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Today's Quilt Report
Whew, been on the ladder at the design wall all day working these stubby fingers to the bone. Yes, even had to wind bobbins, a job I detest, but I did all my empties so I am set with Nugray #23 on maybe 8 bobbins- should get me through having to quilt two tops. Unless I get volunteers.

I'm calling this one DWI since it's based on the old drunkard's path block. I'm still working on the corners but should get them on tonight. Then tomorrow I show 'em to Sylvia! Update- I need some strips of circles in the border- to be continued...
This one is Dirty Snowballs, also an arrangement of the old drunkards path.

Hey- a new category!

What's for dinner tonight?

GAZPACHO CHOPPED SALAD (Pipirrana Jaenera)
Pipirrana is a version of gazpacho typical of the Andalusian province of Jaenera, more a salad than a soup.
1 (1-inch-long) piece baguette, crust discarded
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 hard-boiled eggs, yolks and whites separated
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar (preferably 'reserva')
1/4 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Andalusian hojiblanca)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lb ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch dice
2 oz (1/4-inch-thick) slices serrano ham or prosciutto , cut into 1/4-inch dice

Soak bread in 1/4 cup water 1 minute, then squeeze dry, discarding soaking water.
Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash to a paste with a large knife). Mash garlic paste with bread, yolks, and vinegar using mortar and pestle until smooth (or blend together in a mini food processor). Add oil in a slow stream while stirring constantly (or with motor running) to form a thick sauce. Stir in black pepper.
Finely chop egg whites. Divide sauce among 4 salad plates and sprinkle with whites. Scatter tomatoes over whites and season with salt, then sprinkle with bell pepper and ham.

Makes 4 servings.

Gourmet, August 2002. Thanks to Epicurious.com. This recipe has been scientifically chosen because I have all the ingredients on hand- I'll report back after I make it as to whether it would be worth actually buying everything.