Why Do You Do Genealogy #3

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Genealogy tip for today:  Why Do You Do Genealogy #3 – Blood Line

Yes, just why do you do genealogy? It’s a big waste of time and money; and just an amusing hobby, nothing serious. Right?

Here’s another reason why folks research their ancestors – establish their blood line. Some folks are looking for their birthparents. Many times I've heard the stories of adoptees, even when raised by loving parents, feel a disconnect and wonder where do they really fit in? One way to find out is to find their bloodline. In doing so, they use elements of genealogy to trace back to parents and beyond.

Proof of Paternity, maybe even Maternity is another reason for researching your genealogy. You’re the parent or assumed parent and you want to prove or disprove that blood line. Again it's the skills and resources of genealogy that are used for this.

With DNA, it gives a modern twists to this situation. When a child had been kidnapped and 20 years later he or she “shows up,” they don't look the same. How else are you going to know for sure that the victim has been reunited with the right family without using some knowledge and understanding how to research your family history?

Maybe your family life took a slightly different path and you have someone who has left home “never to be heard of again” – and you are trying to find or reconnect with that person. You have to be part “detective” when you work in genealogy. But the rewards are what make it all worthwhile.

Do you have an odd crooked finger? Or a dimple in your chin? Maybe you have a knack for drawing and no one in your immediate family can draw a straight line with a ruler (as my Mom used to say). When doing genealogy you just may find where some of your characteristics, traits, features or talents come from.

Here’s an example. I have written poetry most of my life, since I was a teenager. My maternal grandmother did a little bit of that as well as some other creative things that I do. So I just assumed I got it from her. When I researched my Dad’s side of the family, I discovered that his grandfather was quite the poet and even published. Today I have those manuscripts and treasure reading the poems he wrote and reading them in his own handwriting. Now I know I get the “bent” from both sides of my family.

Next week we’ll consider other reasons why folks do genealogy: solve mysteries, prove special connections; research possessions and more.

 

If any of these posts are helpful drop us a line in the comments section below. We just want to know if the information we provide to you is helpful in anyway.

 

 

Today in History 1782   The British sign a preliminary agreement in Paris, recognizing American independence. (see picture above.) 1838   Mexico declares war on France. 1861   The British Parliament sends to Queen Victoria an ultimatum for the United States, demanding the release of two Confederate diplomats who were seized on the British ship Trent. 1864   The Union wins the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee. 1900   The French government denounces British actions in South Africa, declaring sympathy for the Boers. 1900   Oscar Wilde dies in a Paris hotel room after saying of the room's wallpaper: "One of us had to go." 1906   President Theodore Roosevelt publicly denounces segregation of Japanese schoolchildren in San Francisco. 1919   Women cast votes for the first time in French legislative elections. 1935   Non-belief in Nazism is proclaimed grounds for divorce in Germany. 1945   Russian forces take Danzig in Poland and invade Austria. 1948   The Soviet Union complete the division of Berlin, installing the government in the Soviet sector. 1950   President Truman declares that the United States will use the A-bomb to get peace in Korea. 1956   The United States offers emergency oil to Europe to counter the Arab ban. 1961   The Soviet Union vetoes a UN seat for Kuwait, pleasing Iraq. 1974   India and Pakistan decide to end a 10-year trade ban. 1974   Pioneer II sends photos back to NASA as it nears Jupiter. 1979   Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope in 1,000 years to attend an Orthodox mass. 1981   Representatives of the US and USSR meet in Geneva, Switzerland, to begin negotiations on reducing the number of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe. 1982   Thriller, Michael Jackson's second solo album, released; the album, produced by Quincy Jones, became the best-selling album in history. 1993   US President Bill Clinton signs the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (better known as the Brady Bill) into law. 1994   MS Achille Lauro, a ship with long history of problems including a 1985 terrorist hijacking, catches fire off the coast of Somalia. 1995   Operation Desert Storm officially comes to an end. 1998   Exxon and Mobil oil companies agree to a $73.7 billion merge, creating the world's largest company, Exxon-Mobil. 2004   On the game show Jeopardy! contestant Ken Jennings loses after 74 consecutive victories. It is the longest winning streak in game-show history, earning him a total of over $3 million. 2005   John Sentamu becomes Archbishop of York, making him the Church of England's first black archbishop.

