European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 3, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Chili goes Chic by John Demers United press International hot bowl of Chili ones the province of value drives and Laler lha favored feed of truck stops has gone Uptown taking its traditional stylistic debates of a whole new level of Chic. Even in the most chill resistant sections of Manhattan where sushi or Nouv Afla onco ruled the Roost ii is becoming increasingly admirable and increasingly easy to order up a serving of Good old Texas red. The Manhattan chill co. Is a Well established restaurant serving not Only the spicy stuff in question but a Host of other southwestern edibles. And chill cookouts Are a big draw nationwide. As ii turns out the emergence of Chili a a dish equal in nationalism to the Pallas of Spain or Trie pesos of Italy is virtually the Only thing chill Cooks can agree upon. Dipl the arguments to the contrary Chili As we know it today is an american original said Michael Mclaughlin chef and co owner of the Manhattan Chili co. And author of the new Southwest american Cookbook. By now there is no such thing As authentic chill although Here is a comfortably Wido Sot of accepted standards into which a spicy dish of mostly meal can fall and still be called finding the perfect form for this spicy dish of mostly meat has fascinated Cooks since a aztecs of old Mexico who surely combined meals with other ingredients into Zesty Laws. And it inspired rail Cooks just North of the mexican Border who used the coloured fruits of the Pepper Genus called Capsicum to rekindle jaded Cowboy appetites and tenderize the then Tough meat of the Texas Longhom. By the 1920s, Chili was an american Staple helping jazz age Bon Vitants recover from the perils of Bootleg Hooch. The dish s sheer Economy made it a favorite during the depression while its Strong sense of Home made in a popular of Els returning from world War ii. Today Chili is available canned some 240 million pounds in a single year concentrated and Frozen dozens o mixes powders and kits offer Short cuts to a process thai is Lime consuming if anything but demanding in technique. Chili societies have even been formed spreading the gospel according to Capsicum to places As close As Mexico and As far away As Japan. A Chili lovers Are Quick to inquire when was the last time you heard of a Paella society or one devoted to the adoration of pesto to illustrate the scope of today s Chili Renaissance Here is Mclaughlin s recipe for seafood chill san Carlos from his new Cookbook published by Crown at $9.95. Seafood Chili san Carlos i cup alive Oil 1 Large yellow onion peeled and coarsely chopped about 2 cups 2 Largo Leeka White part Only Well cleaned and chopped 1 Largo celery stalk chopped 8 medium garlic doves peeled and minced 2 tsp dried oregano preferably mexican 4vi tap ground cumin from toasted seed 1 can 35 ounces italian Plum tomatoes with Hel Julca s cupa homemade fish Stock or bottled Clam juice 2 cupa dry red wine i cop chill paste homemade or commercial its Pratt 1 Lap Cayenne Pepper or to taste 2 medium tweet red peppers stemmed1, cored and Cut into to Lnch Dice 2 medium Sweet Green Peppera stemmed cored and Cut into to Lnch Dice 12 Tomeck Chun scrubbed 12 mussels scrubbed and de bearded 1 i pounds Aero or other lean White hah fillets Cut into 1-Inch pieces 12 Large shrimp shelled Odd evened with tails left on a Pound Bay scallops i cup finely chopped clean fresh Cilantro leaves chill that Alt american favorite moves Uptown. In a vhf to 5-Quarl heavy Flameproof casserole or dutch oven heat the Oil add the onion Leeks and celery cover and Cook slur ring once or twice forgo minutes or Unell the vegetables Are very tender. Add the garlic oregano and cumin cover and Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes breaking them up with your lingers their juice fish Stock red wine Chili paste sail and Cayenne Pepper. Bring to a boil skimming any scum that forms. Lower the heat cover and simmer skimming and stirring occasionally Lor 1 hour. Sur in the Sweet Peppera and simmer uncovered Lor another 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature cover end refrigerate ave might. Bring the Chili base slowly to a boil stirring often. Lower the heat so the Chili simmers briskly. