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Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef and Veggies

Posted on January 5, 2024 by TomJanuary 6, 2024

1/5/2024 – This turned out great and was inspired by a recipe on Facebook. Ingredients 1 lb ground beef1 onion, chopped3 cups cabbage, chopped1 cup green beans, cut in half1 cup celery, chopped1/2 bell pepper, chopped1 qt. homegrown and canned … Continue reading →

Posted in Soups /Gumbos/Chili | Tagged Cabbage, Soup

Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon, & Pecans

Posted on December 29, 2023 by TomJanuary 7, 2024

This was a great dish that was very flavorful. It was inspired by the recipe at https://juliasalbum.com/brussels-sprouts-and-bacon/ Ingredients 12 oz Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Sides, Vegetables | Tagged BrusselSprouts, Journal

Rib Roast Like Ina’s

Posted on December 29, 2023 by TomDecember 30, 2023

12/29/2023 – Rouce’s had a $10 Off coupon just before Christmas for a Rib Roast so I bought a 2-bone, 3 lb. roast. Dry brined it on 12/24/2023, wrapped in plastic on the foam tray and it brined in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef | Tagged Journal

Tuscan Shrimp with Creole Seasoning

Posted on December 27, 2023 by TomDecember 28, 2023

12/27/2023 – This was a great dish inspired by the recipe at Julia’s Album here. The protein could be chicken or fish. Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp (large, peeled, and deveined – 16 or 20 count per 1 pound of … Continue reading →

Posted in Seafood | Tagged Italian, Journal, Shrimp

Smoked Salmon Patties

Posted on December 26, 2023 by TomDecember 27, 2023

We smoked a large salmon fillet yesterday for Christmas dinner with the Creels. Tonight we made salmon patties with 1 lb. of salmon inspired by a recipe here. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. smoked salmon skin removed and flaked. Smoked in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Seafood | Tagged Journal, Salmon

Asparagus Baked with Cheese and Bacon

Posted on December 25, 2023 by TomDecember 30, 2023

12/25/2023 – Mary made this for the first time on Christmas Day 2023 when Digger and Carol Creel came for lunch. It was fantastic and was inspired by the recipe here. Go there for lots of advice and photos. Ingredients … Continue reading →

Posted in Sides, Vegetables | Tagged Journal Asparagus

Thanksgiving 2023 at the Farm

Posted on November 25, 2023 by TomDecember 29, 2023

We hosted the family and friends Thanksgiving and had 25 attendees. This was the first Thanksgiving that Susan Combs attended and helped a lot. Below is some of what we prepared. Cranberry-Jalapeno Relish Pimento Cheese Dip – Same as last … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkey | Tagged Journal, Q'Journal, Turkey

Green Bean Casserole

Posted on November 22, 2023 by TomNovember 29, 2023

We have not made this dish in a long time so found an inspirational recipe here. It was very good as it was rich. Plus, Susan’s stirring made it special. We made this for the 2023 Thanksgiving Meal at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Casserole, Sides | Tagged Beans/Peas, Journal

Ina Garten’s Cognac Gravy Recipe

Posted on November 22, 2023 by TomNovember 22, 2023

11/22/2023 – Homemade Make-Ahead Gravy Recipe by Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa from here. This is Mary’s traditional Thanksgiving recipe. There is another one that uses red onions. Mary always makes this one. Makes: About 4 cups Ingredients ¼ lb. (1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Sides | Tagged Gravy, Journal

Jambalaya Thanksgiving Wednesday 2023

Posted on November 22, 2023 by TomNovember 4, 2025

11/22/2023 – We made a double batch for dinner with the Hughes and Leonards as they arrived late afternoon. We generally followed the usual recipe for Chicken and Sausage jambalaya but Mary said it was the best one we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Soups /Gumbos/Chili | Tagged Cajun/Creole, Journal

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