Subj : Chick'n
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Wed Jul 03 2024 13:52:17

Hi Dave,


 DD> Sounds like you might have been better off with a van. But not the "on
 DD> steroids" that Dodge and Ford are currently pushing. More like the old
 DD> E-150 I used to tow my race cars with.

 RH> We had a van at one time, a Chevy Lumina APV, actually kept it for 14
 RH> years. Bought when we were coming back to the States from Germany,
 RH> donated it to charity when we left HI. Steve thought a truck would be
 RH> better for stowing camping gear that didn't fit into the camper
 RH> (carried in the back of the Escape prior to the accident) so found the
 RH> Frontier at a Car Max outside of SLC.

 DD> I was meaning a full-sized van. The Lumina was more a "soccer mom"
 DD> sized item like the Plymout Voyager or the Ford Aerostar.

It as good for hauling kids and lots of stuff (pre camper, tent camping)
days. Nice thing about it was that all the seats (except driver's) were
individually removable so we had more space for gear stowage. When we
moved from Fort Devens to Fort Huachuca, we shipped the 2 rearmost seats
with our pack out and filled that space with luggage and basic stuff for
setting up temporary (2 months) housekeeping. But, now we like our
trucks. (G)

 RH> Steve got a good sized cantaloupe at the farmer's market the other day.
 RH> I think it was about 12" in diameter, a quarter of it would have made a
 RH> good sized holder for chicken salad. However, it's cut up and in the
 RH> fridge.

 DD>       Title: Dave's Chicken Salad
 DD>  Categories: Poultry, Herbs, Dairy, Citrus, Chilies
 DD>       Yield: 4 Servings

 RH> Looks good but would leave out the cilantro, maybe add just a pinch to
 RH> my serving. I don't usually do anything too fancy--a bit of onion and
 RH> finely diced celery are the main "extras", anything else depends on
 RH> what's in the fridge or what looks good from the spice cabinet. (Yes, I
 RH> have a whole cabinet devoted to herbs and spices.)

 DD> I might add some coarde chopped pecans for extra crunch - ala ARBY'S.

I like pecans in pie but not chicken salad. Tried a Torchy's Taco place
yesterday--overpriced but had a couple of good tacos. Steve had an all
American, know it had chicken and pineapple but not sure what else; I
had a pork not quite carnitas taco with onion and pico de gaillo. Had a
freebie appetiser of corn chips (and a wheat tortilla) plus their queso
with guacamole and hot sauce dip since it was our first visit. That was
good also. They're new to WF, as is CAVA, a Mediterranian place in the
same plaza; we'll try them next.


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Catch you later,
Ruth
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