 c Red wine vinegar

In a very clean 1-quart glass jar combine the thyme leaves,
marjoram leaves, sage leaves, rosemary leaves and red wine
vinegar. Let the mixture steep, covered with the lid, in a cool
dark place for at least 4 days and up to 2 weeks, depending on the
strength desired. Strain the vinegar through a fine sieve into a
glass pitcher, discarding the solids. Pour it into a very clean
1-pint glass jar. Add the thyme, sage and rosemary sprigs for
garnish and seal the jar with the lid.

Recipe By: Cooking Live Show
From: Angele Freeman

MMMMM

Cheers

Jim


... There's been a lot of hate going around about okra.

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HiJim,

thinking about driving to Alaska, maybe next year...
entering from somewhere in the midwest.

Unless you have reason to hit parts of Ontario first, go straight to

We have to hit Chicago, the public library there has a collection of my
great grandfather's writings. We inherited some more, including the
manuscript for a 4th book that was never published (He passed away
before it could be published.) A representative for the special
collections department said that they would love to add the papers we
have to their collection.

Colorado, turn north and head to Calgary. That way you can go
through Banff and Jasper on your way to Dawson Creek and Mike Zero
of the Alaska Highway. Saskatchewan and the Dakotas offer little to tourists except miles and miles of just miles.

I think that's the bsic plan, tho we've not finalised anything yet.

Another option we're considering is the ferry
from Washington, need to compare costs, time, etc.

If you go that route you should check out Vancouver! Ideally do
both in a grand circle.

Have to do some rough cost comparing; we're getting some major work done
on the house that will run down the savings somewhat. It's work that has
to be done and the longer we put it off, the more expensive it will be.
So, this fall is the scheduled time frame--everything is on order now.


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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Jim Weller <=-

We have to hit Chicago

In that case I suggest considering going to Winnipeg next and then
heading west to Alberta.

On the return trip you could even come to Yellowknife from Fort
Nelson via Fort Liard and go south on the Mackenzie highway.

through Banff and Jasper on your way to Dawson Creek and Mike Zero
of the Alaska Highway.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Rhubarb Pudding Cake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Pudding
Yield: 1 Cake

CAKE:
1 Egg, beaten
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Shortening
1/2 c Milk
1 1/4 c Flour
3 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
TOPPING:
3 c Diced Rhubarb
1 c Sugar (heaping cup)
2 c Boiling water

Combine cake recipe ingredients, and mix well. Spread in well
greased 9x13 pan. (You can use 8-9 inch square pan if you like the
cake to be thicker). Combine Topping Ingredients, and pour over cake
batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until cake is golden
brown.

MMMMM

Cheers

Jim


... Poutine: a root vegetable salad, beef vinaigrette & cheese croutons.

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Hi Jim,

We have to hit Chicago

In that case I suggest considering going to Winnipeg next and then
heading west to Alberta.

That may be the routing Steve looked at. He mentioned it to me but that
was some months ago.

On the return trip you could even come to Yellowknife from Fort
Nelson via Fort Liard and go south on the Mackenzie highway.

It would be nice but we've got grandkids out in AZ and UT. One, out in
UT, is graduating high school next spring so we're going to try to work
the timing of the trip to AK so we can attend the graduation as well.

Title: Rhubarb Pudding Cake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Pudding
Yield: 1 Cake

That looks good, and I do like rhubarb.......

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