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    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Thursday, July 07, 2022 05:20:04
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I just add pepper to the coleslaw and that's what I get as a rule.
    Lotsa pepper. And it could use more mayo - but that's a lotta
    trouble to correct at home. Pepper is easy. Bv)=

    True enough.

    In every competition I have seen - from cooking magazine web sites to axe-grinding web sites like "Eat This - Not That" Popeyes chicken
    sarnies have topped the list .... hands down. A devent, cheap, neck
    filler alternative is McD's spicy McChicken - which for the $$$ is a bargain.

    I just never think about the sammich when I do get to go for fried chicken. It's not often as Andrea has to be doing something else. I do
    on occasion treat myself to the habanaro chicken mcmuffin for
    breakfast.

    Never seen, nor heard of the Habanero chicken McMuffin around here so I
    set my Bing search engine on its path. Seems it's strictly a McDonald's
    Canada thing. "Spicy habanero sauce, a breaded seasoned chicken patty,
    a slice of tasty, processed cheddar cheese sitting on a toasted English muffin." I'd certainly try one if offered around here.

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

    Title: F-16 Afterburner Sauce
    Categories: Chilies, Spices, Condiments, Sauces
    Yield: 34 Servings

    1/2 Dried Ancho Chile
    1 Fresh red Thai Chile
    16 Fresh Scotch Bonnet,
    - Habanero or Red Savina
    - Chilies; preferably
    - orange or golden yellow
    - unless using the Savinas
    1 c Coarse chopped yellow onion
    4 lg Cloves garlic; crushed
    2 tb Fresh Lemon Juice
    2 ts Imitation Rum Extract *
    1 c White vinegar
    1 ts Dried oregano

    Recipe By: Jennifer Trainer Thompson in "Hot Licks"

    * You may also use 2 TB dark rum if you have it on hand.

    Submerge the ancho in a pot of hot water and soak until
    soft, about 20 minutes. Chop ancho finely and reserve.
    Roast and peel the Thai chile.

    Stem, seed, and finely chop the chile. Stem and seed the
    Scotch bonnets, leaving the inner membranes (and, if
    desired, a few seeds). Combine the Scotch bonnets with
    onion and garlic in a food processor and process until
    very finely chopped. Combine lemon juice, rum extract,
    and vinegar in a non-reactive pan and bring to a boil.

    Pour liquid into processor, add the oregano and Thai
    chile, and process lightly. Add the ancho teaspoon by
    teaspoon, processing briefly in between, pulsing only
    enough to obtain a smooth, sauce, highlighted by red
    flecks. (Over processing or adding too much ancho will
    result in a redder sauce, which is also quite beautiful.)

    Refrigerated, this sauce will keep 6 weeks. 2 cups.

    Serving Ideas : Curtis sez: Try this on blackeye peas for
    a great snack!

    NOTES : This recipe has the basic ingredients of a
    Caribbean hot sauce, although the Scotch bonnet peppers
    appear in extremis for those who care about flavor but
    can't get enough heat. The recipe is not named after the
    Navy fighter plane that starred in Desert Storm, but
    after the sixteen chilies that create a heat storm of their
    own in this sauce. In other words, this is a sauce for
    chileheads whose predictable reaction to all hot sauce
    is, "oh, it wasn't that hot," because the F-16 takes no
    prisoners.

    Though many Caribbean sauces feature one chile type, I
    also used an ancho and a fresh red chile; I like the
    fuller tones of the ancho, and the red chile adds a
    lingering heat to the hit-and-run Scotch bonnet. Perhaps
    just as important, the red chile contributes brilliant
    crimson flecks to an otherwise golden sauce, which I like
    to think of as little warning flags signalling the red-hot
    heat to come.

    CHILE-HEADS ARCHIVES From the Chile-Heads recipe list.

    MM Format by Dave Drum - 12 February 1997

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Thursday, July 07, 2022 08:58:15
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    Never seen, nor heard of the Habanero chicken McMuffin around here so I set my Bing search engine on its path. Seems it's strictly a McDonald's Canada thing. "Spicy habanero sauce, a breaded seasoned chicken patty,
    a slice of tasty, processed cheddar cheese sitting on a toasted English muffin." I'd certainly try one if offered around here.

