• Microwave was: Handicappe

    From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Tue Jan 21 12:55:22 2025
    Hi Dave,

    Microwaves were first sold in the late 40s. My friend Les' brother Don
    had a small Amana nuker that he "rescued" from the St. Nicholas
    Hotel's kitchen when the hotel closed and converted to condos. It
    dated from the 1950s.

    Nice that he was able to get it then. Must have been interesting,
    figuring out cooking times and what would/wouldn't work cooked in it.

    It had a small cavity so he used it for heating coffee or soups
    mostly. Don't think he ever "cooked" any regular food in it. He did

    Probably thought at that time that the home microwave would ever be so
    popular. Back in the late 70s, Steve and I got ice cream cones quite
    often from a Shop Kwik (like 7-11). They had a small (must have been a microwave) oven for heating sandwiches and such like; I never paid that
    much attention to it.


    forget and leave his spoon in the coffee cup once when I was there.
    The nuker shot "lightning" across the kitchen. Fortunately neither of
    us was in its path.

    Struck by lightning while operating a microwave. Not something that the
    EMTs would see very often.


    I did this once just to "do it". And, while it can be done I'm of the opinion that the regular boiling water on the stove method is as easy/ easier.


    Title: Microwave Pasta
    Categories: Pasta
    Yield: 1 Method

    Top of the stove may take more energy but it's a lot more efficient in
    this caase. Also a lot easier to stir every so often, as needed with
    pasta.

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


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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Thu Jan 23 05:24:00 2025
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Microwaves were first sold in the late 40s. My friend Les' brother Don
    had a small Amana nuker that he "rescued" from the St. Nicholas
    Hotel's kitchen when the hotel closed and converted to condos. It
    dated from the 1950s.

    Nice that he was able to get it then. Must have been interesting,
    figuring out cooking times and what would/wouldn't work cooked in it.

    It had a small cavity so he used it for heating coffee or soups
    mostly. Don't think he ever "cooked" any regular food in it. He did

    Probably thought at that time that the home microwave would ever be so popular. Back in the late 70s, Steve and I got ice cream cones quite
    often from a Shop Kwik (like 7-11). They had a small (must have been a microwave) oven for heating sandwiches and such like; I never paid that much attention to it.

    And the technology was still young. They had yet to 'splore the possibilities.

    forget and leave his spoon in the coffee cup once when I was there.
    The nuker shot "lightning" across the kitchen. Fortunately neither of
    us was in its path.

    Struck by lightning while operating a microwave. Not something that the EMTs would see very often.

    Fortunately nothing was in its way - people or house wise. But it was
    sort-of spectacular, with sound effects/

    I did this once just to "do it". And, while it can be done I'm of the opinion that the regular boiling water on the stove method is as easy/ easier.

    Title: Microwave Pasta
    Categories: Pasta
    Yield: 1 Method

    Top of the stove may take more energy but it's a lot more efficient in this caase. Also a lot easier to stir every so often, as needed with pasta.

    That was my old time with "cook from scratch" pasta in the nuker. I do, sometimes cook short (rotini, penne, etc.) pasta in the crockpot - just
    have to remember to stir every so often. But, overall a pot on the stove
    is the best. And a strainer basket for that pot is a plus.

    This is what I was making when I did the pasta in the slow cooker:

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

    Title: Fusilli w/Pistachio Pesto
    Categories: Pasta, Nuts, Sauces, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 5 Servings

    MMMMM---------------------------PESTO--------------------------------
    1/2 c Shelled, peeled, unsalted
    - pistachios; + a handful,
    - rough chopped, reserved
    - for scattering over each
    - portion *
    3 tb Lightly toasted, blanched
    - almonds
    1 c (packed) fresh basil leaves
    1/2 c (packed) fresh flat-leaf
    - parsley leaves
    1/2 c Good quality extra-virgin
    - olive oil
    1/2 ts Sea salt
    Fresh ground pepper; white
    - or black

    MMMMM---------------------------PASTA--------------------------------
    1 lb Fusilli, penne or gemelli
    2 tb Salt
    3 tb Fresh grated Parmigiano
    - Reggiano or grana padano;
    - plus additional for table

    In a food processor, combine the pistachios, almonds,
    basil, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Process,
    pulsing every few seconds until the mixture is blended
    but still has a slightly grainy consistency. Take care
    not to over-grind to avoid a paste-like result. Use a
    rubber spatula to transfer the pesto to a small mixing
    bowl. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the
    pesto and chill until you are ready to use it. For best
    results, use it within several hours of preparing.

