Making a fatty for D.O.D. (Dear Old Dad). Making a fatty for daddy!

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crankybuzzard

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Some know that my pop isn't doing well at all, demintia is a bitch! However, earlier today, while on the phone, dad brought up fatties!

He and I haven't made a fatty together for quite some time, but he talked about it today, so he shall have one tomorrow!

This is just a basic critter, but I tried hard to add the stuff he likes... beef, onions, bell pepper, garlic, and cheese, lots of cheese!

I started with 2 pounds of sausage with some cheddar cheese

Then I added some smoked Gouda and sharp cheddar

While I was building the base for the fatty, I began making the filling... T-bone steak strips, onion,green bell pepper, and garlic shavings all simmered in some Tillamook butter..

Once the fillings were done, I added some corn starch to thicken it all up

The filling was added to the base, it was then covered with more cheese, and rolled up!

It's now residing in an apple smoke sauna... More later for sure....
 
You're a good son and make a helluva great lookin' fattie...JJ
 
Dementia and altzheimers are dibiliating diseases. My father, my mother in law, my best friend and now my neighbour all had or have it. It requires a ton of patience to deal with it. I always remind myself that, at least, it's not painful as so many others diseases are. I made smoked oysters the other day for my neighbour, he loved them, didn't remember but loved them at the time. Truly a live for the moment existance!

Points for letting your Dad live for the moment! Hang in there. Keep making him happy even when he doesn't remember what he likes. You do!,

Bruce
 
Great looking fattie Charlie!

I like the idea of starting with 2 lbs. of sausage.

That way you can really put a lot of stuffing in there.

Can't wait to see the sliced shot!

Al
 
First redneck sushi now a full size fatty! Sounds like a beached whale on the couch syndrome coming up!
 
Thanks guys.

Tardis, you're right, patience is the key for sure! Not
Only with the individual, but the Drs as well...

Al, since I switched over to the 2 pounds, I haven't looked back.

My old man's cardiologist would tear me a new one if he saw this thing!

Sliced shots later this morning.
 
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.... You have me ready to lay on the couch and watch movies for the rest of the day....... Of course I would have to eat first........ 
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Had a great visit with my pop. Got over there about 9 and sliced the fatty at around 9:30 when my sister showed up with doughnuts.

I had to use the flash since the light wasn't working in my sister's kitchen, but it shows the filling. I should have positioned the cheese differently, but it tasted great. Forgot to mention, I also added 2 teaspoons of chili powder to the sautéed meat and veggies before I added the corn starch.


Breakfast of champions! Dad wouldn't let me take his picture since he was, and I quote; "wearing a ¥£€%#$& GOWN".

 
Now that's a beauty of a fattie! I'm going to have to try the 2# route next time.
Dementia is such a mystery and you hear about it more every day. Stay as close to your dad as you can..

Dan
 
Charlie you are a great son,it is good to see that.The fatty looks fantastic. Points for being you

Now were you the good brother, and put a new bulb in for your sister Just Bustin

Richie
 
Now that's a beauty of a fattie! I'm going to have to try the 2# route next time.
Dementia is such a mystery and you hear about it more every day. Stay as close to your dad as you can..

Dan

Thanks Mose!

Dad and I have always been close and seldom do I go 3 days without at least talking on the phone. It's getting tougher now due to the dementia issues.

The b!tch of this one is that we could have headed it off if we had known the root cause... He has Lyme disease induced dementia. We were all baffled at how fast the issues had progressed in less than a year. One evening my sis and I were talking and it hit me that a lot of his symptoms were the same as a friends wife had, she was diagnosed with Lyme. I asked the dr to run the test, and it came back as positive for chronic Lyme disorder... we can treat the Lyme, but no reversal for the dementia, and may not be able to slow it down much.

So public service announcement, if you have a bullseye rash, or you have been bitten by a tick, get checked. It's easy to treat up front, but is debilitating after 6-8 months.
 
Charlie you are a great son,it is good to see that.The fatty looks fantastic. Points for being you
Now were you the good brother, and put a new bulb in for your sister Just Bustin
Richie

Thanks Richie!

I replaced the fixture for her. I had one in my garage that we had taken down a year or so ago. She was thrilled.
 
So public service announcement, if you have a bullseye rash, or you have been bitten by a tick, get checked. It's easy to treat up front, but is debilitating after 6-8 months.

Well now, I had a bullseye from a tick 2 years ago.   It wasn't a deer tick thou.   

Awesome looking fattie Charlie.   Hope pops enjoyed it.
 
So public service announcement, if you have a bullseye rash, or you have been bitten by a tick, get checked. It's easy to treat up front, but is debilitating after 6-8 months.



Well now, I had a bullseye from a tick 2 years ago.   It wasn't a deer tick thou.   










Awesome looking fattie Charlie.   Hope pops enjoyed it.

He was all smiles!

As for the rash, you'll know it if you see it... Dad's dr said it was shingles... We don't see that dr any longer.

http://www.onhealth.com/content/1/lyme_disease
 
Looks like a tasty fattie! Tell me you split the glazed doughnut open and put a slice on it sammich style.:biggrin:
 
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