Birthdays today

1667		Jonathan Swift, English satirist who wrote Gulliver's Travels.
1835		Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), American writer best remembered for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
1874		Winston Churchill, British prime minister during and after World War II.
1874		Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables.
1912		Gordon Parks, photographer.
1915		Brownie McGhee, singer and guitarist.
1924		Shirley Chisholm, first African-American congresswoman, a representative for New York.
1929		Joan Ganz Cooney, television executive, founder of the Children's Television Workshop and mastermind behind Sesame Street.
1929		Dick Clark, television host; (American Bandstand, 1957-87; Pyramid game show); beginning in 1972 and continuing into the 21st century he hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on television.
1930		G. Gordon Liddy, chief operative for the "White House Plumbers" (July-September 1971) during Richard Nixon's administration, he organized and oversaw the Watergate burglaries of the Democratic National Committee headquarters. He served nearly 52 months in federal prison.
1936		Abbie Hoffman, political and social activist; co-founded the Youth International Party (Yippies); he became a symbol of the counterculture era.
1937		Sir Ridley Scott, English film director and producer; (Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise) won a Best Picture Oscar for Gladiator (2000).
1955		Billy Idol (William Broad), punk rock musician; member of Generation X band.
1962		Bo Jackson, the only pro athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports (football and baseball); ESPN named him the greatest athlete of all time.

 

 

Word for the Day

blimp

PRONUNCIATION:

(blimp)

 

MEANING:

noun: A pompous reactionary with out-of-date views.

 

ETYMOLOGY:

After Colonel Blimp, a cartoon character created by David Low (1891-1963). Blimp was a satirical look at the self-important and ultra-nationalistic attitudes of officials in the British army and government. Earliest documented use: 1934.

 

USAGE:

"Yet, far from being a blimp, Charles Napier was one of the most impressive and intelligent individuals the British armed forces have ever produced."
Frank McLynn; The Road Not Taken; Random House; 2012.

Quote for the Day
The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. -Madeleine L'Engle, writer (1918-2007)

 

 

Today’s Recipe

Holiday Cooking

 

Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes

(for the vegetarian)

 

This vanilla mashed sweet potato recipe has been cast in a regular role on our Thanksgiving table, but is great the rest of the season as well. I'll take this version over the one showered with marshmallows any day. He re's what you're in for: plump vanilla beans, cream, orange zest, and butter combined with sweet potatoes that have been roasted in the oven until they develop a beautiful, rich, flavor-concentrated flesh. A quick whirl in the food processor produces a smooth, creamy, subtly sweet puree haunted by the delicious vanilla and citrus undertones. The consistency was that of a thick frosting. You can also use the puree as a base for other recipes:

- thin it out with some vegetable stock for an autumn soup.
- add an egg or two, maybe some grated cheese for a tart filling.
- yum. Sweet potato raviolis.
- wrapped in phyllo or puff pastry dough.

I topped the sweet potatoes with the Autumn Spice Oil: A bunch of spices including juniper berries, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, cloves - toasted, freshly ground, and bathed in warm oil. I hope you enjoy this one as much as we have!

 

 

ENJOY!

 

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Why Do You Do Genealogy, #2

There will be no computer classes this Sat., 30th. However the Library WILL be open our normal hours 9-5.

We will be closed Nov 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving Holidays. Our blog will resume on Saturday.

Genealogy tip for today:  Why Genealogy?

We are discussing reasons why Genealogy is important. Yesterday we talked about family stories. Today we are looking at the value of recorded history.

HISTORY – the Broad Scope to the past:

We already know that history is important. We teach all kinds of history classes in school and even offer majors in the field of history. So at some level we already believe that history is important. Genealogy is actually nothing more than history on a personal scale. Or to put it in different words, genealogy is a microcosm of history. Genealogy gives us a personal tie to our history.

