Hi Dave,

How old was your brother at the time? My parents both passed away when
all of their children were grown/gone so there was no need for any guardianship issues.

He was 14. So I raised/supervised/advised him for four years before he

An age where the right kind of supervision will turn the kid into a
good young man.

So long as he thought I was advising him on "how "to get away with"
stuff he paid attention.

Like how to get apples for apple pie? (G)

joined the Navy where he learned two widely divergent trades. Cooking
and underwater welding. He was running the kitchen at the Pensacola
Naval Air Station's officer's club when he fund that underwater

Sounds like he turned out well. Interesting that the Navy let him
pursue 2 such widely divergent career paths.

Whilst doing the Navy's version of KP he was a cook's helper and he
paid attention. Then his "A" school for training as a hull mantainence tech took him into a new class and taught him the underwater welding thing. And after graduation from that it was back to cook's helper
until his orders came through assigning him to a ship.

Unlike the Army where Steve went thru basic, language school and two
other schools, then assigned to Fort Hood and put right to work. He
spent the first 16 months of his enlistment in basic and schools.
Original plan was 4 years and out but the opportunity to go to Germany
for just short of 6 years made him decide to do 20. Then, at about
18.5 years in, came the chance to go to Hawaii where he got promoted and
wanted to do 3 years at that rank for a better retirement check. Four
years turned into 26.

Thanks for the head's up. I've not done a lot of cooking with
cider/apple juice in any form tho I did get a recipe for apple cake
from a friend that starts by reducing a quart of cider down to about a cup.

Sounds like an apple syrup. Now, that's a syrup I'd eat on my waffles.

Most anything fruity works well for waffles. (G)

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Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so have
never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller
quantity.


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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Whilst doing the Navy's version of KP he was a cook's helper and he
paid attention. Then his "A" school for training as a hull mantainence tech took him into a new class and taught him the underwater welding thing. And after graduation from that it was back to cook's helper
until his orders came through assigning him to a ship.

Unlike the Army where Steve went thru basic, language school and two
other schools, then assigned to Fort Hood and put right to work. He
spent the first 16 months of his enlistment in basic and schools.
Original plan was 4 years and out but the opportunity to go to Germany
for just short of 6 years made him decide to do 20. Then, at about
18.5 years in, came the chance to go to Hawaii where he got promoted
and wanted to do 3 years at that rank for a better retirement check.
Four years turned into 26.

When my enlistment was nearly up I was receruted haavily to re-up. I'd
have been an E-7 before the end of the second hitch. But, I was (or I
thought I was) in love and didn't want to go to Pyrees Greece or Spain.
In retrospect I probably should have hung out for 30, took the pension
and had a second, civilian, career.

Thanks for the head's up. I've not done a lot of cooking with
cider/apple juice in any form tho I did get a recipe for apple cake
from a friend that starts by reducing a quart of cider down to about a cup.

Sounds like an apple syrup. Now, that's a syrup I'd eat on my waffles.

Most anything fruity works well for waffles. (G)

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Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so
have never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller quantity.

You could have subbed Wheaties, Grape-Nuts Flakes, or Bran Flakes for
the Kellog's. Whoops, just checked - Wheaties contains corn - so it's
a no-no. But Bran Flakes or All-Bran will work.

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Title: Cauliflower Casserole
Categories: Vegetables, Cheese, Dairy, Grains
Yield: 8 servings

1 md Head cauliflower; in
- florets
1 c Sour cream
1 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c Crushed Bran Flakes cereal
1/4 c Chopped bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped red bell pepper
1 ts Salt
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Set oven @ 325ºF/165ºC.

Place 1" water in a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to
a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until
crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain.

In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, sour cream,
cheddar cheese, cornflakes, peppers and salt; transfer
to a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese and paprika.

Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio

Makes: 8 servings

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

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Hi Dave,

Unlike the Army where Steve went thru basic, language school and two
other schools, then assigned to Fort Hood and put right to work. He
spent the first 16 months of his enlistment in basic and schools.
Original plan was 4 years and out but the opportunity to go to Germany
for just short of 6 years made him decide to do 20. Then, at about
18.5 years in, came the chance to go to Hawaii where he got promoted
and wanted to do 3 years at that rank for a better retirement check.
Four years turned into 26.

When my enlistment was nearly up I was receruted haavily to re-up. I'd have been an E-7 before the end of the second hitch. But, I was (or I thought I was) in love and didn't want to go to Pyrees Greece or
Spain. In retrospect I probably should have hung out for 30, took the pension
and had a second, civilian, career.

20/20 hindsight. I was somewhat hesitant when Steve told me about it but
the longer he was in, the more I knew it was a smart choice and really
enjoyed a lot of it. Didn't like the separations of course but he never
did deploy to a war zone.

Thanks for the head's up. I've not done a lot of cooking with
cider/apple juice in any form tho I did get a recipe for apple cake
from a friend that starts by reducing a quart of cider down to about a cup.

Sounds like an apple syrup. Now, that's a syrup I'd eat on my waffles.

Most anything fruity works well for waffles. (G)

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Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so
have never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller quantity.

You could have subbed Wheaties, Grape-Nuts Flakes, or Bran Flakes for
the Kellog's. Whoops, just checked - Wheaties contains corn - so it's
a no-no. But Bran Flakes or All-Bran will work.

Or, use something like potato chips for a double potato dish.


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Ruth
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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

20/20 hindsight. I was somewhat hesitant when Steve told me about it
but the longer he was in, the more I knew it was a smart choice and
really enjoyed a lot of it. Didn't like the separations of course but
he never did deploy to a war zone.

All the "lifers" that I know are glad they did it.

Thanks for the head's up. I've not done a lot of cooking with
cider/apple juice in any form tho I did get a recipe for apple cake
from a friend that starts by reducing a quart of cider down to about a cup.

Sounds like an apple syrup. Now, that's a syrup I'd eat on my waffles.

Most anything fruity works well for waffles. (G)

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

Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so
have never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller quantity.

You could have subbed Wheaties, Grape-Nuts Flakes, or Bran Flakes for
the Kellog's. Whoops, just checked - Wheaties contains corn - so it's
a no-no. But Bran Flakes or All-Bran will work.

Or, use something like potato chips for a double potato dish.

Or Ritz crackers if you don't want the extra salt that comes w/tater
chips.

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Title: Baked Mashed Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Dairy, Cheese, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

2 lb Potatoes; peeled, quartered
1/4 c Milk
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Butter; melted, divided
1 lg Egg; beaten
8 oz Dairy sour cream
1 c Small-curd cottage cheese
5 Green onions; fine chopped
1/2 c Crushed butter-flavored Ritz
- style crackers

Cook potatoes until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl.
Add milk, salt and 1 Tbsp butter; beat until light and
fluffy. Fold in egg, sour cream, cottage cheese and
onions. Place in a greased 1 1/2-qt baking dish.

Combine the cracker crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle
over potato mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 350oF/175oC for 20-30 mintues or until
crumbs are lightly browned.

Recipe By: Darlis Wilfer - ToH Oct/Nov 95

From: Sean Coate

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Hi Dave,

20/20 hindsight. I was somewhat hesitant when Steve told me about it
but the longer he was in, the more I knew it was a smart choice and
really enjoyed a lot of it. Didn't like the separations of course but
he never did deploy to a war zone.

All the "lifers" that I know are glad they did it.

It's a steady job with little (but some) chance of a lay off. If you go
in young enough, you'll retire with enough years yet for a 2nd career
and have 2 retirement checks. Steve didn't do that but with Social
Security, retirement and disability pay, we're able to meet our bills
and have a bit left over.

Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so
have never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller quantity.

