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I have to admit it was really good! Made plenty to share with Dad and to freeze some for later. I did miss the garlic bread I usually serve with it though.
Now I gotta add Walmart to my list of errands tomorrow. If they don't have the large suet cages I guess I'll get the plastic cross stitch sheets. I've heard they work well. You just cut them and attach sides to bottom and you have a breathable hatching box. Can't remember who here on BYC posted that one.
No suggestions for a dependable electronic thermostat for my bator? I'll probably get the Brinsea one then. They have a hardwired version that will be a perfect fit, just hoped to hear from others that had used this or any other type that worked well.
I have to admit it was really good! Made plenty to share with Dad and to freeze some for later. I did miss the garlic bread I usually serve with it though.
Now I gotta add Walmart to my list of errands tomorrow. If they don't have the large suet cages I guess I'll get the plastic cross stitch sheets. I've heard they work well. You just cut them and attach sides to bottom and you have a breathable hatching box. Can't remember who here on BYC posted that one.
No suggestions for a dependable electronic thermostat for my bator? I'll probably get the Brinsea one then. They have a hardwired version that will be a perfect fit, just hoped to hear from others that had used this or any other type that worked well.
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Now that the last kid is grown and out of the house we actually have a spare room with a bed and all! You don't need to sleep on my tiny couch. lol I'm serious though. I'm really getting into soups now that we live in cold country and I want you to show me how to make your sweet and sour soup. Now if anyone out there has a fantastic broccoli soup recipe (Outback restaurant's version is to die for, so something like that), I would be a reeeeally happy camper!!!
I don't measure stuff either but I'm getting better at estimating when I go over it in my mind. My oldest is 32 and has been out of the house for a long time now and calls almost weekly for recipes. She gets aggravated with me when I can't deliver right away so to avoid her ire I've gotten better at it. The youngest has no idea how good he has it. He moved out a couple of years ago and also calls often for recipes. Now I don't have to wait til the next time I make it so I can write it down as I go. I just run it off to him so he can buy what he needs and go for it.
Does anybody else have grown kids that do this? I mean they almost never give me any warning, often calling me from the grocery store just assuming I have nothing more important to do then spend 20 mins on the phone giving detailed instructions which they will promptly forget by the time they get home so they will call to have me repeat it all over again. I'm torn between being flattered and feeling needed to being irritated that they don't seem to think I have a life outside of them. Apparently I must really like feeling needed and being flattered because I still drop everything when they call!
Baked goods are still an issue though. I never leave a recipe alone and you bakers out there understand how hard it is to describe something like consistency to a novice! I like a really moist cake or fruit bread so I always add more wet ingredients and then add just enough dry ingredients to get that perfectly moist result. IDK how to explain it though. I think you've got to experiment for years and have a few flops before you figure out what works really well and to be able to tell before baking if a batter is right on or not (that and a basic understanding of chemistry).
Jeez this thread is cool! Is there anything you folks don't talk about? I mean besides the obvious stuff that is verboten anyway. I'm learning so much here! I may need the puppy advice soon! I think my shepherd may be pregnant. The vet should be able to tell in about a week.
OK, I must be tired. I really ramble when I am tired or nervous. Well I've got an appt with my Dentist tomorrow so I better get some sleep now. Goodnight all!
Now that the last kid is grown and out of the house we actually have a spare room with a bed and all! You don't need to sleep on my tiny couch. lol
I don't measure stuff either but I'm getting better at estimating when I go over it in my mind. My oldest is 32 and has been out of the house for a long time now and calls almost weekly for recipes. She gets aggravated with me when I can't deliver right away so to avoid her ire I've gotten better at it. The youngest has no idea how good he has it. He moved out a couple of years ago and also calls often for recipes. Now I don't have to wait til the next time I make it so I can write it down as I go. I just run it off to him so he can buy what he needs and go for it.
Does anybody else have grown kids that do this? I mean they almost never give me any warning, often calling me from the grocery store just assuming I have nothing more important to do then spend 20 mins on the phone giving detailed instructions which they will promptly forget by the time they get home so they will call to have me repeat it all over again. I'm torn between being flattered and feeling needed to being irritated that they don't seem to think I have a life outside of them. Apparently I must really like feeling needed and being flattered because I still drop everything when they call!
Baked goods are still an issue though. I never leave a recipe alone and you bakers out there understand how hard it is to describe something like consistency to a novice! I like a really moist cake or fruit bread so I always add more wet ingredients and then add just enough dry ingredients to get that perfectly moist result. IDK how to explain it though. I think you've got to experiment for years and have a few flops before you figure out what works really well and to be able to tell before baking if a batter is right on or not.
