• Re: Life

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Thu Aug 29 10:23:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    It's a road show version. We saw the main garden/glass center back in
    2017 when we were in Seattle. Flew in a day early for our cruise so
    spent the afternoon/evening wandering around the Space Needle/Chilhuly Garden area. Got on board the ship the next day, off a week later
    directly to the airport so no, we missed the Pike Place Market.

    Okay. He's an amazing guy - especially as a one-eyed, one-armed
    artist. And he's still with us AFAIK.

    I don't know if he's still with us or not but he has done some amazing workwith glass. A couple of years ago I saw a newspaper story about a family that had to evacuate their home because of wild fires. Packed up one vehicle, including a couple of his glass works. Ended up not being able to take that vehicle; when they were able to return to the ruins
    of their home, the vehicle was sitting in the driveway, burned out and
    the glass works were melted down to puddles.

    AFAIK he's still hanging on. But he's old (1941 model).

    We're due to see 99F tomorrow. Thank Mr. Carrier for air conditioning. Then next week temps are *predicted* to be in the low-mid 70s. PHEW!

    I know, we're in the mid 90s today, upper 90s tomorrow and Thursday.
    Back to the low 80s on Friday.

    We're mid 80s thru the weekend and 70s after Monday according to NWS.

    DD> 8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Fortunately my home-town family owned market (Humphrey's) survives and thrives. In fact they have expanded (a bit) and remodelled. Just got
    done with installing autoatic opening doors at the entrance/exit.

    All the newest and most modern technology. Do they have the bar code scanners or does the cashier have to enter everything by hand?

    They do bar codes. But with a hand held scanner. And the deli labels
    are not bar-coded so the amounts have to ber hand entered.

    Moved out of the dark ages but still not to the 21st century. Actually, bar codes came out about 74/75. I remember flying back from Germany in July, 75, plane stopped in London and a refresh crew came aboard. One
    of the young men handed me a magazine and I said something about the
    bar code on the cover. He asked what I meant so I showed it to him and explained what it was. Made his day. (G)

    Bar codes were invented and patented in 1952. They first saw widespread
    use in the railroad business, keeping track of rolling stock as it was
    rolling. Bu it wasn't log before it began to metathesize.

    Now the "squiggle coded squares" (QR codes) are rearing their ugly heads.

    Title: Caramelized Onion, Bacon, & Blue Cheese Smothered Ribeye
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Cheese, Pork, Citrus
    Yield: 2 servings

    I'll take mine without the blue cheese, thank you.

    And as I noted - I'll take mine with a substitute for the Rib Eye. But
    I do likes me stinky cheeses.

    I like it in (very) small amounts, usually with a cracker. Tried it
    once in a salad dressing because it's one of Steve's favorites, once
    was enough.

    Your mouth. You fill it as you wish.

    Title: Rhubarb Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 16 servings

    1 1/4 c Whole wheat pastry flour
    1 1/4 c A-P flour
    1/2 c Sugar
    1 tb Baking powder
    1 ts Ground cardamom

    Looks good but I'll use all whole wheat pastry flour.

    Once again, you're the cook/baker. It's your deal.

    Here's another you might like. I may give this one a shot this weekend
    if I'm feeling ambitious. My neighbour has a each tree I can reach from
    my back fence. Bv)-

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

    Title: Sour Cream & Fruit Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    2 c (255 g) A-P flour; more for
    - dusting the work surface
    1/2 c (100 g) granulated sugar
    1 tb Baking powder
    3/4 ts Kosher salt
    1/2 c (115 g) cold unsalted
    - butter
    1 c Frozen cherries (halved),
    - peaches (in bite-size
    - pieces) or berries
    1/2 c (120 mL) sour cream or plain
    - full-fat Greek yogurt
    1/4 c (60 mL) milk
    1 lg Egg; beaten

    Heat oven to 400┬║F/205┬║C with a rack in the upper third.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large
    bowl. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate
    butter directly into the dry ingredients, stopping a few
    times along the way to toss the butter pieces into the
    flour. Use your fingers to work the butter into slightly
    smaller pieces. Add cherries and toss to combine.

    In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and milk. Add
    to the flour mixture, and use a fork to stir until all
    the dry flour bits are incorporated, but the dough is
    still shaggy. Smoosh and knead the dough a few times
    until it barely holds together, then dump the dough out
    onto a lightly floured work surface.

    Pat dough to a 1" thick rectangle. Cut into 8 squares,
    transfer to the prepared sheet, and brush the tops with
    beaten egg.

    Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool
    slightly. Scones will keep, covered at room temperature,
    for 3 days. Reheat, if you like, in a toaster oven or at
    350 degrees until warmed through.

    By: Dawn Perry

    Yield: 8 scones

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

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Thu Aug 29 14:20:42 2024
    Hi Dave,

    AFAIK he's still hanging on. But he's old (1941 model).

    Closer to you in age than me. (G)


    We're due to see 99F tomorrow. Thank Mr. Carrier for air conditioning. Then next week temps are *predicted* to be in the low-mid 70s. PHEW!

    I know, we're in the mid 90s today, upper 90s tomorrow and
    Thursday. RH> Back to the low 80s on Friday.

    We're mid 80s thru the weekend and 70s after Monday according to NWS.

    Looks like we have to wait until the middle of next week before we hit
    the 70s, then it's only for a few days and then back into the 80s. But,
    fall is coming and we'll soon be switching from air conditioning to
    heating.


    DD> 8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Fortunately my home-town family owned market (Humphrey's) survives and thrives. In fact they have expanded (a bit) and remodelled. Just got
    done with installing autoatic opening doors at the entrance/exit.

    All the newest and most modern technology. Do they have the bar code scanners or does the cashier have to enter everything by hand?

    They do bar codes. But with a hand held scanner. And the deli labels
    are not bar-coded so the amounts have to ber hand entered.

    Moved out of the dark ages but still not to the 21st century. Actually, bar codes came out about 74/75. I remember flying back from Germany in July, 75, plane stopped in London and a refresh crew came aboard. One
    of the young men handed me a magazine and I said something about the
    bar code on the cover. He asked what I meant so I showed it to him and explained what it was. Made his day. (G)

    Bar codes were invented and patented in 1952. They first saw
    widespread use in the railroad business, keeping track of rolling
    stock as it was
    rolling. Bu it wasn't log before it began to metathesize.

    OK. I thought they were a lateer invention. Guess they took a while to
    catch on for general use. I remember one time in the early 70s my mom
    did some grocery shopping in her home town (Plainfield, NJ) and the
    store was equipped with the bar code scanner at the register. She was
    quite impressed. Don't know when (but well after I was married) that
    they came to the grocery stores in the little town I grew up in. AFAIK,
    the one store never had them before they folded. I think the A&P put
    them in after one of their rebuilds after flooding.

    Now the "squiggle coded squares" (QR codes) are rearing their ugly
    heads.

    Yes, and if you don't have a smart phone, you're pretty much unable to
    read them.

    Title: Caramelized Onion, Bacon, & Blue Cheese Smothered Ribeye
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Cheese, Pork, Citrus
    Yield: 2 servings

    I'll take mine without the blue cheese, thank you.

    And as I noted - I'll take mine with a substitute for the Rib Eye. But
    I do likes me stinky cheeses.

    I like it in (very) small amounts, usually with a cracker. Tried it
    once in a salad dressing because it's one of Steve's favorites, once
    was enough.

    Your mouth. You fill it as you wish.

    And can put in as much or as little as I wish.

    Title: Rhubarb Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 16 servings

    1 1/4 c Whole wheat pastry flour
    1 1/4 c A-P flour
    1/2 c Sugar
    1 tb Baking powder
    1 ts Ground cardamom

    Looks good but I'll use all whole wheat pastry flour.

    Once again, you're the cook/baker. It's your deal.

    True. Tried the fig bread today after letting it sit in the fridge a few days--very good. That recipe is a keeper, and a good use of fresh figs.


    Here's another you might like. I may give this one a shot this weekend
    if I'm feeling ambitious. My neighbour has a each tree I can reach
    from my back fence. Bv)-


    Title: Sour Cream & Fruit Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    does look good, and peaches are in season now. I got a few at the
    farmer's market the other day that we've enjoyed eating "as is".

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ruth Haffly on Sat Aug 31 05:28:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    AFAIK he's still hanging on. But he's old (1941 model).

    Closer to you in age than me. (G)

    Hopefully he's as active and vital as my friend, Les, who made it to
    87 on 19 August and was surprised when I picked up his breakfast check
    as a birthday present. Bv)=

    We're due to see 99F tomorrow. Thank Mr. Carrier for air conditioning. Then next week temps are *predicted* to be in the low-mid 70s. PHEW!

    I know, we're in the mid 90s today, upper 90s tomorrow and
    Thursday. RH> Back to the low 80s on Friday.

    We're mid 80s thru the weekend and 70s after Monday according to NWS.

    Looks like we have to wait until the middle of next week before we hit
    the 70s, then it's only for a few days and then back into the 80s. But, fall is coming and we'll soon be switching from air conditioning to heating.

    We had a line of thunderstorms come though last night - complete w/flash
    flood alerts. Temps dropped from 90F to my current 68F with a predicted
    high of 84. Not too bad.

