Members Handstitched Posted November 25, 2024 Members Report Posted November 25, 2024 On 11/13/2024 at 8:38 PM, chuck123wapati said: We had a huge elk roast last night with our garden carrots and fresh idaho potatoes. Dam , that sounds tasty I'll be doing Chrissy a bit different this year. Last year I did a turkey and small ham but I had so much food left over, too much , theres only two of us and Dad isn't a big eater, so this year, I've got some turkey drum sticks , and I'll get a small ham, and maybe some turkey breast , for sandwiches etc. I picked up some cooking ideas from 'Nigella' on the TV yesterday. She put her turkey into some home made brine (?) with an assortment of herbs, spices etc left it overnight, . and put a mix of butter and maple syrup on the turkey before roasting, ( I won't be going that far) and she par boiled the spuds, added some semolina to them ( never seen that before, but I'll try it) and roasted them on high in goose fat, I don't have goose fat , but I can get duck fat, but they looked dam nice and crispy . . The ham will be done the usual way, in the oven with pineapple and glazed cherries and a ham glaze , that Mum made a long time ago. Its mostly sugar so its preserved well in the fridge, I also have a jar of Her home made piccalilli, the last one 2022 vintage, in the fridge Tastes absolutely yummo , goes well with ham .When I'm feeling brave enough I'll try to make some myself, I found Mums 'secret 'recipe' in among the gazzilion cooks books thats she accumulated over many years. Its a long process and the house will smell like a giant pickle for about a week , lol , but it will be worth it. I'll still be making a heap of sausage rolls and mince pies ( fruit) , theýre easy to make and freeze. Just in case I don't get here ( public pooter) before Christmas, have a Safe and Merry Christmas to you and your family HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 28, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted November 28, 2024 On 11/24/2024 at 8:24 PM, Handstitched said: Dam , that sounds tasty I'll be doing Chrissy a bit different this year. Last year I did a turkey and small ham but I had so much food left over, too much , theres only two of us and Dad isn't a big eater, so this year, I've got some turkey drum sticks , and I'll get a small ham, and maybe some turkey breast , for sandwiches etc. I picked up some cooking ideas from 'Nigella' on the TV yesterday. She put her turkey into some home made brine (?) with an assortment of herbs, spices etc left it overnight, . and put a mix of butter and maple syrup on the turkey before roasting, ( I won't be going that far) and she par boiled the spuds, added some semolina to them ( never seen that before, but I'll try it) and roasted them on high in goose fat, I don't have goose fat , but I can get duck fat, but they looked dam nice and crispy . . The ham will be done the usual way, in the oven with pineapple and glazed cherries and a ham glaze , that Mum made a long time ago. Its mostly sugar so its preserved well in the fridge, I also have a jar of Her home made piccalilli, the last one 2022 vintage, in the fridge Tastes absolutely yummo , goes well with ham .When I'm feeling brave enough I'll try to make some myself, I found Mums 'secret 'recipe' in among the gazzilion cooks books thats she accumulated over many years. Its a long process and the house will smell like a giant pickle for about a week , lol , but it will be worth it. I'll still be making a heap of sausage rolls and mince pies ( fruit) , theýre easy to make and freeze. Just in case I don't get here ( public pooter) before Christmas, have a Safe and Merry Christmas to you and your family HS yuuum my son brines his turkey then low and slow on the cooking temp and times. I've made the blackberry cheesecake, and pecan pie for turkey day. The wife and kids get to do the rest, a nice sixer of Guinness draught is what I'm gonna finish today lol. Some nice choke cherry wine will accompany the feast to day as well hope you have a great day and a very Merry Christmas!! God bless you my friend and take care of pops for me. I dont have one to spoil so I count on you . Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted December 11, 2024 Members Report Posted December 11, 2024 On 11/28/2024 at 11:11 PM, chuck123wapati said: a nice sixer of Guinness draught is what I'm gonna finish today lol. G'Day again, Yep , the 'refreshments' will be flowing my friend In fact, I found a rare treat that I haven't had for over 20 years, 'Newcastle Brown Ale". I was searching on line and found a bottle shop ( liquor store) in the northern suburbs of Perth that stocked it.So I bought a case of it online, it arrived in just over a week. I had to 'test' some, of course , tasted great Dad enjoyed a drop or two as well. It wasn't cheap as its very hard to get here in Oz , but its rare treat. I'm saving the rest for Christmas . Its still made in the UK , but Heineken now owns it. Everything is in place , sausage rolls, mince pies , prawns ( for me) ham , turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake , brandy for the pudding, and cake . All I need to do is cook it and eat it. January and February are sorted for meals I'll be doing the last few markets for the year this weekend, but won't be staying long as its getting hot now, I don't want to leave Dad on his own for too long either. He is so far so good, , touchwood, I'm making sure he drinks plenty of fluids , eat plenty of fruit etc. I might be able to squeeze another visit on here before Christmas . Stay safe HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Handstitched Posted December 17, 2024 Members Report Posted December 17, 2024 Yep, I made one more visit . Everything is set, and ready to go, I've got everything I need for Chrissy . Had my last market for the year on Sunday 15th , But I now have house work to catch up on, eek . Anyway, whatever you do and where ever you go, have a safe and Happy Christmas to you and yours. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 1 Author CFM Report Posted January 1 On 12/16/2024 at 8:17 PM, Handstitched said: Yep, I made one more visit . Everything is set, and ready to go, I've got everything I need for Chrissy . Had my last market for the year on Sunday 15th , But I now have house work to catch up on, eek . Anyway, whatever you do and where ever you go, have a safe and Happy Christmas to you and yours. HS Happy New Year HS its been a long one for me and frankly I'm ready to see 2024 in the rearview mirror. Still tending my daughter twice daily. She now has a fistula that won't heal and it will be April earliest that she can have this whole mess re-done. Meaning another operation to reverse the colostomy. I Hope you and your pops are having a wonderful summer!! Its cold but not to much snow yet just our wonderful wind lol take care my friend and hope to hear from you soon. I think some nice elk steaks and homemade brandy will set the course for the new year LOL. God bless and stay safe... Chuck Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 1 Contributing Member Report Posted January 1 Happy New Year to all my friends on Leatherworker.net And even to those who may not be my friends May 2025 be a better year for all of us Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted January 6 Members Report Posted January 6 On 1/1/2025 at 11:55 PM, chuck123wapati said: Its cold but not to much snow yet just our wonderful wind lol take care my friend and hope to hear from you soon. G'Day and Happy New Year About a week or so before Christmas we had some extreme weather. It got to 47 degs C on our back verandah in the shade, not sure what that is in degs F , pretty dam hot. So it must have been around the 50 deg mark in the direct sun. We only had one chook left that has been giving us regular eggs, but the heat was just too much for her and she didn't survive the heat. She's had plenty of shade and water , I gave her watermelon etc. but still too dam hot for her. I'll get some new chooks when this weather starts to cool down. Christmas was good, a LOT cooler, plenty to eat and drink of course, and leftovers that will last for a few more weeks. I did our regular grocery shopping last week, I only do it once every two weeks , but after all the ham and turkey I've been stuffing my face with, I had a greasy burger for lunch, not healthy, but nice I hope things improve for you and your Daughter . I have been treating Dad for some cancerous thingies on his back , using some strong creams etc. but they have to have dressings on them so I have to regularly change the dressings. Take care, HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Handstitched Posted February 3 Members Report Posted February 3 Not sure how Mother Nature is treating you over there, but here we've been having heat wave after heatwave, and I've been unable to get into my workshop for weeks . There was a brief moment we had a bit of relief from the heat just long enough last week so I could at least tidy up my workshop and get it ready for work. but the day after , back up 40+ degs. I had so many things I wanted to do over Summer, but it was simply too dam hot. The Summers are definitely getting hotter. Hope all is well for you and yours, Dad is doing OK, touchwood. Stay safe, HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 3 Author CFM Report Posted February 3 its been a beautiful winter so far with only a couple of -20 days lol. Been hibernating and working on an old bamboo fly pole I bought years ago. Rebuilding it with all new parts then maybe a nice leather case lol. I'm thinking/wishing for more fishing and less work next spring lol. My daughter finally healed up a bit so I'm not over there twice a day she will be having her operation reversed next spring so I have no real idea of my future after that lol. But I will be busy no matter. Glad to hear Pops is good You are both in my thoughts and prayers daily friend even if I'm not online lol. Take care my friend and god bless!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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