-=> Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> What is that in American shackels? If my "top of the head" exchane
 DD> rate is correct - about U$10. Which ain't bad if you're doing coffee.

 SH> About right.  Since I left the finance business I don't know exchange
 SH> rates anymore. LOL   I also don't watch international news, I only know
 SH> who won your election because Andrea told me.
 
I remember the first trip to Canada w/Hoosier Tire. We were doing an
Indy Car race at San Air in Quebec. So we crossed at Detroit/Windsor.
After clearing customs we set off down the 401 and stopped at one of the
service plazas to get a meal. I paid with a U$20 for a CAD7 check and the
cashier gav me back CAD22 and change. I though to myself "I'm gonna like
this." 

 DD> buy coffee out. By the time I hit the diner I've already had my
 DD> coffee for the day. And water is alm ost always "complimentary".

 SH> I mostly do get a cup of coffee out,

 DD> cafe. My preferred tater is either 1/2" (12mm) cubes or Tater Tots
 DD> deep fried. Or really crispy shredded hash browns.

 SH> I like the shredded ones the most.

If they're well done (crispy). I also had a favourite place that did a
thing they called "cottage fries" which was 1/4" cubes of potato deep
fried and with a garlic butter sauce. I liked it so well I managed to
get the recipe for the sauce so could do it at home.

 DD> I also do a version of McDonald's Egg McMuffin using bratwurst
 DD> patties or Italian sausage patties.

 SH> Sounds good!

Tends to freak people out who are expecting regular "breakfast" sausage
with its sage undertone and they get something with a lot of oregano 
and basil, etc. Or a fairly bland, but different flavoured altogether
bratwurst patty.   Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Bratwurst Burgers w/Braised Onions
 Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Breads, Cheese, Beer
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 tb Oil
      1 lg Onion; sliced
      1 md Red bell pepper; sliced
      1 md Yellow bell pepper; sliced
      1 c  Dark beer

MMMMM--------------------------BURGERS-------------------------------
      1 lb Bratwurst patties
      1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
      1 tb Milk
    3/4 c  Seasoned bread crumbs
      4 sl Muenster cheese
      4    Hamburger buns; split,
           - toasted
      8 ts Spicy brown mustard
 
  In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion
  and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer.
  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until
  vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated,
  15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  
  In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs
  in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture,
  then roll in crumb mixture to coat.
  
  In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers until
  juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side; top with
  cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve
  burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.
  
  Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
  
  Makes: 4 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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