Subj : Re: Route 66
To : Mike Powell
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat May 06 2023 07:44:17
-=> Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
> I was friends with the originator of the Cozy Dog, Ed Waldmire. In the
> 60s and 70s before they moved to the current location they were joined
> at the hip with a Dairy Queen. I used to get a double cheeseburger and
> fries then cross the dining room for DQ chocolate shake as my beverage.
MP> Neat!
> Ed was also an anti-war activist and had a huge library of books on the
> subject which he lent freely.
MP> The current location still has a library in the center of the dining
MP> room.
f you noticed the maps and artwork posted on the walls they were by Bob
Waldmire (Ed's son) who was a well-known character along Route 66. His
brother Buz has put up a web site in Bob's memory @
https://www.bobwaldmire.com/pages/about-bob
I miss the guy. We shared many a cuppa over the years when he was in
town .... always knew where he was because of the decorated VW bus he
drove back and forth from Spring-a-leak to his winter quarters in New
Mexico. BTW - that VW van was the inspiration for "Fillmore" in the
animated feature 'Cars".
> I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
> town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the
> original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
> It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes -
> Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees -
> although their chilli sucks.
MP> I will remember to avoid the chilli if I am back in the area.
> Too bad the Pig Hip restaurant in Broadwell, IL (just south of Lincoln)
> was destroyed by a tragic fire before you made your trip. They also
> had excellent food and were on the National Register of Historic Places.
MP> I stopped by the ruins to pay my respects and take a few photos.
I miss that place.
> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
> Title: Route 66 Pig Hip Sandwich
> Categories: Pork, Sauces, Sandwiches
> Yield: 4 Servings
MP> Thanks. I will have to save this one. :)
And, hopefully, make the recipe. It really is a good sandwich. Bv)=
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Cozy Dog Drive In's Corn Dog Recipe (deep fryer)
Categories: Breads, Sausages
Yield: 10 Servings
1 c Flour
1 1/2 c Corn meal
1 ts Baking powder
2 1/4 c Milk
1/2 tb Sugar
ds Salt
2 tb Louisiana hot sauce (opt)
10 Hot dogs (or for a real
- treat/heart-stopper,
- Polish sausage)
10 (6" to 8") wood sticks or
- thin pointed dowels *
Bud's Corn Dog Recipe
Combine all ingredients to form a batter. If too thick
add a little more milk. Insert skewers into the pups. Dip
in batter and drop them into hot oil. Fry to golden
brown.
This was based on a recipe in our family cookbook with
this append to it: These are like the corn dogs sold at
county fairs. The "Cozy Dog" drive in is a landmark in
Springfield, Illinois. They specialize in these, and it
is sometimes rumored that Uncle Bob (my late uncle,
Robert Bumgarner) knew the owner and got his recipe.
I added the hot sauce and re-adjusted some quantities.
Serve with mustard.
This is guaranteed to get your grease and cholesterol
levels right up there!
* like a popsickle stick or a wooden skewer.
Source: Bud Cloyd
Servings: 10
RECIPE FROM:
http://www.recipesource.com
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