STUD - Posted - 10/02/2021:  15:54:16

Pork stew from an Aldi's "kit": small roast, spices, and vegetables packaged together. Al was dubious at first, but ended up loving it.

KevinV - Posted - 10/02/2021:  16:05:30

Bulgogi and rice with homemade kimchi.

slammer - Posted - 10/02/2021:  17:52:28

BRAD, those pretzels look amazing!!!! Are you sure this was your virgin run at it?
I have an array of mustards and cheeses that would pair well with those and could probably scrape up a beverage or two to wash em down!!! Very impressive!!!
Slammer!!!

rinemb - Posted - 10/02/2021:  18:08:41

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Originally posted by slammer

BRAD, those pretzels look amazing!!!! Are you sure this was your virgin run at it?

I have an array of mustards and cheeses that would pair well with those and could probably scrape up a beverage or two to wash em down!!! Very impressive!!!

Slammer!!!

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Thanks.  Our fridge, thanks to wife's upbringing and heritage   looks like a specialty shop for pickles and mustards.  We split a bit on German-ish beer preferences. So a variety is often on hand.  But all of it tastes better drawn from a keg over there.  Brad

slammer - Posted - 10/02/2021:  18:17:57

The weather here in da U.P. was absolute crap today and I was in the mood for something good, but different. Hmmmmm, Thai, Italian, Steak, Shrimp, Creamy, Spicy, it all sounded good. Had some beautiful shrimp in the freezer and decided on Massaman Shrimp curry over Jasmine rice. It fit a lot of my taste cravings and was just what I was hungry for on such a crappy day, and if I don’t say so myself, it was pretty damn good and glad I have enough for Monday’s leftover meal !!!
Slammer!!!

 

Brian T - Posted - 10/02/2021:  22:06:34

Had calamari, fries and 2X cole slaw last night in the pub. Ordered a takeout pizza to snarf on today. I was right: paced myself and took all day to enjoy it.

Being the fish eater that I am, the pub gave me a slab of smoked Coho salmon to take home for Sunday dinner. Believe that I will bake some spuds and have the Coho with those tomorrow.

Ugly cold, wet, windy night and colder this week, if I use the 'S'-word

rinemb - Posted - 10/03/2021:  04:59:46

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Originally posted by slammer

The weather here in da U.P. was absolute crap today and I was in the mood for something good, but different. Hmmmmm, Thai, Italian, Steak, Shrimp, Creamy, Spicy, it all sounded good. Had some beautiful shrimp in the freezer and decided on Massaman Shrimp curry over Jasmine rice. It fit a lot of my taste cravings and was just what I was hungry for on such a crappy day, and if I don’t say so myself, it was pretty damn good and glad I have enough for Monday’s leftover meal !!!

Slammer!!!

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Will have to look up what that is, but looks good.   We most often have a bag shrimp in the freezer. Shrimp has often prevented a run through a regrettable drive-through meal. Brad

rinemb - Posted - 10/03/2021:  05:01:09

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Originally posted by Brian T

Had calamari, fries and 2X cole slaw last night in the pub. Ordered a takeout pizza to snarf on today. I was right: paced myself and took all day to enjoy it.



Being the fish eater that I am, the pub gave me a slab of smoked Coho salmon to take home for Sunday dinner. Believe that I will bake some spuds and have the Coho with those tomorrow.



Ugly cold, wet, windy night and colder this week, if I use the 'S'-word

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A couple of "yums" there, for sure. Brad

Brian T - Posted - 10/03/2021:  09:28:03

They never object to me bending the menu to eat what I want.
I took 2 salts to play with: a chocolate sea salt from the islands here in the Salish Sea and a black volcanic sea salt from Iceland ( perfect on fries).

I will thaw that slab of Coho salmon. Greek potatoes are wedges tossed in Greek seasoning and a bit of Kalamata olive oil. Baked on a sheet. I like the mint and cinnamon that comes through.

rinemb - Posted - 10/03/2021:  11:07:53

This Sunday morning indoors due to wet patio cushions. Panera’s pastries, Simply Orange oj with pulp, Green Mountain coffee. The only thing I made was, the arts & crafts style napkin rings. On my fave China-from me mum. I picked the last rose we will ever get to pick from the home my mother lived in, as it will be sold before spring. :-( Brad

 

rinemb - Posted - 10/03/2021:  17:24:41

Tonight we started with a German/Munich wheat beer and homemade Bavarian pretzel from yesterday. Then reworked leftover roast potatoes, fresh roasted Savoy cabbage wedges, and German weisswurst-grilled and steamed in some of the beer we did not drink. Plenty of mustard. Paired with leftover Alsace Riesling.
Brad

slammer - Posted - 10/03/2021:  18:33:49

Heading to New York on Tuesday to visit my daughter , and their grocery store has some great Weisswurst and also some great White Hots, aka, veal and pork hot dogs mildly seasoned but a snap you can hear across the room!!! 

