Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

We're looking to possibly move up to something like a Ford F-150 size. Steve is debating upgrading the camper, wants something with a bit more tow power.

Since you guys have a pull behind cramper trailer you might want
to look into mid-sized SUVs. They haven't gone as zany with the
avaricious pricing.

But the truck is handy for a lot more things, including trips to
Lowe's or Home Depot.

My local Menard's (and I think system-wide) has full-size pickups for
rent at a *very* good price (U$25/4 hours) if you buy your building
materials from them.

Title: Wolfgang Puck's Mushroom Soup
Categories: Soups, Mushrooms, Dairy, Poultry, Citrus
Yield: 5 Servings

Looks good; I've had mushroom soup a few times but not home made. This might be something to try.

I did this recipe for my Easter Sunday brunch bunch (friends & fambly)

Title: Dirty Dave's Tempura Mushrooms
Categories: Five, Breads, Mushrooms, Appetisers
Yield: 7 Servings

5 tb A-P flour
3 c Aunt Jemima's Deluxe easy
- pour pancake batter mix *

Does it have to be pancake batter? Would something like a Bisquick
(We're using Kodiak Cakes mix.) mix work as well, made into a thin
batter?

Sure thing. See recipe.

** Beer may be used as well - but the flavour will
be changed.

We'd not use it, don't like the flavor.

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

Title: Biscuit Mix Tempura Vegetables
Categories: Vegetables, Breads
Yield: 8 servings

Oil; for frying
1 1/2 c Biscuit mix
1 tb Butter; melted
2 lg Eggs; separated
3/4 c Light colored beer *
1/8 ts Fresh ground black pepper
2 lb Assorted fresh vegetables
2 ts Sea salt

* may use club soda or lemon-lime soda

Set oven @ 200┬║F/93┬║C.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat about 4" of
oil until thermometer registers 360┬║F/182┬║C.

In a large bowl, blend biscuit mix, butter, egg yolks,
beer and black pepper to make a smooth batter. Set
aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until slightly froth.
Fold into the biscuit mix. Let stand for about 10
minutes.

Dip vegetable pieces, one at a time, into the batter.
Place in hot oil, 4 at a time, and deep fry, turning
once, until golden brown, 15 seconds per side. Place on
paper towels to absorb excess oil. Transfer to an
ovenproof platter and keep warm in preheated oven. Make
sure oil is the correct temperature before adding each
batch. Serve with a light sprinkling of sea salt.

Serves 8.

TIPS: Cut the vegetable pieces the same size so they
will fry evenly.

VARIATION: For spicy vegetables, add 1 ts cayenne
pepper to batter prior to frying.

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

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Hi Dave,

We're looking to possibly move up to something like a Ford F-150 size.

Since you guys have a pull behind cramper trailer you might want
to look into mid-sized SUVs. They haven't gone as zany with the
avaricious pricing.

But the truck is handy for a lot more things, including trips to
Lowe's or Home Depot.

My local Menard's (and I think system-wide) has full-size pickups for
rent at a *very* good price (U$25/4 hours) if you buy your building materials from them.

Both Lowe's and HD locally rent trucks; Steve used one once before we
got the truck. Our truck has a bed extender, don't know if theirs does
or not. One big plus of our truck is that we can carry more in it than
we could in the back of the Escape we had, including a dual fuel
generator. We'll probably go for a back end cap with the next truck;
this one has a flat cover, useful but a cap will allow more versatility
in packing.

Title: Wolfgang Puck's Mushroom Soup
Categories: Soups, Mushrooms, Dairy, Poultry, Citrus
Yield: 5 Servings

Looks good; I've had mushroom soup a few times but not home made. This might be something to try.

I did this recipe for my Easter Sunday brunch bunch (friends & fambly)

Title: Dirty Dave's Tempura Mushrooms
Categories: Five, Breads, Mushrooms, Appetisers
Yield: 7 Servings

5 tb A-P flour
3 c Aunt Jemima's Deluxe easy
- pour pancake batter mix *

Does it have to be pancake batter? Would something like a Bisquick
(We're using Kodiak Cakes mix.) mix work as well, made into a thin
batter?

Sure thing. See recipe.

Some pancake batters are somewhat sweeter than bicuit mix; hence my
question.

** Beer may be used as well - but the flavour will
be changed.

We'd not use it, don't like the flavor.

Title: Biscuit Mix Tempura Vegetables
Categories: Vegetables, Breads
Yield: 8 servings

Oil; for frying
1 1/2 c Biscuit mix
1 tb Butter; melted
2 lg Eggs; separated
3/4 c Light colored beer *
1/8 ts Fresh ground black pepper
2 lb Assorted fresh vegetables
2 ts Sea salt

* may use club soda or lemon-lime soda

Something to consider, now that more fresh veggies are coming into
season.


