PUZZLE NO. 637
16. Border 20. Defame 21. Those people 22. Telegram 23. Hunch 25. Court case 27. Speedy 29. Test model 30. ". . . maids all in a ____"
WEEKLY RECIPE
WEEK OF NOV. 25 TO DEC. 1, 2012
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
31. Thick hair 34. Nominates 39. Further 40. Plastic material 41. Tolerate 43. Knob
ARIES With the full moon you field a lot of criti- cism and you may have to deal with some people who do not express themselves very clearly. You manage a complicated family affair with skill. TAURUS You could receive quite a large sum of money, such as an insurance claim or an inheritance. You may have to assert your- self and put up some good arguments in order to obtain it. GEMINI You are a real bundle of energy and man- age to be everywhere at once. Try to get some exercise or you may have to fork out some money for health reasons. CANCER You have a great many ideas and con- cerns on your mind which could mean some sleepless nights for you. You are very inspired by a new career that is start- ing to take shape for you. LEO You repeatedly find yourself in crowds or perhaps you organize an event for a lot of people. You love good company, even if you find it a little tiring. VIRGO Many businesses make a lot of changes at this time of year and you could benefit from this. You will rise in your company while others will leave. LIBRA You are truly inspired by the idea of tak- ing a long trip with family members. It’s possible that you will have to do some urgent work at home. SCORPIO You have to change your plans suddenly this week. You could also be faced with some rather contradictory choices. One of them will put you in the spotlight and is, therefore, the best choice for you. SAGITTARIUS It is not always easy for you to maintain a balance between the different spheres of your life. A few changes at home will allow you to manage this better. You need to rest more for the sake of your health. CAPRICORN It’s time to revamp your professional goals. You are thinking about starting up your own small home-based business. AQUARIUS You are in a phase of spectacular success. You will distinguish yourself significantly in front of a large number of people. You will receive some kind of reward. PISCES Your home needs a thorough cleaning. Tidying up your surroundings will lead to a clearer understanding of what is on your mind. There seems to be quite a bit of confusion within the family.
44. Resound 45. Not warm 47. Consumed 50. Rush 51. Caustic cleaning solution 52. Geologic age 53. Failure
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6 TO 8
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ACROSS 1. Type of shaft 4. List member 8. Aquatic plant 12. "____ on Melancholy" 13. Sandwich mart 14. Mortgage, e.g. 15. Like a fillet 17. Snitched 18. Bear's shelter
32. Previous to, inverse 33. In reserve 35. Roaring Twenties, e.g. 36. Affirmative vote 37. Pod veggie 38. Tart fruit 40. Country estate 42. Actor Rob ____ 43. Resolve 46. School vehicle 48. Saintly picture 49. Clearly shaped 54. Nautical hello 55. Moon's pull 56. "____ Only Live Twice"
57. Lounge around 58. Sesame or poppy 59. Cut short DOWN 1. Corn's core 2. Commotion 3. "A Few Good ____" 4. At leisure 5. High schoolers 6. Chicago Loop trains 7. Lost 8. Communion table 9. Weaver's need 10. Festive party 11. No ifs, ____, or buts
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 637
DIRECTIONS: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolk and sugar until al light lemon yellow, about 2 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the boiling milk into the egg mixture, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3-4 minutes. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over (not touching) barely simmering water in a saucepan. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and continue to stir until the mixture is creamy, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange liqueur. Pour the mixture into 2 loaf pans, each 15 cm (6 inches) long and 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) wide. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until quite firm, at least 12 hours or for up to 24 hours. To unmold, immerse the bottom of a pan in a basin of hot water for about 30 seconds. Slide a knife along the inside edge of the pan and invert a serving plate on top. Holding the plate and the pan firmly together, turn them over and lift off the pan. Repeat with the second pan. Cut into thick slices to serve. at room temperature • 60 ml (1/4 cup) orange liqueur You can dust it with cocoa powder before serving. INGREDIENTS: • 1 egg yolk • 80 ml (1/3 cup) sugar • 90 ml (6 tbsp) milk • 250 g (8 oz) bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces • 250 ml (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces,
19. Andean animals 21. Branch offshoot 24. Flight-of-steps unit 26. Concealer 28. Umbrella part 29. Beaver's project
PUZZLE NO. 373
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 373
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: Savoring France – Williams-Sonoma, Georgeanne Brennan
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