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Ronnie cold smoked some ribs yesterday so I could re-stock the freezer. Finished in the IP and then under the broiler in the CSO. He also threw in some country ham...OH it's good. It's good anyway, but now I have some with a smokey flavor

I've been wondering what your set-up was going to be. Thanks for sharing

YUM. WANT.

100% guarantee you would find the same thing behind my kitchen cabinet. We would have had to cut a hole in the cabinet to get to it. Sigh.

DAMN IT, KAY! I was sitting here feeling oh so smug because I already have the book by Laurie Colwin and I wouldn't have to succumb to buying anything. Then you post this. Now I've bought the butchering book. Sigh.

You are NOT alone. I'll add that I think under my fridge is also not a pretty sight.

I always love it when I find out about a new online food place to shop. This one looks right up my alley. Has anyone tried their fresh pasta? I have ordered quite a bit from igourmet in the past. Their cheeses always come in a cute little soft cooler (well they used to, dunno if they do now) and everything was nice and cold still. Also have gotten quite a few things from Zingerman's. Alway reliable and good.

Wow, they are sure working fast. What kind of floor are you putting in or did I miss that upthread? @Jacksoup I really like that backsplash. I am doing a bathroom/bedroom remodel as we speak. I might need your son to inspect it!

Had to have fish after seeing @HungryChris 's --fried up some shrimp that needed to be used, too. And oysters. Was going to make Oysters Rockefeller.....but I suffered an attack of laziness. Plus they are so good just plain as they are.

I'll trade you catfish for some of your mix I'll be on the look-out for this. Thanks!

@HungryChris Unless I get too lazy, you've inspired me to thaw out some catfish for tonight. Can you share how you make your batter? Is it a beer batter?

'Twas national spaghetti day yesterday.....

Your kitchen is sure pretty even before the reno! I can't wait to see the progress

I think about this quite often as I'm going through my grammy's recipes. I don't have kids so it's not relevant to me, but for others I wonder if their children will miss seeing their loved ones hand written recipe cards....or maybe I'm just a sentimental sap.

Broccoli beef and egg drop soup

So, you'd go for a longer time?

EIGHT DAYS? Girl, you are a better person than I am. I don't know if I could have survived that. No offense to my in-laws....I couldn't handle anyone staying with me for that long.

Lasagna and a salad last night.

No advice but I cannot wait to see how it turns out. It's so pretty!

Nice!!! I'm glad you're enjoying your IP. Pho sounds good. Need to make that soon.

I've done that....the oven works as a good hidey hole.

I have that Serious Eats on bacon up on my screen right now. I want to try it also.

Purchase a carp?

You will love it. I literally could not stop saying how good it was the first time I had it.

New Year's Day dinner Cornbread-- jalapeños , onions, hatch chile and cheddar BBQ chicken wings done in the IP and finished in the CSO along with black eyed peas and country ham --OH so good. Spinach and mac and cheese. Hopefully I covered all the lucky foods. We need all the luck we can get.