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

Ladies Who Lunch

I would like to thank everyone who turned up for Ladies who Lunch at the Ponnusamy Hotel. We had a good turn out - around 14 people, I think - and tons of fun. For Rs 100 per person we all enjoyed a huge variety of authentic Chettinad food like nettili fry (chilli fried anchovies) and rabbit masala plus tons of veg fare. Most seemed to like it and those who didn't were good sports. Most of us were trying to eat with our hands for the first time, and Tanya gave some useful etiquette tips. The address of the Ponnusamy Hotel we went to is listed below but there are many more throughout the city.
Ponnusamy Hotel
Old 59 New 61 A, Vannanthurai, Anna Towers I Floor
MG Road Adyar (Above ‘Young Men Tailors’)

The venue for the next Ladies Who Lunch is below. The Coconut Lagoon specializes in the cuisines of Kerala, Mangalore and Goa. See you there!
Wednesday, August 23rd
12:30 Pm
Coconut Lagoon
#1 Cathedral Road (Opp. Music Academy)
Phone: 42020428
Please RSVP by SMSing 9884187761 or emailing natalievh@gmx.net
Thanks!
Natalie

August 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



For sale this adjustable-fit table seat. Very easy fitted to most stabe sufaces such as tables. Folds flat for travel or storage.
Padded, washable seat cover. This seat has been bought in Singapore 2 years ago.

Maximum child weight: 15kgs
Colour: blue
Availability: end of September 06
Selling price: Rs1000

Please contact Cathy Tiret at ctiret@sify.com



For sale a very used Baby food processor. This processor defrosts, cooks, blends and reheats!!!
Four functions in one easy to use machine. A full instructions and baby recipe suggestions is included.
This food processor has been bought in the UK 2 years ago.
The market price of this type of machine is around GBP50 (Rs4000).

Plug: UK
Availability: now
Price: Rs700

Please contact Cathy Tiret at ctiret@sify.com

For sale a rocksack in excellent condition. It is ideal for frequent walkers, it is ligth weight with no harness.
This trekabout carrier has been bought in France 2 years ago (Decathlon shop).

Maximum child weight: 15kgs
Selling price: Rs1500
Availability: now

Please contact Cathy Tiret at ctiret@sify.com



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Jonne Burema has the following items for sale:
Corner cupboard with area for hanging clothes, shelves and shoe rack. Rs 12,500

OG window 1.5 ton window A/C Rs 4,000

Carrier 2 ton split A/C. 3 numbers! Rs 9,500 each

Joanne also has 3 Carrier 1.5 ton window A/Cs for sale not shown above for Rs 7,000 each.
If interested, call Joanne at 98 409 12500

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PLANTS---PLANTS--- PLANTS.
PLANTS 'CHEAP AS CHIPS'

Mendu our green fingered gardener will be holding a Plant Sale.
He has about 60 beautifully healthy pot plants for sale.
All proceeds go to Mendu- pricesRs 200-Rs500
Saturday 2 September
10am-2pm
at:5/1 Valliammai Achi Road
Kotturpuram
Cell;9840913500
House;24474997

For those of you who havn't heard we will be ''shifting'' from Chennai 25 Sept.

Majong

Anyone interested in Majong should contact Yvonne Bridgman. Based on the response, Majong afternoons or evenings will be announced for the future.

ACE: Celebrate Life

Some ladies in the International Women's Association are promoting the following event. Since it exposes women to a lot of good health care options in the city, we thought it might be good to post here.

ACE: CELEBRATE LIFE

To promote good health and well being among women; Apollo Center for Excellence, in association with Sumyog; Event Producers will be organizing a series of 12 Events during the coming year.

There will be one event per month which will focus both physical and mental well being.

The ACE – CELEBRATE LIFE SERIES, will aim to promote and inform women about the concept of ‘Wellness’

The Programs will deal with a variety of subjects ranging from Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, important Medical Tests etc to Fitness, well being through healthy dietary habits and beauty care and so on.

The speakers will be both National and International experts in their different fields.

The Inaugural Event will be held on Saturday the 29th of July at The Chola Sheraton Hotel at 10 30 am.

Rashmi Uday Singh, Food and Diet Expert, will speak on Health through Vegetarianism.

Other panelists include N Kumar, Sanmar Group; Dr. K P Mishra, Apollo Hospitals, and Anita Ratnam, Danseuse.

Rashmi Uday Singh will also be celebrating the success of her Gourmand Award 2005, winning book ‘Around the World in 80 Plates.’

We at ACE and Sumyog are trying to foster good health and well being among the women of Chennai.

This is a very good cause being brought to the public free of cost.

We will be happy if you publication could be a part of this Endeavour and further the cause of women’s wellness through your support.

Looking forward to your presence on the 29th of July.

Best Regards

Vidya Singh & Rekha Rangaraj

All events will be hosted at the Choloa Sheraton or the new Apollo Women's Health Clinic in Kotturpuram. Watch this site for ongoing details!

Anglo Indian Recipes

The following recipes are courtesy of Suparna Saha, chef at the Verdana in the Taj Connemara. A large group of OWC ladies enjoyed sampling many of the dishes listed below at last week's food tasting.

