Subj : Re: Packrats
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Jan 15 2024 06:49:00

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

DD> As long as it's not sweet. The beer, Shiner Bock, is "well-hopped? and
DD> therefore bitter. Which is why I suggest the replacements that I did.

RH> The hops are the main thing we find objectionable in beer.

DD> They do add a bitter component. All Australian beers AFAICS are well
DD> hopped and one of the most popular is "Victoria Bitter"  Bv)= Too bad
DD> not of the Australian bunch are on the echo any longer. They could hop
DD> right on this topic.

RH> Except I thought the discussion of alcoholic drinks was off topic--or
RH> have the rules changed?

We're discussing its use in cooking which brings it right back on-topic.
Discussion of brewing beer, making wine or distilling hard hooch is, and
ever shall be, off-topic.

DD>       Title: Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
DD>  Categories: Five, Chocolate, Dairy
DD>       Yield: 60 servings

RH> Now those I'd scarf down in a New York minute. (G) Went to the local
RH> farmer's market today, first time this year as Steve finally tested
RH> negative for Covid. Got a number of goodies--slice of NY cheesecake,
RH> slice of carrot cake, a couple of mixed berry empanadas, a blueberry
RH> scone, a couple of sausage rolls and some kettle corn. Had gone to
RH> Wegman's yesterday so was stocked already on produce.

Where my town's farmer's market is located (downtown) it's easier to
park away from the center of the city and ride the bus. I have a "true"
farmer's market/stand closer than downtown with Suttill's Garden, a truck
farm and greenhouse operation that is grandfathered in - which means no
Johnny-come-lately can set up shop within the city limits given the laws
passed to prohibit raising livestock/chickens and crops inside the city.

Here's a link to a nice article about the place:

https://www.illinoistimes.com/food-drink/keeping-suttills-gardens-in-the-family-12152035

RH> ... If your mind goes blank, remember to turn off the sound.

Is that a memo to politicians?

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

     Title: Bauernfruhstuck (Farmer's Breakfast)
Categories: Pork, Eggs, Vegetables, Potatoes, Dairy
     Yield: 4 Servings

     4 md Potatoes
     4 sl Bacon; diced
     3 lg Eggs
     3 tb Milk
   1/2 ts Salt
     1 c  Ham; in small cubes
     2 md Tomatoes; Peeled
     1 tb Chives; Chopped

 Boil unpeeled potatoes 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water,
 peel and set aside to cool. Slice potatoes. In a large
 fry-pan cook bacon until transparent.

 Add the potato slices; cook until lightly browned. Blend
 eggs with milk and salt. Stir in the cubed ham. Cut the
 tomatoes into thin wedges; add to the egg mixture. Pour
 the egg mixture over the potatoes in the fry-pan.

 Cook until the eggs are set. Sprinkle with chopped chives
 and serve at once.

 From: http://www.recipesource.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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