Checkers 8 KM in Buffalo, NY on June 30, 1989

 (I started writing about Nancy Mieszczak’s 32-year-old races back in 2010. I thought they’d been too much fun to be enjoyed just once; and, maybe just a little bit, I wanted to show The Kids how the Old Folks used to roll back in the days of yore. Anyways, I initially crammed a bunch of her races into one continuing post. Lately I’ve been writing them up one by one. If you’re interested, you can start from the beginning HERE.)

Distance: 4.971 miles

Time: 28:40

Place: 2

Prize: $200

∑ Career Earnings: $18,329

 

The Skinny: Nancy pocketed $200 for finishing second to a woman named Benzoni. Somehow I forgot to record her first name back then.

 

There’s a good reason I might have been a bit distracted. The old Duck hisownself actually WON the Master’s Division of this race (26:13) in our hometown, winning his first-ever, and last, cash prize of $250.

 

Not a bad day at all!

 

 

Mediterranean Baked Pheasant Cutlets

I discovered a veal recipe online that I thought might work with pheasant breasts. It did in fact work wonderfully well. It would probably work just as well with boneless chicken breasts. The veal will only happen after we win Powerball.

 

The olives are an important and tasty part of the flavor signature. The tomatoes and mozzarella make it look great. The recipe is very suitable for company, delivering both great taste and eye appeal. And it’s lean!

 

Pounding the breasts to uniform size is a good idea. I did that after the brining. I dissolved ¼ cup kosher salt in a quart of water. I laid the breasts in a Pyrex bowl, covered with brine, covered the bowl, and chilled 12 hours overnight in the fridge. Otherwise, there’s nothing to it.

 

You can find all the details here.