    If you need to make it far in advance, proceed as above,
    transfer the pesto to a freezer container and cover with
    a thin film of olive oil; press plastic wrap directly on
    the surface and seal the container. When ready to use,
    thaw and continue with the recipe as below.

    Bring 5 quarts water to a rolling boil. Add the salt and
    the pasta at the same time. Cook precisely as indicated
    on the package directions. Just before draining, set
    aside 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the
    pasta; while it is still dripping wet, return it to the
    pan. Add the\ pesto and the 3 tablespoons grated cheese,
    blending well with a wooden spoon and working in a few
    tablespoons of the reserved cooking water or more, if
    needed, to loosen up the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
    Transfer to individual plates and scatter the chopped
    pistachios over each.

    Pass additional grated cheese at the table.

    * If the membrane of the pistachios doesn't peel off
    easily after rubbing them with your fingers, blanch
    them in boiling water for about 1 minute. Drain, shock
    in cold water, and dry the nuts in a paper towel. Toast
    them lightly, and when they cool, peel off any skins that
    haven't come off.

    Recipe by: Julia della Croce

    Serves 4 to 6

    From: http://www.npr.org

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Thu Jan 23 12:11:14 2025
    Hi Dave,

    It had a small cavity so he used it for heating coffee or soups
    mostly. Don't think he ever "cooked" any regular food in it. He did

    Probably thought at that time that the home microwave would ever be so popular. Back in the late 70s, Steve and I got ice cream cones quite
    often from a Shop Kwik (like 7-11). They had a small (must have been a microwave) oven for heating sandwiches and such like; I never paid that much attention to it.

    And the technology was still young. They had yet to 'splore the possibilities.

    There's probably a lot that a microwave can do that hasn't yet been
    explored. Just takes time and inquiring minds to come up with new ideas
    for it.

    forget and leave his spoon in the coffee cup once when I was there.
    The nuker shot "lightning" across the kitchen. Fortunately neither of
    us was in its path.

    Struck by lightning while operating a microwave. Not something that the EMTs would see very often.

    Fortunately nothing was in its way - people or house wise. But it was sort-of spectacular, with sound effects/

    I imagine so. (G)


    I did this once just to "do it". And, while it can be done I'm of the opinion that the regular boiling water on the stove method is as easy/ easier.

    Title: Microwave Pasta
    Categories: Pasta
    Yield: 1 Method

    Top of the stove may take more energy but it's a lot more efficient in this caase. Also a lot easier to stir every so often, as needed with pasta.

    That was my old time with "cook from scratch" pasta in the nuker. I
    do, sometimes cook short (rotini, penne, etc.) pasta in the crockpot - just have to remember to stir every so often. But, overall a pot on
    the stove is the best. And a strainer basket for that pot is a plus.

    The pot that I call my pasta cooker has a perforated insert that the
    pasta goes into. I usually get the water boiling with the insert in the
    pot, then add the pasta. It's a lot easier to drain the pasta, once
    cooked, with the insert. It's also good for blanching vegetables that
    need to be blanched before freezing. (G)

    This is what I was making when I did the pasta in the slow cooker:


    Title: Fusilli w/Pistachio Pesto
    Categories: Pasta, Nuts, Sauces, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 5 Servings

    Something different, never would have thought of using a slow cooker for
    pasta.
    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ruth Haffly on Sat Jan 25 05:45:00 2025
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    It had a small cavity so he used it for heating coffee or soups
    mostly. Don't think he ever "cooked" any regular food in it. He did

    Probably thought at that time that the home microwave would ever be so popular. Back in the late 70s, Steve and I got ice cream cones quite
    often from a Shop Kwik (like 7-11). They had a small (must have been a microwave) oven for heating sandwiches and such like; I never paid that much attention to it.

