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Tuna Casserole--Very Midwestern Date: 08-31-2005 By: lump516 ( Topic#: 30 )	My mom's recipe for tuna casserole--the perfect alternative to meat loaf and red cabbage: TUNA CASSEROLE The Cream Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine (butter is better) 3 tablespoons flour salt (to taste) 1-1/2 cups milk melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the flour and salt, stirring briskly with a whisk to make a thick paste. Slowly add the milk, stirring it with the whisk until thick and creamy. The Rest: Two small cans of chunk light tuna, drained cheese crackers, crushed small can of sliced black olives, drained (optional, but they make it even better) empty one of the cans of tuna into the bottom of a medium casserole. If using the black olives as well, empty half of the can of olives on top of the tuna now. Cover with half of the cream sauce, and then a layer of crushed cheese crakers. Repeat the layers again, and then place the uncovered casserole in a 350-degree oven and bake for 30 minutes. Serves four regular appetites, or two hungry teenagers . . .	1
Here We Go Again--Tomato Rice Date: 09-04-2005 By: lump516 ( Topic#: 35 )	Yet another recipe, this one from THE JOY OF COOKING--the quintessential midwestern cookbook: TOMATO RICE WITH CHEESE AND MUSHROOMS 2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 2 cups boiled rice (start with 1/2 cup uncooked rice) 1 cup diced american cheese (I use Kraft Sharp Cheddar slices, which used to be Kraft Old English slices, which used to be plain old Kraft American Cheese when I was a young 'un) 1 green pepper, sliced 1 cup canned mushrooms 1/2 cup commerical bread crumbs(Regular or Italian) 2 tbsps butter, cut into slices Combine the first eight ingredients in a bowl and then place them into a baking dish. Top them with the bread crumbs and then dot the top with the sliced butter. Bake the casserole in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes. Makes a great side dish for chicken or beef.	0
"Bangers and mash" Date: 09-06-2005 By: m10bob ( Topic#: 37 )	O.k...Here's an English and Irish recipe. Fry 2 lbs of sausage links in a skillet with a whole, chopped onion. Make a cup of brown gravy from a mix. Make mashed potatoes equalling 8 potatoes.(I cheated, used Hungry Jack) Pour half of the brown gravy in the bottom of a casserole/baking dish. Put the sausage and onions in the same dish. Cover the sausages and onions with the mashed potatoes. Pour the remainder of the brown gravy over all. Bake in oven at 425 for 20-30 minutes,till is golden brown. Have fun. 8 potatoes (or instant mashed) 2 lbs link sausage. (Smoked sausage works too !) 1 large onion. 1 packet brown gravy mix.(Can gravy is o.k.) salt and pepper butter/margerine for the potatoes [:p] In Hoc Agricula Conc In Est Spittle Louk	0
Spaghetti Sauce Date: 09-25-2005 By: lump516 ( Topic#: 48 )	I seriously doubt that this will transport you to Sunny Italy--I got the recipe off of a box of Mueller's Spaghetti many years ago and it has probably mutated in my memory a bit since then: 1 lb. ground beef (I use ground sirloin) 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 large cans whole, peeled tomatoes 1 small can tomato paste 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp basil 1 tsp salt 2 tbsps sugar Brown the beef, onion, and garlic together, then drain off excess fat and juices. Add the whole tomatoes, chopping them up with the edge of a large spoon, the can of tomato sauce, and then the seasonings. Combine thoroughly and then allow to cook slowly over medium-low heat, for an hour if possible. Nothing terribly Italian about it, but it seems to keep most people I know happy . . .	0
Red cabbage Date: 10-11-2005 By: m10bob ( Topic#: 53 )	Cut the bottom off of a full red cabbage Cut the cabbage into quarters. Place all pieces into a large (2 qt) pot, with 1 cup vinegar and cover with water. Cover, boil over a low fire till the liquid is almost gone.(Do not burn the bottom of your pan.) When you still have about 2 inches of water in the pot, add a couple of large spoons of sugar, and stir the now softening cabbage till mixed. (At this point,some people even add pieces of bacon to the mix).. When the cabbage has cooked to the correct softness, (as desired), drain and eat. (Yeah...People really eat this stuff, and Shep's mother was German and definitely ate/cooked it !!!!!!)..[:o)] In Hoc Agricula Conc In Est Spittle Louk	2