    DD> 8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Bar codes were invented and patented in 1952. They first saw
    widespread use in the railroad business, keeping track of rolling
    stock as it was rolling. Bu it wasn't log before it began to
    metathesize.

    OK. I thought they were a lateer invention. Guess they took a while to catch on for general use. I remember one time in the early 70s my mom
    did some grocery shopping in her home town (Plainfield, NJ) and the
    store was equipped with the bar code scanner at the register. She was quite impressed. Don't know when (but well after I was married) that
    they came to the grocery stores in the little town I grew up in. AFAIK, the one store never had them before they folded. I think the A&P put
    them in after one of their rebuilds after flooding.

    Now the "squiggle coded squares" (QR codes) are rearing their ugly
    heads.

    Yes, and if you don't have a smart phone, you're pretty much unable to read them.

    I just got "upgraded" because my really nice phone which I was used to and comfortable with was no longer compatible with the current networks. FEH!

    I may go back to a flip phone since I have no desire to play gamez, or do "social" media on the fly. Jitterbug sells one that is compatible with the modern telecom practices.

    Title: Caramelized Onion, Bacon, & Blue Cheese Smothered Ribeye
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Cheese, Pork, Citrus
    Yield: 2 servings

    I'll take mine without the blue cheese, thank you.

    And as I noted - I'll take mine with a substitute for the Rib Eye. But
    I do likes me stinky cheeses.

    I like it in (very) small amounts, usually with a cracker. Tried it
    once in a salad dressing because it's one of Steve's favorites, once
    was enough.

    Your mouth. You fill it as you wish.

    And can put in as much or as little as I wish.

    Title: Rhubarb Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 16 servings

    1 1/4 c Whole wheat pastry flour
    1 1/4 c A-P flour
    1/2 c Sugar
    1 tb Baking powder
    1 ts Ground cardamom

    Looks good but I'll use all whole wheat pastry flour.

    Once again, you're the cook/baker. It's your deal.

    True. Tried the fig bread today after letting it sit in the fridge a
    few days--very good. That recipe is a keeper, and a good use of fresh figs.

    Here's another you might like. I may give this one a shot this weekend
    if I'm feeling ambitious. My neighbour has a each tree I can reach
    from my back fence. Bv)-

    Title: Sour Cream & Fruit Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    does look good, and peaches are in season now. I got a few at the
    farmer's market the other day that we've enjoyed eating "as is".

    We have a county in Illinois located (and bordered on two sides) between
    the Illinois and Missippi rivers. It's locally well known for it peach orchards. I am seeing roadside/parking lot pick-yp trucks adverting
    "Calhoun Peaches".

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

    Title: Home Canned Spiced Peaches (My Grandmother's Recipe)
    Categories: Fruits, Spices, Preserving
    Yield: 7 Quarts

    MMMMM--------------------------PEACHES-------------------------------
    10 lb Peaches (abt 15 large)
    14 Cinnamon sticks
    3 1/2 ts Whole cloves
    3 1/2 ts Whole allspice

    MMMMM---------------------------SYRUP--------------------------------
    12 c Granulated sugar
    +=OR=+
    6 c Granulated sugar for light
    - syrup
    12 c Water

    Prepare your water bath canner and clean jars. Start the
    canner coming to a boil. If it is ready before the fruit
    you can turn it off. It will come back to a boil very
    quickly when you are ready.

    Put spices into the jars. 1/2 teaspoon of whole
    allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of cloves, 2 whole cinnamon
    sticks per jar.

    Prepare desired sugar syrup by heating water and sugar
    in a sauce pan until sugar is dissolved. Set it aside.

    Blanch peaches by dipping in boiling water for 30-60
    seconds. Use a large slotted spoon and do 5 peaches at a
    time. Immediately remove peaches to a sink or bowl with
    ice water to stop the cooking.

    Slice each peach in half along the natural line of the
    peach. The skin will slip off easily after it is cut.
    Remove skin, pit, and any little fragments of pit left
    in the peach.

    Fill one jar at a time. Each peach half is supposed to
    be packed pit side down. As you fill a jar, cover the
    peaches with hot syrup leaving 1/2" head space.

    Load 7 quarts into a boiling water bath canner. Make
    sure the jars are covered by at least 2" of water.

    Bring the water back to a boil. Process for 30 minutes.

    Remove jars of peaches and place on a towel to cool.
    Allow them to come to room temperature. The lids will
    seal at this time. Any lids that do not seal need to be
    processed again or refrigerated and eaten within a week.
    Sealed jars can be labeled and stored on a shelf out of
    direct light for up to two years.

    By: Mrs. George W. Moore

    FROM: St. Martha's Guild, St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
    Carlinville, Illinois 62626

    From: http://www.carlinvillechristmasmarket.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Sat Aug 31 15:34:48 2024
    Hi Dave,

    AFAIK he's still hanging on. But he's old (1941 model).

    Closer to you in age than me. (G)

    Hopefully he's as active and vital as my friend, Les, who made it to
    87 on 19 August and was surprised when I picked up his breakfast check
    as a birthday present. Bv)=

    Good to see/hear about older folks doing well. When we were in HI, one
    of the members of our church was in his mid to late 80s. He passed away
    at age 99 but not before sky diving the year before. He was also
    president of the local (Ford) Mustang club and I got to ride in his
    1964 car several times. He also gave me a nice mustang (horse) belt
    buckle, accesorises nicely with hat & boots.


    We had a line of thunderstorms come though last night - complete
    w/flash flood alerts. Temps dropped from 90F to my current 68F with a predicted high of 84. Not too bad.

    We got them in the mid to late afternoon yesterday, flash flood and wind advisories included. Temps dropped from the upper 90s to low 70s, today
    is back in the mid 80s but less humid. Steve was out grocery shopping
    during the storms; I think he stayed at Wegman's until the worst of the
    first wave let up. We got a bit over 1.5" of rain in a couple of hours.

    Now the "squiggle coded squares" (QR codes) are rearing their ugly
    heads.

    Yes, and if you don't have a smart phone, you're pretty much unable to read them.

    I just got "upgraded" because my really nice phone which I was used to
    and comfortable with was no longer compatible with the current
    networks. FEH!

    I may go back to a flip phone since I have no desire to play gamez, or
    do "social" media on the fly. Jitterbug sells one that is compatible
    with the modern telecom practices.

    I've not upgraded in several years but will, probably next year. I have
    a hard time finding a phone that feels comfortable in my hands; most of
    them are too big so I like to keep a phone that fits, as long as I can.

    Title: Rhubarb Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 16 servings

    1 1/4 c Whole wheat pastry flour
    1 1/4 c A-P flour
    1/2 c Sugar
    1 tb Baking powder
    1 ts Ground cardamom

    Looks good but I'll use all whole wheat pastry flour.

    Once again, you're the cook/baker. It's your deal.

    True. Tried the fig bread today after letting it sit in the fridge a
    few days--very good. That recipe is a keeper, and a good use of fresh figs.

    Here's another you might like. I may give this one a shot this weekend
    if I'm feeling ambitious. My neighbour has a each tree I can reach
    from my back fence. Bv)-

    Title: Sour Cream & Fruit Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    does look good, and peaches are in season now. I got a few at the
    farmer's market the other day that we've enjoyed eating "as is".

    We have a county in Illinois located (and bordered on two sides)
    between the Illinois and Missippi rivers. It's locally well known for
    it peach
    orchards. I am seeing roadside/parking lot pick-yp trucks adverting "Calhoun Peaches".

    We've seen SC peaches sold in roadside trucks for several weeks but our
    NC ones are coming ripe now. Those that I got last week at the farmer's
    market were local, grown not too far from Wake Forest.


    Title: Home Canned Spiced Peaches (My Grandmother's Recipe)
    Categories: Fruits, Spices, Preserving
    Yield: 7 Quarts

    Rachel gave us a jar one year, said her family didn't care for them. We
    liked them so the next year I put some up as part of using a bushel of
    peaches we'd bought in Pennsylvania. Also canned some "as is" and made
    peach butter.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Mon Sep 2 10:49:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    AFAIK he's still hanging on. But he's old (1941 model).

    Closer to you in age than me. (G)

    Hopefully he's as active and vital as my friend, Les, who made it to
    87 on 19 August and was surprised when I picked up his breakfast check
    as a birthday present. Bv)=

    Good to see/hear about older folks doing well. When we were in HI, one
    of the members of our church was in his mid to late 80s. He passed away
    at age 99 but not before sky diving the year before. He was also
    president of the local (Ford) Mustang club and I got to ride in his
    1964 car several times. He also gave me a nice mustang (horse) belt buckle, accesorises nicely with hat & boots.

    Les is the guy I'm nominating for the "First Citizen" award. He's an
    amazing dude.

    We had a line of thunderstorms come though last night - complete
    w/flash flood alerts. Temps dropped from 90F to my current 68F with a predicted high of 84. Not too bad.

    We got them in the mid to late afternoon yesterday, flash flood and
    wind advisories included. Temps dropped from the upper 90s to low 70s, today is back in the mid 80s but less humid. Steve was out grocery shopping during the storms; I think he stayed at Wegman's until the
    worst of the first wave let up. We got a bit over 1.5" of rain in a
    couple of hours.

    My brother says we got 2 inches in about an hour. Then it was done. We're
    not supposed to see 80s until mid-week.

    Now the "squiggle coded squares" (QR codes) are rearing their ugly
    heads.