It has also been said those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In order to read it, someone has to put it down in some readable format so we can read it. How can we know what that history is if someone doesn’t record it to read? We can be that someone to put down our own family’s history.

Researching our personal history gives us a better grasp of history as a whole. I’ll never forget the day when I got thinking about the time period an ancestor lived. His life span include the Civil War, that meant he had no car or truck, not even trains yet, no electricity, no running water, no radio, no microwave – so many of the things we take for granted today. His life was much simpler but also much harder. He and his family traveled everywhere by horse or by some means of a wagon or device with wheels. What a different point of view I had of him when I realized this. When we think in these terms it helps to put people into context to better understand the world they lived in, determine what their living conditions were like or how they carried out their occupations at that time.

Given that genealogy is history on a personal scale it gives us a better understanding of family life, your family’s life, at that particular time. When done on a scholarly scale, it is a work that is cited, documented and dependable. The information that is recorded will be something that can be relied upon in the future for having accurate information. In doing a scholarly study it will also help sharpen your own research skills, improving your search skills the more you work on your personal history.

Some folks have gotten interested in genealogy because of researching a community’s history. Who were the people that settled here, where did they come from and what kind of trade or occupation did they have? How did that influence this town or community? Did it help or hinder the growth of the area? Often local groups will want to publish a history about their location. Doing research into the people that live there and their background identifies the community and the people that make it up.

Doing genealogy also passes on a sense of history to future generations. It also helps to foster a love and passion for history. If you don’t do it, maybe no one will, or no one in a long time. As does happen, records could be lost in the future that you have access to, today. Get it in writing while you have access to records that prove what you are writing about. We have enough lost records already. We need to do what we can to preserve information for our future families. They depend on us.

If any of these posts are helpful drop us a line in the comments section below. We just want to know if the information we provide to you is helpful in anyway.

Today in History

November 27
43 BC		Octavian, Antony and Lepidus form the triumvirate of Rome.
511		Clovis, king of the Franks, dies and his kingdom is divided between his four sons.
1095		In Clermont, France, Pope Urbana II makes an appeal for warriors to relieve Jerusalem. He is responding to false rumors of atrocities in the Holy Land.
1382		The French nobility, led by Olivier de Clisson, crush the Flemish rebels at Flanders.
1812		One of the two bridges being used by Napoleon Bonaparte's army across the Beresina River in Russia collapses during a Russian artillery barrage.
1826		Jebediah Smith's expedition reaches San Diego, becoming the first Americans to cross the southwestern part of the continent.
1862		George Armstrong Custer meets his future bride, Elizabeth Bacon, at a Thanksgiving party.
1868		Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer's 7th Cavalry kills Chief Black Kettle and about 100 Cheyenne (mostly women and children) on the Washita River.
1887		U.S. Deputy Marshall Frank Dalton, brother of the three famous outlaws, is killed in the line of duty near Fort Smith, Ark.
1904		The German colonial army defeats Hottentots at Warm bad in southwest Africa.
1909		U.S. troops land in Blue fields, Nicaragua, to protect American interests there.
1919		Bulgaria signs peace treaty with Allies at Unequally, France, fixing war reparations and recognizing Yugoslavian independence.
1922		Allied delegates bar the Soviets from the Near East peace conference.
1936		Great Britain's Anthony Eden warns Hitler that Britain will fight to protect Belgium.
1942		The French fleet in Toulon is scuttled to keep it from Germany.
1950		East of the Choosing River, Chinese forces annihilate an American task force.
1954		Alger Hiss, convicted of being a Soviet spy, is freed after 44 months in prison.
1959		Demonstrators march in Tokyo to protest a defense treaty with the United States.
1967		Lyndon Johnson appoints Robert McNamara to presidency of the World Bank.
1967		Charles DeGaulle vetoes Great Britain's entry into the Common Market again.
1970		Syria joins the pact linking Libya, Egypt and Sudan.
1973		US Senate votes to confirm Gerald Ford as President of the United States, following President Richard Nixon's resignation; the House will confirm Ford on Dec. 6.
1978		San Francisco mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk, the city's first openly gay supervisor, assassinated by former city supervisor Dan White.
1978		Kurdistan Workers' Party (Parti Karkerani Kurdistan, or PKK) founded; militant group that fought an armed struggle for an independent Kurdistan.
1984		Britain and Spain sign the Brussels Agreement to enter discussions over the status of Gibraltar.
1999		Helen Clark becomes first elected female Prime Minister of New Zealand.
2001		Hubble Space Telescope discovers a hydrogen atmosphere on planet Osiris, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
2004		Pope John Paul II returns relics of Saint John Chrysostom to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
2005		First partial human face transplant completed Amiens, France.
2006		Canadian House of Commons approves a motion, tabled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, recognizing the Quebecois as a nation within Canada.

