In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:
> > " Joe" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
> >>
> >> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
> >>
> >>
> > Perhaps it is an end of Duke's era. But it's not the end of Usenet.
> > That was predicted several years ago. And guess what? We're still here
> >
> > OB Food: Oxtail Soup
> >
> > 2 meaty oxtails, about 1-1/2 pounds each
> > 1/4 c. vegetable oil
> > flour seasoned with salt & pepper
> > 3 quarts water
> > 1/2 c. chopped carrots
> > 1 c. chopped celery
> > 1 c. chopped onion
> > 2 cloves garlic, minced
> > 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
> >
> > Dust oxtails with flour and brown in deep pot in oil. Add 2 quarts
> > water, 1 tsp. salt and herb bouquet garni* (fresh parsley, bay leaf,
> > marjoram or thyme, 3-4 peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag).
> >
> > Simmer on low about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove oxtails to a
> > platter and let cool to the touch. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat
> > from oxtails and add back to the soup. Stir in remaining 1 quart water
> > and the vegetables. Simmer until
> > vegetables are tender. Remove bouquet garni bag. Taste the soup and
> > adjust seasonings. Stir in parsley and heat through.
> >
> > Jill (the Soup Queen)
>
> Not only here, but thriving.

And always valued. :-)
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