Recent content by tghs

we got some snow, not as much as predicted but took the BX out and had some fun,, did about did about 5 of the neighbors drives..

we don't get snow that often in central North Carolina.. only doing this because I can..

Polyurethane..

luckily last weekend we only got sleet and a little freezing rain,, this weekend they are calling for snow,, did a quick little fab and mounted a strip on the buckets edge, I think my neighbors will be surprised when I start clearing driveways,, one or two of them shouldn't be out shoveling..

around here we have the Pho king food truck!!!

cooking at work today,, Thursday sauce and pasta,, lots of caramelized Vidalia onions and red bell pepper.. came out sweet!!!

a little Christmas morning baking...lots of chopped pecans in the filling...

all the places to get food on campus are closed today so I cooked for our staff.. brats with kicked up kraut (garlic, bell pepper and onions) loaded up smashed potatoes (lots of butter and sour cream as nature intended)

the big invite all thanksgiving lunch at work,, my part one 18lbs turkey with apple and cranberry stuffing,, 2 spiral cut hams with blackberry/honey/ginger/clove glaze.. (my morning started here at 5am)

A repeat by request,, meaty pasta sauce and toasty cheese garlic bread...

looks great reminds me that I have a rib rack for my weber!!!

homemade Kraut is so much better!!!! did the Thursday cooking thing at work.. herb crusted chicken thighs roasted over a rice/stuffing mix (carrots and parsnips added) thighs were on sale in the 10 packs this morning!!!!

used to use a bread machine with a timer function as an alarm clock

I use bisquick all the time, 2 tricks to help it work better.. buttermilk instead of water,, mix up the batter a half hour before cooking, don't mix after that, just scoop gentley.. (works for dumplings also) another cooking hint, McCormick's Italian seasoning mix (Marjoram, Tyme, Rosemary...

Thursday workers lunch, the universal one pan meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) kielbasa, onions, bell pepper, potatoes and apple.. simple but filling.. (a good thing to cook when camping) big pot was emptied!!!