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Things To Do In Town Before Spring Break!

The Time of Your Life – Is Now is in Fresno on March 24th providing you with the tools and clarity to help you thrive and not just survive in challenging times. Join acclaimed authors, entrepreneurs, speakers and coaches Les Brown, Bill Walsh, Lynn Rose, Jeff Eben, Michelle Prince, Diana Wentworth, Lexi Welanetz and Arsen Marsoobian who will provide tactical insights and practical tools on creating efficiency and productivity both personally and professionally that will dramatically increase prosperity and fulfillment in your life. In addition, Break the Barriers, an amazing dance/gymnastic group that has inspired audiences around the world will perform with their troupe made up of both able and physically challenged youth.
Visit www.thetimeofyourlifeisnow.com for ticket information or call Arsen Marsoobian at 1- 877-396-7662. There is a special offer for CVB Members when you buy one ticket you will get one FREE.

The Discovery Center is excited to bring you yet another fun family event right here in our own backyard. The first Spring Egg Fest is on March 27th. Bring the whole family for food, fun, games, dance performances and the most egg-citing egg hunt. There will be a Magic show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Craft projects a Cupcake Bingo and more. The price at the gate is ONLY $5 for this particular event but visits to the Discovery Center are otherwise FREE although donations always appreciated. Visit   www.thediscovercenter.net or call 559-251-5533 for more details on this and other events.

Join the Fresno Arts Museum, March 27, 2010 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm for a special evening which will include a conversation lecture with guest curator Steve Dzerigian as he discusses the essences of fine art photography, Ansel Adams magnificent photographs, his passion for photography, and his legacy.
This special exhibition showcases the original Ansel Adams 
photographs from the permanent collection of the Fresno Art Museum.

The event will include hearty Hors d'oeuvres, a Premium Wine Bar and Live Music. Tours with Guest Curator, Steve Dzerigian, will commence at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Visit www.fresnoartmuseum.org or call 559-441-4221 for more details.


Attention University Courtyard Residents:

University Preview Day will be held on March 27th for future students. From 11:00am to 2:00pm University Courtyard will be giving Housing Tours to our future students.

Thank you.

University Courtyard Staff


Spring Break Hours of Operation:

     ×   Friday, March 26th: Atrium closed at 6pm, no community style desks, computer lab           closes at 6pm (will not reopen until April 5th). 
     ×   Saturday, March 27th (Preview day):  Atrium open 7am-6pm.
     ×   Sunday, March 28th: Atrium open 7am-6pm, holiday duty
     ×   Monday-Friday, March 29th – April 2nd: Atrium open 7am-6pm, back office closed
     ×   Saturday April 3rd atrium open 7am-6pm
     ×   Sunday, April 4th:  Atrium closed
     ×   Monday, April 5th:  Furlough day: Atrium resumes 24 hour desk at 7am.  Computer           lab opens at 7am.


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Committee Announcements

- RHA
     
× 
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every Tuesday at 6:00pm in Atrium Conference Room.
     × Brief description of the committee:  The residents who live on campus are represented         by a group of elected individuals who provide a variety of programs and services. Any         University Courtyard resident can take advantage of what RHA has to offer.  Taking part in         RHA is an excellent way to develop leadership skills and become involved in the         community.  The main purpose of RHA is to respond to the needs and requests of residents         on issues and concerns to make on-campus residential living even better:
          -Leadership Opportunities
          -Events
          -Food
          -Facilities
          -Policies & procedures



- BACCHUS
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: This committee is open to students interested in         alcohol education as it relates to University students. It is a great opportunity to develop         leadership skills and make a difference. Throughout the year, the Drug and Alcohol                 committee is present at various University Courtyard events and programs relating to                 alcohol and drug abuse such as Milk and Cookies and serving “mocktails.”



- University Courtyard Bulldog Energy Sustainability Team (UC BEST)
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other Wednesday starting February 3rd at 4:00pm in         Graves Hall Recreation Room.
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Brief description of the committee: UC BEST is a committee geared towards         encouraging sustainability throughout campus, particularly within the residence halls,         through education, publicity, program planning, and networking with other organizations and         individuals that share our vision for developing a more environmentally conscious         community.


