Hi Dale,

As much as I like the Masterbuilt electric smoker, I had been looking at
the Trager pellet smoker/grills. The price turned me off though.
However, I found a real bargain at our local Sam's Club on a Member's
Mark Pellet Smoker & Grill which is made by Embers Grills. It is the
same as the Trail Embers Pellet Smoker & Grill which is avilable at
Tractor Supply and Home Depot. It is a smaller model with a 10 lb pellet capacity which is probably the only limitation from the larger pellet
smokers which can hold more pellets.

It is heavy, weighing 140.38 lbs plus packaging which brings the box to
over 150 lbs. There is no plastic on this smoker. The hopper feeds
pellets by an auger to a fire pot where a heating element ignites them
and a blower forces air through to support combustion. It has a dial for temperature setting and has a digital display to show the current
temperature. It takes about 15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize
when lighting the grill. After it is turned to the off position, it runs
for 12 minutes to finish burning the pellets and to start cooling down.
I grilled a porterhous steak on it for the first item cooked. I cut the
steak so that I could cook part at to medium which Ruth prefers and the
rest rare which I prefer. When I get the opportunity, I will smoke
something on it to compare how it works that way. I prefer the
Vision Kamado style grill for steaks.

Now if we host the picnic in September, we will have two options for
cooking that I have not seen at prior picnics. It should be interesting. Regards,

Stephen
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On 02-16-19 22:13, Stephen Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Smoker <=-

As much as I like the Masterbuilt electric smoker, I had been looking

I think that you know that I am my third Masterbuilt electric. The
first two died because of electical problems. If and when this one
dies, I will certainly consider other options. The think I liked about
the electric was the consistency of temperature control. MB has come
out with a propane smoker that I might look at. My Weber grill is on
its last legs. I've replaced multiple parts in it and next time it
fails, I will also consider posibilities.

at the Trager pellet smoker/grills. The price turned me off though. However, I found a real bargain at our local Sam's Club on a Member's
Mark Pellet Smoker & Grill which is made by Embers Grills. It is the
same as the Trail Embers Pellet Smoker & Grill which is avilable at Tractor Supply and Home Depot. It is a smaller model with a 10 lb
pellet capacity which is probably the only limitation from the larger pellet smokers which can hold more pellets.

As you gain experience with it, I'd like to hear how it works for
smoking and for grilling.

Now if we host the picnic in September, we will have two options for cooking that I have not seen at prior picnics. It should be
interesting. Regards,

I do hope that picnic in Wake Forest comes to be. We look forward to
that, and have it on our calendar already.


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Title: Tortilla Roll-ups
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 36 Appetizers

1 pk (8 oz) cream cheese softened
3 T Chopped green onion
3 oz Smoked salmon, canned tuna
-or chicken chopped
2 T Sour cream
1 T Chopped fresh or
1 t Dried dill
4 (9 to 10") flour tortillas
1 1/2 c Fresh spinach leaves

In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, onion, salmon, sour cream and
dill. Spread generous 1/4-cup filling on each tortilla. Place
spinach leaves on top, leaving 1/2 inch border. Roll up tightly.
Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
To serve, cut in 1-inch pieces.

Each appetizer: 45 calories, 1 g protein, 3 g fat and 4 g
carbohydrates

Posted by: Vern Hoffman GOB&G Hangout (314)423-1662

Source: County Star Journal 11/1/95

From: Vern Hoffman Date: 02-03-96

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Dale Shipp wrote to Stephen Haffly <=-

I do hope that picnic in Wake Forest comes to be. We look forward to that, and have it on our calendar already.

If the Hafflys do host the picnic, I can almost guarantee I'll be there considering they're about a five hour drive from me. It's literally a straight shot east for me on US-421 South and I-40 East. I could leave
here at a realistic time (7 AM) and be there just after lunch. I always factor in a little extra time for me to drive alone as I tend to have to
stop every two hours to stretch. Heck, it'd be about a half-tank of gas
to get there in my Versa.

Do we have the dates set yet or is this just a "let's see" thing right
now?

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Title: Cornmeal Crispy Chicken Breasts
Categories: Main dish, Chicken, Seandennis
Yield: 4 Servings

4 Boneless, skinless chicken
--breasts
1 Egg, beaten
3/4 c Yellow cornmeal
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/4 t Dried oregano leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
2 T Lemon juice

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Total time: 21 minutes

Place the chicken between two sheets of waxed paper and pound the
chicken to 1/3" thick. Pour beaten egg in shallow bowl. In a
shallow pan, combine basil, oregano, pepper, salt, and cheese. Brush
chicken with the lemon juice, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat
with the cornmeal mixture.

Spray George Foreman two-sided grill with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook chicken for 4-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked to 160 degrees
F, brown and crisp.

[Sean's note: I own a George Foreman G5 grill. I would set the
thermostat to "medium" and cook for at least 7 minutes.]

From:
http://busycooks.about.com/od/chickenbreastrecipes/r/GFcornmealchick.h
tm

MM'd by Sean Dennis on 25 October 2014.

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Later,
Sean

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On 02-18-19 22:04, Sean Dennis <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Re: Smoker <=-

Dale Shipp wrote to Stephen Haffly <=-

I do hope that picnic in Wake Forest comes to be. We look forward to that, and have it on our calendar already.

If the Hafflys do host the picnic, I can almost guarantee I'll be
there considering they're about a five hour drive from me. It's literally a straight shot east for me on US-421 South and I-40 East.
I could leave here at a realistic time (7 AM) and be there just after lunch. I always factor in a little extra time for me to drive alone
as I tend to have to stop every two hours to stretch. Heck, it'd be about a half-tank of gas to get there in my Versa.

Do we have the dates set yet or is this just a "let's see" thing right now?

Ruth said the weekend after Labor day, Thursday to Sunday. That makes it September 5th to 8th if I read my calendar correctly.

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Title: Sour cream cucumber salad
Categories: Salads, Vegetable, Appetizer
Yield: 1 Servings

2 Large cucumbers
Salt and white pepper
1 c Sour cream
1 ts Dried dillweed
1 tb Chopped fresh parsley
1 tb Finely chopped onion
1 tb Vinegar

Peel and slice cucumbers. In a bowl arrange them in lawyers,
sprinkling each with salt. Place another bowl on top and weigh down
to remove any excess liquid. Set in fridge for 1-2 hours. Drain; if
very salty, rinse and drain again. Combine all other ingredients in
a bowl. Add to cucumbers. Makes about eight servings.

From, Canadian Living Cookbook
by
Carol Ferguson and the Food Writers' of Canadian Living Magazine
copyright 1987

Typed by Barbara Hazen
From: Barbara Hazen Date: 05-25-98
Cooking

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Hello Dale.

20 Feb 19 02:37, you wrote to me:

Ruth said the weekend after Labor day, Thursday to Sunday. That makes
it September 5th to 8th if I read my calendar correctly.

Hmm, Labor Day weekend would have been easier for me due to the way things roll
with my current job but I think I should be able to make it Friday and Saturday and leave Sunday.

Later,
Sean

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