Will this increase or decrease the likelihood of terrorist actions in America, Europe and the rest of the world?

If you were a member of a family murdered in this conflict, would you be seeking revenge?

Should Tzipi Livni and Ehud Olmert, be tried for war crimes if or when this conflict comes to an end?

What will the price of oil be in 4 weeks time?

Clearly the sprig of parsley wasn't sharp enough. Suggest you try a blade of lemongrass to cut the mustard next time. This might also help with the Viennetta.

hilary: the Nigella of the financial bulletin boards.

Quick and Easy Fuul

Tin of fava / fuul beans
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper

Mash the beans against the side of the saucepan as you heat them.
When hot and thoroughly mashed add lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning to taste.
Eat immediately with bread.

Thanks Nigella.

On the subject of celebrity chefs, a little known fact for all to digest:

Heston Blumental, despite his name, is actually of quite average height.

I would be interested to hear fahel's view on this one.

Lebanon Hits Back In Humongous Hummus War

Fahel,

Thank you for your Posting 1789

"The Future of Palestine:
Righteous Jews vs. the New Afrikaners"

By Professor John J. Mearsheimer
Talk presented on 29 April 2010 - The Palestine Center - Washington, DC

I found the talk very interesting and showed for me a very balanced evaluation of the Middle East Problem.

The conclusions reach at the end of the paper seemed well argued, and would probably be what the majority of people interest in the problem would come to.

One or two paragraphs which interested me are those pasted below.

The reason for my interest is the parallels between the control and/or abuse of news and information by the various forms of the media in this country, USA and probably the majority of western countries. .

The electorate in Britain have been bombarded by the Murdock press and various other newspapers biased output.

The constant bias reports and denigration of various political figures, i.e, Liberal, Labour, Greens, SNP etc. and those holding views, or opinions, at odds with their owns or variance with their goals.
Ashcroft abuse of the electorate, with tory head office backing, has been a travesty of common decency and fair play within our electoral system. I think it bodes ill for the futue.

The similarities, with attempts at the suppression of views on the internal politics of this country, or views on the Israeli/Palestinian conflicts are for me, very striking.

I am sometimes critical of the reporting by the BBC, but in general find they reporting is not that biased to any particular political party, I do think the interviewing could be less confrontational and the level of aggression could be reduced. I would prefer the approach of John Snow to that of Parkinson
We are in danger of reducing politics to a game of little values and the public being led by their noses, wherever some wealthy media owners wish them to go.





For starters, the discrimination and repression that is the essence of apartheid will be increasingly visible to people all around the world. Israel and its supporters have been able to do a good job of keeping the mainstream media in the United States from telling the truth about what Israel is doing to the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories. But the Internet is a game changer. It not only makes it easy for the opponents of apartheid to get the real story out to the world, but it also allows Americans to learn the story that the New York Times and the Washington Post have been hiding from them. Over time, this situation may even force these two media institutions to cover the story more accurately themselves.

The growing visibility of this issue is not just a function of the Internet. It is also due to the fact that the plight of the Palestinians matters greatly to people all across the Arab and Islamic world, and they constantly raise the issue with Westerners. It also matters very much to the influential human rights community, which is naturally going to be critical of Israels harsh treatment of the Palestinians. It is not surprising that hardline Israelis and their American supporters are now waging a vicious smear campaign against those human rights organizations that criticize Israel.

Mejadra

Ingredients
1 cup rice (uncooked) or bulgur
1 cup dry lentils
1 medium sized onion
4 cups water
olive oil
salt
baharat
cumin
cardamom

The more common recipe uses rice. Bulgur can be substituted for rice, with the exact same procedure.

Fry the lentils in oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the first beans show signs of scorching.
Add salt, baharat, cumin, ground cardamom.
Add 2 cups water and cover. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed by the lentils.
Fry the rice in oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the grains change colour.
Add salt, black or white pepper, and ground cardamom.
Add 2 cups water and cover. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer. After 5 minutes turn the heat off, and leave standing for another 10 minutes.
Cut the onion into thin strips (cm x 4cm).
Fry the onion in mixed olive oil until crisp and translucent.
Mix lentils and rice, top with the fried onion.
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Barbecue Texas Style

Ingredients:

* 7 pounds boneless beef brisket
* Oak, pecan, mesquite, or hickory chips, soaked in water (see notes)
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
* Water
* 1 medium onion, grated
* 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1-1/2 cups catsup
* 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes

Trim excess fat from beef brisket. Combine paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub evenly over surface of brisket. Place brisket, fat side down, in 11-1/2 x 9-inch disposable aluminum pan. Add 1 cup water. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place in center of grid over very low coals. Cover cooker and cook 5 hours, turning brisket over every 1-1/2 hours; remove excess fat from pan with baster as it accumulates. Add additional 1/2 cup water to pan, if needed. Periodically add just enough additional briquets to keep coals at very low temperature. Remove brisket form pan; reserve pan drippings. Place brisket on grid, fat side down, directly over very low coals. Replace grill cover and continue cooking 30 minutes. Meanwhile skim and discard fat from pan drippings; reserve 1 cup drippings.

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add reserved pan drippings, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, catsup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce; simmer approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Trim excess fat from brisket; carve brisket across the grain into thin slices. Serve brisket with sauce.

Fahel,

Don't be put off.

I doubt that they haven't read the "Talk" which you posted, and probably if they did so, have such fixed positions would not be able to understand it.


Also, while a thread on food could be interesting, it is obvious neither of last two posters comprehend, or have the wit to start one of their own.


But doesn't it remind one of children, who when the can't get their own way, try to spoil the enjoyment for others.

Strange, also one who was complaining of cutting and pasting is quite an ardent cut and paster himself.

Ps.

Looking at the last recipe, I wouldn't recommend it,

However, there is now accounting for taste.

Fred
Why are you posting odd things on the cookery and food thread?

The 'Israeli conflict' in the thread title is a reference to food in the Middle East.

Are you trying to make this thread contraversial or something?

I like contraversies.

How do you cook them?

Hays,

Did you read the article concerned. Worth reading and not inflammatory.

Well, I don't think it is!

Talking of enjoyment, the Food and Cookery thread has taken a turn for the better of late, there are many more on-topic posts.

BTW, I thought 'Israeli Conflict' was actually a pudding, somewhat like Eton Mess, which is, of course, delicious. I certainly expect Eton Mess to become quite fashionable.

Fahel - do you have a recipe for "Kess emmak"?

Gausie - What happened to spangles? or have they just changed the name like opal fruits. Lemon vienetta sounds good,don't rate the mint though.

Gausie, now that IS rude.
A fatwa is coming your way.

I'll file it with the others.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 60 minutesIngredients:
1 cup dried chickpeas or 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons flour
Salt


Preparation:
Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak overnight. Omit this step if using canned beans.

Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.

Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.

Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour.

Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.

Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown (5-7 minutes).

Serve hot.

Serving Suggestion
Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus and tahini, or as a main course. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, salt and pepper. As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and served like a burger.

Copy and pasting recipes is of value to everyone except the hate-obsessed.
Copy and pasting propaganda is mindless when done to excess...shows a lack of original thought and a childish desire for confirmation of half-baked (sorry) ideas and acceptance by others.

Great falafel from the Israeli shops on Golders Green Road and the Arab ones at the bottom of the Edgware Road.