(Curly Sue), if that's their real name, wrote:

>Here's one a former roommate (Japanese) used to make:
>
>Almond Jelly
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>1 stick agar-agar
>3 c water
>1 c sugar
>1/2 c evaporated milk
>1/2 tsp almond extract
>canned fruit with syrup
>
>Boil water. Add agar and stir until dissolved. Stir in sugar. Through
>a strainer, pour into a flat container. Add evaporated milk, stirring
>constantly. When slightly cool mix in the almond extract. Refrigerate.
>When it is set, cut into diamond shapes, about 3/4" on all sides.
>
>Serve with the canned fruit.
>http://users.rcn.com/sue.interport/food/almjelly.html

Hey, I'll bet that would be good with canned lychees. I'll direct Crash to
pick up the ingredients next time he's in St. Paul. Thanks for the recipe,
Sue!

Carol
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'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
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