    Yes, and if you don't have a smart phone, you're pretty much unable to read them.

    I just got "upgraded" because my really nice phone which I was used to
    and comfortable with was no longer compatible with the current
    networks. FEH!

    I may go back to a flip phone since I have no desire to play gamez, or
    do "social" media on the fly. Jitterbug sells one that is compatible
    with the modern telecom practices.

    I've not upgraded in several years but will, probably next year. I have
    a hard time finding a phone that feels comfortable in my hands; most of them are too big so I like to keep a phone that fits, as long as I can.

    I dunno who your carrier is - but all of the ones I have experience with will work with you .... not least bercause they want to keep your business.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Here's another you might like. I may give this one a shot this weekend
    if I'm feeling ambitious. My neighbour has a each tree I can reach
    from my back fence. Bv)-

    Title: Sour Cream & Fruit Scones
    Categories: Breads, Fruits, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    does look good, and peaches are in season now. I got a few at the
    farmer's market the other day that we've enjoyed eating "as is".

    We have a county in Illinois located (and bordered on two sides)
    between the Illinois and Missippi rivers. It's locally well known for
    it peach orchards. I am seeing roadside/parking lot pick-yp trucks adverting "Calhoun Peaches".

    We've seen SC peaches sold in roadside trucks for several weeks but our
    NC ones are coming ripe now. Those that I got last week at the farmer's market were local, grown not too far from Wake Forest.

    Title: Home Canned Spiced Peaches (My Grandmother's Recipe)
    Categories: Fruits, Spices, Preserving
    Yield: 7 Quarts

    Rachel gave us a jar one year, said her family didn't care for them. We liked them so the next year I put some up as part of using a bushel of peaches we'd bought in Pennsylvania. Also canned some "as is" and made peach butter.

    Peach butter is a nice change from apple butter. Bv)=

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

    Title: Kamala Harris's Chicken
    Categories: Poultry, Herbs, Vegetabls
    Yield: 4 servings

    5 lb Free-range chicken
    3 Sprigs (ea) whole rosemary,
    - sage & thyme
    6 cl Garlic; minced
    3 cl Garlic; peeled
    2 tb Minced rosemary & thyme
    1 Lemon;, zested, them cut in
    - quarters
    Salt & fresh ground pepper
    White wine; (inexpensive) @
    - room temp (to avoid
    - cracking baking dish)

    On the first day: Mix the minced garlic, rosemary,
    thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper together in a small
    bowl.

    Then rub this mixture under the skin of breast, thighs
    and legs. Be sure to spread evenly under the skin.

    Liberally season the outside of the skin with salt and
    pepper and the inside of the cavity.

    Stuff whole rosemary, sage and thyme sprigs with two
    quarters of the lemon and three peeled garlic cloves
    into cavity.

    Truss up the chicken with butcher's twine, place in
    fridge uncovered or loosely covered overnight.

    COOKING DIRECTIONS: Take chicken out of fridge and rest
    on the counter for one hour prior to cooking.0

    Set the oven @ 350┬║F/175┬║C / 325┬║F/165┬║C if using a
    convection oven.

    Place chicken in roasting pan and place in the over
    uncovered.

    After cooking for 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven
    and add white wine to pan as needed, up to one cup.

    Baste chicken every 15 minutes.

    Remove chicken when internal temperature reaches
    170┬║F/77┬║C.

    Chicken should rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

    Carve as close to serving time as possible.

    Optional: Use skimmed pan drippings from chicken to make
    gravy by sifting 1 Tbsp. of flour into liquid, add
    chicken stock as needed. Finish off with ground pepper

    Recipe by: Kamala Harris

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.msn.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Tue Sep 3 14:04:09 2024
    Hi Dave,

    Les is the guy I'm nominating for the "First Citizen" award. He's an amazing dude.

    He does sound quite amazing. Let us know if he wins the award.

    shopping during the storms; I think he stayed at Wegman's until the
    worst of the first wave let up. We got a bit over 1.5" of rain in a
    couple of hours.

    My brother says we got 2 inches in about an hour. Then it was done.
    We're not supposed to see 80s until mid-week.

    Had some drizzle yesterday morning and then it cleared up. Today is
    nice, low humidity and a temperature of 76. Steve grilled a steak last
    night and burgers for lunch today. I'll pull chicken or something else
    out of the freezer for him to put on the grill tomorrow--take advantage
    of this nice pre fall weather.


    I may go back to a flip phone since I have no desire to play gamez, or
    do "social" media on the fly. Jitterbug sells one that is compatible
    with the modern telecom practices.

    I've not upgraded in several years but will, probably next year. I have
    a hard time finding a phone that feels comfortable in my hands; most of them are too big so I like to keep a phone that fits, as long as I can.

    I dunno who your carrier is - but all of the ones I have experience
    with will work with you .... not least bercause they want to keep your business.

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8


    Title: Home Canned Spiced Peaches (My Grandmother's Recipe)
    Categories: Fruits, Spices, Preserving
    Yield: 7 Quarts

    Rachel gave us a jar one year, said her family didn't care for them. We liked them so the next year I put some up as part of using a bushel of peaches we'd bought in Pennsylvania. Also canned some "as is" and made peach butter.

    Peach butter is a nice change from apple butter. Bv)=

    Yes, and like all butters, it's easy to do, just takes a long cooking
    time to get it thickened without burning. Years (decades) ago when we
    had an over abundance of sweet potatoes, I made sweet potato butter. I'd
    never seen a recipe, just had the idea that it would work--and it did.






    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Wed Sep 4 13:29:14 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I've been on a T-Mobile prepaid plan--$15 a month for unlimited text and
    calls with 4GB data--for several years now but the phone I have is junk (a Motorola Mobility phone, aka Chinaphone). I'd love to get another phone but
    I have to pay full price and those phones are NOT cheap. I ca buy a new ham radio for the price of a new phone and you know which one I'd rather have.

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

    Title: Roman Holiday Soup
    Categories: Soups, Low-fat, Lunch
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1 c Chopped onion
    1 1/2 c Sliced carrots
    1 tb Olive oil
    1 1/2 c Sliced green beans
    1/2 c Uncooked macaroni
    6 c Defatted chicken broth
    1/2 ts Salt
    14 c Tomato paste
    2 cl Garlic, crushed
    2 tb Chopped fresh basil or
    - 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
    6 tb Grated parmesan cheese
    1 tb Vegetable oil
    1 tb Cornstarch
    2 tb Cold water
    2 c Drained, canned or cooked
    - white beans

    1. In large saucepan saute' onion and carrots in olive oil until
    onion is translucent. 2. Add green beans, macaroni, broth and salt.
    Bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes or until veggies are tender
    and macaroni is cooked. 3. In medium bowl, combine tomato paste,
    garlic, basil and cheese. Slowly whisk in oil. 4. Stir mixture into
    stew pot. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into soup over medium
    heat until soup has thickened slightly. 5. Stir in white beans and
    heat through.

    MMMMM

    -- Sean

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Thu Sep 5 11:16:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I may go back to a flip phone since I have no desire to play gamez, or
    do "social" media on the fly. Jitterbug sells one that is compatible
    with the modern telecom practices.

    I've not upgraded in several years but will, probably next year. I have
    a hard time finding a phone that feels comfortable in my hands; most of them are too big so I like to keep a phone that fits, as long as I can.

    I dunno who your carrier is - but all of the ones I have experience
    with will work with you .... not least bercause they want to keep your business.

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I'm back with AT&T. I had their DSL service at the tin can. But when I
    came here to a "real" house they were'nt available so I was forced to
    choose between $cumca$t cable and a sattelite arrangement. Haveing been
    in the sattelite business I know all about "rain-outs" so I sucked it
    up and went with a cable guys. But, just as soon as AT&T fiver became
    availble I told Conca$t to stick their "service" where the sun never
    shines. I'm happy with AT&T.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Title: Home Canned Spiced Peaches (My Grandmother's Recipe)
    Categories: Fruits, Spices, Preserving
    Yield: 7 Quarts

    Rachel gave us a jar one year, said her family didn't care for them. We liked them so the next year I put some up as part of using a bushel of peaches we'd bought in Pennsylvania. Also canned some "as is" and made peach butter.

    Peach butter is a nice change from apple butter. Bv)=

    Yes, and like all butters, it's easy to do, just takes a long cooking
    time to get it thickened without burning. Years (decades) ago when we
    had an over abundance of sweet potatoes, I made sweet potato butter.
    I'd never seen a recipe, just had the idea that it would work--and it
    did.

    WOW! There are new things I've never heard of. Sweet Potato Butter. Imagine that. Here's another new-to-me sweet tater recipe. I may try this as a
    waffle recipe when I make it. Vc)=

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

    Title: Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes
    Categories: Breads, Potatoes, Spices
    Yield: 4 servings

    1 c Whole wheat flour or whole
    - wheat pastry flour
    2 ts Baking powder
    1/4 ts Salt
    1 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/4 ts Cardamom
    1/4 ts Ground ginger
    pn Cloves
    1 c Unsweetened almond milk;
    - more if necessary *
    1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
    1 tb Melted butter)
    1 tb Pure maple syrup *
    2 ts Vanilla extract
    3/4 c Mashed sweet potato

    * UDD would real full-fat whole milk & dark Karo syrup.

