Subj : Golden Corral-Part 2
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Wed Sep 24 2025 12:26:50

Hi Dave,

 DD>  Teenager grand daughters. You'll be a great granny before you can say
 DD>  "Bob's your uncle!".   Bv)=

 RH> Their older brother is married but they've said that they want to wait
 RH> a while before having children. Rachel said that the cost of living is
 RH> extremely high out there so I guess they're trying to establish a
 RH> secure financial foundation first.

 DD> If we waited for that very little would ever get done.  Bv)=

I know, but from what Rachel said, it is much higher than you would
expect for the location. The state has more like LA or NYC or DC prices
for housing and such like.

 RH> We had a lot of food left over so made a good sized donation to the
 RH> local fire department, sent a lot home with one family so mom didn't
 RH> have to cook, more went with one of Steve's radio buddies and his wife
 RH> who were a big help in setting up and tearing down. We still brought
 RH> some home. (G)

 DD> Does the fire department eat it or pass it out to the needy?

 RH> It was for them to eat, couldn't really pass it out the way it was set
 RH> up.

 DD> I cleaned the 'fridge yesterday. Amazing how much space can be freed
 DD> up. And how many bowls and containers can be put back into service.

 RH> I know the feeling. (G)

 DD> I told Dennis that the clear-out was gong to be a regular thing. And
 DD> if he stashed something  to eat it (or share it with the mutts) within
 DD> two weeks or - into the bin with it. We'll see how that plays out.

Containers labeled for contents and dated, I presume? I'm better about
that for the freezer than the fridge.


 DD>       Title: Dirty Dave's Meatballs
 DD>  Categories: Five, Pork, Breads, Cheese
 DD>       Yield: 2 1/2 pounds

 DD>   In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except olive oil by
 DD>   hand, using a light touch. Take a portion of meat in hand,
 DD>   and roll between palms to form a ball that is firm packed
 DD>   but not compressed. Repeat, making each meatball about 1
 DD>   inch in diameter.

I picked up scoops in several sizes before a kitchenware store went out
of business. Small one is about 1" in diameter, largest about 2". Good
for portioning out meat balls, cookie dough and other stuff, saving the
wear & tear on the wrists. The scoops are ambidexterous, not like the
old right hand only ice cream scoops, making it easier for me to use.

 DD>   break apart. Continue cooking until browned all over.

Baking works well too, 350 for 15-20 (depending on size) minutes. Less
mess on the stove. I bake them, then put the sheet with them on into the
freezer after they've cooled a bit. From there, once frozen, into a
freezer bag so I can pull out the exact number I need, without making
them up fresh every time. I'll usually make up about 3 pounds of meat in
a session.

 DD>   Remove meatballs to a plate as each batch is finished. Let DD>
 meatballs cool slightly; cover and refrigerate or freeze DD>   until
 needed.

 DD>   Yields: About 60 one-inch meatballs or 30 two-inch (for
 DD>   :       use in spaghetti & meatballs.

 DD>   You can use any Parmesan cheese you like. The stuff from
 DD>   the pre-grated cans works here. You can also use
 DD>   mixtures of Parmesan with other cheeses. I use a store
 DD>   brand Parmesan, Romano and Asiago blend to good effect.

I don't buy the red and green cans ny more; after using fresh grated,
the cheese in them tastes more like sawdust.


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Catch you later,
Ruth
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