Slammer!!!

Edited by - slammer on 10/03/2021 18:34:15

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/04/2021:  02:33:03

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Originally posted by rinemb

Tonight we started with a German/Munich wheat beer and homemade Bavarian pretzel from yesterday. Then reworked leftover roast potatoes, fresh roasted Savoy cabbage wedges, and German weisswurst-grilled and steamed in some of the beer we did not drink. Plenty of mustard. Paired with leftover Alsace Riesling.

Brad

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That looks superb Brad.  I love Bavaria, and especially Bavarian beer and sausages.  We have skied in Austria numerous times and usually fly to Munich, have a few days in and around the city before travelling by train across Bavaria and into the Tirolean alps, then do the same on the return leg.  One year my son (a real sausage freak) kept a tally on how many sausages he ate on the trio - I will never forget him looking up at me with stuffed cheeks (and looking a bit like paul Newman in the egg scene in cool hand Luke) and saying ''that's twenty eight Daddy''  

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/04/2021:  02:38:43

I had a really nice couple of hours in the kitchen last night with the radio on and a couple of bottles of last years scrumpy (home made hard cider. My dad had just dropped of a load of apples from his place so I wanted to make an apple pie. I had heard someone talking on the radio about a pie with layers of puréed apple, sliced apple and frangipani - the frangipani is a bit out of my baking skills league so I swapped it for an apple crumble (crisp?) topping - it was really good. I also made a cottage pie but instead of mash, I used a mandolin to thinly slice the potato - it turned out really good, almost like a boulangere potato topping.

 

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/04/2021:  02:42:26

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Originally posted by slammer

Heading to New York on Tuesday to visit my daughter , and their grocery store has some great Weisswurst and also some great White Hots, aka, veal and pork hot dogs mildly seasoned but a snap you can hear across the room!!! 

Slammer!!!

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Pick me up a dozen of each please buddy.... and a pastrami on rye from Katz's 

slammer - Posted - 10/04/2021:  04:19:07

Ok, save me a piece of that pie and a scoop of taters!!!
Slammer!!!

rinemb - Posted - 10/04/2021:  04:36:27

Jonty, I had to buy a pair of knife proof-ish gloves for use when operating our mandolin. Prior to that wife left tip-bits of two fingers in there, my daughter one tipbit. Even while using the thing that comes with the mandolin to prevent these real bleeder accidents. I did 15 zucchini’s and got lucky! Brad

Edited by - rinemb on 10/04/2021 04:36:49

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/04/2021:  07:01:18

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Originally posted by rinemb

Jonty, I had to buy a pair of knife proof-ish gloves for use when operating our mandolin. Prior to that wife left tip-bits of two fingers in there, my daughter one tipbit. Even while using the thing that comes with the mandolin to prevent these real bleeder accidents. I did 15 zucchini’s and got lucky! Brad

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That's why the gravy looks so rich Brad, it's the half pint of my A Positive in there 

rinemb - Posted - 10/04/2021:  07:41:40

Jonty, I did not see the pics earlier on my phone, but now I see the cutaway on the pie. My wife would drool on site of the potatoes. Me, I am drooling on the thought of the homemade apple pie. That is the cultural difference we managed for 49 years. Brad

Brian T - Posted - 10/04/2021:  13:32:09

Cut, core and thin slice half a dozen apples. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a squirt of lemon juice. Tiny bit of oil and stir to cook well in a 14" pan.

Mix enough pancake batter with spices to look like at least 1/2" deep in that pan.
Pour the batter as a layer all over the apples, put a lid on the pan to trap the heat.
When the top is firm, use a plate to flip the entire apple "thing" over to cook/brown the top side.
There you have it: quickie apple pie.

STUD - Posted - 10/05/2021:  16:03:36

Steak sandwiches tonight: thin cut NY strip steaks seasoned with Cosmo Q Cow Cover and grilled over charcoal, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on rolls from a really excellent local bakery. Shown here pre- and post- cheese.

rinemb - Posted - 10/05/2021:  17:33:38

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Steak sandwiches tonight: thin cut NY strip steaks seasoned with Cosmo Q Cow Cover and grilled over charcoal, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on rolls from a really excellent local bakery. Shown here pre- and post- cheese.