    I like it as there's not a whole lot of bread in the english muffin, plus
    the habanero sauce is addictive. ;) It's not really hot but it does have
    nice flavour. They also make a Bacon and Egg McMuffin with the sauce on
    it.

    Shawn

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Thursday, July 07, 2022 10:54:02
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I like it as there's not a whole lot of bread in the english muffin,
    plus the habanero sauce is addictive. ;) It's not really hot but it
    does have nice flavour. They also make a Bacon and Egg McMuffin with
    the sauce on it.

    Ghost Pepper McMuffin. Now that would get you going (quite literally). Unfortunately, with my ulcer and GERD, I am a spice wimp anymore though I do love a good spicy chorizo if I can find it.

    I'd like something like this though I am not sure how "Mexican" this recipe really is:

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

    Title: Spicy Corn Bread
    Categories: Breads, Mexican
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1 lg Green chili, chopped
    1 lb Chorizo, coarsely chopped
    (or other spicy sausage)
    1 lg Onion, chopped
    3 tb Butter
    3 Eggs
    1 c Sour cream
    1 1/2 c Cornmeal
    1/2 c Whole wheat pastry flour
    1 ts Baking soda
    1 ts Baking powder
    1/2 ts Soy sauce
    1/2 c Maple syrup
    1 c Milk
    1 c Monterey Jack, grated
    3 Ears of fresh cooked corn
    Kernels only

    Saute chili until skin is charred; set aside. Fry chopped chorizo 10
    minutes; discard fat; set aside. Saute onion in butter for 10
    minutes; set aside. Chop chili into small pieces. In a separate
    bowl, beat eggs and sour cream until smooth; stir in chili, sausage,
    and onion. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and
    baking powder. Stir in sausage mix, soy sauce, and maple syrup,
    stirring just until blended. Add in milk, cheese and corn kernels.
    Pour into lightly oiled 9" square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees
    until top is browned and splitting, usually 30 to 45 minutes.

    MMMMM

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Shawn Highfield on Friday, July 08, 2022 04:51:00
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Never seen, nor heard of the Habanero chicken McMuffin around here so I set my Bing search engine on its path. Seems it's strictly a McDonald's Canada thing. "Spicy habanero sauce, a breaded seasoned chicken patty,
    a slice of tasty, processed cheddar cheese sitting on a toasted English muffin." I'd certainly try one if offered around here.

    I like it as there's not a whole lot of bread in the english muffin,
    plus the habanero sauce is addictive. ;) It's not really hot but it
    does have nice flavour. They also make a Bacon and Egg McMuffin with
    the sauce on it.

    I wish my local McD's had a bacon & egge McMuffer with or without the
    sauce. They *do* have a bacon & egg bisciut .... but their biscuits are
    nasty in extremis. They used to push their breakfast bagels - but those
    did not do well and have, I think, been taken off the menu. And the
    nasty McGriddles are headed in that direction - thankfully. They need
    to dance with who broght them .... McMuffins, Burritoes and hash brown
    patties. Bv)=

    This is seasonal, like the McRib. And regional, unlike the McRib. And
    pretty good for all that it comes from Mickey D's.

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

    Title: McLobster - McDonald's Lobster Roll
    Categories: Five, Seafood, Condiments, Breads
    Yield: 1 Serving

    1/2 c Cooked Maine lobster meat;
    - chilled, chopped
    1/2 tb Mayonnaise
    pn Salt
    1 Lettuce Leaf
    1 sm Hoagie roll or hot dog bun

    Mix together the chunks of lobster with the mayonnaise
    and salt.

    Slice the hoagie roll length wise, and spread the lettuce
    leaf on the bottom half.

    Spread the lobster over lettuce. Top off the sandwich
    with the top half of the roll. Eat.

    Makes 1 sandwich.

    Tidbits: If you can't find fresh lobster, use canned
    Maine lobster.

