"Architecturally Unique, 1927 Townhome in Historic Anhalt Building....This 2 Story Condo Was Fully Updated In 2007 With Remodeled Kitchen And Bath, Refinished Hardwoods...Etc. Whilst Marinating All Architectural Relevance." — Condo listing, Seattle, current
Anhalt Marinade
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 clawfoot tub, coarsely chopped
crown moldings, about two standard walls' worth, paint peeled, minced
2 leaded-glass cabinet doors, trimmed and glass crushed
1 French door, chopped, or pulsed in food processor in batches
2 gallons olive oil
1 gallon white wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
1. Combine tub, moldings, leaded glass, and French door in a large bowl (I use my backyard swimming pool—don't forget to drain it first!). Add olive oil and vinegar and stir with a large wooden spoon (oars are great for this). Add the bay leaf, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Spread all over walls, floor, and ceiling of apartment. Rub into windows and radiator covers. Let sit at room temperature for at least two hours, or overnight.
3. Renovate apartment according to your favorite recipe.
Makes enough for one average one-bedroom apartment. Recipe can be doubled.
Advance preparation: Marinade may be made up to three days ahead. Cover with a tarpaulin until ready to use.
Note: The ad quoted at top is real, though it does not refer to the building pictured. Don't try this at home.
