AF Army September 18 08

[rubywillow]

AF Army September 18 08

I had the bbq sauce recipe ready to post and computer hiccupped!

[rubywillow]

AF Army September 18 08

Yes, that's what I have, just didn't recognize the name! Saves me SO much money!

[shelbysmiles]

AF Army September 18 08

Good morning! I love this food thread! I'm making Beef Stroganoff via Crock pot today. Taking little girl to dance this morning. This has been the busiest week ever!
I hope everyone is doing good. I'm on day 8 but I am worrying about the upcoming weekend. We are going into the City to meet some friends for a day out and dinner. I'm really not sure how this will play out.

[LookingToGrow]

AF Army September 18 08

Shelby, I love Stroganoff! Think I'll make that tomorrow. Cooking pasta sauce today

[vlad]

AF Army September 18 08

And then they torment me by asking me to produce an ad offering free beer and bottles of wine. I've got to find an image of a 24 case of stella artois.

[vlad]

AF Army September 18 08

LTG - my church did a production of 'Summer Holiday', hence the big red bus.

[A Work in Progress]

AF Army September 18 08

shelbysmiles;414841 wrote:
I hope everyone is doing good. I'm on day 8 but I am worrying about the upcoming weekend. We are going into the City to meet some friends for a day out and dinner. I'm really not sure how this will play out.

How are you planning for it, Shelby? Having a good plan, all thought out, and all set up, will be a huge help...

wip

[rubywillow]

AF Army September 18 08

VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE

3 GAL VINEGAR
2 GAL KETCHUP
2 TSP. BLACK PEPPER
2 LBS. SUGAR
1/2 STICK BUTTER
1 ONION, QUARTERED
1 QT WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
2 TBS. SALT
1 TSP RED PEPPER
2 LEMONS, CUT IN HALF , DON'T SQUEEZE

PUT VINEGAR AND 1 GAL KETCHUP IN LARGE POT. ADD REST OF INGREDIENTS EXCEPT 1 GAL. KETCHUP. BRING TO BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER TO DESIRED CONSISTENCY. ADD REMAINING 1 GAL. KETCHUP, COOK TIL LOOKS AND TASTES LIKE YOU WANT. REMOVE ONION AND LEMON. CAN IN PINT OR QUART JARS.

[LookingToGrow]

AF Army September 18 08

Nice recipe, Ruby.

[A Work in Progress]

AF Army September 18 08

THANK YOU!!!! Approximately how long do you usually let it simmer, Ruby? And what kind of vinegar? Cider vinegar?

wip

[DeeBee]

AF Army September 18 08

Helloooo Shelby!!

um Pop's, your avatar is grossing me out :-(

[shelbysmiles]

AF Army September 18 08

I do not have a plan. It's so safe staying home. It's like a cocoon.

A Work in Progress;414847 wrote: How are you planning for it, Shelby? Having a good plan, all thought out, and all set up, will be a huge help...

wip

[shelbysmiles]

AF Army September 18 08

I've been in the mood for old fashioned comfort food lately.

LookingToGrow;414844 wrote: Shelby, I love Stroganoff! Think I'll make that tomorrow. Cooking pasta sauce today

[A Work in Progress]

AF Army September 18 08

Yeah, Shelby, I get it... Staying home seems safest to me, too (even though I did most of my drinking at home). When I go out with people who drink, I really have to plan ahead. Sometimes I take my own AF drinks (I hate sugary soft drinks); I always have a script in my head as to what to say when they invite or pressure me to drink (if I don't want to talk about my "problem," there is always the "I'm on antibiotics" thing that works really well). And I make sure to do something really nice for myself during the evening; if it is dinner, I'll order something "more" than my usual (more calories, more expensive, whatever), and/or a wonderful appetizer; and if it isn't dinner at a restaurant, I will promise myself some other treat for the next day, when the "outing" is successfully completed. I am sure others here have other ideas and tactics... anyone?

wip

[rubywillow]

AF Army September 18 08

Yes, I use cider vinegar, and I let it simmer about an hour. I was given this recipe by a lifelong alcoholic so I had to figure some out by myself! He's a great guy, just can't shake the booze.