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Hi Ben,


RH> Very much so. I don't know how long you've read the echo to pick up on
RH> what he did over his years but he had quite an interesting life. He served
RH> in the US Navy, was a big rig truck driver, newspaper publisher, movie
RH> theater projectionist and not sure what all else before retiring at age
RH> 62. Found out he was bored so started to work for an auto supply store,
RH> just retired from that this past fall after 20 years. Had a number of

 BC> I knew about UDD being in the Navy, being a truck driver, a newspaper
 BC> publisher, and working in his retirement at AutoZone.  I did not know
 BC> about his history as a movie theater projectionist.

That was a long time before any of us knew him. He was also big into
Commodore computers, especially the Amigas. Steve started with a
Commodore 64; when he switched to a PC, he gave Dave a lot of no longer
used by us equipment. Met him at a Cracker Barrel, our first experience
with one of them. (G)

RH> Looks good but what, exactly, (know it's an Asian seasoning but is
it RH> easily obtainable?) is Chaat masala? Where would I find it; I
don't know RH> of any Indian/Pakistani grocery stores in the area?

 BC> Chaat Masala literally translates to Snack Spice.  For best results,
 BC> make your own.  I used some that my mother made.  Here are recipes:


 BC>       Title: Homemade Chaat Masala
 BC>  Categories: Indian, Spices
 BC>       Yield: 4 Tablespoon


 BC>       Title: Chaat Masala
 BC>  Categories: Indian, Spices
 BC>       Yield: 1 Batch

 BC>       Title: Homemade Chaat Masala (Hot & Tangy Indian Spice Blend)
 BC>  Categories: Indian, Spices
 BC>       Yield: 3 /4 cups

OK, thanks. We have a new Indian restaurant in Wake Forest, went to it a
few weeks ago. I asked for a heat level 5 (They said they'd do 1-10) for
butter chicken but will probably drop back to a 4 next time we go. It
was good, just a bit hotter than I like.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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