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YUM. Thank you for the reminder. I can only make this when my tomatoes start coming in. This will be dinner soon.

I was able to eat it....I really liked the texture (I like a "smooth"...or maybe "fine grind" is a better term....NO chunks of gristle or big chunks of meat). But it was...yeah, too sweet. Maybe I just don't care for maple sausages.

Too sweet? We just ate some of those a few days ago. Very sweet IMO.

Echoing the thanks. I loved this! I want the squid.

Envious!! I was just saying I wished I had some fresh basil.

I don't know what day your order window opens but mine is Sunday and they had them available again.

@Smithy I'm so glad your venison roast turned out so well--even if the spices weren't quite to your liking. I've made a note in my SV book so I'll be trying your way for sure. I guess my temperature tries have been too high and my time has been too long. @Norm MatthewsYour meatballs done on the grill look great. I'm craving spag. and meatballs. Also that cherry chocolate cake!!! We have been getting up before dawn--around 5:30--due to the extreme heat. I go out and feed/water/play with the cats, then come in for some water and then Ronnie and the dogs and I hit the gardens. It's supposed to be 107F today--and that doesn't include the humidity. I've become a siesta taker . Kinda nice to have a nap then get up and putz around the kitchen. I've found myself more than once wishing for some of @blue_dolphin's popsicles. It's supposed to be 100 or over for the next week at least. Anyway, it's been a while since I posted any dinners. Ronnie smoked some ribs that I finished in the IP. Broccoli salad and more creamed peas and new potatoes on the side Pepperoni/Canadian bacon/mushroom/spinach calzones with eggplant parm--kind of. I didn't fry the eggplant, just baked it in the oven before layering with cheese and sauce. Big fat deli meat turkey sandwiches Oysters, fried shrimp, salad and mushroomy pasta Got a lot of cucumbers--that has slowed down a lot since the high heat hit. But, I have one crock done and three more going of pickles Had to have sandwiches again to go with the first made pickles of the year Got about 3 lbs of beautiful tomatillos from Misfits. Since I have tons of onions and jalapeños from the garden I decided to make a green enchilada sauce and have some for the freezer. This was kind of a long project. Before bed I started a pork roast in the slow cooker that I seasoned all up and added some wonderful leftover "juice" from the last Mexican-ish pork I made from the freezer. That cooked overnight and was done when I got up. Later I made the above sauce. Then I put some RG beans in the IP, roasted, peeled and stuffed some poblanos, assembled the enchiladas and finally dinner was done. First Nirvana corn from the garden on Sunday! Getting a few good bigger sized tomatoes ...dunno how long that's going to last because...the heat. Fried up some chicken quarters Chicken, tomatoes, corn, squash and Mac and cheese for Sunday dinner A few days ago Ronnie cold smoked a little pork pork roast that he had brined. Then I SV'd it for 4 hours at 135F yesterday afternoon. It's not quite as "hammy" as ham is, but close. It's good. More tomatoes, baked beans and fries to go with Try to not burn up everyone and drink lots of water.....and a personal beverage or two as @rotutswould say

Happy Birthday!!! I want it all. Period.

It's ...needing a lot of water. So far things are ok. Just today I noted that the cucumber plants have slowed waaaaaay down. The tomatoes seem to be hanging in there. We aren't getting a ton yet....I hope that happens soon. There are quite a few green ones on but they aren't very big. Corn is ready--all at once of course lol. Cilantro has bolted and dried up as has the dill. I envy those folks that can keep that going all summer long. It has been soooooo hot and it's not stopping any time soon. Tomorrow is forecast to be 107F and it's 100 or over until at least a week from now. Yay. lol. We are getting up literally at first light and going out to get things done. By 8 it's already scorching not to mention the humidity. I no likey. Thanks for asking. So far the AC is holding up. 'Bout fainted at the electric bill today, though lol.

Mayo! That's new to me. I always do sour cream. Sounds good.

I love stuffed potatoes. But I hate making them. Yours look super good.

At least the company was good!

Pretty sure you should do the lottery or something. That's damn lucky!

I truly thought I had a comment that might redeem this, but I just realized that it's 10:25 pm and I'm only up because I have to pee.....TMI..I know. MINT on what ever the hell bun shaped things are with sprouts??? Nope. I'm going back to bed and hopefully erase this nightmare from my brain.

I love Mr. Kim's review. You both have great talent for writing. The fried pork skin *groan*. I want. Those lima beans are also calling my name.

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I LOVE these guys. So sturdy and beautiful. I wouldn't be able to resist taking a ride...although I'm so short that my legs would stick out on both sides lol. That water is amazing. It makes me thirsty just looking at it. Crisp. And that blue hue. I'm afraid I would have eaten here for every meal lol. And those fries! I'd for sure have more than my usual 4. Interesting --the coverings on the bales. We have those here but they line them up in a long line and enclose them all together. Those look like giant marshmallows Not very athletic??? You guys are the epitome of athletic! All that snorkeling and hiking. Some of the landscape reminds me of when I lived in Colorado and we'd go above the timberline. Good memories. This never fails to impress me. Did you guys have trouble sleeping or are the rooms equipped with really good curtains? Thanks so much for this. REALLY enjoying it all.

That pan is awesome @ElsieD

Holy shit. Not the most comforting last night. I hope you guys can get some sleep and your flights are all good. Can't wait to hear that ya'll are home safe and sound.

Ear plugs?

Wine was $37.37 🤣🤣

Getting some nice baskets full of gardenage. Need to dig the last of the potatoes but I couldn't do it this morning. The humidity is about to do me in.

Fished a cucumber out to test and they are done!!! I didn't do anything different but this batch is really good. Decided not to can them...they keep a long time in the fridge. Strain the pickles reserving the brine. Rinse the pickles well. Bring the brine to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes then let cool completely. Pack jars with more dill heads and pour brine in. Pickles!!

Maybe the plant will snap out of it. Don't give up hope yet. Some of ours do that --especially with too much rain. Peppers take a while to come on. I'm just now getting some shishitos and jalapeños. I wish I had another steamer pot to do. It certainly hit the spot but I want more! @Ann_TCongratulations on the smoker! I bet you will use it a ton. @TicTacI have lobster envy. What a great price! I can't remember the last time I ate one. First shishitos from the garden!! They were pretty spicy. Good stuff. Smoked chicken sandwiches The rest of the amazing brisket Ran out of my frozen spaghetti sauce so I made some from my canned tomatoes last night. Needed to use up some squash.

Thank you for taking the time to do this! I'm sorry about your luggage. That is not fun .