Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

That's odd. All of my local stores are advertising whole turkeys for

Not really... It's not a holiday here.

Even when it'sd not "holiday tine" turkey is pretty low riced. Right down
there with chicken almost. Duck and goose? Now there you're beginning to
get up-market.

less than sweet potatoes. Schnuks (a Midwest regional chain) is at a 38c/lb price point and they are saying "lowest price in 14 years.

Well they are over priced here.

I complained about the price of a dine-out turkey dinner one year. And
the business owner told me "Go hunt your own and process it then." The
only Wild Turkey I've ever bagged is a brownish liquid that comes in a
bottle at a premium price. Bv)=

I'm getting my dinner delivered. My niece is hosting this year and
she lives in a "bi-level" house. I do not handle stairs well. And her mother (my sister-in-law) was just released from hospital so is not

Makes sense.

out of the house for a bit. So, Robin is delivering turkey sand
trimmings to those who would otherwise have been there. I made this
and sent it

That's nice they are delivering to a few of you!

My house-mae OTOH is going to Sgt. Pepper's Cafe which has been doing
free Thanksgiving dinners for anyone who comes through the door for 50
years or so. Ziyad Samara is a Palestinian immigrant who started out in Sprin-A-Leak with a Lum's restaurant. The free feed is his way of giving
back. After Lum's (as a chain/franchise) went tits up Z started his own restaurant called Sgt. Pepper's Cafe (with permission from the Beatles
to use the name). He's on his third location currently. And his son has
started an adjunct location across town.

I went one Thanksgiving when I was alone and didn't feel like cooking.
I had money, so I tried to pay. And Ziyad got all huffy with me. So I
left what the price of the meal should have been on the table for the
girl who waited on me - so she's have something to be thankful for after
giving up her holiday to wait on me and others. Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
Categories: Poultry, Breads, Fruits, Sauces
Yield: 4 Sandwiches

2 tb Unsalted butter; more to
- grease the pan
4 c Leftover stuffing
1/2 c Mayonnaise
1/2 c Homemade, canned or jarred
- cranberry sauce
1 c Shredded dark-meat turkey
1/2 c Leftover gravy
4 ts Neutral oil
1 c Sliced turkey breast
Salt & fresh ground pepper
8 sl Sandwich bread; toasted if
- desired
2 c Assorted Thanksgiving left
- overs; any combination you
- desire, warmed

Grease an 8" or 9" square baking pan with butter, then
line it with parchment paper, covering the bottom and 2
sides with one sheet, creasing it into the corners to
ensure a snug fit. If the stuffing is cold, warm it in
the microwave for 1 minute or covered in a 350-degree
oven for 15 minutes.

Put the stuffing into the prepared pan and press into an
even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a
spoon. Top with a sheet of parchment and press firmly
with your hands, tightly compacting the stuffing. If you
have a second pan of the same size, use that to pack
down the stuffing. Cover and chill overnight.

THE NEXT DAY, PREPARE YOUR SANDWICH FILLINGS: In a small
bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and cranberry sauce.
Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine the shredded dark-meat
turkey and the gravy. Gently heat over medium-low,
stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5
minutes.

In a large nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron
skillet over medium-high, warm the oil until hot and
shimmering. (The stuffing needs to be cooked hot and
fast, or it will stick to the skillet and fall apart.)
Meanwhile, remove the stuffing from the pan by lifting
the parchment overhang, and cut the stuffing into four
squares.

Cook stuffing until browned and crisp on one side,
gently pressing it down using the base of the baking pan
you chilled it in, about 1 minute. Using a flat spatula,
quickly flip each piece of stuffing. Cook the other side
until browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to a
plate.

In the same skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over
medium-low heat until foamy. Add the sliced turkey
breast, flipping occasionally until warmed through,
about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of
cranberry mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of bread.
Divide the buttery sliced turkey over the 4 slices of
bread. Divide half the assorted leftovers on top of the
white meat, then top each with a slab of crisp stuffing.

