Hi Sean,

Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Our rally was held not too far from the Bush facilities.

You weren't too far away from me. I you remember where I lived when
you stopped by and met me and my then-wife, I live about a mile
further east from there now.

I thought about you but didn't know exactly where you were. You would
have enjoyed the rally but would have had a hard time getting home.

There's an outlet store in Pigeon Forge, stopped there today and got an
8 compartment scone pan, a 6 cup muffin pan and several small accessories--with a military discount spent less than $90.

That's a fun place to go but a real pain to navigate through with a mobility scooter.

True, sadly most places aren't scooter friendly.

I love to go to the Steak 'N Shake across the street and visit Bucee's when I'm there in the area.

We walked thru a Buckee's in the deep south, forget if it was LA or AL
last year. Didn't spend any money but fun to see all they had. (They
didn't have thimbles, my collectable. Couldn't find one in PF either,
but didn't check many stores because of the weather.) One will be coming
to central NC in the next few years.

I couldn't find a recipe I liked to go with this message, so I found
one on the Web and added it to my collection...

Title: Buc-ee's Copycat Beaver Nuggets
Categories: Snacks, Candies, Seandennis
Yield: 32 Servings

10 oz Puffed corn
3/4 c Unsalted butter
1 c Firmly packed light brown
- sugar
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 t Salt
1 t Baking soda
1 t Vanilla extract
1 t Maple extract (optional)

Unfortunatly, they're a "no go" for Steve because of the corn. I might
try a few, if someone is sharing a bag, but probably wouldn't buy any
for myself.


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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Hi Dave,

Our rally was held not too far from the Bush facilities. Had we not had the tire problem and bad weather, we might have visited it. Made it
home yesterday, spent the night in Greensboro, NC so we were out of western NC before the closing of I-40 and other roads. As is, it took twice as long to get home as the drive usually is, hard rain for most
of the way until we got to this side of Durham.

Good to hear you made it home OK, if a bit damp. I guess Ashville got hammered hard.

Asheville and everything west of it, also somewhat east of it. It'll be
a long time before search and rescue teams make it thru all the hills
and hollers of that area. Have a friend whose an EMT out there, working
24/7 with just a few hours off between shifts.

The whole thing was sponsored by former Springfield Mayor and then
State Senator Karen Hasara. You can read the story here: https://tinyurl.com/CHILLINAME

OK, might give it a look/see when we get back home and resettled.

Take your time, It's not going anywhere. Bv)=

We're home, but not resettled. Got the basics done but will do the rest over the next few days.

8<----- SNIP ----->8

Good story to pass on to Grandkids. (G)

There's an outlet store in Pigeon Forge, stopped there today and got an
8 compartment scone pan, a 6 cup muffin pan and several small accessories--with a military discount spent less than $90.

Scones is something I've never made or knowingly eaten. That is I may
have had a scone at some time without knowing it was called a scone.
Bv)=

They are usually triangular in shape, sort of like a biscuit but more flavorful. We make an oatmeal based scone from a booklet we got from Quaker Oats several decades ago.

Readig the recipe below - I may have mis-spoken about not having had a scone. If, in fact, these are scones and not panquakes, as the recipe author suggests.

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

Title: St. Swithin's Drop Scones
Categories: Five, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

4 1/2 oz Self-raising flour
2 ts Caster sugar
1 lg Egg; beaten
2 tb Melted unsalted butter
150 ml Semi-skimmed milk

Whisk that all up and leave it for a while to be with
its thoughts. In the meantime peel, core and slice
(thickly) two large English Bramley apples. Put these in
a wide heavy based pan with about 4 tbspns of butter and
the same of sugar (I favour caster but you might want
something darker), and a little water. Cook over a low
heat until the apples start to break down and it all
starts to thicken and caramelise. Avoid stirring as it
will make the sugar crystalise and the apples break up -
it's nice to have some chunks. Lightly shake the pan
instead. You can do all this in advance and then leave
it.

When ready to make the scones (if you're American you
might want to call them pancakes) heat a pan/griddle
relatively hot and use a little butter or light oil
(less is more here). Then drop in tablespoons of the
batter and wait until bubbles form, then flip and leave
for about 30 seconds. Then plate up.

Actually, they do look more like pancakes. Scones are usually about the thickness of a biscuit, traditionally wedge shaped. The ones we make
taste like an oatmeal cookie, but much denser.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Hi Dave,

Good to hear you made it home OK, if a bit damp. I guess Ashville got hammered hard.

Asheville and everything west of it, also somewhat east of it. It'll be
a long time before search and rescue teams make it thru all the hills
and hollers of that area. Have a friend whose an EMT out there, working 24/7 with just a few hours off between shifts.

I understand that an entire town was wiped from existence. As the old
TV advert once said, "It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

You're probably thinking of Chimney Rock, the most well known of the
touristy towns in that area. Sadly, a number of smaller towns, homes,
roads, etc have been wiped out; the known death toll is about 45, with
more to be added. I-26 and !-40 (east of Asheville) have reopened for
evacuees and help coming in but a lot of the smaller roads are still impassible, as is I-40, especially near the Tennesee line. We made it
out with a few hours to spare. Overhead highway signs were warning that
any vehicles left on the shoulders after 4pm would be towed; these
warning continued some distance east of Asheville but had stopped before Greensboro, where we stopped for the night.

8<----- SNIP ----->8

Readig the recipe below - I may have mis-spoken about not having had a scone. If, in fact, these are scones and not panquakes, as the recipe author suggests.

