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Ah beef stew another one of my favorites. Especially in the fall and winter. I have an old family recipe that goes back to at least the 1880's because my grandma was born then and this is her creation.

It is so simple and only has 6 ingredients

Oxtails or stew beef for those who do not know what oxtails are, That big hunk of meat in the bowl is an oxtail and the little piece of meat is stew beef. I cut up rib eye steak for stew meat . The oxtails give you the richest beef broth possible. Flavor jumps out of the bowl.

Other ingredients are:

cabbage
banana pepper or two
carrots (cut large)
tomatoes. Fresh or canned
Irish potatoes also cut large and put in last so they are not mushy.
Add some spices to taste and a bay leaf. A bay leaf is very important.

This is as old as the hills and when you eat it you feel like a pioneer barely getting by in life who discovered a meal fit for King Henry VIII.

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Now, I could eat that.
 
I don't use a recipe for things like that but I guess you would call mine a traditional interpretation. I don't use tomatoes but I do use some tomato paste. I like to use those little red potatoes. You can cook the hell out those suckers and they take it. I also use baby carrots so I don't have to fool with cutting carrots. Chuck roast cut into 1" cubes and seared beforehand and then throw in some frozen peas when the cooking is done.

I'm ready to start making it right now.

edit: I forgot the onion
Don't go crying over it.
 
Did some fishing late this afternoon at one of my go to places and caught one out of 2 so. Warrior-Cat 1-Large Mouths 1. Afterwards I went to another pond I have tried a few times and still no luck but, the scenery was good. Had a doe come up to drink not realizing I was there. Ran up on ole Jake no Shoulders too, the cotton mouth kind. Almost stepped on him on the bank of the pond pictured below.
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Did some fishing late this afternoon at one of my go to places and caught one out of 2 so. Warrior-Cat 1-Large Mouths 1. Afterwards I went to another pond I have tried a few times and still no luck but, the scenery was good. Had a doe come up to drink not realizing I was there. Ran up on ole Jake no Shoulders too, the cotton mouth kind. Almost stepped on him on the bank of the pond pictured below.
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No wonder you didn't catch anything. That water is too cloudy.
 
Possibly. He said the battery might be 10 years old. Problem is no input via keyboard. We tried power-down various ways with no success. I really wish I could have connected remotely, but my support software will not work well on Mac. He might purchase used from a pawn shop or hit up Best Buy.
No USB for an external keyboard I guess....
 
Worked with Don for 1.5 hours. It appears his keyboard on that old MacBook of his might be bad. Nothing shows when he attempts logging into Rivals. Dang. We tried. Great speaking with him again.

Depending on where he is, may be able to get a replacement keyboard for <100. Kinda easy to install if it is an older macbook. I've replaced em before. If it is the I/O controller, that's 3-4x more expensive.

Might be best to get a plug in keyboard that works for Mac and can be returned in case it doesn't solve the problem. If it is restarted with that keyboard plugged in, it should prompt you to choose it or work right away.
 
I'm banned again but here goes...(Got banded previously (The only time) for posting a past Presidents presidential library...)

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Hey, never been banned, though came close. Would consider it a privilege to be banned along side you, or any of the D as far as that goes. Don’t go thinking likewise though. I’m a loose cannon, sometimes.
 
Good morning from ATX. Currently 67°F and clear with periodic clouds. Expect today's high reaching 85°F. Fall may return again one of these days.

Took pup to vet yesterday for post-op visit. She got on the water treadmill and performed really well. Still favors that leg.

No Wildcat football this weekend. Bah! Nevertheless, Go Cats!

Happy Friday!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

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Morning Legionnaires!

Weather will be low 80's to middle and upper 80's for the next 5-7 days. Yeah @AustinTXCat me too, need that fall weather to return. Only plus to it is I can actually go back to morning fishing when I go. Downside is the Wind will be upwards around 20 plus mph. No cloudy water there @bertfan31.

