New Fry Pan

New Fry Pan Just ordered a new Commercial Grade 12″ Frying Pan. It’s NSF rated and looks like the 10″ pan I got from Mother. That 10″ pan supposedly came from the kitchen at the International Harvester Plant in Memphis. I really like the...

Beets and Potatoes

Beets and Potatoes I picked up a couple of “commercial grade” sheet pans (1/2 sheet) at Walmart for just under $7 each the other day; and I’ve begun using them for supper. Tonight, I peeled and diced a couple of beets; tossed them with olive oil;...
Brussels Sprouts Roasted with Sausage

Brussels Sprouts Roasted with Sausage

I originally tried this recipe from “Italian Food Forever.” It was very good just as she did it. But I with every bite, I kept thinking, this reminds me of pizza. So, I made some changes with the notion of making a topping for pizza….or perhaps a...

Tasso Making

Tasso Making I started with a boneless pork loin. This one was 4.85 lbs. Then, I sliced it about 3/4 to 1″ thick; and placed them on a rack. I put a fan on them to dry them out. Note:  I’ve done the same thing with a Boston Butt; I just had to bone it out...

Final Exam for Sunday School

Final Exam for Sunday School Final Exam for Sunday School 1) We hear what Jesus has to say in the : Old Testament, New Testament, or Apocrypha 2) Moses led his people out of Egypt in which part of the Bible? Old Testament, New Testament, or Apocrypha 3) Every Sunday,...

Shrimp with Mushrooms and Onions

Shrimp with Mushrooms and Onions I saw Giada do some onions low and slow on the stove top the other day, and they looked so good. She said she cooked hers for an hour and a half.  I’ve tried it with big Texas 1015 onions (our answer to the Vidalia), and we like...