Indiana Meatloaf Date: 10-12-2005 By: m10bob ( Topic#: 55 )	Preheat oven to 375f Wash your hands and DO NOT wear anything with long sleeves. Turn on your kitchen sink, more than a trickle, hot water only. (You will return to this sink in about 4 minutes) In a large mixing bowl, put in : 3 lbs lean ground chuck.(NOT hamburger as the grease screws up the process !!!!!) 2 eggs (holds all together and allows a "crust"(I like a crunch) 1 whole,large onion,diced medium (so you can see the onion) 1 whole package of saltine type crackers,(a quarter of a box), crushed by hand.(The crackers, not the box[:o)]) A couple of squirts of McIlhenny hot sauce(MY Plug).. Couple of dashes of pepper, salt,thyme,rosemary. Approx 1/6 cup water to help mix it all up WITH YOUR HANDS!!!!!!! Put the meatloaf in 1 or 2 loaf/cake pans and pat down kinda tight, with a flat top. You may put some tangy ketchup over the top in places,(kinda liberally but you don't need to smother it). Put this in the oven for a full hour. **Now, go wash your hands with the sink you already left running, the water is hot now and will get the grease off without screwing up the faucet handles.. The finished product is best served with red cabbage or mashed potatoes..................[:p] In Hoc Agricula Conc In Est Spittle Louk	0
Meatloaf - The Sequel Date: 02-14-2006 By: lump516 ( Topic#: 93 )	Currently my favorite recipe, other than one of those meatloaf seasoning packets, which is just lazy and decadent. 2 lbs. ground sirloin (more expensive, but much less grease) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (or equivalent garlic powder--you'll be getting sick of chopping things by now) 1 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup ketchup or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons mustard 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4 slices bacon heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients but the bacon slices in a large bowl and mix well (your hands will look as if--well never mind). gently mound the mixture in a 9 x 5 loaf pan (preferably one that has holes in the bottom and a second pan to allow for drainage). Top the loaf with the for slices of bacon and bake for 60-80 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. It will go nicely with mashed potatoes and red cabbage, but it would probably go nicely with green beans and couscous as well. Just be careful not to laugh while eating couscous . . .	0
REAL Macaroni and Cheese Date: 02-14-2006 By: lump516 ( Topic#: 94 )	1 cup macaroni - boiled 2/3 cup milk 1 or 2 eggs 1 cup grated cheese salt, paprika a few grains cayenne 1/4 cup bread crumbs Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a casserole and add alternating layers of macaroni and grated cheese, ending with cheese on top. Combine milk, eggs, and seasonings and pour over macaroni and cheese. Top with bread crumbs and bake until done (no set time given, but at least 20 minutes or so) One variation on the above recipe is to replace the milk with the same amount of whipping cream, which will give you a richer, firmer custard.	2
"Hungarian" Stuffed Cabbage Date: 05-14-2006 By: wvcogs ( Topic#: 127 )	My wife's grandmother was an emigrant from Hungary who settled in Hessville by way of Ellis Island and then East Chicago. Here is her stuffed cabbage recipe with some minor modifications that have been made over the years by my wife. STUFFED CABBAGE 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup rice, uncooked (not minute rice) 1 egg 1 med. onion 1 qt. (large can) tomato juice 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 head cabbage (buy the largest head you can find) 1 ring Polish saugage, cut into 2-inch pieces - or - ham bone and left-over ham from previous meal optional: 1 can stewed tomatoes 1. Boil cabbage - separate leaves. 2. Saute finely chopped onion in oil. 3. Mix together thoroughly in large bowl: ground beef, rice, egg, cooked onion, and spices. 4. Roll portions of mixture into cabbage leaves (about the size of a medium egg - it expands upon cooking). 5. Line large pot with shredded left-over cabbage; then place stuffed cabbage leaves in pot with Polish sausage pieces or ham bone and scraps. Also add shredded cabbage on top. 5. Add tomato juice, stewed tomatoes if desired, a little water if necessary to cover all cabbages, and bring to a boil. Then simmer, covered, until fork goes in easily, about 2 to 3 hours. ---------------------- HOW TO PREPARE CABBAGE - Cut out core first in a cone shape. - Completely cover head with cold water, then bring to a boil. Boil about 5 minutes, then remove from water and drain. - Carefully begin taking off leaves. Cut some of the rib off each leaf to make leaves more limber and easier to roll. - If leaves are still a little too stiff, soak them in water a bit longer. (They will not be real soft, but should not be stiff enough to crack.) - Roll from rib end of leaf. Tuck in ends with your fingers after filling and rolling. Ken... Former Hessvillite Morton Graduate 1960	0
