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Lunch anyone?

Nodders preside over a little lunch
Maharaja and Maharani of papier mache
Victorian period


the Menu

Gazpacho
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Carrot, Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salad
with Lime Vinaigrette
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Edna Lewis' Cornbread


Gazpacho Receipt*
makes 12 servings

2 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
6 cups Chicken Broth
2 large cans crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 finely chopped seedless cucumber
1 red onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper,seeded & chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper




* my grandmother's spelling
I prefer a less HOT version so I omit the hot sauce and jalapeno pepper