Anders Celsius

Birthdays today

1701		Anders Celsius, astronomer who devised the centigrade temperature scale.
1870		Joe Mack, builder of gasoline-powered delivery wagons which eventually evolved into the Mack Truck Company.
1874		Charles A. Beard, distinguished American historian who wrote History of the United States.
1909		James Agee, Pulitzer Prize-winning author (A Death in the Family).
1942		Jimi Hendrix, influential rock musician.
1955		Bill Nye, scientist, educator, TV host; known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, host of the Disney/PBS children's show of the same name.
1957		Caroline Kennedy, author, attorney, only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Bouvier; named US Ambassador to Japan (2013– ).
1963		Princess Desiree of Hohenzollern.

Word for the Day

McCarthyism

PRONUNCIATION:

(muh-KAHR-thee-iz-uhm)

MEANING:

noun: The practice of making unfounded accusations against someone.

ETYMOLOGY:

After US senator Joseph McCarthy (1909-1957) known for making unsubstantiated claims accusing people of being Communists, spies, and disloyal. Earliest documented use: in 1950 in a cartoon by Herbert Block.

USAGE:

"This is the greatest case of rampant McCarthyism to ever hit organized sports. ... There was no hard evidence that three other first-timers on the ballot used steroids, but that didn't keep the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) voters from denying them entry to the Hall."
Bob Keisser; Extreme Thinking Common for Hall Voters; Daily News (Los Angeles, California); Jan 10, 2013.

Quote for the Day

I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers. -Kahlil Gibran, poet, and artist (1883-1931)

Today’s Recipe

Holiday Cooking

Roasted Pumpkin Salad (For the Vegetarian)

I know many people have an aversion to cilantro - feel free to leave it out. This will change the personality and flavor profile of the dressing, but it will still taste delicious.

3 cups of pumpkin (or other winter squash), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
extra-virgin olive oi
fine grain sea salt

12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled (OR 3 medium red onions peeled and quartered)
2 cups cooked wild rice*

1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 375.
Toss the pumpkin in a generous splash of olive oil along with a couple pinches of salt, and turn out onto a baking sheet. At the same time, toss the onions with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and turn out onto a separate baking sheet. Roast both for about 45 minutes, or until squash is brown and caramelized. The same goes for the onions, they should be deeply colored, caramelized, and soft throughout by the time they are done roasting. You'll need to flip both the squash and onion pieces once or twice along the way - so it's not just one side that is browning.

In the meantime, make the dressing. With a hand blender or food processor puree the sunflower seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and honey until creamy. You may need to add a few tablespoons of warm water to thin the dressing a bit. Stir in the cilantro, saving just a bit to garnish the final plate later. Taste and adjust seasonings (or flavors) to your liking - I usually need to add a touch more salt with this dressing.

In a large bowl, toss the wild rice with a large dollop of the dressing. Add the onions, gently toss just once or twice. Turn the rice and onions out onto a platter and top with the roasted squash (I'll very gently toss with my hands here to disperse the pumpkin a bit). Finish with another drizzle of dressing and any remaining chopped cilantro.