Spammer/scammer on the forum... Date: 12-10-2006 By: TEKKY ( Topic#: 171 )	I received a message from chris01 requesting that I help him acquire $2.8 Million. Obviously this is an attempt at bilking me out of my meager savings, so I'm not going to respond. But I wanted to make sure the rest of the forum members are aware of this as well.	4
Unprotectiong protected Audio? Date: 02-16-2007 By: Fuchs ( Topic#: 200 )	DRM is actually a misnomer. It restricts the consumer from doing perfectly valid and reasonable things with music they own. I only need to record audio for a small presentation and with no avail!!! Just searched online and tried Soundtaxi software and think it is just great. Simple to use and it works as advertised. I recommend you guys have a look at their website - http://www.soundtaxi.info What's your attitude to copyright restrictions & the ways around drm?	1
Some Real News Date: 03-14-2007 By: diskojoe ( Topic#: 207 )	In the spirit of Shep, I would like to report that in today's edition of my local paper, the Salem (MA) News, it was reported that the second prize winner of the Salem High School Science Fair was entitled, "Worms: Culprits of Our Destruction or Saviors of Our Beans?"	0
Dick Biondi Date: 04-18-2007 By: Bill Bucko ( Topic#: 232 )	Can't find the old Dick Biondi thread -- maybe it was deleted, during housekeeping. Anyways ... remember when "Sealed with a Kiss" was at the top of the WLS Silver Dollar Survey? http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/billbucko/WLSsurvey7-21-62.jpg Bill Warren G. Harding Class of '63	17
Looking for a Concrete Mexican Date: 09-11-2007 By: diskojoe ( Topic#: 256 )	I was wondering if any of you fellow fatheads or soreheads out there can help me. I would like to get a Concrete Mexican w/burro lawn sculpture for my friends' 10th wedding anniversary next year. Are they still being made? Any leads will be appreciated.	2
Charles W. Cushman Photograpic Collection Date: 09-16-2008 By: diskojoe ( Topic#: 339 )	Please find a link to the Charles W. Cushman Photographic Collection at the University of Indiana. This is a collection of Kodachrome slides that Mr. Cushman took on his travels around the US & the world from 1938-1969 & was donated to the U. of Indiana, which was his alma mater. It seems that Shep was not the only Hooiser w/the traveling bug: http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/index.jsp	1
W.C. Fields Inquiry for Newbie Russ Date: 01-07-2009 By: diskojoe ( Topic#: 381 )	Russ, according to the IMBD, it says that you worked on a documentary on W.C. Fields. I'm wondering if you have ever seen a film of his called "Million Dollar Legs", which has him play a leader of a small nation called Klopstockia that enters a team in the 1932 LA Olympics. I remember watching it in college in the early '80s on the late, late show until I got too tired to watch it, so I never saw the ending.	7
svengoolie Date: 04-24-2009 By: emttt ( Topic#: 410 )	i grew up in central illinois when we first got cable our cable provider had wfld 32 from chicago as part of our basic package my friends and i watched son of svengoolie every week well he is still on the air and i was wondering if anyone here has been watching him over the years and possibly taping the shows i would like to start collecting them if possible i've found one source online so fa, but there is a very limited number of shows any help would be appreciated thanks	4
Cute 50's 60's trivia test Date: 02-25-2010 By: nitti ( Topic#: 560 )	Since most of us are "age appropriate for these" - here's some light trivia that could bring back a few memories. MEMORY TEST! This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! Good luck, youngsters. //////////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// ///////// // 1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways? A. Flintstones vitamins B. The Buttmaster C. Spaghetti D. Wonder Bread E.. Orange Juice F. Milk G. Cod Liver Oil 2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was... A. Sugar Ray Robinson B. Roy Orbison C. Gene Autry D. Rudolph Valentino E. Fabian F. Mickey Mantle G. Cassius Clay 3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and... A. It's you B. He is us C. It's the Grinch D. He wasn't home E. He's really me an F.. We quit G. He surrendered 4. Good night David. A. Good night Chet B. Sleep well C. Good night Irene D. Good night Gracie E. See you later alligator