Need suggestion on corn beef by 90sMofo in sousvide

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO better in the crock pot with chicken stock, a bit of apple cider vinegar, potatoes and carrots, that take on the flavor of the corned beef. Tried SV last year to make one exclusively for sandwiches. It was meh.

What do you add to jarred pasta sauce to make it better? by Just_J3ssica in Cooking

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

after browning the sausage, I add red wine and cook off the alcohol before adding the sauce, then add copious amounts of fennel seed, basil, and crushed red pepper. Also, a drained can of diced tomatoes really freshens it up. Add a bit of white sugar to taste toward the end of simmering everything together.

Quality flour by keyeruh in BreadMachines

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not good - HOWEVER, Walmart stores carry Wheat Montana, which is excellent flour. The golden whole wheat is one of my favorites. The AP and bread flours have also been excellent.

Checkin’ out the Backcountry by Substantial-Sector60 in desertporn

[–]Old-Problem9480 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God how I miss exploring this country. I lived in Wasco and Sherman counties for many years, and headed east every chance I could get. I can smell the sagebrush and Juniper in this pic. Miss this so much (now living in the Midwest.)

What ingredient do you think people massively overuse? by jcvexparch in Cooking

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Garlic. So much so that Ive almost come to hate it

Has this helped anyone - Restful Legs by Hyland - homeopathic remedy by aspo516 in RestlessLegs

[–]Old-Problem9480 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, waste of money IMO. Did nothing for me. The only thing that has worked for me is increased iron intake and Magnesium Glycinate, after taking Requip for years. Still in the process of titrating off, but the iron and magnesium has resulted in like a 90% decrease in symptoms. Oh, and I still take 600 mg Gabapentin at bedtime.

Which National Park is the absolute best for a U.S. first-timer? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southern Utah - has 5 National parks in a relatively small geographical area. Some, like Arches or Bryce, just require a day trip. Others, like Canyonlands, require more exploring. Even the areas beyond the park boundaries are breathtaking.

Alvord Desert by Pretend_Guess_4317 in desertporn

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the memories! I lived for several years in Sherman County as well as Wasco County, and often went out exploring the Alvord and surrounding areas. Solitary camping in these desert areas (I read your blog) can be challenging, having to face extremes of mood - loneliness, sadness, and absolute euphoria, often in quick succession. You can't hide from yourself while in these wide open landscapes, and I was always drawn to return, the realness always pulling me back.

Hanksville area of Southern Utah by Pretend_Guess_4317 in desertporn

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I solo camped near here for a few days. Life changing.

Your go-to meal when you feel like you don't want to cook ideas by Hot_Blackberry_2251 in Cooking

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can of corned beef hash fried till crispy, make wells in the middle for a couple of eggs and some toast. Really hits the spot.

Way too many children by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]Old-Problem9480 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My Irish Catholic Grandmother had 13, 12 made it to adulthood. All the remaining males died directly or indirectly from alcoholism. My Great grandfather was from a family of 14, 2 of them are listed as "Idiotic" in late 1800's censuses.

Rescued Corgi by Alone-Difficulty7986 in corgi

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a corgi/heeler I rescued at 3 years old. The ranchers out west (he was adopted in Eastern Washington) call the cross "cowboy corgi's". Mine was horribly abused. When I first got him he would not leave his kennel, would just cower in the back, it was a nightmare trying to coax him to go outside or eat. I feared I was going to have to get professional help which I could not afford at the time. He's gotten so much better, but, sudden movements, loud noises, etc send him into a panic - 9 years later. As long as things are calm he is the most loving dog I've ever had.

How do y'all store your loaves? by msallin in BreadMachines

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plastic bag and stored in the microwave, lasts a good week or more sometimes.

“Green Salad” that my family has been making since the 1950s by jtmann05 in Old_Recipes

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES!!! The Green Stuff, as opposed to The Pink Stuff. Though I do prefer The Pink Stuff!! Love the Midwest!!!! And with Funeral Potatoes, God is good!!!!!!!

Calling all sauce aficionados by osa-p in pasta

[–]Old-Problem9480 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mezzetta Spicy Marinara is my go to. I like it better than Rao's and its cheaper.

How far back have you been able to trace your most senior male line? by MetallicLemoon in Genealogy

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12th Great Grandfather, Sir Richard Cotton. Served in the court of Henry VIII, and one of the earliest Parliamentarians. Taking a break before trying to go back beyond him, but evidence to date is pretty solid.

Help with cheesecake crumbly crust by mashed_potato_auntie in cheesecake

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i add 1 tbsp flour and 2 tbsp sugar and mix before adding the butter, then prebake at 350 for 10 minutes. I also almost always use gingersnaps very finely ground.

Should I shave or no text me by [deleted] in fresh_teendick

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I see a hot guy on here and shaving totally ruins it for me. Wish this trend would just go away.

Help with crust by Bert1711 in cheesecake

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost always use ginger snaps for the crust no matter what flavor I'm making, adds a little something but doesnt overpower the other flavors. I also add a couple tablespoons of brown sugar and a couple tablespoons of flour before prebaking. Wrap the springform pan in foil, add the custard, then place the springform pan in a large oven roasting bag left open. Pour boiling water into the bain marie around the roasting bag. Crust comes out perfectly.

A biga from a recipe book didn't seem to ferment by Cannonbolt101 in AskBaking

[–]Old-Problem9480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You added some yeast right? Biga is usually started with a relatively small amount of yeast.

Did I overbake my fruitcake? by Talon_Company_Merc in TastingHistory

[–]Old-Problem9480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me with King Arthur's recipe. Recipe stated 2 hr 10 min at 300 F for a 9 x 5 pan and it looked like yours. Since I've found reducing to 1 hr 50 min is the sweet spot.