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...cooking," says Susser. "The fun is that we're breaking new ground." The Caribbean, especially Cuban, influence is vital. Susser picks up recipes from his Haitian and Cuban kitchen help. A Haitian suggested poaching boniato, a white sweet potato, in milk before mashing it into a Cream of Wheat consistency that goes beautifully with grilled wahoo...
...more to do with the welfare of the earth's 5 billion people than many heads of state. As a plant breeder at CIMMYT, the internationally funded agricultural research station in El Batan, Mexico, he spends his days in silent battle with threats to the world's wheat crop. Recently Skovmand discovered a rare strain of wheat from eastern Turkey that is resistant to the Russian aphid, an invader that has so far cost American farmers $300 million. By using the Turkish strain to develop hearty new hybrid wheats, CIMMYT breeders may help growers outwit the aphid...
...fact, could have learned a lesson or two from the old pro, Mikhail Gorbachev. Even though he is not running for anything, the Soviet President managed to capture the limelight during a visit to Kazakhstan last week, where he donned a sporty cap to pose for cameras in a wheat field. Though Gorbachev has made fresh peace with Yeltsin, he has refused to endorse any candidate in the race...
...first number, Madonna's "Material Girl," Patty Kornfield's lead sounded unnaturally strained and was occasionally drowned out by background vocals, but she gave a remarkably professional performance. Kornfield remained in character despite an unusual accident stemming from the large "sack of wheat" which dropped on her while she was playing a Kurd in the opening skit...
...poise. The group backed Ewing with verve and skill, adding depth and dynamics to the song. Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" featured an excellent arrangement and a quality solo performance from Alyssa O'Farrell. O'Farrell, with ripped stockings and a scraped knee from the malignant sack of wheat, conveyed strong emotion despite her inability to reach some of the low notes...