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Hi gang Sorry I haven't been around for quite a while; today I got my DC July Newsletter in da e-mail, and I was reminded that I oughta pop in and say 'hola". Last month, I was diagnosed with a defective pulmonary valve in my heart. They're going to do a valve-replacement, and I've spent...

Hi everyone! Nothing exciting, I just ran across a neat quote (I think so, anyway), so I have appended it as my signature. Pretty classy, no? --J

Hi guys & dolls! This may belong in another thread, but since I intend to be grilling... My local Wegman's market now carries buffalo loin steaks, as well as buffalo ribeyes! These, in addition to the ground buffalo they've carried all along. The loin steaks are packaged in a 12-ounce...

Had the idea to try this the other night; I was grilling a couple of steaks, and I had a hankering for some potatoes to go with them. I was tired, and I didn't feel like cleaning & cutting fresh potatoes, so I dug out a can of ("Whole New") potatoes. I haven't tweaked this, but I probably don't...

Hi guys & dolls! Sorry I've been a little out-of-touch lately...things are good, and I'm busier than ever! Here's a little something that I came up with after finding several jars of green mole sauce for 50 cents apiece at my local supermarket (the brand had been replaced with a different...

Hi everyone! My Mom (believe it or not) emailed me this.... Do you suffer from shyness? Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then ask your doctor or pharmacist about Tequila. Tequila is the...

I finally got around to making this last night, after tinkering with it for a week. Not sure if it ought to be here, or in the Pastries Thread, but here goes: Asparagus in Puff Pastry (4 appetizer servings; 2 side-dish servings) 1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, rinsed & dried 3/4 cup (up to...

OK, all you scientists, I have a dilemma. If I'm going to be smoking food on my grill or smoker, I'll soak my wood chips in water for 1/2 an hour (or longer) before using them. My question is this: what if I soaked the wood in salty water, as opposed to just plain water? We'll assume that the...

Hi all! I worked my old muffuletta recipe to include (freshly) roasted red pepper. I'd been using the stuff in the jar, which tastes pretty good, but the overall salad always had a very "pickley" flavor. Using the home-roasted pepper adds a nice touch of sweetness to the sandwich, and the...

(I've been sitting on this one for a little while. My Mom sent it to me) Sister Mary Margaret is sitting in her room one evening, reading her mail. She opens a letter that she's received from her parents, which reads, Dear Mary Margaret, We hope you're well, and having a good life in the...

Howdy folks! For the first time in many years, I've decided to make my own sourdough starter (I'm using the flour, water, and airborne spore method). This was nearly 3 days ago. Now, I have a nice, foamy sponge (I've been stirring daily, with a non-metal implement), which reeks of sourness...

OK, since we're on the topic of movies...what's your favorite movie of all time, and why (the key question here is "WHY?"). I'll start Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968; starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes) This was the very first movie that I can clearly remember seeing in the theater (I...

Hi gang! I thought I'd share this: I'd been meaning to try ground buffalo for some time, but the only place around here that carries it is Wegman's, and they want $5 per pound for it. I don't mind paying that much (or more) for most things...but ground meat?? But at the end of last week...

I ran across this... http://www.itsawonderfulinternet.com/ it takes a few minutes to watch the whole thing, but it's very funny (and tragically true!) :neutral: --J

Speaking of warm comfort foods....here's something I really love. A little time-consuming (you gotta watch the stove!), but worth it. It can be done with traditional green split-peas, but the yellow split-peas won't remind you of The Exorcist. :devil: (sorry if it seems over-simplified; I...

Yes, I'm still grilling outdoors...it's going to have to be ALOT colder before I pack up my grill (and my smoker) for the season. These ribs are at once tender, tangy, sweet and smoky; not a whole lot of work involved, either (just a little patience) :sad: Buttermilk Beef Ribs 4-5 pound...

Hi everybody! It took about a week, and $63 worth of duck breasts, to get this right. It's kind of an all-day affair, but the results are worth it! Peking-Style Smoked Duck (for the simmer:) 2 fresh duck breast halves, about 3/4 pound each about 2 quarts water 6 TBS honey about 1...

...I love walks on the beach, drinking wine by the fireplace.... oh, wait. wrong website. :lol: Really, I am a cook & restaurant owner in central Pennsylvania. I'm ABOUT 39 years old. I've been cooking for about 25 years, but I haven't been cooking professionally for nearly that...