MUSCICAPOIDEA

Nightingale (Greece) Oriental Magpie Robin (India) Equatorial Akalat Thrush (Kenya) Rufous-throated Dipper (Argentina) Anteater Chat (Kenya) Stonechat (India) Black Redstart (France) Whinchat (Estonia) Indian Robin Red-billed Oxpecker (Kenya) Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Kenya)

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Argentina, 2010

Click here to view Photobook of entire trip Birds & Critters Sights Tue, Oct 5, 2010 Departed 7:40 PM JFK, terminal 4; TAM Linhas Aereas JJ8081; Long flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil, Guarulhos International Terminal, arriving at 6:40 AM; Departed 9:35 AM (an hour late) TAM Linhas Aereas JJ8000; arrived Buenos Aires 11:25 AM Wed.,…

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New Zealand~South Island~October, 2012

New Zealand~South Island~October, 2012 Click here to view Photobook of entire trip Fri., Oct 26, 2012Fly Brisbane to Christchurch; dep 8:45 am, arr 3:15 pm; pu car; Orari B&B–Directly across Montreal Street from the Christchurch Art Gallery and right in the heart of the cultural precinct, Orari gets top marks for perfect positioning. It’s a…

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Ribs, Barbequed Serves 4

Combine stock, .75 c vinegar, paprika, cayenne, cumin, 3 T Tabasco, garlic powder, ginger, tomato paste, honey and salt in a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium. Add ribs and simmer until tender but not falling apart, about 1 hour 45 min. carefully transfer ribs to a cookie sheet. Reserve…

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Gratin Savoyard Serves 4

Heat oven to 400. Rub inside of 1.5 qt. shallow baking dish w garlic. Grease dish w half butter. Dry potatoes on paper towels. Combine potatoes, 1 c of cheese, salt and pepper. Arrange in dish. Bring broth to boil. Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle w remaining cheese and dot w butter. Bake 40-45 min or…

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Pumpkin Seeds–toasting

Separate seeds from pulp and rinse gently. Drain well. Place in bowl and toss with a little oil. Spread onto a waxed-paper lined 15x10x1″ baking pan. Let stand for 24-48 hours until dry. Remove waxed paper. Toast at 325 for 40 min, stirring once or twice. Season

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Pouding Chomeur Serves 4

Use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, one at a time, then flour and baking powder until completely incorporated. Chill batter at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 450. Make maple cream: Bring maple syrup and heavy cream to boil in small saucepan. Divide chilled batter among 4…

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