-=> JIM WELLER wrote to RUTH HAFFLY <=-

 DS> Gail recently read that one
 DS> reason is that aluminum has been in short supply and so manufacturers
 DS> have eliminated them along with a variety of other foods, e.g. many
 DS> types of soups.  I have no idea why aluminum became scarce.

 RH> Sounds strange to me.

 JW> It's not scarce but it is more expensive than it was previously
 JW> because your previous administration imposed import tariffs so
 JW> that domestic producers could raise their prices. But your producers
 JW> aren't big enough to make enough; you need imports. So all kinds of
 JW> manufacturers are looking to alternative packaging.

I suspect that Ford building their pick-up trucks from aluminum may have
something to do with it, as well. Their "high-strength, military-grade, 
aluminum-alloy body" on the world's "best-selling" truck has got to eat
a LOT of aluminium as well as aluminum.  Bv)=  The truck line sells so
well for Ford that they've quit making all cars but the Mustang.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Ford Motor Company Dip
 Categories: Dips, Appetisers, Cheese, Chilies
      Yield: 3 Servings
 
  1 1/2 lb Cream cheese
      2 c  Mayonnaise
      6 tb Onion; chopped
      4 tb Horseradish
        ds Hot sauce; generous dash
        pn Salt
           Parsley; chopped
 
  Have cream cheese at room temperature. Add
  remaining ingredients and beat in mixer to
  a very smooth consistency.
  
  Delicious with potato chips, vegetables or
  crackers.
  
  Kay Burger
  
  From: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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... "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business." - Henry Ford

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