Shelby

I have some that are hand embroidered-and one at least that is beaded (which is weird--I don't wanna blow my nose into a beaded area lol).

https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/tools-equipment/best-ever-slow-cooker-cheese-hash-brown-casserole I do it the day before I need them and just reheat and add more cheese on top early enough so it melts, but close enough to serving. It's not fancy but my crew loves it. I do add more salt and pepper and I omit the onion because we have an onion hater lol. Probably they wouldn't even know it was in there but I aim to please sigh.

I like it. Plus it doesn't scream Christmas--you'll get more use out of it all year round IMO. OMG I have SO many hankies. TONS. Maybe I should start a new topic. Some of mine are so great. But they live drawers. A long time ago I made a "valance" over my kitchen window out of them. I'm one that loves vintage stuff so whatever my Grammy wanted to give me, I took and kept. To a fault lol.

Yeah, I used to get oxtails so cheap and we love them. I'm not paying the ridiculous price that they are at now. We went to the big city to Sam's, Dillons and the liquor store to get stocked up for Christmas Eve when I have the kids over. OMG the grocery store was a nightmare. And it was only like 10 am. We had to drive around and wait for someone to leave to get a parking place. AND NO frozen hash browns--except for 3 bags of a brand called Mr. Dell's that comes in a 64 oz bag. Never heard of it. Hope they don't suck. The kids love the cheesy hash browns in the crockpot. Apparently everyone does lol.

It feels more like spring time around here. I don't need to be wearing shorts and flip flops on Christmas Day sigh lol. Come on cold! Tuna melts in a pepper, fries and deviled eggs Sv'd pork loin, mushroom sauce and roasted asparagus Roasted quail, salad and brussels sprouts

I was going to say the same thing. Ronnie and I fight over the dark cheese and he always wins arrrgh.

I went through some drawers in the dining room and pulled out a few things: Lots of lace tablecloths and a billion lace? Crocheted? Things in all shapes and sizes like this:

No no I really don't! I really appreciate the information.

Thank you for telling me! I've been watering every other day. I will step it up.

That's the cajun way to do it!

Remember when the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed like a year? Now it seems like a couple of days lol. I'm doing brunch on Christmas Eve day, again, for us and Ronnie's kids and grandkids. I'm so glad I posted on last years thread--I think I'll do almost the exact same menu. What's everyone else doing? Are you going to have a white Christmas?

Still cooking over here....albeit the same things over and over. Still semi-trying to stay kind of away from carbs lol. When our hunter friend is here that goes out the window...and it seems like it stays out the window until after New Year's Day lol. Roasted chicken quarters, asparagus and stewed tomatoes Big salad to use up a bunch of leftover steak Fried chicken tenders, cooked to death green beans and cheesy cauliflower I was naughty last night and made pizza because I had sauce and Italian sausage leftover from making stuffed peppers a few days ago. Also my Broncos are doing so well this year (sorry Chiefs). AND, MONTHS ago I bought one of those basil plants that the grocery store sells. Much cheaper in the long run than those little Melissa's packets that give you like 5 sprigs for $20 lol. Anyway, I had Ronnie plant him for me. He's so happy here in the kitchen. So, fresh basil on the pizza with a salad

Agreed. I'm short. Maybe I could pass as a friend 🙃🤣

Oh me too me too.

Excellent job! Nope, I'd be the exact same way. You want equal amounts of the good stuff in all containers

That looks so delicious and comforting. I'd gladly dive into that right now. I think the crackers are a great idea! While I like cornbread, I also like dipping my crackers in soup.

Wow, thanks for sharing this. I've never tried it but it looks delicious.

Thanks for reading No....we've never paid. I know there are places around here that we could take it. I am picky lol. I prefer to do it myself. Maybe picky is too light of a word. Maybe control freak is closer? 🤣

I don't mind leaving the peels on for scalloped potatoes.....buuuuuut....I like mashed potatoes better peeled. I'd eat them, though. My mom loves leaving the skins on.

I've suspected that, too, but.....they've passed on everything so far. I'm proud of them. Maybe they are finally maturing 🤣. Our hunter friend leaves today (supposedly....his flight has already been delayed for some unknown reason) so I don't think anything will be gotten. We have another week of deer season plus there is a doe only season in January. We might just wait until then. It's actually kind of a relief not to have to clean a deer and package it etc. tomorrow. Thank you for keeping me company!! Lucky for me, Ronnie stopped on his way to pick up our friend and picked up some on sale choice steaks. Last night was a much easier evening for Shelby lol. But backing up, the usual Lipton's onion soup mix dip to eat while watching football yesterday afternoon. Then the guys went out (taking a portable tv with them for football watching). I threw another board together--this time using the Georgia shaped one in honor of the Bulldogs. The steaks went swimming in the SV bath. Meantime I baked some potatoes, roasted some asparagus, made some hollandaise sauce for said asparagus and deviled some goose and duck hearts and a few livers. As per usual I got a cast iron screaming hot to sear the steaks and dinner was done! Also, earlier, I pulled the last batch of apple pie filling I made from our apples and made a galette. A little whipped cream and caramel to go on top. So.....I have pork chops in mind for Ronnie and I for dinner tonight....I might thaw out another two just in case our friends flight gets cancelled or something......that's never happened before. Anyway, the guys are out putzing around in the garage. Football starts in a couple hours so that should keep them occupied for a while lol. Thanks for hanging out with me--as always, I enjoy you guys a lot

I get what you're saying about heating/warming the tortilla. AND maybe the ones I use are subpar (they probably are) but when I do that they fall apart, tear, I poke a finger through etc. I guess that would mean they are too thin to begin with.

You, sir, are a very smart person! Thanks so much for explaining. What would I do without all of the smart people around here???

🤣 OMG what a jerk! More for you at least....... I DO need a friend in the kitchen. However, I will confess that I might get a tad grumpy at times. I recommend making some gizzards soon. I should do them for just us more often. It's way more manageable when I'm not trying to make tons of them.

I should have asked here sooner--would have saved me a panic attack lol. Super steam would really do the same thing as the IP? Would I use the same amount of time?

*putting the teapot away*