    Source: "Top Secret Recipes Unlocked" by Todd Wilbur

    From: http://www.topsecretrecipes.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Sean Dennis on Friday, July 08, 2022 05:15:00
    Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    I like it as there's not a whole lot of bread in the english muffin,
    plus the habanero sauce is addictive. ;) It's not really hot but it
    does have nice flavour. They also make a Bacon and Egg McMuffin with
    the sauce on it.

    Ghost Pepper McMuffin. Now that would get you going (quite literally). Unfortunately, with my ulcer and GERD, I am a spice wimp anymore though
    I do love a good spicy chorizo if I can find it.

    Check out this web site: https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2021/10/15/is-chilli-pepper-good-for-ulcer/

    Capsaicin (the heat in chilies) inhibits pylorum baccatum which causes
    ulcers. I dunno what it does for GERD. But it does, also, inhibit acid production inthe digestive system.

    I'd like something like this though I am not sure how "Mexican" this recipe really is:

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

    Title: Spicy Corn Bread
    Categories: Breads, Mexican
    Yield: 6 Servings

    Tex-Mes or Cal-Mex probably.

    This is definitely Tex-Mex

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

    Title: Luby's Jalapeno Corn Bread
    Categories: Breads, Chilies, Vegetables
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1/2 c Milk
    1/2 c Buttermilk
    1 Extra-large egg
    2 tb Vegetable oil
    1 tb Granulated sugar
    2 tb Baking powder
    1/2 ts Salt
    1 c Cornmeal
    1/2 c All-purpose flour
    2 tb Red bell pepper; diced
    +=OR=+
    2 tb Diced pimento
    2 tb Jalapeno chile; minced
    2 tb Whole kernel corn

    Preheat the oven to 425ºF/220ºC. Generously grease a 8"
    cast iron skillet or round baking pan.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk,
    eggs, oil, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well
    blended. Add the cornmeal, and flour. Mix just until
    the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in the red bell
    pepper, jalapenos, and corn. Pour the batter into the
    greased skillet/baking pan.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until
    light golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted into
    the center comes out clean.

    Makes 6 servings.

    Recipe: Luby's Cafeteria 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Sean Dennis on Friday, July 08, 2022 08:30:25
    Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    Ghost Pepper McMuffin. Now that would get you going (quite literally). Unfortunately, with my ulcer and GERD, I am a spice wimp anymore though
    I do love a good spicy chorizo if I can find it.

    I like spice, but it doesn't like me that much, so I stick with levels
    and peppers I know treat me okay. :)

    Shawn

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Friday, July 08, 2022 08:33:21
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    I wish my local McD's had a bacon & egge McMuffer with or without the sauce. They *do* have a bacon & egg bisciut .... but their biscuits are nasty in extremis.

    The bisciut isn't available at all here. Probably a good thing!

    They used to push their breakfast bagels - but those
    did not do well and have, I think, been taken off the menu. And the
    nasty McGriddles are headed in that direction - thankfully.

    THe bagels are popular here and were brought back after the pandamic
    when mcd shortened their menu. Same with McGriddles. I don't like
    them, but I guess other people do.

    They need
    to dance with who broght them .... McMuffins, Burritoes and hash brown patties. Bv)=

    I agree. Maybe that would get the price back down.

    This is seasonal, like the McRib. And regional, unlike the McRib. And pretty good for all that it comes from Mickey D's.

    They brought the McLobster a few years back to Ontario. It wasn't bad
    IMO and if they brought it back I'd get another. I know it's available
    out east all the time.

    Shawn

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Friday, July 08, 2022 11:34:00
    Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

    Capsaicin (the heat in chilies) inhibits pylorum baccatum which causes ulcers. I dunno what it does for GERD. But it does, also, inhibit acid production inthe digestive system.

    Unfortunately, my ulcer is a non-peptic (meaning not caused by H. pylori)
    one so it's really picky. I take apple cider vinegar which increases the acidity in the stomach and makes it work better, causing GERD to disappear.
    I cannot take PPIs as I am allergic to them.

    Title: Luby's Jalapeno Corn Bread

    I swear I've had that at the Luby's in Kileen, Texas (the one that got shot
    up years ago).