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the clams and mussels cover and Cook for 10 minutes removing the shellfish As 1hey open and arranging them in Chili bowls. Alter 10 minutes discard any that have not opened. Stir in the scrod and shrimp cover and simmer 1 minute. Add the scat tops cover and simmer until the shrimp and scallops Are just opaque and the scrod is beginning to Flake about 4 minutes ladle the Chili Over shellfish in the bowls dividing the shrimp evenly Sprinkle each serving with Cilantro. Serves s. Put some Sunshine into february february is notorious for being a slow and often depressing month due to Short Days cold temperatures and Gray or Stormy skies. Looking at the Calendar however a few dates come to mind that offer Hope for a sunnier Outlook on life. Coming up is Friday the thirteenth. It you re the superstitious Type this May be a Good Day to stay quietly Al Home to rest and relax catch up on your Beauty sleep and strategies. Since that s not possible for most of us take a few precautions to avoid disaster. This is the Day you can expect to get caught in a snowstorm to be late for a h aft ii. Meeting to trip and skin your knee to break a Heel run your stockings pop your Button or break your Zipper. Be prepared for such emergencies not Only on Friday the thirteenth but every Day. Periodically look Over the seams hems zippers snaps Bemons. Hooks and eyes of your clothes. Make sure they Are secure and sew them it they re not Check your accessories. Are purse handles securely a ached Are jewelry clasps Light is your watch keeping accurate Lime if not got them repaired. Prepare Lor the unexpected. Tuck these items into your bag or briefcase or keep them Handy in a desk drawer or the Glove Box of your car a Small folding umbrella an extra pair of pantyhose a Liny mending kit containing a Needle thread safely pins and enough masking tape to secure a Loose hem a Small tube of Quick drying All purpose glue two adhesive bandages and a pocket size package of tissues. F you arrive at a destination having been unable to repair a minor disaster simply acknowledge what happened joke about ii a Little then relax and gel on with matters at hand. Others Are Likely to be Lavor ably impressed if you remain in flustered in the face of a less than perfect appearance take heart. The next Day is february fourteenth Valentine s Day hugs and kisses Are great therapy on a Gray Day any Day. To invite them dress in something fresh and Lively brightened by red in the spirit of the Day. Red is a remarkable color that works As an accent color or As a Neutral since it goes with just about every other color. For women in military dress red lipstick or red Nail polish May be just enough to brighten the Holiday. Later in the Day try red with White Lor a Crisp and sporty look also red with teat or baby Blue with Hunter Green and yellow. Try red with Navy Black Camel an or Dove at the office where a Little red goes a Long Way. Unless your workplace is very casual Wear Only one red piece at a time jacket Blouse skirt or accessory. Team a red dress with a jacket or Cardigan sweater of another color. Red i a very stimulating color an Energy Booster in itself capable of making you feel Pepper end happier. If you Don l own anything red february is a perfect time to find something you like and to integrate it into your personal wardrobe making the rest of february s Twenty eight Days Fly by. Throughout the rest of the month vow to keep your heart in Good shape do fifteen minutes of aerobic exercise or Lake a brisk walk three to five Days a week. A mid Day walk through own or a Park is one of the Best ways i know to Clear away fee cobwebs brighten your spirits and your smile. The Best cure for late Day fatigue is More movement aerobic stretching or strengthening exercises. Main Tarn your Energy level and avoid fatigue throughout the month with regular meals beginning with breakfast. Concentrate on Complex carbohydrates Cut Don t skip protein. Go easy on fast Energy irom simple sugars. The initial High is usually followed by an Energy Tow. Dehydration is a lit tie known cause of fatigue and you May not feel thirst until the body s fluids Are quite Low. So drink plenty of fluids. Ii you have dress or grooming questions i would like to hear irom you men As Well As women. Please Send your questions to Judith fat band in care of stars and stripes. Apo . Forces 09211. Tuesday february 3, 1987 the stars and stripes Page 17
