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Is that purple chex mix on the yogurt lol?

I learned my lesson from not covering the pan that came with my Breville. I ended up ordering a new one and a new toast crumb catcher due to how icky it got. I could NOT get it clean like I like it. So, I really don't consider using a piece of foil now and again wasteful because it saves my time (and money due to not having to buy a new tray lol). But, everyone has different methods

Yep. I like as little mess as possible.

Yep, Little Arkansas river fish

Ronnie caught us some fish on Monday. Fried it along with some onion rings and okra from the garden. And collard greens done in the IP. Chicken done in the steam boy last night.

Did a 3 1/2 lb. chicken last night. It was in a wet brine for a couple of days. I took it out and patted it dry--let it sit out for a while to get maximum dryness. Sprinkled it with lemon pepper and into the steam boy it went. I did what the book said--50 mins at 450F. 18 mins. in it was already scaring me--the top was getting super close to burning. I couldn't take it so I slid some foil over it. Chicken turned out lovely. Just like using my rotisserie only I didn't have to lug it up from the basement AND FAR EASIER to clean. I have the steam cleaning going as we speak. I might have picked a few pieces of skin off before dinner.

Such a good movie......... Anna, that sucks about the goose. You did all you could. On to the next project!

Well, it's not your fault the goose was freezer burned. The grocer knew how old that bird was....and maybe you should tell them about it. Taters, cheesecake and cocktails solve all problems

Well, it sure looks good. You could have just not said anything and we'd have never known. The gravy, the cabbage and the taters look incredible. I now need gravy.

Well, we were thinking alike I was meaning for the breasts and/or leftovers.

I make goose and noodles at least once a winter. It's really good.

It is a grand machine, ain't it?

Well, shoot. I guess it's a little tough, eh? I wonder if you SV'd them for a while if they would tender up? Or, you could IP them and make goose and noodles......

Merry Christmas!!!!! The goose liver looks fabulous.

Beautiful tamales!!!! I love the garnish I'm in central Kansas, north of Halstead.

Lots of garden veggies were consumed last night. Zoodles, salad and panko fried eggplant.

Sounds like my kind of meal Welcome, Yiannos!

Oh you do more jelly and things than I do for sure. And, I get tired of canning 'maters....but I remind myself how much we love them come winter.

Elaina and Okanagan, I'm pea green with envy. I know how much work that all is and ya'll did great! So beautiful.

Wow, look at all of those 'maters. Nice! Mine ain't a lot, but we're proud Three whole cherry tomatoes....except these are more like um, tiny marble size....like round tic tac size....

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.