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder,
    salt and spices. In a medium bowl, combine almond milk,
    egg, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato
    until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and
    mix until just combined. Batter will be thick, however
    if it is way too thick add in a tablespoon or two of
    milk.

    Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with
    olive oil and heat over medium. After a minute or two,
    drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Cook until bubbles
    appear on top, about 2 minutes. Flip cakes and cook
    until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet
    clean and repeat with more oil and remaining batter. You
    may need to reduce heat to medium low on the pan to
    prevent burning.

    Makes 8 pancakes, 2 pancakes each.

    Monique Volz

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM


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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Sean Dennis on Thu Sep 5 11:44:00 2024
    Sean Dennis wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I've been on a T-Mobile prepaid plan--$15 a month for unlimited text
    and calls with 4GB data--for several years now but the phone I have is junk (a Motorola Mobility phone, aka Chinaphone). I'd love to get
    another phone but I have to pay full price and those phones are NOT
    cheap. I ca buy a new ham radio for the price of a new phone and you
    know which one I'd rather have.

    Take a look at the Jitterbug - it should work on T-mobile as I am told
    tha t all Jitterbugs are unlocked. If you leave T-Mobile and go with
    another carrier there are plans with direct connect to medical help.

    https://www.theseniorlist.com/cell-phones/jitterbug/

    This should have enough caffeine to live up to its name:

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

    Title: Jitterbug Drink
    Categories: Five, Beverages, Chocolate, Dairy
    Yield: 1 sipper

    3/4 c Chocolate milk
    1 oz Env No Sugar Added Rich Milk
    - Chocolate Flavor Nestle'
    - Hot Cocoa Mix
    1 1/2 ts Nescafe Tasters Choice House
    - Blend 100% Pure Instant
    - Coffee Granules

    Place milk, cocoa mix, coffee granules and ice in
    blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Drink

    RECIPE FROM: https://eatwithureyes.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Thu Sep 5 17:12:05 2024
    Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

    Take a look at the Jitterbug - it should work on T-mobile as I am told
    tha t all Jitterbugs are unlocked. If you leave T-Mobile and go with another carrier there are plans with direct connect to medical help.

    I would except I have to have a smartphone to work with my hearing aids and
    my continious (sp) glucose meter (and soon, an insulin pump).

    I'd be happy with just a flip phone if my mom didn't text me so much. XD

    Title: Jitterbug Drink

    That'd be loaded with a lot of caffeine. Ouch.

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

    Title: Orange Baked Chicken Breasts
    Categories: Diabetic, Low-fat/cal, Poultry, Posted-mm
    Yield: 5 Servings

    5 Half chicken breasts,
    -skinned
    1/4 c Onion, chopped
    1/4 ts Dried rosemary, crushed
    1/2 ts Paprika
    1/8 ts Pepper
    2 tb Flour
    2 c Orange juice

    From Cooking a la Heart by Linda Hachfeld and Betsy Eykyn. Makes 5
    portions

    Place chicken in shallow pan, meat side up. Sprinkle onion, rosemary,
    paprika and pepper over chicken. Blend flour with orange juice and
    pour over chicken. Bake uncovered until done, basting often with
    juice. OVEN: 350 degrees TIME: 60 minutes Nutrient Analysis: 1
    portion, Calories: 187, Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Sodium: 78mg,
    Calcium: 29mg, Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit

    MMMMM

    -- Sean

    ... Any club that would accept me as a member, I wouldn't want to join.
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  • From Carol Shenkenberger@1:275/100 to Sean Dennis on Thu Sep 5 21:44:34 2024
    Re: Re: Life [1]
    By: Sean Dennis to Ruth Haffly on Wed Sep 04 2024 01:29 pm


    On the phone, check Amazon and the tracphones. I got one to have a toss-away number and email.

    39$ amd a motarola.

    xxcarol
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Sean Dennis on Fri Sep 6 05:28:00 2024
    Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Take a look at the Jitterbug - it should work on T-mobile as I am told
    tha t all Jitterbugs are unlocked. If you leave T-Mobile and go with another carrier there are plans with direct connect to medical help.

    I would except I have to have a smartphone to work with my hearing aids and my continious (sp) glucose meter (and soon, an insulin pump).

    Jitterbug makes smart-a$$ phones too. I once had an "intermediate" phone
    that had a QWERTY keyboard but was basically a flip phone.

    I'd be happy with just a flip phone if my mom didn't text me so much.
    XD

    Title: Jitterbug Drink

    That'd be loaded with a lot of caffeine. Ouch.

    Which is why it's callled "Jitterbug". Bv)=

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

    Title: Orange Baked Chicken Breasts
    Categories: Diabetic, Low-fat/cal, Poultry, Posted-mm
    Yield: 5 Servings

    Here's one I make sometimes for psrties/dinners. And sometimes I'll
    make up a just-for-me batch and freeze the marinade for another go
    later.

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

    Title: Orange Chicken w/Bacon
    Categories: Poultry, Pork, Citrus, Marinades
    Yield: 8 Servings

    8 Skin on chicken breast
    - halves
    +=OR=+
    8 Boned, skin on thighs
    16 sl Bacon

    MMMMM--------------------------MARINADE-------------------------------
    1 lg Fine chopped onion
    1/4 c Fresh orange juice
    1/3 c Calvert's Cedar Street
    - Mustard *
    3 cl Garlic; pressed
    3 tb Soy sauce
    3 tb White vinegar
    Grated rind of 1 orange

    Marinate chicken overnight.

    Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken piece and
    secure with a toothpick. Grill over medium hot coals
    for approximately 35 minutes or until moist but firm.

    Chicken can also be baked in the oven at 375ºF/190ºC
    for 40 minutes.

    * I have substituted both Silver Springs and Woeber's
    Dill Mustard for the Left Coast only Calvert's Cedar
    Street.

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

    MMMMM

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to Sean Dennis on Fri Sep 6 09:07:00 2024
    Hi Sean,
    In a message to Dave Drum you wrote:

    I would except I have to have a smartphone to work with my hearing
    aids and my continious (sp) glucose meter (and soon, an insulin
    pump).

    I think I mentioned I use a CAT S22 flip phone here when I'm in the woods. Android 11 I think so it has most of the smart phone features, just need your glasses to see it. :)

    I'd be happy with just a flip phone if my mom didn't text me so much.

    LOL, I understand that one. I installed a t9 keyboard and that helped, as
    well when I have internet access I just use the talk to text thing.

    Main reason I use it is because of the bug in iOS that makes it's hotspot feature suck balls.

    Shawn


    * SeM. 2.26 * Windows loaded. System in danger.
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Linux
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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Sean Dennis on Thu Sep 5 12:06:41 2024
    Hi Sean,


    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I've been on a T-Mobile prepaid plan--$15 a month for unlimited text
    and calls with 4GB data--for several years now but the phone I have is junk (a Motorola Mobility phone, aka Chinaphone). I'd love to get

    We tried all the major carriers at one time or another and had problems
    with them. T-Mobile was great in HI and GA but when we moved up here, it
    wasn't as good. Steve then switched to AT&T but we found that calls
    didn't always go thru. He'd walk to/from seminary and usually call me on
    his way home to see if he needed to stop anywhere. Various times he'd
    get home and I'd ask "why didn't you call, I needed you to stop at X?".
    He said that he did call--it rang on his phone but not mine. Long story
    short, we've been happy with Google Fi.


    another phone but I have to pay full price and those phones are NOT
    cheap. I ca buy a new ham radio for the price of a new phone and you
    know which one I'd rather have.

    I know, same as I'd like to have a treadle sewing machine and a long arm quilting machine. But, as long as we're here, I'll not get either, just
    stick with the 6 sewing machines, serger and embroidery machine that I
    have.


    Title: Roman Holiday Soup
    Categories: Soups, Low-fat, Lunch
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1 c Chopped onion
    1 1/2 c Sliced carrots
    1 tb Olive oil
    1 1/2 c Sliced green beans
    1/2 c Uncooked macaroni
    6 c Defatted chicken broth
    1/2 ts Salt
    14 c Tomato paste
    2 cl Garlic, crushed
    2 tb Chopped fresh basil or
    - 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
    6 tb Grated parmesan cheese
    1 tb Vegetable oil
    1 tb Cornstarch
    2 tb Cold water
    2 c Drained, canned or cooked
    - white beans

    AKA Italian vegetable soup? I might throw in some beef soup bones or
    shredded chicken to give it some more protein. It has some, but not all
    of the ingredients I use to make pasta fagoile--much better than the
    Olive Garden version if you've ever had that.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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    --- PPoint 3.01
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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Thu Sep 5 12:20:04 2024
    Hi Dave,

    I dunno who your carrier is - but all of the ones I have experience
    with will work with you .... not least bercause they want to keep your business.

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I'm back with AT&T. I had their DSL service at the tin can. But when I came here to a "real" house they were'nt available so I was forced to choose between $cumca$t cable and a sattelite arrangement. Haveing
    been in the sattelite business I know all about "rain-outs" so I
    sucked it
    up and went with a cable guys. But, just as soon as AT&T fiver became availble I told Conca$t to stick their "service" where the sun never shines. I'm happy with AT&T.