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Ruth
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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

We're looking to possibly move up to something like a Ford F-150 size.

Since you guys have a pull behind cramper trailer you might want
to look into mid-sized SUVs. They haven't gone as zany with the
avaricious pricing.

But the truck is handy for a lot more things, including trips to
Lowe's or Home Depot.

My local Menard's (and I think system-wide) has full-size pickups for
rent at a *very* good price (U$25/4 hours) if you buy your building materials from them.

Both Lowe's and HD locally rent trucks; Steve used one once before we
got the truck. Our truck has a bed extender, don't know if theirs does
or not. One big plus of our truck is that we can carry more in it than
we could in the back of the Escape we had, including a dual fuel generator. We'll probably go for a back end cap with the next truck;
this one has a flat cover, useful but a cap will allow more versatility
in packing.

My local Lowe's does not offer truck rental. And Home Despot is next
town west so I dunno.

If you're going to put a topper on your pick-em-up you might as well go
for a similar sized SUV. The utility will be the same and the ride and
creature comforts better.

Study the fuel consumption rates *very* carefully. The "real word" rates,
not the EPA calculated rates. Diesel is more expensive than gasoline -
and you have to use DEF to keep the on-board computer and the EPA happy.

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

Title: Long Haul Duck Leg w/Horseradish Polenta & Salad
Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

1 tb Olive oil
4 Duck Marylands *

MMMMM---------------------------SALAD--------------------------------
2 Pink lady apples; cored, in
- matchsticks
2 Handfuls baby greens
2 tb Roasted hazelnuts; rough
- chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt & ground pepper

MMMMM--------------------------POLENTA-------------------------------
500 ml Milk
150 g Instant polenta
pn Nutmeg
1 tb Horseradish cream
Butter & cream

* A duck Maryland is a leg-quarter (drumstick & thigh)

Set the oven @ 392ºF/200ºC.

Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pan and brown the duck
all over. Transfer to a roasting tray and place in the
oven for 40 minutes or until cooked as desired.

Meanwhile, make the polenta. In a medium saucepan, heat
the milk until almost boiling, then turn the heat down
and add the polenta in a slow steady stream, stirring
continuously with a wooden spoon. Stir over low heat
for about 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg, horseradish cream
and butter and cream to taste. Season.

Combine the salad ingredients and dress with olive oil.

To serve: Spoon polenta onto serving plates, top with a
duck Maryland and arrange salad on the side.

Serves 4.

From: http://www.smh.com.au

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Hi Dave,

But the truck is handy for a lot more things, including trips to
Lowe's or Home Depot.

My local Menard's (and I think system-wide) has full-size pickups for
rent at a *very* good price (U$25/4 hours) if you buy your building materials from them.

Both Lowe's and HD locally rent trucks; Steve used one once before we
got the truck. Our truck has a bed extender, don't know if theirs does
or not. One big plus of our truck is that we can carry more in it than
we could in the back of the Escape we had, including a dual fuel generator. We'll probably go for a back end cap with the next truck;
this one has a flat cover, useful but a cap will allow more versatility
in packing.

My local Lowe's does not offer truck rental. And Home Despot is next
town west so I dunno.

We have both here in WF, fairly near each other. Don't know which was
here first as they were both here when we moved up from GA.

If you're going to put a topper on your pick-em-up you might as well
go for a similar sized SUV. The utility will be the same and the ride
and creature comforts better.

Sumo Springs make for a fairly comfortable ride. Also, I'd rather have
the propane in the truck bed than inside the vehicle with me. The truck
allows for more versatility in hauling also.

Study the fuel consumption rates *very* carefully. The "real word"
rates, not the EPA calculated rates. Diesel is more expensive than gasoline -
and you have to use DEF to keep the on-board computer and the EPA
happy.

That's all homework for Steve. (G)

Title: Long Haul Duck Leg w/Horseradish Polenta & Salad
Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

Interesting but we'll have to pass. I'd have no trouble with polenta but
Steve would have major problems.


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Catch you later,
Ruth
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... There cannot be a crisis today; my schedule is already full.

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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

My local Lowe's does not offer truck rental. And Home Despot is next
town west so I dunno.

We have both here in WF, fairly near each other. Don't know which was
here first as they were both here when we moved up from GA.

Probably Lowe's - their headquarters was North Wilkesboro, NC. Currently
they call Mooresville, NC home. They were founded in 1946. Home Depot is
head quartered in Atlanta, GA. And they're a "Johnny-come-lately" having started out in 1978.

If you're going to put a topper on your pick-em-up you might as well
go for a similar sized SUV. The utility will be the same and the ride
and creature comforts better.

Sumo Springs make for a fairly comfortable ride. Also, I'd rather have
the propane in the truck bed than inside the vehicle with me. The truck allows for more versatility in hauling also.

