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I reheat already made tamales that I buy from Texas in the pressure cooker. Really good that way.

I wondered how much alcohol I could do. I kind of winged it with todays. We can taste the vodka, but it's not overwhelming or anything. They were frozen, but not so hard as to break a tooth. I do have some Nutella......

I don't exactly know. If I had to guess I'd say the steam is different than on the steam/bake setting? Maybe @kayb can help us. I just know that if they have a specific bread button, then it's probably best to use that one...... I can't wait to try again. Might do some today.

I had SO much fun yesterday making my first popsicles. I read this whole thread and then looked online for recipes. I settled on a strawberry peach one that included vodka. I read the recipe like three times and I still managed to do something entirely different than it said. I guess I had it in my brain that I wanted a layered type sicle. I made a puree out of strawberries to which I added a bit of raspberry vodka. Then I opened a jar of peaches I canned last summer and pureed them then dumped them in a pan with a bit of sugar and water. Boiled that until nice and thick. Then I added some sparkling water (gave it a bit of a kick) and some more raspberry vodka. The recipe called to mix the strawberry mixture into the peach mixture, but I kept them separate. Also added a slice of kiwi. I can't wait to make more. I'm going to need help, though. I want to make ones that include coffee and Bailey's but don't know quite how to do it.

Ribs smoked outside, tendered up in the Instant Pot, then put in the Breville to broil for a bit. Green beans and taters done in the other Instant Pot and a squash casserole done in the steam boy. Having a good time with all of my toys.

Oooooookay. Confession time. I'm actually red in the face right now because I can't believe how stupid I am. No wonder my bread didn't come out well. I mean it's good. Ronnie loves it. But I knew it looked nothing like Kay's. I didn't use the bread setting. DUH I used the steam/bake one. Can't wait to try again. Sigh.

I'd say you have a great chance of getting some. I usually order the first or second week of August.

Just opened the new IP and am doing the water test. Going to have two going tonight Came with a little pamphlet that describes new features that were added after the printing of the user's manual ---these are features that my first IP does not have. 1. The cord is now detachable. 2. Slow cook temps. have been adjusted as-- Normal=87.8 -93 C/190-200 F More=93-99C/200-210 F Less=82-87.8C/180/190 F 3. Audible beeping has an on/off switch. 4. Keep warm has an on/off switch 5. It memorizes the last used program settings.

Oh man. Damn weather. It looks like it's getting ready to turn..... If it makes you feel any better, we may only get one tomato this year too.

Nothing is boring with Miracle Whip.

Wow. I'd love to see pictures. I know you're not too busy or anything Get a floor fan going. Gonna get hot in there today.

*rummaging around for stocking* Must be ready for Santa.

Christmas is on the 24th?

Haha! I thought about you yesterday. I picked a total of three okra. My plants look 100% better than they did last year, though, so I'm hoping for okra to be coming out of my ears soon.

Sure is pretty, shain. I love me some pickled beets!

I've been craving hummus, shain, and yours looks so good. Robirdstix, your pasta looks great. Norm! Thanks for the meatball recipe. I've been wanting to make venison stroganoff but I may switch to venison swedish meatballs after seeing your dish! Elsie, ribs in the IP are now on the list for this weekend. They look sooooo gooooood. I was too hot to cook much last night. If I was smart I'd make something this morning for tonight, but I've never been accused of being that smart lol. Sandwiches again. Homemade buns. Onions and banana peppers from the garden. Good stuff.

I have the plug..didn't know it until Kay had a problem and I use a Brita water pitcher to fill the cuis. I still am glad to know this and will drain it often.

I've gotta get me some smallish button mushrooms. Every time I see your pickled ones I drool.

More details on the wings, please . Brown them first? When you say chili, you mean they were spicy? I need to make this.

The lowest it goes is 100 F.

That sounds good. I'd do the crust in the cuis, then the filling in the IP, then back to the cuis for the topping.

I don't use a paper towel, either. Just the loose foil. Actually, the first time I did it I didn't cover it with anything and it was fine but that could have just been beginners luck.

Ok, I just bought these pans. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ONHPVIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh gosh, that looks good. What sort of tool do you use to pick the snail meat out? A toothpick? I could eat a huge plate of all of that right now. It's hot here, too. I mean, I know it's summer but this week is super hot. Heat advisories every day. I think today is supposed to feel like 108. Anyway, I was not in the mood for anything besides salad last night. I used some of the left over steak and some shrimp. Rotuts, ignore the olives, please lol.

Ok, so, I made the Anadama bread yesterday. It didn't turn out nearly as pretty as Kay's did. First of all, I only have one smaller pan and that recipe makes enough for one large pan or the two smaller ones like Kay has. I probably should have used some patience and just done one loaf at a time but I opted to use a big pan. I proofed the dough in the pan at Kay's suggested 110 degrees for 15 mins. It wasn't above the pan so I did it for 15 mins more. By then, it was about 3/4 of an inch above the lip and I decided that was enough in case it rose more during baking. I set the oven at 350 degrees for 30 mins. I checked on it with 18 mins left and saw it was already browning far too quickly on top so I shoved some foil over it (which also probably contributed to it not looking as good as Kay's). Anyway, I ended up baking it for the whole 40 mins, took it out, cooled it a bit and got it out of the pan. It smelled SO good. We each had a piece with dinner and we really liked it. So, things I would do different: I'm going to buy another pan so I have 2 smaller ones for next time. Also, I only had dark molasses. Maybe I'll use honey next time or a lighter molasses? The color of the bread is like a wheat bread. But, the flavor is good. Thank you Kay!