Quoting Nancy Backus to Jim Weller <=-

Minivans killed the station wagon and now SUVs are killing the
unloved and inderrated minivan.

Volvo has been making station wagons right along and still do

Be that as it may, station wagons are a small and dwindling niche
market, about 1% of all passenger vehicle sales in North America.
Today, the top selling vehicle isn't a sedan, SUV, or compact
crossover. It's a pickup truck. The Ford F150 has been the #1
selling nameplate in North America for several years running now,
Why, I don't know as very few suburban housewoves are hauling heavy
cargo around.

It's all down to the bean counters. Ford is going to be down to the
iconic Mustang and the prosaic Focus for cars. All else will be
pick-em-ups and "crossovers".

From Car & Driver ....

"In an unprecedented move that may reshape the entire auto industry,
Ford will stop building all sedans and hatchbacks and shift production
to crossovers and trucks. It is, by far, the company’s most dramatic production change in its 115-year history since Henry Ford adopted the assembly line.

In its first-quarter statement on Wednesday, the company said it will
sell only two car models for the U.S. market within the “next few years” and that it will "not invest in next generations of traditional Ford
sedans for North America."

In a separate post on Medium, Ford’s president of global markets Jim
Farley said Ford’s trucks and SUVs will soon become 86 percent of the company’s U.S. volume. In its statement, Ford said it will rely solely
on a two-car lineup, the new Focus Active—a raised, body-cladded version
of its all-new Focus hatchback (a crossover, in other words)—and the Mustang." https://tinyurl.com/FORD-FLUBS-IT

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Title: Henry Ford's Chocolate Chip Soybean Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Desserts, Snacks
Yield: 10 Dozen

3 c Light brown sugar
1 c Soy margarine
4 lg Eggs
3 c Cake or all-purpose flour
1 c Soy flour
1 ts Salt
2 ts Baking soda
2 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Crushed soybean nuts;
- (roasted unsalted)
4 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Set oven @ 350°F/175°C.

In large mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and margarine
with electric mixer. Beat for 2 mins. Add eggs one at
a time and cream until smooth consistency. Combine dry
ingredients and add to mixture. Add milk and vanilla.
Stir in soybeans and chocolate chips. Chill batter,
if desired.

Spray baking sheets with non-stick vegetable coating.
Drop cookie batter onto sheets with a teaspoon. Bake
for 8-10 minutes.

Makes approximately 10 dozen soft cookies.

This recipe was one of Henry Ford's favorite snacks. The
recipe was found in Cooking For Henry, a cookbook by
Henry Ford's personal party chef, Jan Willemse. In 1934,
Mr. Ford requested Willemse experiment in cooking with
soybeans, and the cookbook has an entire chapter
dedicated to soybean recipes.

Ford was a strong supporter of soybeans and saw the
possibility for the use of soybeans in food, milk, ice
cream, paint, plastics, and many other things before
1930. In Ford's fast-growing automobile industry, and
since, the soybean played a large part in the manufacte
of commercial products.

Reprinted with permission from the Indiana Soybean
Development Council.

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Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-

Today, the top selling vehicle isn't a sedan, SUV, or compact
crossover. It's a pickup truck. The Ford F150 has been the #1
selling nameplate in North America for several years running
now,

It's all down to the bean counters.

Not really. It's all about what buyers want.

poultry and pork together

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Title: Puerto Rican Caldo Gallego (Galician Soup)
Categories: Pork, Beans, Soups, Caribbean, Chicken
Yield: 8 Servings

1/2 lb Dried white beans, soaked
Overnight; drained
1 lb Chicken thighs
1/2 lb Spanish Chorizo sausage
-cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 lb Ham; chopped
1/4 lb Salt pork; diced
1 md Yellow onion; peel, chop
3 Cloves garlic; peel, chop
2 ts Worcestershire sauce
A few dashes of Tabasco
2 1/2 qt Water
1/2 lb Potatoes, peeled, quartered,
-sliced
1/2 lb Green cabbage; sliced thin
2 c Kale, spines stemmed,
-sliced thin
1/2 lb Turnips, peeled, quartered,
-sliced
Salt and pepper

Place the beans, chicken, chorizo, ham, pork, onion, garlic,
Worchestershire sauce, Tabasco and water in a large soup pot.
Bring to a boil; turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, for
45 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and debone. Set
the meat aside and discard the bones.

