Subj : Re: Chicken Salad
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Tue Jul 04 2023 05:59:08
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> House was built in 1992, don't know if any topsoil was added between
RH> then and when we bought it. Probably not, tho we've thought of getting
RH> some to level out the yard a bit.
DD> I've been dumping my collected coffee grunds around the depression in
DD> the front yard where a storm drain (go figger) is located to make the
DD> depression less steep and deep.
RH> Steve's coffee grounds usually go into the compost barrel or directly
RH> on the roses.
Same effect. I only have one rose - it grows at the end of my decorative
evergreens that are currently in front of the house. They will disappear
when I put in my raised bed garden ... which will be another place to put
the spent coffee grounds.
DD> We had a major storm hit my town on 29 Junw and take out about 60+% of
DD> the electric supply. So my bedroom computer that plays jazz to me as a
DD> "white noise" generator has benn inoperable. As has been the AC, the
DD> electric ranges, etc. Power came back on early this morning (about
DD> 2:20 as near as I can figure). The power outage came just as I was
DD> reachining for the <CTRL> S to save the recipes I had been inputting.
DD> Now I have 5 recipes to pound back in. Bv)=
RH> Sigh! Good to see you back on line. This is my first time on the
RH> computer since we left home, will be here for a bit, then move on to
RH> VT.
Fortunately I have learned over the years to save my work as I go along.
I was saving every five recipes - and just happened to get caught out.
Those recipes are now pounded back in and the whole batch of 50 fishy
recipes are waiting for their trip through MMconv and into Meal Master
before appearing in the echo as part of my daily bulk recipe postings.
DD> the comings and goings of other trucks didn't bother me as my truck
DD> was usually running to power the AC or heater (depending on the
DD> calendar) and the radio was on to provide "white noise". And I
DD> would roll a dollar bill up in the driver's window to keep the
DD> "lot lizards" from banging on the door soliciting trade.
RH> Never had any of the "lot lizards" but have had some folks come by to
RH> take a look at the R-Pod. Had a busload of farmers and wives at a rest
RH> stop in TN take a look at it. (G)
DD> Well, the lizards wouldn't bother you guys because you're not
DD> potential profit. Bv)=
RH> No, and we don't send out "drop by" vibes when staying at a truck stop.
RH> Sometimes, when staying at a W-M lot, we will talk with other
RH> boondockers, but those are rare times. Most often it's "pull in, set
RH> up, go to bed, wake up and pull out"; occaisionally if someone needs
RH> help setting up or otherwise we'll meet a fellow camper.
DD> My fingers live a life of their own. My KA attachment is *not* new.
DD> I've had (and used) it for a while.
DD> It's a $100 (at Amazon) attachment. I paid a lot less - but I've had
DD> mine for several (20+) years. Cuisinart has a stand-alone for U$80.
RH> That's what we have.
DD> How does it work for you? The KA attachment is certainly a lot easier
DD> than the old wooden bucket that my grand dad filled with ice and rock
DD> salt around the hand cranked I scream maker. All the children took a
DD> turn at the crank. Bv)=
RH> We've always had electric ice cream makers. The Cuisinart one works
RH> quite well, have to remember to pre chill the cannister so it resides
RH> in the freezer when we're not making ice cream.
Thanks for the information. I don't have the available freezer space as
I stock-up on bargains when available and keepn the freezer full of
future meals. Bv)=
DD> I may get the Cuisinart if I can find a place on my limited counter
DD> top area to put it.
RH> BTW, we're goinng to be on the road for a bit. I will have my computer
RH> with me since we're not flying so will hopefully have a chance to log
RH> in from time to time and catch up with the echo. It'll be easier when
RH> we're visiting family; the mission trip part will be busier.
DD> I know the words to that song. Will this be the first outing for your
DD> new tow-along camper?
RH> First real one; Steve had it to amateur radio field day last week.
RH> We've discovered several things that need attention (here or back
RH> home), other things we'd like to add or have added and want to move,
RH> etc. My mind still halfway looks for the Frontier and R-Pod when we
RH> stop at a rest area or otherwise tho it has helped that we've had the
RH> F-150 for a few months (now sort of used to looking for it in a parking
RH> lot). The kitchen area doesn't have the work space of the R-Pod but it
RH> has an almost full size fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove, oven,
RH> microwave, dinette seating, nice size sink................Still working
RH> out best stowage space for things as we don't have the pantry that the
RH> R-Pod had.
Rather like moving in to a new home. It takes a while to get everything
situated the way you want it.
Here's one of the recipes I had to re-enter - looks good
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Tuna Steak on Fettuccine
Categories: Seafood, Pasta, Herbs, Wine, Vegetables
Yield: 2 servings
8 tb White wine or chicken broth;
- divided
3 tb Olive oil; divided
1 ts Dried basil; divided
1 ts Dried oregano; divided
1/4 ts Salt; divided
1/8 ts Pepper; divided
10 oz Tuna, swordfish or halibut
- steak; cut in half
1/2 c Thin sliced sweet onion
1 c Canned diced tomatoes;
- undrained
1/4 ts Brown sugar
3 oz Uncooked fettuccine
In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tablespoons wine, 2
tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon
oregano, and half the salt and pepper; add tuna. Turn to
coat; cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until
tender. Add tomatoes, brown sugar and remaining wine,
basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; simmer, uncovered, until bubbly and slightly
thickened, 4-6 minutes. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine
according to package directions.
Drain tuna, discarding marinade. Place tuna over tomato
mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered,
until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork,
about 6 minutes. Remove tuna and keep warm. Drain
fettuccine; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat.
Divide between two plates; top with tuna.
Caren Stearns, Austin, Texas
Makes: 2 servings
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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