On top of the crisp stuffing, evenly divide the
gravy-dressed dark meat and the remaining assorted
leftovers. Top with remaining mayo-slathered bread.
Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each sandwich on the
diagonal and serve right away.

By: Sohla El-Waylly

Yield: 4 sandwiches

RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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Hi Dave,
On <Fri, 28 Nov 24>, you wrote me:

Even when it'sd not "holiday tine" turkey is pretty low riced. Right
down there with chicken almost. Duck and goose? Now there you're
beginning to get up-market.

I wonder why they are so expense here? We can't even get one when it's
not holiday time. That's the issue we had this year, we didn't get one
early enough when they were in the stores.

And the business owner told me "Go hunt your own and process it
then."

I would do that, but the laws and fee's to get a gun license not to mention
the school, the tax, and now the gubment will have my fingerprints... not
worth it to me.

Besides after all that I'd still have to find some land to hunt on... So
that's another 2 hour drive and the price of fuel is currently $1.61 a liter.

Naa, I'll just pay $80 for a 9 pound bird.

I went one Thanksgiving when I was alone and didn't feel like
cooking. I had money, so I tried to pay. And Ziyad got all huffy with
me.

Seems like a nice guy.

So I left what the price of the meal should have been on the
table for the girl who waited on me - so she's have something to be thankful for after
giving up her holiday to wait on me and others. Bv)=

Classy move.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Even when it'sd not "holiday tine" turkey is pretty low riced. Right
down there with chicken almost. Duck and goose? Now there you're
beginning to get up-market.

I wonder why they are so expense here? We can't even get one when it's not holiday time. That's the issue we had this year, we didn't get one early enough when they were in the stores.

That's bizarre. But, then, there may not be enough demand for Mr Shop
Owner to turn a profit. What's the market like on domestic (farmed or
purpose raised) ducks and geese?

Duck is popular enough that we can also find duck eggs in some markets.

Goose is seasonal and considered a specialty - at least here in the
Great American Outback. OTOH enough Canadian geese have taken up homes
here on a permanent basis that one can go out with a 9 iron or a ball
bat and bring one home. Or stop and pick up the one(s) you ran over on
the way home from work.

And the business owner told me "Go hunt your own and process it
then."

I would do that, but the laws and fee's to get a gun license not to mention the school, the tax, and now the gubment will have my fingerprints... not worth it to me.

Besides after all that I'd still have to find some land to hunt on...
So that's another 2 hour drive and the price of fuel is currently $1.61
a liter.

Naa, I'll just pay $80 for a 9 pound bird.

OY! That price would cause my throat to slam shut. When I was younger I
was a might hunter. Mostly of four legged furry critters. Woodchucks,
tree rats (squirrels), raccoons and the occasional opossum if one was
seen around the chicken coops. Rabbits, too.

I went one Thanksgiving when I was alone and didn't feel like
cooking. I had money, so I tried to pay. And Ziyad got all huffy
with me.

Seems like a nice guy.

So I left what the price of the meal should have been on the
table for the girl who waited on me - so she'd have something
to be thankful for after giving up her holiday to wait on me
and others. Bv)=

Classy move.

I didn't do it to be "classy". Rather, because it just felt like the
proper thing to do.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Roast Mallard Duck w/Honey Butter-Chorizo Stuffing
Categories: Game, Pork, Herbs, Breads
Yield: 5 Servings

40 g (1 1/2 oz) spun honey spread
110 g (4 oz) bulk chorizo
100 g (3 1/2 oz) white breadcrumbs
2 kg (4 1/2 lb) mallard duck
2 tb Thyme; chopped
1 tb Butter or olive oil
1 lg Onion; peeled, chopped
1 cl Garlic; peeled, fine chop'd
Salt & ground pepper

Set the oven @ 175ºC/350ºf/Gas mark 4.

