Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Holiday]

It's this one:

http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-Sportsman-Elite-30-Digital-Electric-Smoker-by-Masterbuilt/product/1505111257/

FYI - IF you're interested in trying a turkey breast here is the recipe I use...



The only thing I do different is I don't use a whole stick of butter (and what I do use is "light butter") And when he says to add another stick of butter - I just fill it with chicken broth instead. I'm thinking you could use all chicken broth & skip the butter all together? But it is Mmmmm, Mmmm!!

Also, (not that your asking for advice ) Bone Suckin Sauce Rub is DELICIOUS!!!

And if you would like me to send my nephew/BIL's recipe for pork rub & beef rub I would be happy to share. (My BIL is the one who ones the butcher shop so they have some good ideas/experience!)

 

[Bradmac]

FYI - IF you're interested in trying a turkey breast here is the recipe I use...



The only thing I do different is I don't use a whole stick of butter (and what I do use is "light butter") And when he says to add another stick of butter - I just fill it with chicken broth instead. I'm thinking you could use all chicken broth & skip the butter all together? But it is Mmmmm, Mmmm!!

Also, (not that your asking for advice ) Bone Suckin Sauce Rub is DELICIOUS!!!

And if you would like me to send my nephew/BIL's recipe for pork rub & beef rub I would be happy to share. (My BIL is the one who ones the butcher shop so they have some good ideas/experience!)

I appreciate all the advice! And I wouldn't mind your BIL's rub recipe, either. Thanks!

 

[Holiday]

I appreciate all the advice! And I wouldn't mind your BIL's rub recipe, either. Thanks!

Just found it!!! Here you go! I make it & store it in a sealed container.

Beef Rub
1/2 cup salt
2 tbsp cayenne
2 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic
2 tbsp cumin


Pork Rub
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Garlic Salt
1 Tbsp Celery Salt
1 Tbsp Paprika
2 Tsp Cumin
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Cookies Flavor Enhancer

Cookies Flavor Enhancer has been a FAVORITE of ours for years, but if you don't have it, I think any seasoning salt would work.

 

[Holiday]

Well it's quitting time!

My sis is going to cut/color my hair after work, then I'll be heading to moms to listen to my other sisters friend sing/play guitar at my moms house. She had planned on going to the nursing home, but since mom is already home, she's going to play at moms house! She's going to play some old songs - hoping Emma will join in on the harmonica. Should be fun!!



Everyone, have a great evening!!

 

[Bradmac]

Just found it!!! Here you go! I make it & store it in a sealed container.

Beef Rub
1/2 cup salt
2 tbsp cayenne
2 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic
2 tbsp cumin


Pork Rub
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Garlic Salt
1 Tbsp Celery Salt
1 Tbsp Paprika
2 Tsp Cumin
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Cookies Flavor Enhancer

Cookies Flavor Enhancer has been a FAVORITE of ours for years, but if you don't have it, I think any seasoning salt would work.

Thank you!!!

 

[xmas365]

Good Morning ... Home today with todays as we all have off. I bought to much banana last week so I have a bunch that are very ripe so I am going to make chocolate chip banana bread later today. Not much else going on today other then I have to take my mom grocery shopping sometime today.

Well have a great day!

I love it when the bananas start over-ripening, that is what my wife makes too. One if my favorites.

 

[xmas365]

If they put you in a straight jacket, we will bail you out!! Ha ha ha!!

Or at least make sure the straight jacket is red and green.

 

[NcGunny]

Just say'n....

 

[Edge612]

Just say'n....

A fellow Christmas fanatic!

 

[nmc42088]

We had a great weekend at the shore despite all that has happened. Carolina didn't want to leave and cried when it was time to come home. Carolina got lots of presents especially toys that will stay at the shore. In addition to the Christmas toys, the toys that Sailor used are now put aside for Carolina to use.
After work I had to go find some tops to go along with some of the pants Mikes grandma gave her for gifts.
I work straight through to Saturday now because I have a baby shower for my cousins wife then.

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

A nice quiet day off here. Did a lot of sitting, not much else. I will be taking down the trees or maybe just one tree on Thursday. We are on the second half of January already, I have never had all of my trees up this late.
The countdown to Disney is getting amazingly short, so much to do...
Back to work tomorrow, probably should be slowbut with the threat of a snow/ice storm coming tomorrow evening it could make Wednesday very interesting.

I hope you all had a great day.

