-=> Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 > I was friends with the originator of the Cozy Dog, Ed Waldmire. In the
 > 60s and 70s before they moved to the current location they were joined
 > at the hip with a Dairy Queen. I used to get a double cheeseburger and
 > fries then cross the dining room for DQ chocolate shake as my beverage.

 MP> Neat!

 > Ed was also an anti-war activist and had a huge library of books on the
 > subject which he lent freely.

 MP> The current location still has a library in the center of the dining
 MP> room.

f you noticed the maps and artwork posted on the walls they were by Bob
Waldmire (Ed's son) who was a well-known character along Route 66. His
brother Buz has put up a web site in Bob's memory @

https://www.bobwaldmire.com/pages/about-bob

I miss the guy. We shared many a cuppa over the years when he was in 
town .... always knew where he was because of the decorated VW bus he
drove back and forth from Spring-a-leak to his winter quarters in New
Mexico. BTW - that VW van was the inspiration for "Fillmore" in the
animated feature 'Cars".

 > I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
 > town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the
 > original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
 > It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes -
 > Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees -
 > although their chilli sucks.

 MP> I will remember to avoid the chilli if I am back in the area.

 > Too bad the Pig Hip restaurant in Broadwell, IL (just south of Lincoln)
 > was destroyed by a tragic fire before you made your trip. They also
 > had excellent food and were on the National Register of Historic Places.

 MP> I stopped by the ruins to pay my respects and take a few photos.

I miss that place.

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

 >       Title: Route 66 Pig Hip Sandwich
 >  Categories: Pork, Sauces, Sandwiches
 >       Yield: 4 Servings

 MP> Thanks.  I will have to save this one.  :)

And, hopefully, make the recipe. It really is a good sandwich.  Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Cozy Dog Drive In's Corn Dog Recipe (deep fryer)
 Categories: Breads, Sausages
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
      1 c  Flour
  1 1/2 c  Corn meal
      1 ts Baking powder
  2 1/4 c  Milk
    1/2 tb Sugar
        ds Salt
      2 tb Louisiana hot sauce (opt)
     10    Hot dogs (or for a real
           - treat/heart-stopper,
           - Polish sausage)
     10    (6" to 8") wood sticks or
           - thin pointed dowels *
 
  Bud's Corn Dog Recipe
  
  Combine all ingredients to form a batter. If too thick
  add a little more milk. Insert skewers into the pups. Dip
  in batter and drop them into hot oil. Fry to golden
  brown.
  
  This was based on a recipe in our family cookbook with
  this append to it: These are like the corn dogs sold at
  county fairs. The "Cozy Dog" drive in is a landmark in
  Springfield, Illinois. They specialize in these, and it
  is sometimes rumored that Uncle Bob (my late uncle,
  Robert Bumgarner) knew the owner and got his recipe.
  
  I added the hot sauce and re-adjusted some quantities.
  
  Serve with mustard.
  
  This is guaranteed to get your grease and cholesterol
  levels right up there!
  
  * like a popsickle stick or a wooden skewer.
  
  Source: Bud Cloyd
  
  Servings: 10
  
  RECIPE FROM: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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