First make the stuffing, melt 25g of the spun honey
spread in a saucepan with the butter, then add the
onion, garlic and chorizo, cover with a lid and cook
on a low heat for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are
soft but not browned.

Take off the heat, then stir in the thyme and bread
crumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper then
allow to cool.

Spoon the cooled stuffing into the duck's cavity and
place the duck in a roasting tin. Smear the remaining
spun honey over the skin of the bird and sprinkle with
some salt and pepper.

Place in the oven and roast for about 1 hour and 30-45
minutes (allowing about 20 minutes per 450g/1 lb),
until cooked, basting occasionally. If it begins to
look quite dark while cooking, cover with some foil.

To check whether the duck is fully cooked, stick a
skewer into the thigh with a spoon placed underneath
to catch the juices, the juices should run clear.
Also, the legs should feel quite loose on the bird.

When cooked, transfer the duck to a serving plate and
leave to rest, covered with foil and in the oven at
the lowest temperature. This will keep the duck warm
while you make the gravy or sauce.

Spoon the stuffing out of the duck into a serving bowl
or onto a plate.

Carve and serve.

Serves 4-6

Kerrygold and Rachel Allen Community Cookbook

Adapted to use a duck rather than a chicken by Uncle
Dirty Dave. Quite good. I was given a mallard duck but
a canvasback, teal, or even a domestic duck would work

From: http://blog.chilliupnorth.co.uk

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Hi Dave,
On <Sun, 30 Nov 24>, you wrote me:

Owner to turn a profit. What's the market like on domestic (farmed or purpose raised) ducks and geese?

Even more expensive.

Duck is popular enough that we can also find duck eggs in some
markets.

We live above an asian grocery store. Duck eggs are not hard to find
for me. :) So when I was shopping yesterday I looked at the chickens
at "Real Canadian Superstore" and a whole uncooked chicken was $21.75.
It was small enough I think one person could eat it.

Great American Outback. OTOH enough Canadian geese have taken up
homes here on a permanent basis that one can go out with a 9 iron or
a ball bat and bring one home. Or stop and pick up the one(s) you ran
the way home from work.

They aren't used to the area yet. Once they are settled you won't get
anywhere close to one with a 9 iron. They will attack you and kick your
old ass across the city. Nothing is as mean as a Canadian Goose.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Owner to turn a profit. What's the market like on domestic (farmed or purpose raised) ducks and geese?

Even more expensive.

Duck is popular enough that we can also find duck eggs in some
markets.

We live above an asian grocery store. Duck eggs are not hard to find
for me. :) So when I was shopping yesterday I looked at the chickens
at "Real Canadian Superstore" and a whole uncooked chicken was $21.75.
It was small enough I think one person could eat it.

OWTCH! I just clicked over to my browser to look at one of the stores I
buy groceries from. "U$2.49 / lb Schnucks - Fresh Natural Whole Chickens"
So for a 5 lb/2 kg+ chicken we're looking at about U$12.50. Even with
the rate of exchange between the two countries ... that RCS chook is a
very "high dollar" bird.

Heck I can get an 8 piece (2 wings, 2 breast halves, 2 thighs and 2 legs) double breaded, deep fried and ready to eat for U$10.99.

And the President-elect thinks he's doing America a favour by raising
tarrifs on imports. Let the market choose, I say. Bv)=

Great American Outback. OTOH enough Canadian geese have taken up
homes here on a permanent basis that one can go out with a 9 iron or
a ball bat and bring one home. Or stop and pick up the one(s) you ran
the way home from work.

They aren't used to the area yet. Once they are settled you won't get anywhere close to one with a 9 iron. They will attack you and kick
your old ass across the city. Nothing is as mean as a Canadian Goose.