    And the technology was still young. They had yet to 'splore the possibilities.

    There's probably a lot that a microwave can do that hasn't yet been explored. Just takes time and inquiring minds to come up with new ideas for it.

    And some things that can be done in the microwave should not be done that
    way. Such as roasts. Voice of experience talking here. Bv)=

    Or my pasta in the nuker tale.

    forget and leave his spoon in the coffee cup once when I was there.
    The nuker shot "lightning" across the kitchen. Fortunately neither of
    us was in its path.

    Struck by lightning while operating a microwave. Not something that the EMTs would see very often.

    Fortunately nothing was in its way - people or house wise. But it was sort-of spectacular, with sound effects/

    I imagine so. (G)

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

    The pot that I call my pasta cooker has a perforated insert that the
    pasta goes into. I usually get the water boiling with the insert in the pot, then add the pasta. It's a lot easier to drain the pasta, once cooked, with the insert. It's also good for blanching vegetables that
    need to be blanched before freezing. (G)

    Sounds very similar to mine.

    This is what I was making when I did the pasta in the slow cooker:

    Title: Fusilli w/Pistachio Pesto
    Categories: Pasta, Nuts, Sauces, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 5 Servings

    Something different, never would have thought of using a slow cooker
    for pasta.

    That's how stuff gets invented. Someone looking for an "easier way".

    This is the recipe that sparked me to try pasta in the slow cooker.
    Dorothy was a member here when I first joined back in the easrly 90s

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    Title: Flatman Family Chicken & Egg Noodles - Crockpot
    Categories: Crockpot, Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables
    Yield: 3 Servings

    MMMMM------------------------EGG NOODLES-----------------------------
    2 lg Eggs; beaten
    1 1/2 c Flour (about)
    pn Salt

    MMMMM----------------------------SOUP---------------------------------
    2 qt W/ater
    3/8 c Chicken gravy mix
    +=OR=+
    1 tb Chicken soup base
    1 c Chicken; chunked
    1 c Onion; diced
    1 c Celery; diced
    1 c Carrot; chopped
    1 ts Rosemary; crushed
    3 ts Seasoned salt (Lawry's)
    1 cl Garlic; minced

    Combine eggs and flour. Add additional flour if needed to
    make stiff, smooth dough. Roll out and cut into strips, set
    aside to dry. Note: General rule of thumb; 1 egg per person
    plus as much flour as can be worked into it.

    Combine rest of ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low
    5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.

    Add noodles to soup and cook additional 3-4 hours or until
    noodles are tender.

    Notes:When I have it, I substitute home made chicken stock
    for the water and chicken gravy mix. Also, sometimes just
    use chicken bullion cubes instead of the gravy mix.

    Also can be cooked on the stovetop but watch carefully it
    doesn't stick as the noodles will soak up a lot of broth.

    Created by Dorothy Flatman

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Sat Jan 25 14:08:14 2025
    Hi Dave,

    And the technology was still young. They had yet to 'splore the possibilities.

    There's probably a lot that a microwave can do that hasn't yet been explored. Just takes time and inquiring minds to come up with new ideas for it.

    And some things that can be done in the microwave should not be done
    that way. Such as roasts. Voice of experience talking here. Bv)=

    Or a canned ham--my learning curve mistake. Also tried drying some
    cornstarch based clay planets for a daughter's science project once,
    another OOPS!


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

    The pot that I call my pasta cooker has a perforated insert that the
    pasta goes into. I usually get the water boiling with the insert in the pot, then add the pasta. It's a lot easier to drain the pasta, once cooked, with the insert. It's also good for blanching vegetables that
    need to be blanched before freezing. (G)

    Sounds very similar to mine.