- Wellness Committee

     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: Is dedicated to improving and maintaining the general         health and well being of all University Courtyard students.  The goal of the Wellness         Committee is to promote greater health awareness by providing information, activities and         services designed to support healthy lifestyle choices. This committee focuses on         programs and activities intended to inform and interest our residents on issues relating to:
          -Physical
          -Psychological
          -Emotional health
     × Events:

          - Condom Olympics: March 18 from 5:30-7:30pm located outside the Atrium

          - Relay For Life: April



- Diversity Committee

     × 
Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: Have you ever felt like you were different from the         norm? Do you want to challenge common prejudices about race, sexual identity, religious         views, etc.? Come be a part of the Diversity Committee if you want to immerse yourself in         an open-minded environment and make a difference.  University Courtyard’s Diversity         Committee is dedicated to:
          -Educating students on the beauty of multiculturalism
          -Encouraging residents to “come out of their shells”
          -Help residents define what diversity is

        This is achieved through programs that promote and encourage exploration of cultural         backgrounds from a wide variety of viewpoints.
     × Events:
          -Tunnel of Oppression: April 12 from 8:00pm-11:00pm



- Academic Success

     × Meeting Day/Time/Location:TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: A student led committee that focuses on improving         the academic success of residents living in University Courtyard.  The goal is to achieve a         3.5 or higher GPA through programs that seek to enhance academic performance including:
          -Promoting good study habits
          -Recognizing student academic achievements
          -Facilitating networking between students and professors throughout the campus that can            assist students in their academic endeavors

*If you want to get involved talk to your RA for more information.


Residence Shout Out

*If you want to send a shout-out, drop me a note in Housing Happenings box at the Atrium Front Desk or e-mail me at happeningeditor@hotmail.com

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Accounting

Rent and Meal payments are due the 5th of each month for residents who have chosen the following payment plans:
     ×   Monthly Payment Plan
     ×   Monthly Financial Aid with automatic deduction
     ×   Monthly Financial Aid without automatic deduction

     ×   Two Payment Plan

• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.

March 2010 Timeline:

     ×   Mar 5 – Payment Due
     ×   Mar 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
     ×   Mar 16 – Eviction Notices
     ×   Mar 24 – Eviction

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Job Openings
 

     ×   2010 Summer Mail Clerk**
     ×   2010 Summer Atrium Desk Assistant**
     ×   2010 Summer Live-On Student Clerical Assistant**
     ×   2010 Summer Lifeguard
    
×   2010-2011 Resident Advisor positions
     ×   2010-2011 Public Safety Assistant positions

     ×   2010 SAFLOK Student Maintenance Assistant Position

*Also, see our Job Opportunities page.
**Applications are located in the Atrium.

Events
 

On-Campus Activities:

     ×   Monterey Bay Aquarium Bus Trip
Save the Date! Saturday, April 24, 2010
More Information Soon

     ×   Nooners
Concerts  in the USU Pit at Noon!

3/23/10 - Ashley De Young
3/24/10 – Assemble the Skyline - www.myspace.com/assembletheskyline

     ×   The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
Sponsored by USU Productions and The Women's Resource Center
For More Information call 278-4435

     ×   Theatre Plays:
http://www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts/performances/current_season.shtml

     ×   $1,100 IN CA$H PRIZE$: Enter the IAMFRESNOSTATE.com video contest!
Original 25-second video clips with the theme "I am Fresno State!" are being accepted for the fourth annual contest at California State University, Fresno.
"We're excited to see what Fresno State students will surprise us with this year," said Angela Byrns, project coordinator. "Each year the entries are
getting better and better."

The "I am Fresno State!" contest builds pride and school spirit among students, alumni and members of the faculty and staff.  Each entry will receive an "I am Fresno State!" T-shirt and videos will be uploaded on Youtube for public viewing.

Prizes available are $400 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place and $200 for viewers' choice. The contest is open to students, alumni and friends. Deadline to enter is April 16, 2010 at 4 p.m.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Party scheduled to be held at TheBucket on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 2 p.m.

Details and applications online @ www.iamfresnostate.com
<http://www.iamfresnostate.com/> .

     ×   Now Available in the USU Information Center
Movie Tickets- $7.50
Magic Mountain - $25.00
Universal Studios- $49.00 (1 day pass)
Sea World- $55.00 (2 days of fun)
Disneyland- $146.00 (2 day park hopper adult)
Fresno Area Express-
       • One Way Passes- $4.25
       • Convenience- $35.00
       • Handy Ride- $25.00
       • Special- $10.00
       • Clovis Transit- $18.00 (monthly pass)
Fax and money order services also provided. 
For more information, please call the Information Center at 278-2078 www.auxiliary.com/usu

     ×   Bowling Special!
2 Games - Free Shoes - Only $3
Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon
Offer available through 5/12/10
For More Information Call 278-2015
Subject to Availability
Must present Valid Fresno State Student ID

About Fresno:

     ×   Jerry Seinfeld on March 25th @ 7:00pm at the William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center. For ticket prices visit Ticketmaster here.

Save Mart Center: Concerts       
     ×   Strikeforce Challenger Series on Mar. 26th @ 6:45pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Rock & Worship Roadshow on Apr. 1st @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Taylor Swift on Apr. 10th @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   
Daugthry on Apr. 26th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Carrie Underwood on May 18th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.