Beg to differ. They've been here for over ten years, making sidewalks
slick with their guano and generally being a PITA> I know about geese
being territorial - I grew up on a farm. Guinea fowl is another protective
of its territory species. But the goose bites hurt worse than the guinea
nips. Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Apache Wild Goose
Categories: Game, Poultry, Fruits, Vegetables, Offal
Yield: 6 Servings

8 lb Wild goose; well cleaned &
- picked, do not skin.
2 1/2 qt Cornbread crumbs
1 lg Onion; chopped fine
2 Jonathan apples; diced
Salt & pepper
Sage
Garlic
Goose giblets

Boil giblets until tender, remove skin, and chop fine.
Combine with cornbread crumbs, onions and apple. Mix well
and add salt and ppeper, sage, garlic and other seasonings
to taste. Moisten and stuff goose.

Place goose in roasting pan and spread with about 2 T.
butter, and then sprinkle with a little flour. Roast in
350┬║F/175┬║C oven until done, which will take about 15
to 20 minutes per pound. Baste often.

Source: "Indian Cookin'", compiled by Herb Walker, 1977

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Hi Dave,
On <Tue, 02 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

the rate of exchange between the two countries ... that RCS chook is
a very "high dollar" bird.

Is it ever.

Heck I can get an 8 piece (2 wings, 2 breast halves, 2 thighs and 2
legs) double breaded, deep fried and ready to eat for U$10.99.

I can get a pre-cooked one at wally world for less, I think they are
around the $15 mark.

And the President-elect thinks he's doing America a favour by raising tarrifs on imports. Let the market choose, I say. Bv)=

Hey, I hope my gubment stands firm. If I were PM Trudick and the weaved
one started the tariff, I would make it easy. "No more electricity, no
more Lumber, and no more water." I would cut the USA off on day one and introduce a 75% tariff if he wanted our resources back.

But this isn't supposed to be a political echo, so I won't put more in,
just answer your point.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

the rate of exchange between the two countries ... that RCS chook
is a very "high dollar" bird.

Is it ever.

Heck I can get an 8 piece (2 wings, 2 breast halves, 2 thighs and 2
legs) double breaded, deep fried and ready to eat for U$10.99.

I can get a pre-cooked one at wally world for less, I think they are around the $15 mark.

I don't do Wal-Mart in any of its many forms. Used to be a good place
when Sam Walton was running things. But they've morphed into money
grubbing bean counters for whom quality, service, and safety take a back
seat to the bottom line.

My local/regional chain County Market has rotissiere chickens (hot or
Cold) for U$10.29. 'bout the same as you pay given the rate of exchange.

And the President-elect thinks he's doing America a favour by raising tarrifs on imports. Let the market choose, I say. Bv)=

Hey, I hope my gubment stands firm. If I were PM Trudick and the
weaved one started the tariff, I would make it easy. "No more electricity, no more Lumber, and no more water." I would cut the USA
off on day one and introduce a 75% tariff if he wanted our resources
back.

But this isn't supposed to be a political echo, so I won't put more in, just answer your point.

I was 'bout to speak to that before we get a rocket from the moderator.

So, I'll just bung in a recipe and batten down my hatches for what will
be a very bumpy ride after 20 January 2025.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: President Harding's Limburger Cheese Spread
Categories: Five, Cheese, Vegetables, Spreads
Yield: 7 Servings

4 oz Ripe Limburger cheese
1/2 c Soft unsalted butter
1 tb Fine chopped scallion greens
1 tb Fine chopped scallion white
- parts

In a blender or with a fork, mix cheese and butter well.
Fold in chopped scallions. Serve at room temperature with
toast points, dark bread, or crackers.

Generously serves 6 to 8 as a cocktail spread or cheese
course.

From: http://www.yankeemagazine.com

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Hi Dave,
On <Sat, 06 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

I, OTOH, enjoy driving - mostly. Another reason I leave Wally World
alone is the over-abundance of great unwashed masses all thinking
the most important thing in the universe.

