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Well its the time of year where most are taking that much needed vacation. We have loads going on here still and always fun to play our favorite past time with great friends. We are still doing 2vs2 on Mondays at 2 PM and Wed at 9 PM. Keep a watch on your email toward the end of the month for a special 4 th of July recipes from ChefDave.
TOC
TOC winner for May was lil_gizmoe with a rating of 1693. Runner-up Scarlett243 with a rating of 1591. 3rd place OddsBeingEven with a rating of 1668. 4th place mleibowitz with a rating of 1644.
BATTLE OF LEAGUES Thank you the team for May Scarlett243, mixalich, yardpup1, Dusty2046, and JimmyConway_. We came in with 9 pts and the win went to WLD. Thanks Scarlett for cappying for me while I hosted for Chris.
TOC is always the qualifying tourney for BOL and is done the week before. Players who place top 4 will be ask to play as long as they show good sportsmanship.
We have two TOC tourneys on the third Saturday 11am hosted by lil_gizmoe and 9pm hosted by jan0527. You are only allowed to play in one TOC, so if you played in the daytime TOC, then you will not be allowed to play again in the nighttime TOC. This months date for TOC is June 20th. We are only allowed 1 TOC token and so the winner of the two tourneys with the highest rating at the time of the TOC will win the token. (With us not doing 1vs2 in regular play, this is the only fair way for the token to be given.) We will then take the winner from each and use each member's skill rating to determine who is ranked 1 and 2, and then we will do the same for the runners-up to determine who is ranked 3 and 4. We will also use the semifinals to determine ranks 5 through 8 by using the skill ratings. Please read the rules on the TOC pages because they will be more detailed there.
Everyone, remember to ask the TD if you do not see your name listed to play; they can always add you.
ALSO A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our new members!!!!!!! We are still the largest league on SHG, and we love have new players join us. We need TD's so if any of you are interested, pls get with admins to see what it is all about. We welcome most and if you have experience it is a plus, and if not we will train you. We need more daytime TD's, so please apply.
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Chefboyrd1_2011 Corner
TOSSED SHRIMP SALAD Ingredients For the salad: 1 Head of Iceberg Lettuce, chopped. Optional add any other lettuce to taste. 1 can of tiny shrimp, drained, you can also use crab meat. 1/4 cup celery, diced 2 Tbls red onion, diced 1/4 cup green onion, sliced 1/8 cup cilantro, minced For the dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbls lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon celery seed Sea salt and Fresh cracked pepper to taste Directions Put lettuce, celery, red and green onion in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, cilantro. Whisk together until smooth. Pour over salad and toss until salad is evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy.
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
8 oz pasta shape of choice 1/2 cup pesto, store-bought 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted cherry tomatoes 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 Tbls olive oil 2 Tbls balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions In a baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Roast at 400 for about 20 minutes, or until bursting. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions, el dente. Reserve some of the pasta water. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto, adding a little pasta water to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta well. Top with those bursting balsamic tomatoes.
Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.
BRANDIED PEACHES
Ingredients
1 cup/220 grams light-brown sugar
3/4 cup bottled or purified water
1 1/2 pounds yellow peaches (4 to 6 peaches), ripe but not soft, with no blemishes
1/4 cup good-quality brandy
Vanilla ice cream for serving
DIRECTIONS
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-low heat, mix the brown sugar and water together using a wooden spoon. Let cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Rinse the peaches and dry using a kitchen towel, rubbing gently to remove any fuzz. Halve the peaches and remove the pits.
Place peaches into the pot, cut side down and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then cook gently for about 8 minutes. Carefully flip them over using tongs and cook on the other side until they’re tender but not mushy when pierced with a paring knife or toothpick, about 8 minutes more. Using tongs to gently turn the peaches to ensure all parts become soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peaches to a plate in a single layer and set aside. Continue to cook the peach syrup over medium-low until mixture is slightly reduced and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add brandy to the syrup and heat until hot. Return the peaches to the pot as well as any accumulated juices and heat until the entire mixture is hot, not boiling. Let the brandied peaches cool slightly, then cut into wedges if desired before serving with its syrup over vanilla ice cream or your favorite cake. (Store peaches and syrup in a glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.)
SANGRIA FOR 4
1 bottle (\(750 \text{ ml}\)) dry, fruity Spanish red wine (like Rioja or Garnacha) 1/2 cup brandy or orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 2 or 3 tablespoons brown sugar, simple syrup, or maple syrup 1 medium orange (sliced into wedges), 1 diced apple (cored), and 1 sliced lemon 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda (added just before serving)
Combine: Add your chopped fruit, sweetener, and 1/2 cup brandy to a large pitcher. Lightly muddle or stir the fruit to release its juices. Pour in the bottle of red wine and the orange juice. Stir gently to incorporate all the ingredients. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) Fill individual glasses with ice and pour in the sangria, making sure to include some of the fruit.
Top each glass with a splash of soda water for effervescence, and garnish with an orange wedge. Enjoy!!!! Final thoughts from lil_gizmoe (me) We are in the 6th month of the year. This year is speeding by. I want to take a moment to remind everyone that we are all here to have fun. We are all great players in our own right and those who are learning the game we should always take a moment to encourage them along the way. I also have noticed we still have a couple of players who refuse to understand this is a free site and a place to come and play the game without drama. All remember our golden rule here is NO DRAMA. We are not here to bully people, or harass them we are here to play this crazy game we love so well. Keep that in mind when you decide to be rude in the lobby or while in a match. Ok my rant is done!!! From lil_gizmoe
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