Serves 4.

* To cook wild rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups wild rice. In a medium sauce pan bring the rice and 4 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes or until rice is tender and splitting open, stirring occasionally. You'll have enough for this recipe and some leftover.

ENJOY!

Now You Know!

Why Do You Do Genealogy

Computer Classes : there will be no classes this Sat., 30^th. The Library WILL be open, however, our normal hours 9-5.

We will be closed Nov 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving Holidays.

 

 

 

 

Genealogy tip for today:  Why Genealogy is Important

Have you ever had someone ask you why do you waste your time working on genealogy? What good does it do? You’re digging up information about dead people you never knew. Why would anyone want to do that? The next time someone asks you that, you can give them some of these reasons for answers.

‘Why not genealogy?’ would be my first question. What is history but the stories of individuals put together into one large historical event. Have you ever wondered ‘who am I?’ Genealogy is one way you can find out. It has been said, ‘To thy own self be true.’ What better means to learn about who you are and what makes up you as a person, than to research your past i.e. your family’s past. But even more foundational than that, it is our basic human curiosity. To see where we have been gives us clues as to where we are going and why. 

We will be discussing this topic over the next few days. As you will see a lot of these reasons will be overlapping. With the holidays upon us this week these topics will be something we can easily pick up to read and put down for later. But as with all our posts, you can always go back and catch the ones you may have missed.

I won’t say that these reasons I’ll share are all conclusive but after searching and doing a lot of reading myself, I have found quite a few and have grouped the reasons into 8 general topics.

 

1. My Story

One reason why folks want to research their genealogy is to validate any family stories or lore that has been passed down. It could range from nothing important to something really significant. Maybe someone was carried off by Indians, or your ancestor was the secretary to some big wig politician, or your ancestor was the one who delivered an important spy message behind enemy lines.

If these are true, and usually there is a thread of truth in there, this is part of your heritage. As you work on your genealogy and study these people you may find just the proof you need to show the family story was true or that it was false.

You may lean more to the family history side (more stories than stats). If that is the case you may be more interested in preserving your family’s story for the generations to come. Everyone loves a good story and when it is of your very own family – it makes it just that much more appealing and interesting. What better way to discover your own heritage and preserve it for your grandchildren and other ‘grands’ to come.

  

 

If any of these posts are helpful drop us a line in the comments section below. We just want to know if the information we provide to you is helpful in anyway.

 

 

Louis XIV

Today in History 1688   Louis XIV declares war on the Netherlands. 1774   A congress of colonial leaders criticizes British influence in the colonies and affirms their right to "Life, liberty and property." 1789   George Washington proclaims this a National Thanksgiving Day in honor of the new Constitution. This date was later used to set the date for Thanksgiving. 1812   Napoleon Bonaparte's army begins crossing the Beresina River over two hastily constructed bridges. 1825   The Kappa Alpha Society, the second American college Greek-letter fraternity, is founded. 1863   The first National Thanksgiving is celebrated. 1901   The Hope diamond is brought to New York. 1907   The Duma lends support to Czar in St. Petersburg, who claims he has renounced autocracy. 1917   The Bolsheviks offer an armistice between Russian and the Central Powers. 1922   Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter, archeologists, open King Tut's tomb, undisturbed for 3,000 years. 1938   Poland renews nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union to protect against a German invasion. 1939   The Soviet Union charges Finland with artillery attack on border. 1941   The Japanese fleet departs from the Kuril Islands en route to its attack on Pearl Harbor. 1947   France expels 19 Soviet citizens, charging them with intervention in internal affairs. 1949   India becomes a sovereign Democratic republic. 1950   North Korean and Chinese troops halt a UN offensive. 1957   President Eisenhower suffers a minor stroke. 1975   Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme is found guilty of an attempt on President Gerald Ford's life. 1979   Oil deposits equaling OPEC reserves are found in Venezuela. 1982   Yasuhiro Nakasone is elected the 71st Japanese prime minister. 1983   At London's Heathrow Airport, almost 6,800 gold bars worth nearly £26 million stolen from Brinks-MAT vault. 1998   Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Republic of Ireland's parliament. 2000   Republican candidate George W. Bush is certified the winner of Florida's electoral votes, giving him enough electoral votes to defeat Democrat Al Gore Jr. for the US presidency, despite losing the popular vote. 2011   NATO forces in Afghanistan attack a Pakistani checkpost in a friendly fire incident, killing 24 soldiers and wounding 13 others.   Ellen Gould White

