Subj : Re: Fries
To   : Dale Shipp
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jun 04 2022 07:21:17

-=> Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> I also had a smaller version that was round and had an electric coil
 DD> in the bottom. I believe I bought it at Odd Lots for less than U$10.
 DD> It was great for a single burger or a brace of hot dawgs. Then I got
 DD> my first George and it went to the ReStore

 DS> I think that ReStore is one of the better donation sites.  I wonder
 DS> what rating others would give to it and to other sites?

 DS> I think that both Goodwill is decent, but not 100% non-profit.

My local Goodwill meets all the requirements for non-profit. While they
do turn a profit in their stores the proceeds are used to support their
programs of assisting "mentally challenged" people and others who have 
barriers to their employment. Goodwill Industries also hires veterans 
and individuals who lack either education, job experience or face 
employment challenges. They're funded by a network of retail thrift 
stores which also operate as independent nonprofits. 

 DS> Salvation Army sounds to me as if it has decent goals.

They do. As do other, more local, organisations such as Sojourn House
which is a battered women's shelter. They run an "upscale resale" deal
here which features higher end women's clothing and some furniture.

 DS> In Maryland, there are other thrift stores which are totally for profit
 DS> stores.  One physical location used to be AmVets -- but they seem to
 DS> have pulled out of Maryland.  I do still get requests for donation to
 DS> AmVets from time to time, but they usually hang up on me when I ask
 DS> where the AmVets store is.
 
The stste headquarters of Amvets is located here. But they don't have a
store or public facilities of any kind. I asked my brother (who used to
be commander of the Post 32 American Legion) about them and he just gave
me a snort and one of those "looks".

 DS> Of course there are numerous local charities that do operate an
 DS> honorable operation.  I am naming above those that I know of that have
 DS> more than a local footprint.

I should have read down before writing the blurb about Sojourn. BTW -
they also solicit old cell phones to give to their clients. Any working
cell phone can call 911 - even if it doesn't otherwise have service.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Battered Pork Chop/Tenderloin
 Categories: Pork, Breads, Vegetables
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4 lg Boneless pork chops
      3 c  AP flour
      1 tb Sweet paprika
      2 ts Salt
      1 tb Fresh black pepper
      3 lg Eggs; whisked
           Oil; for frying
      4 lg Sandwich buns; seeds or not
      4 sl Yellow onion
           Dill pickle slices or chips
           Lettuce leaves
           Mayonnaise
           Mustard
           Catsup or Rooster sauce
 
  To prep pork chops, cut off any excessive fat if you
  want. You can leave it on though too. Place the chops
  between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an
  even thickness, about 1/2" thick.
  
  Mix flour with paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk eggs
  together in a separate bowl and add a few tablespoons of
  water to the eggs.
  
  Working with one chop at a time, dredge it in flour,
  then dip it in eggs, then back in the flour. Pat the
  flour down on the chops for a bit to make sure plenty of
  flour sticks to the chops.
  
  Let chops sit on a rack for 5 minutes to harden a bit
  and develop a nice crust.
  
  Add enough oil to a large cast iron skillet that the oil
  will come half-way up the chops. This will probably be
  about a quart. Heat the skillet on medium-high heat.
  When the oil is hot, add two chops and fry for about 5
  minutes per side until the crust is golden brown. The
  chop might be slightly pink on the inside, but should be
  cooked through (juices should run clear). If this
  worries you, cook it for 6 minutes per side. It's never
  a bad idea to cut into one to test the doneness also.
  
  Remove chops to a rack or paper towel to drain. Fry
  other two chops.
  
  While the final two chops are cooking prepare your buns
  by toasting them if you like. Put a cooked pork chop on
  the bottom of each bun and let your guests dress them
  as they like.
  
  These are also good served with gravy, taters, and a
  vegetable. - UDD
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tablespoon.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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