Add the remaining ingredients except the salt, pepper and chicken to
the pot. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, and then add salt and
pepper. Return the chicken meat to the pot and simmer for a few more
minutes.

Recipe by: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors

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JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

Today, the top selling vehicle isn't a sedan, SUV, or compact
crossover. It's a pickup truck. The Ford F150 has been the #1
selling nameplate in North America for several years running
now,

It's all down to the bean counters.

Not really. It's all about what buyers want.

It's all about what the buyers *think* they want after being bombarded
with advertising flack and marketroid speak at every turn. Trucks are rough-riding, ill-handling, boxy, environmentally unfriendly pieces of hardware. If one has a load to haul - then certainly a truck makes some
sense. But for everyday transport - or even as Grandma's Grocery Getter
they make negative sense.

I own a pick-up truck. It's a Ford Ranger that stays parked most of the
time. I have a need for its capabilities just often enough to justify
the licence and insurance cost. But for the most part I druther drive
my 4-door sedan .... it rides better, handles slick roads better, gets
*much* better fuel mileage, and is overall more comfortable than the
little Ranger.

poultry and pork together

Never a bad thing - mostly. But, I don't see its point in this recipe.
It's just bland, featureless protein.

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Title: Puerto Rican Caldo Gallego (Galician Soup)
Categories: Pork, Beans, Soups, Caribbean, Chicken
Yield: 8 Servings

1/2 lb Dried white beans, soaked
Overnight; drained
1 lb Chicken thighs

Or rabbit, squirrel, pork butt, alley cat, woodchuck, possum ......

1/2 lb Spanish Chorizo sausage
-cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 lb Ham; chopped
1/4 lb Salt pork; diced

My idea of pork and poultry together is bacon-wrapped chicken or ....

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Title: Chicken Cordon Bleu I
Categories: Five, Poultry, Pork, Cheese, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

4 Skinned, boned chicken
- breast halves
1/4 ts (ea) salt & black pepper
6 sl Emmenthal cheese
4 sl Cooked ham
1/2 c Seasoned bread crumbs

Set oven @ 350°F/175°C.

Coat a 7" x 11" baking dish with non-stick spray.

Pound chicken breasts to 1/4" thickness.

Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and
pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of
each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a
toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken
evenly with bread crumbs.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer
pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top
of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or
until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve
immediately.

NOTE: I sometimes make this with chicken thighs. It's
not authentic but it sure is tasty. -- UDD

Recipe by: Kiersten Talley

RECIPE FROM: http://allrecipes.com

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On 11-13-18 06:03, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Jim Weller about Vehicle Trends <=-

I own a pick-up truck. It's a Ford Ranger that stays parked most of
the time. I have a need for its capabilities just often enough to
justify the licence and insurance cost. But for the most part I druther drive my 4-door sedan .... it rides better, handles slick roads better, gets *much* better fuel mileage, and is overall more comfortable than
the little Ranger.

When I went shopping for my next car fifteen years ago, I had only a few factors on my mind. It should have four wheel drive so that it would be
able to navigate in Maryland's snowy winters (which do not seem to be
that prevalent anymore). It should have decent cargo space -- I was
tired of trying to fit major appliances (TVs, Microwave, you name it)
into the trunk or back seat of a sedan. And it should have a
comfortable ride. I did briefly consider a pickup because if item
number two. But after I looked at my Honda CRV, it checked off all the
boxes and we have not regretted it yet. I can easily fit a decent size
TV, a lawnmower, or such in the rear space.

Speaking of Tequilla -- (I know that was the previous message, but Hey).