That was Costco for me yesterday. After the third time the same women
walked in front of me and stopped, I ran right into her. She yelled I
asked her if she was special needs and was that why she kept walking in
front of me and stopping, she yelled again. I laughed at her and told
her "Calm down." while making the universal sign of a @nutjob (twirling
the air by my head). That got her and she stormed off to complain about
me. I continued shopping and heard nothign else.

to sleep like a baby. Fortunately the nearest neighbours were hard of hearing and the idling diesel didn't bother them. And the
neighbourhood dogs were used to it. Bv)=

Laugh. Amazing how times have changed, now a days you couldn't afford to
do that.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I, OTOH, enjoy driving - mostly. Another reason I leave Wally World
alone is the over-abundance of great unwashed masses all thinking
the most important thing in the universe.

That was Costco for me yesterday. After the third time the same women walked in front of me and stopped, I ran right into her. She yelled I asked her if she was special needs and was that why she kept walking in front of me and stopping, she yelled again. I laughed at her and told
her "Calm down." while making the universal sign of a @nutjob (twirling the air by my head). That got her and she stormed off to complain
about me. I continued shopping and heard nothign else.

I seldom shop in-store any longer ... except for smaller venues. My old
legs and ambition aren't up to trudging endlessly trough a "big box"
store. If they have a rider cart ... that's different. I've been known
to tell (usually older women) shoppers who complain about my speed, or
lack thereof. Or my taking my sweet time deciding which item on a rack
to put in my cart to "Tell someone who gives a s#!+, why don't you."

to sleep like a baby. Fortunately the nearest neighbours were hard
of hearing and the idling diesel didn't bother them. And the
neighbourhood dogs were used to it. Bv)=

Laugh. Amazing how times have changed, now a days you couldn't
afford to do that.

Diesel is 'spensive. Time marches on. Age (and decrepitude) staggers
along behind. But I still like to drive. I think AZ is going to be using
me as a delivery driver once again. YIPPEE! No more standing behind a
counter for a whole shift.

Never had this but I'd give it a try if I trusted the person offering
it.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Karta
Categories: Five, Exotic
Yield: 2 Servings

100 g Karta (horse rectum)
Salt
Green pepper
+=OR=+
Dill

Not for the faint-hearted. The thick part of the rectum
is washed, without removing the fat, and then carefully
turned inside out so that the fat is inside. It's washed
once more and then tied up at both ends. Karta can be
dried or smoked.

To dry karta it is covered with fine salt and kept in a
cool place for 1-2 days, then dried out.

Karta needs to be smoked for 24 hours and then dried for
2-3 days. After washing it well karta is boiled for 2
hours on a slow fire.

It is served cut into rings and decorated with green
pepper or dill.

Recipe: Kazakh Cooking; www.kazakhadoptivefamilies.com

From: http://www.members.iinet.net.au

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Hi Dave,
On <Mon, 08 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

lack thereof. Or my taking my sweet time deciding which item on a
rack to put in my cart to "Tell someone who gives a s#!+, why don't
you."

Yes that sounds like something I would say. ;)

Diesel is 'spensive. Time marches on. Age (and decrepitude) staggers
along behind. But I still like to drive. I think AZ is going to be
using me as a delivery driver once again. YIPPEE! No more standing counter for a whole shift.

I didn't know they had stopped using you as a driver. That would be nice
for you to get back out there and do waht you want to do. I miss the passengers, but I don't miss the rest of the stuff that comes with driving
for a living.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

lack thereof. Or my taking my sweet time deciding which item on a
rack to put in my cart to "Tell someone who gives a s#!+, why don't
you."

Yes that sounds like something I would say. ;)

Diesel is 'spensive. Time marches on. Age (and decrepitude) staggers
along behind. But I still like to drive. I think AZ is going to be
using me as a delivery driver once again. YIPPEE! No more standing counter for a whole shift.

I didn't know they had stopped using you as a driver. That would
be nice for you to get back out there and do waht you want to do.
I miss the passengers, but I don't miss the rest of the stuff that
comes with driving for a living.

