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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 12:59 am |
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Hey, blessings! Isn't this thread called "recipe exchange?" You can't just tempt us with the tidbit about making liquer and not tell us how to do it!!!
We might all appreciate a little nip on these cool nights!
Or maybe you'll just invite us all over to your house for some nips!!!♥♥♥
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:10 am |
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macca wrote: You can't just tempt us with the tidbit about making liquer and not tell us how to do it!!!
We might all appreciate a little nip on these cool nights!
Or maybe you'll just invite us all over to your house for some nips!!!♥♥♥
And here I was thinking that this was a teetotalling bunch. How's about another bourbon and branch while you're a pourin'!
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macca
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:18 am |
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| You really are a cowboy, aren't you, Jimbo? Sounds like somethin' they'd order up at the Longbranch Saloon! And wasn't that the favorite of ol' J.R. Ewing? ♥♥♥
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:32 am |
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macca wrote: You really are a cowboy, aren't you, Jimbo? Sounds like somethin' they'd order up at the Longbranch Saloon! And wasn't that the favorite of ol' J.R. Ewing? ♥♥♥
Now I am not sure about Ol' J.R. and his favorites, but I'm just not one of those tutti-fruiti pink umbrella in the drinks kinda guy. Just give me a nice bourbon (Jim Beam will do fine) and branch (water), scotch and water, or ice cold beer , and nothing beats a nice Bloody Mary or Screwdriver for a Saturday or Sunday brunch (bring on the bacon Pappy).
Longbranch does have a nice bar doesn't it?
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:38 am |
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macca wrote: You really are a cowboy, aren't you, Jimbo?
Macca, I also forgot to mention that I can't be a cowboy since I don't have a horse.
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:40 am |
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Jim Flynt wrote: but I'm just not one of those tutti-fruiti pink umbrella in the drinks kinda guy.
That just cracked me up for some reason Jim. What color umbrella do you prefer??? 
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 01:42 am |
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I WAS JUST KIDDING JIM!!!!
Didn't want you going off on one of your hard to understand recitations. 
Pappy's not here to explain it to me!!! Last edited on Oct 8th, 2006 01:44 am by Cracker Jax
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 02:07 am |
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Jim Flynt wrote:
Longbranch does have a nice bar doesn't it?
I thought the Longbranch was the name of Miss Kitty's place on "Gunsmoke." ♥♥♥
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Posted: Oct 8th, 2006 02:22 am |
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macca wrote: I thought the Longbranch was the name of Miss Kitty's place on "Gunsmoke." ♥♥♥
I do seem to recall being in Miss Kitty's once. Was drinking some hard stuff with Pappy and a coupla fellas named Doc and Chester if I remember correctly. It's all a blur now and it seems like it was then. Longbranch you say........
'Course that was back in the old days when I had been around the world and to three county fairs.
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blessingsalways2u
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 12:05 am |
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Hey there friends,
Sorry, I actually forgot this was the "recipe exchange" And no, I have not been sippin the liquer, just forgetful.
Ok, I made some years ago that was good but lost the recipe so I re-researched it, made some alterations and this is what I did thus far.
Clean some wide mouth Qt canning jars with new lids and bands. I am making cherry brandy. Due to the price of fresh fruit I opted to buy frozen. I used one bag of frozen unsweetened black cherries.
Place half a bag in jar (bag makes 2 jars which I did) If you have a glass gallon jar that is clean and a tight lid you can use it and add the whole bag of fruit. To the qt jar I added 1 1/2 C. white brandy. Cover tightly and put in dark cool place for 3 weeks. Occasionally shake jar to stir about sediment.
After three weeks drain through double layer cheesecloth or paper coffee filter into clean jar. Add one C simple sugar syrup made from 2 C boiled water to 1 C sugar, boiled till sugar disolves. If you want your liquer to be the consistency of store bought add 1-2 drops glycerin available at pharmacies.
I am also making blackberrie with all the same measurements but I used vodka instead of brandy. If vodka is too tight for ya, you can make is 1 C vodka and 1/2 C white wine like a Reisling, or 1/2 C white brandy.
After you add the simple syrup you may want to filter again to get any remaining sediment out. Let sit in cool dark place again for atleast another month. Really it should age about 3-6 months but...who can wait that long!
There are all sorts of variations to this and no hard & fast recipe. The beauty of making liquer is there is a great deal of play room. I made pear & ginger with sugared ginger. I have also made chocolate mint with mint I grew in my garden.
There you have it. Let me know what you try and how it comes out. This is real nice for the Holiday season as gifts or for guests.
Blessings to you all.
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macca
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 12:11 am |
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| THANK YOU, BLESSINGS!! I'll let you know if I end up trying to make any of this. This sounds good, and relatively simple! ♥♥♥
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 12:14 am |
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Hi again Gang,
This is one of the breads I made today. They are OHMYGOSHGOOD!
I made them in my bread machine. place ingredients in machine in order recomended by machine company, set on "dough" setting. Turn out punch down make rolls and let rise as per directions below. Serve warm with honey butter. We grew sweet potatos this summer and I have a bushel to use so guess what I will be making again next weekend? These freeze well at the raw roll stage, remove from freezer thaw on cookie sheet for about and hour and bake. Pillsbury, move over!
Sweet Potato Rolls
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
DIRECTIONS
- Dissolve yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add remaining sugar, sweet potato, butter or margarine, salt, and slightly beaten eggs. Stir to mix well. Stir in 3 cups of flour. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead 2 to 3 minutes, adding just enough of remaining flour to prevent sticking. Do not knead too heavily; when smooth, shape into a ball. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let raise about 1 hour or longer.
- Punch down, and allow dough to rest for 2 minutes. Divide into 16 to 20 balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet or in a 9x13 inch pan. Allow to rise until doubled.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 20 minutes. Serve warm
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blessingsalways2u
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 12:23 am |
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Hey again,
I made this too today. If you don't like rosemary bread just leave it out, it will not affect the recipe. I have this with dipping oil. 1/2 C olive oil, 1 tsp. minced garlic (not powder), 1/2 tsp. flaked red pepper, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp oregano. Stir and let sit about 30 minutes to one week. This is great!
Best Italian Bread
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1-2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
DIRECTIONS
- Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into two loaves. Place the loaves seam side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise, until doubled in volume about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure that the loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide the loaves onto a baking sheet with one quick but careful motion.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves
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blessingsalways2u
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 12:35 am |
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I think I should have used "effect"?
I never can remember which is which? I'll have to call my son who is an English/Journalism major.
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macca
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Posted: Oct 9th, 2006 01:12 am |
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| Ooopppsss!! Thought I was posting on "MAAN!" Sorry! ♥♥♥ Last edited on Oct 9th, 2006 01:18 am by macca
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