You could have subbed Wheaties, Grape-Nuts Flakes, or Bran Flakes for
the Kellog's. Whoops, just checked - Wheaties contains corn - so it's
a no-no. But Bran Flakes or All-Bran will work.

Or, use something like potato chips for a double potato dish.

Or Ritz crackers if you don't want the extra salt that comes w/tater chips.

True, there's usually a work around for most anything if you look hard
enough.


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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

20/20 hindsight. I was somewhat hesitant when Steve told me about it
but the longer he was in, the more I knew it was a smart choice and
really enjoyed a lot of it. Didn't like the separations of course but
he never did deploy to a war zone.

All the "lifers" that I know are glad they did it.

It's a steady job with little (but some) chance of a lay off. If you go
in young enough, you'll retire with enough years yet for a 2nd career
and have 2 retirement checks. Steve didn't do that but with Social Security, retirement and disability pay, we're able to meet our bills
and have a bit left over.

My brother, Phil, didn't do a full career in the military. When he got
back from Vietnam he signed up for the apprenticeship in the Plumbers, Pipefitters & Boilermakers. Did that for 40 years - the last 20 or so as
the heating & AC guy for the local school board which gave him two nice
pension cheques. And his wife retired from cooking lunches and running cafeterias for the school district - so they have three decent whacks of
$$$ pluse social security for both.

Me? All I've got is social security. Which I could scrape by on. But I'm
still working part-time @ AutoZone because it helps pad-out the SSI but
more because I enjoy helping people and enjoy the job. Not to mention it
gets me away from sitting my rusty-dusty and pounding on the confuser keys.

Bv)=

Title: Picnic Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Soups, Casseroles
Yield: 10 Servings

I've seen similar that have had a topping of crushed corn flakes so
have never tried it. Maybe try something like this, but in a smaller quantity.

You could have subbed Wheaties, Grape-Nuts Flakes, or Bran Flakes for
the Kellog's. Whoops, just checked - Wheaties contains corn - so it's
a no-no. But Bran Flakes or All-Bran will work.

Or, use something like potato chips for a double potato dish.

Or Ritz crackers if you don't want the extra salt that comes w/tater chips.

True, there's usually a work around for most anything if you look hard enough.

Ritz crackers is not a stretch. Especially when I figured uot what the
recipe writer was talking about with the call for "butter flavoured"
crackers.

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Title: Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Categories: Poultry, Breads, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 4 servings

1 tb Olive oil; more for greasing
- rack
1/4 c Sour cream
1 lg Egg white
1 ts Dijon mustard
Salt
1 1/2 lb (2 lg) boned, skinned
- chicken breasts
1 Sleeve (100 g) Ritz
- crackers
2 oz Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese;
- coarse grated
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1/2 ts Onion powder

Position rack in the bottom third of the oven and set
oven to 450ºF/232ºC. Place an ovenproof wire rack over a
sheet pan. Dab a folded-up paper towel with olive oil
and rub it over the wire rack to grease it.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg
white and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt.
Lay the chicken flat on a cutting board and carve each
breast in half horizontally so you end up with four thin
cutlets. Add the chicken to the sour cream mixture, and
using your hands, smear the sour cream all over the
chicken.

In a large bowl, crush the Ritz crackers into coarse
pieces with your fingers. Some crackers will turn to
rubble while others turn to dust. Add the cheese, garlic
powder, onion powder and olive oil. Season with 1/2
teaspoon salt and toss until evenly distributed. Holding
one of the chicken cutlets by its thinner end, add to
the bowl with the crumbs, and using your hands, pack the
crumbs onto the chicken, pressing them in to create a
thick coating. Transfer the breaded chicken to the rack
in the sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining three
cutlets.

Bake the cutlets until the outsides are crispy and the
insides are no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Let the
chicken cool slightly so the coating can set, about 5
minutes, before transferring to plates and serving.

By: Eric Kim

Yield: 4 servings

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

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