    Probaly is, mine's a Calphalon, 6 quart pot.


    This is the recipe that sparked me to try pasta in the slow cooker. Dorothy was a member here when I first joined back in the easrly 90s


    Title: Flatman Family Chicken & Egg Noodles - Crockpot
    Categories: Crockpot, Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables
    Yield: 3 Servings

    Created by Dorothy Flatman

    I don't remember if she was on when I joined or she joined shortly after
    I did. I joined in late January, 1994, so right about now, 31 years ago.
    Posted under Steve's name until he went to Korea in March of 1996;
    before he went, he changed the account to my name.


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


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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Mon Jan 27 05:16:00 2025
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    And the technology was still young. They had yet to 'splore the possibilities.

    There's probably a lot that a microwave can do that hasn't yet been explored. Just takes time and inquiring minds to come up with new ideas for it.

    And some things that can be done in the microwave should not be done
    that way. Such as roasts. Voice of experience talking here. Bv)=

    Or a canned ham--my learning curve mistake. Also tried drying some cornstarch based clay planets for a daughter's science project once, another OOPS!

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

    The pot that I call my pasta cooker has a perforated insert that the
    pasta goes into. I usually get the water boiling with the insert in the pot, then add the pasta. It's a lot easier to drain the pasta, once cooked, with the insert. It's also good for blanching vegetables that
    need to be blanched before freezing. (G)

    Sounds very similar to mine.

    Probaly is, mine's a Calphalon, 6 quart pot.

    This is the recipe that sparked me to try pasta in the slow cooker. Dorothy was a member here when I first joined back in the easrly 90s

    Title: Flatman Family Chicken & Egg Noodles - Crockpot
    Categories: Crockpot, Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables
    Yield: 3 Servings

    Created by Dorothy Flatman

    I don't remember if she was on when I joined or she joined shortly
    after I did. I joined in late January, 1994, so right about now, 31
    years ago. Posted under Steve's name until he went to Korea in March of 1996; before he went, he changed the account to my name.

    Dorothy came and went. Sometimes she was quite prolific. Other times
    not a keystroke from her for months. Met her at the Seattle picnic.

    You couldn't serve this to Steve. But, I'd bet you have a non-desset
    pudding recipe you could substitute for the corn pudd.

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

    Title: Peppered Beef Tip Roast & Corn Pudding [Oregon]
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Puddings
    Yield: 10 Servings

    4 lb (to 6) beef round tip roast

    MMMMM-------------------------SEASONING------------------------------
    2 ts Cracked black pepper
    2 ts Dry mustard
    1 lg Clove garlic; crushed
    1/2 ts Ground allspice
    1/2 ts Ground cayenne
    1 ts Vegetable oil

    MMMMM------------------------CORN PUDDING-----------------------------
    20 oz Whole kernel corn; defrosted
    1 sm Onion; quartered
    2 c Milk
    2 lg Eggs
    8 1/2 oz Pkg corn muffin mix
    1 c Shredded cheddar cheese

    Heat oven to 325oF/160oC. Combine seasoning ingredients.
    Rub evenly into surface of beef roast.

    Place roast fat side up on rack in shallow roasting pan.
    Insert meat thermometer into thickest part, not touching
    bone or fat. Do not add water or cover roast. Roast
    approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/2 to 3
    hours for medium.

    Remove roast from oven when thermometer registers
    140oF/60oC (medium-rare) or 155oF/68oC (medium). This will
    be a few degrees below final desired doneness. Tent roast
    loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand fifteen minutes.
    Roast temperature will continue to rise to final desired
    doneness and will be easier to carve. Carve meat across
    the grain, when possible.

    CORN PUDDING: Approximately one hour before serving,
    process corn and onion in food processor fitted with steel
    blade until corn is broken but not pureed. Add milk and
    eggs; process just until blended. Add muffin mix and half
    teaspoon salt; process only until mixed. Pour into greased
    11x7-inch baking dish. Bake in 325oF/160oC oven forty-five
    to fifty minutes or until edges are golden. Sprinkle with
    cheese; broil three to four inches from heat, until cheese
    melts and top is crusty.

