26 November 2005

Bucky's Raw Backyard Egg Recipes

EGGNOG
2 eggs, beaten well
3 tbs sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground
2 1/3 cups soymilk
Blend all ingredients together and serve chilled.

ZABAGLIONE
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tablespoon light or dark rum
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup silk soy creamer
Combine the yolks, rum, and Marsala in the top of a double boiler. Place over (not touching) barely simmering water in the lower pan and whisk vigorously, or beat with an electric mixer, until the mixture begins to foam. Add the 1/2 cup sugar and whisk continuously until the mixture triples in volume and thickens to form soft mounds when the whisk is lifted, about 7 minutes. Immediately place the top of the double boiler in the ice water bath to stop the cooking. Let cool, stirring occasionally.
Serve the zabaglione immediately

MAYONNAISE
1 c Salad oil
1 Egg
Or
2 Egg yolks
2 tb Lemon juice
Or
2 tb Vinegar
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Beat egg or egg yolks with a rotary until slightly thick; add 1 teaspoon oil at a time beating well after each addition, until 1/3 cup has been added. Add a few drops lemon or vinegar.
The mixture should be quite thick and perfectly smooth. If it isn't you added the oil too quick or didn't beat it enough. Continue to add the oil and acid alternately until it's used up. Add seasonings to taste. Store covered in the refrigerator.

HOLLANDAISE
2 tablespoons white-wine or tarragon vinegar or fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons boiling water
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup non trans fat butter substitute like earth balance or smart balance light
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
Melt the butter substitute and keep it warm.
  Heat the vinegar or lemon juice until just warmed.  Have small saucepan with boiling water and a measuring tablespoon ready.
  Place the top of a double boiler over (not in) hot water. (This means the bottom of the top of the double boiler sound not make contact with the water heating in the bottom half of the double boiler).
Place the egg yolks in the top of a double boiler and whisk until they begin to thicken.   Now add 1 tablespoon of the boiling water.  Continue to beat the sauce until it begins to thicken. Repeat with the remaining water, one tablespoon at a time, beating the mixture after each addition.
Now add the warmed vinegar or lemon juice. Remove the double boiler from the heat.   Beat the sauce briskly with a wire whisk. Continue to beat the mixture as you slowly pour in the melted butter.  Add the salt and cayenne and beat the sauce until it is thick. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
2 cup soy creamer
3 oz unsweetened chocolate (fair trade)
c sugar
Heat 2 cup soy creamer in saucepan over medium heat, until just about to boil.
Finely chop the chocolate and place in bowl.
Pour hot cream over chocolate, stir once, cover, and set aside.
Whip remaining cream and sugar in the other bowl until they form soft peaks.
Stir the chocolate mixture until all is melted and well incorporated, then fold in the cream.
Chill for at least 2 hours.

21 November 2005

Show 13 synopsis

We're up to show 13 this week, which includes: The exciting conclusion of Ukiah Digby for Coroner was webcast! Also, Curtis PUllin interviews Marty Durand from the ACLU of Idaho on "activist" judges and interpreting the Constitution; Bucky Buckaw discusses salmonella and raw eggs; Have-It-All Habitat takes a look at Spendus maniacus; the conscious consumer on animal ingredients. Friday, November 25 is Buy Nothing Day. The Sagebrush Variety Show microsite on RadioBoise.org is ready! Check it out.

15 November 2005

Show 12 redux

This week's show also includes: Bucky Buckaw on avian flu Michael Badnarik on Ukiah Digby for Coroner - the final episode of the series is next week! Have-It-All Habitat looks at Powerus hogus The Conscious Consumer on factory-farmed turkeys We have updated our podcasts to high-quality feeds and are now current. Show 12 will be up tonight. Soon, we will have our microsite on RadioBoise.org up.

14 November 2005

Thanksgiving Alternatives

Every year over 300 million turkeys are slaughtered in the United States in factory farms. Forty five million are killed each year for Thanksgiving. There are plenty of alternatives: Have your regular Thanksgiving feast minus the turkey. You can try a Tofurkey or Unturkey found at the Boise Co-op or Fred Meyer. These don't always appeal to everyone, but if you reallylike leftovers, try Tofurkey sandwich slices. Start a new tradition. Have friends and family bring their favoritevegetarian dishes or have a themed dinner. Be creative! Try some of the following recipies for alternatives. There are some great vegan recipes at http://vegweb.com/recipes/events/index-thanksgiving.shtml. I especially like the Thanksgiving "Meat" Loaf, and everyone who has ever tried this gravy in Idaho has gone absolutely crazy over it (even meat lovers). Here are some more vegetarian recipes to try: http://www.vegcooking.com/f-thanks05.asp. For more information on the lives of factory-farmed turkeys and why you should choose a cruelty-free Thanksgiving check out: http://www.goveg.com/f-top10turkeys.asp.

Michael Badnarik Talks to Sagebrush

Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party's 2004 Presidential Nominee, not only chatted with us while he was in town last week, he also was game enough to play himself in a cameo appearance on Ukiah Digby for Coroner. We just love third-party candidates with a sense of adventure! His performance and the interview will be on this week's show (show 12). RadioBoise will also broadcast a half-hour interview a few times during the week. We'll post those times when we learn them.

01 November 2005

Sharon Ullman Interviews

Former Ada County Commissioner (2001-2003) Sharon Ullman is Curtis Pullin's guest on the show this week and next (shows 10 & 11). In part 1, Sharon talks about the role of the commissioners, budgets, and open government. In part two, she gives us the lowdown on Commissioner Rick Yzaguirre and the other commissioners' dirty deeds. Sharon received the Max Dalton Open Government Award in 1999. Link to Sharon's opinion piece in Boise Weekly from July 2005 about some of the topics discussed in the interview. Sharon recommends Free Market Duck to listeners (it's a little Randian in spots, but there's plenty of great stuff there). Ready to get involved in city government? Here are some local links: Meridian has a very crappy website and council meeting agendas are nowhere to be found. Eagle has a decent website with meeting agendas. Boise takes the prize for most accessible documentation on a website. All the relevant links are on the home page and you can even watch City Council meetings webcast from the comfort of your own home. Nampa city council agendas & minutes Caldwell's website is disastrous. There are some sporadic agendas (rather old, I might add) for some of the city commissions, but it doesn't appear that they post their city council agendas & minutes. Ada County Commissioners agendas but minutes unavailable online. Canyon County Commissioners agendas & minutes search (why they don't post them by date is beyond me)

Conscious Consumer: Cut Flowers

Are you aware of high traces of pesticides in floral bouquets? Organic Bouquet - online teleflorist that sells pesticide-free flowers Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA The Smith River Project in California