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Title: Margarita Chicken
Categories: Poultry, Barbecue
Yield: 1 Servings

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4 lg Breasts of chicken
1/2 c Margarita mix
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 c Tequila
1 md Lime

Wash chicken and remove skin from meat. Pierce breasts several times
with a fork and set aside. Grate the lime peel, using medium sized
grater slots. (Grate only the green part of the lime's peel).
Sprinkle the grated peel over the breasts. Place chicken in a larger
bowl, and pour the mixture of tequila and margarita mix over the
chicken; slice and squeeze the lime over the meat, and place lime
slices in the bowl. Allow to marinate at least one hour. Remove
chicken from marinade, pat dry, and grill over medium heat, until the
chicken is done. Discard marinade prior to grilling. Baste chicken
with fresh tequila and mix if desired.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 06-21-94 (0044)

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I own a pick-up truck. It's a Ford Ranger that stays parked most of
the time. I have a need for its capabilities just often enough to
justify the licence and insurance cost. But for the most part I druther drive my 4-door sedan .... it rides better, handles slick roads better, gets *much* better fuel mileage, and is overall more comfortable than
the little Ranger.

When I went shopping for my next car fifteen years ago, I had only a
few factors on my mind. It should have four wheel drive so that it
would be able to navigate in Maryland's snowy winters (which do not
seem to be that prevalent anymore). It should have decent cargo space
-- I was tired of trying to fit major appliances (TVs, Microwave, you
name it) into the trunk or back seat of a sedan. And it should have a comfortable ride. I did briefly consider a pickup because if item
number two. But after I looked at my Honda CRV, it checked off all the boxes and we have not regretted it yet. I can easily fit a decent size TV, a lawnmower, or such in the rear space.

All decent reasons. You filled an actual need not made an "image"
statement.

The CRV I like best is called the Element .... which is no longer made.
Like the Chevrolet HHR was built on the Cavalier/Cobalt platform the
Element is a CRV at heart. Neither were available when you bought you
bought your CRV.

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Title: Cavalier Dressing
Categories: Salads, Dressings, Cheese, Vegetables
Yield: 1 Cup

1 c Mayonnaise
2 tb Bleu cheese; crumbled
1 tb Catsup
1 tb White vinegar
1 sm Onion; peeled, chopped

Put all of the ingredients in a blender container and
blend until smooth. Allow to chill at least 30 minutes
before serving.

Makes 2 servings.

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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On 11-14-18 12:13, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Vehicle Trends <=-

When I went shopping for my next car fifteen years ago, I had only a

All decent reasons. You filled an actual need not made an "image" statement.

The CRV I like best is called the Element .... which is no longer
made. Like the Chevrolet HHR was built on the Cavalier/Cobalt platform
the Element is a CRV at heart. Neither were available when you bought
you bought your CRV.

Actually it was just on the market when I bought our CRV. We looked at
it. The design seemed to be targeted towards the California surfer bum.
The interior was all plastic and you could hose it down to get all the
sand out. The body design was very square, but they smothed it out and
gave the vehicle more pleasing lines in later years.


BTW, I just read today that Ford is going to stop manufacture and sales
of all vehicles in the US except for crossovers and pickups.


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Title: Mexican Beef Bake
Categories: Beef, Mexican, Casserole, Ground beef
Yield: 1 Servings

1 lb Lean ground beef
2 tb Chili powder
1 c Mild taco sauce
1 c Grated Monterey Jack
1/2 t salt
1 c Tortilla chips
1/2 c Sour cream
1/4 c Sliced scallions
1 c Pitted black olives, sliced
4 oz Can chopped green chilies,
-drained
1 12 oz can whole kernel corn,
-drained
1 lg Tomato, chopped

Heat oven 400 degrees. In 10-inch skillet over medium high heat, cook
ground beef about 5 minutes until well browned. Stir in chili powder,
cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in taco sauce, green chilies
and salt.

In small bowl combine corn and half scallions.

