Subj : Re: Keyboards was: Alive?
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Jan 09 2023 06:52:00

-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

(combined with 1st post reply)

DD> Chilli Suppers are big around here ... not surprising since the
DD> legislature designated Springfield as the "Chilli Capital of the
DD> Civilized Universe".

RH> Not a surprise. Western NY usually made chowder--I know it had chicken
RH> in it but don't remember other meats. At one time my mom had a copy of
RH> the recipe Dad's family used but it vanished into a black hole before I
RH> could make a copy of it. My brother has the family chowder pot but
RH> AFAIK, it's just taking up space in his garage.

DD> Pancake and Sausage breakfasts are a big deal as well. Went to one 2
DD> Sundays ago, And I'll hit another next Sunday. Waiting for the
DD> announcement of the Italian-American War Veterans pancake and
DD> (Italian) sausage breakfast. Bit of a different flavour for breakfast.

RH> Sounds good. The Legion and Auxillary do a pancake breakfast once a
RH> month as a fundraiser & the VFW has a chuck wagon (burgers and hot
RH> dogs) they take to community events as their major fund raiser.

Post 32 (where my brother was commander for a couple of years) has "The
Mess Hall" which is open to the public. It's a pub serving both food and
"adult" beverages. Profits are a big part of the Post's budget. They host
a chilli cook-off as well as a couple of chicken-fry fundraisers every
year. They are well known in the north end of town for their fried buzzard.

    8<----- Jump to chilli ----->B

RH> Around here, people like beans in their chili. That should increase the
RH> yield.

DD> People in this area like beans (except kidney beans) in their red
DD> chilli. Chile Verde (green) not so much.

RH> Seems like anything goes here from what I've seen. The beanless chilis
RH> don't seem to do as well, despite our years of trying to educate folks
RH> as to what true chili is.

Texas chauvanists have spent years trying to convince people that beans
don't belog in chilli. Chilli was developed by trail cooks adding chilies
and other spices to beef that had "gone off" due to lack of refrigeration.
They added beans to the mix to stretch the budget since beans are waaaay
less expensive than beef.

RH> Thanks, next Tuesday I get the new joint, after that heals, the tendon
RH> will be fixed. First one I have therapy right away, second one I need
RH> to keep the hand immobile for a month before I can start therapy.

Hang in there. Sometimes life sucks but it beats what's in second place.

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

     Title: Roy Rogers Crispy Fried Chicken - Copycat
Categories: Poultry, Herbs, Dairy
     Yield: 1 Serving

     2 tb Flour
   1/2 tb Cornstarch
     1 ts Salt
   1/2 ts Accent seasoning (MSG)
   1/2 ts Ground black pepper
   1/4 ts Onion powder
   1/4 ts Powdered sugar
   1/8 ts Paprika
     3    Chicken drumsticks
          Oil for deep-fryer
   1/2 ts Powdered egg white
     3 tb Milk

 Pre-heat your deep fryer to 375øF/190øC.

 In a mixing bowl, blend egg whites and milk with a wire
 whisk -- set aside.(Make sure they're mixed
 thoroughly--somewhat "frothy".).

 Measure dry ingredients into a gallon sized Zip Lock type
 bag, close, and shake well to mix.

 Generously coat the drumsticks with the milk-egg mixture,
 and place them in the bag of seasonings. (I recommend
 doing 3 at a time) Then shake the bag until well coated.

 Drop into deep fryer and allow to cook 15 minutes. (Fry no
 more than 9 at a time -- and if cooking 9, go 18-22 min,
 eyeball 'em) When the drumsticks are done, they will be a
 dark golden brown.

 Remove crispy chicken and drain on a paper towel lined
 plate. CAUTION! They will be very HOT, so allow them to
 cool 5-8 minutes before serving.

 Note: You can remove the skin for "skinless crispy
 chicken" if you prefer.

 Note 2: Try this coating recipe and cooking method with
 CHICKEN TENDERS. Just cut up boneless breasts into bite
 sized pieces, coat with milk-egg/seasoning and deep fry.

 Note 3: You can also use this coating and cooking method
 for wings, thighs, breasts etc. Just be sure to coat well
 and adjust cooking time for the different sizes of
 chicken.

 By Impera Magna on May 27, 2005

 From: http://www.food.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

... 'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds. -- Malaclypse the Younger
--- MultiMail/Win v0.52
* Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12)