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[smoke665]

The Italian sausage, lean beef and Ricotta were all store bought.

We have to plan ahead when the wife makes this. First of all we have raise the hog for the sausage, the steer for the beef, and milk the cow to make the cheese.

Just kidding, though I can remember a time as a child that the ingredients you mention were all produced on our farm. Corn meal and flour was purchased, only because there weren't any millers close.

Probably wise to avoid the processed foods. We prefer fresh grown local, fortunately there are two nice farmers markets within 15 miles of us.

 

[table1349]

The Italian sausage, lean beef and Ricotta were all store bought.

We have to plan ahead when the wife makes this. First of all we have raise the hog for the sausage, the steer for the beef, and milk the cow to make the cheese.

Just kidding, though I can remember a time as a child that the ingredients you mention were all produced on our farm. Corn meal and flour was purchased, only because there weren't any millers close.

Probably wise to avoid the processed foods. We prefer fresh grown local, fortunately there are two nice farmers markets within 15 miles of us.

I don't produce the meat nor the ricotta, but I do make my own mozzarella. The funny thing is making ricotta is easier than mozzarella. It is actually quite simple. I just happened to start making mozzarella first and have just continued to do so.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary, with few exceptions, eats everything and has attempted to reinforce that concept when he travel or finds a new eatery. Gary thinks he would be find going veretarian or paleo ... (he has to give some thought on vegan).

Like gryphoslair99, Gary eats very little process foods. Gary grows most of his greens and veggies, he whips up most stuff from scratch from breads to pastas to sauces (bbq, chili, salsa, spaghetti, et cetera) to beverages/booze and now ice creams and sorbets.

Gary has watched and read many many health/food related books and movies. One movie has the usual extremists discussing this and that ... but one talking head made the most sense to Gary. He said that in general, if you cooked your own food, you will be eating healthy. Prior to that epiphany, Gary was eating 80% of his meals out. Now, 80% of his meals are made at home from scratch. (Tonight he is meeting friends for Mexican, lol.)

 

[Gary A.]

PS- Last week Gary picked up a mincer and will soon be making his sausages from scratch.

 

[Gary A.]

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[The_Traveler]

Illeism - Wikipedia

 

[Gary A.]

Illeism - Wikipedia

Thank you Lew for this clarification. Until now, Gary thought this was all about Jimmy.

 

[smoke665]

@Gary A. I used to make my own deer sausage and jerky till I got lazy. Does that count? However I do make dried sweet potato treats for Sadie Mae. She likes them and they're better for her than the store bought kind.

 

[Gary A.]

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[table1349]

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I sometimes make my own wet sausage, breakfast sausage, Italian sausage etc. when I have the time. I usually make it when I can get a good buy on a large amount of meats, make a big batch and then freeze it in one pound quantities. Having a vacuum sealer makes it possible and have a good product. Also having a grinder, sausage stuffer attachment for the Kitchenaid mixer makes it easier.

I on occasion will make a cased sausage and smoke it in the smoker, but it is a lot of trouble for something that doesn't last long. My smoker isn't made for smoking large amounts of cased sausage as it is better to be able to hang it for smoking.

 

[table1349]

This is the next addition to the kitchen. It will replace the microwave which will go to the rec room. The microwave only gets used to heat up leftovers in a hurry. Usually I reheat in the oven as the food comes out better. A couple of friends have them and love them for their versatility. Not just a toaster oven, it also is a convection oven, a proofer, dehydrator, and air fryer as well as being big enough to hold a full size 9X13 for baking. It will be much more convenient for holidays, entertaining as it will give us two different ovens that can be run at two different temps. Makes bringing a meal together all at once.

 

[table1349]

I was going to post this in the Wacky thread, but since we have been talking about food I thought I would post this here.

Thank God for Satan!

And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

And Satan created McDonald's. And McDonald's brought forth the 99 cent double cheeseburger. And Satan said to Man, "You want fries with that?" And Man said, "Super size them." And Man gained pounds.

And God created the healthful yogurt, that woman might keep her figure that man found so fair.

And Satan froze the yogurt, and he brought forth chocolate, nuts and brightly colored sprinkle candy to put on the yogurt. And woman gained pounds.

And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad." And Satan brought forth creamy dressings, bacon bits, and shredded cheese. And there was ice cream for dessert. And woman gained pounds.

And God said, "I have sent your heart healthy vegetables and olive oil with which to cook them."

And Satan brought forth chicken fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained pounds, and his bad cholesterol went through the roof.

And God brought forth running shoes, and Man resolved to lose those extra pounds. And Satan brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And Man gained pounds.

And God said, "You're running up the score, Devil." And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep fat fried them. And he created sour cream dip also.

And Man clutched his remote control and ate the potato chips swaddled in cholesterol. And Satan saw and said; "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest. And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery...

And Satan created HMOs.

--Bob Ewegen

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

That looks interesting. I can see how it would come in handy. We Have a stove with double oven and it's very useful. The smaller oven is great for reheating and for broiling. Not good for baking though. Not enough air flow I suspect.

This refers to the oven, not the "wacky thread".

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

Social media rant - At least give me a "like" on my photo before you steal it and post it on your own page with a bunch of your own crappy phone pics and then say "Thanks!" when someone else comments nice photo!

Ok, I'm over it.

 

[Frank F.]

Well, Gary may have his Hollywood Bowl, but Leo has her Boscobel and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

I would love that.

I believe you would. It's a gorgeous setting and the productions are always outstanding. The first time I went was almost 30 years ago when my high school English teacher brought a few of us to see A Midsummer Night's Dream. I have been hooked ever since

You are older than 30?

The math would suggest it, yes

As long as looking in the mirror tells you that you cannot be more than 29 ....