In 1 1/2 qt casserole layer half corn mixture, half beef mixture, half
olives and half cheese. Repeat layering.

Bake, covered 20 minutes until heated through cheese is melted.

Garnish with tortilla chips, sour cream, tomato ad remaining scallions
to serve.

Makes 4 serving.
From: Earl Shelsby Date: 09-26-94

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

When I went shopping for my next car fifteen years ago, I had only a

All decent reasons. You filled an actual need not made an "image" statement.

The CRV I like best is called the Element .... which is no longer
made. Like the Chevrolet HHR was built on the Cavalier/Cobalt platform
the Element is a CRV at heart. Neither were available when you bought
you bought your CRV.

Actually it was just on the market when I bought our CRV. We looked at it. The design seemed to be targeted towards the California surfer
bum. The interior was all plastic and you could hose it down to get all the sand out. The body design was very square, but they smothed it out and gave the vehicle more pleasing lines in later years.

I always thought it was aimed at families with young children and at
college kids. Hose out the jelly, spilled food and/or the results of
"partying hearty" without ruining the carpets or upholstery.

The two people I knew who owned them were quite pleased - even though
they were well past young children and college parties.

BTW, I just read today that Ford is going to stop manufacture and
sales of all vehicles in the US except for crossovers and pickups.

My information says they are keeping the iconic Mustang and a form of
the Focus. All else is going to be trucks and SUVs - including a new
take on the grandfather of Ford SUVs ... the Bronco.

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Title: Wild Mustang Chilli
Categories: Beef, Chilies, Herbs, Vegetables, Booze
Yield: 8 Servings

3 1/2 lb Rough ground chuck
3 md Onions; chopped
4 cl Garlic; minced
3 oz Whiskey
2 oz Rum
1 tb Honey
1 ts Nestle's cocoa powder
4 tb Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1/2 ts Ground sage
1 ts Salt; to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
5 Jalapenos; seeded, chopped
1 ts Black pepper
1 1/2 c Stewed, sliced tomatos
2 c Tomato sauce
1/2 c Tomato paste
1/2 c Chopped bell pepper

Saute the meat, onions and bell pepper together. Add
this to the large cooking pot into which you have
combined all the other ingredients. Bring to a boil
for 2-3 minutes, reduce heat, and cook for 40 minutes.
Be sure to stir frequently. Salt to taste. Raise heat
to high and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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Re: Re: Vehicle Trends
By: Dale Shipp to Dave Drum on Wed Nov 14 2018 12:28 am

When I went shopping for my next car fifteen years ago, I had only a few factors on my mind. It should have four wheel drive so that it would be able to navigate in Maryland's snowy winters (which do not seem to be
that prevalent anymore). It should have decent cargo space -- I was
tired of trying to fit major appliances (TVs, Microwave, you name it)
into the trunk or back seat of a sedan. And it should have a
comfortable ride. I did briefly consider a pickup because if item
number two. But after I looked at my Honda CRV, it checked off all the boxes and we have not regretted it yet. I can easily fit a decent size
TV, a lawnmower, or such in the rear space.

Same here. Not sure if I mentioned it but by old Nissan Maxima is on it's last legs and is about to be donated to charity. Good car but reached the point where repairs were more than a new one.

Considerations in selection (no particular order really:
- Higher as we have a lot of flood issues here
- More storage, just like you
- Easy to park (didnt want a full SUV)
- Good gas milage

Also, for the first time in my life (and only time), NEW but not too expensive.

I got a Nissan Rouge but not with every frill. Has the side alerts and rear camera and your standard stuff. Bigger than the Maxima but not huge so parking isn't a pain. Getting a solid 26.6MPG city and the one time I took it to Richmond, was racking 43MPG (my driving is safe, sane, and has always lead to better MPG than rated). Example, the trip to Janis's place was just about 500 miles and I did it on 13gallons with the Maxima. No, they do not rate 38MPG.

I really like how the back section works where you can raise a section to split the 'trunk' so sorting groceries is better.

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