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

    Title: Enchiladas
    Categories: Tex-mex, Cheese
    Yield: 1 Servings

    2 c Ricotta
    1 c Green onion
    1 ts Cumin
    8 Tortillas
    2 c Cheddar
    1 Egg
    2 tb Chilies -- chopped
    1 c Cheese -- jack
    10 oz Enchilada sauce

    Stir first six ingredients together and fill tortillas. Put in
    greased 8 x 12 glass pan. Pour sauce over. Microwave on high for 11
    to 13 minutes, rotating once. Cover with cheddar cheese and cook on
    high 1 to 2 minutes.

    Recipe By :

    MMMMM

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Friday, July 08, 2022 11:41:04
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

    I like spice, but it doesn't like me that much, so I stick with levels
    and peppers I know treat me okay. :)

    I know what you mean though if I take some apple cider vinegar before, I can thankfully and happily handle a meal with spicy chorizo in it.

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

    Title: $20,000 PRIZE-WINNING CHILI
    Categories: Tex-mex
    Yield: 1 Servings

    2 1/2 lb Lean ground chuck
    1 lb Lean ground pork
    1 c Finely chopped onion
    4 Garlic cloves; finely chpd.
    1 cn Budweiser beer (12 oz.)
    8 oz Hunt's tomato sauce
    1 c Water
    3 tb Chili powder
    2 tb Ground cumin
    2 tb Wyler's beef-flavor instant
    -bouillon (or 6 cubes)
    2 ts Oregano leaves
    2 ts Paprika
    2 ts Sugar
    1 ts Unsweetened cocoa
    1/2 ts Ground coriander
    1/2 ts Louisiana hot sauce,to taste
    1 ts Flour
    1 ts Cornmeal
    1 tb Warm water

    In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat.
    Remove meat. Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 Tbsps.
    Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add meat and remaining
    ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water. Mix well. Bring to
    boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours. Stir together flour and
    cornmeal; add warm water. Mix well. Stir into chili mixture. Cook
    covered 20 minutes longer. Serve hot. Makes 2 quarts.

    From: Bill and Becky Pfeiffer. 1980 World Championship Chili Cookoff
    Winners.

    Posted on GEnie Food & Wine RT May 24, 1993 by M.HATALA [Mike in FL.]

    From the recipe files of Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$
    71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator at net/node 004/005, Internet
    sylvia.steiger@lunatic.com

    MMMMM

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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Friday, July 08, 2022 12:15:06
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    THe bagels are popular here and were brought back after the pandamic
    when mcd shortened their menu. Same with McGriddles. I don't like
    them, but I guess other people do.

    I actually liked the bagels but they're gone in the States. Though, now
    with no teeth, I like the burritos. My favorite was the Sausage McMuffin
    (no egg) when I had teeth. USD$1 is a good price (though they're not that now).

    Here's a recipe where East meets East I'd suppose...

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    Title: Lobster Cantonese
    Categories: Chinese, Lobster, Pork
    Yield: 6 Servings

    2 lb Lobster tails
    1 Clove garlic, minced
    1 ts Fermented black beans,
    -rinsed and drained
    2 tb Oil
    1/4 lb Ground pork
    1 1/2 c Hot water
    1 1/2 tb Soy sauce
    1 ts MSG (optional)
    2 tb Cornstarch
    3 tb Dry sherry
    1 Egg
    3 tb Water
    Cilantro sprigs
    Green onion curls
    Hot cooked rice

    For the best results in preparing this attractive Chinese dish cook
    the lobster pieces as quickly as possible. The beaten egg added to
    the sauce makes it richer and creamier.

    With sharp knife, pry lobster meat from shell and slice into
    medallions. Mince garlic and black beans together. Heat oil in wok or
    skillet and add garlic mixture. Cook and stir a few seconds. Add pork
    and cook about 10 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Add hot water,
    soy sauce and MSG. Add lobster medallions and cook 2 minutes.

    Mix cornstarch and sherry and stir into sauce. Beat egg with 3
    tablespoons water and blend into sauce. Cook over low heat 30
    seconds, stirring constantly. Sauce should be creamy but not heavy.
    Spoon sauce into center of platter. Arrange medallions in sauce in
    decorative pattern. Garnish with cilantro and green onion curls. For
    each serving, place a few lobster medallions over rice in bowl. Spoon
    sauce over lobster.