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Now that is a sandwich! Brad

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/06/2021:  03:07:30

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Originally posted by rinemb

Jonty, I did not see the pics earlier on my phone, but now I see the cutaway on the pie. My wife would drool on site of the potatoes. Me, I am drooling on the thought of the homemade apple pie. That is the cultural difference we managed for 49 years. Brad

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That's obviously why you're still there 49 years down the line Brad!!

I'm with you wife - savoury every time for me.  The potatoes were topping a cottage pie base of ground beef in gravy, it was very good.

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/06/2021:  05:44:08

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Originally posted by figmo59

Steak sandwiches tonight: thin cut NY strip steaks seasoned with Cosmo Q Cow Cover and grilled over charcoal, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on rolls from a really excellent local bakery. Shown here pre- and post- cheese.

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I'll take one please dude - pre cheese 

That looks amazing!

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/07/2021:  02:05:32

Made lasagna last night as we are on comfort food rations at the moment. I made a veggie one for the first time ever - roasted up aubergine, courgette, peppers and mushrooms before putting them in the sauce - turned our really well. I also made a meat version to portion up and freeze.

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/07/2021:  02:09:42

Also, earlier, my son had been ‘creating’ a snack for his unwell sister - mini pizzas made on ritz crackers. I’m still struggling to work out how or even what he managed to do to this block of cheese? My American geography isn’t too great and I realised that I should have flipped it the other way, but it’s not a bad match for Texas?

 

csrat - Posted - 10/07/2021:  02:13:22

I have some green tomatoes from my neighbors garden so tonight I'm going to fry those up and might make a green tomato pie.

Recipes for both are 600gle-able.

Entree will be bean soup with ham hocks.

Brian T - Posted - 10/07/2021:  02:17:24

Mix hamburger seasoning and flour about 1/2 and 1/2.
Dredge 1/2" thick green tomato slices in that and fry on medium in bacon fat. Not veg oil, bacon fat.
I can't even get away from the stove. Knife? Fork? Plate? and just sit there and eat.

csrat - Posted - 10/07/2021:  02:26:34

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Originally posted by Brian T

Mix hamburger seasoning and flour about 1/2 and 1/2.

Dredge 1/2" thick green tomato slices in that and fry on medium in bacon fat. Not veg oil, bacon fat.

I can't even get away from the stove. Knife? Fork? Plate? and just sit there and eat.

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True enough. When the kids are around they're more of an appetizer than a side dish.

Banjonewguy - Posted - 10/07/2021:  03:42:07

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Originally posted by Wet Spaniel

Also, earlier, my son had been ‘creating’ a snack for his unwell sister - mini pizzas made on ritz crackers. I’m still struggling to work out how or even what he managed to do to this block of cheese? My American geography isn’t too great and I realised that I should have flipped it the other way, but it’s not a bad match for Texas?

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Looks a little more like Nevada than Texas, if Nevada annexed a bit of Idaho. Put a picture of a slot machine on it and he could win a geography contest with it

slammer - Posted - 10/07/2021:  05:03:02

Couldn’t make our trip to New York without a quick stop in Cleveland for arguably THE BEST corned beef sandwich EVER !!! I have seen stacked sandwiches like this and had always thought it was way too much meat and meat to bread ratio is all wrong. Taking a bite into that much meat would be a chew fest!!!

Let me tell you, this has been my 3rd time to Slyman’s Deli in Cleveland and it truly is a religious experience!!! I have NEVER had a sandwich come close to the flavor and pure sexiness that this one exudes!!! You take a huge bite and it literally just melts away into liquid meaty juicy goodness!!! I wish I could share it with all my foody friends and BHO food lovers, because it is one of those Must try to believe moments!!!

Slammer!!!

Edited by - slammer on 10/07/2021 05:04:16

STUD - Posted - 10/07/2021:  05:21:40

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Originally posted by figmo59

Steak sandwiches tonight: thin cut NY strip steaks seasoned with Cosmo Q Cow Cover and grilled over charcoal, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on rolls from a really excellent local bakery. Shown here pre- and post- cheese.

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I'll take one please dude - pre cheese 

That looks amazing!

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Ah ...Pre-cheez'ah....'eh...? :0l

;0)

STUD - Posted - 10/07/2021:  05:28:09

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Originally posted by slammer

Couldn’t make our trip to New York without a quick stop in Cleveland for arguably THE BEST corned beef sandwich EVER !!! I have seen stacked sandwiches like this and had always thought it was way too much meat and meat to bread ratio is all wrong. Taking a bite into that much meat would be a chew fest!!!

