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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Galahs (Australia)

Keas (Australia) Lorikeets, Rainbow (Australia) Macaw, Golden-collared (Argentina) PARAKEETS Alexandrian (India) Grey-hooded  (Argentina) Mitred (Argentina) Monk (Argentina) Plum-headed (India) Red-crowned (New Zealand) PARROTS Australian King Brown (Kenya) Burrowing (Argentina & Chile) Reddish-bellied (Argentina) Red-winged (Australia) Rosella, Pale-headed (Australia)

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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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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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Clafoutis Serves 6

Whisk eggs and .5 c sugar. Stir in brandy, salt and flour. Whisk in milk, vanilla and butter to form a smooth batter. Place fruit (tossed w a little sugar if sour) in buttered baking pan. Pour batter over and bake at 375 for 35-40 min. Cool 5 min and serve warm w powdered sugar.…

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Radishes w Tarragon Beurre Blanc

Serve Beurre Blanc and salt in small individual dishes for dipping. Cook shallot in 1T butter in small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 c. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 5T butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting pan occasionally to cool mix…

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Cherry Tomatoes, Stuffed

Mix grated cheese, egg yolks, sour cream, curry powder, chopped green onions, salt & pepper. Stuff hollowed out cherry tomatoes. Top w/ bread crumbs, dot w/ butter and bake 15 min at 325 Cheddar 1 cup, gratedEgg Yolks 2Sour Cream 0.25cOnions, Green 2TCurry Powder 0.5tspMustard 1tspTomatoes, Cherry 1 pint

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