    MMMMM

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Saturday, July 09, 2022 04:52:02
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I wish my local McD's had a bacon & egge McMuffer with or without the sauce. They *do* have a bacon & egg bisciut .... but their biscuits are nasty in extremis.

    The bisciut isn't available at all here. Probably a good thing!

    They are almost as good as Popeyes biscuits.

    They used to push their breakfast bagels - but those
    did not do well and have, I think, been taken off the menu. And the
    nasty McGriddles are headed in that direction - thankfully.

    THe bagels are popular here and were brought back after the pandamic
    when mcd shortened their menu. Same with McGriddles. I don't like
    them, but I guess other people do.

    I'm not fond (to say the least) of maple flavour. And the McGriddles
    are infused with it. Bv(=

    They need to dance with who broght them .... McMuffins, Burritoes
    and hash brown patties. Bv)=

    I agree. Maybe that would get the price back down.

    This is seasonal, like the McRib. And regional, unlike the McRib. And pretty good for all that it comes from Mickey D's.

    They brought the McLobster a few years back to Ontario. It wasn't bad
    IMO and if they brought it back I'd get another. I know it's available out east all the time.

    When I got mine (in Massachucetts) I was told it was a seasonal thing.
    However, that was several years ago. And McDonalds *is* a retail place
    with marketroids and all that other baggage. So they may be available
    all year. And maybe they use monkfish (poor man's lobster).

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

    Title: Gigot Of Monkfish Romarin w/Anchovies
    Categories: Fat ladies, Seafood, Herbs, Citrus
    Yield: 6 Servings

    2 1/4 lb Monkfish tail
    1 Tin anchovy filets
    6 tb Olive oil
    Juice of 1 lemon
    Salt & fresh ground pepper
    1 lg Bunch fresh rosemary

    MMMMM---------------------TOMATO VINAIGRETTE--------------------------
    10 tb Olive oil
    4 ts Wine vinegar
    4 ts Fine chopped tomatoes

    Using a larding needle or a sharp knife, make slits in
    the fish and insert pieces of anchovy. Marinate the fish
    in a mixture of oil and lemon juice, seasoned with salt
    and pepper, for at least 2 hours.

    Lay the fish on a large bed of rosemary in a roasting
    tin. Pour more oil over the fish (It is the presence of
    fat that releases the essential oils of the rosemary).
    Roast in a 350+|F/175+|C oven for 45 minutes.

    To make the tomato vinaigrette, heat the ingredients
    in a small pan and season to taste.

    Transfer the fish to a serving dish and pour over the
    warm vinaigrette.

    Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

    Cooking Time: 45 minutes

    Recipe Courtesy of Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa
    Dickson Wright (The Two Fat Ladies)

    MM Format by Dave Drum - 30 April 2000

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Sean Dennis on Saturday, July 09, 2022 09:06:20
    Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    I actually liked the bagels but they're gone in the States. Though,

    Other then Montreal we don't have good bagels, so we think McDonalds
    bagels are good. LOL

    now with no teeth, I like the burritos. My favorite was the Sausage McMuffin (no egg) when I had teeth. USD$1 is a good price (though
    they're not that now).

    On my new work shift I don't leave until breakfast is over so it's been
    since Feb since I went.

    Shawn

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Saturday, July 09, 2022 09:08:05
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    They are almost as good as Popeyes biscuits.

    A good thing then. Yuck

    I'm not fond (to say the least) of maple flavour. And the McGriddles
    are infused with it. Bv(=

    I'm Canadian so maple runs in my veins. ;)

    However, that was several years ago. And McDonalds *is* a retail place with marketroids and all that other baggage. So they may be available
    all year. And maybe they use monkfish (poor man's lobster).

    Possibly, but I know back when I had it, it was advertised as real lobster. Like you, several years ago.

