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    Friday Cocktail Hour. Whatchya Drinkin'?

    I'm with PC.farmer -bourbon for me just hold the ice.
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    Evening folks! We are getting a new family member!

    Congratulations to you and Ann. We have always had multiple dogs and can't imagine being without them. Enjoy while you can. As long I can walk they will be part of our life.
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    Getting healthier by the day

    Awesome! Congratulations to you! I myself could use to loose a few pounds but I'm the worst procrastinator. No will power at all unless it involves sausage, bread and wine then I'm there lol. Keep up the momentum going.
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    1st time doing dry cure bacon.

    Looks great from here! I have tried the wet brine but much prefer the dry also. I think it gives more concentrated flavors but it just could be me. As it happens I have 5 lbs. Of pork hocks in dry brine getting ready to use for terrine in the near future. Your's looks super.
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    Disco isn't dead. Smoked Coppa

    Welcome back! I have always enjoyed your posts and a looking forward to seeing many more. As we all get older we tend to face some challenges. So hang tough and enjoy life. Am happy to see you back here!
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    I Let My Meat Loaf...

    Love me some meatloaf and your's looks great. Haven't had any in couple of weeks so it's time to make some. For some strange reason I always do it in the oven. Why? I have 2 smokers sitting idle. Stupid me! Next time its smoker time!
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    Yes, I still grill Meat....

    I love food and I love cooking but everytime I see you posts i realize how lacking my skills are. I enjoy your creativity and appreciate your willingness to share. So thank you very much.
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    Our Second Certification

    Congratulations!
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    New Canadian

    Welcome from winnipeg, manitoba. Great place here with unending suggestions and food porn. Am sure you'll fit right in.
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    Italian Beef, But Pork.

    Really really excellent job right there! A man after my heart, except all that other stuff polluting a good booze lol.
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    My story

    Almost anything smoked but sausage the best. Unfortunately (????) Am the only one besides my kids that will partake of my creations. So that means more for me but also limits the size of product I make at a time . A person can eat only so much after all,but i try lol.
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    Head Cheese time

    Looking forward to seeing your creation! Have not made any in like a year and have been thinking about it a lot lately so am anxious to see how someone else does it. Keep it coming please.
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    Shepards Pie For Dad!

    Your shepherd pie looks great! It's my favorite also and I bet your dad enjoyed it too. Good to hear he is doing better.
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    Alpha-gal Syndrome

    Here like other places ticks come and go. This past summer one of my dogs (English golden) got bit by one. $4000.00 later she is back to her self. Hoping no lasting effects. Have heard from other people some of the other side effects those bugs can produce. Not pleasant at all.
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    New addition to the family.

    Beautiful! Had 3 labs like her before, most friendly, loving dogs ever. Lots of energy when young. Took like 3 years to calm down,but would not have it any other way. Enjoy .
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    30lbs of butt - wicked beans and abt's....

    That all looks outstanding! And there is enough to share! Hint hint lol!
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    My story

    Welcome from Winnipeg,Canada. Us from up north smoke in any kind of weather. In fact in 2-3 days am Smoking backboard bacon even when this morning the wind factor negative 38 C. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
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    Salumi Palooza Jan, 2025 (Culatello 2024)

    Each and every time I read your posts I'm left speechless, shaking my head. I love food and cooking (sausage making included) but seeing yours artistry leaves me humbled and reminds me how much I have to learn. Thank you, thank you, for leting all of us follow your steps. Hopefully some of it...
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    COLD!!!!!

    Haha. Yes ,always best to find some benefits in a dicey situation.
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    COLD!!!!!

    Yes winters are no fun anymore at my age. -32*C with windshield temps at -38*C to -50*C. Brrrrr. Yah sure need those gloves.
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