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I didn't know all of this! I definitely always think of the Cajun version because I didn't know other versions existed! I learn something here every day . According to Google a lot of the Amish that live there have roots from the Swiss Mennonites? I know they speak Pennsylvania Dutch. So I'm sure you're right! And thank you for enlightening me me

EXACTLY I should have known better 🤣

We went to lunch the other day at an Amish restaurant in a town not too far away from us. After lunch we stopped at the Amish meat market. It's a really great place -- they raise and make and sell all kinds of meats, sausages, bierocks etc. I was grabbing some German sausages when I noticed they had boudin! I was very interested to try Amish boudin so I bought a package thinking that if it was really good I'd go back and get more for my mom and stepdad (stepdad is Cajun). The other night we had breakfast for dinner so we could try it out. I think they have a very different idea about what boudin is...or the package was mislabeled lol. These were pork...so pork was the first ingredient listed, rice was second. The white dots might have been rice but....I feel like no rice was harmed in the making of this "boudin" lol. It tasted really good, but it was more like a spicier German sausage 🤣. Anyway, now I know what Amish boudin is. Ronnie's birthday was Wednesday. He requested fried gizzards and livers and a nice salad. I also made a small chocolate sheet cake --that's his favorite. \\ Last night I made beef short ribs in the IP. I got them from Misfits. Kinda pricey but I needed something fun and different to make. Mashed cauliflower potatoes and collards to go with

Yay for Instacart! I wish we had that around here sometimes. Everything looks delicious--as usual! Especially that dressing. I want. PS--the non-bolding of the cornbread dressing would have made me bat-s*** crazy. You're a saint to have not said anything 🤣 Cornbread Dressing I had to bold it to make myself feel better.

Salad (sigh) and SV'd lamb chops Italian stuffed peppers and cooked to death green beans SO tired of making the same things so I did Drunken Noodles with shrimp (noodles were shirataki) and a cucumber carrot salad with a lime juice/honey/rice vinegar/sesame oil/chili pepper dressing. Had to go out to eat for lunch and took home some uneaten fried mushrooms--reheated them in the air fryer and I was really impressed. Ronnie liked them better than the first go around because they were nice a crisp. Air fryer is probably getting a permanent place on my ever dwindling counter space. Deviled eggs, shrimp scampi and SV'd steaks also

I'd do the beans, too. They're easy and when you doctor them up like you do they're excellent.

@TdeVSeveral years ago I was looking for ideas for meals/foods that I could freeze in portions to take to my Grandpa. This thread may be helpful to you? Edited to say: A tip that @Jaymesgave on that same thread was really helpful. Freezing in containers is good BUT there is the added chore of washing and putting away said containers. If you can freeze meals in ziplocks you can just trash the bags when you're done. Granted, not everything can be frozen in those but it's an idea to think about. Here is the post where she discussed more in detail what she did for her father.

Well I think you guys did great turning lemons into lemonade! I really appreciate you showing us your trip--I love that you take us along Also very much looking forward to seeing Komodo Dragons next time

Also, where is the candy section of the pyramid?

And this is where you'd find me dead on the floor from starvation --I have no clue how to do this 🤣

Ronnie's doctor told him to eat like this a couple years ago--hence the no/low carb diet I try to adhere to but it's SO hard. He did lose some weight in the beginning and his bloodwork improved hugely. I raised the issue of cholesterol to his doctor and he told me he'd rather Ronnie's bloodwork look this good and that there are drugs to take care of high cholesterol if needed. I disagree but I kept my mouth shut. I'm of the mind that all things in moderation are good. But what the hell do I know?

I hope they ship to Kansas lol. But seriously I hope somewhere near you has that delicious looking treat.

Nope. You're not ignorant--you're teaching us things!

I don't want to say you've outdone yourself here because you outdo yourself every week but I think you outdid yourself here Who wouldn't love that sandwich and salad. And something different from all of the heavy holiday type foods--maybe that isn't an issue but I, for one, would certainly welcome a change. I love the eggs in the chicken salad. And what a nice touch to have the dressing on the side. I know all of the containers are not cheap.