     ×   Tim McGraw on May 25th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 27th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22nd*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×    Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 1:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 5:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*

Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/

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Sports
 

FSU Sports: Spring Edition

Lacrosse:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cincinnati on Mar. 23rd @ 4:00pm in Student Horse Center
     ×   Fresno State vs. Stanford on Apr. 2nd @ 7:00pm in Student Horse Center
     ×   Fresno State vs. Oregon on Apr. 4th @ 12:00pm in Student Horse Center
     ×   Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Apr. 23rd @ 3:30pm in Student Horse Center

Men's Tennis:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on April 10th @ 3:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Diego on April. 11th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen

Women's Tennis:
     ×   Fresno State vs. SMU on Mar. 27th @ 1:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cal Poly Apr. 24th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen

Men & Women's Track & Field:
     ×   Fresno State Dual on May 1st @ 5:00pm in Warmerdam Field

Baseball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Mar. 26th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Mar. 27th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Mar. 28th @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   
Fresno State vs. Cal Poly on Apr. 6th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cal State Bakersfield on Apr. 13th  @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×    Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on Apr. 16th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field

Softball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Boise State on Apr. 2nd @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
     ×   Fresno State vs. Boise State on Apr. 3rd @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   
Fresno State vs. Boise State on Apr. 3rd @ 3:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Utah State on Apr. 9th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond

    

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Entertainment Corner
 

CD Release March 23, 2010:
     ×   Justin Bieber- “Oversteps”
     ×   Social Code- “Rock “N” Roll”
     ×   Goldfrapp- “Head First”
     ×   Monica- “Still Standing”
     ×   Pet Shops Boys- “Pandemonium Live”
     ×   Bonobo- “Black Sands”
     ×   Love Is All- “Two Thousand and Ten Injuries”
     ×   She and Him- “Volume Two”
     ×   The Scorpions- “Sting in the Tail”

DVD Release March 23, 2010:
     ×   Mad Men
     ×   New Moon
     ×   Fantastic Fox
     ×   The Blind Side

Movies In Theaters March 26:
     ×   Chloe
     ×   Hot Tub Time Machine
     ×   Waking Sleeping Beauty
     ×   Greenberg
     ×   Dancing Across Borders
  
TV Shows This Week March 22 to March 28: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
   Monday
     ×   Dancing with the Stars Season 10 Premiere @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Secret Life of An American Teenager Season 2 Finale @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
     ×   Transform Me @ 10:30pm on VH1.
     ×   Jeopardy @ 7:00pm on ABC
     ×   Wheel of Fortune @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   24 @ 9:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Celebrity Fit Club Season 7 @ 9:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Damages Season @ 8:00pm on FX.
     ×   
Greek @ 10:00 on ABC Family.
     ×   Make It or Break It @ 9:00pm on ABC Family.
     ×   Heroes @ 9:00pm on NBC
     ×   House @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   One Tree Hill @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Life UneXpexted @ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
   Tuesday
     ×   Parenthood @ 10:00pm on NBC.
     ×   90210 @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Melrose Place@ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   16 and Pregnant @ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Lost: The Final Season @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   The Biggest Loser @ 8:00pm on NBC.
     ×   Scrubs @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   
The Forgotten @ 10:00pm on ABC.
     ×   NCIS: Los Angeles @ 9:00pm on CBS
     ×   The Good Wife @ 10:00pm on CBS
   Wednesday
     ×   The Real World D.C. Season Finale@ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   South Park Season 14 Premiere @ 10:00pm on Comedy Central.
     ×   High Society Season Premiere@ 9:30pm on The CW
     ×   America’s Next Top Model Season 14 Premiere @ 8:00 pm on The CW.
     ×   Nip/Tuck @ 10:00pm on FX.
     ×   American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   Ugly Betty @ 10:00pm on ABC
     ×   Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns @ 9:00pm on TBS.
     ×   
Modern Family @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Middle @ 8:30pm on ABC.
   Thursday

     ×   FlashForward Season 1 Mid-Season Premiere @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains Season Premiere @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   America’s Best Dance Crew (ABCD) Season 5 @ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Take the Stage Season 2 @ 11:00 on MTV.
     ×   Project Runway @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
     ×   The Vampire Diaries @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Supernatural @ 9:00pm on The CW
     ×   The Office @ 9:00pm on NBC
     ×   CSI: Crime Scene @ 9:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Grey Anatomy @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Deep End @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Mentatlist @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Survivor: Samoa @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Bones @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Private Practice @ 9:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Fringe @ 9:00pm on Fox
   Friday
     ×   Kitchen Nightmares @ 9:00pm on Fox.
     ×   Ugly Betty @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Ghost Whisperer @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Smallville @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Numb3rs @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Dollhouse @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Medium @ 9:00pm on CBS.
   Saturday
     ×   
Tigerland @ 8:00 pm on CW
   Sunday

