Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

AFAIK I'venever had bitter melon on purpose, nor made anything with it
as an ingredient. Durian, OTOH, is a different story.

Hard to find bittermelon outside of an Asian market unless you are in Hawaii. (G) I never tried preparing it, just enjoyed it in some of the dishes our Philippino congregation made for pot lucks.

That would explain that. I'll have to look for it next time I'm down
to Little World Market or Asian Groceries to restock the miso paste.

Buy a small one for starters. (G) I can't give you specific recipies
using it as I've not had any in close to 20 years, and then it was in dishes others made.

My search engine shows me an object that looks more like a cucumber than
what I think of as a melon. And parsing the recipes I have as well as
those on-line I don'tsee anything that piques my interest. <SHRUG>

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Had Callie stayed with her dam for a few weeks past weaning Mom Cat
would have schooled her in foraging for her food.

But she might not have been as easy to catch and civilize.

Oh, I don't know. I've a fair amount of history with barn//farm cats.
And the few times I've adopted from a shelter I sit on a chair amid
all of
the candidates and let one of them choose me - usually by climbing up
my leg and curling up in my lap.

I'd have a lap full--Steve calls me a pet magnet. (G)

We're currently tending/boarding three pooches. And every one of them
will come to if they need/want to hit the great outdoors. Even if their grandpaw is standing/working right by the door.

I *do*have some bitter melon recipes

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Title: Paksiw na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish & Vegetables)
Categories: Seafood, Vegetables, Stews, Chilies
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2 lb Bangus (milkfish) or white
- fish, dressed (680 g)
1/2 c Vinegar
1/4 c Water
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 (1/2") piece ginger; crushed
2 Hot banana peppers
1/2 c Ampalaya (bitter melon)
1/2 c Eggplant; sliced

Cut fish into 4 slices. Place fish in a teflon or
porcelain coated skillet. Add all other ingredients,
except ampalaya and eggplant, cover and bring to a boil.
Let simmer about 10 minutes, turning fish once to cook
evenly.

Transfer to a covered dish and store in the refrigerator
to "age" for 2 days.

Reheat over moderate heat just until heated enough before
serving.

Add ampalaya and eggplant during the last five minutes
of cooking.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Aging time: 1-2 days
Serves: 4

Recipes by Dennis Santiago, TWS bbs

Formatted by Manny Rothstein (1/24/94)

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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Hi Dave,

Bittermelon

That would explain that. I'll have to look for it next time I'm down
to Little World Market or Asian Groceries to restock the miso paste.

Buy a small one for starters. (G) I can't give you specific recipies
using it as I've not had any in close to 20 years, and then it was in dishes others made.

My search engine shows me an object that looks more like a cucumber
than what I think of as a melon. And parsing the recipes I have as
well as
those on-line I don'tsee anything that piques my interest. <SHRUG>

OK by me it you take a pass on it. I've not bought any, knowing that
Steve doesn't like it. And yes, it does look like a cucumber. (G)

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Had Callie stayed with her dam for a few weeks past weaning Mom Cat
would have schooled her in foraging for her food.

But she might not have been as easy to catch and civilize.

Oh, I don't know. I've a fair amount of history with barn//farm cats.
And the few times I've adopted from a shelter I sit on a chair amid
all of
the candidates and let one of them choose me - usually by climbing up
my leg and curling up in my lap.

I'd have a lap full--Steve calls me a pet magnet. (G)

We're currently tending/boarding three pooches. And every one of them
will come to if they need/want to hit the great outdoors. Even if
their grandpaw is standing/working right by the door.

Smart pups!

I *do*have some bitter melon recipes

Title: Paksiw na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish & Vegetables)
Categories: Seafood, Vegetables, Stews, Chilies
Yield: 4 Servings

Looks like one I'd take a pass on aslo.

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