    We had AT&T for a while but gave it up after some problems. I've one
    good thing to say about them--after Hurricane (tropical storm) Irene
    went thru the Catskill Mountains in 2011, ATT&T set up a temporary
    tower, then converted it to a permanent one in the area where my parents
    lived. Before that, we had hit or miss cell service up there, now it's reliable.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Peach butter is a nice change from apple butter. Bv)=

    Yes, and like all butters, it's easy to do, just takes a long cooking
    time to get it thickened without burning. Years (decades) ago when we
    had an over abundance of sweet potatoes, I made sweet potato butter.
    I'd never seen a recipe, just had the idea that it would work--and it
    did.

    WOW! There are new things I've never heard of. Sweet Potato Butter. Imagine that. Here's another new-to-me sweet tater recipe. I may try
    this as a
    waffle recipe when I make it. Vc)=

    It was a "Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder..........." idea to use up some of the
    sweet potatoes we had. Steve had bought a bushel full and I don't like
    them. (I'd bake 2--one for him, one to split between the girls, and an
    Irish potato for me.) I canned a lot, saved a good number for baking and
    still had a lot left so, after thinking about it........sweet potato
    butter.


    Title: Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes
    Categories: Breads, Potatoes, Spices
    Yield: 4 servings

    Looks interesting but I'll pass. I don't do pancakes or waffles any
    more and never been much of a fan of chai spicing.


    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


    ... Our necessities are few but our wants are endless...

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Sat Sep 7 05:34:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I dunno who your carrier is - but all of the ones I have experience
    with will work with you .... not least bercause they want to keep your business.

    We've been going with Google Fi for the past about 5 years; they work
    well for us after having issues with all the major carriers.

    I'm back with AT&T. I had their DSL service at the tin can. But when I came here to a "real" house they were'nt available so I was forced to choose between $cumca$t cable and a sattelite arrangement. Haveing
    been in the sattelite business I know all about "rain-outs" so I
    sucked it up and went with a cable guys. But, just as soon as AT&T
    fiber became availble I told Conca$t to stick their "service" where
    the sun never shines. I'm happy with AT&T.

    We had AT&T for a while but gave it up after some problems. I've one
    good thing to say about them--after Hurricane (tropical storm) Irene
    went thru the Catskill Mountains in 2011, ATT&T set up a temporary
    tower, then converted it to a permanent one in the area where my
    parents lived. Before that, we had hit or miss cell service up there,
    now it's reliable.

    My first cell phone was with Virgin Mobile (pre-paid) until my younger
    brother added me to his AT&T "Friends & Family" plan and paid the bill
    as an Xmas season gift. Other than a couple of known "dead spot" areas (mega-farms won't allow cell towers on their land) the cell service has
    been outstanding. And I've never had any problem with their internet.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Peach butter is a nice change from apple butter. Bv)=

    Yes, and like all butters, it's easy to do, just takes a long cooking
    time to get it thickened without burning. Years (decades) ago when we
    had an over abundance of sweet potatoes, I made sweet potato butter.
    I'd never seen a recipe, just had the idea that it would work--and it
    did.

    WOW! There are new things I've never heard of. Sweet Potato Butter. Imagine that. Here's another new-to-me sweet tater recipe. I may try
    this as a waffle recipe when I make it. Vc)=

    It was a "Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder..........." idea to use up some of the sweet potatoes we had. Steve had bought a bushel full and I don't like them. (I'd bake 2--one for him, one to split between the girls, and an Irish potato for me.) I canned a lot, saved a good number for baking
    and still had a lot left so, after thinking about it........sweet
    potato butter.

    So, did you like it for yourself? Or are you still "off of" sweet ptatoes?

    Title: Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes
    Categories: Breads, Potatoes, Spices
    Yield: 4 servings

    Looks interesting but I'll pass. I don't do pancakes or waffles any
    more and never been much of a fan of chai spicing.

    I have to be in the mood for it. As it is a South/Southeast Asian flavour
    it goes best for me with Thai or Indian grub. My go-to hot tea for sipping
    and relaxing is Twining's Constant Comment (I've posted my copycat for it
    here more than once). I found, after reading about it in innumerable books
    that I don't care for Earl Gray team. The oil of bergamot is a definite
    turn off for me. But straight English Breakfast (black) tea ain't bad. Just
    a squeeze of lemon and no sugar, please. Bv)=

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

    Title: Tea-Smoked Duck w/Smoked Walnuts
    Categories: Poultry, Asian, Sauces, Nuts, Herbs
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1/4 c Soy sauce
    2 tb + 1/2 cup (divided) Chinese
    - black tea leaves
    2 tb Szechuan peppercorn; toasted
    - crushed
    1 ts Five-spice powder
    3 c (to 40 water; as needed
    4 Duck breasts; skin removed
    - and reserved
    24 California walnuts; whole,
    - in-shell
    Oil
    Salt
    2 oz Hickory wood
    1/2 c Brown sugar
    8 Mandarin pancakes
    +=OR=+
    8 sm Flour tortillas
    1/4 c Plum or hoisin sauce
    8 Scallions; sliced very thin
    - on bias

    Mix soy sauce, 2 tablespoons black tea, peppercorns and
    five-spice powder with 3 cups water. Remove all visible
    fat from duck. Place in nonreactive bowl, cover with
    mixture and add additional water if necessary to barely
    cover.

    Crack walnuts slightly, but leave in shell and add to
    marinade. Cryovac for 1 hour at room temperature or
    marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.

    Chill duck skin and slice into thin strips about 1/8"
    wide. Fry skin in oil until very crispy. Drain and
    season with salt.

    Mix 1/2 cup black tea, hickory wood and sugar and
    smoke-cook duck on a stovetop smoker with low flame for
    about 30 minutes, or until 130o F at thickest point. 15
    minutes before duck is ready, add cracked walnuts to
    smoker.

    Remove duck and walnuts. Shell nuts. Slice duck.

    Heat pancakes until warmed and spread each with 1
    teaspoon sauce. Add duck, walnuts, scallions and crisped
    skin and serve.

    Makes: 8 servings

    By Rebecca Peizer

    RECIPE FROM: https://walnuts.org

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Sat Sep 7 14:00:21 2024
    Hi Dave,

    We had AT&T for a while but gave it up after some problems. I've one
    good thing to say about them--after Hurricane (tropical storm) Irene
    went thru the Catskill Mountains in 2011, ATT&T set up a temporary
    tower, then converted it to a permanent one in the area where my
    parents lived. Before that, we had hit or miss cell service up there,
    now it's reliable.

    My first cell phone was with Virgin Mobile (pre-paid) until my younger brother added me to his AT&T "Friends & Family" plan and paid the bill
    as an Xmas season gift. Other than a couple of known "dead spot" areas (mega-farms won't allow cell towers on their land) the cell service
    has been outstanding. And I've never had any problem with their
    internet.

    We tried AT&T, and several others, went with the best for us. For a
    while we had little to no service in NY, from any of the carriers, now
    when we visit family, we have coverage in most areas. We also wanted
    something that would work nation wide and Google Fi has been the best in
    that respect also.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8


    WOW! There are new things I've never heard of. Sweet Potato Butter. Imagine that. Here's another new-to-me sweet tater recipe. I may try
    this as a waffle recipe when I make it. Vc)=

    It was a "Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder..........." idea to use up some of the sweet potatoes we had. Steve had bought a bushel full and I don't like them. (I'd bake 2--one for him, one to split between the girls, and an Irish potato for me.) I canned a lot, saved a good number for baking
    and still had a lot left so, after thinking about it........sweet
    potato butter.

    So, did you like it for yourself? Or are you still "off of" sweet
    ptatoes?

    I still don't eat sweet potatoes in most forms, including that. Terra
    Chips puts out a mixed bag of chips including sweet potato, parsnip,
    batata and white (Atlantic and Snowden), colored with beet juice--I
    will eat those sweet potatoes. Also, some Korean dishes use sweet potato noodles and I'll eat them.

    Title: Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes DD> Categories:
    Breads, Potatoes, Spices DD> Yield: 4 servings

    Looks interesting but I'll pass. I don't do pancakes or waffles any
    more and never been much of a fan of chai spicing.

    I have to be in the mood for it. As it is a South/Southeast Asian
    flavour it goes best for me with Thai or Indian grub. My go-to hot tea
    for sipping and relaxing is Twining's Constant Comment (I've posted my copycat for it here more than once). I found, after reading about it
    in innumerable books that I don't care for Earl Gray team. The oil of bergamot is a definite turn off for me. But straight English Breakfast (black) tea ain't bad. Just a squeeze of lemon and no sugar, please.
    Bv)=

    My usual morning "go to" tea is Tetley's British Blend but about once a
    week I treat myself to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy Original. Wegman's
    has a similar (but lacking some of the spices) tea like the Good Earth;
    it's my fall back when I can't get the Good Earth. We've been ordering
    it on line but they went thru a spell where it wasn't available; when it
    came back, we ordered a 6 pack. (G)


    ---
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    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ruth Haffly on Mon Sep 9 05:21:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    We tried AT&T, and several others, went with the best for us. For a
    while we had little to no service in NY, from any of the carriers, now when we visit family, we have coverage in most areas. We also wanted something that would work nation wide and Google Fi has been the best
    in that respect also.

