CONEYS: Here's the real deal, folks

The original coney recipe was brought from the Miners Hat drive-in in Kellogg by my uncle Lloyd Scoles. He in turn gave it to my aunt and uncle, Cleo and Austin Anthony, who owned The Boat for many years. The original recipe called for 9 pounds of hamburger. This is a cut down version that I use.

Brown 3 pounds burger and one large onion, salt to taste.

Combine 3T paprika, 1T cumin, Tcurry and 1/4 cup chili powder. Add to burger and mix well.

Add 6 cans tomato puree (not juice or sauce; results will not be the same) plus 3 cans water. Cook several hours, the longer the better, adding small amounts of water if needed. Small red chilies tied in cheese cloth may be added for extra heat.

This recipe was given to Hap Murphy, who also owned The Boat later.

BARBARA FRAZEY

Post Falls