F. Until tomorrow G. Good night Steve 5. You'll wonder where the yellow went... A. When you use Tide B. When you lose your crayons C. When you clean your tub D. If you paint the room blue E. If you buy a soft water tank F.. When you use Lady Clairol G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent 6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend... A. Stuart Whitman B. Randolph Scott C. Steve Reeves D. Maynard G. Krebbs E. Corky B. Dork F. Dave the Whale G. Zippy Zoo 7. Liar, liar... A. You're a liar B. Your nose is growing C. Pants on fire D. Join the choir E. Jump up higher F. On the wire G. I'm telling Mom 8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and.... A. Wheaties B. Lois Lane C. TV ratings D. World peace E. Red tights F.. The Amer ican way G. News headlines 9. Hey kids! What time is it? A. It's time for Yogi Bear B It's time to do your homework C. It's Howdy Doody Time D. It's Time for Romper Room E. It's bedtime F. The Mighty Mouse Hour G. Scoopy Doo Time 10. Lions and tigers and bears.... A. Yikes! B. Oh no! C. Gee whiz! D. I'm scared! E. Oh my! F. Help! Help! G. Let's run! 11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone... A. Over 40 B. Wearing a uniform C. Carrying a briefcase D. Over 30 E. You don't know F. Who says, 'Trust me' G.. Who eats tofu 12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings... .. A. Troy Aikman B. Kenny Stabler C. Joe Namath D. Roger Staubach E. Joe Montana F. Steve Young G. John Elway 13. Brylcream... A. Smear it on B. You'll smell great C. Tame that cowlick D. Grease ball heaven E. It's a dream F. We're your team G. A little dab'll do ya 14. I found my thrill... A. In Blueberry muffins B.. With my man, Bill C.. Down at the mill D. Over the windowsill E. With thyme and dill F. Too late to enjoy G. On Blueberry Hill 15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by... A. Clark Gable B. Mary Martin C. D oris Day D. Errol Flynn E. Sally Fields F. Jim Carey G. Jay Leno 16. Name the Beatles..... A. John, Steve, George, Ringo B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo D.. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel G. John, Paul, George, Ringo 17. I wonder, wonder, who. A. Who ate the leftovers? B. Who did the laundry? C. Was it you? D. Who wrote the book of love? E. Who I am? F. Passed the test? G. Knocked on the door? 18. I'm strong to the finish... A. Cause I eats my broccoli B. Cause I eats me spinach C. Cause I lift weights D. Cause I'm the hero E. And don't you forget it F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me G. To outlast Bruto 19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera B. Smile, you're on Star Search C. Smile, you won the lottery D. Smile, we're watching you E . Smile, the world sees you F. Smile, you're a hit G. Smile, you're on TV 20. What do M & M's do? A. Make your tummy happy B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket C. Make you fat D. Melt your heart E. Make you popular F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand G. Come in colors Below are the right answers: 1. D - Wonder Bread 2. G - Cassius Clay 3.. B - He Is Us 4. A - Good night, Chet 5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent 6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs 7. C - Pants On Fire 8. F - The American Way 9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time 10. E - Oh My 11. D - Over 30 12. C - Joe Namath 13. G - A little dab'll do ya 14. G - On Blueberry Hill 15. B - Mary Martin 16.. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo 17. D - Who wrote the book of Love 18.. B - Cause I eats me spinach 19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera 20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand	6
Aroma and Aural trivia Date: 03-07-2010 By: SpaceCat ( Topic#: 564 )	The trivia test below got me to thinking.... I do remember a Shep WOR show in which he discussed how certain smells trigger early memories- think two he mentioned were cutting open a fresh cantelope or watermellon on a hot summer day. Two that come to me right away: for reasons known only to the 3M Corporation, the adhesive they now commonly use on the frosted Scotch tape used to only be used on the colored tapes they put out for Christmas wrapping.... so that smell instantly makes me think of Christmases as a kid. And- back in the nether reaches of my medicine chest I have a pristine tube of Brylcream! I'm sure I haven't put any on my head since about 1967; but every now and then when I see it I'll open the cap and take a sniff... Ahhhhh! In the not-so-obvious, what smells or sounds trigger early memories for you?	1