    I just get an itchy feeling between my shoulder blades over anything to
    do with Google or MacIntrash.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    WOW! There are new things I've never heard of. Sweet Potato Butter. Imagine that. Here's another new-to-me sweet tater recipe. I may try
    this as a waffle recipe when I make it. Vc)=

    It was a "Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder..........." idea to use up some of the sweet potatoes we had. Steve had bought a bushel full and I don't like them. (I'd bake 2--one for him, one to split between the girls, and an Irish potato for me.) I canned a lot, saved a good number for baking
    and still had a lot left so, after thinking about it........sweet
    potato butter.

    So, did you like it for yourself? Or are you still "off of" sweet
    ptatoes?

    I still don't eat sweet potatoes in most forms, including that. Terra Chips puts out a mixed bag of chips including sweet potato, parsnip, batata and white (Atlantic and Snowden), colored with beet juice--I
    will eat those sweet potatoes. Also, some Korean dishes use sweet
    potato noodles and I'll eat them.

    I'm off of most any "crisps" (chips) except good ol' greasy, salty, non flavoured potato chips. Preferably a thicker wavy or "Ruffles" style so
    I can use it to scoop up dip, etc. I do the tortilla chips at a Mexican restaurant as a spoon to scoop up the rice and refried beans though.

    You mentioned "batata" above. Sent me to the Bing search engine for a (*another*) learning experience. I have never, AFAIK, had batata nor
    seen it in any of the stores around where I have been. But it certainly
    looks interesting. "This root vegetable is known by many names, depending
    on where you plant your flag, including boniato, tropical sweet potato,
    Cuban sweet potato, batiste, and camote."

    I'll take a look at Hy-Vee and/or Schnuks (bast fresh produce stores in
    my area). And check with Burpee seeds for possibly raising my own.

    NOTE TO EAVESDROPPERS - here's a link to my introdsuction to the batata

    https://westchestermagazine.com/food/what-is-batata-root-vegetable/

    And then I went looking for recipes. HAH! Every one I looked at when
    doing a search on "batata recipe" called for potatoes. I finally picked
    one that looked interesting. If I ever make it I will find some batta
    and sub it for the potatoes. Bv)=

    8<----- EDIT ----->8

    My usual morning "go to" tea is Tetley's British Blend but about once a week I treat myself to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy Original. Wegman's
    has a similar (but lacking some of the spices) tea like the Good Earth; it's my fall back when I can't get the Good Earth. We've been ordering
    it on line but they went thru a spell where it wasn't available; when
    it came back, we ordered a 6 pack. (G)

    I have some Tetley Brit Blend on hand. I'll have to look for the "Good
    Earth" stuff. Hmmmmmm, I wonder if Food Fantasies might stock it. They're
    my local health/natural foods & supplements stor.

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

    Title: Batata Harra (Lebanese Twice Cooked Potatoes)
    Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Chilies, Herbs, Citrus
    Yield: 10 servings

    3 lb Waxy potatoes; (red, Yukon
    - gold, Maine, peeled, diced
    - about 1/3"
    Cooking spray *
    1/3 c + 3 Tbs olive oil; divided
    1 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Black pepper
    8 cl Garlic; minced
    2 ts Chile paste *
    1 lg Handful cilantro; chopped
    3 tb Fresh lime juice

    Set oven @ 400ºF/205ºC.

    Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silpat
    and spray with cooking spray.

    In a large bowl mix the potatoes, 3 Tbs olive oil, salt
    and pepper and lay out on baking sheet making an even
    layer.

    Bake in oven until fork tender, about 35-45 minutes, set
    aside. *

    In a large skillet over low-medium heat, when the pan is
    hot, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, and chili
    paste. Stir and cook for one minute being careful not to
    burn the garlic (garlic can burn easily and becomes
    bitter). Add the cilantro and potatoes, stir.

    Cook for 3-5 more minutes until the outside becomes
    crispy, take of heat and serve.

    Drizzle a little fresh squeezed lime juice on each
    serving.

    * NOTES: You may also use a higher heat, neutral cooking
    oil such as canola, sunflower or grapeseed oil.

    Any chile paste will do. Korean Gochujang has a slightly
    smoky taste and would be great in this dish.

    You can boil the cubed potatoes instead of baking, they
    may come out less crisp when pan-frying but will be just
    as delicious.

    Serves 10

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.fusioncraftiness.com

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DAVE DRUM on Mon Sep 9 09:38:00 2024
    I just get an itchy feeling between my shoulder blades over anything to
    do with Google or MacIntrash.

    Yes, and Microsoft, too.

    Mike


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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Tue Sep 10 04:44:00 2024
    Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

    I just get an itchy feeling between my shoulder blades over anything to
    do with Google or MacIntrash.

    Yes, and Microsoft, too.

    They aren't the 8000 pound gorilla that Giggle has become, nor the
    snobbish, conceited beached whale that is Apple. Evewn if they would
    like to be.

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

    Title: Whale Steak w/Green Peas
    Categories: Seafood, Wine, Vegetables
    Yield: 4 Servings

    2 lb Joint of whale meat
    20 ml Red wine *
    10 ml Water *
    15 Juniper berries
    2 Dessertspoons black currant
    - cordial *
    Cream
    Cornflour

    * 1 dessertspoon = 10 ml (2 ts)

    Brown the joint on all sides in a stewpan, add red wine,
    water and mashed juniper berries.

    Place a weight on the lid. Simmer under lid for about 30
    minutes. Remove the meat and wrap it in aluminum foil while
    finishing making the gravy.

    Gravy: add the black currant cordial to the juices in the
    pan. Add cream to taste and thicken with cornflour. Cut the
    meat into thin slices and serve with potatoes, green pea
    sprouts and mountain cranberries.

    This recipe is also, delicious with a lot of fresh ginger. I
    let a basilica and tomato salad accompany the meat.

    Georg Blichfeldt, Norway

    From: http://www.worldwhalers.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Mon Sep 9 13:52:04 2024
    Hi Dave,

    when we visit family, we have coverage in most areas. We also wanted something that would work nation wide and Google Fi has been the best
    in that respect also.

    I just get an itchy feeling between my shoulder blades over anything
    to do with Google or MacIntrash.

    We don't do Mac or Windows but found that Google Fi works for our phones
    and Google is our default search engine.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    and still had a lot left so, after thinking about it........sweet
    potato butter.

    So, did you like it for yourself? Or are you still "off of" sweet
    ptatoes?

    I still don't eat sweet potatoes in most forms, including that. Terra Chips puts out a mixed bag of chips including sweet potato, parsnip, batata and white (Atlantic and Snowden), colored with beet juice--I
    will eat those sweet potatoes. Also, some Korean dishes use sweet
    potato noodles and I'll eat them.

    I'm off of most any "crisps" (chips) except good ol' greasy, salty,
    non flavoured potato chips. Preferably a thicker wavy or "Ruffles"
    style so I can use it to scoop up dip, etc. I do the tortilla chips at
    a Mexican restaurant as a spoon to scoop up the rice and refried beans though.

    We don't do many potato chips but tried these some time ago and liked
    them. They've come out with a garlic spice varient so we bought a bag,
    didn't care for it and went back to the original. Other chips we buy are
    black bean totilla chips for Steve, corn chips for me.

    You mentioned "batata" above. Sent me to the Bing search engine for a (*another*) learning experience. I have never, AFAIK, had batata nor
    seen it in any of the stores around where I have been. But it
    certainly looks interesting. "This root vegetable is known by many
    names, depending on where you plant your flag, including boniato,
    tropical sweet potato, Cuban sweet potato, batiste, and camote."

    I'll take a look at Hy-Vee and/or Schnuks (bast fresh produce stores
    in my area). And check with Burpee seeds for possibly raising my own.

    I just quoted the listing on the bag. (G)

    NOTE TO EAVESDROPPERS - here's a link to my introdsuction to the
    batata

    https://westchestermagazine.com/food/what-is-batata-root-vegetable/

    And then I went looking for recipes. HAH! Every one I looked at when
    doing a search on "batata recipe" called for potatoes. I finally
    picked one that looked interesting. If I ever make it I will find some batta and sub it for the potatoes. Bv)=

    Go for it!

    8<----- EDIT ----->8

    My usual morning "go to" tea is Tetley's British Blend but about once a week I treat myself to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy Original. Wegman's
    has a similar (but lacking some of the spices) tea like the Good Earth; it's my fall back when I can't get the Good Earth. We've been ordering
    it on line but they went thru a spell where it wasn't available; when
    it came back, we ordered a 6 pack. (G)

    I have some Tetley Brit Blend on hand. I'll have to look for the "Good Earth" stuff. Hmmmmmm, I wonder if Food Fantasies might stock it.
    They're my local health/natural foods & supplements stor.

    Might be worth a try. We've found it in Harris Teeter and occaisonally
    (while travelling) in other grocery stores. The easiest way to get it
    tho (for us) is to order it on line. There are several varients of it, including a chai, but I like the sweet and spicy original (with
    caffiene) the best.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Wed Sep 11 10:20:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    We don't do Mac or Windows but found that Google Fi works for our
    phones and Google is our default search engine.

    I do Windows because it's a no-brainer (all puns intended). I'd have
    stuck with Amiga OS had it survived. But, that was then. This is now.