I miss it, no doubt. And the face-to-face interactions with the shops
to whom I am bringing the parts. And AutoZone is making my current store
into a "hub" store. Best job I've had at AZ was hub-driver. Lots of seat
time, Chances to interact with a different cast of characters every day.

And if the store is busy - a chance to pitch in and help their customers
so it frees up someone to check-in their shipment and sign my paperwork.
Plus I'd get written up once in a while for an "Extra Miler" award. And
that, besides the collar pin and certificate brought an extra $100 in my
pay packet. Bv)=

I'll probably not get a hub driver gig though. I'm currently 82 and
next year I'll have 20 years in nas a Zoner. Gonna have to decide do I
want to retire or not.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Mule Drivers' Style Salt Cod (Ajo Arriero)
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Chilies, Eggs
Yield: 4 Servings

400 g Salt cod filet; soaked in
- water for 48 hours, water
- changed twice a day
2 lg Pontiac potatoes; sliced
- thin, cut in postage stamp
- sized squares
1 l Olive oil
4 Piquillo peppers *
1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
4 lg Eggs
1 lg Handful flat-leaf parsley;
- coarse chopped

To serve: thickly sliced sourdough, toasted

Remove skin from salt cod and shred the meat off the bones,
discarding skin and bones. Combine cod and potatoes in a
large non-stick wok (see note) and pour over olive oil to
cover. Bring the temperature of the oil up to a simmer
quickly over medium heat, then reduce heat to low (about
90┬║C/195┬║F), so oil gently bubbles, and cook for 30 minutes
or until tender. Using the back of two wooden spoons, mash
fish and potato together into tiny pieces. Transfer to a
strainer and stand for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, process peppers and garlic in a food processor,
add eggs and combine.

Return cod mixture to a clean wok, pour over pepper mixture
and add parsley. Cook over low heat, stirring, using two
wooden spoons to mash the mixture, then beat for 5-10
minutes or until thick and creamy and season to taste with
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serve warm, thickly spread over freshly toasted bread.

* Piquillo peppers are small beak-shaped peppers (Piquillo
meaning "little beaks" in Spanish), from the northern
Navarra region, which have been smoked, hand-peeled and
bottled in their own juices. They are available from select
delicatessens. You may need to use a heat diffuser under
your wok so it doesn't get too hot.

From: http://gourmettraveller.com.au

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Hi Dave,
On <Wed, 10 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

Plus I'd get written up once in a while for an "Extra Miler" award.
And that, besides the collar pin and certificate brought an extra
$100 in my pay packet. Bv)=

Very nice! I sure hope you get back to doing what you like soon!

I'll probably not get a hub driver gig though. I'm currently 82 and
next year I'll have 20 years in nas a Zoner. Gonna have to decide do
I want to retire or not.

Did you think you would stay this long when you took the job in your 60's?

Wait until you're old before you retire Dave.

Shawn

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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

I'll probably not get a hub driver gig though. I'm currently 82 and
next year I'll have 20 years in nas a Zoner. Gonna have to decide do I want to retire or not.

I'm hoping I'll be allowed to work again someday, even if part-time. I'll
most likely require a sit-down job unless my foot gets amputated and
replaced with a prosthetic.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Ham and Chicken Chowder
Categories: Crockpot, Soups, Chicken, Potatoes
Yield: 4 Servings

6 c Chicken stock
2 c Cooked ham; diced
2 c Potatoes; cubed
8 sm Onions
1 c Corn
1 c Cut green beans
1 c Lima beans
1 c Canned tomatoes
2 Stalks celery w/leaves; chop
1 tb Parsley; minced
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1 Bay leaf

Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8
hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Serve in heated soup bowls
garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I'll probably not get a hub driver gig though. I'm currently 82 and
next year I'll have 20 years in nas a Zoner. Gonna have to decide do I want to retire or not.

I'm hoping I'll be allowed to work again someday, even if part-time.
I'll most likely require a sit-down job unless my foot gets amputated
and replaced with a prosthetic.

