• Re: Smoker's Alley

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:38:00
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Even though the indigenous folks used tobacco ceremonially I see no
    reason not to have outlawed it like was done to the funny mushrooms
    and peyote cactus buds used by indigenous people in the southwest.

    At this point, I should think that it would be rather hard to outlaw tobacco useage. Too many people are nicotine addicts and would raise
    quite the objection.

    Surely, now. But early days, before it had founded several fortunes and addicted (literally) hundreds of millions ..... But, also before we knew
    the downsides, to be fair.

    8<----- CHOP ----->8

    The dye stuff (also used on cloth, sometimes inadvertently) comes from
    the outer hull of the walnut. Removing that is a genuine PITA but is
    the first step toward gettin at the hard, erose kernel that contains
    the nut meats. My grandfather built a trough with a mesh bottom that
    he could fill with walnuts fresh from the trees. The family car was
    then driven down the trough doing most of the outer hull removal.

    I've read of that being done, never saw it so couldn't, until now,
    verify that it was (is) an acceptable way of shelling them. Any idea
    of what was done (other than muscle power) before cars were invented?

    According to the Wiki How article "To harvest black walnuts, start by collecting fallen black walnuts off the ground. Then, remove the green
    hulls on the walnuts using a jackknife or by cracking them under your
    foot. Next, dispose of the hulls and dry the brown hard shells on some newspaper for several days."

    Still had to crack that tough nut in the middle and dig the bounty
    from it, though.

    I imagine so; I probably wouldn't have the muscle power to crack them.

    There are a fair number of lever operated specialy tools for cracking the
    hard shells. Also a couple using screws (think hand-held vice) or the time honoured method of laying the nut on a hard surface and smiting it with a hammer.

    Title: Saddle of Rabbit Roasted in Tobacco Leaf w/Garlic Sauce
    Categories: Game, Vegetables, Wine, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    Fit the topic but doesn't sound like anything I'd go for.

    Nor I - but it fit my personal "Burtonizing" campaign. Bv)=

    4 Leaves blond tobacco

    Picked but not yet cured? That's what I'd guess, seeing enough of it in various stages here in NC. Not nearly as much as when we lived in the state from the mid 70s to early 80s but still a major crop.

    Different cultivars. "As the names imply, dark leaf is supposed to have
    a denser hue and blonde leaf is expected to sport a lighter color.
    However, do not conclude these two varieties to be worlds apart. The
    same species of tobacco plant can be the source of both dark leaf and
    blonde leaf. This is because processing and production play a key role
    in the entire scheme of things." https://khalilmamoon.com

    Confused yet? I certainly am.

    No tobacco was harmed in this recipe:

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Tobacco Onions
    Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
    Yield: 4 Servings

    5 c Peanut or other light oil
    2 lg Sweet onions; peeled, sliced
    - 1/8" thick
    1 c A-P flour
    1 ts Paprika
    1 ts Salt
    1 ts Black pepper
    1/2 ts Cayenne

    Heat oil to 350øF/175øC on a food thermometer in a deep
    saucepan over medium heat. Combine remaining ingredients
    in a medium bowl and carefully toss to coat onions.
    Remove onion slices from flour mixture, shaking to
    remove excess.

    Fry a few slices at a time for approximately 10 minutes
    or until crisp and golden brown. Repeat until all onions
    are fried. Drain on paper towel.

    Recipe by Kathleen Morrison

    From: http://www.foodgeeks.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Thursday, April 17, 2025 17:22:07
    Hi Dave,

    At this point, I should think that it would be rather hard to outlaw tobacco useage. Too many people are nicotine addicts and would raise
    quite the objection.

    Surely, now. But early days, before it had founded several fortunes
    and addicted (literally) hundreds of millions ..... But, also before
    we knew the downsides, to be fair.

    True, and even longer to convince people to give it up. Meantime, the
    next generation(s) picked up the nasty habit.

    8<----- CHOP ----->8

    The dye stuff (also used on cloth, sometimes inadvertently) comes from
    the outer hull of the walnut. Removing that is a genuine PITA but is
    the first step toward gettin at the hard, erose kernel that contains
    the nut meats. My grandfather built a trough with a mesh bottom that
    he could fill with walnuts fresh from the trees. The family car was
    then driven down the trough doing most of the outer hull removal.

    I've read of that being done, never saw it so couldn't, until now,
    verify that it was (is) an acceptable way of shelling them. Any idea
    of what was done (other than muscle power) before cars were invented?

    According to the Wiki How article "To harvest black walnuts, start by collecting fallen black walnuts off the ground. Then, remove the green hulls on the walnuts using a jackknife or by cracking them under your foot. Next, dispose of the hulls and dry the brown hard shells on some newspaper for several days."

    They make it sound so easy.............(G)

    Still had to crack that tough nut in the middle and dig the bounty
    from it, though.

    I imagine so; I probably wouldn't have the muscle power to crack them.

    There are a fair number of lever operated specialy tools for cracking
    the hard shells. Also a couple using screws (think hand-held vice) or
    the time honoured method of laying the nut on a hard surface and
    smiting it with a hammer.

    We've got a vise one (screws onto a table or counter top), curtesy of an
    old friend of ours. She gave it to us to originally do pecans. We've
    also got the hand crackers and I think, one lever type.