    I'm shopping for a new search engine. I've been with Micro$not's BING
    for several years because it gives me more germane results without all
    of the payola-linked results that Google is notorious for. My only big
    quibble with BING is the freaking AI sidebar they have introduced. I'll
    figure out a way (if one existis) to turn that visual noise off for keeps.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    You mentioned "batata" above. Sent me to the BING search engine for a (*another*) learning experience. I have never, AFAIK, had batata nor
    seen it in any of the stores around where I have been. But it
    certainly looks interesting. "This root vegetable is known by many
    names, depending on where you plant your flag, including boniato,
    tropical sweet potato, Cuban sweet potato, batiste, and camote."

    I'll take a look at Hy-Vee and/or Schnuks (bast fresh produce stores
    in my area). And check with Burpee seeds for possibly raising my own.

    I just quoted the listing on the bag. (G)

    NOTE TO EAVESDROPPERS - here's a link to my introdsuction to the
    batata

    https://westchestermagazine.com/food/what-is-batata-root-vegetable/

    And then I went looking for recipes. HAH! Every one I looked at when
    doing a search on "batata recipe" called for potatoes. I finally
    picked one that looked interesting. If I ever make it I will find some batta and sub it for the potatoes. Bv)=

    Go for it!

    I shall.

    8<----- EDIT ----->8

    My usual morning "go to" tea is Tetley's British Blend but about once a week I treat myself to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy Original. Wegman's
    has a similar (but lacking some of the spices) tea like the Good Earth; it's my fall back when I can't get the Good Earth. We've been ordering
    it on line but they went thru a spell where it wasn't available; when
    it came back, we ordered a 6 pack. (G)

    I have some Tetley Brit Blend on hand. I'll have to look for the "Good Earth" stuff. Hmmmmmm, I wonder if Food Fantasies might stock it.
    They're my local health/natural foods & supplements stor.

    Might be worth a try. We've found it in Harris Teeter and occaisonally (while travelling) in other grocery stores. The easiest way to get it
    tho (for us) is to order it on line. There are several varients of it, including a chai, but I like the sweet and spicy original (with
    caffiene) the best.

    Food Fantasies stocks it. I bought a trial sample of the basic blend -
    which will get a try-out this week-end.

    Got over-served last night. Dennis' middle son is staying with us for
    a few days and just as I was thinking about falling into the shucks &
    pulling the covers up for the evening he presented me with a BIG (one
    pound at least) rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare and sided with some
    store bought macaroni salad. Managed to get myself wrapped around the
    steak but Jasper and Isabel (the mutts) got to clean up about half of
    the pasta salad.

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

    Title: Basic Macaroni Salad
    Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Dairy
    Yield: 10 servings

    1 lb Elbow macaroni
    5 lg Hard boiled eggs, chopped
    1 c Chopped celery
    1/2 c Fine chopped red onion
    2 c Mayonnaise
    1/2 c Sour cream
    1/2 ts Garlic powder
    1 ts Salt
    3/4 ts Black pepper

    In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni over high
    heat 7 to 9 minutes, or just until tender. Drain, rinse,
    and let cool.

    Place macaroni in a large bowl, add remaining
    ingredients, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at
    least 1 hour before serving.

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.mrfood.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to Dave Drum on Thu Sep 12 05:25:40 2024
    Hi Dave,
    In a message to Ruth Haffly you wrote:

    I do Windows because it's a no-brainer (all puns intended). I'd have
    stuck with Amiga OS had it survived. But, that was then. This is now.

    If I could I'd go back to the commodore 64. ;) At least things made sense then. ;)

    I'm shopping for a new search engine. I've been with Micro$not's BING

    So in another message network this has been a hot topic. The verdict from there is to try duckduckgo again. (I say again, because I'm sure you have
    once or twice like I did and went back to bing/google)

    I've been using DDG for a bit now and I'm finding answers most of the time. I've had to dive into google and bing for the obscure search, but less and less each week.

    Got over-served last night. Dennis' middle son is staying with us for
    a few days and just as I was thinking about falling into the shucks & pulling the covers up for the evening he presented me with a BIG (one pound at least) rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare and sided with some
    store bought macaroni salad. Managed to get myself wrapped around the

    Nice bedtime snack. :) At least your house guest is trying to help out, even if he eats far to late. hahahaha

    steak but Jasper and Isabel (the mutts) got to clean up about half of
    the pasta salad.

    "You're the best Dave. We promise not to use your shoes as a toy for at
    least 24 hours. WOOF!"

    Shawn


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to Shawn Highfield on Thu Sep 12 08:32:24 2024
    So in another message network this has been a hot topic. The verdict
    from
    there is to try duckduckgo again. (I say again, because I'm sure you
    have
    once or twice like I did and went back to bing/google)

    I miss dogpile.com.

    I use ddg as my default on at least one machine. Depending on what you
    are searching for, I get the feeling that some sites favor google and
    bing in the sense that results from their sites don't show up on ddg
    searches. Usually that is not an issue as I can still find what I am
    looking for.

    Mike


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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Wed Sep 11 12:20:24 2024
    Hi Dave,

    We don't do Mac or Windows but found that Google Fi works for our
    phones and Google is our default search engine.

    I do Windows because it's a no-brainer (all puns intended). I'd have
    stuck with Amiga OS had it survived. But, that was then. This is now.

    Steve had to fight with Windows at work so at home he wanted something
    he didn't have to fight with. He had Geoworks Ensemble at one point, as
    well as Linyx (sp?) but only windows emulators as needed.


    I'm shopping for a new search engine. I've been with Micro$not's BING

    Hope you find something soon. Not sure how you'll get something without
    a lot of pop ups tho.

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8


    NOTE TO EAVESDROPPERS - here's a link to my introdsuction to the
    batata

    https://westchestermagazine.com/food/what-is-batata-root-vegetable/

    And then I went looking for recipes. HAH! Every one I looked at when
    doing a search on "batata recipe" called for potatoes. I finally
    picked one that looked interesting. If I ever make it I will find some batta and sub it for the potatoes. Bv)=

    Go for it!

    I shall.

    8<----- EDIT ----->8

    My usual morning "go to" tea is Tetley's British Blend but about once a week I treat myself to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy Original. Wegman's
    has a similar (but lacking some of the spices) tea like the Good Earth; it's my fall back when I can't get the Good Earth. We've been ordering
    it on line but they went thru a spell where it wasn't available; when
    it came back, we ordered a 6 pack. (G)

    I have some Tetley Brit Blend on hand. I'll have to look for the "Good Earth" stuff. Hmmmmmm, I wonder if Food Fantasies might stock it.
    They're my local health/natural foods & supplements stor.

    Might be worth a try. We've found it in Harris Teeter and occaisonally (while travelling) in other grocery stores. The easiest way to get it
    tho (for us) is to order it on line. There are several varients of it, including a chai, but I like the sweet and spicy original (with
    caffiene) the best.

    Food Fantasies stocks it. I bought a trial sample of the basic blend - which will get a try-out this week-end.

    The Sweet & Spicy Original? AFAIK, that's their basic. A friend back in
    AZ gave me a few bags to try; got me hooked on it. (G)


    Got over-served last night. Dennis' middle son is staying with us for
    a few days and just as I was thinking about falling into the shucks & pulling the covers up for the evening he presented me with a BIG (one pound at least) rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare and sided with some
    store bought macaroni salad. Managed to get myself wrapped around the steak but Jasper and Isabel (the mutts) got to clean up about half of
    the pasta salad.

    Burp! Sounds like a good meal. We had beef on 'weck, rolls and beef both
    found at Wegman's. Had a mixed greens w/apple, craisins and walnuts to
    go with it--found that one at Sam's in their bagged salad section. We've
    found some good ones there.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Thu Sep 12 14:14:03 2024
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I've been using DDG for a bit now and I'm finding answers most of the time. I've had to dive into google and bing for the obscure search, but less and less each week.

    DDG has been caught selling search info and personal info to Microsoft. I
    quit using it after that. If I need to search for something, I turn on the VPN.

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

    Title: A-1 Caribou Steak
    Categories: Game, Caribou, Steak, Jw
    Yield: 2 Servings

    1 lb Caribou steak
    4 tb Butter; divided
    1 sm Onion; chopped
    2 tb Sherry
    1 tb Worcestershire
    3 tb A-1 steak sauce
    1 tb Chopped chives
    1 tb Chopped parsley
    Salt & pepper
    2 tb Brandy

    Cook onions in 2 tbsp butter until golden. Pound steak to tenderize
    and sear over high heat in butter & onion, about 2 min on each side.
    Add sherry, A-1, 2 tbsp butter, Worcestershire, chives, parsley,
    pepper and salt. Reduce heat to med and cook for 3-4 mins per side.
    Add brandy, bring to the table, flame and serve.

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Shawn HighfieldAll on Fri Sep 13 05:30:00 2024
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I do Windows because it's a no-brainer (all puns intended). I'd have
    stuck with Amiga OS had it survived. But, that was then. This is now.

    If I could I'd go back to the commodore 64. ;) At least things made
    sense then. ;)

    I'm shopping for a new search engine. I've been with Micro$not's BING

    So in another message network this has been a hot topic. The verdict
    from there is to try duckduckgo again. (I say again, because I'm sure
    you have once or twice like I did and went back to bing/google)

    I'm mostly S&T of Bing's AI sidebar bot. Scroo that. I have a good idea
    how to conduct a search without that silly bugger's suggestions.