Daughter goes back to the OU Medical Center in OKC later in the day today for her second post operative checkup. They will determine if she will need physical therapy to strengthen the shoulder and upper chest muscle area where they took out the rib. She is actually doing well and is in no pain. She never took the narcotic pain killers they prescribed just Ibuprofen when needed but no longer takes that. I told my wife to tell them her father is a retired NCO and he was a Drill Sergeant in the military and will take care of her physical rehabilitation. Her reply "Oh no you won't". I had them both in a martial arts class I was helping teach at a few years back and that did not go well. I don't play favorites. Heh, heh, heh.
 
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Good Friday morning

We have 63° with clear skies that will bring sunshine and get us up to a high of 81°. There is a little chance of rain.

I see where a liberal actor named Alec Baldwin shot and killed somebody on a movie set. I think I heard that right as I listen to the radio. It was an accident so they say. Well I see it as just another example where liberals with guns are lethal and dangerous because they are scared to death of them and have no concept of gun safety. He has always been a jerk. Prayers for his victim..

This is another day that will find me working outside as I try to finalize my fall plantings. I have a few banana peppers in bloom and will be enjoying a plate of fried banana peppers before you know it. Life is good.

Take care all, prayers continue for Cord and his grieving family. '

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Good morning all.
The Mrs is still in Seattle and it seems that I've been working more than usual. Had some work to do on one of our rental properties. Woodworking project is about finished and now I need to start on the yard/property. Got a lot to do before it gets any colder than it is. Weather hasn't been too bad...but it's coming.

Anyway, wanted to drop by and say 'hi'. Hope all are doing well....last I remember @cordmaker (I believe) was having some hip (?) problems. Hope he's doing better.
 
Good Friday morning

We have 63° with clear skies that will bring sunshine and get us up to a high of 81°. There is a little chance of rain.

I see where a liberal actor named Alec Baldwin shot and killed somebody on a movie set. I think I heard that right as I listen to the radio. It was an accident so they say. Well I see it as just another example where liberals with guns are lethal and dangerous because they are scared to death of them and have no concept of gun safety. He has always been a jerk. Prayers for his victim..

This is another day that will find me working outside as I try to finalize my fall plantings. I have a few banana peppers in bloom and will be enjoying a plate of fried banana peppers before you know it. Life is good.

Take care all, prayers continue for Cord and his grieving family. '

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Sitting here watching Festus as I was typing/reading. I've got every episode (600+) on DVD...but PlutoTV now has a Gunsmoke channel. Festus 24/7.
 
Good morning all.
The Mrs is still in Seattle and it seems that I've been working more than usual. Had some work to do on one of our rental properties. Woodworking project is about finished and now I need to start on the yard/property. Got a lot to do before it gets any colder than it is. Weather hasn't been too bad...but it's coming.

Anyway, wanted to drop by and say 'hi'. Hope all are doing well....last I remember @cordmaker (I believe) was having some hip (?) problems. Hope he's doing better.
Hello stranger, it is good to have you back. :p Take a little break from work often and keep us posted.

 
Good morning! Alexa just told me the high would be 58° today. That sounds like Fall to me.

I've had some kind of allergy acting up for the last couple of days and this morning it is in full swing. I move kinda slow when I first wake up and sneezing 10 times in row this early does not set well with me.

Blue/White game is tonight! Looking forward to seeing our new guys in action. The change from last year will be drastic, I promise you. Don't know if CJ will play or not but it sounds like he'll at least get some limited minutes. Nothing to sweat, he had minor surgery on a leg over Summer and they're taking it slow. He says he's better than before the surgery.

Had some fun back and forth with a Vol fan on the lair yesterday. Tennessee's punishment should have been no fans in the stands for their next home game or forfeit. That would have been a real punishment and would have served to prevent a recurrence in the future. The fine they received would be like me being fined $.02 for speeding. Better just get out of the way the next time I decide to skedaddle.

Have a good day, or not, no pressures in the D...
 
Good morning D League. Very happy it’s Friday.

Looking forward to the Blue-White game tonight. We should know quite a bit more about the season ahead after seeing this bunch going (mostly) full speed.

I’m optimistic about this team. But I guess I always am. BBN could use a big bounce back year.

Hope it’s a good day and weekend for everyone.
 
Good morning from ATX. Currently 67°F and clear with periodic clouds. Expect today's high reaching 85°F. Fall may return again one of these days.

Took pup to vet yesterday for post-op visit. She got on the water treadmill and performed really well. Still favors that leg.