Birthdays today

1827		Ellen Gould White, founder of the Seventh Day Adventists.
1876		Willis Haviland Carrier, inventor of the first air conditioning system to control both temperature and humidity.
1894		Norbert Weiner, American mathematician, considered the father of automation.
1912		Eric Sevareid, American broadcast journalist for CBS News.
1920		Cyril Cusack, Irish actor.
1922		Charles M. Shultz, American cartoonist who created "Peanuts" starring Charlie Brown.
1924		George Segal, sculptor.
1933		Robert Goulet, singer, actor.
1938		Rich Little, comedian, actor; noted for his ability to impersonate famous personalities.
1939		Tina Turner, singer, dancer , actress ("What's Love Got to Do with It").
1954		Velupillai Prabhakaran, founder and leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a militant organization that sought to create an independent Tamil state in Sri Lanka.
1956		Dale Jarrett, NASCAR driver; won 1999 Winston Cup Series championship.

 

Word for the Day

This week’s words are words that come from usage in cartoons.

gerrymander

PRONUNCIATION:

(JER-i-MAN-duhr)

 

MEANING:

verb tr.: To repartition an area in order to create electoral districts that give an unfair advantage to a political party.
noun: 1. An instance of gerrymandering. 2. One or more electoral districts, widely differing in size or population, created as a result of gerrymandering.

 

ETYMOLOGY:

A blend of Elbridge Gerry and salamander. Massachusetts Governor Gerry's party rearranged the electoral district boundaries and someone fancied the newly redistricted Essex County resembled a salamander. A cartoon showing the district in the shape of a salamander appeared in March 1812 issue of the Federalist newspaper. Earliest documented use: 1812.

 

USAGE:

"Country members such as Katter enjoyed disproportionate influence thanks to the Queensland gerrymander that effectively made a rural vote worth more than a city vote."
Tony Wright; Put Down That Blunderbuss; The Age (Melbourne, Australia); Aug 28, 2010.

Quote for the Day

Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use. -Charles Schulz, cartoonist (1922-2000)

 

 

 

Today’s Recipe

Holiday Cooking

This weeks recipes are with the Vegetarian in mind.

 

 

Vibrant Tasty Green Bean Recipe

The following recipe is best made just before serving time. But as I mentioned in the main post you can make/prep this ahead of time by cooking the leeks and dill first and setting them aside. Instead of cooking the green beans in the skillet, blanch them in a pot of boiling, well-salted water for about a minute. Drain the beans and dunk them in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and place the beans in a bag or bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use. When ready, combine the components - you can do it at room temperature, or heated quickly in a skillet or pan.

4 leeks, well washed, root end and tops trimmed, sliced lengthwise into quarters and then chopped into 1/2-inch segments (see photo in main post)

1/3 cup fresh dill, well chopped
3/4 pound green beans, tops and tails trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments
extra-virgin olive oil
fine-grain sea salt

In a large thick-bottomed skillet of medium-high heat add a generous splash of olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and the leeks. Stir until the leeks are coated and glossy. Cook, stirring regularly until a lot of the leeks are golden and crispy. I stir every minute or two in the beginning, and more often as they brown using a metal spatula. All in all it takes me roughly 7 - 10 minutes to brown the leeks. At this point stir in the dill, and then stir in the green beans. Cook for a couple more minutes - just until the the beans brighten up and lose that raw bite. Turn out into a bowl or onto a platter and serve immediately. If you want to prepare these green beans ahead of time - read the head notes.

Serves about 6.

 

ENJOY!

 

Now You Know!