cook book- off topic

[donyskiw]

I took a cake class at the Culinary School of the Rockies and the chef said that Joy of Cooking (and we use the high altitude section here) was good because it had a high rate of continuous success with its recipes.

Denise

[fanuzzir]

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donyskiw wrote:
I took a cake class at the Culinary School of the Rockies and the chef said that Joy of Cooking (and we use the high altitude section here) was good because it had a high rate of continuous success with its recipes.

Denise

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Denise, the toughest food critics at the New York Times applauded the reissue of that book, so it must have alot going for it. I pass up the cookbooks generally for Food and Wine, a good sampling of Italian/French/California continental cuisine. By the way, I could retire to northern California and enjoy every meal for the rest of my life.

[ziki]

How on earth do they read this in 24 hours? 24 months sounds more probable.
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But I agree with the observation that this book is written more as we speak rather than 'a book as a book' and therefore to listen to it might be easier and even more natural.

ziki

[ziki]

http://www.nps.gov/archive/nebe/planning/interpthemes.htm

melville

http://www.serve.com/Lucius/Melville.index.html

Message Edited by ziki on 01-03-200706:26 AM

[tpm]

I hesitate to make this my first post, since it's rather silly, but I've got to ask. How does one pronounce Queequeg? I've been calling him "qwee-qweg", but then I thought that sounds a bit odd, so maybe it's "kee-keg" or "qwee-keg". Anyway, I'd hate to read the whole book and mispronounce his name the whole way through.

Todd

[Choisya]

Thanks Ziki - interesting links. Isn't it sad that Melville was so neglected in his own day and yet has spawned a veritable industry around MD? 'A prophet without honour...'

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ziki wrote:
http://www.nps.gov/archive/nebe/planning/interpthemes.htm

melville

http://www.serve.com/Lucius/Melville.index.html

Message Edited by ziki on 01-03-200706:26 AM

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[Choisya]

Hi tpm - welcome aboard! I've been pronouncing him 'kweekeg' in my head too but do not know whether that is right or not. Fanuzzir will put us right

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tpm wrote:
I hesitate to make this my first post, since it's rather silly, but I've got to ask. How does one pronounce Queequeg? I've been calling him "qwee-qweg", but then I thought that sounds a bit odd, so maybe it's "kee-keg" or "qwee-keg". Anyway, I'd hate to read the whole book and mispronounce his name the whole way through.

Todd

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[Choisya]

Yes, I think I would quite like to listen to a CD by a good narrator. Who do folks think would make a good American narrator and are there any MD CDs you can suggest for this Brit?

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ziki wrote:
How on earth do they read this in 24 hours? 24 months sounds more probable.
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But I agree with the observation that this book is written more as we speak rather than 'a book as a book' and therefore to listen to it might be easier and even more natural.

ziki

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[donyskiw]

I could do the same, too, but I think I'd have to marry someone who can meet or beat my pension!

Denise

[Laurel]

Good links, ziki! I like "Rusty's" comments from the third link:

"Moby-Dick, a novel?! Is y'r Homer a novelist? Is y'r Book o' Job a novel? Y'r novel's a piddlin', dainty form. When y' c'n stuff a whale in a ten-gallon bucket -- that's when y'r Moby-Dick'll be a novel!!" -- Rufus ("Rusty") Frye, Boatswain's mate, U.S.S. Liberty

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ziki wrote:
http://www.nps.gov/archive/nebe/planning/interpthemes.htm

melville

http://www.serve.com/Lucius/Melville.index.html

Message Edited by ziki on 01-03-200706:26 AM

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[Laurel]

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tpm wrote:
I hesitate to make this my first post, since it's rather silly, but I've got to ask. How does one pronounce Queequeg? I've been calling him "qwee-qweg", but then I thought that sounds a bit odd, so maybe it's "kee-keg" or "qwee-keg". Anyway, I'd hate to read the whole book and mispronounce his name the whole way through.

Todd

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He's "qwee-qweg" to me, Todd. That's how it's pronounced on the CD's and films. Unless you want to call him Hedgehog!

[ziki]

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donyskiw wrote:
I took a cake class at the Culinary School of the Rockies and the chef said that Joy of Cooking (and we use the high altitude section here) was good because it had a high rate of continuous success with its recipes.

