PUZZLE NO. 623
10. Onion's kin 11. Matched collections 19. Peak: abbr. 21. Smallest chess piece 22. Concert solo 24. List component 26. Real-estate unit 27. Hurt 28. Coating 29. Animal's home 30. ____ out (barely made) 33. Board-cutting tool 36. Greatest 38. Hole in ____ 41. Scarf 42. Inkling 43. On the ocean 45. General's assistant
WEEKLY RECIPE
WEEK OF AUGUST 5 TO 11, 2012
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO, AND LIBRA.
Apple and blackcurrant pancakes
ARIES You’ll enjoy a shopping trip this week. Look for bargains and you will discover lots of little treasures that will make you very happy. TAURUS After a stressful and very active period you will be ready for some relaxation. Spare some time to spoil yourself by going to a spa or treating yourself to some other gentle activity. GEMINI You’ll be surrounded by lots of people this week. You might want to finish off your vacation by organizing a party for your family and friends. Summer isn’t over yet, and there is lots more fun in store for you. CANCER You’ll be surprised to feel the pressure of the back-to-school season. Even if you don’t have school-age children, you will be responsible for an activity that brings these feelings forward for you. LEO As you prepare to participate in some social activities, other obligations could dampen your enthusiasm. Responsibilities will have to take priority, though. VIRGO Whether you’re on vacation or not, you would like to plan a mini-holiday. At the very least, you could spend the weekend driving around and discovering new places. LIBRA Even if your nerves are fragile this week, the sunshine will soon return to your life. You will find a good occasion to celebrate your happiness. SCORPIO You might feel a bit irritated by a very particular situation. You should make a few adjustments to avoid future misun- derstandings. SAGITTARIUS Work could take up a lot of your time this week. That will make you realize the importance of giving some quality time to your loved ones. CAPRICORN If you’re returning to work after an enjoyable vacation, you may be surprised by a few changes at the office. You might even be offered a management position or a promotion. AQUARIUS This week you will feel like staying close to home and doing some decorating or other odd-jobs. This will lead to a roman- tic interlude with your loved one. PISCES You might be put in charge of an event that will involve a lot of people, and you’ll have to organize the necessary budget for it to be a success. You will have a lot of fun despite all the stress.
46. Feed swill to 47. Give (a party) 51. Herbal beverage 52. Hog's haven
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ACROSS 1. Maui memento 4. Suggestion-box opening 8. Mineo and Bando 12. In the distance 13. Hot stuff 14. Busy as ____ 15. Finale 16. Church response 17. Shoes' occupants 18. Get on a ship
27. Newspaper story 31. Gain a victory 32. Scold 34. Acorn tree 35. Instinctive 37. Flick 39. Bowling number 40. Dull person 41. Fraudulent scheme 44. Dancer's partner 48. Likewise 49. Farm tower 50. Common contraction 53. Seeks damages at law 54. Uproars
55. Circus safeguard 56. Warmth
57. Wailed 58. Merry
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 623
DOWN 1. Drain-opener chemical 2. Chunk of eternity 3. Improper 4. Thick chunk of concrete 5. Tibetan holyman 6. In excess of 7. Drinking vessel 8. Hunting expedition 9. Lincoln and Burrows
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 10
20. Probes 21. Treaty 23. Basketball's content 25. Field of action
These pancakes are made with a whole-wheat batter and are filled with a delicious fruit mix- ture.
INGREDIENTS: • 115 g (4 oz) / 250 ml (1 cup) plain whole-meal flour • 300 ml (1/2 pint) / 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) skimmed milk • 1 egg, beaten • 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing • Half-fat crème fraîche, to serve (optional) • Toasted nuts or sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional) Filling: • 450 g (1 lb) cooking apples • 225 g (8 oz) blackcurrants • 30-45 ml (2-3 tbsp) water • 30 ml (2 tbsp) demerara sugar
PUZZLE NO. 359
DIRECTIONS: To make the pancake batter, put the flour in a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Add a little of the milk with the egg and the oil. Beat the flour into the liquid, then gradually beat in the rest of the milk, keeping the batter smooth and free from lumps. Cover the batter and chill while you prepare the filling. Quarter, peel and core the apples. Slice them into a pan and add the blackcurrants and water. Cook over a gentle heat for 10-15 minutes until the fruit is soft. Stir in enough demerara sugar to sweeten. Lightly grease a non-stick pan with just a smear of oil. Heat the pan, pour in about 30 ml (2 tbsp) of the batter, swirl it around and cook for about 1 minute. Flip the pancake over with a palette knife and cook the other side. Put on a sheet of kitchen paper and keep hot while cooking the remaining pancakes. Fill the pancakes with the apple and blackcurrant mixture and roll them up. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche, if using, and sprinkle with nuts or sesame seeds, if liked.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 359
HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box .
Recipe and photo: The fat-free cook’s collection, editor LB.
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