     ×   Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane @ 9:00pm on Style
     ×   60 Minutes @ 7:00 pm on CBS
     ×   Undercover Boss @ 9:00 pm on CBS
     ×   The Amazing Race16 @ 8;00pm on CBS.
     ×   The Girls Next Door @ 10:30pm on E!
     ×   Three Rivers @ 8:00pm on CBS
     ×   Extreme Makeover: Home Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Simpsons @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   The Cleveland Show @ 8:30pm on FOX.
     ×   Desperate Housewives @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Family Guy @ 9:00pm on FOX.
     ×   American Dad @ 9:30pm on FOX.
     ×   Brothers & Sisters @ 10:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Cold Case @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Tough Love Season 2 @ 9:00pm on VH1.



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RLS Corner
 

Bryan Swarts (Resident Advisor )

 

Coming Soon!!

 

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News Around the World
 

Fired Auto Dealership Worker Remotely Disables the Cars of 100+ Customers

Texas: 20-year-old Omar Ramos-Lopez has been arrested and is being held on the charge of felony breach of computer security after he remotely disabled over 100 vehicles sold by his former employer. He also activated the horns.

Lopez had been a collector for Texas Auto Center prior to being fired. Part of his job was to deactivate vehicles if customers didn´t make their payments. When he was dismissed he wasn´t locked out of the computer system.

Police made the arrest after the IP address used in the attack was traced to his home computer. The auto dealership has reportedly taken steps to prevent similar actions by disgruntled ex-employees in the future.

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Woman Holds up 11 People at Gunpoint, Manages to Steal a Total of $6

California: A robber in Riverside County has netted a very poor return on her crimes after holding up 11 people in a store and walking away with loot totalling $6.00. Nobody was injured in the hold-up.

According to a statement from the Sheriff´s Department the woman stole the meager sum from customers of the La Chicanita Market with a semi-automatic pistol. She was last seen leaving the scene in an older vehicle.

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Porsche Unveils New Mobile Phone - See Picture here

Porsche fanatics in Singapore have become the first to be able to get their hands on the Porsche P´9522 Black Edition, a phone especially and exclusively for Porsche owners. It is the second Porsche phone on the market.

The limited edition phone is going to be available to just 1,600 drivers and is available from the Stuttgart Auto dealership. The phone will next be available in Hong Kong, before moving to China and Dubai, and then Germany and Russia.

Porsche Design´s next project is a super luxury yacht, which the company plans to unveil in Asia.

 

(New stories came from here)

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Recipe Ideas
 

Strawberry Tarts

Ingredients:

     ×   1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
     ×   3 tablespoons sugar
     ×   1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
     ×   6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
     ×   2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco)
     ×   
1/4 cup ice water
     ×   2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows
     ×   2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved
     ×   
1/3 cup apricot jelly
     ×   3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Put the flour mixture in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and shortening and pulse about 10 times, or until the butter is in the size of peas. Add the ice water and process until the dough comes together. Dump on a well-floured board and form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  3. Roll out the dough and fit into 4 (4 1/2-inch) tart pans with removable sides. Don't stretch the dough when placing it in the pans or it will shrink during baking. Cut off the excess by rolling the pin across the top of each pan. Line the tart shells with a piece of buttered aluminum foil, butter side down, and fill them with dried beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and foil, prick the bottom of the shells all over with a fork, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

  4. Before serving, fill the tart shells with the pastry cream. Arrange the berries decoratively on top of the cream. Melt the apricot jelly with 1 teaspoon of water and brush the top of the tarts. Sprinkle with pistachios, if using, and serve.

Pastry Cream:
     ×   5 extra-large egg yolks, room temperature
     ×   
3/4 cup sugar
     ×   3 tablespoons cornstarch
     ×   1 1/2 cups scalded milk
     ×   
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
     ×   1 teaspoon Cognac
     ×   1 tablespoon unsalted butter
     ×   1 tablespoon heavy cream


In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed for 4 minutes, or until very thick. Reduce to low speed, and add the cornstarch.

With the mixer still on low, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Don't be alarmed when the custard comes to a boil and appears to curdle; switch to a whisk and beat vigorously. Cook, whisking constantly, for another 2 minutes; the custard will come together and become very thick, like pudding. Stir in the vanilla, Cognac, butter, and heavy cream. Pour the custard through a sieve into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold.

Yield: 2 cups

(This recipe came from here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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