Let me tell you, this has been my 3rd time to Slyman’s Deli in Cleveland and it truly is a religious experience!!! I have NEVER had a sandwich come close to the flavor and pure sexiness that this one exudes!!! You take a huge bite and it literally just melts away into liquid meaty juicy goodness!!! I wish I could share it with all my foody friends and BHO food lovers, because it is one of those Must try to believe moments!!!

Slammer!!!

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We all have our favorites.....

Don't get in the way of Liz......

At her fave...Lobster roll...stop....

You may get..hurt....

Me..

 I gotta coupl'ah... Buffahlo wing...places...

I'll go outa me way ..to git to... :0)

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/07/2021:  05:53:44

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Originally posted by slammer

Couldn’t make our trip to New York without a quick stop in Cleveland for arguably THE BEST corned beef sandwich EVER !!! I have seen stacked sandwiches like this and had always thought it was way too much meat and meat to bread ratio is all wrong. Taking a bite into that much meat would be a chew fest!!!

Let me tell you, this has been my 3rd time to Slyman’s Deli in Cleveland and it truly is a religious experience!!! I have NEVER had a sandwich come close to the flavor and pure sexiness that this one exudes!!! You take a huge bite and it literally just melts away into liquid meaty juicy goodness!!! I wish I could share it with all my foody friends and BHO food lovers, because it is one of those Must try to believe moments!!!

Slammer!!!

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Christ on a bike Dale!  that looks wonderful

rinemb - Posted - 10/07/2021:  06:27:24

Last night wife finally roasted up the fresh beets that had been around a while.  I went to grocery store, grabbed a package of Bob Evans Mac&cheese and a Cooks ham steak.  Then tricked up the M&C with added shredded caciocavallo, fast smoked then grilled the ham steak on the gasser.  Trouble was, those hams are so loaded with water they are difficult to brown...but then I saw my mapp gas bottle I forgot to put away.  That took care of adding some browning!

brad

 

Remsleep - Posted - 10/07/2021:  06:30:33

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Originally posted by slammer

Couldn’t make our trip to New York without a quick stop in Cleveland for arguably THE BEST corned beef sandwich EVER !!! I have seen stacked sandwiches like this and had always thought it was way too much meat and meat to bread ratio is all wrong. Taking a bite into that much meat would be a chew fest!!!

Let me tell you, this has been my 3rd time to Slyman’s Deli in Cleveland and it truly is a religious experience!!! I have NEVER had a sandwich come close to the flavor and pure sexiness that this one exudes!!! You take a huge bite and it literally just melts away into liquid meaty juicy goodness!!! I wish I could share it with all my foody friends and BHO food lovers, because it is one of those Must try to believe moments!!!

Slammer!!!

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A wise man once said, "Never eat anything bigger than your head." It's a rule that has served me well, but in this case, I'd make an exception.

STUD - Posted - 10/07/2021:  16:31:33

Taco salad: leftover taco meat, tortilla chips, veggies, cheese, and pinto beans. Guacamole, taco sauce, and sour cream.

 

Brian T - Posted - 10/07/2021:  17:12:01

I go out to eat particular things that I never feel like making at home.
Too messy, too stinky, can't buy small portions to be used up and so on.

I have learned that each place makes at least one thing that I really like.
That lack of variety is of no consequence, I could just go sit somewhere else.
They let me bend the menu to make it my own and that assures them of a serious tip.

Figmo, Liz: I could eat that taco salad all day long. Sure looks good.

rinemb - Posted - 10/08/2021:  05:29:27

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Originally posted by Brian T

I go out to eat particular things that I never feel like making at home.

Too messy, too stinky, can't buy small portions to be used up and so on.



I have learned that each place makes at least one thing that I really like.

That lack of variety is of no consequence, I could just go sit somewhere else.

They let me bend the menu to make it my own and that assures them of a serious tip.



Figmo, Liz: I could eat that taco salad all day long. Sure looks good.

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we made tacos on Tuesday.  I think it was National Taco Tuesday, day?  Brad

rinemb - Posted - 10/08/2021:  05:35:11

Last night, used up some large okra, cut and roasted in the gasser.  Same with a couple of potatoes.  Then I schwenker grilled some pork, over some pecan shavings with charcoal.  Brad

 

Brian T - Posted - 10/08/2021:  09:49:07

Tacos. Better late than never. Believe I have all the fresh fixings to build a batch.
Divide as servings and freeze, there's a serious Thanksgiving dinner!