    Makes eight to twelve servings.

    Source: Supermarket free beef recipes handout from Oregon
    Beef Council; typos by Dorothy Flatman 1999

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Mon Jan 27 14:45:52 2025
    Hi Dave,

    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    This is the recipe that sparked me to try pasta in the slow cooker. Dorothy was a member here when I first joined back in the easrly 90s

    Title: Flatman Family Chicken & Egg Noodles - Crockpot
    Categories: Crockpot, Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables
    Yield: 3 Servings

    Created by Dorothy Flatman

    I don't remember if she was on when I joined or she joined shortly
    after I did. I joined in late January, 1994, so right about now, 31
    years ago. Posted under Steve's name until he went to Korea in March of 1996; before he went, he changed the account to my name.

    Dorothy came and went. Sometimes she was quite prolific. Other times
    not a keystroke from her for months. Met her at the Seattle picnic.

    First picnic we got to was the 2007 one at the Shipps. We'd been in
    either AZ or HI, time and money prohibiting us from attending any before
    that. In September, 2006 we moved to Savannah so were able to get to a
    few subsequent picnics, usually combining them with trips to visit our
    parents.


    You couldn't serve this to Steve. But, I'd bet you have a non-desset pudding recipe you could substitute for the corn pudd.


    Title: Peppered Beef Tip Roast & Corn Pudding [Oregon]
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Puddings
    Yield: 10 Servings

    Probably a good Yorkshire pudding would work; I've got recipies but not
    tried making it--yet.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ruth Haffly on Tue Jan 28 18:39:00 2025
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    This is the recipe that sparked me to try pasta in the slow cooker. Dorothy was a member here when I first joined back in the easrly 90s

    Title: Flatman Family Chicken & Egg Noodles - Crockpot
    Categories: Crockpot, Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables
    Yield: 3 Servings

    Created by Dorothy Flatman

    I don't remember if she was on when I joined or she joined shortly
    after I did. I joined in late January, 1994, so right about now, 31
    years ago. Posted under Steve's name until he went to Korea in March of 1996; before he went, he changed the account to my name.

    Dorothy came and went. Sometimes she was quite prolific. Other times
    not a keystroke from her for months. Met her at the Seattle picnic.

    First picnic we got to was the 2007 one at the Shipps. We'd been in
    either AZ or HI, time and money prohibiting us from attending any
    before that. In September, 2006 we moved to Savannah so were able to
    get to a few subsequent picnics, usually combining them with trips to visit our parents.

    My first picnic was at Pat Stockett's in Hayneville, AL. Tossed my rig
    for chilli cooking in the back of my little Mazda pickup and set out.
    Showed up at Pat's back door unanounced and was made welcome. Met Michael
    Loo, Dr. Don Houston,and his Ukranian bride, Neysa Dormish and her hubby
    The Shipps didn't attend as they were fueding with Neysa. That was '98

    The next year the picnic was in Quebec and I took my sister, Georgia. We
    had a grand old time and on the way home she turned to me and said "We
    could put one of these on. Couldn't YOU, big brother?"

    Thus was born the Y2K picnic. Wheeeeeeee

    You couldn't serve this to Steve. But, I'd bet you have a non-desset pudding recipe you could substitute for the corn pudd.

    Title: Peppered Beef Tip Roast & Corn Pudding [Oregon]
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Puddings
    Yield: 10 Servings

    Probably a good Yorkshire pudding would work; I've got recipies but not tried making it--yet.

    Or something like this .....