    Title: Saddle of Rabbit Roasted in Tobacco Leaf w/Garlic Sauce
    Categories: Game, Vegetables, Wine, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    Fit the topic but doesn't sound like anything I'd go for.

    Nor I - but it fit my personal "Burtonizing" campaign. Bv)=

    I know.

    4 Leaves blond tobacco

    Picked but not yet cured? That's what I'd guess, seeing enough of it in various stages here in NC. Not nearly as much as when we lived in the state from the mid 70s to early 80s but still a major crop.

    Different cultivars. "As the names imply, dark leaf is supposed to
    have a denser hue and blonde leaf is expected to sport a lighter
    color.
    However, do not conclude these two varieties to be worlds apart. The
    same species of tobacco plant can be the source of both dark leaf and blonde leaf. This is because processing and production play a key role
    in the entire scheme of things." https://khalilmamoon.com

    Confused yet? I certainly am.

    Whatever, I leave the stuff alone.

    No tobacco was harmed in this recipe:

    Title: Tobacco Onions
    Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
    Yield: 4 Servings

    No, and it looks good.


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    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to Ruth Haffly on Saturday, April 19, 2025 05:40:32
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    According to the Wiki How article "To harvest black walnuts, start by collecting fallen black walnuts off the ground. Then, remove the green hulls on the walnuts using a jackknife or by cracking them under your foot. Next, dispose of the hulls and dry the brown hard shells on some newspaper for several days."

    They make it sound so easy.............(G)

    It *is* easy .... to read about. Bv)=

    Still had to crack that tough nut in the middle and dig the bounty
    from it, though.

    I imagine so; I probably wouldn't have the muscle power to crack them.

    There are a fair number of lever operated specialy tools for cracking
    the hard shells. Also a couple using screws (think hand-held vice) or
    the time honoured method of laying the nut on a hard surface and
    smiting it with a hammer.

    We've got a vise one (screws onto a table or counter top), curtesy of
    an old friend of ours. She gave it to us to originally do pecans. We've also got the hand crackers and I think, one lever type.

    4 Leaves blond tobacco

    Picked but not yet cured? That's what I'd guess, seeing enough of it in various stages here in NC. Not nearly as much as when we lived in the state from the mid 70s to early 80s but still a major crop.

    Different cultivars. "As the names imply, dark leaf is supposed to
    have a denser hue and blonde leaf is expected to sport a lighter
    color.
    However, do not conclude these two varieties to be worlds apart. The
    same species of tobacco plant can be the source of both dark leaf and blonde leaf. This is because processing and production play a key role
    in the entire scheme of things." https://khalilmamoon.com

    Confused yet? I certainly am.

    Whatever, I leave the stuff alone.

    No tobacco was harmed in this recipe:

    Title: Tobacco Onions
    Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
    Yield: 4 Servings

    No, and it looks good.

    And here's the fried pickles recipe I am going to convert from "archives"
    to "kitchen" status. Possibly using the big (toaster oven size) air fryer.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Oven-Fried Pickles
    Categories: Squash, Chilies, Herbs
    Yield: 8 servings

    32 sl Dill pickle
    1/2 c A-P flour
    1/2 ts Salt
    2 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
    2 tb Dill pickle juice
    1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
    1/2 ts Garlic powder
    1/2 c Panko bread crumbs
    1 tb Snipped fresh dill

    Set oven @ 500ºF/260ºC.

    Let pickle slices stand on a paper towel until liquid is
    almost completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.

    Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In
    another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, pickle juice, cayenne
    and garlic powder. Combine panko and dill in a third
    shallow bowl.

    Dip pickles into flour mixture to coat both sides; shake
    off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then into crumb
    mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Transfer to a
    greased wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.

    Bake until golden brown and crispy, 20-25 minutes.

    Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Saturday, April 19, 2025 15:45:18
    Hi Dave,


    According to the Wiki How article "To harvest black walnuts, start by

    They make it sound so easy.............(G)

    It *is* easy .... to read about. Bv)=

    Exactly!


    Still had to crack that tough nut in the middle and dig the bounty
    from it, though.

    I imagine so; I probably wouldn't have the muscle power to crack them.

    There are a fair number of lever operated specialy tools for cracking
    the hard shells. Also a couple using screws (think hand-held vice) or
    the time honoured method of laying the nut on a hard surface and
    smiting it with a hammer.

    We've got a vise one (screws onto a table or counter top), curtesy of
    an old friend of ours. She gave it to us to originally do pecans. We've also got the hand crackers and I think, one lever type.


    Different cultivars. "As the names imply, dark leaf is supposed to
    have a denser hue and blonde leaf is expected to sport a lighter
    color.
    However, do not conclude these two varieties to be worlds apart. The
    same species of tobacco plant can be the source of both dark leaf and blonde leaf. This is because processing and production play a key role
    in the entire scheme of things." https://khalilmamoon.com

    Confused yet? I certainly am.

    Whatever, I leave the stuff alone.


    And here's the fried pickles recipe I am going to convert from
    "archives" to "kitchen" status. Possibly using the big (toaster oven
    size) air fryer.


    Title: Oven-Fried Pickles
    Categories: Squash, Chilies, Herbs
    Yield: 8 servings

    We still don't, and probably will never, have an air fryer. Closest
    thing to it that we have is a toaster oven that has a convection
    feature. I've thought about trying to see if it works as an air fryer
    but haven't done so yet. One of these days, maybe...............

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    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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