Shelby

I'm baaaaaaaaaaack. Let the disorganization begin 🤣. Our friend gets here tomorrow around 10:30 as usual. It's currently 33F and flurrying (is that a word?). Going to be cold the whole trip except for Friday. Better to be cold than hot for sure. Ankle still not right....but it's better than it was last time we were here so there's that. I might just have a permanent limp. Things could be worse and I now have a really good weather predictor 'cause it ramps up when it's cold lol. Got some Christmas put out. It feels cozy with all of the lights on at night. We just returned from going to the grocery store and Sam's. I was stupidly surprised at finding some shortages again! Sam's had no veg. oil or cream. Dillon's had no flour (well, they had the expensive King Arthur brand but not their Kroger brand) and no large containers veg. oil. A fellow shopper mentioned to me that she's fearing shortages again....I told her I'm thinking the same thing. Got to clean the fridge out and put groceries away. Then I'm going to make a huge pot of ham and beans. Things are up in the air so I want to be prepared. If they come home for lunch tomorrow then I'll heat the beans up and make a batch of cornbread. If they don't then I'll do the same thing, except for dinner .

Murray's Cheese has 25% off site-wide today.

OH! I'm sorry! *settling back in my seat*

Thank you for the wonderful trip!

I've been craving ham. I love your broccoli cheese too

Uh yeah. This looks delicious.

I've been craving cabbage rolls for weeks. Yours look amazing! I'd definitely make soup. Uses up a lot.

After the Thanksgiving cook-a-thon I didn't want to do much on Friday. My frozen sauce with a leftover slice of green bean, blue cheese mushroom tart and a shrimp salad to use up the leftover shrimp. And last night, the real reason for making turkey. Sandwiches. Don't worry. I had my usual 4 fries after the picture.

After your roast, do a pork loin.

We would love to ...but keep in mind ours are wild....not as fatty and "good" as domestic. Also... it's tough this season. I'm sure you've noticed I'm not doing near as many geese or ducks right now. Soooooo dry..... maybe it will get better soon.

@Kim Shook Did you survive the turkey? We're worried about you lol.

I hope everyone had a good day yesterday! I started messing around in the kitchen around 11:30 yesterday morning--while watching soccer Got half a turkey breast ready to SV Also seasoned up a turkey quarter to roast, which I guess I didn't get a picture of. Deviled eggs and shrimp cocktail that I put out around 4 to snack on. Cranberry sauce--I really like this. Dump 3/4 bag of cranberries in a pot. Add a cup of sugar and the juice from a can of mandarin oranges. Bring to a simmer. Mush the berries until it thickens a bit. Add the rest of the bag of cranberries. Stir until they pop. Remove from heat. Stir in oranges. Green bean, blue cheese and mushroom tart I made THE green bean casserole. I used a lot more of those crunchy onion things than the recipe said. It was pretty good for me not really liking it lol. Ronnie was happy. Gravy Stewed tomatoes The turkey. Gosh it was good. Both cuts. SV'd at 142.5F for 6 1/2 hours. Roasted at 350F for about 40 mins until internal temp of 160. My plate When I took my bread to my sister in law she sent me home with her pumpkin rolls! She knows I love them So those and bourbon pecan pie for dessert

Can you speed it up in the Instant Pot? Similar to how you can speed up beans?

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I've put the turkey back in the fridge. I'll be there in about 14 hours.

I WANT!!! Wow, I don't think I could have stayed out of it for that long lol. I meant to start a batch weeks ago and haven't gotten to it.

Since it's just the two of us, I have the luxury to just wing it tomorrow lol. I have lots to choose from. Not all will get made for sure (meaning the side dishes). Deviled eggs (for sure--I already boiled the eggs) Shrimp cocktail (for sure) SV'd turkey breast Roasted turkey quarters Mashed potatoes Gravy Cranberry sauce (I made it last year--really good. Uses mandarin oranges) Blue cheese mushroom green bean tart Some kind of other vegetable--creamed corn in little ramekins (maybe) Ronnie mentioned THE green bean casserole--I don't care for it a lot but I might make a small one for him. I have the crunchy onion things that go on top. Stuffing (Stove Top--we like it and it's easy) Breaded tomatoes I have a delicata squash I could do something with.......last minute ideas welcome... Praline pecan pie (ordered) Gelato (ordered)--this will be fun. Four different turkey day flavors Maple syrup and cinnamon walnut pesto, mascarpone and fig, sweet potato pecan praline, spice cake batter Keep in mind anything I make will be scaled down big time for two. I'm supposed to deliver my bread tomorrow but I might slink out and just have Ronnie do it.....yeah, I'm terrible.

Brilliant! Plus he can drive home so win/win for you 😬 What a cool idea! Steamed mussels are one of my favorite things. I haven't had them in years.

I've been enabled once again lol. Amazon has it! It'll be here next week along with another jar of the maple.

I'm piddling around the kitchen. Making bread to drop off at the in-laws for tomorrow. Prepping a few things for our small feast. And watching the World Cup matches. A really nice day Haven't made a pizza for a while. Venison and pepperoni with a salad. Good 'ole ham and sharp cheddar on rye. Didn't have any Swiss. Also used up the last of one of the best mustards I've ever had--Kozlik's Canadian Mustard--Amazing Maple flavor. Really good with ham. Must order more!

Mine did and is still going strong......no harm in trying. I bet it works after getting the gunk out!

Happy Birthday little Duvel!!! I hope you had a great day!!!

That looks delicious!

You can't toy with us like that. Recipe please

Bison! I'm going to show how stupid I am and I'm cooking right now....ground bison?