Subj : Re: Names

Subj : Re: Names
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Dec 28 2024 06:03:00

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

DD> One of my favourite pizza places has been sold and is currently being
DD> renovated for re-opening. Bill Pope, the guy who bought Charlie

RH> Hopefully he will be able to get it back on its feet and do well.

RH> Maybe some place to check out if ever in the area?

DD> Bill is quite the entrepeneur. Whern he took over Charlie Parker's he

DD> Gabby's quit all but drive-thru during the covid crisis and never went
DD> back to inside service. They used to have the best thin-crust pizza in

RH> "New and improved" isn't always so. The "old and still the same" can be
RH> just as good, if not better, for most people. Owner may be thinking
RH> that the new will make more money but if it's not as good as the old,
RH> it won't.

My motto is "Dance with who brung you!"

DD> change in the recipe. Part of the deal was the "original" recipe and
DD> contact with one of the kitchen supervisors who ran the kitchen
DD> pre-pandemic. He'll do well.

RH> As long as he hires good help.

I predict that he will. All of his staff at Charlie Parker's - with the
exception of one "new hire" who was caught adding unauthorised tips to
credit cards. I was one of those who was got. She added a U$5 tip to an
U$8.89 tab. It was easy to spot since I never tip via plastic. Always
on the table. And always in my "wairess bait" format. Gold dollar coins,
half-dollar coins and U$2 bills. Gets me remembered favourably and I get
sparkling service on sbsequent visits. Bv)=

DD> 8<----- CHOP ----->8

RH> We put them in a couple of years ago, concentrating on herbs but last
RH> spring did sugar snap peas also.

DD> Bingo. I had not thought of them. But, now .......

RH> Easy to grow, easy to prepare. Pick, wash and eat raw. (G)

Or use 'em in stir fries.

8<----- SNIP ----->8

DD> Here's one that calls for wine. I've made it with and without wine and
DD> the quality/taste does not suffer.

DD> Title: Classic Beef Stew
DD> Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Wine, Stews
DD> Yield: 9 Servings

RH> My basic beef stew is meat, onion, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms and
RH> tomatoes. Other add ins, if in the fridge include celery, turnip or
RH> parsnips. The tomato is usually in the form of sauce, as part of the
RH> liquids. A splash of red wine adds some depth to the flavor without
RH> overpowering other flavors.

Maybe it's my taster. But I couldn't determine any difference in that
recipe.

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

Title: 3-Envelope Crockpot Roast (Without The Envelopes)
Categories: Five, Beef, Herbs
Yield: 8 Servings

3 lb Chuck roast; trimmed
3 tb Ranch dressing mix; (below)
2 tb Gravy mix; (below)
2 tb Italian dressing mix;(below)
2 c Water

MMMMM---------------------RANCH DRESSING MIX--------------------------
1/3 c Dry buttermilk powder
3 tb Parsley flakes
2 1/2 ts Garlic powder
2 1/2 ts Onion powder
2 ts Dried minced onion
2 ts Dried dill weed
1 1/2 ts Kosher salt
+=OR=+
1 ts Salt
1 ts Black pepper

MMMMM-------------------------GRAVY MIX------------------------------
3 tb Beef bouillon granules
1 ts Onion powder
1 ts Garlic powder
1/2 ts Thyme
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 c Flour

MMMMM--------------------ITALIAN DRESSING MIX-------------------------
1 tb Garlic powder
1 tb Onion powder
1 tb Sugar
2 tb Oregano
1/4 ts Thyme
1 ts Basil
1 tb Dried parsley
2 tb Salt

In a pan, heat 2 tsp of oil over medium-high heat. Brown
the roast on each side for 5 minutes. This step is not
mandatory but it does make the roast taste better!

Add the browned roast to the slow cooker.

In a bowl whisk the water together with the 3 mixes.
Pour the mixture over the roast.

Cover and cook on low for 8-12 hours (depending on your
slow cooker). You'll know the roast is done if you can
shred it easily.

RANCH DRESSING MIX: Run all the ingredients through a
blender or food processor. Pulse about 10 times until
all the granules are the same consistency. Store in an
airtight container. To make ranch dressing whisk
together 3 tb of ranch mix, 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup
milk until smooth. Refrigerate for half hour before
serving.

GRAVY MIX: Run all the ingredients through a blender or
food processor. Pulse about 10 times until all the
granules are the same consistency. Store in an airtight
container. To make gravy, mix 1/4 cup of mix with 2 cups
of milk or water in a saucepan. Whisk over medium heat
until smooth and it thickens.

ITALIAN DRESSING MIX: Run all the ingredients through a
blender or food processor. Pulse about 10 times until
all the granules are the same consistency. Store in an
airtight container. To make Italian dressing mix
together 1/4 cup cinder vinegar, 2/3 cup olive oil, 2
tb water and 2 tb mix. Store in the refrigerator.

UDD NOTES: This works perfectly in my 6 qt casserole
crockpot. I have now made up the "dry-mix" stuff above
but for the first go I used up some Ranch Dressing Mix
and Knorr Brown Gravy mix I had on hand. And used 2
cups of creamy Italian Dressing from a bottle in my
ice box in place of the water.

This is a *VERY* forgiving/flexible recipe.

RECIPE FROM: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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