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Prime NY Strips from Central Market Sauteed New Potatoes with Oregano and Rosemary Broccoli with Plugra and lemon Alexander Valley Cab

aprilmei - The German Choc. Cake is still there - still great.

I'm with MichaelB. What's up with the water?

See if your butcher will make some smoked sausage, it's divine. As for the remaining meat, the backstrap is good cut into medallions and lightly sauteed as you would any steak, or breaded as in Chicken fried steak. The ham steaks are a bit gamey, but I have used them successfully for swiss steak and other braised dishes. We don't get roasts - too gamey. Just have that made into sausage. My best recomendation is to eat it up as quickly as possible. Even properly field-dressed, processed and freezer wrapped, the gamey-ness increases after about 3-4 months in the deep freeze. I agree about the lack of comforts related to deer hunting. I always need to go to the bathroom just about the time the deer start moving. - again , the scent in addition to the movement. It's just boring.

Here what I do for gravy if deep-frying a turkey: A couple of days ahead of the big day: Buy a package of wings and a couple of necks (turkey) Roast them in the oven with onion and celery till browned and delicious- looking Deglaze roasting pan with white wine and put all contents of pan into a stock pot. Cover with water and simmer for several hours. Strain, taste, and reduce further if needed. Refrigerate. On the big day, reheat your gravy base, and thicken as desired with a slurry or a roux.

Grilled Flank Steak, cooked to med rare and thinly sliced Baby Red Potatoes sauteed evoo and butter Stir-Fried Veg Medley - zuccs, yellow squash, onion and red bells, with garden fresh basil Hogue Merlot

We spent a night in Napa this last August and had a wonderful time. The highlight for us was a hot-air balloon ride over the valley (suggested by KatieLoeb). It was spectacular. The pilots was knowlegable and the experience was just awesome. There are 3 companies who do the rides, we chose the one with a champagne breakfast. they'll pick you up at your hotel. - The only place we could find in Napa that would take a one night stay was the TravelLodge. Have a great time. I can't wait to go back.

Lunch with the Girls: Smoked pecans Garlic marinated green olives Butternut squash soup Turkey Avocado and Bacon Sandwiches on Potato Bread Cape Cod and Zapps Chips Prosecco

Crostini with truffle butter Fettucini Carbonara Stuffed Tomatoes

I'd braise it slowly in a little stock (is that redundant?) or, better yet, put it on the smoker. Add some sweet potatoes and mac and cheese and you'll be in 'hog heaven'...

Big, thick hamburgers cooked outside on the grill with cheddar cheese, grilled onion, avocado, tomato and dijon on a toasted bun. A bag each of Zapps' spicy crawtaters and Cape Cod Chips (I usually don't each chips, but David Rosengarten recommended these - they are terrific)

I quit flouring years ago because it seemed that I was only browning the flour instead of the meat. I get a much nicer color, flavor and fond if I omit the flour. If you must flour, use the Wondra, no question

Roasted Chicken with herb butter Risotto with shallot and dried porcini Oven roasted vegetables Spatchcock

Smothered okra and tomatoes with chicken, shrimp and hot links over rice.

I, too, have read or seen, or something that potatoes will keep a fresh taste if held with the lid askew. Something about trapping the steam in makes them taste reheated. Can't remember where I read this...It was just recently, too.

If you're absolutly sick of it, then divide it into approx. 2 cup portions, wrap well and stick it in the freezer. Ham thaws quickly, and you'll be ready for a weekend breakfast, or company who drops by without calling.

BBq'd Shrimp loosely lifted from Paul Prudhomme Corn on the cob potato salad french bread to sop up the buttery juices from the shrimp

Great info!! I hate to be so stupid, but I'm totally unfamiliar with Japanese food. What IS dashi? Is it available in American grocery stores? Will I have to go to an Oriental Market to get it? The sesame dressing for veggies sounds awsome. Thanks so much

I bought 5 this summer at antique/junk stores while on vacation. Also, just ordered the Zuni cafe cookbook, so add 6 more!!!

Arroz con Pollo with Salsa Verde from a recent Food 911 episode. It was really pretty good. Also, black beans (not canned) and bread. DeLoach Zin

We brought back 6 bottles from Italy packed in our cheap-o soft-side luggage with no problem. I worried that we'd find our suitcases by following the purple trail, but everything was ok.

Is it me, or does it seem like substantial lighting is more of an issue when you pass, say, your 35th birthday???

Caramel popcorn with almonds Heavenly

Sauted new potatoes with green onions in EVOO. Eggs over easy Suvir's tomato chutney. Garlic bread my mouth has this nice, warm glow.....

I tried the high-heat method a few Christmas's ago. The middle was REALLY rare. I usually order med. rare, but this was still mooing. The low and slow turned out better for me. Is bison too lean for a smoker? Prime rib cooked in the smoker is divine.