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 JW>> a Lebanese guy / an Israeli and an Egyptian

 JW> Both the Israeli and the Egyptian would be looking at a minimum of
 JW> one year's military service when they went home after graduation.
 JW> They both sincerely hoped that there would not be a Middle Eastern
 JW> war that year!

 NB> I trust that their hopes were borne out...?

I met them all the academic year of 69/70 and they were all in year
2 of a 3 year program so that meant they graduated and were due to
go home in the summer of 1971. Not a good time.

Between the Third Arab Israeli War of 1967 war and the Yom Kippur
war of 1973 there are continual low level fighting in the Sinai. and
the minimum one year of service was renewed annually due to the
ongoing state of emergency. The Lebanese guy had the right idea.

 NB> Good for him....   Did he ever regret the decision...?

I've lost track of them all a long time ago when I went to Nfld in
1972 and then Alberta in 1973.

 JW> I just googled them and Sorrento's is still alive and
 JW> well after all these decades and still serving Italian and Lebanese
 JW> fare. It has new owners by now of course
 
 NB> Albert and his friends retired, I take it....?
 
Probably a long time ago; it's a burnout business after all.

 JW> One of my uncles was a missionary

 NB> Was Alan also born in China or India...? 

The parents were in Canada from 1947 to 1951 and Alan is the
youngest and just a bit older than me so I it might have been either
India or Canada. I haven't heard about him since his mom passed away
in 2003. We were second cousins who only met twice face to face
although his mom and mine kept up regular correspondence over the
years, so I'd hear about what all of them were up to.

Something from India ...

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     Title: Moongre Aloo Sabzi - Radish Pods And Potato Curry
Categories: Indian, Curry, Vegetables
  Servings: 4

      1 lb Radish Pods 
      2    Potatoes 
      2 md Tomatoes 
      1 md Green Chilly 
      1 TB Chopped Cilantro 
      1 sm Onion 
      1 ts Ginger Paste 
      1 ts Garlic Paste 
      1 ts Salt 
    1/2 ts Red Chilli Powder 
    1/4 ts Turmeric 
    1/2 ts Coriander Powder 

Moongre, also called Radish Pods, are commonly grown in the Punjab
Province of Pakistan and India. Even though they resemble beans,
they have their own unique flavor unlike any other vegetable I've
had. Moongre have a very sharp taste, similar to radishes.

Cut radish pods / moongray into 1/4 inch (pea sized) Place them into
a large container of water. Cut potatoes in 4 quarters, set aside in
cool water so they don't turn black. Chop tomatoes; roughly chop 1
onion on medium heat, add and saute chopped onions in oil till they
turn golden brown. Add a little water to stop the caramelization of
onions. Add all ground spices except garam masala. Add the ginger
and garlic paste. Mix everything well. Fry for 5 minutes on medium
heat till oil seperates from curry. Add one glass water. Then remove
radish pods from water and add to pot. Turn heat to low. Cover and
cook for 20 minutes till they soften. Then add the chopped potatoes
and tomatoes. Mix well and cover again. Cook until the potatoes are
soft and the tomatoes have mixed well with curry. Add chopped green
chilly. Add the chopped cilantro and garam masala at end and mix
once. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve with warm roti or naan.

Posted by: Sadaf

From: Http://Sakeenahbegum.Com
 
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Cheers

Jim
  
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