Subj : Today in History - 1887
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Feb 02 2023 04:42:00

02 February 1887 -PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA, CELEBRATES ITS FIRST OFFICIAL
GROUNDHOG DAY: Crowds gather at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA, to
watch their local rodent predict the arrival of spring. German
immigrants to the area likely inspired this event, which is similar to
historical Candlemas Day traditions. But organizers will later claim
that "Punxsutawney Phil is the only true weather forecasting groundhog."

MMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Country-Style Groundhog
 Categories: Game
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1    Young groundhog
    1/2 c  Flour
    1/4 ts (ea) salt & pepper
    1/4 ts Soda
    1/4 c  Cooking oil
    1/2 ts Sugar
 
  NOTE: Clean and skin as soon as possible. Remove all scent
  glands. Cut off head, feet and tail.
  
  Dress groundhog as for rabbit, removing the small sacs in
  the back and under the forearm. Soak groundhog overnight in
  salted water to remove wild flavor. (Or not, the groundhog
  is a vegan and not very "gamy" at all - UDD)
  
  Combine flour, salt, pepper and soda; rub into groundhog
  pieces.
  
  Brown grounhog in hot oil in skillet; sprinkle with
  sugar. Reduce heat; add 1/2 cup water.
  
  Cover; simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender.
  
  Remove cover; cook for 10 minutes longer.
  
  From: http://www.hevanet.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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.... Groundhog Day - 02 February. Spring - 20 March. About six weeks either way.
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