Chicken Country Captain

Ingredients-

Chicken (cut into cubes) -1 kg
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Garlic paste - 2 tbsp
Cloves - 4 nos
Onion (sliced) - 3 nos
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Cinnamon -2 nos
Cardamom - 2 nos
Salt - to taste

Method-

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions lightly.
2. Add chicken and sauté well.
3. Add the garlic paste and sauté for about 5 min.
4. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and salt.
5. Add ½ cup water.
6. Cook till the chicken is tender and the water has dried up.


Prawns in green Masala Curry

Ingredients-

Prawns (cleaned) - 500 Gms
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Green chilies - 4 nos
Coriander leaves - 100 Gms
Khus-khus(poppy seeds) - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Cloves - 2 nos
Cardamom - 2 nos
Cinnamon - 2 nos
Oil refined - 3 tbsp
Coconut powder - 50 Gms
Onion (chopped) - 2 nos

Method-

1. Make a smooth paste of green chilies, coriander leaves and khus-khus.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Fry the onions till translucent.
4. Add the whole spices and the cumin seeds.
5. Add the prawns and turmeric powder and fry for sometime.
6. Add the coconut powder and the green paste.
7. Fry for 2 min.
8. Check for seasoning and serve hot with steamed rice.




Mince Ball Curry


Ingredients
For the balls-

Mutton mince - 500 gms
Onion, chopped - 100 gms
Ginger-garlic paste - 25 gms
Red chilli powder - 5 gms
Garam masala powder - 5 gms
Cumin powder - 5 gms
Chopped coriander - 10 gms

For the gravy-

Oil - 50 ml
Whole garam masala - 3 gms
Cumin seeds - 5 gms
Onion, chopped - 150 gms
Ginger-garlic paste - 10 gms
Tomato, chopped - 100 gms
Red chilli powder - 5 gms
Coriander powder - 5 gms
Turmeric powder - 5 gms
Coconut paste - 250 gms


Method-

1. Mix all the ingredients into the minced meat and mix well
2. Form into small balls with hands after applying some oil so that the mince will not stick to the palms of the hands.
3. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil.
4. Add cumin and the onions and sauté till the onions are nice and soft.
5. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and cook well.
6. Then add all the powder spices and cook till they leave out a good aroma and leave oil in the pan.
7. Than add the chopped tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are soft and mashed.
8. Then add water and cook well. The amount of water determines the quantity of the gravy.
9. When the gravy comes to a boil, then add the coconut paste and heat it through but do not boil.
10. Then drop the mince balls in the simmering gravy and cook till the balls are cooked.

Servant's Registry

Lisa Feldmann is normally in charge of the staff registry but will be away until mid August. Until then, the registry is being kept by Jo Frogbrook. Members can contact her if they wish to have a look at it.

If you are moving away from Chennai this summer,
please remember to complete a Household Employee
Evaluation form and give it to Jo Fogbrook before you
leave. Forms are available at all general meetings. Try to include contact numbers so that Lisa can get a hold of the employee if a job comes up. It is also very helpful to give the employee a letter of reference which explains the employee's dates of employment, responsibilities, strengths and weaknesses, and a contact phone number for the employee. Happy trails!

Ania's Farewell Message

Another global nomad packs up the tent and takes leave. . . . I take good memories with me from Madras due to the friendships and supportive community that the OWC has provided. Remind yourselves that newcomers are thirsty for information. Where to get decent bread (has anyone tried Winners Rotary Club Bakery on CP Ramaswamy, across the street from the tire place?), where to buy "safe" produce, where to get a specific cleaning product (the Dollar Store in Besant Nagar is next to the new Fab India). And like always, I find myself discovering a multitude of things left undone, if I only had one more year. The past few months I have been buying fabric and designing some of my own clothing. Had I another year, I think I'd start a little design business. Raw silk from Nalli's, gorgeous transparent material from Thakurdas that I lined with satin and designed an "Oscar" style dress, saree blouse fabric and white liner to make bed skirts, and even crazy prints from Cotton Alley to make pajamas for the uncles! Another little gem is the Little Theatre's Christmas Pantomime production. Be sure to go and take the kids. It is wonderful. This year's production is to be Romeo and Juliet,and as the script is being written by a good friend of mine, looks like it might be set in Mexico. Good British pantomime with a twist of local Madras.
Anyway, my best wishes to all of you and especially the playgroup moms, who really got me through some of the toughest days here in Chennai, and shared some of my happiest moments as well. Take care of each other and continue to welcome new people with open arms. This is a stellar community.
I know that this year the OWC will see some new life sparked into it with some really fun new things being spearheaded by Jo Frogbrook. Help out at the events (I know Sarah Woods and the rest of the Children's committee will need help around Halloween and early December!) and volunteer occasionally, it makes a huge difference. You really can make a difference here. I hope I have.
With warmest, warmest affection,
Ania Dimants
headed to Lusaka, Zambia

Book Club

Dear Book Clubbers

The next book we will be discussing and reading is
My Temporary Son by Tim Murari
On Tuesday August 1

At Yvonne's house
Apt.D4
Mill Bank
4Boat Club Road
#rd Avenue
Ph:99404438080

12noon for social chat...
12.30pm Book discussion followed by lunch
Please warn in by calling Yvonne before31 July for catering purposes
Please invite new members or old and bring them along.
Many thanks ,

Joanne