European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 23, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The craze by Dee Stone Cox news service cappuccino is one italian word that does not translate directly into English. Often the recipe Lor it gets lost in the translation. In Italy cappuccino is a popular morning beverage made from just two things espresso Coffee and milk steamed into a puffy foam. The foam has a Little Peak just like the Hood worn by the Capuchin monks. Hence the name cappuccino. Once cappuccino leaves italian Borders people tinker with it. The Swiss and French like to stir in chocolate and the viennese always use whipped Cream. Italians might add sugar but never whipped Cream. In the United states cappuccino usually is overdressed until unrecognizable with cinnamon and chocolate and a gob of whipped Topping rarely genuine whipped Cream. Some versions Are Flavoured with syrups extracts or liqueurs a or even made with Flavoured instant powders. And rarely is cappuccino sipped at breakfast. Rather it proliferates As an after dinner Coffee a dessert in a cup you might say. Quot in the past five years the number of espresso cappuccino machines nationally has grown by approximately 75 percent Quot says Brian Olson owner of american Best culinary a major importer of the. Machines. He estimates that 90 percent of finer restaurants have them. Undoubtedly americans will continue enjoying their own style of cappuccino just like we do our unique and fanciful pizzas. But it is possible for the Purist to find the proper cup a with some searching. How you can brew cappuccino the espresso Coffee and steamed milk must be freshly made. Home espresso machines with steam spouts Cost about $100. Here Are tips for making a perfect cup of cappuccino the milk can be whole of skim but it must be cold. A Metal Pitcher is traditional probably for temperature control and minimal breakage. Fill the Pitcher no More than one third full a the milk will triple in volume with steam. Start with the steam nozzle just under the surface of the milk and turn on the steam. As the milk foams lower the Pitcher so the nozzle stays just under the surface of the froth. The sound you Are listening for is a Jong deep Quot a Quot sound like someone trying to say Cool but just making the k sound. If you hear a club club you Are getting the milk too hot and the bubbles too big. If milk gets hot before you get a full head of foam Stop and serve it As cafe a Lait. Otherwise you la have scalded milk which does t taste As Good. Fill the preheated cup one third full with espresso and pour on the steamed milk spooning on plenty of foam. How italians like it the disparity Between italian and american a cappuccinos is cause for culture Shock. A. Italians would never order cappuccino after noontime considering it too heavy after a meal. Italians do not drink a lot of milk preferring cheese As their Dairy food. In the mornings however they often have a cappuccino As they Cluster at the counter of a favorite bar near their workplace. An italian Quot bar Quot is the dispensary of All beverages a from whiskey wine and Beer to Coffee Tea juice Mineral water and cola. Most italian bars serve cappuccino in White porcelain cups that hold about 5 ounces double the size of an espresso. Sometimes they use Clear glasses set in Metal frames with handles so you can see the separation of Coffee and froth. American restaurants often set off their fanciful brew in fanciful cups such As slender Clear Glass mugs with Pedestal bases. In touristy areas of Italy waiters have Learned not to stare at americans who ask for cappuccino after dinner. And Quot baristas Quot those Quick handed bar men who deftly Load the espresso Coffee in the Steamer and foam the milk to perfect peaks keep Cocoa behind the counter for americans or French Swiss and austrians. Guide to italian coffees in Italy you can order Coffee All Day and night in bars cafes and restaurants. It is never served with a meal except with bread for breakfast. Caffe or Caffe espresso a Small cup of Strong Black aromatic Coffee. Caffe Latte Cah Fay Lah Tay equal parts Coffee and hot milk called cafe a Lait in France. Caffe con Panna Coffee with Cream. Caffe Freddo iced Coffee. Caffe decaf Reinato decaffeinated Coffee. Caffe Macchiano Mah key a to literally marked or spotted Coffee just a dab of milk on top. Latte Macchiano hot milk with a dab of Coffee on top. Caffe corretto Coffee with a bit of spirits or liqueur added. You would specify it when you order such As Caffe corretto Sambuca. Readers action Lin getting a Job in Germany it i am an american citizen living in Germany. Recently my Only child turned 11 and i Felt it time to return to the work Force. I intended to apply for a Job through co civilian personnel office with the american forces. Simple procedure wrong. I believe few