• Re: Turkey Day

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Mon Dec 2 10:10:00 2024
    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
    350ºF/175ºC 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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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Tue Dec 3 06:38:00 2024
    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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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to Shawn Highfield on Wed Dec 4 06:16:34 2024
    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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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Wed Dec 4 20:39:17 2024
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

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

    You both are welcome to discuss it in Micronet. (Not a sponsored ad!)

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

    Title: Chocolate Butterscotch Fudge
    Categories: Candies, Chocolate, Christmas
    Yield: 1 Servings

    1 c Sugar
    15 oz Sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 c Water
    6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
    6 oz Butterscotch flavored pieces
    1/4 c Butter or regular margarine
    1 ts Vanilla
    1 c Chopped walnuts

    An original recipe from a Georgia homemaker. She combined three
    different fudge recipes and came up with this fast fix fudge that
    doesn't require refrigeration.

    Combine sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, chocolate and
    butterscotch pieces in 3 quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium
    heat,stirring constantly, to soft ball stage (234F) Remove from heat.
    combine butter and vanilla in mixing bowl. Pour hot mixture into
    bowl. Beat with electric mixer at high speed until mixture starts to
    thicken. Stir in walnuts. Spread into greased 9 inch square baking
    pan. Cool and cut in 1-1/2 inch squares. Makes 36 pieces. Origin:
    Farm Journal's Choice Chocolate Recipes Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Thu Dec 5 07:10:00 2024
    Hi Dave,
    On <Thu, 04 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

    I don't do Wal-Mart in any of its many forms. Used to be a good place

    I could also get one at Metro or RCS, heck or even costco, but walmart is closest and while I hate walmart, I hate driving and dealing with people
    even more.

    Shawn

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Sat Dec 7 07:08:00 2024
    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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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to Shawn Highfield on Sun Dec 8 04:47:30 2024
    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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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Mon Dec 9 06:35:00 2024
    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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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Tue Dec 10 11:00:00 2024
    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
    90ºC/195ºF), 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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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Wed Dec 11 06:29:00 2024
    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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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Wed Dec 11 16:32:14 2024
    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.

    MMMMM

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to Sean Dennis on Thu Dec 12 06:33:38 2024
    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.

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    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

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Thu Dec 12 16:22:56 2024
    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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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Fri Dec 13 06:19:00 2024
    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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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Sat Dec 14 10:23:00 2024
    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

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Sat Dec 14 08:55:00 2024
    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

    ... C:\DOS ... C:\DOS\RUN ... C:\WINDOWS\CRASH\DOS ... C:\N@\CRY


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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Fri Dec 13 14:21:54 2024
    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

    MMMMM

    -- Sean

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Sean Dennis on Sun Dec 15 07:00:00 2024
    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

    ... Moderation is a fatal thing - nothing succeeds like excess.


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