-=> Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-

 JW> I can't get over how bad your medical system is when you're the
 JW> richest country in the world!

 DD> it's all about $$$$. Too many companies make too much money
 DD> under the present system and own too many legislators for the
 DD> system to be changed easily.

Indeed. You have the most expensive medical system in the world in
part because it is a primarily private sector activity that is
under-regulated.

 DD> Title: Cauliflower & Roquefort Soup

Hmmm. I never tried using a blue cheese with cauliflower or in a
cream soup. I think I will the next time I have some of both on hand
at the same time.

 DD> 30 ml Armagnac *
 DD> * I substituted some Laird's Applejack

I think my cheap Spanish brandy will be just fine.

 DD> Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

So TNT then.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Balsamic Glaze
 Categories: Beef, Steak, Wine, Sauces
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4    Beef tenderloin steaks
      2 tb Sea salt; coarse grain
      1 tb Coarsely ground pepper
      2 tb Olive oil;
           Fresh thyme; for garnish
           BALSAMIC SAUCE:
    1/4 c  Dry red wine
    1/4 c  Dry sherry
      3 tb Balsamic vinegar
      1    Shallot; chopped
      2    Cloves garlic; chopped
      2    Egg yolks
    1/3 c  Unsalted butter; melted
 
  Rub tenderloin steaks evenly with salt and pepper.  Cook steaks in
  hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat 2 to 3 minutes
  on each side. Bake at 350 F for 8 to 15 minutes or to desired
  degree of doneness. Serve with balsamic sauce and garnish if
  desired.

  SAUCE: Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan;
  cook 2 minutes. Cool mixture. Whisk egg yolks into wine mixture
  and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  Slowly whisk in butter until blended. Serve immediately.
  
  Recipe By: Sheri Castle, appeared in Southern Living, 12/98
  
  From: Jessica Hutchings
 
MMMMM


Cheers

Jim


... As long as distilleries keep pumping out stress medicine there's hope,

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