PUZZLE NO. 626
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WEEKLY RECIPE
WEEK OF AUGUST 26 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI, AND CANCER.
French Country Soup
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ARIES You may experience a sudden increase in your workload. This takes you by surprise and creates new stress. Rest and relax- ation will be necessary once everything is properly organized. TAURUS You are naturally a curious person. This curiosity will lead you to unearth a serious problem, but you will discover some solu- tions by digging deep. GEMINI New clothes, a new hairstyle, and acces- sories should help you to feel more at ease in your job. You feel the need to boost your value in other people’s eyes. CANCER You might be subjected to a few unex- pected changes at work. While some col- leagues could lose their jobs, you will inherit a management position. LEO It’s possible that you will be offered some additional work, but think carefully about the pros and cons before accepting. Ask yourself if you will be credited for the work and if it will it be an asset on your CV. VIRGO You will be in an excellent position to negotiate something that will earn you a lot of prestige. You could become some- one’s hero, even if it’s only because you listened to them. LIBRA You are tempted to adopt a whole new life style. Perhaps you’re thinking of becom- ing a vegetarian, for example. In fact, your health requires you to adjust a few of your habits. SCORPION You will put yourself in work and person- al situations where you can converse with a great many people. This will enable you to enlarge your social network. SAGITTARIUS If you have taken steps in order to obtain financing for a professional project or to purchase a home, you will receive a posi- tive answer that will set the whole process in motion. CAPRICORN Your telephone won’t stop ringing for most of the week and then it will fall silent! If you leave messages, be patient, because people might be slow in calling you back. AQUARIUS Better eating habits would do you a lot of good. A drastic change in the pace of your life will allow you to recover all your energy. PISCES You could become involved in a new circle of friends with whom you are sure to have some truly rewarding adventures. These people might help you discover a form of spirituality that appeals to you, for example.
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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 626
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NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4
This soup is satisfying as well as delicious. Make sure you have plenty because your guests will surely ask for more!
INGREDIENTS: • 3 leeks, washed and sliced thinly
• 250 ml (1 cup) chopped carrots • 500 ml (2 cups) diced potatoes • 500 ml (2 cups) milk • 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock • 45 ml (3 tbsp) butter or margarine • 1 bay leaf • 1 sprig fresh rosemary • Salt
PUZZLE NO. 362
• Pepper Garnish : • Parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS: Put leeks, potatoes, carrots and butter into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce several times. Cook for 10 minutes in the microwave, on high. Add milk, stock, bay leaf, sprig of rosemary and seasoning. Re-cover and cook for 7 minutes on high. Leave standing, covered, for 1 minute. Put parsley leaves and 1 tbsp water into a small dish. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce several times. Cook on high for 1 minute. Uncover the soup and allow it to cool slightly. Remove bay leaf and rosemary, pour soup into a food processor, and purée until smooth. Check seasoning and heat through for 3 minutes, on high. Serve with a garnish of pars- ley leaves.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO.362
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 Complete Microwave Cookbook, Judith Ferguson, Collins Royal.
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