February 9, 2009 at 8:28 pm
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Pray for my brother, his family and all families in Melbourne.
I will never complain of being cold again
Latest message:
The toll is now 173 from Saturdays fires
The most amazing thing is when you see the pictures
While the fires are still raging and changing direction without notice and townships are still under threat
The advice to people is
Be dressed in long natural clothing head to toe with glasses
If the fire and smoke is in your street or area it is too late
The safest place to be is in your home
Don’t expect any warning
Don’t expect any help
You are on your own
The final number of deaths for Saturday fires are now close
72 still missing (hopefully some will come home) as of 2.30 am this morning(Tuesday 10th Feb 09 local to him).
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February 9, 2009 at 6:46 am
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Celeriac and Almond Soup
2ozs flaked Almonds
1½ pints Chicken or Vegetable stock
1 medium Celeriac (1½ lbs)
5 fl ozs Single Cream
1oz Butter
1 small Onion
Salt & Pepper
Toast the Almonds until golden, reserve a few for garnish then grind the rest and set aside. Peel the Celeriac and cut into slices. Melt the Butter in a medium pan, add the Onion and cook until soft, add the Celeriac and Stock then bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the Celeriac is tender. Transfer to blender or food processor and puree, return to the pan, stir in the Cream and chopped Almonds and gently reheat, season if necessary. Serve the soup with a few flaked almonds on top.
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