Goodnight, everyone

 

[noodlenoggin]

If you need any help with navigating getting in or help with applying for waivers let me know or send me a PM Noodle. I retired with 23 years so I kinda know the ins and outs of it..lol. Just so you know..the chances of anybody entering the military now and retiring from it are slim. Its a political and monetary issue.

Thanks. I'll send one your way soon. Hopefully I should be getting an update on it fairly soon, but I'll definitely hit you up either way.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Well 10 minutes ago I would have told you mom was doing well....and then I got the text about her having the flu. Darnit!
Gracie is good. She's been a little spit fire every since we got some snow last week. She just absolutely loved it! Now the snow is gone, but she's still fired up.
How's everybody at your house?

oh no Holiday! I am so sorry to hear your mum has flu! How is she doing now? Praying for her.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Merry Tuesday everyone,
Hope you all are doing good and had a nice weekend.

We had a fire at work on Sunday. A hotel nearby allowed us to use their function room while we waited. Our belongings were left behind in the building upon immediate evacuation. So we had no coats, handbag, keys etc. It was a couple hours before we could go back in. Had to sort a couple things out and then left but by then it was almost quitting time anyway! No one was hurt. Not sure of the extent of the damage on the particular floor it happened. My floor is okay.

Was aiming for a quiet day off yesterday but woke up to an alert in the morning that the school is closed due to flood damage so the boys are home. Hoping to hear more news from the school today. Seems part of their roof fell in with all the rain/winds we have been having.

Well got to dash but I will pop back later if I can.

Take care everyone.

 

[Edge612]

Morning MMC! Into the 2nd half of January I noticed this morning a few more houses lights are down. But one of my favorite houses that lights this Christmas tree right in their window every year is still up and lit. It always makes me think of Christmas Eve cause I walk right by it every year on my walk on Christmas Eve. Great to see it still up into the 2nd half of January. Just another busy day at work for me today. Is it just me or does it already seem like 2017 is moving kind of steadily and quickly?
Have a great day!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Morning MMC !

once again, all school bus's are cancelled. It does not look bad ourside right now as our ice rain has moved on to the Toronto area, but they are expecting more later this morning.
Yesterday things were crazy at the store as folks rushed to do shopping before the nasty weather hit.
I have to be at work by 8:15 today, hoping it is not icy on the roads as the salt/sand trucks should have been through by the time I have to leave.

hope you all keep safe today !

 

[NcGunny]

Finally took down 1 of the trees yesterday and undecorated the 2nd in prep for Valentines Day decorating. Of course this meant I could only find 1/2 of the V Day stuff which seems to have become lost.

 

[Martine]

Merry Tuesday everyone,
Hope you all are doing good and had a nice weekend.

We had a fire at work on Sunday. A hotel nearby allowed us to use their function room while we waited. Our belongings were left behind in the building upon immediate evacuation. So we had no coats, handbag, keys etc. It was a couple hours before we could go back in. Had to sort a couple things out and then left but by then it was almost quitting time anyway! No one was hurt. Not sure of the extent of the damage on the particular floor it happened. My floor is okay.

Was aiming for a quiet day off yesterday but woke up to an alert in the morning that the school is closed due to flood damage so the boys are home. Hoping to hear more news from the school today. Seems part of their roof fell in with all the rain/winds we have been having.

Well got to dash but I will pop back later if I can.

Take care everyone.

Festive that must have been scary at work, hope no one was injured. I hope that your sons' school is not badly damaged as well.

 

[Martine]

Good Morning MMC !

once again, all school bus's are cancelled. It does not look bad ourside right now as our ice rain has moved on to the Toronto area, but they are expecting more later this morning.
Yesterday things were crazy at the store as folks rushed to do shopping before the nasty weather hit.
I have to be at work by 8:15 today, hoping it is not icy on the roads as the salt/sand trucks should have been through by the time I have to leave.

hope you all keep safe today !

Stay safe as well Christmasstar. Salt trucks sure are keeping busy this Winter with all these freezing rain episodes.

 

[Crown 84]

********** MILESTONE DAY **********



Good Morning, Guys.

And there you have it.
MILESTONE NUMBER ONE!!
It's here. It's really here!

Days to the Season: 300
Days to Christmas Day: 342

And indeed, today we open the 300-day Season Window Milestone and invite a 200's level Season count in to entertain us for the next 100 days.
(Really moving along now and it's still mid January. Wow!)


It was pretty overcast here yesterday which kept the temperatures down.
Today should see the sun return along with warmer temp readings.
We have commenced the morning at 50 degrees here in the capital city and for now it is still cloudy.


Have a Terrific Tuesday, Friends -- with visions of 'Pines Day dancing in your heads!