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    Title: Caramelized Onion & Bacon Stuffing
    Categories: Breads, Pork, Poultry, Herbs, Vegetables
    Yield: 10 servings

    1/2 c (125 ml) butter
    9 c (25 l) sweet bread; in small
    - cubes
    8 sl Maple smoked bacon; in samll
    - pieces
    3 Onions; chopped
    1 1/2 c (375 ml) celery; diced
    1 tb (15 ml) garlic; minced
    1 tb (15 ml) thyme; chopped
    1/4 c (60 ml) parsley; chopped
    2 lg Eggs
    2 c (500 ml) chicken stock
    Pepper

    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook
    the bread cubes for 5 minutes, stirring frequently,
    until they are golden-brown. Set aside on a plate.

    In the same pot, cook the bacon and onions for 4 to 5
    minutes until they are golden-brown.

    Add the celery and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes,
    stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender.

    Put the bread cubes back into the pot. Add the thyme and
    parsley. Stir.

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and stock. Season
    with pepper. Add to the pot and stir to fully coat the
    bread cubes with the egg mixture.

    Grease a 13" X 9" (33 cm x 23 cm) baking dish and pour
    the stuffing into it. Smooth out the surface. Place the
    baking dish in the oven about 40 to 50 minutes before
    the roast is done cooking.

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.5ingredients15minutes.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Wed Jan 29 13:01:28 2025
    Hi Dave,


    I don't remember if she was on when I joined or she joined shortly
    after I did. I joined in late January, 1994, so right about now, 31
    years ago. Posted under Steve's name until he went to Korea in March of 1996; before he went, he changed the account to my name.

    Dorothy came and went. Sometimes she was quite prolific. Other times
    not a keystroke from her for months. Met her at the Seattle picnic.

    First picnic we got to was the 2007 one at the Shipps. We'd been in
    either AZ or HI, time and money prohibiting us from attending any
    before that. In September, 2006 we moved to Savannah so were able to
    get to a few subsequent picnics, usually combining them with trips to visit our parents.

    My first picnic was at Pat Stockett's in Hayneville, AL. Tossed my rig
    for chilli cooking in the back of my little Mazda pickup and set out. Showed up at Pat's back door unanounced and was made welcome. Met
    Michael Loo, Dr. Don Houston,and his Ukranian bride, Neysa Dormish and
    her hubby The Shipps didn't attend as they were fueding with Neysa.
    That was '98

    We were still in AZ; that was the year Deborah graduated from high
    school.

    The next year the picnic was in Quebec and I took my sister,
    Georgia. DD> We had a grand old time and on the way home she turned to
    me and said DD> "We DD> could put one of these on. Couldn't YOU, big
    brother?"

    Thus was born the Y2K picnic. Wheeeeeeee

    And we hosted the 2019 picnic, to date, the last one.

    You couldn't serve this to Steve. But, I'd bet you have a
    non-desset DD> pudding recipe you could substitute for the corn pudd.

    Title: Peppered Beef Tip Roast & Corn Pudding [Oregon]
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Puddings
    Yield: 10 Servings

    Probably a good Yorkshire pudding would work; I've got recipies but not tried making it--yet.

    Or something like this .....

    Title: Caramelized Onion & Bacon Stuffing DD> Categories:
    Breads, Pork, Poultry, Herbs, Vegetables DD> Yield: 10 servings


    HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,


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    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Fri Jan 31 08:14:00 2025
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    First picnic we got to was the 2007 one at the Shipps. We'd been in
    either AZ or HI, time and money prohibiting us from attending any
    before that. In September, 2006 we moved to Savannah so were able to
    get to a few subsequent picnics, usually combining them with trips to visit our parents.

    My first picnic was at Pat Stockett's in Hayneville, AL. Tossed my rig
    for chilli cooking in the back of my little Mazda pickup and set out. Showed up at Pat's back door unanounced and was made welcome. Met
    Michael Loo, Dr. Don Houston,and his Ukranian bride, Neysa Dormish and
    her hubby The Shipps didn't attend as they were fueding with Neysa.
    That was '98

    We were still in AZ; that was the year Deborah graduated from high
    school.