Left foot? Or right foot? Left foot makes it hard to work a clutch. Right
foot makes it hard to use an accelerator pedal.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Ham and Chicken Chowder
Categories: Crockpot, Soups, Chicken, Potatoes
Yield: 4 Servings

6 c Chicken stock
2 c Cooked ham; diced
2 c Potatoes; cubed
8 sm Onions
1 c Corn
1 c Cut green beans
1 c Lima beans
1 c Canned tomatoes
2 Stalks celery w/leaves; chop

Stalks? Or ribs? A stalk of celery is a LOT Bv)=

You might want to edit that recipe.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Celery Potage
Categories: Five, Soups, Vegetables, Poultry, Udd
Yield: 8 Servings

2 qt Chicken Broth
1/2 Stalk (not rib) celery;
- chopped small *
1 lg Onion; chopped
6 cl Garlic; peeled, squished
Salt & Pepper

Put two quarts of chicken broth (1 48 oz can and 1 16
oz can) and add chopped celery, onion and garlic in the
crock pot. Add salt and pepper.

Turn unit on to low and go to work.

When you come home get out the immersion blender (Cajun
motorboat) and puree potage until as smooth as you like.
Soup will be thick and creamy.

Taste for seasoning and add S&P as needed.

You can add a couple diced potatoes to this to stretch
it out a bit, if you like. If you use tatties - add
more salt.

* I first built this dish when I had a half stalk
(bunch) of celery in the ice box that was past using
in salads or anything requiring crunch - but, was too
good to bin.

Dish, recipe and MM by Dave Drum - 12 June 2002

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

Left foot? Or right foot? Left foot makes it hard to work a clutch.
Right foot makes it hard to use an accelerator pedal.

Right foot. I can still drive though. With the foot reconstruction
surgery, my podiatrist will lengthen my Achille's (sp?) tendon to allow me
to drive easier. Right now, I have a brace on my right calf that is
attetched to the hack of my right shoe to offset weight on the foot.

Stalks? Or ribs? A stalk of celery is a LOT Bv)=
You might want to edit that recipe.

I didn't even read the recipe buit yeah, that is a lot of celery.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Double Cheese Hamburger Casserole
Categories: Cheese, Hamburger, Main dish, Meats, Vegetable
Yield: 5 Servings

4 oz Noodles; Uncooked, Abt 2 C
1/3 c Onion; Chopped
8 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 Cn
3 oz Cream Cheese; Softened, 1 Pk
1/4 c Dairy Sour Cream
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1/4 c Celery Chopped
1 t Salt
1/2 c Cottage Cheese; Creamed
1 ea Tomato; Md., Optional

Cook the noodles as directed on the package and then drain. While the
noodles are cooking, cook and stir the meat, the onion and the celery
in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess
fat. Stir in the noodles tomato sauce, salt, cream cheese, cottage
cheese and the sour cream. TO COOK IN A SKILLET: Heat the mixture to
boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes,
stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Cut the tomato into thin
slices and arrange on the meat mixture. Cover and let sit for about 5
minutes or until the tomato slices are warmed. TO COOK IN THE OVEN:
Turn the mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cut the
tomato into thin slices and arrange on the meat mixture. Cover and
bake in a 350 degree F. oven until hot, about 30 minutes. Serve
immediately.

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-- Sean

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Hi Dave,
In a message to Sean Dennis you wrote:

Left foot? Or right foot? Left foot makes it hard to work a clutch.
Right foot makes it hard to use an accelerator pedal.

Not that many people even know what the third pedal is. I asked one of
the kids who was on modified duty to start my SUV the other day when it
was cold. He came back upstairs and said "There's an extra pedal, and
when I turned the key nothing happened."

I just took my keys back and thanked him.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Left foot? Or right foot? Left foot makes it hard to work a clutch.
Right foot makes it hard to use an accelerator pedal.