    Shawn

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Shawn Highfield on Saturday, July 09, 2022 15:20:56
    Hi Shawn,

    I'm not fond (to say the least) of maple flavour. And the McGriddles
    are infused with it. Bv(=

    I'm Canadian so maple runs in my veins. ;)

    I was raised on NYS (Catskill Mountains) maple syrup; my parents didn't
    keep anything else in the house. We (Steve and I) were gifted with it
    quite often over the years, including my dad mailing a gallon of it to
    Hawaii when we were stationed there. Over the years our trips to the
    Catskills have decreased as my parents are now both deceased and we've
    made several mission trips to VT. One of the stops in VT is at a maple
    farm (sugar bush) outside of Montpeleir so we've been getting our syrup
    from there.


    However, that was several years ago. And McDonalds *is* a retail place with marketroids and all that other baggage. So they may be available
    all year. And maybe they use monkfish (poor man's lobster).

    Possibly, but I know back when I had it, it was advertised as real lobster. Like you, several years ago.

    There are 2 primary lobster rolls; McD's serves the Maine style which is
    cold meat, mixed with mayo. I had one of those in VT a few years ago; it
    was ok but not great. Then we discovered Cousin's Maine Lobster Trucks;
    they were featured some years ago on Shark Tank (American tv show where entepenours pitch their products, hoping for financial backing). The
    Cousin's trucks, one is in the Raleigh/WF area, serve Connecticut style
    rolls which consist of warm lobster in a sauce of drawn butter. Both of
    these rolls are served on split top or brioche rolls.

    Manhatten rolls are a third type of lobster rolls, not as well known.
    They're like the Maine rolls, served cold, dressed with mayo and often,
    finely diced celery. Some recipies thin the mayo with a bit of lemon
    juice, salt and pepper may also be added.

    That's it, in a (lobster, not nut) shell. We personally prefer the
    Connecticut style rolls, the Cousin's ones are pricy but so (!) good.
    BTW, they will, for a few extra $$, add some more lobster to the roll if
    you ask.

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Ruth Haffly on Sunday, July 10, 2022 14:55:15
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    made several mission trips to VT. One of the stops in VT is at a maple farm (sugar bush) outside of Montpeleir so we've been getting our syrup from there.

    My uncle makes some, so we BUY a bottle from him every so often when
    we need it.

    That's it, in a (lobster, not nut) shell. We personally prefer the Connecticut style rolls, the Cousin's ones are pricy but so (!) good.
    BTW, they will, for a few extra $$, add some more lobster to the roll
    if you ask.

    That sounds very nice!

    Shawn

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  • From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to Ruth Haffly on Monday, July 11, 2022 00:02:00
    On 07-09-22 15:20, Ruth Haffly <=-
    spoke to Shawn Highfield about McMuffin was:fryers <=-


    There are 2 primary lobster rolls; McD's serves the Maine style which
    is cold meat, mixed with mayo. I had one of those in VT a few years
    ago; it was ok but not great. Then we discovered Cousin's Maine Lobster Trucks; they were featured some years ago on Shark Tank (American tv
    show where entepenours pitch their products, hoping for financial backing). The Cousin's trucks, one is in the Raleigh/WF area, serve Connecticut style rolls which consist of warm lobster in a sauce of
    drawn butter. Both of these rolls are served on split top or brioche rolls.
    Manhatten rolls are a third type of lobster rolls, not as well known. They're like the Maine rolls, served cold, dressed with mayo and
    often, finely diced celery. Some recipies thin the mayo with a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper may also be added.

    Quite some time ago, Gail and I had a lobster roll someplace in CT
    during one of the picnics. I don't recall if it was warm or cold, mayo
    or butter -- but it was good. More recently, we went to Panera Bread
    where I had a lobster roll (about $16) and Gail had something else
    (about $7). She had the better sandwich! The lobster roll was probably
    like what you describe as the Maine style. YUK.