people know that an american citizen residing in Germany for More than a year May not apply for a position with the . Forces. According to co these people Are considered Quot ordinarily resident Quot and Are supposedly prohibited from employment by the Slatus of forces agreement sofa. I happen to be of German american descent and because of this obtained a valid German work permit. With this carte blanched i am allowed to work anywhere in Germany and with any firm i please. I enjoy All the work benefits of a True German. Co will not allow an american even with a work permit to apply for any position other than a Naf no appropriated fund Job waiter Cook chambermaid Etc. Any other True full blooded German can apply for any position they Are qualified for. If the German authorities can recognize my right to work As a German then Why can t co were i of asian German or african German French German descent i would be allowed with a work permit to apply As a True German Lor All positions open to los local nationals. I find this policy to be discriminatory to the highest degree. After Reading the sofa agreement myself i found in that document discrimination clauses from both the German and american governments that a person May not be discriminated against based on race parentage political or religious beliefs Etc in fact the Only references made to Quot ordinarily resident Quot persons in the sofa agreement pertains to prohibiting these people to enjoy tax free goods and obtaining an id card. This makes sense. Also Alt policies which apply to a ordinarily residents Quot also according to sofa applies to All  so if we Are really going to interpret this policy As a policy on employment then All germans have been illegally hired. Who Ever heard of a country prohibiting the hiring of its own citizens overseas solely because they live in the country in which they wish to be employed Heike Fatzinger a Lefloch Germany in Lora a. Harper personnel staffing specialist civilian personnel division Deputy chief of staff for personnel he Ilsa eur replies we appreciate the Opportunity to clarify restrictions on employment of . Citizens Quot ordinarily residents in the Host country under nato sofa. The writer complains that despite her status As an american citizen she is barred from employment in . Appropriated fund positions. This is because of her Quot ordinarily resident Quot status under nato sofa criteria. Under the nato sofa persons who have resided in Germany without civil service status for More than one year who have not been outside Germany for substantial periods of time who have German work permits or who have established Long term residence by lease or ownership of a Home in the Host nation May not be employed in . Appropriated fund positions. The reason for excluding  citizens from holding such positions is practical not discriminatory. Under title 5, . Code . Citizens in appropriated fund positions must be classified and paid in accordance with  Law however. . Citizens living in the Host nation May have achieved residency status and entitlement to provisions of prevailing Host nation Law which Are in conflict with title 3, us. Since nato sofa requires that local or third country National employees be classified and paid in accordance with Host nation Law Quot ordinarily resident Quot restrictions act to eliminate potential conflict Between . And Host nation employment Law. . Citizens who Are considered Quot ordinarily resident Quot May of course be hired in no appropriated fund positions under Host nation Law and employment provisions. In some cases the circumstances of a . Citizen s presence in the Host country May allow consideration for appropriated fund employment. Usa eur commanders May request review of cases involving persons who Are resident in Germany for one year or More but not exceeding 18 months when individuals 1. Have passed a the one year Point Between the dates of application referral and selection for . Appropriated fund. Employment 2. Have been present As students or in other non permanent status without a local Job 3 Are travelling on business or vacation from a Point of origin outside Germany 4. Are presently without a local Job and have repeatedly made application for . Appropriated fund jobs or 5. Have been outside of Germany for substantial periods of time. Local civilian personnel offices do not have authority to make such  write us readers action line is the readers a a court of last resort striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or. Questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If  a and Dan 7 know where to a the answer. Write to readers action line co the stars and stripes Apo 09211-4211. All letters must be inform Quot Given t0 those seektn9 information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 a the stars and stripes Friday August 23. 1991