Not that many people even know what the third pedal is. I asked one of the kids who was on modified duty to start my SUV the other day when it was cold. He came back upstairs and said "There's an extra pedal, and when I turned the key nothing happened."

I just took my keys back and thanked him.

I know, right? If you want to but a standard transmission new car these
days it will likely cost you extra - if the stick shift is available at
all in your chosen brand of evil.

When I got my first driver's license if on e took the driving test in
an automatic shift car they put a restriction on you license that you
were only allowed to drive that style of car. If you took the test in
a stick shify ride - no restrictions.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Push Cart Hot Dog Chilli
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
Yield: 11 Servings

1 lb Ground beef
1 cl Garlic; minced
1 sm Onion; fine minced
6 ts Paprika
1 tb Worcestershire sauce
2 tb Chilli spice mix
Salt & pepper
2 c (to 3 c) water; as needed

Brown ground beef in saucepan.

Add remaining ingredients, except water; mix well. Add 2
to 3 cups of water and simmer until mixture reaches
desired consistency.

Source: Sarasota FL Herald-Tribune newspaper Sep 16, 1993

Recipe from: http://www.recipelink.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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Hi Dave,
On <Sun, 14 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

When I got my first driver's license if on e took the driving test in
an automatic shift car they put a restriction on you license that you
were only allowed to drive that style of car. If you took the test in
a stick shify ride - no restrictions.

I took my test in a manual, but only because that's what I had access too.
At my age I prefer automatic, but if I find a deal that is too good to
pass up (like my current car) I will deal with the shifting of gears. :)

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I just took my keys back and thanked him.

The millenial anti-theft dervice strikes again.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: ORANGE CHICKEN
Categories: Fruit, Main dish, Poultry
Yield: 2 Servings

1 ea Whole Large Chicken Breast *
1/2 c Cooked Rice
1/4 t Finely Shredded Orange Peel
1 x Dash Ground Cinnamon
1/2 c Orange Juice
1 1/2 t Cornstarch
2 T Broken Walnut Meats
2 x Cucumber Roses (Opt.)

* Chicken Breast should be skinned and boned.

Halve chicken breast lengthwise. Place one portion, boned side up,
between two pieces of clear plastic wrap. Working from the center to
the edges, pound lightly with a meat mallet, forming a rectangle
about 1/8-inch thick. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle chicken with
salt to taste.

Repeat with the remaining portion of chicken.

In a small bowl stir together cooked rice, shredded orang peel, and
ground cinnamon. Spoon half of the rice orange peel mixture atop one
chicken breast portion, spreading it to within 1/4-inch of the edges.
Fold in sides, roll up jelly-roll style, starting with one end.
Repeat with the remaining rice-orange peel mixture and chicken
portion.

Place chicken rolls, seam side down, in a shallow baking dish. Cover
with vented clear plastic wrap. Micro-cook the chicken rolls,
covered, on 50% power for 7 to 8 minutes or till chicken is tender,
rotating dish a half-turn after 4 minutes.

Transfer chicken rolls to a serving platter.

For orange sauce, in a 1-cup measure stir together orange juice and
cornstarch. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2
minutes or till mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring every 20
seconds. Stir in broken walnut meats. Spoon the orange sauce atop
the chicken rolls on the serving platter. Garnish with cucumber
roses, if desired.

Downloaded from the WWW site of Dave & Georgette Burnside
www.synapse.net/~gemini/mealmast.htm

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-- Sean

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Hi Sean,
On <Sat, 13 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

I just took my keys back and thanked him.

The millennial anti-theft dervice strikes again.

So true.

Title: ORANGE CHICKEN

I made Orange chicken a year or so ago and everyone here said
it was better then take out.

I was going to post my recipe. Look's like it was one of the
5 recipes I lost before I was storing my accuchef database on
dropbox. I am going to go digging through my notepad to see if
I wrote anything down (I sometimes make notes on paper) but I
think that got thrown out in the great "Throw everything out so
the kid can move back in" session of 2024.

Shawn

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