    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

    Title: Beef/Black Bean Sauce****
    Categories: Chinese
    Yield: 2 Servings

    1 lb Lean beef, thinkly sliced
    2 tb Soy sauce -
    2 ts Cornstarch
    1/8 ts Black pepper

    MMMMM-------------------------VEGETABLES------------------------------
    2 md Green or red bell pepper
    -thinly sliced
    1 sm Carrot; julienned
    4 md Mushrooms, sliced -optional
    1 sm Onion, sliced - optional
    3 tb Peanut oil - divided

    MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------------
    1 tb Corn starch
    8 oz Water - boiling
    1/2 ts Beef "gunk"
    OR one beef cube
    2 tb Soy sauce
    1/2 tb Chili/garlic sauce
    1/2 tb Black bean/garlic sauce
    1/2 tb Black bean puree

    Mix beef with two tablespoons of soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper.
    Let marinate for one hour or longer in fridge.

    Blend Sauce together and set aside.

    Seed peppers and cut into thin strips. Slice mushrooms a julienne
    carrot. Slice onion. Set aside.

    Stir fry vegetables in half of peanut oil until crisp tender. Remove
    from wok. Add remaining oil and stir fry beef until redness
    disappears.

    Return vegetables to wok, add remaining soy sauce and carrots. Add
    bean sauce and mix well and heat through.

    Serve over rice.

    MMMMM


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Dale Shipp on Monday, July 11, 2022 05:37:00
    Dale Shipp wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-

    Manhatten rolls are a third type of lobster rolls, not as well known. They're like the Maine rolls, served cold, dressed with mayo and
    often, finely diced celery. Some recipies thin the mayo with a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper may also be added.

    Quite some time ago, Gail and I had a lobster roll someplace in CT
    during one of the picnics. I don't recall if it was warm or cold, mayo
    or butter -- but it was good. More recently, we went to Panera Bread where I had a lobster roll (about $16) and Gail had something else
    (about $7). She had the better sandwich! The lobster roll was
    probably like what you describe as the Maine style. YUK.

    Was that when we visited Abbott's Lobster-In-The-Rough on our excursion
    to Mystic Seaport? I seem to remember Burt and/or Shirley ordering a
    lobster roll at the last stop on one of the Clam Crawls put on by our
    late friend, MLoo. I think it was at Woodman's as it was somewhat more elabourate than our previous stops.

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

    Title: Spicy Clams w/Garlicky Toasts
    Categories: Seafood, Vegetables, Chilies, Wine, Herbs
    Yield: 4 servings

    5 tb Extra-virgin olive oil
    1 c Chopped scallions; trimmed;
    - white & green
    3 cl Garlic; minced
    +=PLUS=+
    2 cl Garlic; whole, peeled
    2 Serrano chilies; fine
    - chopped
    1 c Dry white wine
    1 c Chicken broth
    4 lb Littleneck or Manila clams;
    - scrubbed
    1 Baguette; split lengthwise,
    - then halved crosswise
    1/2 c Rough chopped parsley
    1 c Rough chopped cilantro
    - leaves & tender stems
    1 c (packed) small basil leaves
    Lemon or lime wedges; for
    - serving

    Set a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over
    medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When
    oil is hot, add scallions and let sizzle for a minute
    without browning. Add garlic and peppers, stir and let
    sizzle for 15 seconds.

    Add wine and broth, and turn heat to high. Add clams,
    and clamp on lid. Cook for 7 or 8 minutes, stirring once
    or twice, until all clams have opened. Turn off heat and
    keep pot covered.

    As clams cook, prepare the baguette: Under the broiler,
    toast the bread cut-side up until it’s golden. Rub the
    cut side of baguette with a peeled garlic clove and and
    drizzle each of the four pieces with about 1/2
    tablespoon olive oil.

    Just before serving, throw parsley, cilantro and basil
    into the pot and stir well to distribute.

    Ladle clams and broth into big soup bowls. Serve with
    garlic toasts for sopping and lemon wedges. For a
    dramatic presentation, set a single long toast atop each
    bowl.

    by David Tanis

    Yield: 4 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Shawn Highfield on Monday, July 11, 2022 15:09:38
    Hi Shawn,

    made several mission trips to VT. One of the stops in VT is at a maple farm (sugar bush) outside of Montpeleir so we've been getting our syrup from there.

    My uncle makes some, so we BUY a bottle from him every so often when
    we need it.

