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To   : Shawn Highfield
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Nov 16 2024 19:58:00

-=> Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

DD> What is that in American shackels? If my "top of the head" exchane
DD> rate is correct - about U$10. Which ain't bad if you're doing coffee.

SH> About right.  Since I left the finance business I don't know exchange
SH> rates anymore. LOL   I also don't watch international news, I only know
SH> who won your election because Andrea told me.

I remember the first trip to Canada w/Hoosier Tire. We were doing an
Indy Car race at San Air in Quebec. So we crossed at Detroit/Windsor.
After clearing customs we set off down the 401 and stopped at one of the
service plazas to get a meal. I paid with a U$20 for a CAD7 check and the
cashier gav me back CAD22 and change. I though to myself "I'm gonna like
this."

DD> buy coffee out. By the time I hit the diner I've already had my
DD> coffee for the day. And water is alm ost always "complimentary".

SH> I mostly do get a cup of coffee out,

DD> cafe. My preferred tater is either 1/2" (12mm) cubes or Tater Tots
DD> deep fried. Or really crispy shredded hash browns.

SH> I like the shredded ones the most.

If they're well done (crispy). I also had a favourite place that did a
thing they called "cottage fries" which was 1/4" cubes of potato deep
fried and with a garlic butter sauce. I liked it so well I managed to
get the recipe for the sauce so could do it at home.

DD> I also do a version of McDonald's Egg McMuffin using bratwurst
DD> patties or Italian sausage patties.

SH> Sounds good!

Tends to freak people out who are expecting regular "breakfast" sausage
with its sage undertone and they get something with a lot of oregano
and basil, etc. Or a fairly bland, but different flavoured altogether
bratwurst patty.   Bv)=

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

     Title: Bratwurst Burgers w/Braised Onions
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Breads, Cheese, Beer
     Yield: 4 Servings

     1 tb Oil
     1 lg Onion; sliced
     1 md Red bell pepper; sliced
     1 md Yellow bell pepper; sliced
     1 c  Dark beer

MMMMM--------------------------BURGERS-------------------------------
     1 lb Bratwurst patties
     1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
     1 tb Milk
   3/4 c  Seasoned bread crumbs
     4 sl Muenster cheese
     4    Hamburger buns; split,
          - toasted
     8 ts Spicy brown mustard

 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion
 and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer.
 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until
 vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated,
 15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

 In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs
 in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture,
 then roll in crumb mixture to coat.

 In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers until
 juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side; top with
 cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve
 burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.

 Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

 Makes: 4 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

MMMMM

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