Title: St. Swithin's Drop Scones
Categories: Five, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

4 1/2 oz Self-raising flour
2 ts Caster sugar
1 lg Egg; beaten
2 tb Melted unsalted butter
150 ml Semi-skimmed milk

8<----- DIRECTIONS CHOPPED ----->8

Actually, they do look more like pancakes. Scones are usually about the thickness of a biscuit, traditionally wedge shaped. The ones we make
taste like an oatmeal cookie, but much denser.

That's sorta what I thought. My house-mate really likes oatmeal-raisin cookies. Chewy or crunchy - he's not picky. I'm more a chocolate chip
guy. Or Girl Sprout Thin Mints. Bv)=

If the Girls are out of season (or sold out - they're very popular), Keebler's elves make a very nice substitute.

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

Title: Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Desserts, Chocolate
Yield: 36 Servings

1 c Butter; room temp
1 c Powdered sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Cake flour

MMMMM--------------------------COATING-------------------------------
1 lb Good quality semi-sweet
- chocolate; chopped
1 ts Peppermint extract; to
- taste

I'd use half vanilla, half peppermint extract in the cookie part to ramp
up the mint taste. (G)

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Hi Dave,

Good to hear you made it home OK, if a bit damp. I guess Ashville got hammered hard.

Asheville and everything west of it, also somewhat east of it. It'll be
a long time before search and rescue teams make it thru all the hills
and hollers of that area. Have a friend whose an EMT out there, working 24/7 with just a few hours off between shifts.

I understand that an entire town was wiped from existence. As the old
TV advert once said, "It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

You're probably thinking of Chimney Rock, the most well known of the touristy towns in that area. Sadly, a number of smaller towns, homes, roads, etc have been wiped out; the known death toll is about 45, with more to be added. I-26 and !-40 (east of Asheville) have reopened for evacuees and help coming in but a lot of the smaller roads are still impassible, as is I-40, especially near the Tennesee line. We made it
out with a few hours to spare. Overhead highway signs were warning that any vehicles left on the shoulders after 4pm would be towed; these
warning continued some distance east of Asheville but had stopped
before Greensboro, where we stopped for the night.

No, it wasn't Chimney Rock. I think that was the "Dirty Dancing" town,
IIRC. It was another whose name I have senior momented. I'd have known
Chimney Rock. Whatecer, it's a mess.

8<----- SNIP ----->8

Readig the recipe below - I may have mis-spoken about not having had a scone. If, in fact, these are scones and not panquakes, as the recipe author suggests.

Title: St. Swithin's Drop Scones
Categories: Five, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

4 1/2 oz Self-raising flour
2 ts Caster sugar
1 lg Egg; beaten
2 tb Melted unsalted butter
150 ml Semi-skimmed milk

8<----- DIRECTIONS CHOPPED ----->8

Actually, they do look more like pancakes. Scones are usually about the thickness of a biscuit, traditionally wedge shaped. The ones we make
taste like an oatmeal cookie, but much denser.

That's sorta what I thought. My house-mate really likes oatmeal-raisin cookies. Chewy or crunchy - he's not picky. I'm more a chocolate chip
guy. Or Girl Sprout Thin Mints. Bv)=

If the Girls are out of season (or sold out - they're very popular), Keebler's elves make a very nice substitute.

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

Title: Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Desserts, Chocolate
Yield: 36 Servings

1 c Butter; room temp
1 c Powdered sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Cake flour

MMMMM--------------------------COATING-------------------------------
1 lb Good quality semi-sweet
- chocolate; chopped
1 ts Peppermint extract; to
- taste

I'd use half vanilla, half peppermint extract in the cookie part to
ramp up the mint taste. (G)

Good idea. Here's a sconme recipe that just fell into my clutches and
looks line biscuits. These may just jump onto my "round tuit" list.

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

Title: Potato Pete's Potato Scones
Categories: Breads, Potatoes, Vegetables, Chocolate
Yield: 6 servings

MMMMM--------------------------SCONES--------------------------------
Oil; for greasing
1 1/3 c (170 g) A-P flour; more for
- dusting
2 tb Sugar
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c (113 g) leftover mashed
- potatoes
2 tb Butter; in chunks, room temp
3 tb (to 5tb) milk; + extra for
- glazing

NNNNN---------------------SWEET FILLING *----------------------------
3 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 tb Butter; room temp
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Milk

NNNNN--------------------SAVORY FILLING *----------------------------
1 c (30 g) grated cabbage
2/3 c (30 g) grated carrots
2 tb Onion chutney

* enough for 6 Sandwiches

PREPARE THE SCONES: Grease a large baking sheet. Set the
oven @ 400oF/205oC.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a
large bowl. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. Rub in
the margarine or butter with your fingers, then add 3
tablespoons of the milk and gently work to form a soft
dough, adding 1 or 2 more tablespoons of milk, if
needed.

On a floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling
pin, roll out the dough until it's about 1/3" thick.
Cut into 12 circles using a 2" cookie cutter. Brush
the tops with just enough additional milk to glaze.

Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet,
setting them about 1 1/2" apart, and bake until golden
on top, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to
cool.

MAKE YOUR DESIRED FILLING: For the sweet filling, in a
small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, margarine,
sugar and milk thoroughly. For the savory filling,
loosely combine the cabbage, carrots and chutney.

Make the sandwiches: Once the scones have cooled, divide
your desired filling among half the scones and top with
the remaining scones to form sandwiches.

Recipe from: Eleanor Barnett

Adapted by: Ligaya Mishan

Yield: 6 scone sandwiches

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

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