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Skriven 2015-05-29 07:40:18 av Dave Drum (1:261/38.0)
  Kommentar till text 27505 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Porky Pines
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-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 ML> natural aggressiveness or at least inquisitiveness.

 RH> Most likely the inquisitiveness of a dog. I don't know how many quills
 RH> my dad pulled out of various dog muzzles over the years. Sometimes they
 RH> were imbedded deeply enough that he had to take the dog to the local
 RH> vet. Knowing that the quills can be "thrown" for a fair distance, I
 RH> plan to keep my distance from any porcupines that may be at the pond.

 DD> Dunno who told you that - but, "Porcupines have soft hair, but on
 DD> their back, sides, and tail it is usually mixed with sharp quills.
 DD> These quills typically lie flat until a porcupine is threatened, then
 DD> leap to attention as a persuasive deterrent. Porcupines cannot shoot
 DD> them at predators as once thought, but the quills do detach easily
 DD> when touched."

 DD> source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/porcupin
 DD> /

 RH> Don't know where I picked up that information, but it appears to be
 RH> wrong. Could be an old mountain wive's tale I read somewhere, can't say
 RH> at this point.

When I was growing up it was "common knowledge" -- and we were nowhere near any
mountains here in the Great American Outback. The terrain in this area averages
as flat as last night's leftover ginger ale.

 DD> See also: www.snopes.com/critters/wild/porcupine.asp
 DD> http://www.answers.com/Q/Do_porcupines_throw_their_quills
 DD> http://www.ehow.com/info_7737353_do-porcupines-shoot-quills-out.html

 RH> I'll take your word for it, for now.

You can also believe that skunks make great pets and do not develop rabies
spontaneously (another "old wives tale" but one that has been codified into law
in some states). They should, however, be descented. If startled the
mild-manner little critter will spray its only defence at the offending
presence. Descenting clears the air.

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

      Title: French Fried Skunk #2
 Categories: Game, Dairy, Breads
      Yield: 4 Servings

      2    Skunks; skinned, cleaned
      1 tb Salt
           Water; to cover
      2 c  Bear fat
           +=OR=+
      2 c  Lard
      2 lg Egg yolks; beaten
      3 c  Milk
           +=OR=+
      3 c  Cream
  1 1/2 c  Flour
    1/2 ts Salt
      2 tb Baking powder

  Clean and wash the skunks, making sure that the scent
  glands are removed.

  Cut up into small serving pieces.

  Put a soup kettle on the stove and add the meat.

  Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.

  Lower the heat and boil until the meat is tender, about 40
  minutes.

  Remove all the scum that rises to the surface.

  Make a batter by mixing together the egg yolks, milk,
  flour, salt and baking powder.

  Mix real good until the batter is about like cake batter.

  Heat the bear fat or lard in a deep fryer to 360+.F/180+.C.

  Dip the pieces of skunk in the batter and then fry them in
  the deep fryer until golden brown.

  Drain well and serve.

  Recipe Posted by: Kiowa Horse

  From: http://www.food.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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