After Dinner Dancing Gets Underway (Page Three)
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"See dear.... Tropical dancing is done that way!"
Through these doors pass the world's greatest dancers
Ready from the script!
Welcome guests!
Welcome guests AND new members!
Welcome Dr. and MRs James Kulczych
This Years Board Of Directors
They make it all happen!
"So... What do we do now??"
"Heck... I don't know... Let's dance!"
Let's Give Away The Dragon Fruit!
Wherever his tail is pointing gets the prize!
"OK.. Which end is the tail??"
Did You Know?
Ripening
The fruit is picked mature and basically ready to eat. If the fruit is very firm,let it rest for a day or two on the kitchen counter until it has a little give. At that point Florida dragon fruit is ready to eat,or will stay fine another 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. If you let dragon fruit sit too long on the counter,the fruit could turn too soft.
Handling/Preparation
To prepare a dragon fruit is simplicity in itself! Cut the fruit in half with a sharp knife through the middle or from top to bottom,and scoop out the flesh with a spoon or a melon baller. The tiny seeds are edible. You can also cut the fruit into slices,and peel back the skin. The peel is usually not eaten,although it can be pickled.
We like to keep our dragon fruit in the refrigerator,and eat it chilled. Some locals add just a little bit of lime or lemon juice to heighten the flavor. With or without juice,it is SO REFRESHING!!!
Storage
The thick skin of the dragon fruit helps to keep the fruit in good shape for a few days,but it will last longer if refrigerated. Florida dragon fruit arrives at the market shortly after being harvested and so can last for up to 2-3 weeks in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator. You can also freeze dragon fruit,but the texture will be altered and it will best be used in a sauce or sorbet.
Counts and Weights
Dragon fruits weigh from ½ –2 lbs. Almost all of that is fruit,as the peel is about 1/8" thick.
Nutrition
Dragon Fruit is low in calories and sugar,and high in Vitamin C.
Definitely different than an orange or a lime!
Did You Know? - We won it... Now what?
Dragon Fruit Shake
www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients
1 dragon fruit,peeled
2 tangerines,peeled and segmented
1 lime,juiced
4 leaves fresh basil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup sparkling mineral water,chilled
1 cup crushed ice
Cut two 1/4 inch thick slices from the peeled dragon fruit to use as a garnish;set aside. Place the remaining dragon fruit into a blender along with the tangerine segments,lime juice,basil,brown sugar,and sparkling water. Puree until smooth. Stir in the crushed ice,and pour into glasses. Garnish with the reserved dragon fruit slices to serve.
Mixer Time
Around and around we go!
STOP! We can hear the screeching of shoes for two blocks
Taking it all in!
They look good out there
Still visiting... A good thing!
Little green palms everywhere
The circle is re-forming
"What should we play now?"
Wyatt never runs out of surprises
One more time!
Looking good!
Catching up with Angel and enjoying champagne
Watching the dancers is a great pass time!
Moving about to the tunes of the tropics
Every once in a while a 40's tune slips in!
"Welcome! Hope you are having a great time! "
Cheers!
Pour de bons amis et du bon temps!
Ben and Angel enjoying the bubbley
This is gliding across the floor at its best
Wyatt keeps them coming
Dancing the night away
"What do we dance to the Hawaiian War Chant?"
Wyatt gets applause for this efforts all night!
"We can do this!"
OK kids... Kick it up a notch! We will watch!
Cooling off
They just keep going
A beautiful waltz
Love the bright colors
Enjoying the ocean breeze? Oops, it's the electric fan!
"Watch this... It's a new step!"
Worth a try!
Applause for the band!!
Time For A Small Rest
Take Five
"You dancers really look good to us!"
Caught with his glasses on!
Zot... Like magic!
Back To Work Before Going Home
Dancing the last few dances takes energy
One more dance!
Sound: Hawaiian Breezes 1918
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Page 1 - Meet and Greet
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Page 2 - Who Was Here?
Page 3 - Serious Dancing |
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