Gourmet Shop Food Tasting

There will be a food tasting for the OWC ladies at the new Gormet Deli on Cenotaph Road.

The date is the 15th September, the time is 10.30am and the maximum number they can take is 20.

Members who are interested must warn in to me by the 13th.

Thank you!

Jo

September Marketplace

Suzanna Jones has the following to sell:

I have a microwave for sale. It's brand new (still boxed) from Viveks.
Make: LG Model: 1921. Bought on 30th June 06. Still has 10 months
warranty. It also comes with a box of microwave cookware. Price: 3500
rupees.

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For sale in an excellent condition a brand new maternity swimming suit. Bought in France 2 1/2 years ago in the Decathlon shop.

colour: blue
size: 14 (uk) which would be 42 (fr) or a large size.
selling price: Rs500
availability: now

Please contact Cathy Tiret at ctiret@sify.com



For sale Medela electric breast pump. Small and light, ideal for at home as well as on the go.
Used it couple of times, excellent for a quick milk extraction before going out or even to freeze the milk.
This machine has been bought in KL at the price of RM328 (around Rs4000).

Availability: now
Selling price: Rs1000

Please contact Cathy Tiret at ctiret@sify.com

Crafts Group

We are planning on making this little Christmas-tree, or smaller models, for our own use or for selling on a Christmas event.
Anybody who is interested in making these nice things, can come to my house on Monday September 11 at 2p.m.for a first meeting.
Please bring a piece of cardboard (like backside of a cereal box).
Suzanne Van de Wiel – De haes
Kannan Apts 4B
Chamiers Road 40 (2nd lane)
Mobile : 98409 83138

Ladies' Night Out

There will be a Ladies Night out this Thursday at:
Distil
Taj Connemara Chennai
(Next to Spencer Plaza)
From 7PM onwards.
Jaya is working on organizing a buy one get one free deal. More details to follow. Should be fun!

New Member’s Coffee Morning

Tuesday, September 19th 10AM
Anokhi on Chamiers Road

For new members to meet each other, share common concerns and to interact with some older members who may have advice on staff, shopping, etc. A great way to meet new people!

OWC Chettinad Trip

OWC Chettinad Trip
Thursday, 21st September—Monday 25th September



Situated south of Chennai, Chettinad is reputed to be famous for South India’s hottest food and is home to some of their wealthiest merchant families. Many of the villages are now semi-deserted but the houses retain a charm and distinctive style all of their own.

These houses are mainly used for large family celebrations, such as weddings, and are closed for the remainder of the year. We are fortunate, however, to have Lakshmi Chockalingam as a member, who’s family comes from Chettinad and who has offered us the opportunity to stay at her family’s Bangala (guest house) so that we can see some of these houses and also take in the local sites such as the markets, antique shops and temples.

The suggested itinerary is as follows:

Thusday night: depart by overnight train from Egmore, Chennai to Trichy
Friday: day in Chettinad exploring old houses
Saturday: day in Chettinad visiting antique shops
Sunday morning: at village market, lunch and dinner at Sterling Swamimalai with visit to their bronze workshop, visit to temple.
Sunday night: depart by overnight train from Tanjore to Chennai

Cost—Based on twin sharing basis RS 5,000 per night including all meals and soft drinks/tea/coffee.

Not included—Train ticket 1st class a/c sleeper Rs 1061 one way or 2nd class a/c sleeper Rs 617 on way. Lunch and dinner at Swamimalai. Local transport.

If you are interested, contact Jo Frogbrook at 9840891824 by September 4th. Limit of 12 rooms (24 people).

Thanksgiving Lunch

Thanksgiving Lunch
Tuesday, November 21st at 11:30
River House, Turnbulls Road Ext.
RA Puram



Susan Hopper of the American Consulate has graciously offered to host a Thanksgiving Lunch at her residence. For those not familiar with this American holiday, it takes place every year on the last Thursday of November to commemorate the 1621 feast that early colonists shared with native Americans. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pies are typically eaten at this meal. Susan will be providing turkeys, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Members are asked to bring a side of there choosing (anything they do well, not limited to Western or American food) or a dessert.
A sign up sheet will be available at the September general meeting for those who are interested. Numbers are limited to 75 and the cut off date will be Oct. 11th.
This event will be ladies only.

Welcome Back Lunch

The Welcome Back Lunch was great fun and thanks go out to everyone who helped by dressing up and donating to our gift table. Paricipation was really enthusiastic this year and our venerable leader Jo Frogbrook did a fabulous job organizing and leading the event. The Courtyard Marriott also did a great job with the food which was super yummy.
Anyone who has pictures can send them to natalievh@gmx.net to have them posted on this site.

OWC TIFFIN CLUB

We have a new format – Held on the FIRST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH.


*One person hosts and shows us their favourite recipes, and all of us bring along a recipe and a small plate of the ‘theme’ to share.


*One month hosted by a member, one month organized elsewhere, alternately. (All arrangements are open to feedback/suggestions/improvements and changes!!)