Yes, we have two. One is really old and it hates me. We recently got a new one that is much more friendly. We'll have to drag it out there on a trailer.

I keep saying I need to snip the flowers, I always do in the garden....but they ARE so pretty lol. I suspect you're right about the roots. I need to get a bigger pot but then it wouldn't fit in the window and that presents a whole 'nother problem with Newman wanting to eat the plant lol.

A tiny update..... We had a HUGE day of winds--and when a Kansas person says it's windy, it's windy. It was around the 15 of December. Winds steady at 50 gusting from 80 to 100 mph some places. Ronnie went out to our property and found this: Blew the new deer stand right over. And it was anchored very securely. Not securely enough obviously. I forbade him from trying to set it upright by himself so we have some work to do at some point. Yay. Sigh.

This looks delicious and cheesy. OMG one of my favorites. How many years have I said this around here???? But someday I'm going to get a real truffle I don't care how expensive it is lol. Decided to not get back on the low carb wagon for a few more days. I HAD to have spaghetti and venison meatballs--had some balls leftover from when our friend was here that I froze. Also did some Italian sausage links and salad. There is pasta under the mountain of basil. My grocery store turned kitchen basil plant is still going strong. I had to stake it up yesterday it's gotten so tall. I'm adhering to @KennethT's instructions and watering it --2 cups of water every day (that's all it will hold without overflowing) but the leaves still look wilty. Tastes delicious though..... Drug my very unused air fryer out and did some Cornish game hens the next night (that was more on the low carb plan that we should be doing). Cheesy cauliflower and deviled eggs to go with. I felt a little......bad...disturbing the hens....they looked so......er....comfortable? Pizza and salad the next night--I mean I had dough in the freezer and sauce and meats to use up so yeah.....and another salad Last night the last of the venison pounder steaks with fake cauliflower mashed potatoes, carb free gravy ( I don't know why I keep trying this...Ronnie doesn't love it) and green bean casserole.

Gives new meaning to sleeping with the fishes...... Not that I know anything about any of this but that surprises me.

I wonder if anyone here in the states makes this? Oh that's just awful Just curious...are the trees without leaves dead or? Seems odd to just leave them if they're dead...... This made me drool. I can't get the picture to post but the cute little "bowl" on her plate is for a dipping sauce or? LOVING this. I'm having a vacation in my kitchen and I don't even have to shower or take a plane

Happy Birthday @Maison Rustique!! I'm superstitious too, @Norm Matthews. The last few months of 2025 were a lot but I know it could have been worse so why not do all we can for luck lol. I did ham steak with mustard sauce, Hoppin John --used Super Lucky 2026 Rancho Gordo BEP's, deviled eggs and cheesy brussels sprouts (I figure those count for cabbages/money)

Patti, you did so great! I'm sitting here wishing I had a big plate with everything on it. I don't ever soak black eyed peas, either.

Splurged on some lobster tails. Thanks to @weinoo @KennethT@gfweb @rotuts and everyone else that helped me on the SV thread! They turned out perfectly. Also splurged on some Wellfleet Oysters (always makes me think of @liamsaunt) Cheesy potatoes and roasted asparagus Ronnie didn't get any apple galette on Christmas Eve so I made another one for dessert Happy New Year everyone!!

We are broccoli lovers, too. I love it raw on salads. And, like you said both of those sauces are delicious --especially the cheese

🤣 You won't like it. It's mostly broccoli 🤣 Dressing: Mix: 1 cup mayo (I like Hellman's) 4 TB red wine vinegar 3 TB sugar Salt Pepper ---I honestly don't measure. Some days I like more dressing, some days I don't . Broccoli--stems cut off and cut small enough to eat--Probably 5-6 cups? Shredded sharp cheddar Crispy bacon broken into bite size pieces Chopped onion--I like red the best but white or yellow are fine too. Mix all together. If not eating right away I add the bacon just before serving or else it gets less crispy Optional: Salted sunflower seeds Craisins or raisins