Subj : Repairs was:Towing the Li
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Jul 25 2024 07:06:00
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times
RH> when we had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling
RH> unit), a windfall has come in at the same time to pay for it.
DD> Found money is *always* nice.
RH> Yes, but no such windfalls this week. Truck needed some routine work,
RH> a/c return failed and had to be replaced & system cleaned, then
RH> something in the upright freezer jammed the door just slightly open &
RH> iced up the system. Found that in time to rescue most everything, gave
RH> us a chance to weed out some stuff. Thankfully, Tricare for Life and
RH> Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
RH> to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
RH> got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
Serviceman (current/former) and first responders get discounts in many
places. AutoZone gives 10% - if they ask. If they are in uniform I hit
the "DISCOUNT" tab automatically.
DD> Bruo (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
DD> changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is
DD> jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low
DD> transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and
DD> there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
RH> Hopefully nothing too serious. Steve dropped off the camper today
RH> for the work that needs doing, and hopefully covered by insurance.
They kept it overnight waiting for a call-back from BMW as they had to
ask for help. Hopefully I'll get the car back today - even if they have
to wait for parts.
DD> 8<----- WHACK ----->8
DD> The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
DD> once in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
RH> Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
DD> There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
DD> same all over the country. Bv)=
RH> True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the
RH> boot. Well known as stone cutters.
DD> Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
RH> No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said to and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
DD> Title: Swiss Chicken Casserole (Crock Pot)
DD> Categories: Poultry, Cheese, Soups, Dairy
DD> Yield: 6 Servings
RH> Nice an easy.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Sicilian Beef One Pot
Categories: Beef, Mushrooms, Vegetables, Sauces
Yield: 4 servings
1/2 c A-P flour
1 ts Salt; divided
1/4 ts Black pepper
2 1/2 lb Beef stew meat; trimmed
4 tb Oil; divided
1 lb Fresh mushrooms; quartered
1 lg Green bell pepper; chopped
1 lg Onion; chopped
2 cl Garlic; minced
1 3/4 c Beef broth
26 oz Jar spaghetti sauce
28 oz Can diced tomatoes;
- undrained
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt,
and the black pepper. Roll beef in flour mixture,
coating completely. In a soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons
oil over high heat until hot; brown beef on all sides
for 5 minutes.
Remove beef from pot; set aside. Add mushrooms, bell
pepper, onion, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to
pot, and cook 5 minutes, or until onions are tender,
stirring occasionally.
Add remaining ingredients, including remaining 1/2
teaspoon salt; return beef to pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until
beef is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.mrfood.com
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