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2 cups Chianti 2 cups sugar 6 to 7 thin slices lemon 2 pt. ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced Mix wine with the sugar and lemon slices. Stir in the strawberries. Chill. Serve. NOTE: If the strawberries are very ripe and sweet you may not need so much sugar.

FRIED RIPE PLANTAINS Oil, for frying Ripe plantain FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS Oil, for frying Green plantains Fried Ripe Plantains: Heat one inch of oil on medium high heat. Peel a ripe plantain (black) and cut slices on an angle about 1" thick. Fry on both sides until brown. Enjoy them hot...