Texas Fall/Winter thread!

blueriver · Dec 29, 2013

Baked one of our "homegrown" smoked and cured hams that Fischers did for us ... Have had ham, mashed taters, all the fixings as well as ham sandwiches on homemade bread for the past couple days ... Last night Cheryl started the Northern Beans soaking and then this morning started brewing the ham soup .. Man what a wonderful fragrance coming from the kitchen !!!

bindian · Dec 29, 2013

Lou66 said:
Anybody in the mood for a big bowl of bluebell with some Christmas cookies this morning?.:laughing:.Lou

:laughing::laughing::laughing:
Good one Lou.
hugs, Brandi

two_bit_score · Dec 29, 2013

Had a big bowl of Blue Bell a little after finishing off that heaping bowl of Wolf Brand chili tonight.

farmgirl19 · Dec 30, 2013

I had a party to attend yesterday. My calories didn't come from the food, but from the PATRON!

ronjhall · Dec 30, 2013

jinman said:
I mean. . . savin' chili until April? :laughing:

I guessing that there will not be any left to put in the freezer. :shocked:

Western · Dec 30, 2013

24* this morning, so it's plenty chili

Western · Dec 30, 2013

For you "hot pepper" lovers, just read this and thought you'd find it interesting.

World

farmgirl19 · Dec 30, 2013

I'd have to try one, at least once! :licking:

jinman · Dec 30, 2013

I don't feel any need to try those peppers. To me, that's like trying to eat a spoonful of cinnamon powder or drinking contests. Even if you do it, you are gonna suffer big time. I think those peppers are an opportunity to set a good example for our children by showing that we have enough self-control to not be drawn into doing something we will regret. Of course, there are plenty of other things to use as an example for our kids too. As a matter of fact, I don't even want to watch somebody else attempt to eat a pepper. If nobody is watching, it kinda takes away the incentive.

txdon · Dec 30, 2013

I make a mistake of buying these http://bestmaidproducts.com/images/19875_label.jpg HOT pickles. They are hotter than any pepper I have eaten. I did not take the warning label seriously. I paid.

blueriver · Dec 30, 2013

I'd like to try them as well as the pickles .. I really like it hot ... I've seen friends break a sweat on hot stuff that just puts a smile on my face.

NativeSon · Dec 30, 2013

farmgirl19 said:
I had a party to attend yesterday. My calories didn't come from the food, but from the PATRON!

FG-- Remember Margarita is more than a woman.

Charlie

farmgirl19 · Dec 30, 2013

Now I want to try the pickles too! Thanks, TXDon! I love hot and spicy!

Native; Patron is so good, I don't mix it with anything. I poured 3-4 shots (no measuring, just pouring) into my glass and enjoyed it for an hour or so. It was still misting then, so decided I'd head home, rather than having a couple more shots. I was glad that I did, as the mist was freezing on my windshield. Sure was wishing I'd put a few shots of Patron in my glass to bring home and enjoy, once the truck was in the garage!

It was funny, the hostess saw me pour the Patron, and informed me she had another bottle in the cabinet, in case I wanted to enjoy all of the one that was out! No matter where I go, my reputation preceeds me! :laughing:

DABSGT · Dec 30, 2013

Lou sounds like Betty is well on the way to recovery.

Jim great looking chile sounds like your health is good.

robbyr · Dec 30, 2013

Pacerron, I forwarded your stuffed jalapeño recipe to my soon to be son in law. He's a really good cook and made them Saturday when we visited. They're awesome.

bindian · Dec 31, 2013

Speaking of eating................
Charlie,
I made your Jack Daniels Pecan Chocolate Pie for Christmas. My son doesn't like it. So I get to eat all of it. It's good, but a little sweet with the JD and chocolate mix. Maybe I can take it and share it with my daughter this weekend. She had a piece, but did not comment on liking it. Next time I make one, it will be no chocolate, or half the called for chocolate.
hugs, Brandi

NativeSon · Dec 31, 2013

farmgirl19 said:
Now I want to try the pickles too! Thanks, TXDon! I love hot and spicy!

Native; Patron is so good, I don't mix it with anything. I poured 3-4 shots (no measuring, just pouring) into my glass and enjoyed it for an hour or so. It was still misting then, so decided I'd head home, rather than having a couple more shots. I was glad that I did, as the mist was freezing on my windshield. Sure was wishing I'd put a few shots of Patron in my glass to bring home and enjoy, once the truck was in the garage!

It was funny, the hostess saw me pour the Patron, and informed me she had another bottle in the cabinet, in case I wanted to enjoy all of the one that was out! No matter where I go, my reputation preceeds me! :laughing:

FG- Some of the well made Tequillas today are good enough to drink straight, like a good Scotch. They're about as expensive as a Single-Malt. A Doctor friend showed me the way he likes to drink Patron Anejo when he was down in Mexico. In a double rocks glass pour 1/3 glass of Patron then add equal equal amount of Tomato juice. Now pour and equal amount of fresh Lime Juice in another gas. Now a little salt on the back of your hand, take a sip of the Tequilla, then a sip of the Lime juice, then finish with a little salt on the tongue. He called it a "Sangrita" (a little blood). The problem is that this goes down way too easy.......therefore this should only be tried at HOME with someone else holding your Keys. I've cut way back on the Tequilla consumption....but that's another story.

Charlie

NativeSon · Dec 31, 2013

bindian said:
Speaking of eating................
Charlie,
I made your Jack Daniels Pecan Chocolate Pie for Christmas. My son doesn't like it. So I get to eat all of it. It's good, but a little sweet with the JD and chocolate mix. Maybe I can take it and share it with my daughter this weekend. She had a piece, but did not comment on liking it. Next time I make one, it will be no chocolate, or half the called for chocolate.
hugs, Brandi

Brandi-- Well I am happy you like it. We served some spicy food, so maybe that helped cut some of the sweetness. Hope you and the family had a great Christmas, and I hope you are feeling better. Have a Happy New Year.

Charlie

farmgirl19 · Dec 31, 2013

Native; I do tequila shots, with just the salt and lime, with inferior tequilas. I'm not a fan of tomato juice, unless used in a recipe. Patron just goes down smoothly, all by itself! :licking:

pacerron · Dec 31, 2013

robbyr said:
Pacerron, I forwarded your stuffed jalapeño recipe to my soon to be son in law. He's a really good cook and made them Saturday when we visited. They're awesome.

Glad you liked them. Such a simple recipe but a great mix of flavors.