Shelby

OMG I know. Their roads are awful. When we used to go to Tulsa--just driving our regular vehicles--I felt like my teeth were going to fall out due to the bumping. And some are toll roads!

Honestly, I think you'll find it easier than you think. I've had a huge craving lately for those so I've been making them a lot (minus the meat because I don't have any, but Ronnie would love it if did something like that). I lay out the cream cheese for a bit to get it softer. Once soft I use my hands (I know I know but it's just easier for me) and mush in some shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions and some smokey paprika. Then get your peppers, Slice the stem off, slice in half. De-seed some --I leave some to keep them on the spicy side. Again, using my hands, I mush the cheese mix into the peppers and wrap with bacon. I'm doing them in the CSO so I don't bother with using a toothpick to secure the bacon but if you're grilling you might want to. The thin bacon works better than the thick cut bacon for wrapping.

I do mine in the steam boy on just regular convection at 300 F for 25-30 mins. Outside gets crisp and usually doesn't burst on me

Me too!

Yes, here is a picture from the website I ordered them from (the mussels) I don't know how they did it lol but I was afraid they would be tough and rubbery but they were very tender. I like a little tomato in this...especially my home grown ones. I used chicken broth that I had frozen and added a couple of shrimp bullion cubes to give it more depth.

Yes, the scallops, shrimp and mussels are all vac packed (separately). The mussels are already cooked. So, from frozen I put them (plus the rest of the seafood) in the broth and gently steamed with the lid on for about 7 mins or so until the mussels opened up. I was skeptical about the already cooked mussels but we really enjoyed them.

Well, it's not Spargel, but it's our first pick of the season Along with SV steaks Venison spaghetti red Quesadillas to use up left over steak Lemon posset for dessert I got some mussels from Misfits a while back. Also some shrimp and scallops so decided to make cioppino. Used my canned tomatoes. Fresh basil and dill from the garden. Turned out really well and hit my seafood spot. Lots of sourdough bread to sop up the broth

Yeah, the major downside to this. I get it.

It's the moooost wonderful time of the year again! I have a mind to make hot browns again--haven't made them since this time last year. Not sure I have turkey though. Anyone getting excited yet??? This year seems wide open to me. Pletcher has three in and Brad Cox has four I think. Two Phil's intrigues me... Food plans?

EXACTLY

LOL one of my favorite movies. I like it--it's just NOT real asparagus. It's like.....spaghetti o's....those aren't real pasta lol.

Meanwhile, back in Kansas Sigh

😳 Ronnie had to sit and put his head between his knees

I'll come up and eat her share. You guys can call me insignificant eater.

Those are cute. I have a weakness for little bowls like that. I need to up the amount of foods I make that I can dip in stuff. I love kitchen stores like that. There was one in the big city that I always stopped in when I used to actually go Christmas shopping. Ronnie got me that huge sunflower bowl and platter there that I use when I make a composed salad. It's closed now

Gorgeous! And I am so glad to see you!

WOW!

I love phonics, too. It's sad they don't teach that way anymore (from what I read). @SmithyThat traffic ramps my anxiety up to a 20 and I'm in my kitchen. AND pulling that camper. Bravo to you guys for navigating all of that. I think you'd have to sedate me. Also, I would miss the internet, but...kind of a nice break imo. I feel tethered to my phone at times. Your pita looks super good to me. I'd gladly eat it!

They are very much sought after around here. They started spawning about a week ago. It's been chilly. Some years we don't catch any. A lot of the lakes have a 21" minimum length limit, but the lake he went to has an 18" limit.

I hadn't made fried mushrooms in a really long time. Ronnie said he was hungry for them. I like to do them when I'm frying other things--they stay hot as molten lava for so long that they can wait until the other stuff is done lol.

@C. sapidus CRAB ENVY HAPPENING Salad and spaghetti Next night Lemon roasted broccoli with parm cheese. Wanted to add some toasted pine nuts but I guess I don't have any. However, my cabinets are a total wreck so I could have like 60 lbs of them and not know sigh. Roasted chicken half Tortellini to go with Ronnie went fishing and caught some walleye. So good. Also fried some mushrooms. The usual spinach and macaroni and cheese to go with. Been hungry for something Asian. So, fried rice, the last of the soup dumplings and sticky wings. Breakfast--yes, I was out of ideas and it was getting late in the evening lol. Boudin, fried potatoes. Tried a new recipe in the IP. Brussels sprouts in a garlic, cream cheese parmesan sauce. It was good. Last night pepperoni/canadian bacon/mushroom pizza, mushroom salad. Basil that Ronnie is growing. Homemade ice cream and berries for dessert

I've pre-ordered: Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish-ionados by Anna Hezel It's supposed to be here April 25th. I really don't know what came over me except I've been reading the tinned fish subject here. Now I'm going to have to spend more money and stock up on tinned fish.

Spicy/tomato/caper/olive pasta thing again along with, and I swear this time, the last of the doves Fries and a few fried mushrooms....should have made more mushrooms they really hit our spots. Along with turkey paninis. Used the panini maker to do some chicken/onion/jalapeno quesadillas Worked really well and didn't use any oil to fry in so a tad bit healthier Roasted turkey quarter, stuffing and collard greens Blackberry cobbler and homemade ice cream for dessert Cream cheese/green onion/cheddar cheese stuffed jalapenos Fries and more sandwiches--I seem to be obsessed with my panini maker at the moment Tuesday we had a meeting that started at 4 and was an hour away so I started a pork roast with carrots and potatoes that morning. Didn't get home until about 6:30 so I was super glad I had done that. Last night spaghetti with Italian sausage and venison meatballs and salad

I'm with you. I had a big day yesterday and it completely wiped me out today.

Is your egg noodle recipe on your blog?