Got a delivery from the Oil Mothership: If you haven't hit Texas Hill Country Olive Co. You should. There's a winery with them too, No idea what the wine is called. I went there for a tour and tasting. The shop is nestled in a field of olive trees. I had a great chat with … Continue reading Good Eatin’
Category: Good Eatin’
I’d Eat That
PJ Media had a piece on a number of invasive species we should be chowing down on. Let's size them up: Nutria The first item on the list is the nutria. To be honest, I didn't think we'd start with a large rodent, but here we are. I once spent an hour or so in … Continue reading I’d Eat That
Feelin’ Groovy
I feel great today. Slept like a rock all night. Probably because at the Men's Club meeting last night, we had gumbo, french bread, and potato salad. So today, I'm singing praises for the medicinal and restorative properties of Louisiana Gumbo on a chilly night. Asking a native of Southwest Louisiana how to cook gumbo … Continue reading Feelin’ Groovy
Screamin’ for Ice Cream
We all scream for ice cream, right? Zman had a piece on his subscribestar account about making ice cream, of all things. It turns out that you have to be a moron to screw up ice cream making. The first try resulted in the best thing I have had since I was a kid. The … Continue reading Screamin’ for Ice Cream
Goodies from the Motherland!
My wife was visiting her sisters in Louisiana, and stopped to stock up on goodies you can't find here. Behold: Don's is the best Boudin you can find. And, it's online! That crawfish there was FRESH! First freezer it saw was ours, and it was MORE than reasonable at ~$12/lb, for an actual pound. You … Continue reading Goodies from the Motherland!
A Gathering of Men
I'm off today, as it's Lent and I'm heading to the kitchen at the Church to cook. Four Fridays in Lent either the Knights of Columbus or the Men's Club cook a meal. This is usually followed by the African Ministry and the School. I'll be doing Cajun spiced fish, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, and cake. … Continue reading A Gathering of Men
Drying Things Out
I got a food dehydrator not long ago. I wanted a decent one. Not a cheap plastic thing with a lightbulb. I've used it a fair bit, making jerky and drying fruits and herbs. You get a chunk of beef on sale, and you can make jerky for a fraction of the cost. Last week, … Continue reading Drying Things Out
Where I Voated…
So I voted the other day. So what? Jeezis I'm a mean looking geezer. Today, It's been raining. It started before I got outta the shower. Aria was out, got rained on, then was "Fug this, I'mma done Tom Turkey" and has been in her crate nearly all day. I wish I could sleep the … Continue reading Where I Voated…
Lamb Meatloaf
Been awhile since I posted a recibe. I like lamb. I like meatloaf. I can eat it and enjoy it if it's done right. My destroyed throat works better with softer foods. So I decided to do a lamb meatloaf, sort of a stuffed pepper/cabbage thing and use rice instead of breadcrumbs. I found a … Continue reading Lamb Meatloaf
Good Eatin’
I'm doing Woody B's tonight. I had the salmon and his sides last night. Here in North Texas, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a BBQ place. There are utility places like Dickies and Spring Creek, which are as ubiquotus as McD's nearly. Then there are the higher end places like 1050 or … Continue reading Good Eatin’
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