    We buy it up in VT, and usually get some sugar to use in the kitchen as
    well. This year I got a couple of small cook books put out by the family
    that owns the place also. Looks like some interesting things to try.


    That's it, in a (lobster, not nut) shell. We personally prefer the Connecticut style rolls, the Cousin's ones are pricy but so (!) good.
    BTW, they will, for a few extra $$, add some more lobster to the roll
    if you ask.

    That sounds very nice!

    That's decadent eating! We split one a few weeks ago, as with everything
    else, the cost has gone up a good bit over the past year. It might be
    the only roll we have this year but the memories of the taste linger.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dale Shipp on Monday, July 11, 2022 15:16:36
    Hi Dale,

    There are 2 primary lobster rolls; McD's serves the Maine style which
    is cold meat, mixed with mayo. I had one of those in VT a few years
    ago; it was ok but not great. Then we discovered Cousin's Maine Lobster Trucks; they were featured some years ago on Shark Tank (American tv
    show where entrepenours pitch their products, hoping for financial backing). The Cousin's trucks, one is in the Raleigh/WF area, serve Connecticut style rolls which consist of warm lobster in a sauce of
    drawn butter. Both of these rolls are served on split top or brioche rolls.
    Manhatten rolls are a third type of lobster rolls, not as well known. They're like the Maine rolls, served cold, dressed with mayo and
    often, finely diced celery. Some recipies thin the mayo with a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper may also be added.


    Quite some time ago, Gail and I had a lobster roll someplace in CT
    during one of the picnics. I don't recall if it was warm or cold,
    mayo or butter -- but it was good. More recently, we went to Panera
    Bread
    where I had a lobster roll (about $16) and Gail had something else
    (about $7). She had the better sandwich! The lobster roll was
    probably like what you describe as the Maine style. YUK.

    The warm meat and butter are what make the CT roll so much better, IMO.
    Cold meat and mayo just don't bring out the flavor. Last year for
    Christmas, our older daughter sent a Panera gift card as part of an over
    all package of goodies; we finally used it in April. It was a chilly,
    rainy day so we both got french onion soup and a half sandwich--both
    good, but not great. I saw the lobster roll listed on the menu board but
    we decided to go with their soup/sandwich combo and couldn't get the
    lobster as part of that.

    Title: Beef/Black Bean Sauce****
    Categories: Chinese
    Yield: 2 Servings

    Looks good, something to try when I'm feeling better.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Ruth Haffly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 09:19:10
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    We buy it up in VT, and usually get some sugar to use in the kitchen as well. This year I got a couple of small cook books put out by the
    family that owns the place also. Looks like some interesting things to try.

    That's always fun. I'll ask my uncle if he has any sugar too, if I get
    a chance this year. We're not a very close family.

    That's decadent eating! We split one a few weeks ago, as with
    everything else, the cost has gone up a good bit over the past year. It might be the only roll we have this year but the memories of the taste linger.

    Exactly. I don't mind a smaller / half portion of something that I
    really enjoy.

    Shawn

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Shawn Highfield on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 16:06:12
    Hi Shawn,

    We buy it up in VT, and usually get some sugar to use in the kitchen as well. This year I got a couple of small cook books put out by the
    family that owns the place also. Looks like some interesting things to try.

    That's always fun. I'll ask my uncle if he has any sugar too, if I
    get a chance this year. We're not a very close family.

    It might be a catalyst to get you closer together. Ask about how he got
    started sugaring, favorite dishes (recipies, if possible) that use
    maple, etc.

    (lobster rolls)
    That's decadent eating! We split one a few weeks ago, as with
    everything else, the cost has gone up a good bit over the past year. It might be the only roll we have this year but the memories of the taste linger.

    Exactly. I don't mind a smaller / half portion of something that I
    really enjoy.

    I know, 10 years ago I was told I'd be on insulin the rest of my life
    (kicked it after 9.5 months and dietary changes). Initially I thought
    that much smaller servings of my favorite things were too small to be
    worth eating but then I adjusted to the smaller size portion and have
    been content with it. Changing my eating habits to avoid needing the
    needle has been worth it, even with smaller (better for me) portions.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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