MAXIMUM NUMBER 15 MEMBERS


Call Sejal Wasani on 9884052575 or email on sej173@yahoo.co.uk

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FOR THE FIRST TIFFIN CLUB -
THURSDAY 7TH SEPT – 10.30am
At Courtyard Marriott

The pastry chefs there are going to share some of their recipes with us

(we get to taste everything too!!!!)

Menu for the Demo:
Pastry
Mango mousse cake
Chocolate brownies
Chocolate pastry
Signature bread (German sour bread or dry walnut bread)
Chocolate garnish (If time permits)
Chocolate swirls
Chocolate flakes
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Morning Tea menu
Pastry
Mango mousse cake
Chocolate brownies
Chocolate pastry
Savory
Deep fried potato wedges with tarter sauce
Paneer shaslik
Sandwich
Roasted vegetables sandwich
Tomato and cheese sandwich
Short bread cookies
Vanilla choc. Cookies
Tea / coffee
Soft beverages
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Cooking demo with Morning Tea Rs. 375/-
Cooking demo with Paprika lunch buffet Rs. 425/-
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Courtyard by Marriott
564 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Tel: 5576 4498

Tickets will be on sale at the welcome back lunch, and then from Sejal
(98840 52575). Unfortunately, numbers have to be limited to 15.

If you can't make it but would still like to share your recipes - send them to Sejal via email.

Thanks,

Sejal
9884052575
sej173@yahoo.co.uk

Children's Events

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

ARTS AND CRAFTS
WHO: children aged 10 and under
WHERE: American School Canteen
WHAT: Making Halloween trick or treat bags and crafts
WHEN: Tuesday October 17th from 3.15 - 5.15
TICKETS: 100 rupees (to cover cost of art materials and refeshments)
Tickets available at the door or at the OWC meeting. (September)
Volunteers needed to help at the art/craft tables.
Please contact Sarah Woods: 984079425/24474383

TRICK OR TREATING
WHO: Children aged 10 and under
WHERE: Doorways of Kotturpuram
WHAT: Gathering sweets in costume
WHEN: 19th October meet 4.30 (for 4.45 start) till 6.00
TICKETS: 100 rupees

Tickets will be available at the arts and craft event/ at the owc meeting (September) or the childrens committee.
Chlidren MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Volunteers needed to help direct and hand out maps.
Please contact Sarah Woods

MARK YOUR CALENDERS:

OWC BRUNCH WITH SANTA (FAMILY EVENT)
SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER FROM 10-1PM AT THE TAJ COROMANDEL BALLROOM
BRUCH BUFFET,CRAFTS,CAROLS,SANTA,BAKE SALE AND TOY DONATION TREE.

Please note that all these events are great fun but they can only go ahead with volunteers. At the moment I can organise these by myself but I can not run them by myself. Please volunteer your services. it will be fun and not hard work.

Thanks
Sarah Woods

Executive Committee 2006-2007

President
Jo Frogbrook
4211-0112/9840891824 jofrogbrook@hotmail.com

Vice President / Newsletter
Natalie von Hoffmeister 9884187761 natalievh@gmx.net

Secretary
Kelly Forsyth 9894607654

Treasurer
Lakshmi Chockalingam 2447-0891/98400-41541 lakshmu@yahoo.com

Membership
Sanjita Shah 9840857869 sanjita_quinn@hotmail.com
Rhadika McGregor 9840523430 radhikashetty@yahoo.co.uk
Heather Cater 2442-5127 cater1@bigpond.com

Social Welfare
Eleonor Daruwalla 2498-6927 n_eleonor@hotmail.com
Aruna Vijaykumar 2453-0556 vijay_n@yahoo.com
Maureen Hudson Murari 2641-3027 hmmaureen@hotmail.com
Francoise Queval 2449-1045 quevalf@md4.vsnl.net.in
Vijaya Rangarajan 9841099363 vijaya_raghu@hotmail.com

Entertainment
Jaya Tambay Patwardhan 4203-0778/98402-33975 jayatp@onebox.com
Roseanne Smith

Children’s Events
Sarah Woods 2447-4383, 98407-984425
Lucy Robson 9840172139 Lcyrobson@yahoo.co.uk

Officers at Large
Sejal Wasani 9884052575 sej173@yahoo.co.uk
Bee Bee Chong 2446-4990/98410-23808 beebee@martinent.org

Book Club

Dear Book Clubbers,
The next book we will be reading and discussing is:-

The Secret Life Of Bees bySue Monk Kidd ( available Landmark Rs195)
On Tues 12 September
At:
Belveer Singh's house
9 Poes Garden
Cell: 9940183839

12 noon for a social chat....
12.30Book discussion followed by lunch
It would be greatly appreciated if you would confirm your attendance with regard to catering.
New members are always welcome, please bring them along.
Nicola Mc Cormack Cell:9940355177 has graciously agreed to take over from from Sept. Thank you sooooooo much Nicola!!!

Happy reading
Regards Joanne