Remsleep - Posted - 10/08/2021:  17:20:06

SWMBO had a hard week at the coal face, so I decided to give her a treat: I made dessert, which is not something I usually do. I made a tiramisu loosely based on a recipe from Jamie F. Oliver:

 

1. Take half a pack of lady fingers and lay them out in a suitable dish. I used an 8" glass brownie pan. Break up any spares to fit into odd spaces.


2. Make 6 oz. of instant espresso and add 2 TBS or more of suitable booze - I used some Bourbon because I have a bunch but don't drink it. Pour gently over the lady fingers making sure to soak them all.


3. Take an 8 oz tub of mascarpone and  whisk in  half-and-half or other liquid dairy until it is easily spreadable. Add 1 TBS of sugar or more to taste. Spread over lady fingers. 


4. Top mascarpone with double pack (maybe a pint?) of raspberries in a single layer.


5. Shave some chocolate over the top. I used 1/2 bittersweet and 1/2 milk because SWMBO likes milk chocolate.


6. Refrigerate until time to eat. The mascarpone will firm up in the fridge and the lady fingers will have soaked up any remaining coffee.

bubbalouie - Posted - 10/08/2021:  20:56:43

It's fresh rosemary, thyme, sage & chives on everything here Boys! Tie up a sheaf with some string & drop it in soups, stews or your cast iron frying pan with chops or steaks. Chives scissored over potatoes. eggs or garlic bread,

You guys down in Southern North America should all have giant rosemary bushes & bay trees. 

Terry made chili yesterday with sourdough cheddar biscuits with chives. There's still some left. 

We have a small fresh turkey in the fridge for Thanksgiving.  I'm making the gravy! Having it on Sunday.

A traditional side for us is to make Green Bean Casserole. I was introduced to it from an American neighbours/

That's where those dried onion rings are used. as a topping.

Edited by - bubbalouie on 10/08/2021 21:10:56

Brian T - Posted - 10/08/2021:  22:56:17

Canadian Thanksgiving weekend coming up. I don't know if I appreciate company any more or not.
Month by month, more and more reclusive. The house is full of food and drink, warm and dry.

I don't want to cook, even with helpers. At the very least, I want pumpkin things, pie included.
Dig out a bird or a big 1/2 and slather that up with Mopick's Country Rub and into the oven, I suppose. Must make certain that I have the fixin's for pie crust, I am good at that. Fine dice candied ginger should be in the post from the Silk Road Spice Company.

I need to eat bulk dressing/stuffing. Lots of baked potatoes with cheesy toppings.
Curried green beans with bacon. Apple logs. Harvard beets, if I had any.

slammer - Posted - 10/09/2021:  05:16:08

To all our Canuck friends on the BHO, may you have a Great Thanksgiving and may your Bird be moist!!! Save me a scoop of dressing and a pile of green bean casserole!!!
Slammer!!!

Brian T - Posted - 10/09/2021:  18:26:03

Slammer, I will make 2 units of curried green beans with tomatoes and bacon.
One for us and one for you. I appreciate your greetings.

csrat - Posted - 10/10/2021:  00:03:49

Started planning for Friendsgiving this year. What is typical fare for the Canadian family on Thanksgiving? We like to add dishes from other countries to the meal every year.

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/10/2021:  01:10:21

I had my young assistant helping me out last night. He has a recipe book from his favourite restaurant so every once in a while we make some of the dishes. Last night we had chicken madras, aubergine & sweet potato curry (v v hot) Saag paneer (spinach and hard cheese) and black Dahl .

The paneer cheese is funny, it doesn’t melt, so you can brown it up in a dry frying pan, or do it the fun way.

rinemb - Posted - 10/10/2021:  05:39:28

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Originally posted by bubbalouie

It's fresh rosemary, thyme, sage & chives on everything here Boys! Tie up a sheaf with some string & drop it in soups, stews or your cast iron frying pan with chops or steaks. Chives scissored over potatoes. eggs or garlic bread,

You guys down in Southern North America should all have giant rosemary bushes & bay trees. 

Terry made chili yesterday with sourdough cheddar biscuits with chives. There's still some left. 

We have a small fresh turkey in the fridge for Thanksgiving.  I'm making the gravy! Having it on Sunday.

A traditional side for us is to make Green Bean Casserole. I was introduced to it from an American neighbours/

 

That's where those dried onion rings are used. as a topping.

 

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Yep. We have an abundance of those herbs and others.  Will freeze some. And dry some in bundles.  Wife usually makes up some herbed butter and frozen pesto cubes.  Brad