Denise

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Maggie Green would be glad to hear that. So far the book is reliable IMHO.
ziki

[ziki]

Hi Todd, welcome. Not a silly post at all. I simply settled on "kwee-kweg".
It's good to verify that here.

ziki

[fanuzzir]

Thanks for your confidence everyone. I'm quoting two professors from my college days: "Kweekweg."

Message Edited by fanuzzir on 01-03-200709:58 PM

[pmath]

If you enjoyed Whale Rider, you may also enjoy Keisha Castle-Hughes's performance as Mary in Catherine Hardwicke's The Nativity Story. I think it's the love story of Mary and Joseph, played by Oscar Isaac, whose performance is moving and impressive. I also loved all the animals! Viewers of all persuasions will enjoy this very well-made film.

http://www.thenativitystory.com

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pmath wrote (message linked here):
Thanks, ELee: have you seen the film Whale Rider? I loved it

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=043396022720

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ELee wrote:
My “Norton” states that according to Geoffrey Sanborn’s manuscript “Whence Come You, Queequeg?”, an account from George L. Craik’s “The New Zealanders” (1830) Chapter XIV details experiences of the Maori chief Tupai Cupa (Te Pehi Kupe), whose physical appearance and adventures inspired the character of Queequeg.

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[donyskiw]

Who is Maggie Green?

Denise

[Choisya]

I watched the DVD of the Whale Rider over Xmas pmath and was disappointed with it. I thought it was very slow moving and lacked a clear story line. I should receive Greg Peck's Moby Dick tomorrow so will now watch that - except for the whaling bits

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pmath wrote:
If you enjoyed Whale Rider, you may also enjoy Keisha Castle-Hughes's performance as Mary in Catherine Hardwicke's The Nativity Story. I think it's the love story of Mary and Joseph, played by Oscar Isaac, whose performance is moving and impressive. I also loved all the animals! Viewers of all persuasions will enjoy this very well-made film.

http://www.thenativitystory.com

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pmath wrote (message linked here):
Thanks, ELee: have you seen the film Whale Rider? I loved it

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=043396022720

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ELee wrote:
My “Norton” states that according to Geoffrey Sanborn’s manuscript “Whence Come You, Queequeg?”, an account from George L. Craik’s “The New Zealanders” (1830) Chapter XIV details experiences of the Maori chief Tupai Cupa (Te Pehi Kupe), whose physical appearance and adventures inspired the character of Queequeg.

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[pmath]

Then you might also find The Nativity Story slow-moving! I loved it, especially Joseph, who we don't usually think of as a hero.

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Choisya wrote:
I watched the DVD of the Whale Rider over Xmas pmath and was disappointed with it. I thought it was very slow moving and lacked a clear story line.

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pmath wrote:
If you enjoyed Whale Rider, you may also enjoy Keisha Castle-Hughes's performance as Mary in Catherine Hardwicke's The Nativity Story. I think it's the love story of Mary and Joseph, played by Oscar Isaac, whose performance is moving and impressive. I also loved all the animals! Viewers of all persuasions will enjoy this very well-made film.

http://www.thenativitystory.com

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pmath wrote (message linked here):
Thanks, ELee: have you seen the film Whale Rider? I loved it

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=043396022720

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ELee wrote:
My “Norton” states that according to Geoffrey Sanborn’s manuscript “Whence Come You, Queequeg?”, an account from George L. Craik’s “The New Zealanders” (1830) Chapter XIV details experiences of the Maori chief Tupai Cupa (Te Pehi Kupe), whose physical appearance and adventures inspired the character of Queequeg.

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[Laurel]

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Choisya wrote:
I watched the DVD of the Whale Rider over Xmas pmath and was disappointed with it. I thought it was very slow moving and lacked a clear story line. I should receive Greg Peck's Moby Dick tomorrow so will now watch that - except for the whaling bits

I watched Whale rider, too, but I don't remember much about it. I also watched Gregory again. Such a handsome Ahab! It goes heavily with the actio (e.g. whale-killing) but is very good. I'm waiting for the Patrick Stewart to come back from the library so I can watch it yet again. It's longer and spends more time with the narrative, which I like, and Gregory Peck gets to be Father Mapple. The DVD the library has includes quite a bit of fascinating documentary material. The Stewart Queequeg is a real South-Sea Islander.

[ziki]

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donyskiw wrote:
Who is Maggie Green?

Denise

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She was one who worked with this edition and presented it here on B&N.

ziki