    I've been using DDG for a bit now and I'm finding answers most of the time. I've had to dive into google and bing for the obscure search, but less and less each week.

    My first search engine was AltaVista. In many ways I still miss it.

    Got over-served last night. Dennis' middle son is staying with us for
    a few days and just as I was thinking about falling into the shucks & pulling the covers up for the evening he presented me with a BIG (one pound at least) rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare and sided with some
    store bought macaroni salad. Managed to get myself wrapped around the

    Nice bedtime snack. :) At least your house guest is trying to help
    out, even if he eats far to late. hahahaha

    steak but Jasper and Isabel (the mutts) got to clean up about half of
    the pasta salad.

    "You're the best Dave. We promise not to use your shoes as a toy for
    at least 24 hours. WOOF!"

    Actually they leave my shoes alone They will, if POed at Dennis drag all
    of his footwear out of his closet and scatter it about the premises. But
    little gnawing on it.

    This little gem is a famous and well-received in a spreading area of USA
    as poutne is an Canuckistan .....

    I cannot eat a whole one any longer. And have trouble getting wrapped
    around a "pony" show (half-size) if truth be told. Bv)=

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

    Title: Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich
    Categories: Breads, Classic, Cheese, Meat
    Yield: 4 Servings

    8 sl Bread; toasted
    8 oz (to 12) meat(s) *
    Hot french fries
    Paprika

    ------------------------------HORSESHOE SAUCE------------------------------
    12 oz Shredded American (mild
    - Cheddar) cheese
    2 tb Butter
    1 ts Worcestershire sauce
    1/4 ts Dry (Colman's) mustard
    1/4 ts Ground red pepper
    2 Egg yolks
    1/2 c Stale beer

    * Original meat in a Horseshoe was ham. Any meat can
    be (and probably has been) used. My favourite is half-
    hamburger and half crispy bacon. Seafood also works
    well on this delight.

    In a saucepan, melt together cheese and butter over low
    heat. Stir in Worcester sauce, mustard and cayenne. Beat
    the yolks and beer together and add to the sauce pan.

    Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens
    and begins to bubble around the edges. Makes 4 cups.

    On preheated dinner plates, arrange 2 toast slices each.
    Top toast with meat. Pour a generous amount of Horseshoe
    Sauce over meat.

    Encircle each sandwich with hot french fries. Sprinkle
    paprika (or cayenne) over sauce.

    Makes 4 servings.

    Meal Master Format by Dave Drum - 28 March 2008

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth HafflyAll on Fri Sep 13 05:32:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    We don't do Mac or Windows but found that Google Fi works for our
    phones and Google is our default search engine.

    I do Windows because it's a no-brainer (all puns intended). I'd have
    stuck with Amiga OS had it survived. But, that was then. This is now.

    Steve had to fight with Windows at work so at home he wanted something
    he didn't have to fight with. He had Geoworks Ensemble at one point, as well as Linyx (sp?) but only windows emulators as needed.

    I'm shopping for a new search engine. I've been with Micro$not's BING

    Hope you find something soon. Not sure how you'll get something without
    a lot of pop ups tho.

    All confusers "fight" with their operators. It's endemic. My main quibble
    is with the sidebar AI being intrusive and assuming that it knows better
    than I what I am looking for. I fear that AI bots will soon control much
    of our lives. And not a one of them restyricted by Dr. Asimov's "Laws of Robotics". Bv(=

    8<----- SHORTEN ----->8

    Got over-served last night. Dennis' middle son is staying with us for
    a few days and just as I was thinking about falling into the shucks & pulling the covers up for the evening he presented me with a BIG (one pound at least) rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare and sided with some
    store bought macaroni salad. Managed to get myself wrapped around the steak but Jasper and Isabel (the mutts) got to clean up about half of
    the pasta salad.

    Burp! Sounds like a good meal. We had beef on 'weck, rolls and beef
    both found at Wegman's. Had a mixed greens w/apple, craisins and
    walnuts to go with it--found that one at Sam's in their bagged salad section. We've found some good ones there.

    The problem was I was nearly ready to go lay my head down. I had a late
    lunch that day and wasn't hungry. But it's hard to turn down both the
    nice gesture or the steak. Bv)=

    I'm nt big on bagged salads. The price/benefit ratio is all in favour
    of Dole (or whoever). I keep a grater handy and can chop lettuce easily
    for a lot less $$$ than the pre-bagged stuff. Plus my neighbour lady has
    been sharing the bounty of her tomato vines. Lots of BLTs and salads in
    the past couple of weeks.

    I'm going to make a cut-down version of this. Hy-Vee is offering seedless watermelos @U$2.49. And I'll sub cantaloupe for the honeydew. It will
    make a meal (or two).

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

    Title: Watermelon Shrimp Salad
    Categories: Fruits, Seafood, Citrus, Chilies, Vegetables
    Yield: 10 servings

    1 Seedless watermelon; in 1"
    - cubes
    1 md Honeydew melon; in 1" cubes
    2 lb (U-40) cooked shrimp: peeled
    - deveined
    2 c Green grapes; halved
    1 lg Cucumber; seeded, chopped
    1 sm Navel orange; peeled,
    - sectioned
    1 sm Red onion; chopped
    1 Jalapeno; seeded, fine
    - chopped
    1/3 c Lemon juice
    1 tb Brown sugar
    1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes

    In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Whisk
    together remaining ingredients. Drizzle over shrimp
    mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 20
    minutes before serving. Toss before serving.

    Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

    Makes: 10 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to Sean Dennis on Fri Sep 13 05:39:34 2024
    Hi Sean,
    On <Fri, 12 Sep 24>, you wrote me:

    DDG has been caught selling search info and personal info to
    Microsoft. I quit using it after that. If I need to search for something, I turn on the VPN.

    There's no privacy and any and every company is there to make
    money, no business exists to "be nice". Sell my search and personal
    info to whoever you want if it helps you pay the bills. I don't believe
    there is any privacy anyway.

    I have a VPN too, but I don't believe it's private, I'm sure they sell as
    much info as they can get away with hopng they can retire before they
    get caught.

    Yeah I'm a happy go lucky guy 'aint I?

    Shawn


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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to Dave Drum on Fri Sep 13 14:45:25 2024
    Hi Dave,
    In a message to Shawn Highfieldall you wrote:

    I'm mostly S&T of Bing's AI sidebar bot. Scroo that. I have a good
    idea how to conduct a search without that silly bugger's
    suggestions.

    Yeah I don't want to be bothered by these bot's. They just get in the
    way and make me nuts. I was on a website for a product I was interested
    in until their bot refused to leave me alone. I took my money elsewhere.

    My first search engine was AltaVista. In many ways I still miss it.

    I remember that one, back then I /think/ I was more of a lycos guy.

    Actually they leave my shoes alone They will, if POed at Dennis drag
    all of his footwear out of his closet and scatter it about the
    premises. But little gnawing on it.

    They are smarter then people give them credit for that's the truth.

    Shawn


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Shawn Highfield on Sat Sep 14 05:22:00 2024
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I'm mostly S&T of Bing's AI sidebar bot. Scroo that. I have a good
    idea how to conduct a search without that silly bugger's
    suggestions.

    Yeah I don't want to be bothered by these bot's. They just get in the
    way and make me nuts. I was on a website for a product I was
    interested in until their bot refused to leave me alone. I took my
    money elsewhere.

    The problem is that the A-I bots are becoming a fact of life. And the
    potential for mischief is staggering. Too bad Dr. Asimov's 3 laws of
    Robotics aren't in place and enforced.

    * A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a
    human being to come to harm.

    * A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where
    such orders would conflict with the First Law.

    * A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection
    does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

    Dr. Isaac Asimov - 1942

    My first search engine was AltaVista. In many ways I still miss it.

    I remember that one, back then I /think/ I was more of a lycos guy.

    Lycos, Inc., is a web search engine and web portal established in 1994

    To achieve their goal, the Lycos Network must collect information so it
    can understand what makes you different from its millions of other
    unique users.

    Lycos was focused on getting advertisers what they want, but Google was
    giving advertisers what they needed.

    I'll pass, thanx

    Actually they leave my shoes alone They will, if POed at Dennis drag
    all of his footwear out of his closet and scatter it about the
    premises. But little gnawing on it.

    They are smarter then people give them credit for that's the truth.

    I've always been more of a pussy person than a poochie guy. Bv)=

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

    Title: Robot Teppanyaki
    Categories: Poultry, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 lb Boned, skinned chicken
    1 lg Bell pepper
    4 Scallions
    1 lg Egg
    4 oz Bean sprouts
    1 tb Sesame oil
    4 tb Soy sauce
    4 tb Rice vinegar
    1 tb Fresh ginger; grated

    Slice the chicken at a slight angle to a thickness of
    about 1/4".

    Core and de-seed the pepper.

    Thinly slice the pepper and green onions.

    Arrange on a plate in combination with the bean sprouts
    and sliced chicken.

    Heat a large griddle or heavy frying pan and then spread
    on the sesame oil.

    Add the chicken slices and vegetables in small batches,
    allowing space between them so they cook thoroughly.

    Once the chicken is mostly cooked, crack an egg and
    mix in.

    Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger. Pour
    over finished chicken/veggies.

    RECIPE FROM: http://disneymeals.me

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