I've only ever seen the propane located on the tongue of a pull along
camper. My brother's 5th wheel unit had a vented compartment in the
trailer - accessible only from outside. No need to carry flammables in
the vehicle.

Study the fuel consumption rates *very* carefully. The "real word"
rates, not the EPA calculated rates. Diesel is more expensive than gasoline -
and you have to use DEF to keep the on-board computer and the EPA
happy.

That's all homework for Steve. (G)

In the end it will all come down to fuel mileage and maintenance costs.

Title: Long Haul Duck Leg w/Horseradish Polenta & Salad
Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

Interesting but we'll have to pass. I'd have no trouble with polenta
but Steve would have major problems.

I picked that recipe for its "Burtoness". AFAIAC polenta is Italian
grits - and I don't do grits anyway. Not because if allergy - rather
because I don't like them.

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

Title: Wegman's Fish w/Tomatoes, Olives & Capers
Categories: Seafood, Vegetables
Yield: 6 Servings

6 Filets-Roughy, Trout, Sole
1/2 c Flour
1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil

MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------------
1 ts Capers, drained
12 Pitted kalamata olives;
- halved
12 Sun-dried tomatoes; drained,
- cut up (olive oil packed)
28 oz Can cut tomatoes w/basil
1/3 c Chopped parsley
Salt & pepper

Sprinkle fish lightly with salt and pepper and coat with
flour.

Preheat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add fish and
cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. (A little longer [2 -
2 1/2 minutes] for the Orange Roughy which is thicker and
denser than the others, according to the demo man.)
Transfer to paper towels to drain while preparing the
sauce.

Add capers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and canned tomatoes
to the frying pan. Simmer until heated through, about 2-3
minutes.

Add fish back into pan with sauce; simmer two minutes.
Transfer to platter and garnish with parsley.

Shirley and I had full servings of this at a demo at a
local Wegman's Supermarket. It was superb. The demo guy
agreed with Kathy Pitt's caution to be <very> careful
about overcooking fish. Kathy, Chief Cook at Texas Red
Lobster, wrote me once here about the best way to order
fish: ask the waiter to slowly walk the raw fish on a
platter through the hot kitchen and serve it.

Typed and U/L to NCE by Burt Ford 3/97

From: Burton Ford - Date: 15 Mar 97

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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Hi Dave,

My local Lowe's does not offer truck rental. And Home Despot is next
town west so I dunno.

We have both here in WF, fairly near each other. Don't know which was
here first as they were both here when we moved up from GA.

Probably Lowe's - their headquarters was North Wilkesboro, NC.
Currently they call Mooresville, NC home. They were founded in 1946.
Home Depot is head quartered in Atlanta, GA. And they're a "Johnny-come-lately" having started out in 1978.

Yes but both buildings looked relatively new when we moved to WF in
2009. As I said, they're not that far apart from each other, both
outside of the main part of town, both just off the main road going thru
the area. HD is in a development with other stores; Lowe's sits by
itself, just down the road a bit from Wegman's.

If you're going to put a topper on your pick-em-up you might as well
go for a similar sized SUV. The utility will be the same and the ride
and creature comforts better.

Sumo Springs make for a fairly comfortable ride. Also, I'd rather have
the propane in the truck bed than inside the vehicle with me. The truck allows for more versatility in hauling also.

I've only ever seen the propane located on the tongue of a pull along camper. My brother's 5th wheel unit had a vented compartment in the trailer - accessible only from outside. No need to carry flammables in
the vehicle.

We carry 2 tanks on the tongue and a 3rd in the back of the truck. When
we had the Focus, I think we just carried 2 tanks, none inside the
vehicle. Our camper is small enough that there's no room for an extra compartment for propane like your brother's 5th wheel.

Study the fuel consumption rates *very* carefully. The "real word"
rates, not the EPA calculated rates. Diesel is more expensive than gasoline -
and you have to use DEF to keep the on-board computer and the EPA
happy.

That's all homework for Steve. (G)

In the end it will all come down to fuel mileage and maintenance
costs.

Yes, all that has to be considered. Getting some maintenance done on the
truck this week--oil change and tire rotation--in anticipation of
leaving for the trip out west. When we get back from that, we'll need
another oil change.

Title: Long Haul Duck Leg w/Horseradish Polenta & Salad
Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

Interesting but we'll have to pass. I'd have no trouble with polenta
but Steve would have major problems.

I picked that recipe for its "Burtoness". AFAIAC polenta is Italian
grits - and I don't do grits anyway. Not because if allergy - rather because I don't like them.

OTOH, I do like them and have no problem with them so I'll enjoy them
now & then. Ordered them as a side to scrambled eggs recently and mixed
them together when they came out.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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