No Wildcat football this weekend. Bah! Nevertheless, Go Cats!

Happy Friday!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

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I didn't know Antifa had their own day.
 
Funny how the things you thought you were sick of would be the things you’d crave. I’ll put pinto beans and cornbread, along with turnip greens, up against any meal you can imagine,.
Oh my. The Queen of England has probably never eaten that well. Of course the turnip greens needs some pork flavoring in them, like bacon and its grease.
 
Just realized when I saw the date that my wife's birthday is in 5 days. I'm going to do good this year and check on what she's been spying on Amazon.

So Alec Baldwin has killed somebody on the set of his new movie. That will happen from time to time because blanks are still dangerous. What's weird though is that he shot the director of photography. Hmmm, why would he be shooting at her? Doesn't really matter because he's Alec Baldwin and it happened in Hollywood. Tragic accident in his case. Reckless homicide for you and I.

I've had 3 people close to me get corono in the last couple of months. 1 of them was vaccinated and he felt pretty bad for over a week, no hospital though. 2nd one was not vaccinated and ended up in the hospital for 10 days. He's back to work for the last week or so and feels fine now. 3rd one got it and went to the hospital for about week before he died. He was not vaccinated. Each of them are about my same age within a year or two.
 
Oh my. The Queen of England has probably never eaten that well. Of course the turnip greens needs some pork flavoring in them, like bacon and its grease.
I love turnip tops and bottoms cooked together. I am also a big collard green fan and when I made this pot I did it with ham hocks. A little secret. My Kentucky country girl wife does not like cooking with ham hocks. But I do. So I make my own pot. She will eat the collards but will not get close to the ham hocks. She doesn't like gizzards either. I guess you can say I married into a mixed or rather mixed up marriage. She is a picky eater.

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In honor of national nut day.


Good late morning all,
Been out and about on my day off. I have a tremendous stash of nuts. A normal delicacy area where I indulge.

My Darling and I took the Booger Butt to pre-school and hit the markets. Just arrived home. My next jaunt is to my oldest daughters apartment to where she has already moved out and I must get it in preparation for it's inspection. (Patch holes, check the carpets for stains. (Will have my Bissell carpet cleaner in the trunk if needed.), after that I will take a little break, go to my youngest daughters home (After she gets up. Works nights. Is a travel nurse now.) and install the four window blinds she asked me to purchase, (Sold her washer and dryer, her new ones were installed the day before yesterday.) I have to make a couple measurements too for other blinds, won't go into all the other details I have to undertake but that should round out my day until we pick the Booger Butt back up at 3. Yadda yadda yadda... (A normal day off...) I hope all your days are going great for you...
 
I love turnip tops and bottoms cooked together. I am also a big collard green fan and when I made this pot I did it with ham hocks. A little secret. My Kentucky country girl wife does not like cooking with ham hocks. But I do. So I make my own pot. She will eat the collards but will not get close to the ham hocks. She doesn't like gizzards either. I guess you can say I married into a mixed or rather mixed up marriage. She is a picky eater.

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Nothing personal Sir but I guess your Darling doesn't carry all her sense/ cents in her pockets. (At least in the gizzard area...) ;)
 
I love turnip tops and bottoms cooked together. I am also a big collard green fan and when I made this pot I did it with ham hocks. A little secret. My Kentucky country girl wife does not like cooking with ham hocks. But I do. So I make my own pot. She will eat the collards but will not get close to the ham hocks. She doesn't like gizzards either. I guess you can say I married into a mixed or rather mixed up marriage. She is a picky eater.

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My wife makes killer white beans with ham hock. I’m siding with your wife on the gizzards though 😊
 
Good morning from ATX. Currently 67°F and clear with periodic clouds. Expect today's high reaching 85°F. Fall may return again one of these days.

Took pup to vet yesterday for post-op visit. She got on the water treadmill and performed really well. Still favors that leg.

No Wildcat football this weekend. Bah! Nevertheless, Go Cats!

Happy Friday!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

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My wife makes killer white beans with ham hock. I’m siding with your wife on the gizzards though 😊
Personally I fried gizzards but sunfish & hush puppies "Dilly" as well.
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