    The next year the picnic was in Quebec and I took my sister,
    Georgia. DD> We had a grand old time and on the way home she turned to
    me and said DD> "We DD> could put one of these on. Couldn't YOU, big
    brother?"

    Thus was born the Y2K picnic. Wheeeeeeee

    And we hosted the 2019 picnic, to date, the last one.

    I was sorry to have missed that one. I don't remember if 'twas health
    issues or work that got in the way. Probably health.

    All of my regular "get together" groups have dwindled. My Thursday
    Chilli Lunch group is down to just me. Same for the Sunday Breakfast
    Bunch. And the oldest group - former users of Springfield's first
    multi-line (dial up) BBS, Minnie - is down to just four regulars at
    our monthly get-togethers. We used to have at least two "Minnie Fest"
    deals a year with 30 or more attendees. Dad.

    You couldn't serve this to Steve. But, I'd bet you have a non-desset pudding recipe you could substitute for the corn pudd.

    Title: Peppered Beef Tip Roast & Corn Pudding [Oregon]
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Puddings
    Yield: 10 Servings

    Probably a good Yorkshire pudding would work; I've got recipies but not tried making it--yet.

    Or something like this .....

    Title: Caramelized Onion & Bacon Stuffing
    Categories: Breads, Pork, Poultry, Herbs, Vegetables
    Yield: 10 servings

    HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,

    I agree.

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

    Title: Crawfish Etouffee - Picnic
    Categories: Loo, Seafood, Herbs, Chilies, Rice
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1/4 c Butter
    1/4 c Shortening
    1/2 c Flour
    3 md Onions; chopped
    1 Celery rib; minced (opt)
    2 1/2 md Green peppers; diced
    5 cl Garlic; mashed
    2 qt Milder Ro-Tel Chopped
    - Tomatoes
    2 ts Thyme
    1/2 ts Oregano
    1/2 ts Basil
    6 Fresh sage leaves; chopped
    2 lb Peeled crawfish tails
    - (that's what was
    - available)
    Hot sauce
    Hot rice
    3 Scallions; chopped (opt)

    UDD sez: This was some good. I brought home ALL the
    leftovers

    Melt butter and shortening. Mix in flour and stir
    constantly over low heat to make a medium brown roux.
    Add onions and celery and stir over medium heat for a
    minute. Add peppers and stir over medium heat for a
    minute. Add garlic and stir over medium heat for a
    minute. Add tomatoes and herbs. Cook over low heat an
    arbitrary length of time, at least 20 min. Add crawfish
    tails 15 minutes before serving.

    Season to taste with hot sauce. Serve over rice and
    sprinkled with scallions (which I forgot).

    Michael Loo's recipe, Alabama Jam (Echo Picnic) 1998

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    Format by Dave Drum - 17 August 98

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Fri Jan 31 14:48:26 2025
    Hi Dave,

    her hubby The Shipps didn't attend as they were fueding with Neysa.
    That was '98

    We were still in AZ; that was the year Deborah graduated from high
    school.

    The next year the picnic was in Quebec and I took my sister,
    Georgia. DD> We had a grand old time and on the way home she turned to
    me and said DD> "We DD> could put one of these on. Couldn't YOU, big
    brother?"

    Thus was born the Y2K picnic. Wheeeeeeee

    And we hosted the 2019 picnic, to date, the last one.

    I was sorry to have missed that one. I don't remember if 'twas health issues or work that got in the way. Probably health.

    I don't recall either but it was just us, Michael, the Shipps, Nancy
    Bachus and Mark Lewis.


    All of my regular "get together" groups have dwindled. My Thursday

    Between Covid, old age, moves, etc, a lot of people we knew when we
    first moved to WF are gone. Still a good number of folks we've known for
    almost as long as we've been here, but, that's life. (G)

    Or something like this .....

    Title: Caramelized Onion & Bacon Stuffing
    Categories: Breads, Pork, Poultry, Herbs, Vegetables
    Yield: 10 servings

    HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,

    I agree.

    'Tis a possible for a "one of these days........." (G)


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    Ruth
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